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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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06-19-2005, 11:24 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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You guys!
I'm going to whine a little here so be prepared!
I got my hair cut yesterday and I hate it! I had her cute about 3 inches off so it is above my shoulders. Janelle did exactly what I asked her to do so it isn't her fault. 
I wish I were Harry Potter so I could make my hair grow back over night. 
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06-19-2005, 11:30 PM
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Faith, Trust, Pixie Dust
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Sasquatch Territory, Pacific Northwest
Concierge Level: 8
Posts: 17,166
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Re: You guys!
I bet it looks great...and maybe in a few days you will like it as well!
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06-19-2005, 11:36 PM
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Community Rank: Legend 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Indiana , USA
Concierge Level: 7
Posts: 26,527
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Re: You guys!
I feel for you. Did that myself once (I was 8 mos. preg, and ticked off at DH)
It did grow back, and at least now when people try to get me to cut it short, I can honestly say that I hate having short hair.
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06-20-2005, 01:12 AM
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Community Rank: Traveler 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Elk Grove, CA (Suburb of Sacramento)
Posts: 246
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Re: You guys!
My wife did the same thing a few weeks ago. She did it upon the advice of her stylist (who she trusts) and at first blush, she didn't like it, but within a few days she thought it looked cute. So did I.  The good news: If you REALLY hate it, it'll grow back. |
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06-20-2005, 05:23 AM
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RED SOX NATION!!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 9
Posts: 136,854
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Re: You guys!
You'll like it for the hot Florida weather Robin  And it will grow back  Give it a few days  |
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06-20-2005, 05:43 AM
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The Original BagMan
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Shalimar, FL
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 22,002
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Re: You guys!
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06-20-2005, 06:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Tulsa, OK
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 21,627
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Re: You guys!
I hope you like it in a few days....does your hair grow fast? If so in a couple of weeks it will be different.
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06-20-2005, 06:28 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: You guys!
Awwww!  I know how that feels Robin! Just remember it's hair=it grows! PLUS! It's awfully hot in Florida!!  |
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06-20-2005, 07:56 AM
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Guide since 2003
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: West Mifflin, PA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 11,546
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Re: You guys!
Oh Robin!! Been there done that!!! I had the same person cut ny hair from the time I was born until I became a hairdresser myself..
EVERY single time I would go into her shop one of her hairdressers had to leave because she KNEW I was going to pitch a fit that I hated my hair.. ( even tho *I* brought in a picture of what I wanted)
Carol ( my hairdresser) would laugh & tell me to be quiet... Never got mad at me & I usually did like my hair once I worked with the style... I ended up working for Carol for severla years after I got my license |
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06-20-2005, 08:08 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 13,817
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Re: You guys!
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06-20-2005, 08:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 16,825
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Re: You guys!
I feel your pain! I've done the same thing. The good news, like Marnie said, I bet it will be great for your FL trip!! Which it looks like is TOMORROW!!!!!  |
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06-20-2005, 08:23 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Manchester NH
Concierge Level: 4
Posts: 12,514
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Re: You guys!
I hate when that happens... but at least you'll be able to drown your sorrows in Mickey bars very soon!
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06-20-2005, 08:41 AM
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Community Rank: Legend
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Posts: 27,691
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Re: You guys!
LOL Robin - I hear ya. I've had the bad haircut before. I ended up going home and cutting it myself into a bob b/c it was so awful Hope your hair grows fast! |
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06-20-2005, 08:47 AM
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Faith, Trust, Pixie Dust
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 34,171
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Re: You guys!
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I feel your pain! I've done the same thing. The good news, like Marnie said, I bet it will be great for your FL trip!! Which it looks like is TOMORROW!!!!!
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Have a great time Robin. I am sure you will like it in a few days! |
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06-20-2005, 09:26 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: central Iowa
Posts: 11,837
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Re: You guys!
Sorry Robin -
Have a few extra Mickey bars to help you forget -
and look at all the people at WDW with worse hair than you!
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