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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:
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We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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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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Looks like a great morning/afternoon at DHS. Love the character pictures. The meatloaf is my favorite thing at 50's PTC. A great evening eating around the World at Epcot. So many yummy choices!!
When you head to WDW in a few weeks, if you go on GMR again, ask the CM if they are running the Western scene. They tend to run it during busier times and on the weekends.
Thanks! That meatloaf was very yummy - and it not something that I would normally order out! I will have to remember that about GMR! Thanks!
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What a very full day! But you all never seemed rushed.
Thanks - we don't feel rushed - except when the three of us all want to accomplish different things!
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That's so cool about EM & Bree becoming pen pals, and getting to meet up in person at WDW!
Thanks! Yes it is!! She has truly found a great lifelong friend!! And they are always planning for the next time to visit each other!
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Wow...what an amazing and full day. 50s is one of the boys' favorites. And we've never been disappointed by the food.
The F&WF sounds amazing. Can't wait for next year. I'm glad I ate dinner before reading this.
thanks! It was yummy!
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Well, despite the warning, I read on, and now I'm starving! Gee, thanks It sounds lovely to be able to wander around Epcot snacking as you go!
Thanks! I did WARN you again! LOL!!!
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Enjoying your photos a lot, especially the F&WF ones. I like that you document the food stand, menu AND a photo of the food itself along with your comments. You all seem relaxed and happy, and seem to accomplish so much without much hassle. Great that Em has a local friend she can hang out with.
Thanks Laurie! I try! We certainly do feel at home in the Bubble!!! I also think it's great that she has found a life long friend!
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Another great update!! Love all your PhotoPass shots as well
Mel
Thanks!
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Oh stop showing all that good food! Just kidding, of course. Looks like a great day, and the girls appear to be having a great time together.
HA! uh-huh - because you don't kill me with all your beautiful photos!! We did have a great day - and those girls were a riot!!
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What a great start at DHS and a great ending at Epcot! And so many great eats along the way!!! Love the pictures!!
Thanks! it was yummy!
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It was another early morning as today we have breakfast ADR at the Crystal Palace.
And of course, the park had opened early –so there was no getting pics down Main Street with no one else……
But we did manage to get some Photopass Photos:
Shortly after checking in and getting our pager, it was going off and we were being sat at our table. We quickly loaded our plates with some fantastic offerings and before we knew it ~ our friends were starting to visit!
First up, Piglet:
Then Pooh……Em wasn’t having a good time at all! LOL!
Tigger:
And last but not least, Eeyore!
After breakfast, Scott wanted to run a quick errand in the park…….(remember this)………
So Emily and I strolled around and got a few pics and found Marie!
Scott met back up with us and we quickly decided that MK was just too crowded for our liking this am, so we started to head out of the park BUT we quickly spotted Mary, so we used our FP and Emily had her meet and greet with Mary!!!!
And then we were taking advantage of some more Photopass ops!
While on the monorail back to the TTC, Scott presented Emily and I each with a little Disney bag (you know the ones, the little plastic blue ones!!) – he had gotten each of us a Disney Alex and Ani! I got the castle one……and Emily the Mickey one (sorry forgot to take a pic of hers at this time!).
We had decided to head to Hollywood Studios.
We had gotten into the park just in time for a Beauty and the Beast show!
Along the way, Scott found his Emmy!
We sat directly behind the sound booth, so I had pretty decent seats for photos!
I just love this show, and no matter how many times I have seen it, I still get teary every single time!!! It’s just so beautiful!
After the show, we went on another limo ride with Aerosmith!
And are you surprised that we found another Photopass Photographer? LOL!! He was great, taking some with my camera, then his to get the magic shots!!
Emily was starting to get a bit hungry (we eat a lot in Disney!!) so we headed over to the ABC Commissary to grab a few things – which we all shared. We had a kids size chicken nuggets and a shrimp and fish platter and of course a YUMMY carrot cake cupcake!!!
After topping off our bellies we headed over to Muppets 3D Vision! Another favorite show!
Then Em wanted to ride Star Tours again, so we headed over there. After our ride on that, we came out to find a photopass photographer (surprise!!) for some silly photo ops!
It was now time to head over to Toy Story Mania for a spin! We all love this ride – who doesn’t love this one?!?! Sorry, no pics this time!
We knew that this was probably our last visit to DHS this trip, and Emily knew that one of the magic shots was Sebastian and we hadn’t found a photographer to do that yet – so Scott asked and he found one!! I am so bummed that I forgot to write down this Photopass Photographers name, he was FANTASTIC!!! We had our own little private photo session……he took us all over doing some really fun shots!!!
It was now time to head back to the resort for a quick rest for Scott and Emily.
Up next: Dinner with some “Royalty”
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Good thing you folks went back for a rest From the looks on thier faces EM and Scott both look like they are having root canals and would rather be anyplace else on earth
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All caught up. Your trip sounds like one fantastic day after another. I like all the special character shots you got at DHS. I didn't know they had so many new ones.
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And so many great eats along the way!!! Love the pictures!!
It sounds lovely to be able to wander around Epcot snacking as you go!
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