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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
And a very special thank you to our Guides (moderators), past and present, who kept our forums a happy place to be. You are the glue that held everything together, and we are forever grateful to you. Thank you aliceinwdw, Caldercup, MrsM, WillCAD, Fortissimo, GingerJ, HiddenMickey, CRCrazy, Eeyoresmom, disneyknut, disneydani, Cam22, chezp, WDWfan, Luvsun, KMB733, rescuesk, OhToodles!, Colexis Mom, lfredsbo, HiddenMickey, DrDolphin, DopeyGirl, duck addict, Disneybine, PixieMichele, Sandra Bostwick, Eeyore Tattoo, DyanKJ130, Suzy Q'Disney, LilMarcieMouse, AllisonG, Belle*, Chrissi, Brant, DawnDenise, Crystalloubear, Disneymom9092, FanOfMickey, Goofy4Goofy, GoofyMom, Home4us123, iamgrumpy, ilovedisney247, Jennifer2003, Jenny Pooh, KrisLuvsDisney, Ladyt, Laughaholic88, LauraBelle Hime, Lilianna, LizardCop, Loobyoxlip, lukeandbrooksmom, marisag, michnash, MickeyMAC, OffKilter_Lynn, PamelaK, Poor_Eeyore, ripkensnana, RobDVC, SHEANA1226, Shell of the South, snoozin, Statelady01, Tara O'Hara, tigger22, Tink and Co., Tinkerbelz, WDWJAMBA, wdwlovers, Wendyismyname, whoSEZ, WildforWD, and WvuGrrrl. You made the magic.
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.
That said, PassPorter is not going away. Most of the resources will remain online for as long as we can support them, and after that we will find ways to make whatever we can available. PassPorter means a great deal to us, and to many of you, and we will do our best to keep it alive in whatever way we can. Our server costs are high, and they'll need to come out of our pockets, so in the future you can expect some changes so we can bring those costs down.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing support over the years. Without you, there's no way us little guys could have made something like this happen and given the "big guys" a run for their money. PassPorter was consistently the #3 guidebook after the Unofficial and Official guides, which was really unheard of for such a small company to do. We ROCKED it thanks to you and your support and love!
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!
Best wishes for a wonderful and magical new year!
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07-04-2006, 10:44 AM
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Community Rank: Scout
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 4,890
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Adventuring in 05/07 (May 2007)
Are you planning a trip sometime in May 2007? If so, share your dates and plans with your fellow travelers here! The following information is helpful to know. You can copy and paste it into your post or rearrange it as you see fit!
Destination:
Date: (when you'll be there, arrival to departure)
Adventurers: (who's going with you, their ages, and their experience)
Resort/Hotel: (where you are staying)
Celebration: (why you are going, even if just for R&R)
Meetings: (places you'll be at if others want to join you, plus ways fellow travelers can spot you, such as wearing a PassPorter Pin, etc.)
Feel free to post even if your plans aren't firm -- you're always welcome to return and update us when you've made more plans!
When you return from your trip, we encourage you to share your adventure with us in our Sharing The Adventure message board!
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07-21-2006, 08:44 AM
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Community Rank: Traveler
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: central Indiana
Posts: 463
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: Washington DC & WDW (driving from Indiana)
Date: DC 5/5-5/8 & WDW 5/10 - 5/16
Adventurers: DH - late 30's (my big kid) and me, mid 30's
I've never been to Washington DC - DH has been twice, once in 1987 (high school competition) and in 1999 (business trip)
Resort/Hotel: DC - still not sure, probably suburbs near a Metro station. WDW - Probably Pop Century
Celebration: 14th anniversary!
As noted in the Travel Planning forum - we're looking for ideas on where to stay & what to see. Air & Space Museum, National Zoo & Arlington are top on the list (Ameican History will be down for renovation. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] ) I'm wondering if the Tourmobile is worth the money.
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08-01-2006, 10:39 AM
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Community Rank: Globetrotter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Virginia
Posts: 3,498
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: WDW
Date: May 28th through Jun 1st
Adventurers: Me and sister (47, 42)
Resort/Hotel: Grand Floridian
Celebration: much needed relaxation
Meetings: none planned
Originally we were going to YC, then WL, then maybe Poly, but now we are definitely staying at the Grand Floridian!! My sister is paying for the whole thing, so I'm just thrilled for the gift!
Last edited by LisaJ; 03-11-2007 at 07:42 PM..
Reason: to change itinerary
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08-16-2006, 09:29 AM
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Community Rank: Traveler
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lawton, OK
Posts: 275
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: Pensacola and WDW
Date: We will be leaving from Oklahoma on May 26, 2007 driving down to Pensacola Beach for a few days then arriving at WDW on May 30, 2007 and will be staying until June 13, 2007.
Adventurers: me(32), DH(32), and DD (5)
Resort/Hotel: Pensacola Naval Lodge and Shades of Green
Celebration: Family Vacation
Meetings: Always up to meeting new people!!!
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08-19-2006, 04:07 PM
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Community Rank: Trekker
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,406
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: WDW
Date: May 7-14
Adventurers: Me(2nd trip), DF(fiance, 2nd trip), DD(11)1st time, DS(8) 1st time, DS(8)1st time
Resort/Hotel: Animal Kingdom Lodge
Celebration: Our first Family Vacation
Meetings: We have ressies for Boma on the 7th,Garden Grill Dinner on the 8th, HDDR on 9th, CRT breakfast on the 9th,
Breakfastosaurus on the 11th, Mama Melrose's on the 12th, and Ohana dinner on the 13th. Just look for the Red and black Disney Crocs on the woman, and the Pink and pearl Disney Crocs on the Daughter, lol....Oh yeah, we will have a dark haired man and two wound up boys with us too [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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08-31-2006, 12:06 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Volunteer State - Tennessee
Posts: 12,203
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
We are undecided between May 2007, like may 1-8, or DEC 1-8 2007. We are going this Dec and already are thinking about next year. We don't like the heat and huge crowds. Have any suggestions? Thank you!
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09-12-2006, 01:44 PM
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Community Rank: Visitor
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 3
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: The most magical place on Earth WDW!
Date: May 15, 2007 - May 25, 2007
Adventurers: Myself (Keith) 38, this will be my 20th + trip to the World and my wife Kimberly 33 this will be her 3rd trip there
Resort/Hotel: Disney's Pop Century Resort
Celebration: Our 4th Wedding Anniversary!
Meetings: Unknown at this time
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09-13-2006, 12:08 AM
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Community Rank: Scout
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 4,890
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/welcome3.gif[/img] to the boards! Visit our other forums for great tips for great times at WDW!!
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09-14-2006, 02:11 AM
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Community Rank: Traveler
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: California
Posts: 236
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: WEstern Caribbean
Date: May 5-12
Adventurers: Papa 52 yrs young, Nana (me) also 52 and precious granddaughter Madison, who will be 5 at the time of the trip.
Resort/Hotel: Disney Magic
Celebration: A Nana/Papa/Madison Trip!!
Meetings: We haven't planned our excursions yet. But you can also find us at Disneyland sometime in May. We are season pass holders.
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09-14-2006, 09:38 PM
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Community Rank: Scout
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 4,890
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/welcome3.gif[/img] to the boards! Be sure to check out the Cruise forums for ideas from other Disney Cruisers!
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09-25-2006, 11:06 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Volunteer State - Tennessee
Posts: 12,203
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: WDW
dates: May 5-12
Adventures: Me (32) DH (37) DD (3) DS (1) DH's Mom
Resort: Fort Wilderness Cabins
Celebration: To take Mom, My 33rd birthday and my 20th documented visit
Meetings: Up to meeting a few fellow PP's
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09-25-2006, 11:11 PM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Kentucky via Arkansas
Posts: 27
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: Walt Disney World
Date: May 27th through June 9th
Adventurers: Me (35) DH (30), DD (12), and DS (1)
Resort/Hotel: Caribbean Beach so far, we are thinking about changing it to the Wilderness Lodge. We have never stayed anywhere other than the CBR.
Celebration: Family Vacation, DS's first trip!!, DD's 13th birthday (5-29)
Meetings: none planned
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09-26-2006, 12:58 PM
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Community Rank: Scout
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 4,890
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Hi, and [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/welcome3.gif[/img] to the boards! Visit our other forums for great magical tips for your vacation.
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09-26-2006, 01:32 PM
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Community Rank: Adventurer
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Fishers, Indiana, USA
Posts: 678
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: Walt Disney World!
Date: (May 19th - 22nd) Flying from Indianapolis, Indiana
Adventurers: My hubby (35) (4th trip)and me (34) (7th trip)
Resort/Hotel: Grand Floridian
Celebration: Hubby's b-day and just because
Meetings: don't know
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09-27-2006, 01:44 PM
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Community Rank: Wayfarer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: New York
Posts: 108
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Re: Adventuring in 5/07 (May, 2007)
Destination: WDW for Star Wars Weekend
Date: May 16 to May 21
Adventurers: Me will be 35 by then and my boyfriend 36
Resort/Hotel: Probably Caribbean Beach
Celebration: Surprise trip for my boyfriend for Star Wars Weekend and belated anniversary celebration
Our anniversary is in April so I am trying to keep the secret until then. I am hoping to inspire him to ask me to marry him at Disney during our trip... [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/questionicon.gif[/img]
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| | PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95. |
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