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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
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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.
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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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So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!
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Watching a Disney movie every week is a great idea! I've tried that, but it never works out - plus right now we have to watch the same movies over & over & over (DS is 3 - he likes routine).
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Hi everyone!! I feel like a big kid...seriously. Today I pre-ordered Beauty and the Beast I can't wait until it is MINE!! The Little Mermaid is my all time favorite Disney movie, but Beauty and the Beast runs a very CLOSE second. And I missed it the last time it was out of the vault. So, I am pumped!! Anyway, I had to share my excitement with you guys. We started tackling our checklist already. I brought the hubby's car for maintenaince and we had to replace the battery and drive belt. So, at least that is done. But, my car decided it was time for the battery to be changed too. I also got my clothes shopping done for the trip I found 2 pairs of shorts at Macy's for 12.00 each and some new tops. OHH!! And I am also really excited because my mom found their disney pictures from when they (her, my step-dad, my 2 brothers, and sister) went in 2003. Well, I am going to take the pictures and make a scrapbook album for her birthday in November. So it will give me plenty of practice for ours!! I went to Michael's the other day and fell in love with all of the disney supplies!! I bought the cutest stickers and embellishments! I will post pictures as I complete the layouts. Well, that is all the Disney news for now. I will try and update more, I promise .
72 Days and Counting:
In Tarzan during the campground scene, Ms. Potts and Chip from Beauty and the Beast, can be seen on the table.
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Stefanie and I love Beauty and the Beast, missed it the last time it was out of the vault, too. Congrats on getting it! Congrats on the scrapbooking stuff -- was any of it on sale?
I can't wait to get Beauty and the Beast. It is one of the only Princess movies I don't have on DVD only VHS.
Same here!! I had it on VHS, but not on DVD.
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Congrats on all the stuff!
Thank you!
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Congrats on your purchases. I can't wait for Beauty and the Beast!!
Thanks!! Me too!!
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Stefanie and I love Beauty and the Beast, missed it the last time it was out of the vault, too. Congrats on getting it! Congrats on the scrapbooking stuff -- was any of it on sale?
Thanks!! Some of the stickers were on clearance (Finding Nemo, The Incredibles), but most stuff I had to buy at regular price. I usually shop sales for my scrapbooking supplies, but since my mom's birthday is in Nov, I need to get started .
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OMG the week we leave for Disney is going to be CRAZY !! We knew it was going to be chaotic because we are going to leave the Sunday after Thanksgiving. We knew that we would be preparing for our trip in the midst of preparing Thankgiving dishes and deciding what family to see when. What we didn't know is that my brother, who is stationed in Germany right now that we haven't seen in over a year, has decided to take his leave the week of Thanksgiving with his new wife (who we have never met!!) I am very excited that he is coming home. I can't wait!! I miss him soo much! And, I get to meet my new sister-in-law!! So, it will be crazy, but in a GREAT way.
As of Saturday morning, our trip is payed in FULL. That is such a good feeling. We also made our room requests for our refrigerator (I have to have milk to take some of my meds), bed, and our building request. There was some serious compromise needed for this. (remember, we are staying in AllStar Music). I wanted to stay in Country (supposed to be the quietest building). But, the hubby wanted to stay in Rock. So, we requested Building 4 which is Rock, but closest to Country
So, that is all the Disney updating for now. I will be back soon
68 days to Go:
Jodie Benson provided the voice of Barbie in Toy Story 2, as well as, Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
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!! We knew it was going to be chaotic because we are going to leave the Sunday after Thanksgiving. We knew that we would be preparing for our trip in the midst of preparing Thankgiving dishes and deciding what family to see when. What we didn't know is that my brother, who is stationed in Germany right now that we haven't seen in over a year, has decided to take his leave the week of Thanksgiving with his new wife (who we have never met!!) 
I am very excited that he is coming home. I can't wait!! I miss him soo much! And, I get to meet my new sister-in-law!! 
That is such a good feeling. We also made our room requests for our refrigerator (I have to have milk to take some of my meds), bed, and our building request. There was some serious compromise needed for this. (remember, we are staying in AllStar Music). I wanted to stay in Country (supposed to be the quietest building). But, the hubby wanted to stay in Rock. So, we requested Building 4 which is Rock, but closest to Country 
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