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When I saw that teaser, I was wondering if that's what you meant by conveyor belt. That's a shame. At least the food was good though, so that's something. I'm surprised it got that loud inside there as I know how loud Chefs can be. Wow!
Yep, unfortunately that was what I meant. It is a shame, as I feel it was a case of "so near, but yet so far" with Monsieur Paul's....
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Sounds like a good meal overall, although not someplace that's on the top of my list to try. However, your dessert sounds like it's right up my alley. Yum!
Oh the dessert was good, but sadly I won't be rushing back there - even the amazing dessert isn't enough to make me return anytime soon.
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And, in fairness, you would expect signature restaurants, by their nature, to be a bit quieter than the other Disney restaurants, but it seems it's almost going the other way.
I absolutely agree with you. "Signature Meal" should refer to the food, service and atmosphere.
thanks for the review of Monsier Paul - sounds like the food and server were fantastic - but I also agree that a signature dining should not be that quick - usually the point is to be able to relax and truly enjoy each course. And what a shame that there were no vegetarian offerings on the printed menu.
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You all continued to have more fun in Epcot with your gathering. Love the photos. Grand Marnier Slushes are so good!
Nice room at the BCV, although as you said, there's something not so appealing about the carpeting there!
Love the night photos from France and the one in front of the fountain especially.
Nice review of Monsieur Paul's. Seems they did rush you a bit too much. They need to slow it down, just a tad! The lobster and scallop dishes looked so good. I have an ADR for MP's in early April and I may have to try at least one of these dishes....or both!
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You all continued to have more fun in Epcot with your gathering. Love the photos. Grand Marnier Slushes are so good!
They are the best!
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Nice room at the BCV, although as you said, there's something not so appealing about the carpeting there!
Love the night photos from France and the one in front of the fountain especially.
Nice review of Monsieur Paul's. Seems they did rush you a bit too much. They need to slow it down, just a tad! The lobster and scallop dishes looked so good. I have an ADR for MP's in early April and I may have to try at least one of these dishes....or both!
I'll be interested to hear what your experience there is like.
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So sorry about your rushed meal at Monsieur Paul's. We experienced that to start at Le Cellier when we last ate there. We had just started our appetizers when they brought the main course out. We just sat there looking at it and the server came over immediately to find out what was wrong. We said it was too soon for it and we were not happy. They took it back and I said I don't want it if it is just going under a warmer and they said no they would re cook. I was not going to be rushed out of there. LOL After that things went just fine. I truly think if you pay that much for a meal it should be paced how you want it to be. Your food did look delicious though.
Thanks for the review of the signature dining! French food isn't my favorite cuisine and we like to linger over meals, so maybe not a good option for us in the future. But it looks gorgeous!
The food certainly looks very good. Well Mark's didn't, but I am glad it tasted good. The dessert looks amazing! Too bad it was rushed for your taste. I can understand why you would want to savor it.
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That's a shame. At least the food was good though, so that's something. I'm surprised it got that loud inside there as I know how loud Chefs can be. Wow!
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I have an ADR for MP's in early April and I may have to try at least one of these dishes....or both! 
But that would mean choosing between that and the crème brulee. I guess maybe skip main course and just have both? 
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