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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
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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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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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How do you get to see the fireworks while dining at Cali Grill? I think I would love that. I have loved the Contemporary, Monorail and fireworks over the castle since I was a little girl and the food looks really good. What do you suggest as far as timing for a ADR on that one?
The Cali Grill faces the MK....when it is time for the fireworks, the lights dim and they pipe the music in. You can requst a window seat upon check in but they are not guareenteed. There are two outdoor observation decks which many guests take advantage of. (the back deck is almost always less crowded) The servers are usually well versed and can time your meal so that you can take a break for Wishes. Depending on when your trip is, I recommend making an ADR one hour before the timing of Wishes to begin.
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Do you mean favorite TS that requires two (2) TS credits - or are you looking for two TS suggestions of one (1) credit?
With kids that age, we like Biergarten in Epcot, and WCC @ Wilderness Lodge for 1 credit meals. Personally, I don't think the food if fabulous, but the atmosphere and fun more than make up for it. If our kids aren't having fun @ dinner, then neither are we . If you are looking for a signature dining experience (2TS), we like Artist Point, Cal Grill, and Brown Derby. We like Brown Derby best for kids as it's in the park and doesn't feel quite as "fancy" - especially for lunch. Good luck with your choice!
What is the draw for kids at WCC at WL? I've heard they have activities, but can you give me more details?
Oh they have all kinds of activities for children to do and it is fun for adults also. If you order ketchup they bring you several bottles. They have horse races on stick horses and one time they got all the children together and took them just outside the window in the restaurant and they let lady bugs go. Last year my son wanted a large glass of lemonade and they brought him a large glass then he got a fast pass to the bathroom, lol
I would post some picture but I'm clueless on how to do it.
Brad
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I absolutely Jiko for a great meal! It's my favorite on property! Citrico's ir really nice too, and doesn't get a lot of press. I'm not sure why. I've had several wonderful meals at both of these restaurants.
Add me to the not overly imressed with Brown Derby. I wish I knew what it was, I don't recall anything being bad. It just doesn't stand out to me.
Jiko is my fave if your kids like to try new foods but for the best fun for my money it has to be Hoop de Doo...the food is great - ribs, fried chicken, cornbread, salad yummy yummy and it was busy enough to keep they kids happy and us too. Also, the boat ride over from MK and the beach are always a plus. We went the first time to the early show (DSs aged 5 and 12) and then hopped a quick bus over to see Chip n' Dale at the sing along campfire and it was the best night of our trip that year. Highly recommend it! We did it again last year with Gramma and had such fun returning.
Brown Derby was nice but...not worth the 2 TS in our opinion.
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. If you are looking for a signature dining experience (2TS), we like Artist Point, Cal Grill, and Brown Derby. We like Brown Derby best for kids as it's in the park and doesn't feel quite as "fancy" - especially for lunch. Good luck with your choice!
Jiko for a great meal! It's my favorite on property! Citrico's ir really nice too, and doesn't get a lot of press. I'm not sure why. I've had several wonderful meals at both of these restaurants.
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