My Disneyland Engagement Story

[1Disneylandfan]

That's AWESOME!! Congratulations to you both! Glad Disney did so MANY perks and special things for you and as "comps". Being the occasion and how FAR you came from I see why they really went out of their way for you guys, that's nice. Like you said it never hurts to ask and if anything they still would've been willing to do all those things for you but attach a bigger price tag then just they hotel & park-hopper bill.

[DisneyIzz]

This is probably the best trip report I've read to date!

As a fellow Aussie, I agree with all your comments about how we have nothing even close to Disney down here! It's such a shame..
You guys must be Queenslanders, I'm assuming, as you mentioned you work at Movieworld. You really went above and beyond for this! It's so sweet!

Congratulations to the both of you

[ChessurInWonderland]

Great trip report! This is proof of why Disney should not be considered a "theme park" or "amusement park" because they can not even come close. It looks like you both had a great time!

[rya86n]

Great trip report! This is proof of why Disney should not be considered a "theme park" or "amusement park" because they can not even come close. It looks like you both had a great time!

This is a great point. And one of the first times I've actually heard it put this way.

I have always stood up for the difference between "themepark" and "amusement" park -- the difference between Movieworld and Dreamworld in Australia.

I may have misguidedly been considering Disney to be an themepark, without considering that the quality there might just push it past that and into a category of its own.

[ChessurInWonderland]

This is a great point. And one of the first times I've actually heard it put this way.

I have always stood up for the difference between "themepark" and "amusement" park -- the difference between Movieworld and Dreamworld in Australia.

I may have misguidedly been considering Disney to be an themepark, without considering that the quality there might just push it past that and into a category of its own.

Yeah, I agree there is a difference between amusement parks and theme parks. But I think Disney can't really be considered any of those, I consider their parks Disney Lands, Disney Kingdoms, or Disney Worlds, because when you step into them, it's like leaving the outside world.

[rya86n]

I consider their parks Disney Lands, Disney Kingdoms, or Disney Worlds, because when you step into them, it's like leaving the outside world.

Spot on! This should be/is the goal of all "parks".
Unfortunately not all of them know how to achieve it. Disney does.

[Disney Liz]

Nice work with the engagement ring. It's extremely pretty.

Also totally agreed with what everyone is saying, regarding Disney parks. There is no other theme park out there that makes me feel the same way (specifically Disneyland). Sure, I have fun riding rides and such in other parks, but in Disneyland I honestly check reality at the door. I can be a kid again (with manners of course ) and not care about petty problems.

[SpcMtn77]

Best proposal ever! Thanks for sharing, and congratulations to you both

[loveforfamily]

Wow! Wonderful....Great...Fantasmic...that is the most romantic of all proposals I have heard of. She will remember it for a lifetime. Congratulations and may you have a long and prosporous marriage.

[Joshnyah]

You went the Distance and then some, Very awesome. I wish the best of luck to both of you and hope that you are celebrating your 50th anniversary right back at Disneyland.

[roxy72]

That is wonderful. Your fiance is a very lucky lady.

[scarlett_3184]

Oh my, very cute. You've made me cry

Congrats!!!

[rya86n]

... hope that you are celebrating your 50th anniversary right back at Disneyland.

I hope so too! Pretty sure we'll be there on the 1st anniversary too!

[Awesome]

That is awesome! Congratulations to you both!
That is quite the proposal and engagement trip

[DLFreak71]

I bet it was a bit pricey

What I thought.
All that stuff Disney did for you I'm sure didn't come cheap.