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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:
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.
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The two shows I've seen and liked at USF were the Universal Horror Make Up Show and the Animal Actors on Location (used to be an Animal Planet show). Our favorite is the Horror Make Up Show, it is quite hilarious! We enjoyed the animal show too, which in fact surprised us because we're not big show people. I'm not sure if the 3D movies qualify as shows, but Terminator 3D is awesome, and I love the Shrek 4D.
Sadly, I have never watched a show at IOA, I have never been able to tear my group away from the coasters! I'm sure some other folks who have will share their experiences. I'd like to hear opinions on the IOA shows as well. Is there anything in the location of the Tony Hawk show?
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Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue is cute, if you're into groaner-jokes and popular music performed by Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolfman and the Bride of Frankenstein.
The Animal Actors show is fun, especially for little children.
The Horror Make Up show is very entertaining.
Try to catch The Blues Brothers too. They're not a "show" per se, but they do perform in front of a rowhome around the corner from The Mummy a few times a day.
well, i for one will go on the books to say i enjoy fear factor live.
the ivillage show broadcasts out of the parks and is available for any guest to attend the show. i believe they offer free lunch in compensation for your time.
The Terminator 3-D show is worth catching too...very cool effects.
I wouldn't classify Terminator as an actual show in comparison to the others, but it's a must. As for regaular stage shows. I'd say the top in each park would be Horror Make Up Show in Universal and Sinbad at IOA.
Try to catch The Blues Brothers too. They're not a "show" per se, but they do perform in front of a rowhome around the corner from The Mummy a few times a day.
I agree with Rob and Michelle about the horror make up show. It's worth checking out. I really loved the Blues Brothers performance. It's got great tunes, and these guys can move. It almost makes you think you're watching the real Jake and Elwood!
Paul and I were sitting outside the little French bakery last fall having a quick breakfast. And right across the way a group of musicians set up in front of Lucy's, and played Cuban music a la Ricky Ricardo. We loved it!
The only show I remember seeing at IOA was the one where you walk through the wall of water. The name escapes me, but it was lame. I think the enjoyment of that particular show depends a lot on your guide. Ours just wasn't that good.
The attraction your thinking of is Posideon's Fury. Specifically, the section where the wall opens up and you travel under the ocean deeper into the caverns...I think.
IMHO, miss Poseidon's Fury. Poseidon is lame-o and I don't think it's worth wasting any time on. But see all the others you can possibly fit in! Of course, Chez, remember the source of this advice since I did tell you that you would love the Mummy!
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The attraction your thinking of is Posideon's Fury. Specifically, the section where the wall opens up and you travel under the ocean deeper into the caverns...I think.
That's it! Thanks, Ace. Donna, now there are two of us with the same opinion of PF. Is it possible we got the same guide?
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and I don't think it's worth wasting any time on. But see all the others you can possibly fit in! Of course, Chez, remember the source of this advice 
since I did tell you that you would love the Mummy! 
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