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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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.
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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.
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Definitely pack a first aid kit....I bought a small one at the drug store....contains alot of stuff for such a small box....then I add more bandages (different sizes) for blisters.....cotton balls......cotton swabs......antibiotic ointment.....hydrocortisone cream....polysporin.....benadryl for allergic reactions......etc. Better to be safe than sorry.
They make Benedryl for kids, just check out your local pharmacy or discount store. It's everywhere. They box may say for ages 6 and above, but call your pediatrican and ask for a dosage amount before you go. It's weight based at that age. You'll probably never need it, but it's better to be safe then sorry!! It also works for sniffles, sneezes and runny noses too!!
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Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas!!
**do you know how long it took us to learn that?? and then they put it on a t-shirt!! **
Thank you all for your suggestions. There were a couple of items I completely forgot about that are now on my list. Speaking of which, a temporary dental kit; where do you find something like that?
I usually keep a few OTC meds in an old Rx bottle as needed. Is that okay for travel regulations or do I have to keep all OTC in original (100ct +) bottles?
Granted I am out of luck with the children's OTC liquid medications... wish they had a travel size for that!
Also at home, I've got one of those weekly pill box cases with vitamins, etc. Okay to bring along or better to leave at home?
Normally I don't think about indigestion and allergic reactions. But just in case, any preferences and is it safe for a 3 year old?
We use Orajel until we can get to a real dentist. Its great for pain.
All of the above, plus Tegaderm, sterile 4x4s and 2x2s, self-adhering elastic bandages, povidine pads, alcohol pads, #11 scalpel, moleskin and, most importantly, my Epi-Pen. I literally don' leave home without it.
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and liquid skin and the blister band=aids in addition to all I've seen here. We use a Mickey shaving kit bag (red) and take it on all trips. I also have a small zip up first aid kit that stays in our day bag mostly what comes in them at the store - including single doses of OTC meds in marked pouches.
When traveling, I always take meds (OTC and Prescription) in marked containers -- I don't want to risk losing it at security or customs -- I'd rather pay a bit more for a smaller bottle for travel, even if I refill it from a bigger bottle as long as its the SAME THING. I also don't want to be detained asking questions about the little pills in the unmarked container.....
Also, if anything were to happen, and I would need assistance, and wasn't able to speak for myself, the bottles will tell others what I'm taking. I also keep a list in my wallet with anything I may be taking and the dosage if appropriate.
Also, if anything were to happen, and I would need assistance, and wasn't able to speak for myself, the bottles will tell others what I'm taking. I also keep a list in my wallet with anything I may be taking and the dosage if appropriate.
Genius!! This was mentioned before on another board but I wanted to make sure and point it out again. A list of your meds, basic health history (ie, diabetic, heart disease, stroke, asthma etc) and ALLERGIES are so helpful to a medical team if you are unable to answer questions yourself!! Keep a little list somewhere on your person. Also, a lot of the new cell phones have a tab for In Case Of Emergency at the top of the contacts list. In mine there is a place where I can put notes as well as contact numbrs. In the notes I have my health info plus my kids just in case.
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Future Fairy Godmother-A girls gotta dream!
Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas!!
**do you know how long it took us to learn that?? and then they put it on a t-shirt!! **
and liquid skin and the blister band=aids in addition to all I've seen here. We use a Mickey shaving kit bag (red) and take it on all trips. I also have a small zip up first aid kit that stays in our day bag mostly what comes in them at the store - including single doses of OTC meds in marked pouches.
When traveling, I always take meds (OTC and Prescription) in marked containers -- I don't want to risk losing it at security or customs -- I'd rather pay a bit more for a smaller bottle for travel, even if I refill it from a bigger bottle as long as its the SAME THING. I also don't want to be detained asking questions about the little pills in the unmarked container.....
Also, if anything were to happen, and I would need assistance, and wasn't able to speak for myself, the bottles will tell others what I'm taking. I also keep a list in my wallet with anything I may be taking and the dosage if appropriate.
Forgot blister bandaids!
BTW, I did exactly that with my mini-kit. Found single dose pouches in the $ aisle and figured that would be easier. Yes, being detained by security would not be a good way to start a vacation. Since the children's OTC are over 3 oz. will have to pack with checked luggage.
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Genius!! This was mentioned before on another board but I wanted to make sure and point it out again. A list of your meds, basic health history (ie, diabetic, heart disease, stroke, asthma etc) and ALLERGIES are so helpful to a medical team if you are unable to answer questions yourself!! Keep a little list somewhere on your person. Also, a lot of the new cell phones have a tab for In Case Of Emergency at the top of the contacts list. In mine there is a place where I can put notes as well as contact numbrs. In the notes I have my health info plus my kids just in case.
I just got one of those pocket docs for that very purpose! Don't forget insurance information!
And it also might be time for me to get a new phone.. I already have DH listed as ICE on my mobile, but an ICE tab with health info... that's smart!
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