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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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.
We want to personally thank Sara Varney, who coordinated our community for many years (among so many other things she did for us), and Cheryl Pendry, our Message Board Manager who helped train our Guides, and Ginger Jabour, who helped us with the PassPorter-specific forums and Live! Guides. Thank you for your time, energy, and enthusiasm. You made it all happen.
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.
And we are no longer charging for the Live Guides. If you have a subscription, it's yours to keep for the lifetime of the Live Guides at no additional cost. The Live Guides will stay online, barring server issues and technical problems, for all of 2019.
That said, PassPorter is not going away. Most of the resources will remain online for as long as we can support them, and after that we will find ways to make whatever we can available. PassPorter means a great deal to us, and to many of you, and we will do our best to keep it alive in whatever way we can. Our server costs are high, and they'll need to come out of our pockets, so in the future you can expect some changes so we can bring those costs down.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing support over the years. Without you, there's no way us little guys could have made something like this happen and given the "big guys" a run for their money. PassPorter was consistently the #3 guidebook after the Unofficial and Official guides, which was really unheard of for such a small company to do. We ROCKED it thanks to you and your support and love!
If you miss us, you can still find some of us online. Sara started a new blog at DisneyParkPrincess.com -- I strongly urge you to visit and get on her mailing list. She IS the Disney park princess and knows Disney backward and forward. And I am blogging as well at JenniferMaker.com, which is a little craft blog I started a couple of years ago to make ends meet. You can see and hear me in my craft show at https://www.youtube.com/c/jennifermaker . Many PassPorter readers and fans are on Facebook, in groups they formed like the PassPorter Trip Reports and PassPorter Crafting Challenge (if you join, just let them know you read about it in the newsletter). And some of our most devoted community members started a forum of their own at Pixie Dust Lane and all are invited over.
So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!
Best wishes for a wonderful and magical new year!
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03-21-2001, 07:09 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Robbinsdale, MN
Posts: 7,526
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I\'m home! Had a great time....
It only rained hard one day, and I decided to stay at the hotel that day -- enjoyed myself completely.  We loved PO Riverside (DxL), though I personally prefer the original PO (French Quarter) side for its smaller size. The crowds at MGM and MK were huge but not awful; crowds at AK and Epcot were more than manageable. I shopped a lot more than I expected but don't feel at all guilty about it, LOL. This was my 4th trip, and still I saw new stuff every day. We got to do pretty much everything we wanted to do -- another great trip!
The absolute BEST part of this trip was meeting Michelle (michnash) and her son Todd ... went to Hoop Dee Doo with them on Thursday night, and e-night with them on Friday. Mich, we have to do it again!!!
Oh -- and I only had 3 blisters! Believe me, that's a miracle in itself. LOL
Looks like you've all been busy here! I have tons to catch up on, and I'll get back here ASAP ... after laundry, unpacking, etc.
Missed you guys!
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03-21-2001, 08:17 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Cape May Court House NJ USA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 11,259
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Re: I\'m home! Had a great time....
Welcome back Sandy! I am glad you were able to meet up with Michelle & Todd and it does sound like you all had a wonderful time!
Now it's back to the "real world". Looking forward to your postings! 
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HAPPY PLANNING! &
"Remember the Magic!"
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03-21-2001, 09:01 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Foothills of the Adirondacks
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 4,733
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Re: I\'m home! Had a great time....
Welcome back, Sandy! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
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Take care-
Laura
"When you wish..........
laura
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03-21-2001, 11:31 PM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Pleasant Valley, NY, USA
Concierge Level: 6
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Re: I\'m home! Had a great time....
Welcome Back Sandy!
So glad you got to meet up with Michelle & Todd! Meeting other PassPorters was one of the best part of our trip!
We are still waiting to meet Michelle  ...hopefully soon!
Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
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WildForWD
...you must face the age of not believing
...until at last you start believing there's something wonderful in you!!
WildForWD
[This message has been edited by WildForWD (edited 03-21-2001).]
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03-21-2001, 11:42 PM
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Recovering VMK Addict!
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Thornton, CO
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 13,087
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Re: I\'m home! Had a great time....
Welcome home, Sandy!
So glad to hear that your adventure was a great one. It's great that you got to meet Michelle and Todd.
Hurry up with that laundry and unpacking so we can read your trip report. On the other hand, can't you just wear dirty clothes for a while and write the report now?
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03-22-2001, 08:28 AM
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Community Rank: Scout 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: SE Texas!
Posts: 4,882
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Re: I\'m home! Had a great time....
WB!
Glad to hear you had a great time! Even the crowds can't keep you from having fun, huh?!
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03-22-2001, 10:43 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Pleasant Valley, NY, USA
Posts: 2,398
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Re: I\'m home! Had a great time....
Welcome Back, Sandy! I'm so glad you had such a great time! And it was awesome that you got to spend so much time with Michelle! Meeting PassPorter Friends is the absolute best!
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Cruella šoš 
"...where the young at heart, of all ages, can laugh and play and learn, together!"
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03-22-2001, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: The Colony, Texas
Posts: 2,019
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Re: I\'m home! Had a great time....
I loved meeting you, too, Sandy! Todd told his classmates about his trip and getting to "play" with his mom's friends!
I feel so guilty that you beat me back to the boards! I didn't turn on my computer for several days after our return. I was totally exhausted! (but, it was worth it!) By the way, I haven't even unpacked or started laundry yet!! 
Well, I have a lot of catching up to do! I've got to get started on my trip report! I always spend at least a week in a slump after I return from Disney...wishing I was back there!
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Michelle
Soul-mate of Pooh.
July 1976 - off site
May 1984 - off site
June 1987 - off site
May 2000 - All Star Movies
Dec. 2000 - All Star Movies
March 2001 - Contemporary Resort |
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03-23-2001, 08:55 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Robbinsdale, MN
Posts: 7,526
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Re: I\'m home! Had a great time....
Oh Mich, there you are! I just e-mailed you. I'm glad you made it home safe and sound.
Looking forward to reading your trip report!
Sandy |
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