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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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:
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
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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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Ohh where did I see one recently.... let me rack my brain - if I can remember I'll message you.
Thanks! I did see one at Target last night, but they only had 1 and it was XL
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great plans so far.
Thanks!
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Good luck with the United flights. I hate those smaller airplanes, but thankfully it is a short flight. Plans sound good so far!! Hope you find an Olaf t-shirt!
Thanks! We are on the search for the Olaf shirt!
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Crystal Palace is my favorite character breakfast. Sounds like a great day, whichever plan you follow for the afternoon!
Thanks! We are really a kind of go with the flow type of family!
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
If your mall has a Hotopic, they have one. It is blue and has Olaf and says I like warm hugs. I bought it for my daughter and I am thinking of going back and getting me one. It is so cute!
Thanks! Funny - I was in Hot Topic the other night and bought a bunch of tanks for her in their Disney section and did not see an Olaf one....we are going to another mall today so we will check their Hot Topic!
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Great start and plans so far! So great you got a FP+ for Anna & Elsa!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Great day 2 plans!
We do have Memory Maker for this trip and it is already loaded on to our Magic Bands.
Thanks! I will be very interested to hear how you like Memory Maker compared to Photopass Plus.
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Great plans for your second day!
Thanks!
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The meet and greet Fastpasses are great! I can't wait to see your interaction there. As far as a suggestion for BOG, I had the pork chop and it was amazing. I am not usually a carnivore to that extent, but it was so good! Plus the mac and cheese that came with it... I could have eaten a plate of it!
Thanks! Scott had the pork chop last time and it did look yummy!
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I'll be interested to hear how the Fastpass experience for Anna and Elsa goes.
Thanks!
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I think Koh's had one too, but their jr. sizes are a bit weird at times, sometimes could fit me, sometimes I can't even picture a toddler fitting in to.
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I think Koh's had one too, but their jr. sizes are a bit weird at times, sometimes could fit me, sometimes I can't even picture a toddler fitting in to.
Ha! I hear ya with the sizing! Thanks, I will check there!
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Lisa, check their website too. You can order and have it shipped to the store for free. I just got a phone call and had entered a drawing in my store and won a $50 gift card. I am going back and getting the t-shirt for me!!!
Lisa, check their website too. You can order and have it shipped to the store for free. I just got a phone call and had entered a drawing in my store and won a $50 gift card. I am going back and getting the t-shirt for me!!!
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Thanks! Found one for Em - will check website for me though as they didn't have my size
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Sorry no update of plans tonight - I am exhausted!!!
We did a good deed today - a friend of mine's co-worker had been looking for a black and white kitten for their family - well Scott's co-workers cat had kittens.....1 black and white one - so we played kitty transport today - Scott's co-worker lives about 2 hours from us, and Joie's co-worker lives 5 minutes from us. So we went to West Hartford today and spent a few hours shopping at the mall - found lots of great Disney tops for Emily at Hot Topic - including an Olaf one!!! Found a few at the Disney Store for Scott & I, and also purchased a little cooler bag that the Disney store had as a special, then stocked up on my make up at Bare Essentials. Then we met up with Scott's co-worker and picked up the kitten, who slept the entire hour ride home on Emily's lap!!! So sweet! We delivered the little baby to the new family - the kids had no idea and they were so surprised!!! Felt fantastic to make someone so happy!!!
After that we ran to Target, our local mall, then had dinner at Olive Garden - so I am BEAT!!! Oh yeah - started the day with a 3 mile walk with Scott too! Gotta get ready for Disney........right Cam?
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How sweet of you to play kitty transport! I saw the pic on FB, it was adorable. Glad you found Em an Olaf shirt. Definitely check their website. They didn't have one small enough for Maddie and that's when I learned they can order anything and ship it to the store, same if you get on their website too.
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