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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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It's getting so close now!
That written itinerary is so important. I did the same thing with our Canada one - made some changes but failed to follow through on some things! Good thing I kept going over it.
I used to always pack luggage ahead of time too, but I don't know. Lately, I've been a last minute packer which is odd. And I don't like it! I put things in a pile so I don't forget them, but I just don't put it in luggage. Maybe that's close enough!
I can't wait to see this trip via your photos. I love New England and Canada, especially in September.
I'm not sure there'll be that much to see in New England, certainly the southern part. We were in New England at the tail end of September last year for our friend's wedding and the trees were barely turning. I am reliably informed ( Laurie!) that we might see more colour in Maine and perhaps Canada as well...
Oh that is such a shame. Now if we were seeing you, I could get hold of some of them and bring them over for you. Sorry it didn't work out and we're heading to NYC instead of coming back to Disney on 30 September/1 October now...
Now that would have been another great reason to meet you all! One day!
Luke is a bit spoiled as he only needs to lay out what he wants packed and then I'll get it all in the suitcases. But he doesn't get his stuff out until a day or two before the trip while I work on a slightly earlier schedule like you.
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The plans are really coming to something and this will be one amazing TR that I am looking so forward to! That's funny with the dreams and once it gets closer I have them to and some quite bizarre. Especially with the one I was on my flight and it wouldn't land!
Funny with Mark and a "Pig Pin" The only time Mark wants anything to do with a pig is perhaps, when it's on his plate! Considering, his past relationship with Piglet!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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I will be attending the D23 Destination D event in November. There's an event on the last night that is a surprise but is "not to be missed". There's some chatter that it's the unveiling of Rivers of Light. Of course its conjecture/ rumor. And I'd be suprised if Disney waited that long after closing the Jungle Book show to open a new show - but who knows? It seems the challenges of ROL have taken them by surprise. And perhaps the JB show folks were contracted for a specific limited time. Anyway, food for thought.
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Luke is a bit spoiled as he only needs to lay out what he wants packed and then I'll get it all in the suitcases. But he doesn't get his stuff out until a day or two before the trip while I work on a slightly earlier schedule like you.
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The plans are really coming to something and this will be one amazing TR that I am looking so forward to!
I will do my best to live up to the hype!
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That's funny with the dreams and once it gets closer I have them to and some quite bizarre. Especially with the one I was on my flight and it wouldn't land!
Oh wow!
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Funny with Mark and a "Pig Pin" The only time Mark wants anything to do with a pig is perhaps, when it's on his plate! Considering, his past relationship with Piglet!
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Laurie!) that we might see more colour in Maine and perhaps Canada as well...
I can't believe how close your trip is getting!
Considering, his past relationship with Piglet! 
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