Hi Elisabeth,
Welcome back to planDisney! Congratulations on your upcoming proposal and engagement! While Disneyland may be known as the
Happiest Place on Earth, Walt Disney World is certainly the
Most Magical Place on Earth, and I can’t think of anything more magical than starting your next chapter together with a proposal right in front of the iconic Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. What a picture-perfect place to pop the question.
You’ll be happy to know that
Disney PhotoPass Photographers are stationed throughout all four theme parks, especially at those must-have photo locations like the entrance to EPCOT with Spaceship Earth towering in the background. You’ll typically find several photographers in this area, especially earlier in the day, which makes it a great spot to capture that once-in-a-lifetime moment. While Disney photographers are there to serve all Guests and keep the line moving, I believe that if you plan to simply go with the flow and surprise your girlfriend with a spontaneous moment on one knee, the photographer will be happy to capture it as it naturally unfolds.
If you want a bit more certainty and discretion, I suggest asking your girlfriend to step aside to grab a park map or look at something nearby while you quickly and quietly let the PhotoPass photographer know what you’re planning. This gives them a heads-up so they’re ready when the moment happens. Most photographers are thrilled to be part of a magical memory like a proposal.
That said, if you’re looking for the best way to guarantee your proposal is captured just the way you imagine it, the
Capture Your Moment experience at EPCOT is your best bet. It’s a personalized 20-minute photo session with a dedicated Disney PhotoPass photographer who is completely focused on you and your special moment. While they don’t plan or initiate the proposal, you can use this session as the perfect setting. The photographers will work with you to find a location within the park and make sure they’re ready to snap that perfect shot when the time comes. Since you’re planning something that only happens once in a lifetime, this is the option I’d recommend to make sure every detail is captured beautifully.
After the big “yes,” I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a delicious meal at one of EPCOT’s amazing restaurants. If you’re looking for a romantic and upscale setting,
Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada Pavilion is a guest favorite.
Monsieur Paul or
Chefs de France in the France Pavilion both offer a charming ambiance and incredible French cuisine. You could toast to your engagement with a champagne flight at Les Vins de Chefs de France. Or, if you want to keep the dreamy, out-of-this-world vibe going, consider celebrating with a meal at
Space 220, where you can dine among the stars.
I hope this helps you start planning an unforgettable moment at EPCOT. If you have any other questions or would like help with anything from dining reservations to timing out the big moment,
I’d be honored to help. Wishing you all the pixie dust and magic for your big day.
Cheers to many years!
Brent