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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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!
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PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World 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.
I am so undecided about doing this...My husband is 41 and I am 32... is it worth us going to the MNSSHP? We are coming from South Africa and I would like to experience as much as I can while I am there. It will be my 4th trip and my DH's 1st. Thoughts please?
I am so undecided about doing this...My husband is 41 and I am 32... is it worth us going to the MNSSHP? We are coming from South Africa and I would like to experience as much as I can while I am there. It will be my 4th trip and my DH's 1st. Thoughts please?
Oh My, since you are coming from South Africa ~ you should consider going. It would be a shame to go all the way to WDW and then say, shucks we shouda gone and this way - you have tried it and know whether you want to do it again next time or not.
We are planning to go during our Tower of Terror 10 miler weekend.
Oh My, since you are coming from South Africa ~ you should consider going. It would be a shame to go all the way to WDW and then say, shucks we shouda gone and this way - you have tried it and know whether you want to do it again next time or not.
We are planning to go during our Tower of Terror 10 miler weekend.
Will ask my DVP to add it to my list.... - anyone got idea of the cost approx?
and how much candy do you actually get?
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World 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.
Will ask my DVP to add it to my list.... - anyone got idea of the cost approx?
and how much candy do you actually get?
Figure on between $50 - $65 US depending on when you go and if there are any discounts available. They give you about a peck size plastic bag when you enter. Each time we have attended they made sure it was completely full when we left. I weighed it a coupe of years ago and it was over six (6) pounds. Good thing we packed light that trip.
I am so undecided about doing this...My husband is 41 and I am 32... is it worth us going to the MNSSHP? We are coming from South Africa and I would like to experience as much as I can while I am there. It will be my 4th trip and my DH's 1st. Thoughts please?
If you like Halloween, you will enjoy the MNSSHP! I'm 40 and can't hide my excitement about going again! We are not much into the parades and shows, but love the vibe of MK during the party. Haunted Mansion is the best at night! Last time we watched portions of the fireworks while riding Big Thunder and that was fun.
If you like Halloween, you will enjoy the MNSSHP! I'm 40 and can't hide my excitement about going again! We are not much into the parades and shows, but love the vibe of MK during the party. Haunted Mansion is the best at night! Last time we watched portions of the fireworks while riding Big Thunder and that was fun.
You only live once... go!
In South Africa, we don't really celebrate Halloween, but it always looks like so much fun!! Am now seriously considering this and have asked my DVP to let me know as soon as prices and dates are revealed....
Jump in with both feet first!! It will be a blast since you've never experienced an American Halloween. I think you'll love it if you allow yourself to JUST BE A KID AGAIN!!!
OMG yes it's awesome, this party is not something to miss. It is my all time favorite maybe b/c I'm partial to the fall b/c my bday is 10/25 we just went last year for the 1st time & it's now the only time I want to go we had soooooooo much fun. There was trick or treating and everyone adults and kids took part, some people dressed up some didn't but the character interactions were great, hardly no Lines for rides and the dance parties were fun. You can't miss the parade or hallowishes. I can't wait to start planning our not so scary trip this year my 7 month window is approaching soon woo hoo !!!!!!
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We are not much into the parades and shows, but love the vibe of MK during the party. Haunted Mansion is the best at night! Last time we watched portions of the fireworks while riding Big Thunder and that was fun. 
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