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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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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I love when we get a really great Captain on the Jungle Cruise. Last time we rode it our Captain was awesome and I was the only one laughing. I really don't know if I would ever ride Space Mountain. My DD and DSIL love that ride. My DSIL is tall like Luke and it looks like there is not enough room for their legs on that ride. It sounded like all had a great day at MK....
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I have to say the expressions on your faces do not encourage me in the slightest to ever try Space Mountain again...
We wouldn't make good publicity shots for this ride, though we both really enjoyed it!
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I can't wait to ride Space Mountain!!!
It is a classic!
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Sounds like you all had a nice day. We really like LTT too and plan to eat there for the 40th Anniversary Celebration when we go Oct. 1. My husband and I really don't care for MSEP either...We really liked Spectro and were sad when they took it away I keep holding out hope that they will bring it back!!!
I'm with you hoping that Spectro eventually comes back!
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Another fun day! I love taking the train around MK but I guess I never took notice that they were different colors. Thanks for the info!
I didn't until Luke pointed it out and we took the Magic Behind the Steam Engines tour.
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What a great night at the MK!
Your meal at LTT sounds yummy!
I think that Space Mountain is a very jerky ride! The Space Mountain at Disneyland is much smoother! Fun pictures from this ride!
You are not alone regarding the Main Street Electrical Parade! Most people want to see Spectromagic back at the MK!
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What a great night at the MK!
Your meal at LTT sounds yummy!
I think that Space Mountain is a very jerky ride! The Space Mountain at Disneyland is much smoother! Fun pictures from this ride!
You are not alone regarding the Main Street Electrical Parade! Most people want to see Spectromagic back at the MK!
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Glad you're enjoying the stimulation of new classwork and students. Must be exhausting to keep up-- like having a new job.
Great end of the day, with some time for coloring and shopping, then more touring. Your "fruit with little fruity parts" drink sounds delish. I like this year's hair wrap for Stefanie so much. Seems a bit thicker and shorter than other years? Her thick hair is perfect for it, as the base where the hair is gathered disappears and you just see the color and beads.
I do feel like a newbie teacher all over again. But it has been exciting in spite of the exhaustion as I feel I'm connecting with the students and connecting them with skills they will need!
Stefanie's hair is perfect for hair wraps. She keeps each and every one in a Cinderella box so we get them out from time to time and reminisce about that trip!
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What a great night at MK! I love the shot that Luke got of the new logo with the train in the background!
That is such a cool shot if you catch the train in it!
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Great update! I really want to ride Space Mtn on our upcoming trip. I haven't ridden it in years and years... but it's definitely on my list!
I really want to eat at LTT again, too. I have fond memories of that meal!
Space Mountain is one of the few roller coasters I will still ride.
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What a great time at MK! Love the pictures!
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Glad you had a great time at MK!
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I think I will sit out Space Mtn. Looks like you had fun though.
We did have fun, but I totally understand why some don't ride it. I get off and deal with the dizziness for a while.
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Glad you all enjoyed your dinner at LTT, it has been awhile since we have been there, must add it back onto the list, we always loved our meals there.
I love the castle show...it is so amazing what they do with the lighting, and I really like the music as well.
The music was great that went along with the castle light show!
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I love when we get a really great Captain on the Jungle Cruise. Last time we rode it our Captain was awesome and I was the only one laughing. I really don't know if I would ever ride Space Mountain. My DD and DSIL love that ride. My DSIL is tall like Luke and it looks like there is not enough room for their legs on that ride. It sounded like all had a great day at MK....
The taller guys and girls do look a bit cramped in the SM vehicles. I think they are the perfect size for little folks like me.
I'm glad that the new classes are going well! I know how hard it is to prepare for teaching new material! Great update--I feel the same way about Wishes! I love when we get a super fun bus driver. It makes the long ride from MK back to AKL so much more enjoyable!
Sounds like you guys had a great evening in MK Don't you just love it when you get a really good Skipper on Jungle Cruise. Side note we had a really good one back in 92 He ended up being the guy I fished with on next two trips That was job Disney rehire him for after he got discharged from US Army
Glad school is off to a good (although exhausting) start! I need to ride Space Mountain again - it's been a loooonnngg time (20 years!) since I last did
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