We are planning a trip to WDW March 2013 with our 2 grandkids and their Mommy & Daddy. The kids are 4 & 5, how early should we tell them about the trip?! We are so excited but with over a year to wait I'm not sure if they will understand.

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Hi Marla! What a great surprise! Obviously, only you can decide when to tell them, but from personal experience, I usually wait until about a month before. That way the kids will have plenty of time to get excited and plan their favorite rides...but not so long, that the excited will eventually turn into a whining "how much longer?" !! One time, we didn't tell our boys until we got to the airport! That was really fun!! Anyway you go, it will be perfect! Have a great trip!!!

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