Magic kingdom proposal advice! PlZ help !

[Alvin718]

I have been planning this engagement since October 2011

My original plan is to go to Magic Kingdom from 9am to 1pm head back to hotel for nap/rest then head back to Magic Kingdom for dinner and rides/shoppin, then propose during the Wishes fireworks display. Ive been watching the DVD i have of the fireworks and have been planning timeing etc.

however as we are planning the day at the park I am thinking and worried that, even with the nap at the resort, that my GF might be tired(as this is her first trip to Disney and would want to see a lot of the park) and not enjoy the wireworks as much, and would enjoy the propsal better if I did it earlier, like in the am. Also I ahve never seen the fireworks live, so I don't know what the atmopshere is like, how loud the music/speakers are (i want her to hear my very brief speech b4 I propose, the best place to view the fireworks so I am to not shoulder to shoulder to people. I want to be sure we have a good connection when I propose and am worried there might be too much going on and also IS THERE ENOUGH LIGHT FOR HER TO SEE THE RING? I really want to do it during the fireworks as it would be extremely romantic and I want to give her a memorable proposal, but am worried of all of the elements I am unaware of as I have never seen the fireworks at the park.

Sooo, as I am doing my planning and realizing it might be a long tiring day for her (even with a nap) I came up with a alternative that I like a lot as well.

We are going to be at the park b4 it opens waiting in main st for them to open the rest of park. I could propose right then at 9am in front of the castle with a photopass photagrapher. What makes this idea good is: its early so she wont be tired, the park will be less crowded, les people and no fireworks means less distraction which results in us having a more intimate and personal moment, she will spend her 1st whole day at disney thrilled goingt from ride to ride/shopping/dining with a huge smile on her face, I will be able to have a picture of the proposal by a photagrahper, it is also a romantic idea, I will be able to enjoy my day better as I wont be so anxious and checking my pocket every 10 seconds to ensure the ring is there, we can still see the firworks and have them be special as we will be engaged...

So i would like advice.... should I wait till the fireworks and end a day at disney with a special surprise? which is classic and the ultimate romantic, or should I do it right away and spend the whole day at disney excited about our engagement? Im really on the fence on this one and would love suggestions. I really like the fireworks idea, but want to do whats best for her...which could be the fireworks or infront of the castle in the am. advice please

 

[Vtlsgns2]

Congratulations!!! My husband proposed to me after Wishes, and it was wonderful!

That said, from reading your post, it seems you think the morning is better for multiple reasons. You should go with that. Not to be cavalier, but if you really can't decide, flip a coin. Before you look at if it is heads or tails, think to yourself: what do you hope it is?

Good luck!

 

[bigkbull]

First off, congratulations! Also, I love the idea that you are doing this at WDW! I proposed to my fiancee in WDW last August.



Here are my thoughts on your ideas in no particular order:

- You are right about there being a lot of people for fireworks. There won't be a lot of places to stand where you aren't shoulder to shoulder with other people. You could not go to the usual places that people view, but that would mean that you wouldn't hear the audio of the show as well.

- If you do it first thing in the morning, when the park opens, then there is going to be a rush of people coming into the park and flowing down Main St. That might make it difficult but it also might be cool because I'm sure anyone paying attention will come to a stop and you will have quite the audience. Also, if you do go this route then I hope you would be able to quickly whisper at the photopass photographer that you're about to propose and hopefully he/she will try just a bit harder to shoot as many shots as possible.

- Another suggestion: is there anything that she particularly LOVES about Disney? Favorite movie, character, etc? I knew that my fiancee's favorite movie was Beauty and the Beast so that's why I did it at the Beauty and the Beast show. Adding this aspect to the proposal made it just that much more special to her.

Good luck!

 

[real mad hatter]

Me,if I was 200 years younger,breakfast at the castle with the ring in the champagne glass,down on one knee singing " I've been dreaming of a true loves kiss " But that's just me,Iam a dreamer.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

A lot to think about. They do turn off the lights for the fireworks, so might be pretty dark where you are. There are really no places, depending on how crowded the park is, that you may not be shoulder to shoulder with other people. Obviously the fireworks themselves can be loud, so may interfere with a short speech. There will not be anyway to get a Photopass photographer to grab a shot of the event either.

OTOH, our son proposed to his fiance at the entrance to the Plaza Rose Garden in the morning. If you don't know where the entrance is located, just head along the main path to Tomorrowland, and you'll see it on the left. The paths meander around, and end up in Fantasyland. There is usually a PhotoPass person there at the entrance, and you will have the backdrop of the castle without other people in the picture (well, there might be some way in the back towards the castle, depending on the angle the picture is taken). If you whisper to the photographer beforehand, he/she will take quite a few pictures as it is going on. Our future DDIL walked around happy as a lark the rest of the day!

Good luck with your choice. I am sure she will be happy no matter which option you choose.

 

[HumblePirate]

I like the idea's and have only seen one proposal at WDW (even though I know there have been many more...). I just have a couple points that maybe you've thought of already and maybe not, but I'm throwing them out there anyway.

First off, do you think the girlfriend would be more excited with a proposal with 8000 people around or something more quiet. I only ask because you could always see the fireworks from a neighboring resort hotel. I know the dock at Grand Floridian had the music piped in a couple years ago. I haven't been back to GF since then so I don't know if they still do. Granted you can't see the whole spectacle, but you could potentially still have fireworks and music.

I like the morning idea because it's something neat and different and shouldn't really be too crowded. The only thing there is will she want to call every person that she knows to tell them that she just got engaged? I just remember my proposal and all the way home from that it was just her calling everyone she knew to let them know. That could just take up a lot of time on the phone and not really with you, if you get my drift...

Another thing that you could do is save it for later in the trip and propose at some place that she may have enjoyed or thought was amazing. You could still possibly do that during the fireworks or at a certain time and it could be something that she loves all the more because it would be a special place that she basically picked out, without knowing.

In any case, she'll be excited, I'm sure. It doesn't really seem to matter how a person asks, it's the end result. Wishes to you!

 

[Disneydreamer23]

thats awsome!! My husband proposed to me on peter pan while in flight its my fav ride, we honey mooned there in october for 2 weeks!! Doesnt matter which one you pick she will love it either way!!!

 

[Alvin718]

Excellent feedback everyone! Thank you! This is really help me think out my descion.

 

[MagicKat103]

Me,if I was 200 years younger,breakfast at the castle with the ring in the champagne glass,down on one knee singing " I've been dreaming of a true loves kiss " But that's just me,Iam a dreamer.

not ring in the teacup??

 

[MagicKat103]

my friend proposed to his girlfriend by telling her they should throw a penny into Cinderellas wishing well outside the castle. When he threw his penny in, he said want to know my wish? of course she said sure.. and then he got down on one knee and said I wish for you to be my wife. Happy planning either way!

 

[fauzha7]

Congrats on your new life together. Every time my wife and I go to the MK, we run straight for the horse drawn trolley. By the time it makes its way to the castle, the crowd has passed you and on their way to the rides leaving the front of the castle completely clear most of the time. Along the way, the Dapper Dans Barbershop Quartet jump on board and sing until the trolley stops at the castle. Get them involved. Ask them to sing "When you Wish upon a Star" as you ask her hand in marriage. There is a YouTube video showing something similar at the entrance hub by the Fire Hall. Best of luck. We went to MK 32 yrs ago for our honeymoon and never made it back for 25 years (2005). We've only missed one year since then.

 

[Alvin718]

If I choose the fireworks... From My research it appears if I watched them from the rose garden I would avoid the mobs of people and would be a great view. Anyone agree or disagree?

 

[GoofGoof]

Congrats on your future engagement. I proposed to my wife at WDW too. The best part about it is whenever we go back it makes it that much more special. I agree with the other posters that you have to figure out if you want a more public proposal or something a little more private. I went with a more private proposal so I am biased in my vote but either way it will be amazing. Another thing to keep in mind is you have to keep the ring in your pocket until you pop the question. I kept reaching in to make sure it didn't fall out throughout dinner. Doing it first thing in the morning will help with that a little.

 

[riverscu0m0]

my friend proposed to his girlfriend by telling her they should throw a penny into Cinderellas wishing well outside the castle. When he threw his penny in, he said want to know my wish? of course she said sure.. and then he got down on one knee and said I wish for you to be my wife. Happy planning either way!

THAT IS SO ADORABLE!
I would do it in the morning, because like said above it'll probably be crowded at the fireworks.

 

[materbuddy]

I would reach out to WDW to see if they can help you with some of the logistics. If they know when you are going to do it, they might be able to make some magic happen.

 

[shmmrname]

If you do it in the morning, I would maybe bring a shirt or hat or something that say, "I was proposed to in WDW and I said ______."

 

[Alvin718]

Thanks everyone for your advice much appreciated.... What if I proposed during fireworks in the rose garden where it is less crowded? That would fix the crowded problem. I guess what is still making me not sure is: would it be better to do it in the morning so she is exciteted all day as she experiences her first day at Disney or.... To do it at night and end her Iraq day at Disney with a unforgettable purposal.... Both are good and have advantages guess the difference is it best to end the day with an unforgettable moment or begin it?

 

[rufio]

First off, congratulations! Also, I love the idea that you are doing this at WDW! I proposed to my fiancee in WDW last August.



Here are my thoughts on your ideas in no particular order:

- You are right about there being a lot of people for fireworks. There won't be a lot of places to stand where you aren't shoulder to shoulder with other people. You could not go to the usual places that people view, but that would mean that you wouldn't hear the audio of the show as well.

- If you do it first thing in the morning, when the park opens, then there is going to be a rush of people coming into the park and flowing down Main St. That might make it difficult but it also might be cool because I'm sure anyone paying attention will come to a stop and you will have quite the audience. Also, if you do go this route then I hope you would be able to quickly whisper at the photopass photographer that you're about to propose and hopefully he/she will try just a bit harder to shoot as many shots as possible.

- Another suggestion: is there anything that she particularly LOVES about Disney? Favorite movie, character, etc? I knew that my fiancee's favorite movie was Beauty and the Beast so that's why I did it at the Beauty and the Beast show. Adding this aspect to the proposal made it just that much more special to her.

Good luck!

I can't believe no one has said this, but what an amazing video! My fiance proposed to me in bed at a bed and breakfast in a small town near where we lived. He was in his boxers. I was sick. You win.

 

[Weather_Lady]

As a previous propose-ee, I know my one regret about my husband's proposal was that it took place late at night. It was elaborate and tremendously romantic, but it meant that we had to wait until the next day to call family and tell them, and I couldn't go "show off" my newly-minted status right away. I think your girlfriend will LOVE walking around Disney World with that sparkler on her finger and being able to share the news right away if she wants to, and it will make her entire day that much more magical.

Also, if she's the type to want her hair and make-up to look their best in the just-engaged photos, early morning when she's bright-eyed and freshly dolled up is the way to go.

Congratulations!

 

[JiminyandTink]

To be honest, this is probably one of those situatuons where you cant go wrong. You're proposing marriage at WDW and she is going to be thrilled either way. I say you go with what you really want to do, and from the sound of it, that's proposing during wishes. If you're worried about her being tired, why dont you adjust your plans and rest during the day at the hotel and then head to MK a little later.