Ways to Make Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation Romantic

On this page I’ve compiled information about romantic Disney World dining, fireworks cruises and other lots of other tips that can add romance to your special Disney World getaway.

Of course, Disney World is the perfect place to pop the big question. Here are some ways to make your marriage proposal perfectly magical!

And if you want to get married at Disney World, I have some information for you about Disney weddings as well.

Please note: prices are subject to change at any time.

Romantic Disney World Restaurants and Dining

Other Romantic Disney World Activities and Locations

Disney Weddings

Romantic Disney World Restaurants and Dining

Cinderella’s Royal Table Engagement Package

Because it is located in Cinderella Castle, Cinderella’s Royal Table is a perfectly romantic place to feel like a royal couple. Proposing at Cinderella’s Royal Table is so popular that the restaurant offers an engagement package. The fairytale dining spot features American cuisine and hosts meet-and-greets with Disney princesses and the Fairy Godmother during breakfast and lunch. The engagement package is available at breakfast, lunch or dinner.

After your meal the server will present the engagement ring in a glass slipper, lying on a bed of fresh rose petals enclosed in a decorative platter with a dome lid. This is followed with a non-alcoholic champagne toast. During lunch or dinner, you also have the option of a special white chocolate slipper filled with chocolate mousse on an angel food cake pillow, served with fresh berries and a raspberry sauce.

The Cinderella’s Royal Table Engagement Package includes:

Last time I checked, the cost was $300 plus tax and tip. Call (407) 824-4477 at least 7 days in advance to schedule a proposal using the engagement package at Cinderella’s Royal Table. I recommend calling even earlier because it can take them quite a while to get back to you!

Grand Floridian Private Dinner

The Grand Floridian will create a private dining experience for couples, with views of the fireworks and a personal butler to attend to all your needs. The dinners usually take place outside in the alcove area overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon, and dessert is timed to coincide with the Wishes fireworks at Magic Kingdom. You can order off of the private dining menu, or for a 25% surcharge, order from any of the Grand Floridian’s fantastic restaurants (Narcoossees, Citricos, etc.).

The standard Private Dining meal includes a multi-course dinner and one bottle of wine or champagne. Depending on your specific food and beverage selections, the dinner usually costs at least $200 plus tax, service fee and gratuity. You must be a guest at one of Disney’s official resorts to participate in this experience.

Contact Private Dining at (407) 824-2474 at least seven days in advance to schedule a private dinner at the Grand Floridian.

The Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s

Victoria and Albert’s is Walt Disney World’s premiere restaurant. The Chef’s Table at Victoria and Albert’s is an extra-special experience for any couple. There is only one Chef’s Table, with only one seating for one party each evening. The table is located in Victoria & Albert’s kitchen. While the Chef’s Table seats up to ten people, if you arrange a booking for just the two of you, it is yours exclusively for the evening.

The gourmet meal you’ll enjoy at the Chef’s Table includes seven courses and based on the main dining room’s selections. It generally takes about two and a half hours. During the meal, the chef interacts with you and lightly tailors the menus to fit your preferences, often offering tastes of additional items. You are tended to by a butler (Albert) and a maid (Victoria).

The Chef’s Table cost per person is $200 plus tax and gratuity. If you would like to sample wine pairings with each course, the additional cost per person is $95 plus tax and gratuity.

A dress code is enforced. Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie and ladies should be in evening attire (dress or pant suit).

There is only one seating per night for the Chef’s Table, so it is hard to get a reservation, but well worth it. In order to reserve this highly sought-after table, call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) at 7:00 am (ET) exactly 180 days in advance, and select option #2.

Be Our Guest Restaurant

For a less expensive — but no less romantic — dinner option than those listed above, consider Be Our Guest restaurant in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland. Featuring floor-to-ceiling arched windows, sweeping murals inspired by France’s Loire Valley, snow details on the windows, graceful Gothic arches and intricate mosaics, this is a meticulously Imagineered dining destination based on the tale of Beauty and the Beast. This restaurant, which opened in December 2012, has three themed rooms: the West Wing, Belle’s Library and the grand 2-story Ballroom.

Be Our Guest is counter-service at lunch (less romantic, but also less expensive) but offers table service at dinner. Book your table early, as this is a popular restaurant.

Other Romantic Disney World Restaurants

Many Walt Disney World restaurants can accomodate engagements and other romantic events. To reserve, just call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463) for regular reservations, or Group Dining at (407) 939-7707 for groups of 8 or more. For larger events such as rehearsal dinners, post-wedding dinners and anniversary parties, you can also book a private party at some of the restaurants mentioned below. Call the Group Dining line for details, including costs, rules and menus.

You can arrange to have special cakes at restaurant events, too!

Other Romantic Disney World Activities and Locations

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Romantic Disney World Resort Restaurants for Dinner

Romantic Disney World Resort Dining at Lunch

Unfortunately very few of Disney’s resorts offer table-service lunches. By far the most romantic option is The Wave at the Contemporary Resort, which offers soft lighting and a club-like bar area.

Other options for a relatively quiet atmosphere are Grand Floridian Cafe or Captain’s Grille at Yacht Club.

Romantic Theme Park Restaurants for Dinner

Don’t forget that you will need admission tickets if you choose a theme park restaurant. Some suggestions include:

Romantic Downtown Disney Restaurants for Dinner

Romantic Character Dining

If you want a truly “Disney” dining experience, consider a Character Dining restaurant that has a “romantic” theme (i.e. Cinderella or one of the other Disney princesses), but be aware that these restaurants will be swarming with kids, even late at night!

Remember that you will need admission tickets if you choose a theme park Character Dining restaurant. Some good choices are:

“Familymoon” Restaurant Ideas

In addition to the Character Dining options above, if you want to have a fun, family-oriented meal with a romantic edge, the two options below are worth considering. Both offer flat-rate meals, and no admission tickets are required since these locations are in a resort.

Dining Discounts

Annual Passholders, Florida Residents and others can get a discount at a variety of Walt Disney World restaurants. For more information, click here.

Fireworks or IllumiNations Cruises

A special and romantic option is to book a private boat for your party to watch the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom or IllumiNations at Epcot. You can book these cruises up to 90 days in advance by calling (407) WDW-PLAY. They are very popular, so be sure to call right at opening (7:00 am EST) at the 90-day mark! A credit card guarantee is required to hold your reservation and you must cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged.

Your options for Fireworks Cruises are:

Your only option for IllumiNations Cruises is a canopied pontoon boat that will hold up to 10 people. The cost is $300 plus tax, which includes a driver and light snacks (bags of chips, pretzels and popcorn, plus water and soft drinks). These boats can be booked for pick-up from the Yacht and Beach Club marinas. If you want other food or beverages you can order them at additional cost through the resort’s Private Dining department.

Romantic Experiences at Walt Disney World and Nearby

Looking for romantic experiences or a private place to pop the question? Here are a few ideas:

Romantic Places to Propose at Walt Disney World

If you want to propose in a memorable place at Walt Disney World without buying an “engagement package,” here are some perfect spots that won’t cost you anything (except, in some cases, theme park admission):

Proposals and Photos

If you’re going to propose marriage at Walt Disney World, don’t forget to arrange for photos. Naturally you may want the actual proposal to be private, but it is a great idea to have some pictures taken immediately afterward. This will be one of the most memorable moments of your life, and it’s wonderful to have a record of it to enjoy later.

One option is to use a professional photographer or videographer. Call (407) 827-5099 to make a reservation with Disney Photographic Services, or arrange with a local pro to shoot the event.

Don’t want to pay for a professional? Ask a friend or family member to be present. Or at minimum, bring a camera and ask a passerby to capture the moment.

Getting Help with Your Proposal

Disney actually has a website focused on proposals, so that’s one place to start.

If you will be staying at a Disney Deluxe resort in a Club Level room, contact the Concierge well in advance of the trip and they’ll usually be happy to help you make your dream proposal a reality. Your confirmation should list the phone number for the Concierge, or your travel agent should be able to get it for you.

If you will be staying at a Disney resort but not on the Club Level, you can ask the Lobby Concierge for help when you arrive. Quite frankly, the service they are prepared to provide is variable. One of them might be a romantic at heart and bend over backward to assist you, while another may offer you little or no help. If the first one you speak with isn’t helpful, come back later and speak with a different person.

If you’ve already arrived on property and you have an idea for a creative proposal but no idea how to arrange things, try approaching a Cast Member in Guest Services, or in the area where you want to make the magic happen. Seek out someone who seems friendly and isn’t super-busy at the time. As with the Lobby Concierge, your results will be variable, so ask a different Cast Member if the first one isn’t enthusiastic.

The Disney Florist is excellent at helping with proposals. Of course their primary function is to sell you flowers, gift baskets, etc, but they do have a lot of fun and creative ideas. Call them and ask!

If you’re working with a travel agent, ask her for help. The agent can’t make any on-property “magic” happen in the same way that a Disney Cast Member might, but if she is a Disney specialist, she may be able to think of interesting locations and ideas for a proposal.

In-Room Gifts, Flowers and Cakes

For romantic in-room touches, consider having a gift basket or flowers delivered to your hotel room.You can also order a special cake or bottle of champagne from Private Dining (room service).

Disney Weddings

Getting Married at Walt Disney World

If you want to be married at Walt Disney World, you must plan the event through Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings program. (The same information applies to a vow renewal or commitment ceremony. As far as Disney is concerned, these are interchangeable.)

Disney’s theme parks are private property. If you attempt to hold a wedding on your own in any public area, you are very likely to be detected and find yourself unceremoniously removed from the premises. Only participants in the Fairy Tale Weddings program receive certain privileges, including the right to wear wedding attire at the Disney resorts and the ability to get professional wedding photos taken in the Walt Disney World theme parks. Also, other than the exception noted below, it is only by using Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings that you can have Disney characters at your reception.

That one exception: the Downtown Disney hotels and the Swan and Dolphin hotels are on Walt Disney World Resort property, but they are not owned or operated by Disney. Because of their relationship with Disney, if you have your wedding at one of those hotels, you can have Disney characters at your reception. However, you don’t get the full privileges of a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding. Couples who marry at the Downtown Disney hotels or the Swan/Dolphin are not allowed to wear wedding attire at the Disney resorts and they aren’t able to have professional wedding photos taken in the theme parks.

Disney-Themed Wedding Items

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