"Yes, The Past Can Hurt, But You Can Either Run From It or You Can Learn From It" - PTR - COMPLETED 9/20 #184 - 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.
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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Funny how things can change over just a few months:
My original plans…before we knew we were being selected for MB and Fastpass +
Sunday September 22nd: Relax and explore the resort and if not too tired go out later and play a game of miniature golf.
Monday: The only thing I have so far planned is the breakfast at Chef Mickey’s. We might be going to EPCOT this day.
Tuesday: Have breakfast at Chef Mickey, than head off to Hollywood Studios for a few hours. Afterwards come back to POR for lunch and head out in the evening to MNSSHP.
Wednesday: Have an early (before the park is opened) breakfast at the Crystal Palace and spend the day at the Magic Kingdom
Thursday and Friday: Breakfast at Chef Mickey’s and then we’ll be visiting Animal Kingdom. With the shorten hours we know it will take us two days to cover this park.
Plans as of today:
We decided to add on an additional day and go into the MK the first evening for a few hours. We know how much Joshua is looking forward to riding SM and DH believes this will be great for him especially after a long car ride and since we were able to guarantee a time, I figured it would be worth the extra $15 a person to spend a few hours there.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
• Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside – Check In We should be arriving by noon, so we should have some time to relax before heading off to:
• Magic Kingdom
• Splash Mountain® – 3:40 PM to 4:40 PM (Fastpass+)
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® – 4:40 PM to 5:40 PM (Fastpass+)
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid – 6:40 PM to 7:40 PM (Bonus Fastpass+)
• Main Street Electrical Parade – 7:40 PM to 8:05 PM (Fastpass+ viewing area Central Plaza)
Monday, September 23, 2013
• Donald's Safari Breakfast – 8:45 AM
• Disney's Animal Kingdom
• Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain® – 11:05 AM to 12:05 PM
• Kali River Rapids® – 12:25 PM to 1:25 PM
• Festival of the Lion King – 2:05 PM to 2:25 PM (2:30 showing)
• Meet Rafiki at Rafiki's Planet Watch – 10:15 AM to 1:00 PM
• Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade – 3:45 PM
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
• Play 'n Dine Breakfast – 8:15 AM
• Disney's Hollywood Studios
• Toy Story Midway Mania! – 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• Disney’s Magic Kingdom - MNSSHP
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
• A Buffet with Character Breakfast – 8:25 AM
• Magic Kingdom
• Splash Mountain® – 9:25 AM to 10:25 AM
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® – 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM
• Enchanted Tales with Belle – 12:25 PM to 1:25 PM
• Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party – 7:00 PM
• Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade – 3:00 PM
Thursday, September 26, 2013
• Epcot
• Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Soarin'® – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Test Track® Presented by Chevrolet® – 12:10 PM to 1:10 PM
• Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue Seating Category 3 – 4:00 PM
Friday, September 27, 2013
• Ohana's Best Friends Breakfast w/Lilo & Stitch – 7:45 AM
• Magic Kingdom
• Splash Mountain® – 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Space Mountain® – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
• 8:15 AM Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise
Saturday, September 28, 2013
• Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside – Check Out
We are going to play it by ear when it comes to the other attractions at the four theme parks, since it looks like most of them will be walk on during the month of September. I’m also going to try to do my character meet and greet agenda (see post #144) while the guys are riding the E-Ticket rides. Everyone here can’t wait to go and we’re all in agreement that it looks like this should be a more relaxing vacation than last time. I just have to remind myself to allow extra time so we don’t find ourselves rushing around, especially when it comes to the ADR’s. Two more weeks and we’re on our way!
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