With the first round completed, the group went to have something to eat at the carnival's snack area. And as expected, most of the food that was offered featured chocolate as the main ingredient. These include crepes, mini donuts, and popcorn. There's also, of course, hot cocoa.
In a pleasant surprise, and while the others were looking for a good table, George had a little chat with Spencer...
"How have things been since you got married, my friend?" Spencer asked. "Oh, they've been bloody marvelous thus far. We even had some wonderful adventures these last few months!" George replied. "Well, am I glad to hear it!" Spencer remarked. George smiled. He then asked, "When was the first time this carnival took place?" Spencer replied, "Since the beginning of this decade, actually! You see, we have a 10-year contract with the current managers of Hampton Court Palace to sponsor their annual Christmas Carnival. Afterwards, we'll decide on whether we want to renew it or not." George said, "Hmm... That is veddy interesting, I should say!" "Yep!" Spencer nodded.
A while later, John called out, "We have found a table, Geo!"
George then remarked, "Well, that means it's time for me to get going. It was lovely talking with you again, Spencer!" He replied, "And I gotta return to work myself, so right back at ya, George! Say Hi to the others for me!" George replied, "I will! Merry Christmas!" Spencer replied, "Merry Christmas to you, too!"
Soon, George rejoined his family and bandmates. They then started eating.
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In a pleasant surprise, and while the others were looking for a good table, George had a little chat with Spencer...
"How have things been since you got married, my friend?" Spencer asked. "Oh, they've been bloody marvelous thus far. We even had some wonderful adventures these last few months!" George replied. "Well, am I glad to hear it!" Spencer remarked. George smiled. He then asked, "When was the first time this carnival took place?" Spencer replied, "Since the beginning of this decade, actually! You see, we have a 10-year contract with the current managers of Hampton Court Palace to sponsor their annual Christmas Carnival. Afterwards, we'll decide on whether we want to renew it or not." George said, "Hmm... That is veddy interesting, I should say!" "Yep!" Spencer nodded.
A while later, John called out, "We have found a table, Geo!"
George then remarked, "Well, that means it's time for me to get going. It was lovely talking with you again, Spencer!" He replied, "And I gotta return to work myself, so right back at ya, George! Say Hi to the others for me!" George replied, "I will! Merry Christmas!" Spencer replied, "Merry Christmas to you, too!"
Soon, George rejoined his family and bandmates. They then started eating.
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Our heroes eventually decided to go on two rounds of rides and games, complete with a snack break in between. This would then be capped off with a spectacular light and sound show later in the evening.
(A montage scene follows suit)
The former itself mainly consisted of four classic staples (Ferris wheel, carousel, roller coaster, and bumper cars), which were all themed around the holiday. There was even a dark ride with sleighs as the special vehicle! All of these were a lot of fun.
The same can be said for the latter, with Laura winning a gingerbread teddy bear after achieving a high score at the Skee-Ball tent. And because of the carnival's sponsor, chocolate bars were also handed out as prizes.
(End of montage scene)
"That was some splendid stuff, honey!" Pattie exclaimed. "Tell me about it, sweetheart!" George replied. Laura and the other Beatles responded with smiles and nods.
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(A montage scene follows suit)
The former itself mainly consisted of four classic staples (Ferris wheel, carousel, roller coaster, and bumper cars), which were all themed around the holiday. There was even a dark ride with sleighs as the special vehicle! All of these were a lot of fun.
The same can be said for the latter, with Laura winning a gingerbread teddy bear after achieving a high score at the Skee-Ball tent. And because of the carnival's sponsor, chocolate bars were also handed out as prizes.
(End of montage scene)
"That was some splendid stuff, honey!" Pattie exclaimed. "Tell me about it, sweetheart!" George replied. Laura and the other Beatles responded with smiles and nods.
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The carnival itself was located outside of, and just a few blocks away from the namesake palace. It was even modeled after a seaside amusement park!
"Has it really been three years since we went to this place?" Laura told her father, and referring to the time when she got lost in the castle's maze. "I know, darling! Nothing much has changed, come to think of it." George replied. "Yeah, that's for sure." Laura replied. "Oh, I recall you telling me about what happened during your visit. Once again, I'm glad you were all right, my dear." Pattie said. Laura responded with a smile. "And it made me happy that those girls apologised when we saw them while having dinner, too." George added. "I second that, mate." John remarked. Paul, Ringo, and Sparkie agreed.
Once the group went inside the carnival, they got a map and studied it for the next fifteen minutes.
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"Has it really been three years since we went to this place?" Laura told her father, and referring to the time when she got lost in the castle's maze. "I know, darling! Nothing much has changed, come to think of it." George replied. "Yeah, that's for sure." Laura replied. "Oh, I recall you telling me about what happened during your visit. Once again, I'm glad you were all right, my dear." Pattie said. Laura responded with a smile. "And it made me happy that those girls apologised when we saw them while having dinner, too." George added. "I second that, mate." John remarked. Paul, Ringo, and Sparkie agreed.
Once the group went inside the carnival, they got a map and studied it for the next fifteen minutes.
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As the group made their way down the dark coaches, it became more obvious that the ghost had indeed taken control of the train. Confirming this even further was when George held the lamp over one of the empty seats.
"Hmm... It seems like other passengers are being held hostage by that wretched phantom as well." He remarked. "Oh, so that must be the reason why the fireman was thankful about finding us. We've been spared!" Laura replied. "Yeah, I guess going to sleep must've had something to do with this." Ringo said. Sparkie nodded in agreement. Pattie then asked, "So how exactly are we gonna face the phantom, sweetie?" George replied, "Let's continue walking; I'm sure there's an emergency exit plan and maybe a rope or two which we can use to climb to the top." Pattie replied, "Okay. Good idea!" Laura and Ringo agreed.
And they did, while the engine made a roar-like sound in an attempt to scare them. It failed.
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"Hmm... It seems like other passengers are being held hostage by that wretched phantom as well." He remarked. "Oh, so that must be the reason why the fireman was thankful about finding us. We've been spared!" Laura replied. "Yeah, I guess going to sleep must've had something to do with this." Ringo said. Sparkie nodded in agreement. Pattie then asked, "So how exactly are we gonna face the phantom, sweetie?" George replied, "Let's continue walking; I'm sure there's an emergency exit plan and maybe a rope or two which we can use to climb to the top." Pattie replied, "Okay. Good idea!" Laura and Ringo agreed.
And they did, while the engine made a roar-like sound in an attempt to scare them. It failed.
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"Man, it feels so cozy in here!" Laura said after the group had taken their seats. "You can say that again, darling! Simply perfect for an overnight journey." Pattie replied. "Oh, and look! We even have our veddy own dinner menu!" George chimed in as he held up the mini booklet. "Then that makes it even better!" Pattie remarked. Ringo said, "Most definitely! I think this will be both a fun and relaxing ride. How 'bout you, Sparks?" The hedgehog made a noise that sounded like he was saying, "Indeed!" George, Laura, and Pattie nodded in agreement.
Before long, it was time for the train to leave. The ticket inspector came to check and stamp all of the boarding passes while the driver and fireman got themselves ready inside the engine. Afterwards, the guard blew his whistle and with a loud "PEEP! PEEP!", they were on their way!
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Before long, it was time for the train to leave. The ticket inspector came to check and stamp all of the boarding passes while the driver and fireman got themselves ready inside the engine. Afterwards, the guard blew his whistle and with a loud "PEEP! PEEP!", they were on their way!
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