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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
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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.
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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So glad you made it and your luggage was there. Though, I don't understand how they could fly your luggage but not you? Anyhoo, sounds like you had a great ride partner and can't wait to hear more about your trip.
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Yikes! Sounds like you had one heckuva day getting to WDW. But at least you made it! The room looks great! We just got 100 pts to use at Saratoga Springs for adding on 100 pts at BLT, so now I'm really excited to stay there!
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Yikes! Sounds like you had one heckuva day getting to WDW. But at least you made it! The room looks great! We just got 100 pts to use at Saratoga Springs for adding on 100 pts at BLT, so now I'm really excited to stay there!
I really loved SSR and I'm going to try and buy a small contract there when I can!
traveling in your PJ's Anita Answer's real name is Andrea your luggage made it to the resort from NOLA even though you traveled by car your room and view are absolutely stunning.
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My Stitch wake up call came bright and early. I don't remember exactly what time, but the sun was up so I'm guessing it was around 7:30. I showered, dressed and headed for Artist Palate because they were already closed when I got in the night before so I hadn't purchased any breakfast items. I grabbed my mug . . . yes this was my 3rd year of a million dreams trip and I have 4 YOMD mugs. I recycled. No one knew. I promise. I'll buy a new one in May. I promise.
I bought a bagel and snagged some cream cheese and grape jelly, I filled my mug with hot chocolate and coffee . . . half and half. I call it make your own mocha. I demolished my bagel and drank about half my coffee. I dumped the rest and reloaded with diet coke and set out for AK. Oh by the way I had jumped in the car to get to AP so I jumped back in the car and drove to AK. Why? I was going from AK to DHS and then to Epcot. I ended up driving most of the week. Having a car actually turned out to be a big bonus. I don't need one when I'm traveling alone, but I will probably rent one for next Mousefest.
I got to AK for rope drop.
There was a VERY cranky woman just behind me at the turn styles. She saw my neon yellow lanyard and through her nose said to her husband, "Oh no, this is the day Mousefest comes to this park, its gonna be packed." Think Fran from the Nanny as you repeat that line outloud. She then proceeded to yell at her children. I never figured out what they did wrong. After the opening ceremony I attempted to have some photopass pictures taken, but that didn't work out so well, so I continued on to Africa for the All Ears photo hunt. First I grabbed a fast pass for Everest
I waited patiently in line and someone handed me a button. Cool! Free stuff! Then Deb handed me a hat. Cool! More Free stuff. Eventually someone also handed me the photo hunt. I believe we had to match 5 photos. It only took about 5 minutes. Way too easy, but also fun. I "turned in" my answers and recieved an All Ears coin purse for my trouble, which is still in the trunk of my car, in my luggage. Oopps.
I headed towards Everest and browsed in the gift shop for a moment.
There was scheduled to be an EE meet at 10am, so when my FP was good at 9:55 I did not hesitate to get in line. I really didn't want to wait in the FP line with 100 other people. I was in and out in about 5 minutes. The Yeti was not working properly, but I almost think he's creepier with that crazy strobe light!
After EE I headed back to Discovery Island and I intened to hit Dinosaur, but I saw this guy and had to stop, with almost no wait.
My FAVORTIE!!!
Then since I had such good luck with Stitch I headed down to the Character Spot and found ONE group ahead of me in line so I met
AND
I was so happy it was big furry characters because it was COLD! Pooh and Eeyore warmed me right up!
After meeting the boys I decided it was time to head over to DHS for my lunch at HBD. I tried to have some Tree of Life Photopass pictures taken, but a random family jumped in front of me like I didn't exist so there are Zero TOL PP pics of me. Interestingly enough this was the only park I never made it back to. I usually spend lots of time in AK, but my park plans kind of disappeared after today.
I almost forgot. I did forget, until I looked back at my Eeyore picture and noticed my ears.
When EE came to a stop the Dream Team was standing there. I screamed like a 12 year old.
Please keep in mind that almost everyone on the train is a cheerleader with the Pop Warner group. They have no idea what is going on. They all look at me like I'm INSANE!
Someone announces that we've all won ears! I scream again. Now for sure I"m insane. I jump out of the run away train car and am the first one to get her grubby little hands on brand new ears.
I love ears. They are one of my favorite thing about Disney. I have traditional black ears. I have pirate ears, I have blue history of mickey ears and NOW I have YOMD ears!
I took this one and then a friendly cast member took one for me!
I ran all the way to Dinoland in my excitement. (I know that there is an underused bathroom in Dinoland)
But this one is my favorite. Too cute.....picture and your reaction.
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So glad you got your ears. One day when we were at AK, we saw people everywhere with Dream FP's and we thought of you! Then it also became a game of seeing someone with a Dream, and shaking our fists at the sky and saying, "Dream Team!"
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