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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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Loved the food photos. Great work and everything looks so good!
Wher in Epcot is the shop Caramel Kouche? Sounds like it could be Germany? Not familiar with it. Must be new?
Thanks! Yes, it's in Germany. It just opened at the end of last year (September I think).
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Can you tell me more details about the Proscuitto? I've always wanted to try it but I never have. The closest I got was one time I bought it from the store to have as an app. I opened it and it smelled so bad that I threw it away thinking it had gone bad. Then I started wondering if that is the way it was supposed to smell. You know kinda a like smelly cheese. How would you describe the taste?
Proscuitto is a very yummy Italian ham. Usually sliced so thin it practically melts in your mouth. It has a salty taste but not smelly.
All I can say is WOW!!! All of that food looks fabulous!!! I cannot wait for our trip in Jan 2012!! I loved the new Cantina in Mexico! It was so yummy! And the Caramel place in Germany wasn't open yet when we were there. It will definitely be a must-do on our trip!
Thank you for sharing the pictures!!
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Sorry that you did not enjoy the cupcake from Babycakes, while we have not tried the one in DTD we have one in NY and they are wonderful. All your meals looked amazing....
the cinnamon buns at the main bakery are the best, they don't make them good like that anywhere here where i live. that caramel shop looks so yummy, i would love to check it out
Sorry that you did not enjoy the cupcake from Babycakes, while we have not tried the one in DTD we have one in NY and they are wonderful. All your meals looked amazing....
I'll have to give them another try next time I'm in the City.
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Wow! The pictures are just amazing!
I can tell you one thing, I am so headed for that caramel shop in Epcot!
You won't regret it! My only regret is that I didn't buy MORE to bring home! We're quickly making our way through the Toffifay and the Werther's caramels aren't far behind.
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the cinnamon buns at the main bakery are the best, they don't make them good like that anywhere here where i live. that caramel shop looks so yummy, i would love to check it out
I agree! I think that makes me enjoy them all the more!
Love all the pictures Heather! We ate at GF Cafe' for breakfast on our trip and it was wonderful! Must go back now! We would love to try Narcoossee's but that would require having someone to watch our DS while we went out. I don't feel comfortable with that one yet. Maybe someday we can bring someone along with us to help with him. Can't wait to read your TR, all your pictures have me hungry now.
Thanks! Yes, it's in Germany. It just opened at the end of last year (September I think).
Proscuitto is a very yummy Italian ham. Usually sliced so thin it practically melts in your mouth. It has a salty taste but not smelly.
Thanks for the info on the Caramel Shop.
Can't have enough of prosciutto. Yummy stuff! Always go with the authentic Italian kind and not the domestic. Much better quality and care is put into it. Usually from Parma. The domestic is always too salty.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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