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Just getting caught up with your last couple updates - that outfit the woman was wearing was definitely Disney inappropriate and I didn't think Disney allowed adults into the parks dressed up in costumes unless it was actually for a Halloween party night at the MK
So glad to know we weren't the only ones who thought that...
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The escalators were also down in October for Soarin when we were there but everyone was taking the stairs to get out of the bottom floor of the pavilion. I can't believe that it's suppose to take a couple months before they're in working order again.
Insane, isn't it?
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Your food pictures look so delish! I really enjoyed the samplings at the F&W this year
And the fun continues! Great photos of the whole gang.
The lounge looks much better and roomier than last year's. Last year it was in the Festival Center/Wonders of Life building. I think in the American Adventure it's better located. It's much easier to get to, plus it's smack dab in the middle of the food booths!
So does the Chase lounge move around each year then and is it only for the Festival? Being naïve to these things, I thought it was a year round thing and was always based there...
More great group photos! How cool that you got to experience the Chase lounge. I've seen those fancy soda machines a few times, and the raspberry diet coke is my favorite, too!
The Chase lounge is only during F&WF, as far as I know. Maybe F&G too, but I don't think so. I know for sure it was there (at WoL/festival center) in 2012, and I think it may have been its first year. I don't remember 2011 having it, but I could be wrong.
The festival center space was too small I think. It proved to be more popular than anticipated, so perhaps they moved it to American Adventure for it's larger space. Pure speculation on my part!
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The Chase lounge is only during F&WF, as far as I know. Maybe F&G too, but I don't think so. I know for sure it was there (at WoL/festival center) in 2012, and I think it may have been its first year. I don't remember 2011 having it, but I could be wrong.
The festival center space was too small I think. It proved to be more popular than anticipated, so perhaps they moved it to American Adventure for it's larger space. Pure speculation on my part!
Oh wow, genuinely I didn't realise that. An even more unique visit then!
Really looked like the whole group of you were having so much fun in the Chase Lounge. Seems like a nice relaxing place to get out of the Florida heat for a bit!
Loved the idea of the free drinks! Nothing wrong with free alcohol!
I'll definitely, have to make a visit there. My kind of place!
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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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What a fun afternoon, hanging out with friends! Do you have to have a Chase card to enter the lounge - kind of like the Chase photo spot?
I was wondering that too myself. I do have a Chase card and of course a Disney one for the rewards!
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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!
What a great afternoon in the WS, the Chase Lounge was such a nice reprieve...we had been at Epcot on a Saturday (not the ideal time to visit the F&WF) and it was a nice break from the crowds and heat (plus to charge your phone). I really loved the Coke machine....such great options.
Really looked like the whole group of you were having so much fun in the Chase Lounge. Seems like a nice relaxing place to get out of the Florida heat for a bit!
It certainly was.
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Loved the idea of the free drinks! Nothing wrong with free alcohol!
What a great afternoon in the WS, the Chase Lounge was such a nice reprieve...we had been at Epcot on a Saturday (not the ideal time to visit the F&WF) and it was a nice break from the crowds and heat (plus to charge your phone). I really loved the Coke machine....such great options.
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