Originally Posted By AndyPullen I desperately want to propose to my girlfriend in Club 33! Right after I graduate college, we're taking a four-day trip down to Disneyland (We're from Portland). We're both HUGE DL fans, and we go at least once per year (as it's more expensive getting there living in OR). Can anyone help??? I know that someone can invite us into Club 33 for dinner, I just don't know anyone with a membership... it would be such a rad surprise for her!
Originally Posted By disneyme Wonderful idea! Please be careful, my husband bought me a dinner there on ebay as a gift, and it ended up being a hoax and we were out a lot of money. Ebay nor PayPal were of any help at all. Dreams dashed. But he went way overboard and made application for membership, that was 16 months ago! We made it onto the official list after 12 months, now we wait for someone to leave membership. They won't even tell us how far down the list we are! We are from PDX also. I would suggest calling Vacation Planning if you are staying at one of the Disney properties, at 714-300-Plan, Option 2, they would be able to help you set something special up if you can't get the Club 33 worked out. Maybe you could propose on the landing at IASW and the CM could offer congratulations on the loud speaker to bring the crowd into it. Or maybe you two could be in the guest part of the parade one day, or lots of other ideas. I will be there June 4-7 celebrating a girlfriend's birthday (no husbands this trip!), if dates coincide and I can be of any help, happy to do so. One additional problem is WHEN are you going, as Club 33 is closed as well as Blue Bayou, pending the re-opening of Pirates, end of June. Congratulations, on graduation as well as the pending suprise!
Originally Posted By AndyPullen Thanks for all of the info... if Club 33 is closed for the Pirates refurb, then I guess I am out of luck. We are going May 21-24. Thanks again for the info and the offer to help! Would the CMs let us under the ropes during fireworks for a picture & engagement there?
Originally Posted By disneyme Probably not, probably a safety issue. Does she have a favorite ride or character? My husband first declared his love for me in the belly of Monstro on the Storybook Land ride, at dark, very romantic. We were married at WDW at the wedding pavillion 22 months later. But they are now doing weddings at Grand Californian and DLHotel so you might keep that in mind. You could happen upon one of the outdoor weddings and pop the question. You could also ask to sit in the front of the Monorail for a trip around the park, although may not be guaranteed to be alone there either. There is a staircase towards the back of New Orleans Square for a quiet moment, or the patio up in the Gallery. Or by Snow White's wishing well, or the opposite side of the castle in front where the swans usually are, there is little bridge that leads over to Frontierland. Or stand in line to see and get a picture with her favorite character, then get down on you knee and propose. Or, they have the roving cameras now, you could stand in line at the entrance and have a professional photo taken of you in front of the 50th Mickey floral/train station, with you on bended knee. Then you might not be nervous the rest of the trip and you'll have a great photo!
Originally Posted By AndyPullen Really!!! Is there anyone, then that would be the greatest person on earth that would want to let us in??? I would be SOOOO thankful!!!
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk How romantic. I hope it works out for you. Wish I could help. I'm not that important!
Originally Posted By DlandJB Can't help you with Club 33, but my DH proposed at Snow White's Wishing Well - very romantic -- followed by an amazing dinner at Napa Rose. It was perfect.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss How about doing the Fantasmic! dessert buffet and proposing up on the balcony?
Originally Posted By OceanSpace I saw a proposal behind the ropes before the fireworks, but it was really early and they were just putting the ropes up, so you might be able to swing it and usually the cast members will take pictures.
Originally Posted By goofy4041 If you want some one to Marry you i can preform the ceremony for you i am ordained so i would come down any time. I to wish we could go to club 33 its my wife's 50th Birthday and what better place to celebrate than at club 33. And on top of all that its DL 50th life is good
Originally Posted By trekkeruss To expand on my Fantasmic! dessert buffet suggestion, you might be able to arrange for a special dessert, which would happen to be the presentation of the ring. I think that would be pretty memorable.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle ^^^ That's a good idea. I wish I could help Andy but I hope it all works out for you, this sounds really sweet!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I would recommend that if you want to propose at a meal and can't get into Club 33 - go to the Napa Rose - it's wonderful.
Originally Posted By dltraveler The "behind the ropes" idea may be possible, I've seen it done. One time I was sitting in front of the castle waiting for the show to start and I saw a cast member escort some people under the rope and in front of everyone. The guy got down on one knee and proposed (she said yes). The fireworks hadn't started yet, so maybe that's why they could do it. Good luck!
Originally Posted By jsuperk Personally Club 33 can be real noisey. Plus the food is ok but napa rose and grannville have better meals for around the same money grannville is a better price and your don't have to ask for a favor. If your looking for quiet grannville is better and for outrageous food (plus prices to match) napa rose is a good choice. J
Originally Posted By RangerPooh I also suggest the balcony at Fantasmic or the Napa Rose. Getting into Club 33 won't be easy, and it might be mean to say this but don't hold your breath. There are other options at the resort that would be memorable. If you are staying at one of the resorts you could consider a private meal and propose there. Suggestions include the Rose Court Garden (aka wedding gazebo at the DLH) if there are no weddings going on. Or the stage at the Wedding Garden at the GCH (if there are no weddings going on). There is also an area on the 5th floor at the GCH that you could do this. An intimate dinner is always nice and a romantic thing to do.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Vacation Planning has a couple of options available for balcony dining with private service. It was offered to my husband and I a few years ago when we were there for our anniversary.
