Proposal Help - Questions

[crb60]

All -

Thank you in advance for your help.

I am heading down to WDW on February 5th. Over the few days my gf and I are there, I plan on asking her to marry me. I have, what I think is, a great plan, however, I do not know if this is actually possible.

On the 7th, we have dinner reservations for Citricos at the Grand. After dinner, we're planning to head down to a spot on property and watch the fireworks over the lake.

Over the past few years we've been dating, we've taken countless pictures, gone on vacations (four times now to Disney), seen many concerts, ball games, etc, and I've kept many pieces and memorabilia from these events. I'd like to make a picture scrapbook to highlight our adventures and times we've spent together with the last page saying will you marry me?

Here's my dilemma: There is absolutely no way I can sneak around with a picture and take it to a restaurant without her asking what's the deal. I have friends local to Orlando, and I thought if it was possible, they could drop the book off to the host(ess) at Citricos until the end of our dinner. Do you know if this is possible? I've tried to contact Disney and they try to direct me their "Special Engagements" group, but ultimately, I don't want to be sold on something I don't need beyond them to hold a book for me.

Thoughts? Experiences? Thanks again (I'm freaking out!)

 

[DisBuckMan]

I would not count on ANYTHING that I could not control myself, for such an important occasion.

 

[Cinderella94]

No experience to draw from, but I would not guess that something like that is possible. Why not have one of the friends show up with the book instead of the hostess? No way I would let a stranger have such an important responsibility (especially if I'm not paying them for it).

 

[DisneyWishes14]

No experience to draw from, but I would not guess that something like that is possible. Why not have one of the friends show up with the book instead of the hostess? No way I would let a stranger have such an important responsibility (especially if I'm not paying them for it).

I agree with this. I think there is just too much risk to hand it to a hostess who has other job responsibilities to attend to that evening. It could get misplaced, etc.

Why not ask your friend to meet you outside of Citrico's and hand you the book? You could excuse yourself to use the restroom and get the book then? Or, put it in a backpack?

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Or, ok maybe not as romantic, but could you create a slideshow with the pictures on your phone?

 

[Cinderella94]

Why not ask your friend to meet you outside of Citrico's and hand you the book? You could excuse yourself to use the restroom and get the book then? Or, put it in a backpack?

Love this!!! Come back from the restroom holding the book. Perfect.

 

[DeanDoug]

It is surely possible. Your friend could drive to the GF, tell the gate attendant that he is having dinner and park for free. Not a problem. However, I think it will be best for you to make arrangements with the hotel and restaurant manager in advance. Have you called Disney's main number or Citrico's directly (Phone407) 824-2989)? I suggest the latter and ask to speak with a manager. My other thought is that I have rarely been anywhere on property without a bag or backpack. Couldn't you just slip it in there?

Good luck!

 

[aristocatz]

Love this!!! Come back from the restroom holding the book. Perfect.

I like this idea.

 

[crb60]

Wow thanks everyone! Definitely great ideas. I can probably have him meet me there or something and run out to the bathroom. I like it.

Also thought of the backpack. I could "pack a bottle of wine" to watch Wishes down there --> throw the book in the backpack and she wouldn't think twice about it.

Thanks again!

 

[JJsmama]

Wow thanks everyone! Definitely great ideas. I can probably have him meet me there or something and run out to the bathroom. I like it.

Also thought of the backpack. I could "pack a bottle of wine" to watch Wishes down there --> throw the book in the backpack and she wouldn't think twice about it.

Thanks again!

That is what I would do. Who knows what kind of delays your friend might encounter and you would have to be checking your phone during dinner...

Also, one year I made a small sized photo book from Kodak Gallery. (I think it is snapfish now.??) Usually I make the big books, but this one was a gift for someone. It was the size of 4x6 photos and soft cover, but glossy and very nice looking. It would fit in your back pocket even.
However, how would you look at a photo book outside in the dark? (Details, I know...)
I would not a restaurant proposal as I think it is a private and emotional moment. (Yes. Married 20 years.) THUS, I would recommend asking her before dinner in your room or other scenic spot (day light before dark) then go to your nice dinner and foreworks to celebrate. Otherwise, you will be a nervous wreck the whole night until you ask.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

That is what I would do. Who knows what kind of delays your friend might encounter and you would have to be checking your phone during dinner...

Also, one year I made a small sized photo book from Kodak Gallery. (I think it is snapfish now.??) Usually I make the big books, but this one was a gift for someone. It was the size of 4x6 photos and soft cover, but glossy and very nice looking. It would fit in your back pocket even.
However, how would you look at a photo book outside in the dark? (Details, I know...)
I would not a restaurant proposal as I think it is a private and emotional moment. (Yes. Married 20 years.) THUS, I would recommend asking her before dinner in your room or other scenic spot (day light before dark) then go to your nice dinner and foreworks to celebrate. Otherwise, you will be a nervous wreck the whole night until you ask.

I just thought about that, too. The boat dock is pretty dark. There will be some lit areas on the path on the way down though.

Or, (ok, I know you already have reservations), can you change to Narcoosee's close to fireworks time - eat, go out on patio, show book, propose, boom fireworks go off?

 

[crb60]

These are all very helpful ideas. I really didn't think it'd be THAT dark outside, or else that'd be a huge liability for Disney. And definitely do not want to do it in the restaurant. Her and I aren't much of the type to draw attention to ourselves like that, so I'd like to scope out a semi-secluded spot.

This thread has definitely made me decide to hold onto the book and sneak it around. I can easily do that with the after dinner wine idea in the backpack. She wouldn't think twice about me carrying a backpack then while dressed up.

Again - I know I don't know anyone here, but this means quite a bit to me! Can't really talk to my buddies about planning a Dis proposal when they just don't know or understand.

 

[fbb]

Love this!!! Come back from the restroom holding the book. Perfect.

Citrico's has an old fashioned toilet. Box and chain thing. You might be able to tape the scrapbook behind it.

 

[roxymama]

My husband was carrying around a backpack all the time with my ring in it because he didn't want me to find it and was so worried i was noticing. Crazy thing is...I never noticed her was doing that. When you aren't expecting something, you don't go trying to find it. She may not even notice The wine idea is good, but don't forget a wine opener and plastic glasses!