An Animal Kingdom State of Being with Cam and Fam COMPLETED 9/18 - Page 151 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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There are other changes as well.
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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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.
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Sorry it was such a delay in getting your flight home. We've endured many a late night delays out of Orlando and it can be frustrating at times but it sounds like you kept a very positive attitude. Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed your TR! You're a very entertaining writer and it's always fun to read about your PP meets Thank you for taking the time to entertain us with your family adventures. I'll look forward to hearing about your next trip whenever that might be
In January 2010 we were there at the right time for those magical gates to open! It was a mix of characters - Rafiki, a couple of Little Einsteins, Pinnochio and Gepeto and a few more that I can't remember. They literally gave us maybe 5 minutes before they were off! Cool surprise!
Cam, your trips are always magical, but my gosh this one seems to have just an extra few doses of Disney Magic! I've enjoyed traveling with you and look forward to your next PTR / TR! I'm sad your trip is over, but there will be another one before we know it!! I hope one day we can get our girls together. I imagine the conversations would be wild...
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What a magical surprise at Epcot! You timed that perfectly didn't you? Sorry about the delays leaving the airport. Whenever that happens I always think to myself...that was more time I could have been spending in Disney before I had to leave.
Can't believe the trip has come to end, but it was a great journey!
What an awesome treat for Stefanie's last day!!! That was one little young lady for your whole trip (well she is anyway!!!!!). Great trip report, as usual. Love your pictures. I am sorry it is over.....can't wait for the next one!!!!
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What a magical trip!!!! I really enjoyed reading your trip report & am so sad it has come to an end.
Thanks for sharing the adventures of your wonderful family!!! Can't wait for the next TR!
for following our adventures! I wish we had another trip sooner than next June!
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What a fantastic trip you all had once again! Sorry for the delays at the airport. How are Luke's feet these days?
He hasn't mentioned them hurting lately, but they have off and on since we got back home.
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Wow, that was quite some finish to a wonderful trip! I've loved reading all about it - thanks so much for sharing it with us and sorry to see it come to an end.
for joining my lengthy story!
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Such a wonderful, relaxed time and so many memories made, too! Thoroughly enjoyed reading along with you--thank you!
One of our best vacations ever!
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Thanks for sharing your trip. It was the most magical-filled trip (except for Luke's broken toe)!
Sorry it was such a delay in getting your flight home. We've endured many a late night delays out of Orlando and it can be frustrating at times but it sounds like you kept a very positive attitude. Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed your TR! You're a very entertaining writer and it's always fun to read about your PP meets Thank you for taking the time to entertain us with your family adventures. I'll look forward to hearing about your next trip whenever that might be
We like taking the latest flight out of MCO that we can, but it often means delays. But the extra few hours at WDW is worth it!
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In January 2010 we were there at the right time for those magical gates to open! It was a mix of characters - Rafiki, a couple of Little Einsteins, Pinnochio and Gepeto and a few more that I can't remember. They literally gave us maybe 5 minutes before they were off! Cool surprise!
I think we got about 15 minutes back there with all the characters and it was the coolest thing!
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Cam, your trips are always magical, but my gosh this one seems to have just an extra few doses of Disney Magic! I've enjoyed traveling with you and look forward to your next PTR / TR! I'm sad your trip is over, but there will be another one before we know it!! I hope one day we can get our girls together. I imagine the conversations would be wild...
That will be a fun time when we get our girls together!
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What a great surprise with the characters Cam! Love all the pictures! What a great way to end your trip! Sorry about the flight delay on the way home!
I'm glad you guys had a fantastic trip! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Now to start planning the next one!
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What a magical surprise at Epcot! You timed that perfectly didn't you? Sorry about the delays leaving the airport. Whenever that happens I always think to myself...that was more time I could have been spending in Disney before I had to leave.
Can't believe the trip has come to end, but it was a great journey!
for reading and now I'll be living vicariously through your PTR/TR!
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What an awesome treat for Stefanie's last day!!! That was one little young lady for your whole trip (well she is anyway!!!!!). Great trip report, as usual. Love your pictures. I am sorry it is over.....can't wait for the next one!!!!
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I am always sad to see your TR end. It is always fun to follow along with all of you. Seeing all the wonderful pictures of Stefanie always make me smile. She is such a special girl. I felt bad when I read that she was not ready to leave "the bubble". I think we can all relate to that feeling. Hopefully it will not be long before you can be there again.
Thank you for sharing your magical trip and I look forward to the next one.
What a wonderful end to your trip. Character bonanza! And I love that Suzy and Perla showed Stefanie so much attention. And I agree with Stefanie, we need to see Gus and Jaq! Your trip was just as wonderful as ever and I thank you for allowing us to share it with you!
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Oh Cam, I was away for too long and missed the end of the trip. Sounds like you all had a great last couple of days. That Surprise Character meet sounded awesome - very cool. Sorry about the flight delay but at least you made it home safely.
I so enjoy your reports and sorry this one is comig to a close.
Good luck with the rest of the school year - I know it is keeping you busy.
Cam, Thank you so very much for sharing your trip in such detail. I truly felt like I was there with you every step of the way. So sad to see your TR come to an end. I am glad that you scrapbook your memories for them to last a lifetime! Can't wait for your next PTR to begin, but time travels so fast that you'll be starting it before you know it. And I'll be traveling along! Thank You!
What a great ending to your trip! Well, the characters. The storm, not so much. We try to take the last flight out on our return trip, too. Definitely worth a few extra hours in my happy place! Stephanie sounds like me on our last day. I always put on my best pouty face & tell my DH, "I'm not going!" Somehow he always manages to get me on that ME bus. Gotta pay for the next trip, you know.
Thanks again for sharing your trips with us, Cam! I'll be looking forward to the next one!
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I've loved reading all about it - thanks so much for sharing it with us and sorry to see it come to an end. 
Your trip was just as wonderful as ever and I thank you for allowing us to share it with you!
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