Hi, Dawn!
Sounds like you already have a lot of fun planned for your family! The Dessert Party will certainly be a tasty treat for all of you.
Just a few ideas for you to do:
-Book an appointment at the
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for your princess. She might have fun getting a make-over!
-Look through any photos your in-laws may have taken during their 1978 vacation. Perhaps you can re-create special photos for a great Christmas gift.
-Take them to Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, all which will be brand new experiences for them. They might get a kick out of dining at 50's Prime Time Cafe in Hollywood Studios, it will likely bring back memories of their homes of yester-year, very fun place to eat. (Make Advance Dining Reservations.)
-Pick-up a free "I'm Celebrating" button. Have them write that their celebration is "Returning after being gone from WDW for way too long!"
-Get matching shirts for your family to wear. Then have a photo-pass photographer take a great picture in front of Cinderella Castle. If you can't find matching shirts, you can always have some fun personalized shirts made at
Design A Tee in Downtown Disney.
-At the Boardwalk, rent a Surrey Bike and zip around the Boardwalk for some family fun!
There is so much to do, I hope you find many magical adventures for your family! Have a great vacation.