Disney apologises after employee thwarts marriage proposal

When he got down on one knee on a stage in front of Sleeping Beauty’s castle, he hoped it would be the perfect moment, in the “happiest place on earth”.

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ANAHEIM (California) • Instead, those dreams were dashed by a Disneyland Paris employee wearing a polo shirt and Mickey Mouse ears attached to a headband.

“My mind was empty,” said Mr Ante, who spoke on the condition that he be identified only by his given name to maintain his privacy and that of his now-fiancee.

Just moments after Mr Ante had removed the engagement ring from his pocket, the employee darted onto the stage, snatched it and directed the couple down the stairs, where, according to video footage of the event posted on Reddit last week, he suggested that they could continue their proposal.

In a daze, Mr Ante told the employee: “She said ‘yes’.”

The man responded: “Yes, that’s great, but over here, it’s going to be even better.”

The episode, which took place on May 21 and has now been viewed by thousands online, has stoked anger at Disney and the employee for the ruinous act, while many others have rallied in support of the couple.