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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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11-19-2004, 02:47 AM
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Community Rank: Visitor
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 1
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Date: <font color="purple"> May23-June2, 2005</font>
Adventurers: <font color="purple"> Me and my husband to be</font>
Resort/Hotel:<font color="purple"> Animal Kingdom Lodge</font>
Celebration: <font color="purple"> we'll be newlyweds!!</font> 
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01-02-2005, 01:26 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 8,784
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Destination: Disney World
Date: May 14th - May 21st
Adventurers: Dina (me), 32(10th Disney Trip); Joe (DH), 34 (3rd Disney Trip); Aidan (DS), 4 (2nd Disney Trip); Danny (DS), 2 (2nd Disney Trip)
Resort/Hotel: Caribbean Beach
Celebration: 2005 Family Vacation
Meetings: I'm always excited to meet fellow Passporters
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01-02-2005, 10:41 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: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Destination: Disneyland, Anaheim California
Date: May 22-29, 2005
Adventurers: Me (DebiDebiDebi), DH Lee, Friends Carey (DisneyCarey), Kenny, their kids Casey and Kalysta, DD Diana, her DH Scott, and (Hopefully!!) DD Dara, her DH Nathan and Grandson Tristan and grandbaby #2!
Resort/Hotel: Ramada Inn Maingate
Celebration: Celebrating 2 important anniversaries; DH & my 25th Wedding Anniversary, and Disneyland's 50th anniversary
Meetings: Let me know via PM if you are going to be there at the same time, I would love to meet you!
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It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book!
Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95. |
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01-04-2005, 04:24 PM
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Community Rank: Scout 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Long Island, NY
Concierge Level: 7
Posts: 4,168
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Dina, we'll be there almost exactly the same time as you. We'll be there from May 13-20, also at the French Quarter. I'll be going with my sister and parents. Taking my parents for their first trip down there as present for their 40th anniversary and mom's 60th birthday.
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01-09-2005, 12:51 AM
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Community Rank: Legend 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Dreaming of the Future
Concierge Level: 1
Posts: 24,867
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Destination:
Date: May 3rd to May 10th
Adventurers: My Mom and I
Resort/Hotel: Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter
Celebration: My Mom's 50th Birthday is July 12th and My 23rd is May 18th Joint Celebration
Things that we have planned:
1900 Park Fare
CRT for May 5th
'Ohana
Hollywood Brown Derby Fantasmic Package
Mother's Day Brunch
Sharing an Illuminations cruise
Hopefully can meet up with others from Passporter
Amy
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01-09-2005, 11:56 AM
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Community Rank: Trekker 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 1,336
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Destination: The Happiest Place on Earth, specifically POR
May 6-14th
Adventurers: Me (28) DH (turning 30 on 5/16) DS (20 months at the time)
Also joining us for part of the trip:
My Mom (50, My Dad (50) my grandmother (75)she would kill me if she knew that I divulged the secret # they will be staying at POP
Also, MY FIL, StepMIL, BIL, SIL & "friend" & nephew I think that they will be at Sheraton Vistana as they are RCI members.
Celebrations: My DH is taking the NJ Bar Exam in Feb...his results should be coming in right around the time that we are in WDW. Also, My DH is turning 30on 5/16.
Meetings: I would love to meet fellow passporters, feel free to PM with any times or suggestions.
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01-09-2005, 06:49 PM
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Community Rank: Legend
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Posts: 27,691
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
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Destination: WDW
Date: May 12-17
Adventurers: Sandy (WHOSez), Terri (DrDolphin), Angie (poohsgirl), Lynn (Disneymom2kids), Tara(Tara O'Hara) and Maureen (statelady01)
Resort/Hotel: Grand Floridian
Celebration: A Passporter Girls Trip
Meetings: We would love to meet up with Passporters- be sure to let us know if you are going to be there at the same time! 
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01-11-2005, 06:13 PM
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Community Rank: Globetrotter 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Mahopac, NY
Posts: 3,460
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Destination: WDW!!!!!!
Date: May 12th thru May16th
Adventurers: Just me (I'll be 34) and the DH(38) !!!!!!
Resort/Hotel: POFQ
Celebration: Long weekend away without the kids!!! This was supposed to happen last year for our 10 year anniversary but that didn't work out.....
Meetings: I hope to meet up with that gang of gals staying at the GF!!!!! DId someone say Karaeoke (sp???)\
Also if someone wants to split a wishes cruise that would be great!!!!!
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01-11-2005, 10:00 PM
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Magic Happens!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: E. Stroudsburg, PA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 29,184
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
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Destination: WDW
Date: May 12-17
Adventurers: Sandy (WHOSez), Terri (DrDolphin), Angie (poohsgirl), Lynn (Disneymom2kids), Tara(Tara O'Hara) and Maureen (statelady01)
Resort/Hotel: Grand Floridian
Celebration: A Passporter Girls Trip
Meetings: We would love to meet up with Passporters- be sure to let us know if you are going to be there at the same time!
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I think you need to edit this, Maureen!!
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Ooh, me too!! Me too!! I'll be there too!! |
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Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95. |
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01-12-2005, 04:00 PM
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Community Rank: Scout
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Long Island, NY
Concierge Level: 7
Posts: 4,168
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Dest: Biggest Celebration on Earth!
Date: May 13-20
Adventurers: Me (Peggy), Sister (Penny), Mom, and Dad
Resort: Port Orleans French Quarter
Celebration: Mom and Dad’s 1st trip, plus their 40th anniversary, Mom’s 60th birthday.
Meetings: Would love to meet up with the Passporter Gals that will be at the GF.
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01-14-2005, 12:12 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: 2 hour plane ride from the Magic
Posts: 2,761
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Destination: Happiest Celebration on EARTH!!!
Date: May 19-26
Adventurers: ME (20 then, 5th trip to Disney!) Kyle(DBF, 20 3rd trip to Disney. Dad (50) 3rd trip to Disney) Bonnie, dad's long time gf will be coming down just for the weekend. (2nd trip to disney!)
Resort/Hotel: Port Orleans Riverside
Celebration: Kyle & Dad were "Disneyfied" last May, and we all want to go again!!! We are going to move a little slower this time. Last May we moved very quickly, my poor dad's feet were so sore.
Meetings: I would LOVE to meet up with some passporters. It looks like alot of us are going at the same time. PM me if you're interested.
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01-15-2005, 11:24 AM
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Community Rank: Sightseer 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 98
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
These dates have now changed!!
MontiMouse, I read your post and saw your pictures. My dauther is 7 years old. Your daughter looks around the same age. If you are interested, we would love to meet up with all of you and maybe share an Illuminations Boat Cruise.
Date: 05/13/05 - 05/18/05
Adventurers: PW(38)3rd trip, GW (39)3rd trip and AW (7)2nd trip
Resort/Hotel: Last year stayed at the Polynesian and had a wonderful time. Trying to arrange to stay there again in 2005!
Celebration: My birthday is 05/21, family R&R, and just to spend some quality family time together!
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01-15-2005, 05:20 PM
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Community Rank: Scout
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Lafayette, LA & BCV
Concierge Level: 7
Posts: 4,751
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Yes, my daughter is 7 also. I will PM you and we can try to meet up. |
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01-22-2005, 07:26 PM
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Community Rank: Sightseer
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 68
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Destination: WDW
Date: May 8-May 15
Adventurers: Me, DH, DD(10) DS(8)
Resort/Hotel: POR FQ
Celebration: DD'S 11th Birthday
Meetings: We have booked the Princess Storybook Lunch. We can't wait to check out Soarin, and the Slusher Gusher!!!!
Dec. 2001 Allstar Sports
Jan. 2003 Land/Sea POR Riverside/Disney Wonder
May 2004 POR FQ
May 2005 POR FQ
We are counting the days till May  <font color="purple"> </font> |
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01-23-2005, 11:31 AM
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Community Rank: Passenger 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Nazareth, PA
Posts: 42
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Re: Adventuring in 05/05 (May 2005)
Well, I guess I can enter in on this. I am not going to Disneyworld but we are going to Disney Hilton Head Resort. May 22-27.
Take Care.
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