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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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10-17-2000, 10:26 PM
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Community Rank: Traveler 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Oak Park, IL, USA
Posts: 343
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Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
This has been the longest week in existence!!
The long wait wasn't killing me, but now this short bit is driving me up a wall. The days are passing by sooooo sloowly, and I feel like I am going to spontaneously combust into a cloud of pink fairy dust (a la "Sleeping Beauty")! 
I think it's the fact that I am so close to vacationing, yet so far away till Friday!
So, how do you guys deal with the pre-Disney jitters?  |
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10-17-2000, 10:38 PM
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Recovering VMK Addict!
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Thornton, CO
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 13,087
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Re: Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
Hi Hayley! I undestand your impatience completely! The wait drove me crazy, which in turn drove DH crazy. 
We painted our house right before we left for the World. I don't recommend that as away to pass the time. 
Are you packed? I know, stupid question.
Don't worry, the time will fly and you will be in Disney World before ya know it!
Have a great trip!
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10-17-2000, 10:44 PM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Pleasant Valley, NY, USA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 5,377
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Re: Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
I Don't!!!!!
9 Days 12 Hrs 14 Mins 22 Secs and every minute seems like an hour!!
Checking over our packing list...making tip envelopes...watching WDW vacation vidieos...and last but not least the boards!!
But these are only a small help! 
I wish the 3 fairys from Sleeping Beauty could put ME in a deep sleep until it's time to go!!
Good Luck Hayley!!
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WildForWD
...you must face the age of not believing
...until at last you start believing there's something wonderful in you!!
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10-17-2000, 11:10 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Cape May Court House NJ USA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 11,259
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Re: Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
Hayley & WildForWD you both need a good STRONG SHOT of Pixie Dust!
I hate that anxiety feeling everytime the countdown nears the end. Sleepless nights, constant pacing, packing & re-packing & I guess I do a good job of driving everyone nuts around here!
I am wishing you both the very best during your WAITING TIME! Sure hope your vacation lasts just as long as these last few days seem to you both! 
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"Remember the Magic!"
Happy Planning!
Take Care, debe-nj |
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10-17-2000, 11:36 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Pleasant Valley, NY, USA
Posts: 2,398
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Re: Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
Amen to that debe! That's what I'm afraid of - that after having waited so long, the trip will fly by and before we know it we'll be on the way home again!
Hang in there Hayley! I know you can make it!
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"...where the young at heart, of all ages, can laugh and play and learn, together!"
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10-18-2000, 12:47 AM
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Community Rank: Adventurer 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Posts: 760
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Re: Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
OK....everyone together now...breath in...breath out.... You will survive. Just think of those of us who still have some time to wait! But the anticipation is half the fun....well almost. Hang in there, it will get here. Have tons of fun, all of you. And don't even think of those of us left behind. Jennifer 75 days and counting! |
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10-18-2000, 08:15 AM
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Community Rank: Scout 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: SE Texas!
Posts: 4,882
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Re: Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
Only 2 days to go!
You can make it! Just pop in a good Disney cd, close your eyes, & think some magical thoughts.
Finally all that pre-planning is going to pay off! YEAH!
Have a great trip!
All Ears
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10-18-2000, 09:40 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posts: 2,323
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Re: Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
...and think of us who have just been and are suffering this terrible after Disney depression!
Pat
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10-18-2000, 09:56 AM
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Community Rank: Adventurer
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Lambertville, NJ
Posts: 706
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Re: Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
Hang in there guys! It's almost here! May be try watching your favorite Disney movies... wearing some disney clothes, and going over your plans of what you want to do.
Just so you know Hayley, I'm anticipating your trip as much as you are... I was putting on my make-up this morning and getting ready for work, and this thought popped into my little head... "Wonder if Hayley went on her trip yet?" |
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10-18-2000, 11:34 AM
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Community Rank: Trekker 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: IL
Concierge Level: 7
Posts: 1,020
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Re: Two days to go and I can\'t take it!!
I know how you feel and I have 22 days --not just 2!!! It is all I can do to not just leave work and go home and think DISNEY!
Have a Fantastic time!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!
Allison
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