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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
And a very special thank you to our Guides (moderators), past and present, who kept our forums a happy place to be. You are the glue that held everything together, and we are forever grateful to you. Thank you aliceinwdw, Caldercup, MrsM, WillCAD, Fortissimo, GingerJ, HiddenMickey, CRCrazy, Eeyoresmom, disneyknut, disneydani, Cam22, chezp, WDWfan, Luvsun, KMB733, rescuesk, OhToodles!, Colexis Mom, lfredsbo, HiddenMickey, DrDolphin, DopeyGirl, duck addict, Disneybine, PixieMichele, Sandra Bostwick, Eeyore Tattoo, DyanKJ130, Suzy Q'Disney, LilMarcieMouse, AllisonG, Belle*, Chrissi, Brant, DawnDenise, Crystalloubear, Disneymom9092, FanOfMickey, Goofy4Goofy, GoofyMom, Home4us123, iamgrumpy, ilovedisney247, Jennifer2003, Jenny Pooh, KrisLuvsDisney, Ladyt, Laughaholic88, LauraBelle Hime, Lilianna, LizardCop, Loobyoxlip, lukeandbrooksmom, marisag, michnash, MickeyMAC, OffKilter_Lynn, PamelaK, Poor_Eeyore, ripkensnana, RobDVC, SHEANA1226, Shell of the South, snoozin, Statelady01, Tara O'Hara, tigger22, Tink and Co., Tinkerbelz, WDWJAMBA, wdwlovers, Wendyismyname, whoSEZ, WildforWD, and WvuGrrrl. You made the magic.
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.
That said, PassPorter is not going away. Most of the resources will remain online for as long as we can support them, and after that we will find ways to make whatever we can available. PassPorter means a great deal to us, and to many of you, and we will do our best to keep it alive in whatever way we can. Our server costs are high, and they'll need to come out of our pockets, so in the future you can expect some changes so we can bring those costs down.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing support over the years. Without you, there's no way us little guys could have made something like this happen and given the "big guys" a run for their money. PassPorter was consistently the #3 guidebook after the Unofficial and Official guides, which was really unheard of for such a small company to do. We ROCKED it thanks to you and your support and love!
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!
Best wishes for a wonderful and magical new year!
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11-16-2004, 09:44 PM
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Mickey as Grand marshal for Rose Parade
PASADENA, CA. (November 16, 2004) – In a ceremony held today at Tournament House, Mickey Mouse was revealed as the Grand Marshal for the 2005 Tournament of Roses, themed Celebrate Family. Tournament of Roses President Dave Davis was joined on stage by film and Broadway legend Julie Andrews to announce the beloved Disney icon as the Grand Marshal who will lead the family-themed New Year's Day celebration in Pasadena . As Grand Marshal, Mickey Mouse will represent the theme Celebrate Family to a worldwide television viewership as he rides in the 116 th Rose Parade, and as he tosses the coin before the 91 st Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2005.
“Mickey Mouse has brought entertainment, joy and laughter to families around the world for 75 years and we couldn't think of a more ideal Grand Marshal to help us Celebrate Family in 2005,” said Davis . “Mickey Mouse became a part of the Tournament of Roses family when he accompanied Walt Disney on his Grand Marshal ride in the 1966 Rose Parade, and we are delighted to welcome him back once again to help us spread New Year's cheer on January 1, 2005.”
“Gosh, it sure is swell be named the Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade and I can't wait to see everybody on January 1 in Pasadena,” said Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse when accepting his role as the 2005 Tournament of Roses ambassador. “ It's a big year for me with big doings for Disneyland 's 50th and all, but being in the Rose Parade is a great way to start the New Year!”
“We have been dear friends for years and I congratulate Mickey on being named Grand Marshal of the 2005 Rose Parade,” said Julie Andrews, Honorary Ambassador of Disneyland's upcoming 50 th anniversary celebration. “Mickey has touched the hearts of families everywhere and I look forward to joining him next May as we celebrate the 50 th anniversary of Disneyland .”
2005 promises to be a big year in the life of Mickey Mouse. From being honored as the Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade to acting as Chief Host for the 18-month long global celebration of the 50 th anniversary of Disneyland , Mickey continues to be a beloved member of the Disney – and Tournament of Roses – families.
As one of the world's most popular personalities, Mickey Mouse has been eliciting smiles and laughter from audiences around the globe for more than 75 years. He made his big screen debut on November 18, 1928 as star of the first synchronized sound cartoon, “Steamboat Willie.”
The 1930s were Mickey's Golden Age when he played everything from fireman to giant killer, cowboy to inventor, detective to plumber in his 120 short cartoons. Mickey Mouse grew into an international celebrity whose success laid the foundation upon which Walt Disney built his organization. In 1932 Walt Disney received a special Academy Award specifically for the creation of Mickey Mouse.
With the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Mickey became the Chief Host of a whole new genre of family entertainment. Over the past 50 years Mickey has welcomed over 500 million guests to the Disneyland Resort, making a visit to the park a family tradition passed from one generation to the next.
Today Mickey Mouse remains a mainstay in the lives of kids and families. He currently stars on Disney's “House of Mouse” on Disney Channel and recently co-starred with Donald and Goofy in their first full-length feature, the Direct-to-Video Premiere film “The Three Musketeers.”
One of the finest tributes to Mickey was given by Walt Disney himself when, on one of his first TV shows, as he talked about his company, Walt said, “I hope we never lose sight of one thing ... that it was all started by a mouse.”
The 116th Rose Parade, themed Celebrate Family , will take place on Saturday, January 1, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands from throughout the nation. Following the Rose Parade, at 2:00 p.m. (PST), the 91st Rose Bowl Game will feature an exciting match up between two championship teams, showcasing the best of collegiate football. For additional information, please call (626) 449-ROSE, the 24-hour hotline, or visit www.tournamentofroses.com . |
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11-17-2004, 01:55 PM
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Re: Mickey as Grand marshal for Rose Parade
Awesome!! I'll be sure to watch the Rose Parade!!
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11-17-2004, 11:27 PM
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Mickey as Grand marshal for Rose Parade
This is great news! I've never watched the Rose Bowl parade before but now I have a reason to tune in. 
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11-19-2004, 08:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Tulsa, OK
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Re: Mickey as Grand marshal for Rose Parade
That's super...I'll definitely have to watch the parade this year.
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11-19-2004, 01:10 PM
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Re: Mickey as Grand marshal for Rose Parade
I  the Rose Parade!!! With Mickey as the GM, I will it even more now!!!  Thanks for the heads up on this!!! |
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