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As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
Thank you to each of you who were a part of this community. You made it possible.
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We want to personally thank Sara Varney, who coordinated our community for many years (among so many other things she did for us), and Cheryl Pendry, our Message Board Manager who helped train our Guides, and Ginger Jabour, who helped us with the PassPorter-specific forums and Live! Guides. Thank you for your time, energy, and enthusiasm. You made it all happen.
There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
And we are no longer charging for the Live Guides. If you have a subscription, it's yours to keep for the lifetime of the Live Guides at no additional cost. The Live Guides will stay online, barring server issues and technical problems, for all of 2019.
That said, PassPorter is not going away. Most of the resources will remain online for as long as we can support them, and after that we will find ways to make whatever we can available. PassPorter means a great deal to us, and to many of you, and we will do our best to keep it alive in whatever way we can. Our server costs are high, and they'll need to come out of our pockets, so in the future you can expect some changes so we can bring those costs down.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing support over the years. Without you, there's no way us little guys could have made something like this happen and given the "big guys" a run for their money. PassPorter was consistently the #3 guidebook after the Unofficial and Official guides, which was really unheard of for such a small company to do. We ROCKED it thanks to you and your support and love!
If you miss us, you can still find some of us online. Sara started a new blog at DisneyParkPrincess.com -- I strongly urge you to visit and get on her mailing list. She IS the Disney park princess and knows Disney backward and forward. And I am blogging as well at JenniferMaker.com, which is a little craft blog I started a couple of years ago to make ends meet. You can see and hear me in my craft show at https://www.youtube.com/c/jennifermaker . Many PassPorter readers and fans are on Facebook, in groups they formed like the PassPorter Trip Reports and PassPorter Crafting Challenge (if you join, just let them know you read about it in the newsletter). And some of our most devoted community members started a forum of their own at Pixie Dust Lane and all are invited over.
So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!
Best wishes for a wonderful and magical new year!
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04-20-2006, 10:39 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
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Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
So I always hear people talk about this. I haven't really researched it but do guys like this? What's it all about?
Thanks!
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04-20-2006, 10:43 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NC
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
My DH is the one who really really wanted to do this on our honeymoon, and since it was included in the package at the time, we did. I was totally unsure of it, since I'm not artsy like he is [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] But OMG, I LOVED IT!!! It was amazing to see what these people train themselves to do. And the live musicians were fantastic. Combine the music with the performances, and you're left with one word: Magnificient!! I have the soundtrack on my iPod and it's one my favorite things to listen to when I want to think about WDW or our honeymoon or just relax. It's so beautiful!
Since then we've been to see Varakei and DH loved it more than La Nouba I think, but La Nouba is still my favorite (having watched some others on Bravo). I think you should give it a shot Matt! You will be pleasantly surprised [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]
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04-20-2006, 10:52 AM
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Community Rank: Legend Extraordinaire 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: New York, NY
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
I always used to pass on the La Nouba experience because I've become kind of jaded. Living In New York, I've been to hundreds of Broadway plays and didn't think Disney could come up with anything worth 90 minutes, let alone $100 per. I finally gave it a shot a few years ago, and I was totally blown away. It is the single most incredible show I have ever seen anywhere. There are several spots where my jaw literally dropped and all I could utter was "Holy S---!" The music is live and the perfomances are flawless. I've seen it my last 4 trips, and I will again on my next - it's that good. Seeing it on TV doesn't give you the full effect of seeing it live. Do yourself a favor and go see it. I can't recommend it highly enough
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04-20-2006, 10:56 AM
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Community Rank: Traveler 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mooresville, NC
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
Melissa told me I should give a dude’s point of view...so here it is:
The best part about Cirque is that you can enjoy it on many different levels. If you’re not into understanding the story then that’s fine, you can just sit back and be amazed by the acrobatics and the basic performance. These people train their whole lives to perform for Cirque, I’m fairly sure they can keep anyone captivated for a few hours. My favorite part is the music that is performed live during the show. The music is great and distinctly different from show to show. If you even remotely think you will like it, then give it a try.
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04-20-2006, 11:02 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
Well, I'm definitely not the "Larry the Cable Guy" type, so i am glad to see that many guys liked it. I might book it soon for my next trip then!
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04-20-2006, 11:03 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: nyc
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
i'm also glad to see i'm not considered a 'dude'
hmph
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04-20-2006, 11:10 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
lol I missed that Brad. haha
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04-20-2006, 11:13 AM
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Community Rank: Legend Extraordinaire
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Location: New York, NY
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
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i'm also glad to see i'm not considered a 'dude'
hmph
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04-20-2006, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Wethersfield, CT USA
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
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The best part about Cirque is that you can enjoy it on many different levels. If you’re not into understanding the story then that’s fine, you can just sit back and be amazed by the acrobatics and the basic performance. These people train their whole lives to perform for Cirque, I’m fairly sure they can keep anyone captivated for a few hours. My favorite part is the music that is performed live during the show. The music is great and distinctly different from show to show. If you even remotely think you will like it, then give it a try.
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[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/yeahthat.gif[/img] I couldn't have said it better myself!
[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/foreheadslap.gif[/img] I knew there was something missing from my iPod! I gotta load the Cirque cds!!
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04-21-2006, 09:17 AM
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Community Rank: Traveler
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 227
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
We first saw La Nouba in 2002. It was our grown-up night out without the kids (we weren't sure the kids would like it - thought we'd try it first).
Since then, we've taken the kids to see Varekai and Drallion when they came to NC. We also spent our 15th anniversary in Vegas - mostly to see O and Mystere. And when we went to Disney last year we took the kids to La Nouba.
Rarely have I spoken to anyone who isn't totally blown away by the show. It doesn't matter how many other circuses or shows you've been to. There's something about the music, the costumes, and the performances that is truly magical.
Don't fret about seating - the theater is designed specifically for the show - there are no bad seats.
Do make sure you're there early so you don't miss the pre-show.
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04-20-2006, 10:45 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: nyc
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
hmm.. how to explain?
cirque du soleil is a canadian-based circus troupe which consists of only humans who marvel the audience with their acrobratic prowess and other feats of skill. it also has a bit of artistic flair thrown in. as of now, there are several permanent installations including la nouba in orlando and like 5 on the las vegas strip alone as well as some traveling shows.
all i can say is if you have the slightest inkling, you can't possibly be disappointed.
Bravo occasionally airs taped performances (including la nouba) and they're available on DVD, or you can just visit the website to get an idea, but seeing it on tv/computer is nothing compared to seeing it live. la nouba is spectacular in every sense of the word.
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04-20-2006, 09:18 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Cirque de Soliel--Why would I want to go?
Matt, I truly think you won't be disappointed if you decide to see La Nouba. It's the type of spectacle that is next to impossible to describe. It's mind-boggling and breathtaking. We sat in the second tier of seats fairly close to the middle section and had a fabulous view. Since so much of the show happens in the air, I don't think I would like the first tier as much as you'd have to be constantly craning your neck to see what is happening directly over your head.
Joy
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