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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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09-04-2002, 10:12 AM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Posts: 5,641
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Re: Overwhelmed by your concern
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Now I can tell you Debbi. When Steve posted about your sudden checking out, I hoped it was not due to your husband had heard a males voice and the SQOTD!
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<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">Too funny. Thanks, Don, I really needed that.
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Just curious, did Disney offer to help in any way since he fell in the park? Maybe some free tickets or something?
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<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">Actually, no. Disney was quite surprising in their total lack of customer service once someone is hurt on their property. In fact, they were so quick to become "hands off" and get us off Disney property, and we were so emotional at the time, that it wasn't until later when facts were made available to us that we became more and more distressed by their behavior.
I don't want to go off on Disney and we still intend to return but I must say we were appalled as is everyone else who has heard the story of how little they did to assist us, both with the injury as well as changing our travel plans.
Of course, hindsight is 20/20 and objectivity is diminished when a family member is hurt, but I've been very upset with myself for not demanding more from them at the time. Another lesson learned.
Meanwhile, Chris is having a hard time sleeping or just getting comfortable so we continue to appreciate all your support. A bit obsessive about his lawn work, (he usually mows the lawn twice a week) and now forced to sit inside and simply watch it grow is driving Chris up the wall. Perhaps he'll get some satisfaction this weekend watching me try and maneuver all his lawn equipment. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
Have a great week everyone.
Debbi
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09-04-2002, 10:30 AM
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Community Rank: Legend 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,365
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Re: Overwhelmed by your concern
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Originally posted by greystone98:
Of course, hindsight is 20/20 and objectivity is diminished when a family member is hurt, but I've been very upset with myself for not demanding more from them at the time. Another lesson learned.
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<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">That is horrifying [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] that Disney reacted that way...actually, you may be able to now write to Disney and explain to them your disappointment - perhaps they will come up with something now. Good luck - and what's important is that he's okay and on the mend! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] |
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09-04-2002, 10:37 AM
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Community Rank: Adventurer 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Corinth, TX
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Re: Overwhelmed by your concern
I'm glad to hear Chris is doing well, and I hope he is able to get more comfortable soon.
I agree with Steve that you should at least write to Disney & let them know you were disapointed in their efforts. You might or might not get anything in return, but to know you got it off your chest will make you feel better.
A note from another wife who "tried [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] " to help DH with the lawn...GOOD LUCK, and gently remind him that it is the effort that counts!!!
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09-04-2002, 10:53 AM
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Community Rank: Traveler 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greensburg, PA, USA
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Re: Overwhelmed by your concern
Glad to here that all is going well now. Hope that your DH has a quick recovery. I agree that you should write to Disney. If nothing else, it will help you to at least get this off your chest.
Here is some pixie dust for Chris.
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