You'll want to schedule your balloon pick-up for as close to the day of your surprise as possible. If you can't do it the day before, your mylar balloon will stay inflated enough to float up for a few days. However, although it will still float up easily and look great, if you're fixing our "We're going to Disneyland!" sign to one of your balloons, it will need to be as inflated as possible or the weight (even though light), will weigh down the balloon. We recommend wrapping your box so that the box easily opens. If you want the box to open easily by just lifting the flaps, you can wrap the box before putting your balloons inside. Finish it off with a nice bow to hold the lid or flaps down.

If you want to completely cover the box and have your kids rip into it, you'll want to wait until after the balloons are placed inside to wrap it. If you want your balloons to be lined up and placed in somewhat of an organized manner, you'll want to wrap the box first, and then strategically place your balloons inside. Either way, you'll want two people to get the balloons in the box because it's harder than it looks! You'll also need some weights tied to the bottom of your balloons so that your balloons don't fly up to the ceiling.

As for balloon weights, you can use regular weights, or make it fun with some small Disney surprises. You could tie a balloon around a box of Disney themed fruit snacks, a Disney DVD or any other small trinket.

Your kids will be thrilled as they open the surprise of a lifetime and then enjoy the countdown until your Disneyland vacation begins.