Mrs Minnie
A Disney Loving Photographer
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We have just entered double digits, folks. So
.its time for a pre-trip report! This trip was originally planned for October during our real wedding anniversary but we just couldnt pass up the FREE DDP so we decided to move it up by three weeks. However, I hesitated starting this since our plans are somewhat up in the air (yet again!) but I figured the trip will eventually happen so whats the harm in starting it now
right? After putting in many successful years with his company, my DH was recently laid-off during a restructure. Thankfully they offered a pretty good severance package and hes good at what he does so we know something will come along eventually (turns out this was a good thing as they sold the company a few weeks afterward and those unfortunate souls did not receive severance packages). This really made me start to question our WDW trip planned for 9/18/13 9/25/2013 at CBR (with FREE DDP). Our plan is to carry on as if we are still going in September with the hopes that we will be able to pay off the remainder of our balance by the beginning of August (wish us lots o luck on this one
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On to more happy things: The Plans!
We are planning to fly out on Wednesday 9/18/2013 sometime in the AM flights not purchased yet. I hope to be at the resort by about noon so that we can check-in, drop the bags and head to DTD. I love DTD and it has been a tradition to go there the first night of any stay. We have a 6:25pm ADR for Bongos Cuban Café and will hopefully hit up the Margarita Stand and some shopping.
On Thursday, 9/19 we have a 9:15am ADR for Donalds Safari Breakfast at Tusker House (the hubs is a HUGE Donald fan so this should be fun) and then we will tour AK for the first time until park close. After AK we will head to the Boardwalk for some exploring and dinner at the Brewery also a DH request.
On Friday, 9/20 we will be in MK all day! I tried for a ressie at BOG but was unsuccessful. Truth be told, Im OK with this as Id prefer to have dinner off-site from the parks (not sure why but I just feel like this is better for us). So, we have an ADR at Boma Friday night at 8:30pm. Well probably explore AKL and perhaps do a bit of shopping at the gift shop.
Saturday, 9/21 is our un-planned day. DH isnt too into structured itineraries so Ive included a free day where we can do whatever strikes our fancy golf, waterpark, non-Disney attraction, whatever However, we have a love of all things Irish (we visited Ireland last October for our one-year wedding anniversary and my family has some strong Irish roots, some still in Ireland) so we have a 6:45pm ADR for Raglan Road in DTD. More shopping and drinks to follow, Im sure
Sunday, 9/22 is EPCOT day! Between MK and EPCOT, were not sure which is our favorite park. DH and I have both traveled pretty extensively so we absolutely love WS. Because we love Mexican food and drink we have a lunch ADR for San Angel Inn with a few spins around the Mexico ride thrown in for good measure. Well close out this day in EPCOT with drinks around the world!
On Monday, 9/23 well visit DHS for the first time and end the day with a 5:55pm ADR at the Hollywood Brown Derby. Ive been craving the grapefruit cake even though Ive never had it before (courtesy of this site!) so Im sure well include a few of those with dinner.
Tuesday, 9/24 marks our last full day in WDW so well spend it in true Disney style at MK! We have an 8:20pm ADR for Kona Café (Im so looking forward to this one!) followed by a look around the Poly (complete with visions of our next stay as Im sure to fall in love with this resort!).
Depending on our flights out, Wednesday 9/25 will be filled with check-out, breakfast somewhere in DTD and a little last-minute shopping not to mention some tears shed for our last day in WDW.
Since joining this lovely site, Ive been making a list of various foods, drinks, attractions, etc. that wed like to try so in the remaining 99 days or so Ill list those thoughts here in this thread. Also, I promise future posts will include lots and lots of pictures as I am a Disney loving photographer. Hopefully (and God willing) Ill have an actual trip report to share come September 26th!
Cheers!
On to more happy things: The Plans!
We are planning to fly out on Wednesday 9/18/2013 sometime in the AM flights not purchased yet. I hope to be at the resort by about noon so that we can check-in, drop the bags and head to DTD. I love DTD and it has been a tradition to go there the first night of any stay. We have a 6:25pm ADR for Bongos Cuban Café and will hopefully hit up the Margarita Stand and some shopping.
On Thursday, 9/19 we have a 9:15am ADR for Donalds Safari Breakfast at Tusker House (the hubs is a HUGE Donald fan so this should be fun) and then we will tour AK for the first time until park close. After AK we will head to the Boardwalk for some exploring and dinner at the Brewery also a DH request.
On Friday, 9/20 we will be in MK all day! I tried for a ressie at BOG but was unsuccessful. Truth be told, Im OK with this as Id prefer to have dinner off-site from the parks (not sure why but I just feel like this is better for us). So, we have an ADR at Boma Friday night at 8:30pm. Well probably explore AKL and perhaps do a bit of shopping at the gift shop.
Saturday, 9/21 is our un-planned day. DH isnt too into structured itineraries so Ive included a free day where we can do whatever strikes our fancy golf, waterpark, non-Disney attraction, whatever However, we have a love of all things Irish (we visited Ireland last October for our one-year wedding anniversary and my family has some strong Irish roots, some still in Ireland) so we have a 6:45pm ADR for Raglan Road in DTD. More shopping and drinks to follow, Im sure
Sunday, 9/22 is EPCOT day! Between MK and EPCOT, were not sure which is our favorite park. DH and I have both traveled pretty extensively so we absolutely love WS. Because we love Mexican food and drink we have a lunch ADR for San Angel Inn with a few spins around the Mexico ride thrown in for good measure. Well close out this day in EPCOT with drinks around the world!
On Monday, 9/23 well visit DHS for the first time and end the day with a 5:55pm ADR at the Hollywood Brown Derby. Ive been craving the grapefruit cake even though Ive never had it before (courtesy of this site!) so Im sure well include a few of those with dinner.
Tuesday, 9/24 marks our last full day in WDW so well spend it in true Disney style at MK! We have an 8:20pm ADR for Kona Café (Im so looking forward to this one!) followed by a look around the Poly (complete with visions of our next stay as Im sure to fall in love with this resort!).
Depending on our flights out, Wednesday 9/25 will be filled with check-out, breakfast somewhere in DTD and a little last-minute shopping not to mention some tears shed for our last day in WDW.
Since joining this lovely site, Ive been making a list of various foods, drinks, attractions, etc. that wed like to try so in the remaining 99 days or so Ill list those thoughts here in this thread. Also, I promise future posts will include lots and lots of pictures as I am a Disney loving photographer. Hopefully (and God willing) Ill have an actual trip report to share come September 26th!
Cheers!
