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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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
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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.
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Remind me, what day was this for it to be crowded?
This was March 26, a Wednesday and it was still about 2 or 4 weeks before Easter!!! I think it was just a big Spring break week as I had some people travel the week or so after and they said the crowds were much more managable.
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Originally Posted by lindawdw
I've only heard of MK being at full capacity for special holidays! It seems with all the events that Disney has now there is very little times of the year when there is a low crowd level Glad Claire got her popcorn
It was crazy. I guess a lot of schools had spring break that particular week.
and yes...this year has been very busy all year long. I had some people go in Sept during what are usually slow weeks and it was pretty darn crowded for them too.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Glad you didn't try to head back via monorail to MK as it would have been frustrating to be turned away. The dish at the UK food booth looks yummy. I think the Canada pavilion is quite lovely.
I would've been so mad. Hopefully if I did try going that route they would've warned us at the station....I would hope at least.
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Originally Posted by KimmyAnn1147
Yeah, that!
The Grow Walk! Now I know, and I'm glad I do.
I was just reminiscing about our time at Disney, and how even though it was in the middle of summer vacation, the crowds felt ok to me. Even on a Saturday, it was ok. Then I remembered being at DLR and shuffling with the others. That's the one thing about crowds that gets me down, being clogged up on a walkway. Battling the Grow Walk monster!
Your pix of Canada are nice, I didn't get back there this last trip!
I felt the crowds were better in Aug for me too, but I didn't spend much time at MK that trip...just the morning for a few hours and of course the Villains party was pretty busy.
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Trying to catch up....Congratulations Gracie is just beautiful. 10/8 is my son's birthday too. He screamed bloody murder as a baby whenever he was "nakey baby" too. Going back to read all the trip details now.
Thanks! Great birthday!
Gracie has had some tummy issues too and I feel bad for Paige. She is breastfeeding and trying to watch what she eats, but I guess she still is having issues.....and she doesn't poop regularly...and when she does it's a HUGE blow out.
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well all cought up. sounds like you are having a wonderful trip. Love the day at sea world and DC.
I didn't realize they were putting in a 3rd track at TSMM. Should help the crowds. I hadn't heard that LMA was closing either. My son will be bumbed - he loved that show.
I really want to do a day at Discovery Cove. It's so beautiful!
I know they have filed paperwork for the 3rd TSMM so it should be started soon if it hasn't already.
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Glad you were able to explore Canada. It's really pretty back there!
it really is.
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
I love Claire's description of the "grow walkers", it's so very true! I hate getting stuck behind them on the walkways, very frustrating. I can't believe how crowded it was today, is it a holiday?
She had the perfect discription!
It was still a few weeks before Easter, but I think just a lot of schools has spring break that week.
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