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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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06-16-2002, 07:49 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Hooksett, NH
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 2,363
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Disney Club discounts
I have a Disney Club card and I was thinking about going to Disney this fall. My question, can you get really good deals on the Deluxe resort packages or is it better to go through some one else?
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06-16-2002, 07:54 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: New York City
Posts: 2,471
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Re: Disney Club discounts
It is always better to check out the codes over at mousesavers.com or ask Jean.
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06-16-2002, 09:51 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Arlington,Texas USA
Posts: 2,555
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Re: Disney Club discounts
Check with Jean when she gets back from vacation next week. She's the best and will work for you to get the best possible deal available. She's our own little angel! [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img]
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06-16-2002, 09:55 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 7,150
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Re: Disney Club discounts
I have the DC but found that with the codes that are out as of now, I save MUCH more money with the codes than the DC and a AP! I am staying at the YC concierge and with the code I am down to 289/ night compared to 460! Can we say happy dance? [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] I still keep the DC for the discounts on the tickets, and the Disney Store. If you want to go this fall, from 8/25-10/2 the code is CLS and that will save ya some good money! Also go over to www.mousesavers.com and that will give you a list of all the discounts! Happy Planning! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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06-16-2002, 10:57 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Hooksett, NH
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 2,363
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Re: Disney Club discounts
I was thinking of going in late Oct. and maybe staying at the animal kingdom. My son is so in love with animals. I would love to see him be able to get up in the morning and see a giraffe walk by.... [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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06-16-2002, 11:00 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Hooksett, NH
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 2,363
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Re: Disney Club discounts
I was thinking of going in late Oct. and maybe staying at the animal kingdom. My son is so in love with animals. I would love to see him be able to get up in the morning and see a giraffe walk by.... [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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06-16-2002, 11:05 AM
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Community Rank: Legend
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Newtown Square, PA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 23,859
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Re: Disney Club discounts
The Animal Kingdom Lodge ROCKS!! Definately do it if you can! You will see giraffes and much more walk by and it is just a fabulous place to stay [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img] !!!!!!! The savannah view is awesome and well worth the extra money!
Tara
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This is my favorite subject, so if you want more info., please feel free to e-mail me at tarajean1962@hotmail.com!
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06-17-2002, 12:42 AM
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Community Rank: Adventurer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: BCV
Posts: 754
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Re: Disney Club discounts
You can always book your trip now using DC discount and when newer rates come out call CRO to ask for those new rates. My suggestion to you would be to USE JEAN!! If she has your reservation she will automatically look to see if the new codes coming out will save you money. It saves a lot of time on your part. It doesn't cost you any additional funds to do so.
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06-17-2002, 12:49 AM
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Community Rank: Wayfarer
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 175
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Re: Disney Club discounts
There are no codes as yet beyond 10/2. We have reservations for early November at the YC. Right now we have a 15% discount on the room through the DC, but I expect/hope that a better deal will appear. Happy planning!
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06-19-2002, 03:38 PM
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Community Rank: Wayfarer
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Chicago
Posts: 155
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Re: Disney Club discounts
I have a reservation through the DC also so I made it through the Disney World Travel Company.
When the codes come out for November do you have to call the CRO?
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06-19-2002, 04:06 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 2,172
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Re: Disney Club discounts
Yes, I believe you do. One of the nice things about using Jean is that she does this for you every time she can get you a better rate. Otherwise you have to keep on top of the codes and call the CRO each time a code comes out that would lower your rate. Disney does nothing for you automatically.
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06-19-2002, 05:02 PM
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Community Rank: Wayfarer
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Chicago
Posts: 155
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Re: Disney Club discounts
OK, what is the best way to get to Jean. E-mail her my current reservation number????
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