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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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That picture of your parents is so sweet. And the pictures of your handsome nephews are really nice. I will bet however, that by the time Isaiah's trip time comes, it's going to be a long trip. He looks like is really good at convincing people.
Hope you have a great weekend with the two older boys. You are a very good auntie.
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We had a really long wait for our ADR at 'Ohana once....about an hour or more. They were supposed to be finding us a seat near the window and we told them we'd wait, but the four of us ended up at an 8-top in the middle of the room when they finally sat us. I wish I'd thought to talk to someone about it. That table was ridiculously large for us and a real disappointment. 90 minutes is even more ridiculous, even if your group was large. Love the photo of the men in their grass skirts!
A 90 minute wait????? WOW! Can't wait to see what came out of that one because it looks like it ended on a great note. Can't wait to see all your photos of AoA when you get back!
That is such an awesome picture of your folks! Frameable for sure!!
Crazy wait at Ohana, but love that your brothers got to make fools of...errr, participate in the fun (while I'm sure you were laughing at them!).
Glad the boards are back up and you could post the update! Goofy standing on the chair is great, as is the shot of the Luau. Can't wait to hear about the unfilmable hippo encounter Yay that Eric made it and yay that the magic continues for you, Noah and Daniel. But poor Isaiah... his time will come!
We had lots of fun together. Isi worked hard to get me to change my mind about him staying. He wanted to know why he had to wait until he was 10. I told him if he stayed now he'd miss his mom. His reply, "No I won't!"
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What a great shot of the happy couple!!! That is so perfect.
90 min wait for your ADR??!?!?? What the.. I would be beyond ticked, how did the boys deal with that? I'm sure my kids have gone bonkers
Good luck with the move to AoA!
The kids weren't too bad. Luckily Isaiah had 3 new toys to play with, which helped. They made a few friends, too.
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That picture of your parents is so sweet. And the pictures of your handsome nephews are really nice. I will bet however, that by the time Isaiah's trip time comes, it's going to be a long trip. He looks like is really good at convincing people.
Hope you have a great weekend with the two older boys. You are a very good auntie.
I kind of promised him we'd go when he was 9 instead of 10, but I'm hoping he will forget that in the next few years.
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We had a really long wait for our ADR at 'Ohana once....about an hour or more. They were supposed to be finding us a seat near the window and we told them we'd wait, but the four of us ended up at an 8-top in the middle of the room when they finally sat us. I wish I'd thought to talk to someone about it. That table was ridiculously large for us and a real disappointment. 90 minutes is even more ridiculous, even if your group was large. Love the photo of the men in their grass skirts!
'Ohana is one of those places that I find I always am waiting for a table, even with an ADR. We're eating at another of those today: Sci-Fi.
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A 90 minute wait????? WOW! Can't wait to see what came out of that one because it looks like it ended on a great note. Can't wait to see all your photos of AoA when you get back!
We got such great treatment I started feeling guilty! I kept promising everyone I was nice when I complained! I think they think I threatened the guy or something.
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That is such an awesome picture of your folks! Frameable for sure!!
Crazy wait at Ohana, but love that your brothers got to make fools of...errr, participate in the fun (while I'm sure you were laughing at them!).
We all loved it! Even Eddie and Eric had fun with it!
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Love the shot of your parents! In every photo, it looks as if everyone's having an absolute ball.
The only unhappy moment the entire trip was saying goodbye yesterday.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
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Can't wait to see what came out of that one because it looks like it ended on a great note. 
Was there a PP aound for that?
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Yay that Eric made it and yay that the magic continues for you, Noah and Daniel. But poor Isaiah... his time will come!
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