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I'm glad you enjoyed your meal at Monsieur Paul's! I haven't eaten there yet, but did not like Bistro, since they were not very accommodating to vegetarians! The MP menu doesn't look any better, but maybe they'd be more willing to adjust. I understand the bias against veggies at many upscale restaurants, but think in this day and age and at WDW, they should be a bit nicer about it! All the other signatures do a fantastic and creative job with vegetarian choices. Bellvue Lounge is one of my favorite spots to relax.
It is sort of strange about the vegetarian options there, When I was in France last year it's sort of the same thing with very few vegetarian options on most restaurant menus. Our tour director mentioned this and I guess France is just a meat eating country. Even the salads for lunch, most have some kind of meat in them. At least in Italy you can always have a pasta or risotto!
Actually, at Victoria and Albert's at the GF they do have a separate vegetarian menu if you want this and can mix and match as well!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Dinner looked amazing! Glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like a great first Disney day!
Dinner was fantastic and was better than I was expecting! Had a great first day, even though a bit tiring towards the end, but worth it!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Another excellent update. Glad you enjoyed your meal at Monsieur Paul. I guess I will keep it on our list!
Glad you enjoyed it and Monsieur Paul is definitely worth dining there, even if a bit expensive, but that's Disney for you! Just save up for your next trip! Perhaps, you can squeeze it in on your upcoming trip, which begins shortly?
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Wow, that was a long day! I'm glad you enjoyed Monsieur Paul's and thankfully your dinner experience was very different to ours. I was relieved to see that they allowed you to take your time, as our meal was just so rushed which really spoilt it.
Amazing meal you had at Monsieur Paul. My mom has decided this is the place she wants to experience when we take our trip in 2016. Very happy to hear that it's even BETTER than Bistro de Paris was!!
Wow, that was a long day! I'm glad you enjoyed Monsieur Paul's and thankfully your dinner experience was very different to ours. I was relieved to see that they allowed you to take your time, as our meal was just so rushed which really spoilt it.
It was certainly a long day and always felt being over tired is how I was able to do it, if that makes any sense!
Monsieur Paul was a great experience and the cuisine was just so good and well prepared and better than Bistro was, even though I did like Bistro as well. Perhaps, I had a better staff than you did. I remember your WDW/Aulani TR where you dined here! So what went wrong with your meal and how much did they rush you? Just wish you had a better experience here, considering the price tag as I remember you enjoying the cuisine itself here.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
It was a great meal and experience and so well done, even though a big hit in the wallet!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Glad you have a great first experience at Monsieur Paul! Food looked amazing!
Nice wind down to your evening as well.
Off topic, what building did you stay in at POR?
Monsieur Paul was a great meal and experience and glad I dined there! Was quite tired after a long first day.
I was in Alligator Bayou at POR and Building #38. The first of the AB buildings next to Magnolia Bend and Oak Manor. Not too far from the themed pool (Ol' Man River). Just a few minutes walk to the central areas.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Amazing meal you had at Monsieur Paul. My mom has decided this is the place she wants to experience when we take our trip in 2016. Very happy to hear that it's even BETTER than Bistro de Paris was!!
You and your mom will certainly enjoy it! I had a great experience there and was such a great dining experience!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Your whole dining experience at Monsieur Paul looked and sounded amazing! I can't believe you lasted as long as you did after that very early start.
Monsieur Paul was an amazing meal and glad I was able to enjoy it so much on my first night. I can't believe I lasted this day that long either and I'm sure I was over tired and didn't want to do a lot of standing around for Illuminations and chose to wind down the evening at the Bellevue Lounge! Love the staff and ambiance here and one of Disney's top three lounges. The other two being Mizner's (GF) and Victoria Falls (AK-JH). Have yet to experience the Top of the World Lounge at BLT but would like to so much! Just not a DVC member to make this wish possible!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I've fallen so far behind! Great little location at POR, I haven't stayed in the AB section yet but now I kind of want to. So unfortunate about the downpour at the Studios but glad you were able to squeeze in a ride on ToT, it's just wonderful!
Excited to get to your meal in France, but I must be off now!
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When I was in France last year it's sort of the same thing with very few vegetarian options on most restaurant menus. Our tour director mentioned this and I guess France is just a meat eating country. Even the salads for lunch, most have some kind of meat in them. At least in Italy you can always have a pasta or risotto! 
Had a great first day, even though a bit tiring towards the end, but worth it! 
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I'm glad you enjoyed Monsieur Paul's and thankfully your dinner experience was very different to ours. I was relieved to see that they allowed you to take your time, as our meal was just so rushed which really spoilt it. 
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