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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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.
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Again - thank you everyone for following along!! This photo montage was a lot more work (AND emotional......) than I thought it would be!!!
It is amazing to look back at all these memories, seeing how much Emily has grown, from a little tike to a beautiful young lady.............see there's that "Mommy moment" there again - and all that our little family has been through over the years, we always found our happy place. I feel so blessed to have Disney in my life!
It is also so neat to see how much Disney has changed over the years - and this was only 10 years..........can't even imagine 40+ years!!! The parades that are no longer there, the different characters, etc. I had forgotten that the character breakfast at AK used to be at Restaurantosaurus! The area where Sorcerer Mickey used to be in MGM (now Hollywood Studios) on Mickey Avenue. Expedition Everest was not even there the first few years! So many changes - mostly good - all make me excited for all the new changes and adventures coming to WDW!!!
Sigh..............I can't wait!!! As of this moment, 132 more sleeps to go!!! And as of last night - it is ALL officially booked - flights and lodging are all set!!! And of course, I got an extra full day out of it!!
I will start working on the next TR that is owed here soon - Emily's birthday weekend in WDW from August 2013. Just have to finish getting it all together!!!
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Great wrap! Emily has grown from an adorable little pumpkin to a beautiful young woman - you have done a fine job! Thanks for the retrospective. I chuckle at Scott soaking his head in the fountain. I believe I joined your TR's somewhere around your 3 Lisa's trip. But they are always fun and I hope to have our own meet (and margarita ) sometime soon! Now, on to the next!
I love this! Emily has changed so much but yet so little. She's still beautiful, with a sparkling, sweet smile. Of course, you and Scott haven't changed a bit! I love the series of Scott dunking his head. This has made me think about how many years I've been going to WDW-- my first trip was in '89, so I've been going for 25 years! And I was in my 40's on my first trip! It's so great that now we have digital these memories can be more easily accessed and shared. Thanks for sharing your family's Disney Side!
Great wrap! Emily has grown from an adorable little pumpkin to a beautiful young woman - you have done a fine job! Thanks for the retrospective. I chuckle at Scott soaking his head in the fountain. I believe I joined your TR's somewhere around your 3 Lisa's trip. But they are always fun and I hope to have our own meet (and margarita ) sometime soon! Now, on to the next!
Thank you! She was/is quite the cute kiddo! . I do hope we meet over a margarita soon!!!
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I love this! Emily has changed so much but yet so little. She's still beautiful, with a sparkling, sweet smile. Of course, you and Scott haven't changed a bit! I love the series of Scott dunking his head. This has made me think about how many years I've been going to WDW-- my first trip was in '89, so I've been going for 25 years! And I was in my 40's on my first trip! It's so great that now we have digital these memories can be more easily accessed and shared. Thanks for sharing your family's Disney Side!
Thank you! It is amazing to see her transformation in 10 years!
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What a wonderful photo montage with such great memories! You really have inspired me to think about doing something similar... hmmm.....
Thank you! Funny, I was thinking this could have been its own thread!!! But we are actually going to make a DVD with Disney music of the photos!
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I loved this photo recap you've done. They do grow up so fast, but what wonderful photos and memories you have!
Thank you! Sigh......too fast
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Great pictures Lisa! It's great to see how you've all changed over the 10 years, especially watching Emily grow up! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you! I had fun!
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Emily has really grown up int he last year or two! You can really tell how much she has always loved the characters. I enjoyed your trip down memory lane and just realized that this year makes 10 years that I've been going with Mike (plus his family and now our family)!
Thank you so much for sharing your adventured with us! This trip down memory lane was a perfect ending to this TR! I must also say, I'm completely jealous that you've met Figment!!! Can't wait for your next adventure
Emily has really grown up int he last year or two! You can really tell how much she has always loved the characters. I enjoyed your trip down memory lane and just realized that this year makes 10 years that I've been going with Mike (plus his family and now our family)!
Thanks! Isn't it crazy how she changed so quickly?!? I blame the braces
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Thank you so much for sharing your adventured with us! This trip down memory lane was a perfect ending to this TR! I must also say, I'm completely jealous that you've met Figment!!! Can't wait for your next adventure
Thanks! We miss Figment
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OMG the cuteness of those past trip photos! Emily is just adorable in them. Looks like you have had 10 years full of fun. And are continuing to have even more. Thanks for sharing with us.
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this magical trip down memory lane, watching Emily grow up Disney style!
Thank you!!! She is definitely a Disney girl!!!
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OMG the cuteness of those past trip photos! Emily is just adorable in them. Looks like you have had 10 years full of fun. And are continuing to have even more. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thank you!!! Can't wait for the next 10!
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Gaahhh - this picture is too cute for words!! Melts my heart!!
Thank you!!! She certainly loved passing out those kisses to her Disney friends!
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OMG, cuteness overload!! Emily was so adorable as a little girl I loved looking back at all of your past trips, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!!! Your girls are pretty adorable too!
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You really have inspired me to think about doing something similar... hmmm.....
It's great to see how you've all changed over the 10 years, especially watching Emily grow up! 
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