Okay, I can share mine, but I don't think it's quite as magical as some of these other amazing stories!
From my perspective:
We spent New Years Eve in Epcot. We got there about 7 AM and went straight to Soarin', then to Test Track, then back to The Living Seas. We walked around (And ate our way through) World Showcase, stopping at France at the bakery and lots of other places.
After getting margaritas at Mexico we sat for a little while before heading over to Character connection. Dave has a Disney Visa so we stopped at the private character greeting for Disney Visa members, and once we walked in (private!) Mickey and Pluto were there!!! It was amazing to be with just the two of them and us... and we got lots of photos. Right afterwards we went over to Character Connection and met with Mickey (again), Pluto (again!), Minnie, Goofy, Chip and Dale. We still had about an hour and a half to kill before our Coral Reef reservations!
We walked over to Journey into the Imagination, and rode it, still needing to kill around 45 minutes or so. We sat in The Living Seas for a while, watched a Diver come down, met with the Manatees, and people watched for a while. We ended up walking over to Coral Reef just a bit early. I had Dave check in for our reservations while I went to the bathroom. Dave went in afterwards and we both took our fanny packs off and got seated immediately.
For those of you who don't know what Coral Reef Restaurant is like, it's surrounded by giant aquariums. The tables go right up to the tank! It's very romantic and very neat. I had been saying all day that my day would be made if only we could get a table right next to the tank. Right next to the tank we sat! I was so excited!
The fish were amazing. A big old sea turtle came down! There were sharks and lots of other things that were just too neat. We placed our orders and our salads came down. When I looked back into the tank, the neatest thing happened! There was a diver in there! He waved and he posed for pictures a little bit then he came over to our table. He brought something out from behind his back. It was a sign!!
He pointed to me and then placed the sign against the window. It said "Elizabeth, I love you."
Then he turned the sign around. I started to cry. The rest of the sign said "Will you marry me? Love, Dave"
I looked to my right and there was Dave, on his knee with an engagement ring! He took my hand and said "Elizabeth I love you more than anything. Will you marry me?"
Of course I said yes! The entire restaurant began to cheer and clap, taking pictures while the diver started to throw rocks in the air for celebration! Dave put the ring on my finger and the rest shall be history!
From his perspective:
The first thing I did was pick out the perfect ring. I knew she liked princess cut diamonds the best and didn't want a solitaire. After getting advice from everyone at the jewelry store I chose the ring. After about a week I picked up the ring and in a couple days had her mom keep the ring for me.
The next thing was to decide how I was going to propose and when. I already knew we were going to Disney, what place would be more perfect. Then I thought that there would be no better time than New Years Eve. The only part left was the how. I had heard a rumor about divers with signs at the Coral Reef Restaurant. I knew how much we were both looking forward to eating there and decided it was the perfect place.
I contacted Disney and was put in touch with the Manager of the Coral Reef Restaurant. Over the months leading up to the trip we emailed each other putting in place the plans for the diver, the sign, a special menu with pictures of us in it, and a way to get it on video. Finally it was time to head to Disney with the ring in hand.
I don't remember a lot about that day. I was nervous all day, not because I thought Liz may say no, but because I'm a very shy person and I was about to propose in the middle of a restaurant at Walt Disney World with all eyes on me.
We were seated next to the aquarium and Liz sat down next to the aquarium, not by the aisle. I convinced her to move to the seat across from mine. Then, Liz started taking pictues of everything in the aquarium. I was pulled aside and told that the diver was on his way, more nervous yet. I kept looking for the diver and finally the moment arrived. The diver showed the first side of the sign and slid out of my chair and got down on one knee. I saw the moment of realization on her face as she knew what was coming. She looked back towards me, I knew everyone was watching but I just focused on the love of my life and asked her to marry me. As expected, she said yes. I could finally breathe easier.
The rest of our dinner, we were the toast of the restaurant. We brought in the New year, newly engaged and on the road to getting married.
And the video (though I'm sure many of you have seen it already!):