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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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!
Best wishes for a wonderful and magical new year!
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02-12-2005, 05:50 PM
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Living Seas wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Concierge Level: 6
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Anyone heard from Kelly???
It seems it's been awhile since I've seen her on the boards. I hope everything is ok.
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02-12-2005, 07:35 PM
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Faith, Trust, Pixie Dust
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 34,171
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
I thought the same thing, Terri. I PM'd her last week and I got a "read meassage" mail back, but no response from her. Hope she is okay. PS-LOVE THE NEW PIC!!
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02-12-2005, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Whitefield, NH
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 13,599
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
We were just discussing this last week at the Allentown meet - if you see this, Kelly, and are lurking - WE MISS YOU!! Hope everything is okay with her, and that she's just busy!
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02-12-2005, 08:22 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Southampton, U.K.
Posts: 8,125
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
I posted the same question just over a week ago in " Sunroom" Terri.
She was on the boards 10/2 ,because I saw her on "Who's Online", I sent her a PM to say Hi & just got a read receipt like Dianne.
Hope everything is O.K.
Lisa.
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02-12-2005, 11:11 PM
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Community Rank: Traveler 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 261
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
I got an email from her on 1/7 saying that she had had a bit of a rough go, but that things were improving. Haven't heard from her since. I was just wondering if anyone had heard from her lately, too.
Great minds and all that.
Hey, Kelly! If you're reading this, just drop us a note saying that you're still alive. You don't have to hang around if you don't have the time, but let us know, OK?
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02-13-2005, 12:10 AM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Orlando, Fl
Posts: 5,517
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
Hi everyone! Thanks for caring so much!!!! I'm alive..no worries.
Things are just really hectic and I'm trying to hold it all together. I've tried to keep up with PM's and emails, but it's been rough. I sometimes read the Sunroom and the Family Room so I know what's going on with everyone. I miss you all incredibly much. Hopefully I'll be able to write more often.
I've been working 6 days a week, with 2-4 doubles thrown in a week. I'm also interviewing for a new position (lobby concierge). Work is getting better and emotionally, things are looking up.
Things with the new boyfriend are fantastic as well..when we get to see each other. He's wonderful with Alex and I couldn't ask for a more sweet, caring, understanding man EVER. I'm very lucky.
Thank you to everyone for all the kind emails/Pm's. I've missed you all so much. I'll be back..I PROMISE.
Love, Kelly
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It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book!
Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95. |
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02-13-2005, 12:38 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Missouri
Posts: 4,595
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
I am so glad to hear from you and that things are starting to get better!
Good luck with the job interview! You would be wonderful in that position!
I am so glad that you have a wonderful new man in your life! Hope to talk to you soon!
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02-13-2005, 03:47 AM
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PassPorter Message Board Manager
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Community Rank: Legend VIP 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK
Concierge Level: 3
Posts: 190,285
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
Kelly, it's so good to hear from you and I'm glad that things are going so well for you.  Best of luck with the new position - do let us know how you get on.  |
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02-13-2005, 11:52 AM
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RED SOX NATION!!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 9
Posts: 136,854
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
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02-13-2005, 12:09 PM
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Faith, Trust, Pixie Dust
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 34,171
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
SOOOO glad you are OK Kelly! A big hug to you and Alex! Still looking forward to meeting you in August!
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02-13-2005, 12:20 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: May 2004
Location: northern california
Posts: 9,588
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
Kelly,
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02-13-2005, 01:55 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NE Ohio
Concierge Level: 8
Posts: 11,856
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
It's good to hear from you, Kelly. I hope you get the job.
Clio
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02-13-2005, 05:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Tulsa, OK
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 21,627
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
Kelly, I'm so glad you doing OK. Good luck with the new job interview---you would be great! Glad the new boyfriend is a "keeper". It is great to hear from you...please post more often we miss you.
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02-13-2005, 10:54 PM
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Community Rank: Legend 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: WI
Posts: 17,126
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
Great to hear from ya Kelly!!! Best of luck on that job! Hope to see you posting soon!!!
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02-14-2005, 06:32 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 10,351
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Re: Anyone heard from Kelly???
Welcome back!  I'm glad to hear that things are going well. |
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