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Glad you managed to do so much despite the rain. Nothing you can do to fight it when it rains so hard you're sloshing though ponded water in the parks!
I did get a lot done and especially before the rains really started coming down!
You describe this so well Laurie and that's exactly how it was! I expect a water park at BB or TL and not Studios! I guess I was wrong on this day!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Looks like you had a wonderful time in DHS even with the heavy rain! I'm surprised they made an announcement that they might shut down the indoor rides. I've been there in the summer with the lightening storms and never heard them say that! Looking forward to hearing about your evening!
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WOW! The rain is crazy!! But at least you got some favorites in! Interesting how they were commenting that those rides would possibly shut down........those are the ones I thought stayed open?
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Signing on! I'm curious to see how your energy holds up, your plans have you hopping!
You have me really wishing I had got over to POR and POFQ on my July trip. I love the big outdoor verandas on the POR resort buildings...And walk from DHS to BC? Boat from POR to DTD? There's a lot I missed on my trip. My next trip needs a 1 theme park day to 2 resort hopping days ratio!
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Sorry for the rainy day at DHS! Great pictures from your adventures! You made the best of the rain (thank goodness for FP+)!
The rain was a bit ridiculous to say the least for a few hours on my first day! Always, good to make an unpleasant situation into a good one (rain).
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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!
Looks like you had a wonderful time in DHS even with the heavy rain! I'm surprised they made an announcement that they might shut down the indoor rides. I've been there in the summer with the lightening storms and never heard them say that! Looking forward to hearing about your evening!
I had never heard an announcement at WDW before like that, but had one at Universal once, where we were stuck inside the Dudley Do Right's Ripsaw Falls ride for about 45 minutes during a bad thunderstorm. It finally opened back up! It was a fun day at Studios, but wish I was able to do a bit more as the rain prevented that somewhat!
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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!
WOW! The rain is crazy!! But at least you got some favorites in! Interesting how they were commenting that those rides would possibly shut down........those are the ones I thought stayed open?
The rain was some of the heaviest I've ever witnessed. Overall, it was a good time at Studios!
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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!
Signing on! I'm curious to see how your energy holds up, your plans have you hopping!
You have me really wishing I had got over to POR and POFQ on my July trip. I love the big outdoor verandas on the POR resort buildings...And walk from DHS to BC? Boat from POR to DTD? There's a lot I missed on my trip. My next trip needs a 1 theme park day to 2 resort hopping days ratio!
Those verandas are quite nice, even though they're not private as in the deluxe resorts. Walking from Studios to the BC will take about 20 minutes and is probably as fast as taking the boat with the stops! Although, the boat would be the better way to go after a few hours in the park. It's always a lot of fun to take the boat to DTD from here. The lines can be a bit long from the Port Orleans resorts in the early evening as many people are doing the same thing. The boats run frequently, so you just be patient!
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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!
Disney's Best FAB and Epcot!
Saturday, March 29 (Part V)
To say it was wet today in Studios was a mass understatement! I think I only experienced rain like this in Disney one other time and that was on one of the golf courses a few years ago. But that only lasted about fifteen minutes and today’s rain was quite constant.
I walked back to my room in Alligator Bayou from the North Depot and it was barely raining now. I took a quick shower as I was a bit cold from all of the rain in Studios. When I got back to the room Mousekeeping had put the AC on and that was not a welcoming feeling. It usually is but not this time, so I put the heat on. I did a bit more of unpacking and got everything ready for tomorrow as I don’t want to do that when I return at night or in the morning. Tomorrow, I would be playing my first round of golf over at the Magnolia course near the Magic Kingdom.
I left my room for the North Depot at about 4:15 pm for Epcot and my ADR at Monsieur Paul in France. This would be my first time eating at this restaurant since the change from Bistro de Paris, so I was definitely looking forward to it.
A bus finally arrived after 15 minutes and it was on to Epcot after a few more stops within Riverside.
From the bus on the Riverside grounds
Arrived in Epcot at about 4:45 and wanted to take a look at a lot of the topiary for this years Flower & Garden Festival. While, I have very little knowledge of these things I still enjoy all the beauty that Disney has on display in Epcot.
It was still cloudy, but at least it was no longer raining.
I this one of Goofy!
Never get tired of taking photos of this!
A trip to Disney would not be complete without a visit here....
...and a bit of Beverly, The Official Beverage of Epcot and everyone’s favorite! I can’t get enough of it!
My boy Goofy is having a ball!
So beautiful!
Canada Pavilion in World Showcase
Easy photo as he never moved!
Now we’re in England! Could have done without the strollers.
Eeyore and Piglet anyone?
On the bridge, just before arriving in France!
I arrived in France and now had one mission....head for the Les Vins de France kiosk for a Grand Marnier Orange Slush!
Mission accomplished! These are so good and my favorite specialty FAB in Disney! You just can’t beat them!
With my FAB in hand I went over to Morocco for some entertainment. I still had a good 30+ minutes until my ADR at Monsieur Paul.
On display in one of the Morocco shops
More beauty at the F&G Fest.
The minaret in Morocco
Back to France!
These manicured,sculpted and shaped hedges resemble those in Versailles on a smaller scale
Maybe one of the best designed character topiaries this year!
It was after 6 pm and my ADR for Monsieur Paul was just minutes away now, No worries as I was close by in France. I’ve only been in the World Showcase for about an hour, but the crowd level certainly has picked up. I’m sure it will be even more so after dinner as will the alcohol level of some attendees as Illuminations nears.
NEXT: Dinner in France and Change of Plans!
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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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You are killin' me with the suspense here ... Waiting to see how your dinner turned out
Had a fun time before dinner in Epcot!
I know! It will on my next installment!
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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!
Wow, that was such a miserable looking day with all those clouds.
And as for anyone for Eeyore and Piglet - I'll take Eeyore but I'm not sure DH will take Piglet!
It was quite a dreary day but still had a great time!
Why am I not surprised about you and Eeyore?
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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!
That sure was a dreary day. It looks like it should be winter in a colder climate that WARM SUNNY Florida. Oh well, you were making the best of situation. Looking forward to the dinner review.
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I expect a water park at BB or TL and not Studios! 
I guess I was wrong on this day! 
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Great pictures from your adventures! You made the best of the rain (thank goodness for FP+)! 
Although, the boat would be the better way to go after a few hours in the park. 
It's always a lot of fun to take the boat to DTD from here. The lines can be a bit long from the Port Orleans resorts in the early evening as many people are doing the same thing. The boats run frequently, so you just be patient! 
It usually is but not this time, so I put the heat on. I did a bit more of unpacking and got everything ready for tomorrow as I don’t want to do that when I return at night or in the morning. Tomorrow, I would be playing my first round of golf over at the Magnolia course near the Magic Kingdom. 
this one of Goofy! 
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but I'm not sure DH will take Piglet! 
It will on my next installment! 
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