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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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.
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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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!
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Really, getting down to the wire now as Wednesday morning is so close!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Today started at 3:00AM when I woke up to a text from Tom. He always texts me when he's leaving work, which is usually about 11:00. Remember, he is a cook at a Greek restaurant called Zoe.
I was a little concerned that it was so late and asked it everything was ok. He replied "yeah, I'll tell you about it tomorrow." So, obviously the rest of the night I was tossing and turning. Finally at 6:00 I got up and came downstairs. I was on my iPad for a while, then got a shower and had a cup of tea. By that time Jeff was up and I shared that I was wondering what might have kept Tom at work that long. I didn't want to call or text because I assumed he'd still be asleep.
About 9:00, DD Katie calls to ask "Is Tom ok? There was a shooting last night at Zoe!" This is the suburbs! We don't have shootings around here!
We immediately looked up the news report and found out what happened. It said an employee was leaving the restaurant at the end of the evening with the day's receipts and was ambushed in the parking lot. I knew it was not Tom at that point because the only one who does that is the owner. But still...a shooting? In our quiet town? When Tom finally woke up and came over he told us what happened. The boss and his wife were heading out of the restaurant to their car and the next thing he knew she came screaming back into the kitchen telling them to call 911 and saying she needed someone to come out and help her husband. He had been shot three times, twice in the arm and once in his side. It was not life threatening, but still very scary. He was taken to the hospital and is in serious condition. And as far as I know, they do not have the shooter yet. He did get away with the cash too.
So, you can imagine that was the talk of the day!
The rest of the day consisted of company at the house for the Labor Day parade, and then dinner. Now, I'm taking some time to relax before going upstairs to check my packing list. I have just about everything packed and so does Jeff.
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OMG! I can't believe this in your small town! Hoping the owner makes a speedy recovery and thank God, Tom is ok! I'm sure Tom must be in shock and his nerves must be a mess after that!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
After this Tom will need this vacation more than anything and timing is everything! Look out for him as who knows why it happened as it always could have been an inside job. Talk with him as it will help! You just don't know who you may be working with no matter how much you may think you can trust them! All about their motives! I hope I'm jumping to conclusions as thinking about a reason for this!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
How scary for the owner and his wife and Tom as well! Thank goodness the owner's wounds were not life threatening.
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Originally Posted by SuperDave
OMG! I can't believe this in your small town! Hoping the owner makes a speedy recovery and thank God, Tom is ok! I'm sure Tom must be in shock and his nerves must be a mess after that!
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Originally Posted by MikeL
Glad Tom is okay and not at actual scene of the robbery
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Originally Posted by Tara O'Hara
Oh my gosh!! How scary!! I hope the owner is okay and Tom too!!
Have an extra magical time!! I hope you are all able to thoroughly enjoy your trip.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
OMG how scary for Tim and all of you!! : pixie:: pixie:
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Originally Posted by SuperDave
After this Tom will need this vacation more than anything and timing is everything! Look out for him as who knows why it happened as it always could have been an inside job. Talk with him as it will help! You just don't know who you may be working with no matter how much you may think you can trust them! All about their motives! I hope I'm jumping to conclusions as thinking about a reason for this!
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Oh my goodness, how terrifying! for the owner.
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How scary! Glad Tom is ok! Hope his boss recovers quickly.
Thanks everyone for the pixies and well wishes!
You guys are the best!
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This is the suburbs! We don't have shootings around here! 
I can't believe this in your small town! Hoping the owner makes a speedy recovery and thank God, Tom is ok! 
Talk with him as it will help! 
I hope I'm jumping to conclusions as thinking about a reason for this!
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