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This week on Once Upon A Park, we're reviewing Disney's Yacht Club Resort and sharing everything you need to know before booking a stay at this Deluxe property. From its prime location near EPCOT and Hollywood Studios to the iconic Stormalong Bay pool complex, we break down what makes Yacht Club a standout resort, and where it may fall short. We cover room types, dining options like Yachtsman Steakhouse and Ale & Compass, transportation perks, and our personal take on whether this resort is worth the price. If you're loving the show, we'd be so thankful if you could leave us a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️IG: @OnceUponAParkPodcastErica IG: @TravelPlannerEricaJonny IG: @Darth.MouseEmail Us: OnceUponAParkPodcast@gmail.comReady to plan a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Or are you ready to set sail with Disney Cruise Line? I'd love to help! Visit my travel website at www.TravelPlannerErica.com
March Madness fever sweeps through the Rise and Run Podcast as we launch our multi-episode tournament to crown the ultimate Walt Disney World sit-down restaurant! Using data from TouringPlans.com, our hosts have seeded 68 dining locations into four regions named after runDisney course staples: Plastic Cheese, Banana, Sports Bean, and Cliffs.Round one delivers thrilling upsets that will have Disney foodies buzzing. Watch as underdogs like Space 220 topple Wolfgang Puck, Yachtsman Steakhouse dethrones Yak & Yeti, and Roundup Rodeo BBQ outduels Liberty Tree Tavern. Meanwhile, powerhouses Sanaa, Boma, and California Grill advance as expected. The bracket sparked passionate debate about what makes a Disney dining experience truly exceptional - is it the food, atmosphere, or value? Let us know what you think.Beyond our culinary competition, we celebrate the announcement of runDisney's 10th anniversary Summer Virtual Series featuring Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, and Big Thunder Mountain medals. The hosts share their excitement about these attraction-themed designs while reminiscing about past virtual events.In our Race Report Spotlight, Morgan describes her experience at the Asheville Half Marathon while supporting a community still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Plus, with Springtime Surprise just two weeks away, we offer final training advice and highlight how the Hollarhype app is connecting our community during those crucial last training runs.Whether you're planning your next Disney vacation dining strategy or preparing for an upcoming race, this episode delivers the perfect blend of Disney magic and running motivation. Join our Rise and Run family as we continue our March Madness journey next week with round two of the restaurant bracket!Rise and Run LinksRise and Run Podcast Facebook PageRise and Run Podcast InstagramRise and Run Podcast Website and ShopRise and Run PatreonPassport to RunRunningwithalysha Alysha's Run Coaching (Mention Rise And Run and get $10 off)Rise and Run Podcast Cruise Interest Form with Magic Bound Travel Send us a textSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel Stoked Metabolic CoachingRise and Run Podcast Cruise Interest Form with Magic Bound Travel Affiliate LinksRise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded
Circle of Parks Podcast: Talking all things Walt Disney World
What's the secret to a magical Disney vacation that feels both luxurious and laid-back? Join us as we uncover the charm of Disney's Yacht Club Resort, starting with a chuckle over Zach's memorable "dad bod" shirt. We dive into the New England-style elegance that defines this resort, with its calming ambiance and shared perks from its neighbor, Disney's Beach Club Resort. Despite our initial hesitations about its darker decor, the Yacht Club's cozy atmosphere quickly won us over, especially after a long day of travel. With its unbeatable location near Epcot and the relaxing boat rides to Hollywood Studios, this resort is a tranquil haven that we wholeheartedly recommend.Hungry for more? Our culinary adventures at Disney's Yacht Club Resort are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From quick service bites to gourmet feasts, we cover it all. We rave about the Yachtsman Steakhouse, where premium steaks and seafood steal the show, complemented by an impressive scotch menu. For a more relaxed vibe, the Cruise Cup Lounge offers a perfect spot to unwind with a pint or a glass of wine, featuring tasty treats like Prime Rib Sliders and charcuterie. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or an upscale experience, the Yacht Club's dining options promise to satisfy every palate.And let's not forget the aquatic paradise that is Stormalong Bay, the crown jewel of the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Picture a sand-bottom pool, a lazy river, a life-size shipwreck replica, and one of the tallest resort waterslides at Walt Disney World—all in one place. We discuss the convenience of poolside dining at Hurricane Hannah's Waterside Bar and Grill, perfect for families wanting to maximize their pool time. Comparing Stormalong Bay to other Disney pools, we conclude that its combination of relaxation and fun makes it the ultimate pool destination. Tune in to hear all about our delightful stay, and don't miss the sneak peek of next week's episode featuring a dining review of Lamplight Lounge!Please Check Out Our Links Below: Our Sponsor:www.mainstreettravelco.com Email Us:circleofparks@gmail.com Our Website:www.circleofparks.com Facebook:www.facebook.com/circleofparks Instagram:www.instagram.com/circleofparks X:www.x.com/circleofparks Products we use: Our equipmentMicrophones: https://amzn.to/3T61oD5 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3Ibl4iuBluetooth Adapter: https://amzn.to/4a2MIufMicrophone Stand: https://amzn.to/3wrOrdSGoPro: https://amzn.to/3uT6RUlCable Organization: https://amzn.to/49oQAFUhttps://amzn.to/4bKe7CJhttps://amzn.to/3T5T1HEHeadphones: https://amzn.to/42S5FgG Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
In the 195th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave are hoping you came to the show hungry today... because it's all about dinner at Disney. To properly review and discuss as the great dining that was had in the recent agency trip, 3rd co-host #KylaKylaKyla joins to show -- first to give her tips on adults enjoying Disney Jr Live on Stage, and to comment on Animal Kingdom and what is removable. Then a rundown of meals shared together, either with Jenn, Dave, and Kyla all taking part, with just Dave and Kyla and significant others, or Dave and Lovely Steph. Included in this episode is a review of The Yachtsman Steakhouse... Rose & Crown... Raglan Road... Mama Melrose... Shiki Sai in Epcot... The Hollywood Brown Derby... and a quick look at Topolino's atop the Riviera Resort. And along the way, lots of laughs and some nonsense, as does happen when the three get together.
Just back from an adults-only trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate his wedding anniversary, Ryan fills us in on everything he and his wife did during their 4-day trip to the parks. They got their first experience with this year's edition of Food & Wine Festival, ventured to Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, and dined at the signature restaurant, Yachtsman Steakhouse. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com[Follow Us]Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMrYouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1NTwitter https://bit.ly/3G7gOxQTikTok https://bit.ly/3n4WJRp[Support]Patreon - Become a Member today! - https://bit.ly/3owsiXZ[Affiliates]1901 Candle Company - Use code OFFTHERAILS15 at checkout to save 15% on your purchase: https://bit.ly/1901CandleCoExpedition Roasters - Use code OFFTHEMONORAILS at checkout to save 10% on your purchase : https://bit.ly/3GDpeiUHuckleWolf - Use code OFFTHEMONORAILS at checkout to save 10% on your purchase of theme park inspired soaps and more: https://bit.ly/44TYiVaDVC Rental Store - Save up to 65% on Disney Deluxe Resort stays: https://bit.ly/3IgpZztDVC Resale Market - Buy & Sell Disney Vacation Club contracts and save: https://bit.ly/3HSL3L9Unlocked Magic - Join the ultimate Disney community and get exclusive access to trip planning tools and discounts - https://bit.ly/UnlockedMagic*When using any of our affiliate links, we may receive compensation from the companies or brands for promoting their products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We wrap-up our runDisney Princess Half-Marathon coverage today with Scott's thoughts on the weekend! We hear about how he had to make the last-minute decision to go down early due to the big snowstorm that affected the northern plains the days before the races and his unexpected (and funny) stay at Pop Century! Then, we hear this thoughts on staying in the Royal Guest Rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, as well as thoughts on running all three races including his daughter's first half-marathon! We also talk dining at Ohana, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Ale & Compass breakfast, and much more! We hope you enjoy today's podcast! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Foodie friends - explore all the signature dining offered at Walt Disney World. Jeff and Sandy take you through the 6 options at the Parks (Brown Derby, LeCellier, Monsieur Pauls, Takumi-Tei, Tiffins and Cinderella's Royal Table as well as the 6 options at the Resorts (California Grill, Citricos, Narcossees, Flying Fish, Jiko & Yachtsman Steakhouse), so no park ticket required! Check out our previous episode on dining in Disney Springs to hear all about Boathouse, Jaleo, Morimoto Asia, Paddlefish, STK, Wolfgang. Plus we'll touch on the incredible Victoria & Alberts! Hear about dress codes, including kids and more!
On this episode, we talk about some news including the release of 2023 Disney World Vacation packages and the return of Minnie Vans later this month. We also review 3 restaurants we tried over Memorial Day weekend - Yachtsman Steakhouse, Big River Grille, and Grand Floridian Cafe.Links2023 Disney World Vacation Packages went on sale yesterday! Book through travelwithzip.com!Virtual Queue and LL Availability is getting better for Cosmic Rewind since its opening - WDWMagicMinnie Vans are returning to service guests soon! - Disney Parks BlogShowtimes have been set for the returning Finding Nemo show, set for June 13th - WDWmagicThe Princess and The Frog overlay on Splash Mountain is rumored to be coming in 2024 - Blog MickeySummer House on the Lake coming to Disney Springs - Blog MickeyPride month has some special food items available - Disney Parks BlogJoin Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com1901 Candle CompanyWe're excited to launch our brand new Disney Scented Candles & You Can Learn More at 1901candleco.com.Latest CTM Apparel Release: Help Me, I'm PoorGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereGoogle Podcasts - Click HereAmazon Podcasts - Click HereFollow Us on Social Media CTM Facebook Community: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicTikTok: @capturethemagicTwitter: @capthemagicVisit Us Online Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capturethemagicpodcast.com - Listen to our weekly podcast!Ctmuniversal.com – find the latest episodes!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip A Dee Doo Dah Travel - visit travelwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!Expedition Roasters - visit ctmexpedition.com to get 15% off you order, no code needed!Kingdom Strollers - visit kingdomstrollers.com to save up to 50% off theme park stroller rental prices
Bobby and Amanda weigh-in on the Galactic Starcruiser. Plus, a recap of their visit to Yachtsman Steakhouse. Is this their highest rated meal ever?
Happy Monday, everyone! Today we head to North Carolina to talk with Listener Taylor about her trip to Disney's All-Star Movies Resort last month! We talk about why Year of a Million Dreams was such a special time in Disney history, and then we get to her drive down from North Carolina to Walt Disney World overnight! We also discuss planning a trip with extended family, visiting Universal Studios for a couple of days, great meals at places like Geyser Point, Homecomin', and Yachtsman Steakhouse and much more! We hope you enjoy today's show! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
The guys answer listener questions on topics including Magic Kingdom restaurants, new DVC perks, shorter DVC contracts, DVC for moderate resorts, and 50th Anniversary merchandise. According to a few guest reports, Disney has stated that they are no longer offering transportation of perishable goods between resorts. More Fab 50 statues have been announced and the guys discuss a speculative list of all 50 statues. Disney has announced that many restaurants are reopening in August including the Yachtsman Steakhouse, Pizzafari, Columbia Harbour House, and Toledo. Disney released a video of Imagineers discussing new details about the Galactic Starcruiser hotel including food, entertainment and storyline. A new video released by Disney shows a behind the scenes look at the upcoming “Harmonious” Nighttime Spectacular at EPCOT including some footage of the show.
Season 2, Episode 31 - The Super Six, Part 2 The Super Six, Part 2 Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 31 for August 2, 2021, and our feature topic today is The Super Six, Part 2. For today's pod, we're taking a look at what we call The Super Six -- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Here's our rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Re-opening on August 5 -- Columbia Harbour House!!!!!!Sophie: We spoke a while back about the Disney Fab 50 statues coming to the parks for the 50th anniversary. Well, more details are being released! Daisy Duck, Pooh, and Piglet are going to be part of the statue series!Brenda: In addition to the Harbour House reopening, we have some other restaurants reopening as well! Here's the list:Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney's Yacht Club -- August 5Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort -- August 5Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom Park -- August 2.Connect with us! Here's how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: The Super Six, Part 2In today's post, we conclude our look at what we call “The Super Six”, also known as the big six characters for Disney: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Today, we are focusing on Goofy, Pluto, and Daisy Duck!Mike's Choice: Goofy GoofFirst appeared in the 1932 short “Mickey's Revue”Originally named Dippy DawgWas originally going to be a one-shot character, but he was so popular with the public and with the staff that he got his own series of films, starting with Goofy and Wilbur in 1939.His patented guffaw was courtesy of Pinto Colvig, Goofy's original voice actor.Some of his other names:Dippy DawgThe GoofGeorge GeefG.G. GeefGoofus D. DawgSuper GoofSport GoofyG.G. GoofGoof"Goofy" GoofGoofball (by Mortimer)Parents:Amos GoofyMaSiblings:GaffyGeefy (younger brother)What I know him for:Pictures in the Parks (show pictures)Mickey's PhilharMagicGoofy's Candy CompanyMickey & Minnie's Runaway RailwayGoofy's BarnstormerGoofy's Sky School (Disney's California Adventure Park)Brenda's Choice: PlutoSophie's Choice: Daisy DuckThis Day in Disney History for August 2Disney's California AdventureDisney Who's Who CharacterMerida from BraveA little bit of Walt““How very fortunate we are as artists to have a medium whose potential limits are still far off in the future; a medium of entertainment where, theoretically at least, the only limit is the imagination of the artist.”- Walt DisneyComing next week: Our Top Five Disney ShowsSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.
This week we talk about the best character meal to go to, there's a SPOILER about Happily Ever After and how you can extend your day in the park! Plus we talk to Chloe about free cocktails, the differences between Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World and where to get the best garlic bread in the world! Attractions/Resorts/Services featured: Character meals, Epcot, Polynesian, Garden Grill, Animal Kingdom, The Contemporary, California Grill, Magic Kingdom, Happily Ever After, Haunted Mansion, Tower of Terror, Everest, Tron, Fantasyland, Yachtsman Steakhouse, All Star Music, Skipper Canteen, Universal, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Test Track, Splash Mountain.
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WDW Beyond the Gates Episode #280 - Yacht Club Trip Review In this week's episode of the WDW Beyond the Gates Podcast, Mike & Gary are once again joined by Mike's better half, Sweet Suzie! They discuss their recent stay at the Yacht Club, dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse and their time at Storm-along Bay. The guy's also get in their 2019 British Open picks and discuss first tee announcing. Thanks for listening, Mike & Gary
Pam, Rikki, and Mike are then here answering your great questions! Today's topics include looking for a place to practice the tuba at Walt Disney World, tips for someone headed to the Food & Wine Festival for the first time, tips for the Pirate & Pals Fireworks Cruise, Yachtsman Steakhouse or LeCellier, and much more! We hope that you enjoy today's podcast! Please send us your question to mike@beourguestpodcast.com. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter@BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at VirtualMickey.com for sponsoring today's podcast!
These are notes from this episode. There's much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation. Become a WDW Prep To Go Patron WDW Prep To Go Patrons pay a little to unlock even more content than what’s on the main podcast feed, such as a private FB Group and exclusive audio that’s released on a private podcast feed. Become a Patron Now Leave me a message Want to be considered for a trip report? Please leave me a SpeakPipe message with your name, trip dates, resort, and who is in your group. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo. Links/notes mentioned in this episode Airport Global Entry might be worth it Some credit cards refund the amount If 1 person gets it, often the others in the travel group will get it as well. Kids 12 and under can go through line w/adult who has it. Use Lyft or private driver to get to WDW Stay in hotel with easiest commute Boardwalk hotels or Contemporary Pop Century otherwise Transportation Walk if you can Take Lyft/Minnie Van to cut down transport times Dining Eat near where you’ll be Dine at good restaurants that aren’t the hardest reservations to get. The Wave, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Tutto Italia. To avoid being stuck to ADRs, make them last minute and/or eat Quick Service Touring Get After Hours tickets to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios if available With little ones, consider Early Morning Magic for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Don’t try to do everything, but pick a few top priorities Make good FastPass+ reservations and get more once the first 3 are used Return home Use Resort Airline Check-In at resort Take Lyft or private driver to airport Quick tip of the day Via Sarah on Instagram: When considering Park Hopping, look in the My Disney Experience app for the park with the most available FastPasses. Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep To Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes (and please leave a review!) Subscribe in Google Play Subscribe to the feed Listen on Stitcher
AJ and Andrew talk about all the way you can get around the Walt Disney Restort area with Disney Transportation, from boats to buses to monorails and beyond, there are a lot of options available. We also talk about one of our favorite restaurants, Yachtsman Steakhouse, an all around excellent dining experience and top notch steakhouse, it's not to be missed. Finally we take a spoiler light look at Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the first in hopefully many new Star Wars movies that Disney and Lucasfilm creates.
Z is for...Zurg! Sunni aka @thedisneymamatravels takes us along on her VIP tour for opening day at Toy Story Land! She shares all the fun from her recent trip, from fine dining at Yachtsman Steakhouse and Artist Point to a day at Universal. Sunni is a travel agent for Disney destinations! Follow her on Instagram and don't forget to subscribe to The Disney Mama on YouTube. Do you have a question you want us to answer on the show? Get in touch here! Don’t forget to join our private Disney World A to Z Facebook Group! Subscribe to Emma’s YouTube channel which has lots of Disney World vlogs! Social Media:Twitter Instagram Facebook Emma’s Instagram
The Mad Chatters Podcast | Walt Disney World and Around the Disney Universe
This week our series on the table service restaurants at Walt Disney World takes us to the BoardWalk area, where we visit nine dining locations at three different Disney resort hotels, including Beaches & Cream, Flying Fish, Yachtsman Steakhouse, and the new Ale & Compass. Join us for another culinary tour as we read these menus and give our own takes. In another Mad Chatter game, we try to guess the Disney movie based on the film’s dialogue at the 30-minute mark. Plus, we host another zany round of Chatter Jeopardy, in which we provide ridiculous questions to off-the-wall answers. Come join the fun! Are you on social media? We’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
Ceremony at Sea Breeze Point, dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse, dessert party at Canada Overlook in Epcot.
1994 wedding at Yacht Club Gazebo with dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse; 2014 vow renewal ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion and reception at Whitehall Room & Patio
Do you believe in Epcot? The Listener Interaction Satchel includes questions on new steaks at the Yachtsman Steakhouse, magic bands and credit cards, DVC follow up, drunks at Food and Wine, and trade follow ups.
The DIS Unplugged - A Weekly Roundtable Discussion About All Things Disney World
Kevin has a re-review of the Yachtsman Steakhouse.
Welcome to Episode #15 of the DizFanatic "Ears On Ears" podcast! This is our "Lovey Dovey" episode. Thinking of popping the big question in Disney? Well some special friends have joined us to discuss getting engaged in Walt Disney World. We share their experiences and some advice on this magical subject. Of course we also talk a bit about some recent exciting Disney news. As promised, our guests sent in a brief overview of their stories. Of course it's more fun to hear all of the details, but here are some quick notations: Kristin & Cory: My fiance Cory is everything in a man that I always hoped I would have – he's smart, he's funny, he's always there for me, he's just amazing. We've been together for four years now – and we're a great team. On our vacation to Disney World in July 2010, Cory proposed to me on the beach of the Polynesian Resort, right before the fireworks. He was so nervous! He got down on one knee, and told me that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. It had to be the most magical night of my life. Standing there, watching the fireworks surround the Magic Kingdom, with a brand new ring on my finger and a future to look forward to, was like a dream. It's like we were in another world and the fireworks were just for us! When Cory proposed I was so surprised, and so so happy! Disney is such a special place for us. My parents brought my sister and I to Disney every year as kids, and we have continued to go every year as adults. It has always been a special place to me and my family, even more so since my father passed away unexpectedly 2 years ago. It was his favorite place in the world and we feel like a piece of him is there on the Seven Seas Lagoon by the Magic Kingdom. This made the proposal location that much more meaningful. Cory wanted to propose in Disney because it was a special place to us, but knew that that particular location meant even more to me. It's as if my dad was there with us, giving us his approval (and a pat on the back to Cory for choosing to propose in Disney) We are now planning our wedding in Disney World for November 2011. It is so very exciting and we just can't wait. Thanks to Mike and Anna for having us on their amazing Disney podcast! We had a great time! See ya real soon! =) Kristen & Dave: Dave, his family, and I were in Disney World December 29-January 2. We went to Yachtsman Steakhouse for a New Years Eve/birthday dinner (his dad's birthday was December 31st and my 21st birthday was January 1). After dinner, we went to the Magic Kingdom for the fireworks. After the fireworks, we walked up closer to Cinderella's Castle. I had wanted to get our picture taken the entire time we were in Disney in front of Cinderella's Castle. Dave kept putting it off... until that night. He took me to a place on the side of the castle where there was a Photopass photographer. We were standing there around 12:10am. I was getting so frustrated because Dave wouldn't look towards the camera to have our picture taken. He kept looking at me and trying to get me to face him. Finally, I turned towards him. Out of nowhere, he grabbed my hand and dropped to one knee. I was completely speechless and started crying. The Magic Kingdom was loud that night with a DJ playing in the background. I don't remember the music or the people around. I just remember looking down at him on one knee. It felt as if it was just Dave and I. Everything around me completely disappeared. It was the most magical moment of my life. I'm so happy I found my prince charming. And, dreams really do come true. And, the link to the video :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUd0EO0xaAY And finally, Adam & Denise who were unable to be with us: We got engaged in January 2008. We were both in college working part time retail jobs, so we weren't making very much money. We had to drive down, because there was no way we could afford a flight, a car, park tickets, meals, gas, and the rest. So we decided to drive straight through overnight because we just wanted to get down there ASAP. We were absolutely exhausted the next day, and spent most of it sleeping. We stayed with my aunt and uncle who live about 45 minutes from the parks. We went to the Magic Kingdom a few days later, and we went with my aunt and uncle who knew what was about to happen. Before we got to the Magic Kingdom, we stopped for a big breakfast. It was a nice way to start the day, but I was already jittery and stopping to eat just made me more anxious! When we got to the park, we spent some time walking down Main Street and even got our picture with Daisy Duck. Denise said later that she thought I was going to pop the question that day, but I kind of threw her off by stopping to take pictures and such on the way to the castle. Also, she said she was looking for a ring box but couldn't find one so that confused her, too. The truth was that I was carrying the ring around in my pants pocket, which made me extremely nervous. I was checking my pocket about every 30 seconds to make sure it was still there! When we got to the Castle, there was already a small crowd of people taking pictures, so we had to wait for a little bit to get our chance in front of the Castle. It finally came down to Denise and I and another family. The gentleman from the other family asked us if we wanted to go next, and I'm usually always courteous in this situation and allow the other person to go first, but in this case I said "Yes, thank you." So we gave our camera to my aunt who said she would take the picture, and took our place in front of the castle. When we were up there, I dropped to one knee and asked her to be my princess. She said yes, of course. When it was over, we walked back to my aunt and uncle and the gentleman from the other family told us he was really glad he let us go first! There were also more people there that came as the whole thing happened, and one lady was even crying! It was a pretty awesome thing, and it's a memory we'll share forever. What was the first thing we did after getting engaged? We hopped on the newly refurbed Haunted Mansion! Nothing starts off a life of togetherness like the Haunted Mansion! We spent most of the rest of the day enjoying the Magic Kingdom. At dinnertime, my aunt and uncle treated us to a meal at the Kona Cafe in the Polynesian. It was a wonderful meal, and it's made that restaurant one of my personal favorites ever since. While we were eating, it rained pretty hard outside. That was perfect, because we missed all the weather and by the time dinner was over a lot of people had actually cleared out of the park. After dinner, we decided to take the monorail over to Epcot (we had a Park Hopper option on our tickets). Denise had never been to Epcot, and I wanted to take some time and show her some of the countries. We had a really romantic stroll around World Showcase and had a blast walking through some of the shops. After that, we went back over to the Magic Kingdom for SpectroMagic and Wishes. It was a wonderful day full of memories and magic, and it was special that we got to spend some of it with family also. If I have one piece of advice to give for someone planning on doing this, I'd have to say that you need to pick something special. The Castle may not be the perfect spot to do this, even though it might be tempting to do it there. WDW is full of romantic and fun things, so you have to pick the one thing that you and your special someone relate to. I can't really recommend one particular spot because there are so many, but I'm sure there has to be one that fits just right. Do some research and see what WDW has to offer. I'm sure you'll find the right place! This episode of the DizFanatic Podcast is sponsored by WDWTravels.com which is a full service travel company specializing in Disney vacations. Visit http://WDWTravels.com for a free quote today! Please visit our main website site http://DizFanatic.com for more information. Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our Youtube channel. Just search for DizFanatic. As always, feel free to email us at Mike@DizFanatic.com or leave us a voicemail on Skype. Thanks for joining us!
The DIS Unplugged - A Weekly Roundtable Discussion About All Things Disney World
This week we'll tell you about the top news stories on the DIS including the announcement by Disneyland that the Grand Californian will be undergoing an important expansion soon The team reports this week on Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Kevin Klose has a review of the Yachtsman Steakhouse, and in our ForumWatch Segment we'll tell you what threads we're following on DISBoards.com All that plus you emails and roundtable Rapid-Fire on this week's edition of the DIS Unplugged.