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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
And a very special thank you to our Guides (moderators), past and present, who kept our forums a happy place to be. You are the glue that held everything together, and we are forever grateful to you. Thank you aliceinwdw, Caldercup, MrsM, WillCAD, Fortissimo, GingerJ, HiddenMickey, CRCrazy, Eeyoresmom, disneyknut, disneydani, Cam22, chezp, WDWfan, Luvsun, KMB733, rescuesk, OhToodles!, Colexis Mom, lfredsbo, HiddenMickey, DrDolphin, DopeyGirl, duck addict, Disneybine, PixieMichele, Sandra Bostwick, Eeyore Tattoo, DyanKJ130, Suzy Q'Disney, LilMarcieMouse, AllisonG, Belle*, Chrissi, Brant, DawnDenise, Crystalloubear, Disneymom9092, FanOfMickey, Goofy4Goofy, GoofyMom, Home4us123, iamgrumpy, ilovedisney247, Jennifer2003, Jenny Pooh, KrisLuvsDisney, Ladyt, Laughaholic88, LauraBelle Hime, Lilianna, LizardCop, Loobyoxlip, lukeandbrooksmom, marisag, michnash, MickeyMAC, OffKilter_Lynn, PamelaK, Poor_Eeyore, ripkensnana, RobDVC, SHEANA1226, Shell of the South, snoozin, Statelady01, Tara O'Hara, tigger22, Tink and Co., Tinkerbelz, WDWJAMBA, wdwlovers, Wendyismyname, whoSEZ, WildforWD, and WvuGrrrl. You made the magic.
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!
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BIBBIDI BOBBIDI BOUTIQUE NOW ONLINE BOOKING -
Guests who are paid in full and within their pre-reserve window may reserve appointments for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and The Pirates League through the online Disney Cruise Line Planning Center.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a world of fantasy where young Guests ages 3-12 are magically transformed into princesses, knights or pirates. A variety of packages are offered, including several that are exclusive to Disney Cruise Line. They are the Disney Fantasy Package, the Under the Sea Package, Princess Minnie and First Mate Minnie Castle Packages, and The Royal Sea Package.
Also, on the day of the popular deck party, “Mickey’s Pirates IN the Caribbean,” Guests ages 3 and up can let their inner pirate out with a makeover at The Pirates League.
My 10 year old son did the pirate makeover last week on the Fantasy. It was a lot of fun. I will post pictures soon.
How far in advance from your trip can you book Pirate League? Is it the same as the shore excursions or as early as the dining reservations?
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Planning a trip to WDW is like planning a wedding... If you expect things to be flawless, you will be sadly disappointed. If you know that there will be less than perfect times & decide to just laugh them off, then you will be excited when you find the magic all around you.
How far in advance from your trip can you book Pirate League? Is it the same as the shore excursions or as early as the dining reservations?
When your booking window opens for activities the Pirate League appointments will be online. They are typically open 9 am - 9 pm. You would probably want to time your appointment after your shore excursion/time in port and your dining time.
The boys had 3 choices: Capt Jack, Capt Hook and Blackbeard. Girls are Empress pirates
When you go online there is now a new category called onboard fun. That is where the BBB appointments are.
How far in advance from your trip can you book Pirate League? Is it the same as the shore excursions or as early as the dining reservations?
Shore excursion, spa, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique/Pirate's League, nursery and dining reservations open at the same time, though your cruise reservation has to be fully paid before you can make any of these reservations:
Concierge and Platinum Castaway Club: 120 days
Gold Castaway Club: 105 days
Silver Castaway Club: 90 days
First-time cruisers: 75 days
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Ages: 3 – 12
Open daily – Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Pirate League – open Pirate Night only (Eastern – typically St. Maarten Tuesday: Western – typically Cozumel Wednesday)
Castle Package $ 184.95
Duration: 45 min
Your little one is sure to feel like a Disney princess with the Castle Package, which includes hair styling, shimmering makeup, nail polish, face gem and princess sash. Plus, she'll receive a crown, a wand and her choice of costume.
* Note: The First Mate Minnie costume does not include a crown or wand, but does include a Minnie Mouse plush and a white cap with red bow. The Snow White costume does not include a crown, but does include a red bow.
Your little one is sure to feel like a Disney princess with the Castle Package, which includes hair styling, shimmering makeup, nail polish, face gem and princess sash. Plus, she'll receive a crown, a wand and her choice of costume.
* Note: The First Mate Minnie costume does not include a crown or wand, but does include a Minnie Mouse plush and a white cap with red bow. The Snow White costume does not include a crown, but does include a red bow.
Costume Choices: Princess Minnie, First Mate Minnie, Tinker Bell, Ariel, Ariel Deluxe, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Snow White and Tiana
Hair Style Choices: Pop, Diva and Fairy Tale
Coach Package $ 54.95
Duration: 45 min
Little ones get glammed up for magical moments at sea with the Coach Package, which includes hair styling, face gem and shimmering makeup.
Hair Style Choices: Pop, Diva and Fairy Tale
Crown Package $ 59.95
Duration: 45 min
Kids love the pampering Crown Package, which includes hair styling, face gem, shimmering makeup and nail polish.
Hair Style Choices: Pop, Diva and Fairy Tale
Fantasy Package $ 119.95
Duration: 45 min
With the Fantasy Package, young Guests get dressed up in shimmering attire inspired by the Disney Fantasy cruise ship!
Costume Choices: Tee-shirt & tutu
Royal Knight Package $ 15.95
Duration: 45 min
Young Guests can also select the Royal Knight Package, which includes hair styling, as well as a mighty sword and shield.
Under The Sea Package $ 99.95
Duration: 45 min
Young cruisers can become little mermaids with the Under the Sea Package, which includes a 2-piece swimsuit and "mermaid tail" wrap. A floral hair clip, necklace and nail polish complete the look.
Pirate Night
The Pirates League - Captain's Package $99.95
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Duration: 45 min
Get decked out in pirate garb and get ready for an evening of fun at Pirate Night! The Captain's Package includes your choice of costume, as well as swashbuckling accessories and makeup.
Ages: 3 – 12
Costume Choices: Captain Hook, Jack Sparrow and Boney Pirate
Available Days: Pirate Party Night only
The Pirates League - Deluxe Maiden Package $ 99.95
Duration: 45 min
Young maidens get in character for Pirate Night with the Deluxe Maiden Package, which includes a bandana, shimmering makeup, face gem, tattoos, nail polish, earring, eye patch and cutless.
Ages: 3 – 12
Costume: Empress Gown or Tee-shirt & tutu
Available Days: Pirate Party Night only
The Pirates League - Empress Package $ 34.95
Duration: 45 min
Another stylish option for Pirate Night is the Empress Package, which includes a bandana, shimmering makeup, face gem, tattoos, nail polish, earring, eye patch and cutless—all the essentials for a lively evening at sea!
Ages: 3 & Up
Available Days: Pirate Party Night only
The Pirates League - First Mate Package $ 34.95
Duration: 45 min
Guests are transformed from landlubber to buccaneer—just in time for Pirate Night festivities—with the First Mate Package, which includes a bandana, facial scars tattoos, fake teeth, earring, eye patch, and a cutlass. (I didn’t see fake teeth)
Ages: 3 & Up
Available Days: Pirate Party Night only
A $ 10 cancellation fee will be applied to such credit for all no shows or if reservation is cancelled within 24 hours of experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older during the entire experience. Costumes are subject to change.
I asked about tipping and there is no way to tip. They ask that you fill out a guest comment card.
Thanks to everyone for all of the wonderful info!!! This is the one thing my boys really want to do. I will mark my calendar for 90 days out (of course we will be paid in full) and I will hope for the best.
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