I need some advice - Please Help

[alexsdc2]

Ok, so you may not be bale to help but I really just need some one to talk to about this because I am shaking and almost in tears at this point.

So I have been planning since Feb. to propose to my gf at Cinderellas Royal Table on Sept. 19, next month. So I called back in April to book it and sure enough they couldn't book because it wasn't 90 days yet. So I had the girl pencil me in and as soon as my 90 days hit she gave me a call. Everything has been setup I already paid the deposit and everything. Well I just got a call that the florists booked someone for 10 minutes before me for the same thing almost. That guy is just getting a glass slipper and no special table or presentation. Plus he only booked his yesterday. The florists I was told made a mistake and there was a lack of communication becuase they normally don't book 2 engagments within 2 hours of each other. The girl that booked mine tried to call the guy and he is not budging. So now I don't know what to do. She has explained that his thing is not the same and not as special. She said I can move my time earlier, which would then not be at the itme of the fireworks, or a different day, but I picked this day for a reason.

I am serious just crushed about this whole thing. I don't know what to do. I know I am definately not doing it at the same time while the other guy is in the restraunt. It would just ruin the whole thing.

I know no one can really help but thanks for listening.

 

[Lindsay22]

Alex
You need to make a stink. Call and email everyone you have a number for: Cinderella's Royal Table, Disney Floral, any other random people.
It's not your fault that they made a mistake. Make the other guy change his plans. If he can't, ask Disney what they are going to do to make this okay for you. Maybe they will come up with a SUPER better option (I'm thinking a private Illuminations party or the Grand 1 yacht or something fab) but do not let Disney off the phone until you get what you want.
Speak to management and supervisors only.
Good luck.

 

[tommymomo]

man this is bad. I am really sorry to hear this.
Here is how I would handle it. , you need to call,not email (because emails can be ignored), everyone and any one you can, they cant help ask for their supervisor, the supervisor cant help ask for his, so on and so on until you get this fixed.
Secondly, you have to be calm on the phone,almost to the point of tears. lay on the guilt" i cant believe you would let some one else do this the same time, this wasnt my mistake, what can you do to make this right" all those type of lines.Dont yell, dont scream, you wont get anywhere, make them like you and feel sorry for you.
Third, you need to come up with a plan b. Unfortunatly, you may not like what happens here, and you may need to move you proposal. REMEMBER, she is going to love this no matter where and how you do it. Dont strees out, it will only take away from this happy event. Hope my advice helped. good luck .

 

[pezaddict231]

That's terrible! I can't believe they would let that happen. Even if the other guy doesn't do the whole presentation thing, someone in the restaurant is bound to notice what is happening and clap or say congratulations or something, so I completely agree with you on not doing it at that time.

If you call them again and they won't do anything extra for you, I would move to the earlier time. Would it be very special to have fireworks too? Yes, but you know what? It will be just as magical without them. We got engaged at CRT on June 13, 2009. We had the earliest dinner time and it was perfect. We spent the rest of the evening going on our favorite rides and just enjoying MK, we called everyone a little bit later that evening. You could still stay for the fireworks, maybe do that new fireworks dessert party option?

No matter what it will still be perfect and magical for your GF. Hope that helps a little. Keep us updated on what you decide to do.

 

[alexsdc2]

Ok well I had not heard back as of today so I went ahead and called them. I was told that the manager is trying to get in touch with the other guy and see what he can do. So me being the easy person I am went ahead and told them that I was willing to move to an earlier time if the other guy wasn't going to.

I don't really think it is too fair but at the end of the day it is only time. Not point in stressing over the small things. So now I am just waiting to hear back the final decision.

 

[disprincessatheart]

Ok well I had not heard back as of today so I went ahead and called them. I was told that the manager is trying to get in touch with the other guy and see what he can do. So me being the easy person I am went ahead and told them that I was willing to move to an earlier time if the other guy wasn't going to.

I don't really think it is too fair but at the end of the day it is only time. Not point in stressing over the small things. So now I am just waiting to hear back the final decision.

If you end up moving yours - get them to give you preferred seating for wishes that night down near the Plaza restaurant or free access to the wishes dessert party. One of those would be the least they should do to make up for their mistake. OR, have them move your ressie up 30 minutes and do yours first, and make him be the one that has the second proposal of the night, much less elaborate.

 

[alexsdc2]

Well one of the things they were talking about was moving mine up and making sure I went first. I just feel like I don't want to be an a*# and do the same thing that he is doing to me. I know I would be devestated if my thunder was taken away by someone elese proposal.

 

[Luvableoldonkey]

The same thing happened to my fiancé two years ago. When he called it was 180 days before hand and set everything up long in advance because it was Valentines Day. I'm not sure on the date but he received a phone call from Disney asking if they could move our group to a different table because they had a proposal. He then told the person on the phone that he was also proposing and had it all set up months back. After days of trying to figure it all out he finally decided to move it to a private cruise for wishes. He threw a fit about having to move it and received a discount on the cruise. I actually liked it better because it was just the two of us and made the evening more special.
I hope everything works out for you!

 

[BecBennett]

Well one of the things they were talking about was moving mine up and making sure I went first. I just feel like I don't want to be an a*# and do the same thing that he is doing to me. I know I would be devestated if my thunder was taken away by someone elese proposal.

See, now I would insist on doing this and being an a** because this other guy was told about your plans, and still didn't change his! If I were the person who called him in the first place I would get such satisfaction calling him back and smugly saying "it's ok, you don't have to move your time, the first person is now going to be proposing 10 minutes before you" and maybe going into a bit of detail about how special your proposal will be compared to his!

Ok, maybe that's a bit mean, but I would completely understand you wanting to do it!

 

[PrincessShea]

I'm gonna agree with everyone that you need to make a bigger deal about this. Do not back down and let this other guy get what he wants. I'm not about being an a#$ either, but this is a situation where you are right, disney is wrong, and they need to rectify it. Tell them you planned this around the fireworks and moving to an earlier time is unacceptable.

 

[girli565]

I agree with everyone... be an a** and do it first! You deserve it especially because you booked first anyway. The other guy is being a huger a** by doing his even though he now knows you were first. That's not cool!

 

[pezaddict231]

I don't think you should do it right before his, because while he's being kind of a jerk, it's not fair to your DGF and it's not fair to his DGF. Even if his isn't a big thing it's going to steal a little bit of your DGF's thunder to have another proposal happen right there. It really is magical when it happens. I think asking for admission to the dessert party is a great idea and you'll have a better view of wishes!

 

[soulmates]

Here's my take. There is no way to stop the other guy, he's going to propose. Do you really want to do the same thing now, at the same place, after him? Unfortunatly, it's a hosed situation. Time for plan B. Trust me, I JUST went thru this earlier this month. Had my proposal ALL planned out and at the LAST minute, some little granny came over and ruined it for me. I had literally minutes before WISHES started to think of another plan. Thankfully, you have time. There are SO many romantic places at Disney and honestly, I had thought about CT, but things happen for a reason. That place is VERY crowded and loud. I HIGHLY reccommend the beach at Poly. I have so many ideas if you need help. You have time....breathe. PM if you need some help. Your not alone, everyone here wants to help make YOUR special day MAGICAL!

Chris

 

[alexsdc2]

So I just got off the phone with CRT and they said the other guy is not budging. I didn' tthrow a fit and just agreed to move mine ot an earlier time. The reason I don't want to is becuase it isn't technically CRT's fault. The guy booked through the floral department. So the floral department was supposed to check on availability and I guess they never did.

Anyways with agreeing to move and without me asking she went ahead and said we would also get into the dessert party for free. Unfortunately we are already getting dessert included with the meal but it still gets us the fireworks viewing.

 

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Anyways with agreeing to move and without me asking she went ahead and said we would also get into the dessert party for free. Unfortunately we are already getting dessert included with the meal but it still gets us the fireworks viewing.

There is no such thing as too much dessert! But glad to hear the situation is being taken care of. I hope it is a magical day for the both of you!