Where to pop the BIG Question

[digdoug007]

Anyone have any good ideas about where to pop the question to my girlfriend. Should it be underneath the castle at Magic Kingdom?

[Meriweather]

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Bellevue :)

I'm a bit farther north.

Have fun...and good luck ;)

[margaritabnl]

Here's an idea:

Preorder the Mickey and Minnie Bride and Groom Mouse Ears, send your fiance off somewhere while you go pick them up at Chapeau's in MK (I think that's the name of the store). I'm sure you can come up with a reason for going into the hat store, lol.

Go on the train ride around MK but let the conductor know you want to propose. Somehow clue the person behind you on your plan and pass your camera so they can take a picture. Pick a spot along the ride you like to propose. Maybe the conductor will make a special stop so you can kneel and do it, and then the conductor can blow the whistle and make the announcement? Then you can put the Bride and Groom Mouse Ears on! :earseek:

Or........how about at midnight on PI when they have the confetti come bursting out? I haven't been to PI at night in 9 years (kids, lol) so I'm not sure this still happens.

Good luck and be sure to post back with your decision! :)

[disneyfan551]

Good luck however you do it! One of our fellow dis'ers just proposed to another dis'er during the Beauty & The Beast show at MGM! He may have some ideas for you! (check out the theme park board, if you haven't seen the post yet...) ;)

[MikeScott8]

It can also be done at her favorite attraction/ride. That is where I did it this past Jan. Check the link in my signature for the story.

Also check out the honeymoon/engagement forums here for more ideas.

Simple CAN BE fine, mine was simple but special. It depends on the people. Some women may get embarassed and not like a great big thing, but some do.

Mike

[handi1]

My vote would be either cinderellas castle, or at the end of the light show in epcot as you were dining in France or italy or better yet outside under the stars,weather depending.

[f7prez]

You can reserve a private boat to take you out into the middle of the lake during Illuminations at Epcot. That has romantic potential.

If you wanted to propose during an elegant dinner you should check into Victoria and Alberts at the Grand Floridian.

Or, if you are looking for something a little on the fun side take your fiance to be on Splash Mountain. On this ride they take your picture as you descend down the final drop. Have the people behind you hold up a sign asking "julie" to marry you. When you go to view your photo everyone will cheer and clap when she says yes.

There are probably thousands of ways you could get some of the Cast Members involved.

Good luck, it sounds fun.

F7PREZ :cool:

[pluto fan]

My say is go to the wishing well behind the castle to the left. It is pretty private and has a bench. My husband did gifts of a lifetime for me last year for my birthday. They have some good ideas for things but they are a little on the costly side.

[merryweather's twin]

I like the mouse ears idea but I would have them delivered by WDW floral (they are great!)with some flowers during dinner maby at CG or someplace you like. Or if your on a budget have her wait for the parade at 3 and go to get a snack at the candy shop the hat store is connected to it! Have the hats made up and sent to your resort and have a late nite surprise (it takes 24 hours)or see if a cast member will bring them to you at dinner at CRT.Have her open it up and then get on one knee. She is so lucky!!:D

[faith]

No specific help, but love the idea of incorporating the bride and groom mouse ears in somehow. Good luck.:)

[GeoffM24]

My advice, don't do it ;) Make sure you keep it simple. The LAST thing you need is EXTRA pressure and variables. You won't be able to relax all day so maybe earlier is better?

A good friend of mine just proposed down in New Orleans at dinner and everyone at the table thought he was sick or something because he had such a nevous look on his face, LOL!

Presonally, I'd pick a romantic area away from other people and say a few simple words.

P.S. MAKE SURE you know what happens after!!! She has to call the WHOLE WORLD. Make sure you have a cell phone or are near a pay phone and have a calling card. The next few days will be filled with phone calls so expect that for the rest of your trip. I think your best bet would be the last night in MK.

.02$

[MattsCath]

How about on one of the beaches at sunset?
I've never been to WDW (going this August) but I envision that as being very romantic.
Oh! And I cannot say enough about flowers...
I think as long as your words are thoughtful, it doesnt really matter where in Disney you are.

[dixiegirl76]

we were down a couple of years ago with my cousin and his girl ..is a real pooh fan......she went to go get a pic with pooh at the character breakfast....and my cousin managed to get some of the kids away and he proposed to her right there in front of pooh.......kind of cute........

[Tara8595]

I'm surprised nobody has posted this yet. Find out when Sunset will be on your proposal date in Orlando (you can get these timetables from the internet) - make a PS for California Grill on the top floor of the Contemporary. Eat a great dinner. Watch sunset. Order champagne. Pour. Take your glasses of champagne outside to the often empty observation deck, where there is an awesome view of the Magic Kingdom, it's mountains and castle. Pop the question.

OR do the same thing after dark during MK fireworks, watching the castle change colors.

Make sure you tell the CM when you make the reservation what your plans are, and confirm again when you check in at the California Grill so that they can give you the best castle window view.

Congratulations!!!

[DaveH]

My wife is a big Pooh fan. I made ressies at Crystal Palace and proposed at the feet of Pooh to her. I had the CM take the pics. She thought we were there to get a pic with Pooh. It was neat. That is what I did. Good luck and have a magical trip.

[MichaelH]

I would suggest at the California Grill when they dim the lights for the Firworks at MK. California Grill is a great place. My wife and I went there on our honeymoon and the fireworks were wonderful.

[CaliforniaDreaming]

How about on the beach at the Polynesian during Fantasy in the Sky fireworks?

[Jeanny]

When I was at MGM 3 years ago waiting for Fantasmic to begin... the preshow CM let a bunch of kids come up on the stage and use the mic to say stuff to the audience and answer questions... He also used it for announcements, "So & So, your wife is looking for you, she's over in that section there, etc."

Then this girl was in line and asked to say something to her boyfriend... she said '"You know that question you asked me yesterday at the Magic Kingdom? Well the answer is "Yes!"'

The CM asked her why it took a WHOLE DAY to answer the question!

But anyway my point is.... YOU could propose to her in front of the entire audience... YOU could sneak in line and ask the CM if you could ask your girlfriend a question... I think they'd let you..

Last night I was at a Red Sox game and on the Teletron, they put an announment "Hey Kathy in section 25, row 14, seat 14" ......
then on the next screen they wrote "Tom wants to ask you a question..." then on the next screen "Will you marry me?"
I was in a section on the other side of Fenway, so we don't know what the answer was... we just wished they had shown them ON the teletron when she answered...

Whatever you decide-- GOOD LUCK!

[susy]

Just before the last drop at Splash Mountain! Sit up front to get a really good picure!

[marn913]

During my visit in 2000 my sister and I had reservations at Ohana at the Poly for dinner. As with the California Grill, it's a great place to view the fireworks! A couple at the table got engaged just as dinner began. The guy must have called ahead or talked to one of the restaurant managers. One of the cast members went through the tables and acted like he was choosing a person to come up to the front and play a game. He chose the guy, brought him up and asked his name etc, and then asked who he was with (girlfriend was then introduced and brought up.) The guy got down on his knee and proposed (over the microphone) and she said yes! The wait staff brought them each a glass of champagne and everyone all around was congradulating them, asking to see the ring and taking pictures for them. It made us both a little misty!

[crazywig]

my dh proposed to me in front of the castle on sept. 8, 2001. no big production, just a simple question, but i will never forget it.

we were married nov 17, 2001!

good luck and go for it.

[Cinbride]

I think under the castle is a wonderful idea. Of course I love the castle. If there is something special to her that would be the place to go. Good Luck and Congratulations!

[Mirthrindr]

I proposed to my fiancée last Sept. 2 in the Cinderella Rose Garden during the Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks. It is a very nice location, especially during a beautiful evening, though I went through Disney Engagement Services so the rose garden was roped off for our privacy. It would still make an excellent spot though, even if it isn't roped off for you alone...., surrounded by fully bloomed roses of varying colors, Cinderella Castle sitting majestically as the perfect backdrop, and the fireworks going off over head to the sounds of Disney music.....
Good luck whatever you choose.

Mirth

[Jen D]

I like the idea of in front of or near the castle... hang around the park after closing-- they don't kick you out. Let things settle out a bit and wait for the "Kiss Goodnight" and then do it. And make sure you get down on one knee! You have one chance to get this right! :D

And have reservations ready for the California Grill afterwards!

[Goofyish]

We were in MK, at Walt and Mickey's statue in front of the castle after the fireworks had finished and most of the crowds had dispersed when a young couple came along. He suddenly got down on one knee and proposed :)
This was our first night in WDW and it really started our vacation off with a piece of special magic :)

PS - I think she said yes :)

[KittieKat]

aww..i love those marriage ear sets..they're so cute!

[sandiegosusie]

Last week I watched the Travel Channel which featured the Grand Floridian. Apparently there is a wedding chapel on site. The cool thing about it is that there is a perfect storybook view of Cin's castle. I think that something to the affect of, "and we'll live happily ever after..." in front of this picture window would be a memory maker for sure!!! Maybe you could ask guest services at the hotel ahead of time to check out the chapel, if its not being used. Whatever you decide...Best wishes!

[Michael623]

I did it around the side of the castle between Fantasy Land and Future World in one of those seating areas last month. I also did it during an early entry day so there was no one around. It went over very well. I didn't want to make a big spectacle.

[SuzieQMomof3]

We found the Wishing Well on our last trip-had never seen it before! It's a beautiful place, it turns everyone into a dreamer.

My $.02: anything but a restaurant, that's just not necessary when there are so many other great places in WDW!

Good Luck!

:) :) :)

[jgates]

Wait for the evening parade if they have one. Get there early enough to get a seat on one of the benches - cross over to Fronteirland - hang a right past the food place and head on the path that takes you back up towards the castle. There are a couple of benches up by the railings. Get there early and grab one. Then you have a nice comfy seat. Maybe right in the midst of the parade? (You are not directly on the parade route but good view).

I don't know how you would get a good photo of that though....... It would be nice to have a photo with the characters at the same time. I like that Pooh idea.

Maybe you could talk to someone about being one of the parade Grand Marshalls? I don't know how to do that. But when they introduced you at the beginning of the parade, they could say, "And here is......who tonite is asking, etc. ". The whole parade route could celebrate with you! Then a CM could take a photo of you too!!!!!!!

[Nochio2000]

I just asked my girlfriend on our 12/7 to 12/13 trip. We were celebrating my birthday at Whispering Canyons Restaurant at the WL with my brother, his wife, 2 nieces and 1 nephew and my brothers in-laws (Total of 9 people) When they finished singing me happy birthday and my fiance started to cut the cake I dropped to One knee and popped it. She was extremely surprised at the the locale. She kinda expected on the trip so I had to figure a time where she would be surprised.

I was hoping since it was my birthday I would be asked to participate in the Horse Race and I would say Whoa and do it then buit they didn't have horse races that night.


Great Time!!!

[Dsnygirl]

My husband proposed at Disney 4 years ago and It was just amazing. I would say that this decision all depends on your girlfriend's personality. My hubby proposed at our hotel (Then Dixie Landings, now called Port Orleans Riverside). He suggested we go for a walk around the grounds, and then we stopped at a gazebo to sit down and he asked! It was very quiet and private, which I prefer over being in a crowd in the parks. It all depends on the girl. If you think she would like the attention, do it in the park. If you want privacy, to hug and kiss and cry afterward, I would choose a quiet spot. I was glad we were alone. Good Luck and Congratulations!

[Maria P]

My vote is definitely for the castle!
Nothing's more magical than that. Proposing to your princess in front of the castle sounds truly romantic.
I suggest waiting until sunset to set the perfect mood.

Good Luck!

[Luvdancink]

Anywhere at disney is magical... I'm so jealous... can't wait for my bf to ask but he's already warned me it wont be til I graduate college... bummer... lol... Don't stress over it... girlswho are waiting to be asked will find it special NO MATTER WHAT!!

~Kristy

:earsgirl::) :) :)

[kayeandjim00]

My DH proposed at a bench on the walkway between the castle and Liberty Square. It was very romantic with the castle in the background and being that we are both huge Disney fans it was the perfect place. I'm sure she will be excited at all of the thought you have put into it regardless of where you do it. Disney is one of the most romantic places on earth so you can't go wrong!

[April in Disney]

the following is one of my favorite.
http://www.geocities.com/Tarables/disney.html
Good luck.

[Eric, Julie and Hailey]

I proposed to my DW on stage at the Hoop Dee Doo Revue (over 10 years ago). It was really wonderfully romantic for us, but I guess it's not "romantic" in the usual sense. I was an actor/director at the time -- and wanted to "do it on stage". I called ahead, and at the end of the anniversaries/birthdays portion of the show, they called us up on stage. My DW had no idea what was going on until I got down on one knee - and in front of the whole theater, I popped the question.

She said "yes" and the place went wild. Amazingly, there must have been 50 cameras going - yet, we never thought to ask anyone for the tape! *SIGH*

The cast sang their usual "My Sweetheart" and we danced on stage to the uproarious applause of the audience. It was certainly a memorable experience -- and the start of a wonderful Disney-infused marriage.

[NLK]

I loved that story with the brick, it was so sweet. I love the fact that it will always be there and you can go see every trip you take. I also like the idea of the castle at the end of the night after everyone is gone. Also, I found a trading pin at the Westside with Mickey proposing to Minnie. I thought that might be a cute pre- or post- gift. Congrats and let us know how it goes.:)