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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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Wow - you all look so shiny and clean! It must have been a wonderful feeling and looks like you had a great day.
I can't even tell you how good that felt!
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Must have been soooooooooooo nice to have a hot shower and actually use a hair dryer at that point!!! I know what it's like to be without power for days (we don't even have water when we lose power as we are on a well - and we were without for 5 days with Sandy - 7 with Irene).
Your boys crack me up!!!! And uh, yeah - that mouth photo of you ................hmmmmm.................. .no comment!
Can't wait to hear about your PP meet!!!
Ugh, no water either! No thank you Yeah, I think I got a little carried away with the shark pic, this year.
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Originally Posted by Coop
That shower must've felt soooo good! The mouth pic - ummm - at least you don't have multiple rows of teeth! . Great beginning. What a long day!
It was my favorite shower of the trip!
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Originally Posted by dutchdisneyfamily
What a fun day with the Nemo crowd! Love to see you all hamming it up. Your family is legendary for it and wouldn't expect anything else .
I have a hard time getting "nice" pictures of the boys. There will be plenty, don't you worry.
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Aaahh, that hot shower and blow dry must have felt so good! I'm glad you had a great night in Epcot, dinner at the Coral Reef sounded great I had the same Mahi Mahi dish a few days later!
I was glad we tried the CR again. We weren't happy with it the last couple of times, but this time it was very good.
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
I was laughing at the big mouth comment before I even saw the picture. But I will make no further comments as I'm going to need you in a few months and don't want you mad at me.
Love all the pictures and comments the boys have been making today. They crack me up!
Yup, you're one of the peanut gallery Nice play, I might still pick you up.
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Originally Posted by lauriep
Great family photos as usual-- a very photogenic group! I love when kids use adult phrasing. Tyler's too funny with his cranberry "bob".
I almost don't want to correct them when they put their own spin on a word. But being in Middle School now, I feel like I've got to help him save face.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
I'm loving your TR, Dawn! Now if Stefanie had been treated as you all were when she gave gifts, trust me she would have gone Stefanie on them (which I think might be very similar to Jersey). I would have been ready for a hot shower and a blow dryer, too. Glad your room was ready right away. You all still got quite a bit in at Epcot before you collapsed from the long day.
Cam, it took a lot out of me to keep my mouth shut. Especially after we packed them in the cold dark of the kitchen before we left. But, I think I was in a much mellower mood this trip because I was determined to enjoy every single minute of it. (I may have snapped a a couple in Norway later in the trip, but that's another story )
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. Great beginning. What a long day!
I had the same Mahi Mahi dish a few days later!
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