adoption dinner

[AnnieEMT]

I think everone's given you some great ideas here, I just wanted to say congratulations!! What a wonderful thing to celebrate!

 

[Ryansdad0727]

We adopted a baby boy 2 years ago and i was going through his videos the other day and i busted out crying when i saw his adoption video again. It never gets old and the emotions never go away.

 

[minniebeth]

All the suggestions are great! I love the CRT and 'Ohana ideas, brought tears to my eyes. Also think California Grill and Citricos would be nice places. I also like the idea of the tea at the GF because it's a little more intimate there and they do such a nice job of special occasions.

Best wishes to your family and Congratulations! Would love to know where you decide!

 

[sharadoc]

Congratulations. I don't have anything to add regarding the location but I would mention that you could contact Disney and see if they'll send a photopass photographer, especially if you do it somewhere "fancy" like CRT. This is just as important as an engagement and the cast members always do something great for an engagement if you work with them ahead of time.

Have a wonderful trip and remember that we will expect a FULL report when you get back!!

 

[Wendy5055]

OMG!!! You brought tears to my eyes...what a wonderful and caring family your daughter will have to call her very own.



I feel that Cinderellas Castle or Ohanas Dinner would be best. I love the Ohana is family theme but also love the wishing star fairytale theme of the castle.

God Bless You and Your Family

 

[cam&phoebsmom]

[QUOTE="Cinder" Ella's Mom;41169636]Cinderella's Royal Table. They have a part during the seating where everyone wishes on their "wishing star" (they actually give you a plastic star). You could then tell her that your wish would come true if she would oficially become your daughter. Anywhere you do it, it will be magical! Good for you![/QUOTE]


I love the "Wish Upon a Star" idea. When we adopted our DS we referred to him as our Wish Upon a Star. I would also do pick a pearl and see if they have any star themed pendants to set the pearl into so the two of you could have matching jewelry from WDW to commemorate.

 

[tinka-belle]

all great ideas! really any will be great!!!

I still like my CRT idea for dinner. Unless it has changed in the last couple of years, I would like to note that at dinner the characters do not keep coming around to the table. Cinderella greets in the downstairs lobby with picture. Then the Fairy Godmother and mice do a show and come around once during a seating. So it is more peaceful than most character meals.

AND, while I respect the Rusty Scupper, you CAN see fireworks from the windows. (also, noting the glass is the thick kind.) NOT the whole display...stuff that shoots up and some of the big ones. Obviously, it does not replace seeing the show from outside. But it, imho, is very magical. My best Disney memory comes from just such a dinner there!!!

Again, bless you and good luck on the official start of your new family!!!!

Yes, CRT has changed in the past year or so. Cinderella is still downstairs, but all three meals including dinner are with the princesses now.

I love all these ideas, but you know your foster child best. Would she like a girly princess event, a fun family breakfast, or a more formal grown up dinner?
Whatever you decide will be special for all your family for many years to come!

 

[tinkerpea]

Firstly Big Congratulations,.... Im Adopted and i cant think of a better way to be asked to be part of a loving family then this! Iam now 26 and have 3 boys myself but my hubby Adopted my oldest son and we are now in the process of Adopting another child,(ive had terrible pregnancys but love children)This has had me in tears of pure happiness for you!!!,I have to say where ever you ask this Amazing question will be totally special! If it was me i would want to have it done in a slightly more grown up surrounding then CRT only because i dont know how she would feel being put on the spot infront of all the other little children that have their mums and dads,I would want to Celebrate it dont get me wrong but i would not want quite a in your face reminder that it hasnt been done whilst i was younger then 16. I would only suggest that you know your soon to be Daughter and her personality and feeling on this matter! I would have loved what you are doing for her but would maybe have liked somewhere like Citrocus, 50s prime time,Tonys at MK, Coral reef right by the tank! (they tell you they can not guarentee the table and reservation and that you would have to wait for it to be available....we have done this place for our wedding anniversary 3 times and have always asked to wait for the tank side table, and the wait time is always told maybe an hour but not once have we waited that long maybe 15, 20 mins tops! Le Cellier is also a beautiful grown up place to eat with great atmosphere and food! Im not sure i would have like to be dragged up infront of everybody and for them to know i was not wanted as a child but once the question asked a yes from her the emotion could then be celebrated with maybe a Disney Cake that says my beloved daughter welcome to the family that way people will congratulate her and your family and feel the emotion with you with out her being stuck on a stage infront of the world!
Anyways these are just my views, Im sure what ever where ever you will have a Holiday to remember you could then for the rest of your holiday all wear Im Celebrating Pins and when ever somebody asks she can tell the Wonderful story!!! that way she does it at her own pace.xxxxxxxx Congratulations and much love!

 

[JennyMP03]

This is so sweet that I'm teary-eyed. It's my understanding that teens don't have that great of a chance of being adopted, so it's especially wonderful of you to bring her into your family. All the best to you.

I think California Grill would be nice so you could enjoy the view of the Magic Kingdom as well as Wishes if you're there at the right time.

 

[snykymom]

You know your soon-to-be daughter best. Sixteen is such an "in between" age. Does she want to be a little kid again? Then CRT sounds terrific. Is she pushing to be a grown-up? Then one of the signatures, or even Victoria & Albert, would be perfect.

Personally, I think there's so much of Disney that makes you feel like a kid again that I'd do this in a more grown up way than CRT. She can have both - the kid feeling in MK and a grown up feeling of choosing her family at dinner.

 

[Belle5]

I can't believe how teary-eyed I am at the thought of this. Bless you both for doing this for an older child...it's just so unheard of!

I love the idea of asking her with a custom cake (the question written in icing or with a card). I would not want it to happen in a wild place like 50's, WCC, etc. I would want it to be serene and beautiful. I vote for CRT as what you are doing is similar to a marriage proposal and there is no place more perfect than that! I could see you incorporating a slipper into the equation, as well...as in the slipper is a perfect fit...she is the princess, etc.

PLEASE post back to THIS thread so those of us who are interested don't miss an update!

 

[l3utt3rf1yk1ss3s]

Aw! That is so sweet!!! It is a wonderful thing you are doing!

My suggestion:

If she knows she is going to Disney tell her that everyone gets to choose a meal and let her choose the place she most wants to dine at! Tell her it doesnt matter where she wants to dine, but to pick somewhere that will be magical to her! I think she will look forward to this meal the most THEN you hit her with your question, and I really think it would be beautiful for her!

I am 20, and I would personally suggest either CRT (but characters move FAST and there may seem to never be a good time to ask) or I would do California Grill around Wishes time, so you can have the beautiful fireworks and enjoy the evening.

I think 50s would be decent but at 16, this wouldnt be ideal (for me at least). 50s is its own experience (with the waiters and waitresses in character...ect) it wouldnt have the wow factor to me.

Another suggestion:

(I have personally NEVER done this..so Im not sure what the atmosphere is like)
BUT you could try doing Wishes Dessert Party and asking her during the fireworks. Im a sucker for the beautiful fireworks and the Magic Kingdom atmosphere..I get very emotion! haha! Somewhere with the beautiful firework setting would be great!

If you choose CRT: I know they have a special package for engagements, and the woman gets a glass slipper (I think!), you could do something like this but gear it towards adoption..and not marriage, obviously. BUT then again, this may be cheesy for her, and Im all about cheesy (it is alll about a MOUSE! )!!!!!

Good luck! Let up know what happens! Either way, dont stress about it, it will be a BEAUTIFUL day!!!

 

[l3utt3rf1yk1ss3s]

I can't believe how teary-eyed I am at the thought of this. Bless you both for doing this for an older child...it's just so unheard of!

I love the idea of asking her with a custom cake (the question written in icing or with a card). I would not want it to happen in a wild place like 50's, WCC, etc. I would want it to be serene and beautiful. I vote for CRT as what you are doing is similar to a marriage proposal and there is no place more perfect than that! I could see you incorporating a slipper into the equation, as well...as in the slipper is a perfect fit...she is the princess, etc.

PLEASE post back to THIS thread so those of us who are interested don't miss an update!

haha you beat me! my thoughts EXACTLY!!!

 

[Rustysmom]

[QUOTE="Cinder" Ella's Mom;41169636]Cinderella's Royal Table. They have a part during the seating where everyone wishes on their "wishing star" (they actually give you a plastic star). You could then tell her that your wish would come true if she would oficially become your daughter. Anywhere you do it, it will be magical! Good for you![/QUOTE]

That sounds so beautiful it made me cry!

I say either do it at CRT like the PP said or California Grill as the fireworks are going off. I don't think there's anything more magical than that.

I found out this past January, as an adult, that I'm adopted and a month and a half later found my birthmother. I've been so blessed that I had a wonderful mother who raised me (and passed away 3 years ago) and now my first mother is in my life and a new half-sister.

I think it's a wonderful thing you're doing and congratulations!

 

[clutter]

I'd ask her at Cinderella's fountain, then go to dinner at O'hana means family! Then make sure you go to 50s later on so she can meet all her Aunts and cousins!

 

[billfatora]

We are fostering a 16 yr old and would like to officially ask her if we can adopt her while we at in Disney. I am thinking at dinner one night. Any ideas??

Ya' know... I hate to "jump in" again, but I was just reading through this and it brought tears to m eyes. With all the "junk" going on in the world right now... this is such a "positive" and good thing....
I hate to spend your money for you, but after reading through everything again... here's my (final !) thoughts:
If she/you are considering "formal"" Afternoon Tea at GF where you can discuss the great news (the people there will be more then happy to accommodate your every wish, once they hear what it's for !) then, Disney has some great photographers that can do some wonderful things, then, off to Victoria and Albert's for dinner, where - again - they can do absolutely anything ! And if that is "too formal", you can always do Citricos, Narcoossees or even he California Grill.... Trust me - from experience - they absolutely thrive on "happy moments" at WDW... jut figure out how you want to handle it, and then, contact them... they will help you with anything !

 

[Suzanne033]

I really have nothing to add all the idea have been fantastic. (I am partial to the "Wish Upon A Star" idea.) I just wanted to say congratulations!!! It takes an amazing person to be a foster parent and even more to adopt one of those children.

Congratulations again and please update with what happens.

 

[tinkerpea]

Just another quick thought! When i had my Anniversary dinner at Citrocus they actually make you a menu which is desighned around the type of thing your Celebrating( we didnt know this till we turned up) and is was done it such a beautiful way that it made a wonderful keep sake for your soon to be Daughter and yourselfs! I also love the idea of maybe letting her pick a place of her choosing (at least that way you would know what she likes) Princess wise or more grown up! You could show her the restaurent thread of mayb e a diffrent site as you wouldnt want her to stumble across your plans and then she could look at what the places are like, and see what she feels would be her Fav place .... again blessed wishes for a wonderful stay