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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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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.
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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.
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Welcome back and continued for Chuck. Glad to hear he's on the road to recovery now.
Oh boy, if Mark finds out they do those shaves at Disney Springs, he'll be over there like a shot. He loves the shaves on board the Disney cruise ships and that looks very similar.
So glad to hear a good review of Morimoto's, as I've heard mixed things about it, but I really want to try it out and now I'm hearing more and more good things....
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So glad that things are getting better for both of you. Sorry that you have to cancel your trip. Hopefully the next one won't be too far into the future. Looking forward to reading more.
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Waiting for our next adventure after enjoying our Alaska cruise. Jenn
So glad that you are back and Chuck is on the mend! for whatever lies ahead for you all. Chuck's shave looked very refreshing, and neat that they let you hang out in the man cave. Wonder what took so long with your entrees at Raglan Road that they almost made you late for this. We have an ADR for Morimoto Asia in May, so I really enjoyed your review, and we'll definitely have our phones with us.
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Like so many here, I am thankful Chuck has had great care and is on the road to recovery. I hope you take some time each day for you. Working, worrying and being the caregiver can be awfully stressful.
I am glad you are back writing your tr. I love your traveling style. Looking forward to hearing all about your cruise.
Sorry you had to cancel your next trip, that's never easy. Fortunately, WDW will be there when you are ready.
So glad things are turning around healthwise for Chuck. Good luck with the transitions in your lifestyles. Pixies for both your health. Loved to hear the good feedback on morimotos. We are hoping to eat here in October.
Just joining you here. Now I'm wondering if David would enjoy a shave. Probably not, but I'll show him the pictures anyway. So glad to hear Chuck is on the mend. for his continued health and healing.
So glad to hear that Chuck is doing well! I'm sorry that you had to cancel your trip but there is another trip in your future when you're ready for sure! Your meals all sounded wonderful and Chucks shave looked so relaxing!!! Looking forward to hearing about your cruise😄👍
Thanks. I'm going to switch over to the cruise forum here soon.
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Welcome back and continued for Chuck. Glad to hear he's on the road to recovery now.
Oh boy, if Mark finds out they do those shaves at Disney Springs, he'll be over there like a shot. He loves the shaves on board the Disney cruise ships and that looks very similar.
So glad to hear a good review of Morimoto's, as I've heard mixed things about it, but I really want to try it out and now I'm hearing more and more good things....
Thanks Cheryl. We loved Morimoto's and Mark definitely should get a shave! Chuck plans on doing that pretty much every time we go now. However, we didn't know that they did those on the cruise (that's probably a good thing )
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So glad to see you back! Continued for Chuck and your lifestyle changes!
What a fun day at DTD! Your meals looked delicious! Too bad you had to rush through it at Raglan Road, though.
Yeah - I wish we could have been more leisurely. Thanks for the pixies.
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So glad to hear the news! Sounds like a wonderful day at downtown Disney!
Thanks Maci!
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So glad that things are getting better for both of you. Sorry that you have to cancel your trip. Hopefully the next one won't be too far into the future. Looking forward to reading more.
Thanks!
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So glad that you are back and Chuck is on the mend! for whatever lies ahead for you all. Chuck's shave looked very refreshing, and neat that they let you hang out in the man cave. Wonder what took so long with your entrees at Raglan Road that they almost made you late for this. We have an ADR for Morimoto Asia in May, so I really enjoyed your review, and we'll definitely have our phones with us.
Thanks Cam! You'll love Morimoto's. I think they (RR) thought we were more leisurely than we actually were.
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Glad you are back but far happier that Chuck is doing better. Bet some blonde girl is extra happy he's home and ready to help im
Thanks Mike! She is very glad he's home and is being a very good nurse-pup!
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Like so many here, I am thankful Chuck has had great care and is on the road to recovery. I hope you take some time each day for you. Working, worrying and being the caregiver can be awfully stressful.
I am glad you are back writing your tr. I love your traveling style. Looking forward to hearing all about your cruise.
Sorry you had to cancel your next trip, that's never easy. Fortunately, WDW will be there when you are ready.
Thank you so much. I am trying to take care of myself too. I sometimes forget that. (that's typical for a nurse/caregiver). I'm going to be switching over to cruise forum here soon.
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Glad Chuck is on the mend!
Looks like a great day at DTD with some great eats!
Thanks!
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So glad things are turning around healthwise for Chuck. Good luck with the transitions in your lifestyles. Pixies for both your health. Loved to hear the good feedback on morimotos. We are hoping to eat here in October.
Thanks! We highly recommend Morimoto's and look forward to eating there again - soon.
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Glad to hear Chuck is doing better. Best wishes to both of you as he gets well!
Thanks!
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Just joining you here. Now I'm wondering if David would enjoy a shave. Probably not, but I'll show him the pictures anyway. So glad to hear Chuck is on the mend. for his continued health and healing.
Thanks Jess!
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Fun, Fun, Fun.. thank for sharing your first days adventures.. Great read...
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He loves the shaves on board the Disney cruise ships and that looks very similar. 
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Waiting for our next adventure after enjoying our Alaska cruise. 
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Wonder what took so long with your entrees at Raglan Road that they almost made you late for this. 
We have an ADR for Morimoto Asia in May, so I really enjoyed your review, and we'll definitely have our phones with us. 
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