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Enjoying the wonderful photos, Donna! I love the Belle Vue Lounge, and it's so relaxing to watch a few moments of the Boardwalk performers when you return late from the parks.
A great day in the MK with so many attractions. I too love circling the park via WDWRR and can't beat it! Some day, I want to take the behind the scenes tour of the WDWRR as I've heard it's a great one! Nice meal at the Plaza (never been there as most of my big meals are for dinner and prefer often the siggies) I've only dined TS in the MK at BOG, CHH and LTT. Liked all three!
Sorry, to hear about your rude server as you don't get that often at WDW! I've had that happen to me and once at Le Cellier about ten years ago, when I sent back my steak, which had a lot of grizzle on it.
A nice meal at R&C and never tried this venue, but hope to eventually perhaps, but feel there are better options for me as I'm a foodie! Illuminations looked great. Glad you enjoyed the Belle Vue Lounge as one of my favorite lounges in all of WDW. Such a relaxing place. Who was serving you this night? I think the regular bartender is Dan and is from Boston, MA...but not sure about this. He does remember me when I return and knows what I order, even though my trips are a year apart! Sign of a good bartender!
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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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Sorry I have not posted an update in the last few days. I hosted Thanksgiving dinner, so it's been a little hectic. Yesterday I had to go into work for a bit and then did some shopping at the outlet mall in the afternoon. I have to go into work again this morning, but I will try to post an update this afternoon.
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Great update! What an awesome view!!
It was perferct!
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Enjoying the wonderful photos, Donna! I love the Belle Vue Lounge, and it's so relaxing to watch a few moments of the Boardwalk performers when you return late from the parks.
it was fun taking advantage of all the fun things to do at Boardwalk!
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Catching up on this!
A great day in the MK with so many attractions. I too love circling the park via WDWRR and can't beat it! Some day, I want to take the behind the scenes tour of the WDWRR as I've heard it's a great one! Nice meal at the Plaza (never been there as most of my big meals are for dinner and prefer often the siggies) I've only dined TS in the MK at BOG, CHH and LTT. Liked all three!
Sorry, to hear about your rude server as you don't get that often at WDW! I've had that happen to me and once at Le Cellier about ten years ago, when I sent back my steak, which had a lot of grizzle on it.
A nice meal at R&C and never tried this venue, but hope to eventually perhaps, but feel there are better options for me as I'm a foodie! Illuminations looked great. Glad you enjoyed the Belle Vue Lounge as one of my favorite lounges in all of WDW. Such a relaxing place. Who was serving you this night? I think the regular bartender is Dan and is from Boston, MA...but not sure about this. He does remember me when I return and knows what I order, even though my trips are a year apart! Sign of a good bartender!
Allen was tending bar that night. That's pretty crazy that Dan remembers you from trip to trip!
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Your report is very enjoyable. I love your photos! Thanks for sharing.
Allen was tending bar that night. That's pretty crazy that Dan remembers you from trip to trip!
Actually, it's Allen who I'm referring to as that sounds more familiar, so I correct myself on that one! I think Dan was a bartender there when I first visited the BVL about ten years ago. That is crazy for him to remember me, but maybe I'm distinct in some way or have made a good impression!
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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!
September 23 – part 1
Making the most of our last morning
We were up early and finished our packing. We’d finished most of the food we had ordered or brought with us. What we hadn’t finished was easily packable – ½ jar of peanut butter, ½ box of cereal, etc. One thing we didn’t finish and didn’t want to pack was 3 or 4 cans of seltzer. I left them on the counter, along with a note and our tip for the housekeeper.
We were out the door by 9:00, checked our bags at RAC, and stowed our carry-ons with Bell services.
A few last photos of the lobby...
Then we headed for Epcot.
We went through IG at 9:15 and were walking toward FW when we saw large groups of CMs who, I assume, were heading to the F&WF booths for a run through?? It was two days before the official F&WF opening so things were looking pretty festive!
We had FP for TT, but stopped on our way so Tom and Jeff could design another roller coaster at Sum of All Thrills. This time I got some photos of them in the design studio and also a video of their ride vehicle. All I can say is I’m glad I wasn’t on board!!
Then we browsed around at MouseGears.
Finally our FP for TT were ripe so we headed there. We designed our car…
And then got in the queue for the ride. No issues this time! We asked the CM who was assigning rows, how to scan our band to make sure our car showed up on the screen. The trick is to make sure you see a picture of your car after you scan your MB. Yay! It worked!
After TT we did Ellen’s Energy Adventure.
And then Spaceship Earth with FP.
One more PP at the Epcot entrance...
Our last FP was for Turtle Talk so we headed to Living Seas and looked around a bit.
Then, we went in to wait for Turtle Talk. I know this is aimed at the kids, but we all enjoyed the show.
A nice morning in Epcot on your last day with some attractions! Great way to end your last day as I usually try to do this 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!
A nice morning in Epcot on your last day with some attractions! Great way to end your last day as I usually try to do this as well!
I always try for a late flight out of MCO in order to get in another day in the bubble! And to make the most of our time, it was great to walk in and out of the park, avoiding the wait for buses.
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What a shame it's the final day. I've been so loving this trip report, I hadn't even noticed that it was getting towards the end.
One week goes way too quickly when you are in WDW! I'm glad you've been enjoying the TR!
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Great pictures as you traveled thru Epcot! And what a great dinner at R&C! Great way to end the day! 
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Some day, I want to take the behind the scenes tour of the WDWRR as I've heard it's a great one! 
I've had that happen to me and once at Le Cellier about ten years ago, when I sent back my steak, which had a lot of grizzle on it. 
I think the regular bartender is Dan and is from Boston, MA...but not sure about this. He does remember me when I return and knows what I order, even though my trips are a year apart! 
I think Dan was a bartender there when I first visited the BVL about ten years ago. That is crazy for him to remember me, but maybe I'm distinct in some way or have made a good impression! 
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