We have just entered double digits, folks. So....it's time for a pre-trip report! This trip was originally planned for October during our real wedding anniversary but we just couldn't 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 what's 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 he's 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....).
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 Cafe and will hopefully hit up the Margarita Stand and some shopping.
On Thursday, 9/19 we have a 9:15am ADR for Donald's 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, I'm OK with this as I'd 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. We'll probably explore AKL and perhaps do a bit of shopping at the gift shop.
Saturday, 9/21 is our un-planned day. DH isn't too into structured itineraries so I've 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, I'm sure 
Sunday, 9/22 is EPCOT day! Between MK and EPCOT, we're 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. We'll close out this day in EPCOT with drinks around the world!
On Monday, 9/23 we'll visit DHS for the first time and end the day with a 5:55pm ADR at the Hollywood Brown Derby. I've been craving the grapefruit cake even though I've never had it before (courtesy of this site!) so I'm sure we'll include a few of those with dinner.
Tuesday, 9/24 marks our last full day in WDW so we'll spend it in true Disney style...at MK! We have an 8:20pm ADR for Kona Cafe (I'm so looking forward to this one!) followed by a look around the Poly (complete with visions of our next stay as I'm 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, I've been making a list of various foods, drinks, attractions, etc. that we'd like to try so in the remaining 99 days or so I'll 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) I'll have an actual trip report to share come September 26th! 
Cheers!
"Of all of our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language" - W.Disney
Something will happen, never fear!
we will be there at the same time as you! 
so sad to read this. I hope things change though and you are able to go xxx