Today's Special Moments are Tomorrow's Memories - A September 2014 PTR - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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We want to personally thank Sara Varney, who coordinated our community for many years (among so many other things she did for us), and Cheryl Pendry, our Message Board Manager who helped train our Guides, and Ginger Jabour, who helped us with the PassPorter-specific forums and Live! Guides. Thank you for your time, energy, and enthusiasm. You made it all happen.
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.
And we are no longer charging for the Live Guides. If you have a subscription, it's yours to keep for the lifetime of the Live Guides at no additional cost. The Live Guides will stay online, barring server issues and technical problems, for all of 2019.
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If you miss us, you can still find some of us online. Sara started a new blog at DisneyParkPrincess.com -- I strongly urge you to visit and get on her mailing list. She IS the Disney park princess and knows Disney backward and forward. And I am blogging as well at JenniferMaker.com, which is a little craft blog I started a couple of years ago to make ends meet. You can see and hear me in my craft show at https://www.youtube.com/c/jennifermaker . Many PassPorter readers and fans are on Facebook, in groups they formed like the PassPorter Trip Reports and PassPorter Crafting Challenge (if you join, just let them know you read about it in the newsletter). And some of our most devoted community members started a forum of their own at Pixie Dust Lane and all are invited over.
So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!
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Oh my gosh your DD is going to LOVE MNSSHP!! What costumes do you have in mind for her?! Are you & the hubby dressing up??
Can't wait for more!
I cannot explain how excited I am for this party! We all knew we wanted to do a group costume and the best way for DD to get excited was to let her decide what we would do. So, what does any girl who's seen a recent Disney movie want to be? Elsa, of course! I'll have more details later.
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Originally Posted by TinkerbellJenn99
it!! You're going to love the BC! So excited for you guys!
I'm so excited...everything about this trip from the lodging, to the dining choices, the party, and the rides. Only 45 more days to go!
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
I just love it when staying an extra night makes total sense!!! And I have been wanting to stay at Y&BC - thinking next summer maybe? You have so many celebrations!!!
I was shocked at what we could do by simply leaving a day early. Granted, we won't get an entire day (not even half a day), but we'll be there earlier than originally planned and that's just fine by me!
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Originally Posted by iwonathomas
You are going to LOVE MNSSHP!
I think so too...the way everyone talks about it and describes the vibes and decorations and characters...I get goosebumps just thinking about it!
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How great you'll be at BC and going to the rest of the parks plus MNSSHP! I love that party!
Not sure why Epcot stands out for me, but I'm REALLY excited about visiting this park for the first time. I think World Showcase is beautiful and can't wait to experience it in person. Of course, for me, Magic Kingdom holds a high place of honor...so we'll see!
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
It's always great when adding an extra night in Disney is actually cheaper! Love that Disney math You are going to have so much fun at MNSSHP, I'm so excited for you! The Boo to You Parade is my favorite
I'm not sure what triggered the idea to actually consider leaving a day earlier, but I'm so glad I checked and worked it out. I'm a huge fan of nighttime parades so Boo To You seems right up my alley. I can't wait to see the whole park transform!
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Originally Posted by stardust190
Sounds like you made a good decision with accommodations! I would not want to stay at the Poly with construction either. MNSSHP sounds like so much fun - can't wait to hear what you think of it. We're planning on cruising in October 2016 and I'm going to tack on a day for MNSSHP either before or after.
I hope things turn around soon for your DH.
I agree...I have every intention of convincing DH to return once they finish all of the construction. I would love to do a comparison. Considering how everyone talks about MNNSHP, my expectations are high, but I have a feeling I would love it no matter what. We'll have to compare notes after you go too! DH is slowly back on the mend. He's had good days all week so far and is eating better and better. I'm so proud of him!
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Glad you will be going to the other parks as well this time
I can't wait to experience SO MANY new things this year! I'll finally be able to understand the hype about the various parks.
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Always cool to add a day on Disney! Beach Club is an incredible resort! I hope you all enjoy it. Congrats on the MNSSHP tickets!
The first thing I'm looking forward to doing at Beach Club is taking a deep breath in the lobby. I've heard so many people talk about how great the lobby smells, and after experiencing them at the Poly, I bet the Beach Club's will be just as fantastic. Really looking forward to MNSSHP!!
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I think you made a good choice, bypassing the Poly this year. And, it's a great opportunity to try an Epcot Resort.
Looking forward to reading about your ADR plans. Hope you are able to satisfy everyone.
Absolutely agree...I plan to convince DH to return after construction completion. ADR plans will be up shortly, and I think I was able to please everyone...including the little princess.
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You're going to love the BC! 
And I have been wanting to stay at Y&BC - thinking next summer maybe? You have so many celebrations!!! 
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I'm a huge fan of nighttime parades so Boo To You seems right up my alley. I can't wait to see the whole park transform!
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