Originally Posted By chickapin Sometime this weekend my daughter's boyfriend will be giving her a ring at Disneyland. (Shhh--she has no idea--she expects the ring sometime in April.) He is thinking Snow White's wishing well--not too original, but a lovely place and she will be thrilled. Even though the whole family will be at Disneyland, they will be alone for the special moment. My question is--if I tip off a photographer at the castle can they head that way to catch the proposal? Is that my best way of getting a few pictures? Any other ideas for how he can make this a special event? Even though we will be a group of 6 (me, DH, DS and girl friend, and DD and boyfriend) we will do some things en masse but split up as well. Boyfriend is nervous--I told him you'd have some good ideas!
Originally Posted By Elderp If you have the time and resources I would go to city hall and ask them about it. I don't see why a photographer would have a problem taking a picture for you. They get paid to do it.
Originally Posted By 1disneymom3boys I used to work at Disneyland on the storybookland canal boats. I had a proposal request once. I took the couple out alone in the boat at night. When we got to Cinderella's castle, (it is a more secluded area, and very romantic with all the little lights), that's when the boyfriend got down on one knee and proposed. Did he want to propose in private? I'm sure the cast members would be very accomodating to give your family their own boat and your daughter would not be suspicious about all the pics and videotaping. Whatever he decides, wish him luck!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Be careful about planning on the wishing well, since I believe that it is behind construction walls. I haven't seen any pictures in the last couple days, but if the tarps are still on the right walls (Tomorrowland side), then the well will be covered up, so you might want to plan a back up place. The Court of Angels in NOS is really pretty, and usually pretty empty, but you may have trouble getting a photographer there. You could always station people from your party to roam the area "looking in the stores" and sneek over there once it's started and she's not paying attention to anything but him. There are also many similar areas throughout the park, if she has a favorite area or spot, then they could do it there.
Originally Posted By chickapin Thanks for input--does anyone know if walls are still up at the castle? I like Storybook idea, but I think he wants it to be just them.
Originally Posted By chipndale16 I was at DL last Saturday, the 17th, and the walls were still up around that side of the castle and the wishing well. My husband proposed to me infront of the castle. There are usually photographers infront of the castle, so he asked to have our photo taken. As we were posing for the photo, he got down on his knee and proposed. We have great pictures taken by the DL photographer!
Originally Posted By godalejunior Someone on either this site or another shared a classic wedding proposal. The couple with other family members got into their on log on Splash. The "couple" sat in the front of log and family members filled the rest of the log behind them. Right before the camera took their picture at the top of the hill, the riders in the back of the boat held up signs saying "Jane, will you marry me?" So when the couple went to check out their pictures she got to see the question. I don't know if it came across well in my post but the picture was great and I thought the proposal was classic.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb The balcony at the Disney Gallery with a view of Rivers of America might be a nice private spot.
Originally Posted By -em I love the Court of the Angels idea as well as the castle thing Congrats to your daughter, chickapin (I cant believe she's old enough though...) -em
Originally Posted By FerretAfros They could also use the path through the center of the castle, as that will be open, or one of the little nooks around it. There are a couple little statues just inside Fantasyland that make really nice little spots, and the crowds around there tend to be pretty small. It's also a much cozier feeling than in front of the castle, where there is a ton of space and tons of people milling around. If your daughter has a favorite character, movie or location in the park, there is bound to be a nice little place where they can do it. For example, if she likes the feel of Toontown, Minnie's garden is really pretty and tends to be completely empty, except on the busiest days or when Minnie is home. If she likes any of the classic movies, there are a ton of little spaces in Fantasyland where they can have a bit of privacy, while not being completely alone (to let someone still get a picture). I guess the only land that would really have trouble finding a cozy little spot is Tomorrowland, but there are still nice areas that it could be done (Innoventions balcony, Cosmic Waves area, Triton Gardens...)
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins I have no suggestions to make but want to wish your daughter and boyfriend every happiness! Sounds like a memorable trip for all.
Originally Posted By chickapin Thanks for the ideas--between the castle walls and Splash Mountain being closed he will have to find a good back up plan. Maybe he can ask at City Hall where Belle will be--she is her favorite. em-she is young! They have dated 2 years and are determined. I do love him like my own and couldn't have hand picked anyone better for her.
Originally Posted By pkonold ^^ Hey that was me ^^ I aksed my now wife to marry me right at the top of Splash Mountain. We were right at the top and I pulled the ring out of my pocket (no easy task) and popped the question. One warning about doing it like that. HOLD ON TO THE RING TIGHT!! I almost dropped it going down trying to put in on her finger. The picture turned out great. My sister and her kids were with us on the log. I remeber having the ring in my pocket for a few days in Disneyland waiting for the right time and place Everything has been perfect since. We have been married about 5 years and we just had our first child last Oct. I always joke with her that if she said no I was going to through her overboard
Originally Posted By gaston lives PERFECT IDEA! But you wouldn't be able to get a picture... Have him propose to her in the Haunted Mansion crazy bride scene with the ghosts screaming, "I DO!"
Originally Posted By kari12177 I think he should ask her while at the top of Splash right before they drop, that way you see her reaction in the photo.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Well, I proposed at Snow White's Wishing Well, and I couldn't be more pleased with the result. If it is available, send a member of your party discretely over to the drawbridge. They can get photos from there. Since everyone at the well usually keeps their focus on the statuary group, the photographer would likely not be spotted. The small bridge over to the left of the castle (near Carnation Gardens) is also quite nice. There is actually a small walled grassy area there that is used for very small Japanese weddings. He could also ask at the Main Street Station for a ride in the Lily Belle parlor car, and pop the question between Frontierland and Toon Town. The whole family could then greet them back on Main Street, and go for a celebratory ride. (I would talk to the conductors at the station, rather than Guest Relations at Main Street.) OR... on the Mark Twain.
Originally Posted By LuLu chickapin - Congrats to your daughter (and you)! Why am I thinking she's close to my daughter's age?? But YAY for her picking a great guy Have a great trip!
Originally Posted By DlandJB Well, I proposed at Snow White's Wishing Well, and I couldn't be more pleased with the result.>>> And he did it so beautifully... We went by the wishing well, where we often would go by, and he took out two pennies. He handed me one, which I threw in and then he held his up and said "I can't throw this in, because only you can make my wish come true." and then he got down on one knee and took out a rose shaped ring box with a gorgeous ring inside. I had to say yes -- he has such good taste.
Originally Posted By Ursula Chickapin! Is it THAT daughter? The one I met? OOOOH, tell her congrats after he pops the question! I suggest during fireworks...I'm partial to that since I was proposed to during IllumiNations at Epcot, right before the grand finale explosions! Please tell us about it when you return. OOOohh I love weddings, how exciting for you all.
