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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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:
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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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Hello! I'm hoping someone out there with a working knowledge of Disney Store Cast Member tickets/discounts can help me out. My son, who I love dearly but who is the absolute WORST at asking questions, is a cast member a Disney Store and we will be using his main gate pass to get into the parks in early September (I have already requested clear weather and no hurricanes!) He is an Assistant Mgr with a gate pass that gets him plus 3 other people in. Can anyone walk me through the process of getting into the park on his pass? Will we have tickets ahead of our trip, or only once we get to the park? Will we be able to get fast passes ahead of time? We will not be counting on having any of his accrued passes for this upcoming trip. Anything else I should know?? Thank you in advance for your help!
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No help here other than to guess that you may have to nudge your son more to get the specifics for you.
I suspect Disney has perk levels as did a bookstore where I worked. Answering a question about how mine could be used wouldn’t have told someone with a different job title about theirs.
I know we’ve some current and former corporate and Parks CMs on the boards, but I’m not sure how much they could tell you or how relevant their experience would be to your son’s position.
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No answers either, I'm afraid, but wanted to extend a welcome to the boards to you. I suspect someone here will be able to give you some level of information, but perhaps not full details.
Just noticed this post. Our DD is. DCL cast member and we have been able to get in with her on her main gate passes.
We first got the numbers from her passes and connected them to My Disney Experience. We had to phone for that; it may be smoother now. Then we linked those passes to our reservation and were able to make FP plans.
At the gate, she went through first and we each followed with one of her passes. I think there was some linking to our Magic Bands too...sorry, I am a bit foggy on that part. After the first time it was easier! Hope this helps. We will be there early September too!
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Enjoying some very Disney years since 2014 thanks to dd, cast member with great perks!
70's day trip to MK only! 2005 ASM, 2007 POFQ/AKL, 2009 off site, 2010 POFQ, 2013 AoA Lion King, 2014 WL/CBR, Disneyland Hotel, DCL Magic; 2015 DCL Magic Norway, DCL Dream, AKL Villas, 2016 Boardwalk Villas, DLParis, POP; 2017 Aof A Cars, POR
Just some clarification...when you use the fast passes, they will be linked to the main gate passes, so you will need to scan the main gate passes at the FastPass posts. Your magic bands will not be linked to the main gate passes, but will still be your room key and spending card if you have linked your credit card.
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Enjoying some very Disney years since 2014 thanks to dd, cast member with great perks!
70's day trip to MK only! 2005 ASM, 2007 POFQ/AKL, 2009 off site, 2010 POFQ, 2013 AoA Lion King, 2014 WL/CBR, Disneyland Hotel, DCL Magic; 2015 DCL Magic Norway, DCL Dream, AKL Villas, 2016 Boardwalk Villas, DLParis, POP; 2017 Aof A Cars, POR
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