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More great wanderings and samplings around the World Showcase! I enjoy the 360 degree movies in China and Canada, but my feet usually protest having to stand for the shows after being on them so much in the parks!
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I'm so glad you got to see the China movie finally. I really love it, and its so special seeing the view all around you. I always turn around many times to see what's 'behind me', and it's surprising to me that most people remain facing forward.
I agree the train is a must-see. I was disappointed to learn they did not decorate it this year for F&W. I wonder why. One of my favorite photos is when I saw an (actually tiny) lizard on top of a house. I caught the photo and without any other perspective, it looks like Gozdilla
Too bad about missing the Voices of Liberty show - always a reason to go back. Still, I often find myself a little disappointed at having to miss things, but you simply can't do it all. For my upcoming trip I've scheduled an extra Epcot day, as I never feel as though I've had enough time to really explore the pavilions in as much detail as I'd like.
I've never seen the barge that close before
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More great wanderings and samplings around the World Showcase! I enjoy the 360 degree movies in China and Canada, but my feet usually protest having to stand for the shows after being on them so much in the parks!
Have a great time in Vegas!
Thanks. I enjoyed the film a lot.
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Enjoy your Vegas vacation!
Nice treats as you wandered the food booths in the World Showcase!
I enjoyed the offerings I sampled. It was more low key this time as opposed to 2016 during my first experience.
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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!
I feel the same way about needing to take more time to explore the pavilions in Epcot. Enjoy Vegas!!!!
Definitely need to do that more!
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I'm so glad you got to see the China movie finally. I really love it, and its so special seeing the view all around you. I always turn around many times to see what's 'behind me', and it's surprising to me that most people remain facing forward.
I agree the train is a must-see. I was disappointed to learn they did not decorate it this year for F&W. I wonder why. One of my favorite photos is when I saw an (actually tiny) lizard on top of a house. I caught the photo and without any other perspective, it looks like Gozdilla
Too bad about missing the Voices of Liberty show - always a reason to go back. Still, I often find myself a little disappointed at having to miss things, but you simply can't do it all. For my upcoming trip I've scheduled an extra Epcot day, as I never feel as though I've had enough time to really explore the pavilions in as much detail as I'd like.
I've never seen the barge that close before
I was looking around as well during the movie as you get to see much more. That's funny with the Godzilla comparison with the train! There's always so much more to see and do at WDW as you can't do everything! Just save for next time!
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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!
Hope you had a great time! It's so funny, about four of my friends were in Vegas at the same time as you were - I kept seeing all their posts and thought of you!
Hope you had a great time! It's so funny, about four of my friends were in Vegas at the same time as you were - I kept seeing all their posts and thought of you!
Thanks Cheryl! I had a great trip and the first three days there were seven of us and the rest after that I was on my own. Saw and did a lot and there will be a TR, once I finish this one!
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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!
Well, I’m back after eight great days in Las Vegas! There will be a TR and I can’t wait to share it with all of you here. But first, I need to finish this one first as I returned from this trip just about a year ago.
Thursday, October 12th (Part IV) I continued my walk around the World Showcase and plan on going all the way to the International Gateway, where I will return to the Dolphin before dinner.
My next stop was the Japan pavilion and is yet another beautiful pavilion in the World Showcase. I don’t think there is one I don’t like, but I certainly have my favorites. The Matsuriza drummers were putting on a show and I decided to watch a bit of this as always enjoyable.
Then it was on to Morocco, but I just basically passed through as there were no performances going on. At least I got to see some of these earlier this trip.
I wasn’t about to have any food offerings as I had an ADR for dinner coming up in a few hours and none of the beverages interested me much. Well, that’s not to be said about France, which would be my next and final stop today!
Even though, I had an Orange Slush earlier in the trip, I decided to have another one. Who says you can’t repeat? Especially, with something this good! I went to Les Vins de France kiosk out front to get one. There were only a couple of guests ahead of me in line, so not too bad.
Always so good! It’s made of Orange Juice, Rum, Orange Grey Goose Vodka and Grand Marnier
I enjoyed my beverage for a while and then walked towards the International Gateway to eventually return to the Dolphin. But, not before making a stop first.
Here’s where I made my stop
I went inside to see if there were any Epcot tee shirts that I was interested in. There were a couple of them that looked good. I finally settled with one of them after contemplating which one to get. I decided on this one as it commemorates Epcot’s 35th anniversary. It’s orange and features the original Epcot design. That works for me.
I may have mentioned this earlier, but I don’t think I purchased my set of four tumblers for the 2017 Food & Wine Festival at the Festival Center, but here. I think it was a matter of not having to carry them around for several hours.
My purchases were selected and I paid some of it with the remaining balance I had on my Disney Gift Card I was using for the food and beverage offerings at the festival. Once I was finished I went outside to begin the walk back to the Dolphin. Now, since I had the tumbler set in a bag, I decided to take a Friendship boat back instead as it is a bit heavy. Besides, it’s too hot and I don’t feel like walking! This was definitely the right decision. When I got to the boat dock, there wasn’t a boat there, but I figured one will be here soon. In the meantime, I got a few photos of the area.
After about a five minute wait a Friendship boat began to approach. Even though, I will be the third stop, it’s fine with me as I’m ready for a nice relaxing ride, instead of returning by foot in the heat and humidity.
Once the boat docked and the passengers disembarked we were allowed onboard. I took a seat by the window over on the right side. After a long day in the parks, I was about ready for a nap. It was about 6:15 pm and I’d have time for one, once I returned to my room. My ADR is for 8:30 pm and is close by. There will be very little transportation involved.
Soon I was on my way back to the Dolphin with stops at the Yacht/Beach Club and Boardwalk resorts. It was quite a relaxing ride, which I enjoyed. I nearly nodded off on a few occasions. I still managed to get a few photos during the journey.
After stopping at the two resorts we approached the Swan and Dolphin. I enjoy this as I can see my room from the boat as I mentioned earlier in the TR. It’s in the green section on the right near the first palm tree on the left.
Once we docked, I disembarked and entered the Dolphin and up the stairs to the east elevators just behind the lobby. Once, I returned to my room, I got what I would need ready tomorrow for the Animal Kingdom. It wouldn’t be as long of a day like a couple of days ago, but it would still be quite extensive. After this I turned on the TV and shut my eyes for a bit of a nap. It felt quite nice in the room with the a/c on.
NEXT: I’m Hoping This is Better Than My Last Time Here in 2005!
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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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Sounds like a nice relaxing finish to your time in Epcot that day and I don't blame you taking the Friendship back. They're perfect to use on hot days like that!
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It was more low key this time as opposed to 2016 during my first experience. 
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Especially, with something this good! 
I went to Les Vins de France kiosk out front to get one. There were only a couple of guests ahead of me in line, so not too bad.
There were a couple of them that looked good. I finally settled with one of them after contemplating which one to get. 
I decided on this one as it commemorates Epcot’s 35th anniversary. It’s orange and features the original Epcot design. That works for me. 
Besides, it’s too hot and I don’t feel like walking! 
I nearly nodded off on a few occasions. I still managed to get a few photos during the journey.
It felt quite nice in the room with the a/c on. 
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