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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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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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So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!
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Glad ou are happy with the apartment. Will you have more room mates now? Good luck with the hair color. Can't wait to see the results!! (hint-hint)
There are 6 of us living here, two in each room. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom though which helps a lot! And the hair pics will come after work I hopeee!
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on getting an apartment.
the Disney Look is attacking your hair, but I'm sure you'll be beautiful no matter what!
DD sat by two guys at a premlinary meeting and one of them were pointed out. The cm said - Look at him. He won't be here tomorrow if he doesn't get a haircut tonight. The guy started laughing and the cm said, I'm not kidding. I guess that made him stop laughing and sit up straight and tall.
I'm very glad that's not how I was informed of my hair mishaps haha
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Originally Posted by piglet925
I just read your entire post and wish I had known more about the CP program when I was in college. Good luck!! Maybe we'll see you when we're in the world Jan 25 - Jan 29.
No idea how that's looking for me yet, but I'll try to let you know when it gets closer!
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Boy am I glad I found your thread! I reading all about the CP. Glad to hear you got a decent apartment. Looking forward to your next update!
It should be coming soon... like after work today I hope
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Originally Posted by LouigiAnne
Does a bigger aptment mean more roommates?? Enjoy your time making MAGIC!!
aybe you'll get to work with Grey, That would be great! LouigiAnne
Yep, 4 more than planned, but it's not bad so far. And unfortunately I won't be, but more on that to come later, must get ready for work!
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looks like everything is falling into place, apartment, hair etc., I hope you have nice roommates and that you all get along. Can't wait to hear about your first days at work.
Oookay... where did I leave off? For our last adventure as purely guests, my mom and I went to 1900 Park Fare, it was pretty hilarious.
Then I checked in on Wednesday morning. Moved stuff and ran errands and went to meetings. That's also when I learned my hair was too many colors. So Wednesday night I still stayed with my mom at Animal Kingdom Lodge because my room wasn't ready to be slept in yet.
So Thursday was more running errands and getting the hair fixed. I was NOT ready to give up my blondeness
Then on Friday I had traditions in the morning and spent my last night with my mommy Traditions was very interesting, I learned a lot about the company and got to see some neat backstage stuff! Then for the evening, we decided to go explore the Yacht and Beach Club resorts instead of going to a park because THAT'S WHERE I'M WORKING! So we had dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse and called it an early night
So Saturday morning I said goodbye to my mommy and went to my resort orientation. Learned a lot about Yacht and Beach and took a walking tour etc etc. I'll definitely learn more after my training class at Disney University I think. Then in the evening I finished up my room so I could finally sleep here!
Today I started training at Disney University, day 1 of 4 of front desk training. It wasn't too bad, lots of basic hotel stuff at first. Exhausting, I have my first day off on Friday. SO LONG FROM NOW
I think that's all for now Thanks for joining me on this journey everyone!
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the Disney Look is attacking your hair, but I'm sure you'll be beautiful no matter what!
Good luck!! Maybe we'll see you when we're in the world Jan 25 - Jan 29. 
reading all about the CP. Glad to hear you got a decent apartment. Looking forward to your next update!
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