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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.
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.
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I am so sorry to hear your meal wasn't the greatest
Love that photo of the beach club at twilight it is amazing.
I am glad you mentioned that vinylmation as I don't get it at all, I mean I don't understand the point of it, if someone could explain it would be most helpful
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I cannot remember the discussion we were having around dessert time. Were we talking about cows, or crabs?
The food was decent, not too special. The server, ugh. She was enough to put us off of CMC forever honestly. Maybe we're bad luck together(still shuddering at the Snow White incident)at meals. LOL
And I was so worried about how my kids would be once they met you. I didn't expect them to make a liar out of me though. Gabby quiet?? I'm glad later she was showing her true colors.
Glad you had a great time with Wendy and her family! Sorry dinner was a disappointment, but I'm not surprised. Not a fan of dinner at CMC myself! Great pictures!
So sorry you meal at CMC was so lackluster. We have had 2 excellent meals there and wonderful service as well. Hopefully if you visit there again things will be much better.
As for vinylmation - I don't get it either. Think they are kinda ugly myself.
The new chairs in the lobby are wonderful! I can personally testify that they are very comfortable and nice to take a nap in.
Sorry to hear about the poor dining experience you had at Cape May Cafe. That's such a shame because I always hear such good things about it. As for those crab legs, you should come down to Maryland where steamed crabs are our specialty and see how it's done. Yes, it is a lot of work for a little bit of meat, but that's part of the fun. It makes me excited that summer is just around the corner!
BTW, I thought about you as soon as I turned on the tv this morning and saw the Royal Wedding going on. I watched it while I got ready for work and was wondering if you were in those crowds somewhere. I must say that Hope was glued to the television watching a real life Princess.
I can't believe how up and down your dining experiences were on this trip! I remember anticipating every meal in Disney as much as going to a park. I really do wonder if the Dining (Free or not) Plan has really overtaxed the system. Not only is it a drag to have to decide on where you are going to eat months in advance but to have to deal with lackluster food & service is unacceptable. Makes me grateful for having a full kitchen at OKW where every meal we prepared was excellent and of course, with 90% of our party in the restaurant industry, service was outstanding!!
Sorry for the lackluster meal at CMC. That's one of the few buffets at WDW that I haven't been to, and your report doesn't make me want to rush there anytime soon.
Sorry to hear CMC was a poor experience. You do have me excited about the jacuzzi tub--we're staying in a 1 BR for the first time soon! Can't wait to hear more!!!
I cannot remember the discussion we were having around dessert time. Were we talking about cows, or crabs?
The food was decent, not too special. The server, ugh. She was enough to put us off of CMC forever honestly. Maybe we're bad luck together(still shuddering at the Snow White incident)at meals. LOL
And I was so worried about how my kids would be once they met you. I didn't expect them to make a liar out of me though. Gabby quiet?? I'm glad later she was showing her true colors.
I don't remember the exact topic, but I do know it wasn't condusive to eating..
You could be right - we don't have the best luck together at meals, do we?
I thought Gabby was quite quiet the whole time, compared to how she is whenever I've been on the phone to you!
BTW, I thought about you as soon as I turned on the tv this morning and saw the Royal Wedding going on. I watched it while I got ready for work and was wondering if you were in those crowds somewhere. I must say that Hope was glued to the television watching a real life Princess.
In THOSE crowds? : way! Much better view on the TV and at least we had a nice day off to enjoy it as well!
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Were we talking about cows, or crabs? 
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Seems utterly pointless haha
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