Hello all!
Long time lurker, first time poster here...I thought I'd start it off with a bang!
So I'm planning to take my girlfriend down to WDW early next year and pop the question, and I'd love to hear some feedback and ideas from you guys!
Here's the information that I have so far:
Here are some ideas/questions that I'm still trying to figure out:
WOW...that's a lot! Thanks for reading everything! My brain is just full of a chaos of different ideas that I'd like to ultimately turn into action
I have just ONE MORE question...I've been very sneaky so far..
right now all my girlfriend knows is that we're going to be going away for an extended weekend getaway, but she thinks it's something local that we are driving too. I wanted her to at least be prepared and pack a bag...but she won't know where we're going until we get to the airport. Do you think that this is a good idea...do you have any suggestions on how to lay this down to her? Maybe spring up a few tips every now and then, or just not say anything until she arrives at the airport and sees her plane ticket? Anything else?
I really look forward to hearing back from all of you with your feedback and suggestions.
I hope that I can hear from some people that have similar experiences with ideas that they can share.
Thank you so much in advance..and I'm sorry for the long message!
Long time lurker, first time poster here...I thought I'd start it off with a bang!

So I'm planning to take my girlfriend down to WDW early next year and pop the question, and I'd love to hear some feedback and ideas from you guys!
Here's the information that I have so far:
- We're going to be staying at the Swan for 4 days/3 nights
- I booked a reservation at the Chef's Table at Victoria & Albert's on the first night (I was told by the woman on the reservation line that the seating is at 5pm)
Here are some ideas/questions that I'm still trying to figure out:
- I believe that Wishes will be on at 8 the night of the proposal. I really wanted to do something else after the dinner since the parks will be closed soon after and I feel that it would be anti-climatic to have the dinner and nothing else after. I REALLY wanted to try to book the Grand1 for a Wishes cruise. Do you think that this would be too much? If so, does anyone have any other ideas of what we could do after?
- Do you know who I can speak with about arranging everything for the proposal with the restaurant? Typically in these situations, would I tell them in advance what I'm trying to do, and would they work with me to plan it? Would I arrange something with them where I'd "make a trip to the bathroom" in which I'd really be giving someone the ring to get ready for after dessert?
- Should I arrange for a photographer to come out with the ring to take pictures of everything? Or does it make more sense to give one of the waiters my camera?
- On the subject of photos...I was trying to think if it makes sense to have an engagement photo shoot while we're there...but the only thing is that we'll only have 2 days after the proposal to do it (not enough time on the last day due to the flight home). Would it make sense to do this while we're still at WDW, or is this better to be saved for when we get home?
- I was thinking of trying to have Mickey and Minnie appear when the ring arrives...is this something that is typically arranged, or is it better to leave it out of the Chef's Table?
- I also wanted to have the room decorated upon our return that evening. Should I work with the Swan concierge for this...or should I work with the Disney Florist?
- Does anyone have any other ideas for any other activities that we can partake in to help "celebrate" this momentous occasion while we're there?
WOW...that's a lot! Thanks for reading everything! My brain is just full of a chaos of different ideas that I'd like to ultimately turn into action

I have just ONE MORE question...I've been very sneaky so far..

I really look forward to hearing back from all of you with your feedback and suggestions.
I hope that I can hear from some people that have similar experiences with ideas that they can share.
Thank you so much in advance..and I'm sorry for the long message!