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My kind of touring style of World Showcase! I love just strolling around, taking in the sights, sampling a few snacks along the way! And gosh darn it - Now I want a piece of salted caramel!! :roll eyes: And my bag is empty
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Nice leisurely stroll around WS. I'm enjoying your report and adding the caramel spot to my places to stop!
It was soooo yummy.
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Great pics as you work your way around the world!
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So glad you got to enjoy WS. Can't wait to read about Chefs de France.
We did enjoy WS, but a bit of a spoiler,De France was just okay!
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My kind of touring style of World Showcase! I love just strolling around, taking in the sights, sampling a few snacks along the way! And gosh darn it - Now I want a piece of salted caramel!! :roll eyes: And my bag is empty
Have a piece for me when you are there next.
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We finally landed in France, at La Chef De France right on time for our ADR at 6:00 pm. We waited under the awning as the rain was really coming down. In just a few minutes they called us in. I asked to be seated in the section with the windows on the side facing the lake. We did not get a window seat, but pretty close.
We took a few minutes to look over the menu. Candi decided to go with one of the Pre Fixe mene options. She had the French onion Soup and spare ribs. I wanted to try the snails just so I could say I tried them. My entree was the gourmet Mac & Cheese.
As we talked and gazed into each others eyes -- ye right, we talked about missing our kids -- our waitress brought out some bread. It was a little french baguette and butter. I loved the bread so much, I had to ask for a second. This was one of my favorite parts of the meal. Wish I had some right now.
Pretty quickly our apps came out. Candi tried her soup first, and it was really good, and a huge portion. I would have to help her, and we still did not finish it. Again, food envy here. If we ever went back, I would make this and the bread my entire meal.
Then on to my esquargo, ie snails. Lets just say, I tried them, well actually I ate them. But they were just okay. A little to gummy for me. But they did have lots of garlic, and I love garlic. At $12, I felt the need to finish them, and now I have the braging right. Next time, I'll order the soup -- LOL!
Our main courses were kinda the same in terms of how we felt about them, they were okay. I would not say this was my favorite meal, but we both enjoyed what we had. My "fancy" mac-n-cheese had a very strong cheese flavor, and not a cheese I am used to. Candi's was better. Her spare ribs, ie roast was and potatoes were very good and the meat was so tender. Again, this is becoming a trend. Our favorite meals are happening at counter service locations for $20 as opposed to $70+ table service, go figure.
The real treat came in the form of Creme Brulee as dessert. Yum! This was our second time to have this in three days in different places. It was not as good at CG, but we still licked the platter clean. Or at least we would have it we though noone was watching.
So out the door we go, reflecting on the meal. It was pretty romantic, and probably as close to a cafe in France as we will ever get. I am happy we went, but it would not be on the top of my list for must do returns.
By this time it is pouring the rain. As we leave we head over to Impressions De France. Like the china movie, who knows where to look, but it was amazing.
we were standing in the rain, so we decided to just head out for the night. We planned to see Illuminations another night. We would just have to check out England and Canada on another day. That is the beauty of a longer trip, when you know you will be back.
One other note, as we were entering World Showcase, we had picked up three KidCot Perry items. As we went from country to country, we had the cast member stamp and sign the item. We thought this would be a nice and FREE gift we could take back home to our kids. We got a few weird looks, but in most countries, they were happy to work with us.
We made one more stop. There was no line for SpaceShip Earth. We climbed in and ride. This was one of my favorites from our last trip. It is so interesting and I love the animatronics. We did manage to get in a car right behind a group of local college aged punks that talked about how cheesy the ride was all the way though. We did not let it ruin our time, just relaxed and enjoyed the show.
On the way out I remembered our voucher for a FREE picture from Chase. This was one of the longest lines in the park. Plan accordingly if you plan to stop on your way out.
We had stopped by the Epcot Character spot on the was out, as there was no waite. Had fun with each of the characters. A little explination on Goofy. We were haveing them sign a large vinalmation, and he signed on Mickey's but. He wanted to show his as well. Funny stuff.
As we actually walked out of the park and stopped for a Photo Pass in our pancho’s, Illumination got started. We just listened as we strolled out to catch a bus. As always, the ride seemed long, but made the bed feel so nice in the morning.
so nice you didn't let the rain spoil your evening. I'm with you on the meals. I'm just as happy with CS. I feel like everyone on the board eats these incredible meals at WDW and I just don't - not at home not at WDW. I'm just a plain Jane I guess.
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All caught up again! First, I'm so glad I'm not the only one who finds DHS confusing. I confused my husband in 2010 because I kept referring to MGM and he finally stopped me and asked where the 5th park was that I kept referring to.
Sounds like you have had a nice time so far - your wife's smile is just adorable Love the honest review of the meals. We thought about Cali Grill in 2010 because my parents would have stayed with the kids, but in the end, my husband felt the menu was "too fofoo" for him.
Love your writing style and can't wait to read more!
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so nice you didn't let the rain spoil your evening. I'm with you on the meals. I'm just as happy with CS. I feel like everyone on the board eats these incredible meals at WDW and I just don't - not at home not at WDW. I'm just a plain Jane I guess.
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We never did. Just trucked on and typically just did somethign indie. I think if anything, it caused us to do things we mignt not have done, like lots of character pictures -- which in the end we loved doing.
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All caught up again! First, I'm so glad I'm not the only one who finds DHS confusing. I confused my husband in 2010 because I kept referring to MGM and he finally stopped me and asked where the 5th park was that I kept referring to.
Sounds like you have had a nice time so far - your wife's smile is just adorable Love the honest review of the meals. We thought about Cali Grill in 2010 because my parents would have stayed with the kids, but in the end, my husband felt the menu was "too fofoo" for him.
Love your writing style and can't wait to read more!
My wife kepts calling it MGM also, that in funny. I had to finally stop correcting her, but thst is a different story.
I will give her your compliment. As far as the food, I do not regret anything. And honestly, will probably do it againg in June of 2015. It is just part of the fun.
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Great pictures! Glad you enjoyed the meal and atmosphere! Sorry about the rain!
Thanks!
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I can only imagine how much you must be missing your kids. DH and I were only there for four days and on the day we were to leave we were actually excited to be getting on the ME bus to the airport. Don't get me wrong, we had an amazing trip but we couldn't wait to get home to our kids.
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Love the honest review of the meals. We thought about Cali Grill in 2010 because my parents would have stayed with the kids, but in the end, my husband felt the menu was "too fofoo" for him. 
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