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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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There are other changes as well.
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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
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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.
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The dance party was pretty much ending when we got there and we headed off once again.
We had a fastpass for the Nemo show. Believe it or not…we have never seen this show before. We got in the FP line and sat around and waited to be let in. I noticed Everest had a car stuck. That was the highlight for all of us in line as we waited.
It did start moving again after a bit.
Soon we were let in and we made our way very close to the front and sat next to the part of the stage that juts out.
The show started. I wasn’t sure if we would like it or not. I had heard that some people have issues with the people running the puppets. Never fear, we didn’t have that issue and REALLY enjoyed the show.
So many trips and this was the first time for Nemo. sorry it took so looooong for such a good show. We try to see it every time we go. Especially if it is during the hot season.
Oh wow! I can't believe you've never seen the Finding Nemo show before! It's such a great show... so inventive! You got some great pictures!
I know, it's crazy it took me so long to get there. We had tried once but the line was super long and they told us chances were we would have to wait for the next show...that was many years ago and we never tried again.
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Beautiful photos from the show!
Thanks
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Great photos!! I love that snow! And crush is my favorite
Thanks. We really enjoyed it.
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Glad you enjoyed the show!
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Oh, Man! Why didn't I take DS to this last July? He would have loved it!
On my next trip, I'm going to try to focus on the entertainment instead of the attractions. Thanks for the inspiration!
I keep thinking that too....why did we wait all these years. But it's so nice even after all our trips we are still trying new things out.
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So many trips and this was the first time for Nemo. sorry it took so looooong for such a good show. We try to see it every time we go. Especially if it is during the hot season.
I know. It's just plain crazy it took me this long to get there.
After the Nemo show we hung back a bit before exiting with the crowds. Once we did we started to make our way towards Everest, which was our next FP.
We decided we should make a potty stop before going on the ride.
The line was crazy long and Claire was doing the pee pee dance. We noticed the family bathroom off to the side and only 1 person was waiting there so we headed over to wait for that one.
We got in there MUCH faster and Claire was all smiles again.
We then headed back over towards Everest.
The FP line moved fairly fast, though it was pretty full too.
This has become one of Claire’s favorite rides.
The ride was fun and we had a surprise….The Yeti Moved! I have never seen him move EVER. Claire and I both noticed it as did others on our train. I posted it to a facebook group where someone argued till they were blue in the face that it didn’t move. I guess with in the first year of Everest being built the Yeti was too big and broke some major support beam. Supposedly since then he has never actually moved but they put strobe lights on him occasionally to give him the appearance of moving. I suspect some part of this story is correct, but I am pretty sure he has moved off and on over the years too, though the last few I have not heard any reports of it. This was NOT strobe lights. His arm actually reached down at us. However not a full reach like I have seen on tv specials. I will swear this till I am blue as well. LOL. There were other reports of him moving the same week I was there as well. There were a lot of stars in the parks the week we were there (and they were filming the Disney episode of the Middle while we were there as well), so I am not sure if he was moving for that reason or not. But he definitely had some movement and we were super excited to see it.
Our photopass picture. Love the people in front of us!
After that fun ride I tried to talk Claire into going back on using the single rider line. Of course she was much too young to go by herself…at least in her mind. I tried to explain that we would be in line together and I would go first and wait at the end for her, but she wouldn’t do it.
We decided to head over to Dinoland then and ride the Triceratops. That too had quite the line, but I think we got on in about 20 minutes or so.
I took lots of pictures from the sky as Claire steered us.
After that ride we needed to get a drink.
It was getting close to the parade time and we were NOT going to miss this for anything. The parade was ending in the summer, much to our disappointment. We had to see it one last time. This is our favorite current running parade and I was so sad they were going to take it away. I had hoped they would bring the Christmas version back for the Holidays, but sadly it was not.
We made our way to find a spot for the parade.
We ran into a few characters leaving their meet and greet.
We found a spot and Claire drank her slushie.
And I had a Mickey Bar.
We still had a bit of time to wait, so we talked to the people around us.
There was a lady who arrived a little late but sat behind the line of people. She had a little one with her, and I told her to bring her right up next to me as there was enough room for just her if she didn’t mind. I told her I would be taking pictures, but a little one next to me wouldn’t be in the way. The little girl loved it and I was happy to help.
Your EE ride pic is cool. Both of you look like you are really enjoying the ride. Not sure about the two in the front row. I saw the Yeti move but it was back in the beginning around 2005 or 2006. Not sure when it opened. I read a rumor somewhere that the Yeti structure has been going thru some work. (Don't ask where as I can't remember.) It may have been wishful thinking.
Glad you both had such a good time on EE and that you got to see the Yeti move!!! I know for sure we've seen his shadow swoop down but I don't know that we ever saw him actually move You're so lucky!
How awesome that you saw the Yeti move! We saw him move a few times in the first year or so that the ride was open. I wonder if we'll ever get back to a fully functional Yeti?? I'm sad that parade is gone, too. It was such a fun one, with great music! That was very nice of you to let the little girl sit next to you for the parade! I hate when people won't make room for little kids. I know if you get there early you have a "right" to the front row, but no need to be selfish about it.
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