Post your Disney engagement stories!!

[jessesgirl-080708]

My wedding is on August 7th of this year. My younger brother is planning to propose to his girlfriend the day after my wedding. (My poor mom never gets a break)
I have been reading through the boards for ideas, but nothing has caught his attention. His girlfriend isn't very into Disney, so we were looking for less Mickey, more romance. I think.
Anyone with a good story let me know... we only have two months to plan!!

Thanks so much!

 

[SpinDisc]

Well, do you know what his GF is into? Is there a special place they both enjoy? Is she a more public or private person (basically, does she like attention)? Are they going to be anywhere special the day after your wedding?

I don't mean to pry too much but details like this are important in planning a proposal. I've been planning mine for 3 months, and I'll get to implement it this Sunday! Yes, it'll be a Disney proposal, but I also had ideas for Disney-less proposals.

I'm a event planner, doing it for 8 years now, and I considered planning my proposal like an event. I love planning surprises for people, and would love to help with ideas you might have.

 

[Keira1387]

Here is my proposal Story out of my PJ:
The Proposal:
Casey took me to FW and we went on a horse and carriage ride. We stopped at a point that looked over the Seven Seas Lagoon with Cinderella's Castle in the background. We got out of the carriage for a "closer look" when the driver pulled this pillow out of the back! Casey then got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife!!
Here is a picture of the pillow, (sorry it's such a big picture)

 

[rblucy]

On our April trip my DF proposed at the Wishing Well near Cinderella's Castle. As soon as we arrived in WDW and checked in to our hotel we went over to the MK. We had a quick lunch and then were deciding what to do first when he mentioned he'd read about this wishing well on these boards (he's out there lurking ;-) ) but neither of us had ever seen it. We went over and he said we had to close our eyes to make a wish. When I opened my eyes he had taken out the ring! I really liked it because it was a quieter part of the park. Neither DF or I really like being the center of attention so a more public location wouldn't have been as good for us. Then another night we went and watched the fireworks from the Poly and he said he should have held out and done it there. It was more romantic and quieter, but I still think he did a good job I know he couldn't hold on to that ring any longer since he'd had it 3 months ha!

 

[jessesgirl-080708]

We are major Disney people in my family, so we know most ins and outs. My brothers GF however, isn't to into Disney. She likes it, but not like we do!
My brother told me yesterday that he will def. propose at Disney, the day after my wedding. Something about a 1000 day anniversary.
He's pretty creative, not many people count to 1000 days, so I wanted him to do something really special for their proposal. Neither of them are big on attention, but I think in this case something a little attention getting might be nice. When I mentioned the carriage idea, he said he didn't want to smell horse poop on such a special night.. so this may be harder than I thought.
he didn't give me any boundaries, so we are open to any ideas for the proposal.

Thanks again!!

 

[SpinDisc]

Okay, so this is just an impulse idea...writing without thinking too much about it...so it may be lame but it's a starting point...

Since it's their 1,000 day anniversary, and since they don't want to be too public, maybe he could do something by the wishing well (off from Cinderella's castle). It's not a too popular location, but one where proposals do happen...it's romantic but not too Disney. Here's what I'm thinking:

He can go to a local bank and buy 1,000 pennies ($10) - they'll probably come in rolls, which really doesn't matter. He could put these in a backpack or something that they bring with to the park (not in pockets, because you'd need a really strong belt to hold that many pennies up ). Anyway, they could go to the fountain (he could mention it if they pass it...maybe guiding her that way - but not seeming like it). So, when they pass it, he could hand her a handful of pennies and tell her to make a wish. When she's done dropping those in, he could keep handing her more, until she's dropped 999 in the fountain (she could also be given all 999 to drop in at once...doesn't really matter).

Then, he could say something like "I've given you a penny to make a wish for every day we've been together, except today. Today, my wish is to spend thousands of more days with you. Will you marry me?"

Again, I know it may not be the coolest idea, but it's brainstorming. I'll think about it more when I'm in Disney next week and try to concoct something better!

 

[jessesgirl-080708]

spindisc! I love that idea! Hopefully he will go for it, sounds exactly like something he would have thought of!! I'll tell when I see him and let you know!! Let me know hows your goes too... I read a little of your post, sounds amazing!!!

 

[DecemberBride]

Okay, so this is just an impulse idea...writing without thinking too much about it...so it may be lame but it's a starting point...

Since it's their 1,000 day anniversary, and since they don't want to be too public, maybe he could do something by the wishing well (off from Cinderella's castle). It's not a too popular location, but one where proposals do happen...it's romantic but not too Disney. Here's what I'm thinking:

He can go to a local bank and buy 1,000 pennies ($10) - they'll probably come in rolls, which really doesn't matter. He could put these in a backpack or something that they bring with to the park (not in pockets, because you'd need a really strong belt to hold that many pennies up ). Anyway, they could go to the fountain (he could mention it if they pass it...maybe guiding her that way - but not seeming like it). So, when they pass it, he could hand her a handful of pennies and tell her to make a wish. When she's done dropping those in, he could keep handing her more, until she's dropped 999 in the fountain (she could also be given all 999 to drop in at once...doesn't really matter).

Then, he could say something like "I've given you a penny to make a wish for every day we've been together, except today. Today, my wish is to spend thousands of more days with you. Will you marry me?"

Again, I know it may not be the coolest idea, but it's brainstorming. I'll think about it more when I'm in Disney next week and try to concoct something better!

I can see why you're an event planner! You're good! I wish I got propsed like that...

 

[Ennazus8810]

Got goosebumps just reading the idea

 

[SpinDisc]

Wow..I'm glad so many people liked the idea. But I forgot a pretty important part (although I'm sure it was assumed)..it should have been something like this:

...Anyway, they could go to the fountain (he could mention it if they pass it...maybe guiding her that way - but not seeming like it). So, when they pass it, he could hand her a handful of pennies and tell her to make a wish. When she's done dropping those in, he could keep handing her more, until she's dropped 999 in the fountain (she could also be given all 999 to drop in at once...doesn't really matter).

Then, he could say something like "I've given you a penny to make a wish for every day we've been together, except today. Here he would show her the 1,000th penny, and then throw it in. Today, my wish is to spend thousands of more days with you. And here is where he'd get down on one knee. Will you marry me?"

There we go. Let me know what he thinks! And if he doesn't like the idea, I'll try coming up with some more.

WOO-HOO FOR GETTING ENGAGED!!

 

[inkedupmomma]

awe spindisc.. will you marry me lol

jessie your bro's gf does not love disney like yall do... YET.. she WILL get bit by the bug once she sees your wedding and has years of enjoyment there.. so maybe right now shes not into it, but after that proposal it's gonna be her fave place ever!

 

[PixyDusted]

My fiance proposed on a Disney Cruise.

Here's the story link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24035137#post24035137&highlight=dcl+proposal

 

[nsudisneyrep]

My DFi proposed at Sea breeze pointe at Boardwalk. When we were on the college program we used to go on dates there. We went back on vacation july 2007 for my birthday (jul 30) and our anniversary (jul 20). We walked from epcot to sea breeze pointe and i was taking pictures and he disappeared. When he came back he had a group of people with him and he came up to me and said that 3 years and a week ago he had asked me something important (to be his girlfriend) and he had something else important to ask me. Then he tried (unsuccessfully at first) to pull the ring out of his cargo shorts. He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.

Turns out he ran up to the international gateway to get a crowd to come cheer him on, hehe. He came back with 1 family and 1 couple hehe and my mom was there. I'll never forget it.

 

[jessesgirl-080708]

Awww... all those ideas sound so wonderful!

But, my brother already has his heart set at the pennie idea. As soon as I said wishing well he was set. Our only problem now is how we are going to get 1000 pennies into the MK without her being suspicious all day.

He LOVED the idea though.. we'll definetely do it. Prob. get some photopass or cast member help to since we already know how he's going to do it.
I prob won't be there but if I get any pics i'll post them.

And thanks again Spidisc, that was a very good idea, sounds exactly like something that my brother would do!! Got any ideas as to how to get the pennies in?

 

[AeriellDawn]

Well.... he could always just say:

"Well sweetie.. I just *really* like those penny press machines!"

Other than that I have no idea how carrying 5 lbs of pennies into MK could be inconspicuous! Will the bag check guys even let him in with all that?

Amazing proposal idea, though! It made me get all teary!

 

[SpinDisc]

Hmm...well, is it just going to be him and his GF? Or are other people going with, too? The easiest way to get them all in without suspicion, would be to spread the loot out amongst a group of people (maybe each person take a roll in their pocket, and slowly hand the rolls back to him when she's not looking - or distracted by others ). Also, if he brings a backpack with, and keeps the pennies in rolls, he can spread the rolls out amongst various pockets in the backpack.

Anyway you look at it, bring them in in rolls would be the easiest (because no one would hear the jinggling of coins. But handing her prepackaged rolls of pennies isn't cute. So, at some point before the proposal, he'd probably want to "go to the bathroom" and break the rolls open into a bag our pouch or something. Then they'll be easier to had to his GF.

Again, just a off-the-top-of-my-head solution..let me think about it some more, and maybe I'll come up with something better.



...well, the IS one other idea. If he calls ahead (and tells Disney CMs - possibly ones that work in City Hall), he could make them aware of his plans, and arrange to buy 1,000 pennies in the park! I'm not sure how willing they'd be to do this, but it would save the hassle of trying to get pennies into the park. The hard part there is, trying to distract his GF long enough to be able to exchange the $10 for the pennies.

...and another quick option (a variation of the first idea I had) would be, if there's a group going (atleast one more person than just the two of them), having another person in the group carrying a bag, containing the pennies spread out. Then your brother could walk through with his GF through the "no bags" line and "impatiently wait for the person with the bag ". Then, that same person could be the one going to the bathroom to unroll the pennies and place them in a bag/pouch. Then, somewhere along the line, just before everyone gets to the well, the person with the bag could be like, "this is getting heavy for me, (insert your brother's name) will you carry it for me for a little while?" Then the pass-off would be complete, and your bro wouldn't look the least bit suspicious.

Okay, those are my ideas..again, I'll try and think of more.

 

[bourgie]

Love the penny idea!!! Another way you could get the pennies into MK w/out her being suspicious is to have her in on it, meaning have her think it has something to do with your wedding. Your bro could "make something up" about it being a Disney Thing, like when people get married in Disney, it is good luck for the new bride and groom for someone to drop a bunch of pennies, not letting her in on the # of them in case she gets suspicous with 1,000.......etc.etc.etc.. OR.....tell her while they are putting the pennies in the well "do you know how many pennies this is? and totally the way that spindisc mentioned!!! But dont tell her about the penny thing until the day, just incase she starts asking around....

I did not get engaged at WDW, I had my disneymoon there and got engaged while vacationing...... We were in WDW on a sat and on mon drove down to Ft. Lauderdale, went scuba diving and my DH had my ring in his wet suit, tied with fishing line..He proposed under water......14 years ago!!!!

 

[jessesgirl-080708]

--Thats so cool! You have a creative DH, mine's not to creative. He did a good job with our proposal, but it was impossible to screw it up!!

Spindisc...
I think that for the proposal it will be only my brother and his GF. I'm sure thats the way he would want it! Plus, I think it will be suspicious if DF and I are hanging out with my little brother on our honeymoon!

He also said that he thinks carrying the backpack idea would give it away, because he never does that. What I am thinking is that we are going to have to rely on city hall or a cast members help. Me and my sis will be in the MK on Tuesday, so maybe we can set something up. Or drop the pennies off that day.. I don't even know how to go about getting all this set up! Back on the drawing board I guess. Do you know which number is best to call, everytime I call the passholder hotline I get no-where. And about photopass, do you think they would be able to capture this?? I have never used them before.

Thanks so much for this wonderful story, he is def going through with it! he may just have to carry a backpack!Thanks again! Good luck with your proposal!

 

[jaymdubbs]

i have gone back and forth with when, where, and how i should propose to my gf. I leave on June 20 for Disney (this is her first trip there, and she LOVES disney), and we are planning on eating dinner at the kona cafe at 8 pm that evening.

afterwards, she knows that we are going to watch the fireworks from the beach at the polynesian - she knows i am the romantic type, so this isnt anything unusual - obviously i am planning on proposing then

my hope is that she isnt too suspicious - we picked out the ring together, so she knows it is coming - i have her convinced though that i wont be able to purchase it until later this summer due to financial issues (obviously this isnt the case), and hope to catch her as surprised as she can be, knowing that it is coming at some point.

if for some reason this doesnt work out at the poly beach (who knows what could go wrong) , my back up is either the wishing well or in front of the castle AFTER wishes the next day.

 

[SpinDisc]

jessesgirl - Yeah, I could see the backpack thing being weird. But hopefully you can arrange something the day before. If I think of it, and have time while I'm there this week, I'll stop in City Hall and run the idea past the CM's there to see if what he's looking to do (buying the pennies in the park) would work. I'll let you know.

jaymdubbs - Congrats on the forthcoming engagement! We'll be actually leaving Disney on the 20th, but hoping your GF remains clueless about when you're gonna do it. I'll be proposing on the 15th, and my GF is still in the dark!

It's nice to know that there's another guy lurking around on this board!