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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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.
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<font color="purple">I was mourning the completion of planning my August trip so much that I booked another trip in November!
I'm trying to justify it by saying, it's a birthday gift for myself(Nov. 27th), I have an AP that I have to take advantage of(bad AP...BAD!BAD! ), it's value season and I haven't seen such a low fare from American Airlines since, I don't know when. Are those good enough reasons?
I only booked for myself, because I still don't know if I'll be able to Disney-fy Joey on the August trip. I also don't want him to miss school(my trip is Nov. 26th- Dec 1st.)
Now, I'm considering booking an extra seat and surprising my mom for her birthday(Oct. 25th)with a trip to WDW!
I'd better make the decision soon, because my flight has just gone up $30+, in less than a week!
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Hooray for you!
Nov 27th is a GREAT day
So hoping we'll be able to meet up with you before you leave!
ps-aren't those APs the worst? They jump on line and make all SORTS of arrangements without discussing it with the bank first...shame on them
What great news! Though I dont have an AP anymore, I do have a $240 credit that I am ready to use again for Southwest! Just have to figure out the finances and I am so there!
Those are great reasons to go Angie! I am now getting the post planning blues. I have just about everything set for August 23rd. Maybe I'll have to tell my DH that I need to plan another trip to keep me happy.
Definitely take your mom, what fun that would be! Happy planning.
<font color="purple"> Everyone! Although it will be more expensive than I had planned, I am now definitely going to surprise my mom with the trip! I'll actually make it a birthday/early x-mas gift.
I had already made ressie's for the Yuletide Fantasy tour and MVMCP for myself, so I'll have to buy those for her too, plus her park passes.
I know she's going to love this! She had wanted to join us in August, but work commitments didn't allow the time off.
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I totally understand the AP thing. That's the real reason we are going back to WDW in Jan. I was going to get a trip somewhere of my choosing, and while lying a beach in Jan sounds incredible, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to use my AP.
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Re: What my post-planning blues made me do.
I think that APs make you do things you otherwise would not do.... after all - "I don't have to pay for a ticket!!!". Great idea booking a weekend trip!! Enjoy!!
Post-trip blues made me do something similar last year. DH and I had booked a cruise for our "25th", and when we got back from our Disney trip we just couldn't work up the enthusiasm for it. Soooo, we cancelled the cruise and took another trip to the "World." This year we bought AP's, so watch out!
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Everyone! Although it will be more expensive than I had planned, 
I am now definitely going to surprise my mom with the trip! I'll actually make it a birthday/early x-mas gift.
. Take your Mum, I bet she will be thrilled.
How great that you've got another trip planned! I think bringing your Mom would be great 
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