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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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Bummer the outlets weren't cooperative this time. At least you found some jeans.
What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon at lunch!
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OMG!!! I just totally laughed out loud. I was reading the update about Mark taking pictures of the new GFV construction and I am picturing him running around and doing tucks and rolls and other evasive manuvers to get those pictures ....and then you post the picture of him wit hhis camera on the "stick". That was just so funny! I needed that laugh this morning!
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We'd like to do some shopping while we're in the U.S., too, so I'm looking at the different options in the Orlando area. Have you been to the Florida Mall or the Orlando Premium Outlets before? If so, is there any place you prefer (either one of those two, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, or someplace else)?
In my next update, we actually eat at Teppan Edo for the first time, and it was by far my favorite meal of the trip. The food was sooooooo good! Sounds like you had a wonderful lunch with wonderful friends.
Great meal at Teppen Edo - This is one that I have been wanting to try FOREVER! and just never have? I love japanese food its my fav. but is this place just like all the rest that you can eat at in your home towns? Or does it have the Disney touch? Trying to get all my dining decided this weekend and this is one I would like to try, if it is different then the places you can eat at at home. Just dont want to waste a dinner if it is same ol same ol. Thanks for your thoughts on this one!
you've never eaten there? We're very different, as we don't have any Japanese restaurants where we live, so this is a real treat for us, so I'm not the best person to judge whether it's any different to standard Japanese places. Obviously you won't get them creating hidden Mickeys when they cook!
OMG!!! I just totally laughed out loud. I was reading the update about Mark taking pictures of the new GFV construction and I am picturing him running around and doing tucks and rolls and other evasive manuvers to get those pictures ....and then you post the picture of him wit hhis camera on the "stick". That was just so funny! I needed that laugh this morning!
Oh if only he did that, that would give me a good laugh! Maybe I'll suggest it to him... I'd definitely get a photo of him doing tucks or rolls!
We'd like to do some shopping while we're in the U.S., too, so I'm looking at the different options in the Orlando area. Have you been to the Florida Mall or the Orlando Premium Outlets before? If so, is there any place you prefer (either one of those two, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, or someplace else)?
We've been to the Florida Mall in the past, but it's quite a drive and we don't find much there. As you'll discover later on in this trip report, we went to Orlando Premium Outlets and we always go there - you get the Nike/Reebok store, the Disney outlet store and Nauticaa, all of which we love. That's one of our favourites to visit and it's quick and simple to get to from Disney.
Great pictures! Teppan Edo has always been on our short list, but for some reason we never make it there.
Also, weird question...are you not able to get deodorant in the UK? Just wondering why, of all things, your dad would want you to pick some up.
We can get deodorant, but not the one he likes and not my one. Secret was introduced in Europe a while ago, then disappeared off the shelves a year or later and I loved that stuff. I was told by a friend that she found out it was removed because it contained something that was banned over here. It's certainly quite possible, as Sudafed is available as an over the counter drug over here, which I remember Sue and Steve being really shocked at, as I believe it's really tough to get hold of it over there.
Great photos!! Teppan Edo is so much fun. Looking forward to more!
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Sunday 9 December – part five: “the giant robot’s coming”
We headed downstairs…
… and into Mitsukoshi for a wander around.
I watched the work being done on the pearls for a while, which I’ve never done before.
We ended up coming outside, and sitting by one of the entrances, which was in the shade, and not too busy, with the exception of the fact that it was one of the Agent P sites, so we’d have kids coming by every so often with their parents to do that. It was fun to see the kids leading them around, and with one girl, Mark repeated what it said about the “giant robot coming” and it must’ve been the way he said it, as she looked terrified.
I went to get a rainbow Kaki Gori, and enjoyed that, and we just sat there for some time, enjoying talking.
Eventually, about 4:00pm, we decided to go and see if we should get in line for the Candlelight Processional. Well, by then, it was queuing back to the Torii gate, so the answer to that question was and we got in line. I’d been amazed to see people lining up when I got my Kaki Gori abut half an hour earlier.
I went off to use the restrooms by the Katsura Grill (not the nicest I have to be honest ) and took the opportunity to get some photos of the Japan pavilion on the way there and back.
We were let in around 4:30pm, and snagged a spot in the centre, as advised by Dawn.
The first to arrive on stage was the orchestra…
… followed by the Voices of Liberty…
… then the Cast Members. Luckily, I got a couple of shots of Dawn coming on to stage before the woman in front of her arrived, as after that we could only see her eyes, which was a shame.
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you've never eaten there? 
We're very different, as we don't have any Japanese restaurants where we live, so this is a real treat for us, so I'm not the best person to judge whether it's any different to standard Japanese places. Obviously you won't get them creating hidden Mickeys when they cook! 
Maybe I'll suggest it to him... I'd definitely get a photo of him doing tucks or rolls! 
It's certainly quite possible, as Sudafed is available as an over the counter drug over here, which I remember Sue and Steve being really shocked at, as I believe it's really tough to get hold of it over there.
and we got in line. I’d been amazed to see people lining up when I got my Kaki Gori abut half an hour earlier. 
) and took the opportunity to get some photos of the Japan pavilion on the way there and back. 
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