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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.
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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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Saturday 9 April – part four: Piglet, he’s your best friend!
After a restroom stop, we headed for the Crystal Palace...
We couldn’t see Sean, Sharon and Ciaran anywhere, so we settled down to wait for them. Finally, we got a text saying that they were running a few minutes late (apparently someone had to see the Fairy Godmother... ) and we checked in. While there, we spotted a lonely Photopass photographer and made sure that she was lonely no more...
We waited and waited and waited, having some fun in the meantime...
Mark with Sharon, Ciaran and Josh
Finally, after waiting about 20 minutes, Wendy went up to ask what was happening and they told us that we’d have the next available table. Hmmm, I’m sorry – isn’t that how the whole ADR system is meant to work...
We were taken to two tables and could see that Tigger was on his way over, so we caught him before going up for any food. He wasn’t overly bouncy, but that would soon change...
The food was pretty poor today, to be honest. It was nothing to do with the quality, it was more the selection. As a non meat-eater, I struggled to find breakfast items for me. I got excited when I saw the vegetable frittata and then I looked a bit closer and realised it had corned beef in it as well. I guess this is the problem when you come at the end of breakfast, as they’re powering down, as shown by the struggle I had to get any maple syrup out of the dispenser for my pancakes.
Anyway, better awaited me back at the table. Spotting a donkey heading our way, I just got some scrambled eggs and was on my way back, which made everyone laugh. I had a great time with him, as did others, and as I think these photos show.
Straight up afterwards was Pooh, who was cuddly as always. The one who made me laugh here was Josh. After being very detached from the whole character thing during the meal so far, he announced “I like Pooh” and like a big kid (and I mean a big kid! ) he was up there, getting his photo with Pooh as well.
Pooh and Mark compare bellies Even super cool Josh wanted a photo with Pooh!
Piglet followed shortly afterwards and we told him that Mark was his best friend, ensuring lots of lovely cuddles for him!
At around this point, Wendy went up and asked if lunch was ready, as it was out, but there was no serving spoons. The woman told her : and our server was more than a little surprised when she heard this. I think she had a word with the manager, as shortly afterwards, we were told it was open. I got some salad and this was a much better selection than breakfast.
Of course, by now, most of the breakfast guests were gone and Pooh and Eeyore were getting bored, playing up to the crowds outside, like pop stars!
We had more fun with them when they came over again.
Finally, we were done and our server, who we think may have been a princess before, as we recognised her and her voice sounded very princess like, sorted out all the checks. She went the extra mile for us and I gave her a bit extra on the top of the 18% gratuity with the Tables in Wonderland card.
Crystal Palace:
Food 7½ 9
Atmosphere 9½ 9
Service 9½ 9
Value for money 9 9
Great shots from CP, and I like your new "Eeyore, Jr"! Sorry the food selection wasn't so great. I remember getting quite a lot of veg items at that breakfast years ago. I guess they had cleared most of it away. Not very well organized.
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Yes, I think he was!
I guess this is the problem when you come at the end of breakfast, as they’re powering down, as shown by the struggle I had to get any maple syrup out of the dispenser for my pancakes. 
) he was up there, getting his photo with Pooh as well. 
: and our server was more than a little surprised when she heard this. I think she had a word with the manager, as shortly afterwards, we were told it was open. I got some salad and this was a much better selection than breakfast. 
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