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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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.
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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!
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I'm not a runner, so I'm not up on event etiquette. However, I can't imagine them not allowing a runner to drop to a walking pace for part of the distance. After all, it is a "fun run," and the event is open to both runners and walkers. There is a limit to the number of participants, though I understand there are often fewer participants than there is space.
Bear in mind that there is both an organized run and a marked route that can be run (or walked) at any time. There's also an organized Island Power Walk at around 9:30 am.
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I'm not a runner, so I'm not up on event etiquette. However, I can't imagine them not allowing a runner to drop to a walking pace for part of the distance. After all, it is a "fun run," and the event is open to both runners and walkers. There is a limit to the number of participants, though I understand there are often fewer participants than there is space.
Bear in mind that there is both an organized run and a marked route that can be run (or walked) at any time. There's also an organized Island Power Walk at around 9:30 am.
Yes, absolutely! I have run this race 2 times. It is a very fun race that is not timed. You can go at your own pace and you get a finisher (plastic) medal at the end.
We just did a B2B on the Magic and my DD and I ran and my wife walked at both stops at CC. It took her just under 55 min. both times. They have the Adult Entertainment Team out on the course giving you water and checking in on you. You get off the ship by 8:30 and are done before 10:00.
Here is the information from the RunDisney site. There are disclaimers on the bottom regarding the times and participation rules and what medals you can win, etc. It sounds like this is a little more flexible than the WDW RunDisney events as far as timing, etc. I think the 5K on Castaway is so popular for new runners and walkers that they don't want to restrict it too much and prevent those people from participating.
Disney Castaway Cay Challenge
Disney Cruise Line 4-night Bahamian Cruise January 12-16, 2015, following Walt Disney WorldŽ Marathon January 7-11, 2015
Disney Castaway Cay 5K January 14, 2015
Registration opens May 23 at Noon EST!
From Parks to Paradise, join the first-ever Disney Castaway Cay Challenge!
The all-new Disney Castaway Cay Challenge is an ultimate running adventure, combining one magical 5K event or longer during the 2015 Walt Disney WorldŽ Marathon Weekend (January 7-11, 2015) with a Castaway Cay 5K on Disney Cruise Lines' private tropical island in the Bahamas the following week. On Monday, when Marathon weekend is over, set sail on board the Disney Dream for a 4-night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral. You’ll sail to Disney Castaway Cay for your 5K run along sandy white beaches, past swaying palms and sparkling turquoise lagoons, with magical Disney moments to surprise you along the way. It’s a runner’s paradise in a spectacular island oasis. Best of all, as a runDisney guest on board the Disney Dream, you’ll receive VIP treatment with exciting activities, special merchandise offerings, and featured menu items.
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Go to Disneycruise.com to book your January 12th, 2015 cruise aboard the Disney Dream today, then register for the Castaway Cay Challenge on Active.com on May 23 at Noon EST. Use the promotional code RUN at the time of booking your Disney Cruise Line vacation. Be sure to enter your Cruise reservation number when registering for the race.
3.1 mile course through Disney Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Lines’ private island in the Bahamas
Course runs past sparkling lagoons, the harbor, and white sandy beaches
Surprise Disney magical moments and entertainment on-course
Castaway Cay Participants Receive:
Castaway Cay Challenge Inaugural Event T-Shirt
Commemorative Castaway Cay 5K Finisher Medallion* **
Commemorative Inaugural Castaway Cay Challenge Finisher Medal for participating in one Walt Disney WorldŽ Marathon Weekend 5K or longer event PLUS the Castaway Cay 5K* **
Post-race refreshments
Exciting Activities and access to Special Merchandise on board Disney Cruise Line
Featured Healthy Menu Options on board Disney Cruise Line
*The number of registrations for the 2015 Walt Disney WorldŽ Marathon Weekend races and the Castaway Cay 5K is limited and subject to availability. To be eligible for the Castaway Cay Challenge runners must enter their cruise reservation number at the time of registration for a 5K or longer 2015 Walt Disney WorldŽ Marathon race event. All races are subject to age eligibility requirements and capacity limits. All race registration fees are non-refundable. Runners must complete both races within the 16-minute mile pacing requirements and must have an official time for each race to receive the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge Finisher Medal. Runners deferring any 2015 Walt Disney WorldŽ Marathon Weekend 5K or longer races will not be eligible for a Castaway Cay Challenge Finisher Medal. Events/races may be subject to delay, change, or cancellation for inclement weather or other safety concerns.
** A reservation on the January 12, 2015 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise is required in order to participate. It is recommended that you register for your Disney cruise PRIOR to registering for the Castaway Cay Challenge. Cruise Line reservations must be booked by August 1, 2014 or your Challenge Reservation will be forfeited. If your Disney Castaway Cay Challenge spot is forfeited for any reason, the race fee is non-refundable. Please refer to Disney Cruise Line for cruise refund policies.
I just wanted to point out that the CC Challenge is a special race that is only being held (at least right now) on the January 12th cruise. It is called a challenge because you get a special medal and t-shirt if you have completed one of the RunDisney races held right before that cruise at marathon weekend and then run this race.
The regular CC5k is free and you do not get a special finisher medal or t-shirt with it. You do get a medal but it is plastic.
Thank you for the info. I am interested and possibility my 10 year old son. It would be a dream come true for me to do this and a HUGE incentive for me to get moving!!!! My DH is nervous it will interfere with the day at castaway cay, so that is something to consider, I know there's not much time on the island.
Thank you for the info. I am interested and possibility my 10 year old son. ...
Just to set expectations...they have been more strict since this past winter about children participating in the 5K. The official age to participate is 12+. I don't think anyone will stop him from running with you, but you may not be able to register him and therefore he might not get a medal or certificate. Sometimes CMs will drop it by your stateroom afterwards for the unregistered kids but apparently that's been hit-or-miss this year.
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