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Thursday 31 October – part seven: lots of laughter in France!
When we got to France, we had to make a pit stop for some drinks, with Mark and I both getting the Grand Marnier Slush.
We stood in a shady area in France, just chatting away and doing a lot of laughing…
In these shots, Angie’s managed to spill some of her drink on her arm, and Sir Larry is gallantly coming to her rescue. It had already been mentioned earlier that whenever you needed anything, Larry and Bob were always around to help out, and so it proved to be here.
We made our way towards the United Kingdom, and found a Photopass photographer to take some shots of our “small” group…
… then we said our goodbyes, with ourselves, Bob and Larry heading back to the Beach Club Villas, and everyone else carrying on around World Showcase.
On the way out, we saw what I’d class as another “family unfriendly” outfit or two… honestly, none of us knew where to look when it came to the girl on the left!
It was so nice to wander back with the Beach Club Villas with Bob and Larry, and I took the opportunity to chat to Bob about retirement and the wonderful travels he’s been enjoying over the last few months.
We were room number 172, which was pretty much at the end of the building and here’s what it looked like…
.. and the view we had outside – see I told you it was pretty much at the end of the building!
Once bell had delivered our luggage to us, I just had to enjoy the whirlpool bath, which was much better than the one at the Grand Floridian. I honestly never thought I’d say that but I found the jets were focused on the problem areas, like the shoulders, which I couldn’t get from the one at the Grand Floridian.
We headed out about 6:00pm, as we had our ADR at Monsieur Paul’s at 6:15pm. I had tried a little earlier to see if I could put it back by maybe 15 minutes just to give us a bit more time in the room, but go according to the Disney website, which did surprise me, as I didn’t think it was one of the more popular restaurants at Epcot.
I had to get a photo of the odd replacement carpet they’ve put down here. It really doesn’t seem to fit in at all.
I got some photos on the way over to Epcot:
Mark’s MagicBand had some issues as we entered the park, with his fingerprint apparently not matching up. Whether this remains to be a problem for the rest of our vacation remains to be seen.
We got some Photopass photographers once we were inside, and of course we just had to get some shots done with them…
Looks like you had such a great time with all the PP friends in Epcot! Also nice that you were offered free alcoholic beverages in the Chase Lounge which as you mentioned that it isn't all the often that Disney gives out "Free" stuff I really enjoyed the Chase Lounge with my DD this year because it was so hot when we were there in October and it was nice to have a place like that to go and just relax with a cold drink! Loved all the PP pics you got of the group. Your room at the BC was quite large but that replacement carpeting didn't seem to really fit the theme of the resort Looking forward to hearing about your dinner.
Looks like you had such a great time with all the PP friends in Epcot! Also nice that you were offered free alcoholic beverages in the Chase Lounge which as you mentioned that it isn't all the often that Disney gives out "Free" stuff
I think it's a rarity to get anything free anywhere these days.
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I really enjoyed the Chase Lounge with my DD this year because it was so hot when we were there in October and it was nice to have a place like that to go and just relax with a cold drink! Loved all the PP pics you got of the group. Your room at the BC was quite large but that replacement carpeting didn't seem to really fit the theme of the resort
Lots of laughing in France! You all sure know how to have fun together.
I cannot believe - cannot! - that someone at Disney allowed that "costumed" woman to walk around like that. Halloween or not, that's sooooo not appropriate! Yikes. And I totally would have taken a photo too because nobody would have believed me!
Glad you enjoyed the tub and the rest in your room. Sounds like you needed it - since you were hoping to delay your dinner reservation.
Wonderful photos of you two in France!
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I really wonder what some people think when they pick out Halloween costumes...especially to wear in a place like Disney World. It definitely sets a bad example for all of the kids there.
Your trip sounds great so far!
More fun time at Epcot. The group shots came out so well. It's not often with a group that you get a really nice shot of everyone. Must be an unusually photogenic bunch! YIKES to that outfit--how did they let her into the park?? I agree about that dull carpet at BCV. Not BC or Disney at all.
Lots of laughing in France! You all sure know how to have fun together.
We certainly do!
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I cannot believe - cannot! - that someone at Disney allowed that "costumed" woman to walk around like that. Halloween or not, that's sooooo not appropriate! Yikes. And I totally would have taken a photo too because nobody would have believed me!
I must admit I did wonder what on earth they were doing letting her in....
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Glad you enjoyed the tub and the rest in your room. Sounds like you needed it - since you were hoping to delay your dinner reservation.
Wonderful photos of you two in France!
I really wonder what some people think when they pick out Halloween costumes...especially to wear in a place like Disney World. It definitely sets a bad example for all of the kids there.
I think you've hit the nail on the head - I don't think people do think when they get Halloween costumes like that. As you say, they certainly didn't think about the effect it would have on kids at a family theme park.
More fun time at Epcot. The group shots came out so well. It's not often with a group that you get a really nice shot of everyone. Must be an unusually photogenic bunch!
Maybe we were all relaxed with that food and wine we'd been consuming along the way...
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YIKES to that outfit--how did they let her into the park??
I really would've loved to have seen her enter the park to see if there was any conversation with her about the costume at all.
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I agree about that dull carpet at BCV. Not BC or Disney at all.
It has to be something to maybe cover up a damp spot or something? That's the only thing I can think of.
What a nice, long update! So many great pictures! OMG, that costume on the left (Ariel?) was by FAR the worst. That would have been inappropriate anywhere in public, never mind a family friendly park! Wow!
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but I found the jets were focused on the problem areas, like the shoulders, which I couldn’t get from the one at the Grand Floridian. 
Looking forward to hearing about your dinner.
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