Proposal Help

[disneyj23]

I am going to mk labor day weekend and need help for my proposal! I am thinking in front of the castle or the wishing well or at the ply or gf beach! I really need some help any advice is a plus!

 

[disneyj23]

All during wishes

 

[BrittanyRose428]

I think it depends on the girl... Maybe you could tell us a little bit about her? If it were me I would actually not want it to be in front of the castle, I mean I love the whole princess thing, but the castle is Cinderella's thing and I would want my own special thing . But if you know she would like that, then it could be the way to go.

You should also take into consideration if you both would want a lot of people to be there. Some girls wouldn't mind tons of people being there but others would rather their proposal be more private.

 

[BigRedDad]

There are a lot of things you could do. Having details of what she may like would be key. She may not like the whole public proposal thing. You could do it on Snow White together by saying something like "look what Dopey helped me pick out!"

It all depends on her. The worst thing would be to do it in front of the castle, everyone watching, and she say "no". I am sure you have gotten the clues that it is time and she would be accepting.

Give some ideas of things she likes.

 

[disneyj23]

She told me her dream proposal would be in Disney or at the beach, she has no idea we are going to mk she thinks we are only going on Sunday to typhoon lagoon! We are going to be with her family she told me she doesn't care who is around when I propose! She does not know I have the ring she still thinks I can't afford it and she is a fan of everything Disney no one thing sticks out! We live 2 hours away so she has been many time but I have only been about 6 time 3 of which is since we started dating

 

[BrittanyRose428]

The castle might be a good place then, or maybe on her favorite ride. For example if she really loves Splash Mountain it would be cute to do it right before the drop, and then every time you ride it together it would almost be like re-living that moment. If she really likes the beach idea, then maybe do it at the beach at the Polynesian during the fireworks so Wishes is still incorporated in it too.

 

[plaz10]

I would do it in a place that's special to her.

Like if she adores MK and the castle - then thats a good spot for her.
Personally - it's been done millions of times. The beach at GF or Poly would combine beach/Disney together. But like others have said - maybe her favorite ride or park would be better. My fiance knew I wouldn't want it at the castle because it's been done a million times over. So he did it in EPCOT because that's my favorite park.

 

[djpoore94]

Maybe you could do something that is special to both of you, like the first ride you went on together or something like that. It wasn't a proposal, but DH gave me a very special & totally surprise anniversary gift a few years ago. He did it at Electric Umbrella, which sounds weird, but on our first trip together, the first park we went to was Epcot and the first place we ate that day was Electric Umbrella.

 

[nolatron]

I'd only add:

1) Don't let Disney know about it.

2) Don't do it in a crowded public area. You don't want to turn it into a show in front strangers and put her on the spot.

 

[disneyj23]

Why do I not want Disney to know? And I'm so torn between on the beach at either poly or gf! Which one would be better? And everyone I talk to is different some say in the park some say outside?

 

[CaptainShortty]

Since she said either the Disney or the beach, why not do both? Maybe plan a dinner at either the Grand Floridian or the Polynesian and then go outside on their "beach" to watch Wishes. They pipe the music through the hotel's speakers so it'll be like doing it in front of the castle for Wishes but will be more secluded and romantic.

 

[disneyj23]

Do y'all recommend poly or gf if done on the beach

 

[ScoutN]

I would say Poly. HoopDeeDoo then watching Wishes on the beach and Fort Wilderness would work also. The beach at Fort is one of my favorites.

 

[disneyrcks]

Do y'all recommend poly or gf if done on the beach

We found the beach at Poly to be very romantic.....I really do not know about the beach at GF but Poly has the swing and that could be a cute spot for you to propose. I also wanted to add (and please know this is not to disrespect anyone else's opinion) but if you think she would really want it in front of the castle you should do it. Every type of proposal has pretty much been done over and over and regardless how many times it has been done in that way, it will always be unique to the two of you. Do what means the most to the both of you. Don't make a decision based on who has done what in the past, do what feels right and special for you both.

 

[nolatron]

Why do I not want Disney to know?

Because I've read too many stories of a Disney CM blowing the surprise by accident, especially at check-in.

 

[baymenxpac]

Because I've read too many stories of a Disney CM blowing the surprise by accident, especially at check-in.

not that i think that's a disney problem per say. i think overall you want to have the least amount of moving parts. for every person who knows, it increases the odds of someone finding out.

for example, when i was going to propose, i asked for my father-in-law's permission four days before i planned to do it, i told only my father (i wanted it to be a surprise to my mom) and everything went off without a hitch. my wife had no idea.

and as far as ideas on how to propose, my wife is the kind of girl who wasn't going to like a big, public display. nor would i, because frankly i think it's the one of the most intimate experiences you'll ever have in a relationship. so i proposed on the dock at the yacht club overlooking the boardwalk at night with not a soul close to us. it was perfect for us.

 

[polymissy]

My vote is for the beach at the Polynesian! If she already said the beach or Disney, it's the best of both worlds!

For some reason, the Poly beach seems more romantic to me than the GF beach does. You'll have more privacy there than you will being right at the castle.

You can head inside the Great Ceremonial House afterward, and pick up "Just Engaged" buttons from a cast member at the front desk. How cute!

Good luck! (and congratulations!)

 

[disneyj23]

At poly can you hear the music for wishes?

 

[RalphieN]

I proposed to my girlfriend, now fiance', in front of the castle and told no one beforehand. Well, actually I told one of the Magic Kingdom Main Street photographers moments before and...... he was AWESOME at getting pictures. He somehow snapped 20 shots in about 2 minutes, most of them great shots too.

But a word of advice, somehow without spoiling the surprise, get your love to wear something she will consider "appropriate" for such an occasion. I've been blasted for "allowing" my fiance' to have on black shorts, a lime green shirt and aqua nails in the pictures. My bad. :lookaroun