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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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.
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So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!
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I am fortunate enough to live about 1 hour from the Jersey shore – and not the horrible MTV reality TV version but the real, family friendly, great beaches version. My sister owns a vacation home in North Wildwood. Usually she rents the house all summer. We do make it down on some weekends in the spring and fall and even over the winter. Before Evan was in school we would take a week and go right after Labor Day. Well Evan will be in second grade in the fall so those September vacations are out.
This summer my sister and her family will be going the week of Aug 9 to the 16. This is one week before our trip to Disney was supposed to be. I knocked around a bunch of dates and ideas in my head. Other family members are talking about going too so I had to choose my days wisely but finally decided on Tuesday 8/12 to Thursday 8/14. Now those are the official days at the shore but We will be tying in a few local things on the weekend before and after so hopefully Evan and I can have a vacation after all even if it is more of a staycation.
I’ll be back soon with proper introductions and the details of what we have planned at this point.
I'm glad your able to have a mini vacation even if its not Disney!! I live 10 mins from Seaside so I know the "jersey shore" your referring too. Kim Kardashian was here a few weeks back & the boardwalk went crazy. I don't get it.
Anyway!!! Happy planning & can't wait to read more!!
Too bad you won't be going to WDW, but Wildwood is a good alternative. I went there many times as a kid and really enjoyed it! From the boardwalk, waterslides in Wildwood Crest to some of the restaurants my parents took us to. Always, remember Duffy's as I always liked the food there.
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So glad that you'll be able to get away with Even this summer. It might not be Disney, but Wildwood is pretty fun too! I'm sure you'll have a great time and I can't wait to read all about it.
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Thanks everyone for joining in. I've planned a few things here and there to do over the next few weekends - nothing special really.
This weekend I took Evan to a place called The Speedzone. It was a total surprise and he loved it. It is place you can race RC cars. I had gotten a Groupn so it was only 12.00 for the 2 of us. I also earned Mother of the year award because we went to Chuck E Cheese for lunch too. Actually my girlfriend (Aunt Bethie) came with us and she doesn't have any children so she truly earned Aunt of the year.
I only took a few videos but no pictures. I was having too much fun with Evan. My video camera still uses the small discs so I can't post anything. Here is the website of the place and they have a short video so you can see the place if interested. Slot Car Racing NJ|Slot Car Birthday Parties|Drag Racing Slot Cars|SpeedZoneNJ
Evan has already decided he wants to have his birthday party here and is asking when we can go again.
This weekend my sister also invited Evan to the shore with her when she heads down. He has his first travel soccer game on that Saturday so he will be going down with her on Sunday and then I'll be heading down on Tuesday.
Plans are all coming together and I'm startting to get excited for the few days away and spending time with my little man.
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From the boardwalk, waterslides in Wildwood Crest to some of the restaurants my parents took us to. Always, remember Duffy's as I always liked the food there.
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