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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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07-02-2000, 06:59 PM
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Community Rank: Passenger 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Phoenix, Az.
Posts: 29
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
Date: September 4-10, 2000
Adventurers:
Art-34
Karen-31
Shelby-9
Jordan-7
Resort/Hotel: Wilderness Lodge
Plans to date:
9/4: Villian's Dinner 7pm
9/5: 1900 Park Fare Bkfst 9:40am
9/5: Chef Mickey's 5:45pm
9/7: Cinderella's Royal Table 8am
9/7: Yachtsman Steakhouse 6:30pm
This is our second trip to WDW. Last time was at All-Star Music. We went this time last year and loved that it wasn't crowded so we are hoping for the same. We are in Az. Can't wait to get there!!
[This message has been edited by Disneyfun1 (edited 07-09-2000).]
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07-06-2000, 10:02 PM
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Community Rank: Globetrotter 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: East Haven, CT, USA
Posts: 3,406
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
Kristen(mom), Kevin(dad), Rebekah(5),Zachary(3), Linda(grammy), Fred(grandpa),and assorted inlaws. 15 in total. We are going Sept 23-30 and staying at PO. Planning to visit all parks and BB. Character lunch at Hollywood and Vine, and Princess Breakfast for the girls. Hoop de doo revue and Cirque du Soliel. Planning on taking one day off to sit by the pool and do some shopping. Kids first time!! I am as excited as they are, can't wait to see their faces.
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07-08-2000, 06:56 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Arlington,Texas USA
Posts: 2,555
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
Haven't left on trip 1 and I'm planning trip 2. We're going back Sept. 8-10 and staying at the Grand Floridian. It's been our dream since we were at DxL on our honeymoon 8 years ago. We're making use of the great savings card we received.
Just my darling, darling husband and myself for my 40th birthday.
tenya
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07-08-2000, 10:04 PM
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Community Rank: Wayfarer 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Bloomington, IL USA
Posts: 175
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
Update information from my last post. Still going 9/17-9/24.
We have planned a few things:
Villan dinner 9/17
Donald's Breakfastasaurus 9/18am
Illuminations cruise 9/18pm ( may have extra room will post if I do)
Fantasmic 9/19
Pleasure Island 9/20 Cam will be at one of the children's club's
So far that is all I have planned.
Tammy
So far that is all I have.
Finally got the clipart thing down. I would be interested to meet up with those who will be there at the same time. My husband will be at a conference a majority of the time.
You may email me.
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07-11-2000, 12:26 AM
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Community Rank: Traveler 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Lansing, MI, USA
Posts: 247
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
Well,
It looks like we're taking advantage of the postcard we received from Disney.
Sept 1 - 5
GF resort
BF & I
Woohooo!!!
cynthia
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07-12-2000, 12:19 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Boston, MA USA
Posts: 2,535
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
Date: Sept. 27 to Oct. 1
Adventurers: M & D
Resort: Wilderness Lodge
Celebration: Birthday
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Make that Oct. 2 -- Found an extra day. 60 days 19 hours & 20 (give or take a few) minutes. Not that I'm counting.
[This message has been edited by mattjs (edited 07-28-2000).]
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07-15-2000, 05:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cranberry Lake, NJ
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 3,180
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Evie5253:
Date of visit-Sept. 7-10
Who? Just me and hubby! No kids!
Staying at Port Orleans
Celebration? Just R&R I guess, the kids are back in school? My annual pass is running down? Airfare was too low to stay home? or our first mini-vacation alone in 10 years!Even DH who is not a big fan is excited about this one!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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07-15-2000, 10:32 PM
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Community Rank: Globetrotter
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: East Haven, CT, USA
Posts: 3,406
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
Sept 23-30,2000
Kevin(DH), Kristen, Rebakah(DS),Zachary(DS), Grammy, Gumpy, and assorted inlaws.
PO
Kids first trip to Disney
MK on Sun. AK on Mon. DS on Tues, PS at HOllywood and Vine for lunch. Rest day on Wed. Guys are doing Richard Petty. Hoop de do for dinner. BB on Thurs. Planning on doing Epcot a little each night. Fri, We'll let the kids ride thier favs again. PS at Cindy's for the girls. Can't wait!!!!!
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07-16-2000, 10:14 PM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Phoenix, Az.
Posts: 29
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Disneyfun1:
Date: September 4-10, 2000
Adventurers:
Art-34
Karen-31
Shelby-9
Jordan-7
Resort/Hotel: Wilderness Lodge-Woods View
Plans to date:
9/4: Villian's Dinner 7pm
9/5: 1900 Park Fare Bkfst 9:40am
9/5: Chef Mickey's 5:45pm
9/7: Cinderella's Royal Table 8am
9/7: Yachtsman Steakhouse 6:30pm
This is our second trip to WDW. Last time was at All-Star Music. We went this time last year and loved that it wasn't crowded so we are hoping for the same. Can't wait to get there!!
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1999 All-Star Music
2000 9/4-9/10 Wilderness Lodge
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07-16-2000, 10:33 PM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Alpharetta, Ga
Posts: 26
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
September 23-28
Me(3rd time)
DH (many times)
DD 3 1/2 (first time) 
My Mom (first time,been to Disneyland many times)
My Dad (first time,been to Disneyland many times)
Staying at Wilderness Lodge and my parents staying at Fort Wilderness in their RV
23rd is travel day
24th MK (everyone)
25th AK (everyone)
26th My parents go back home, we have day off
27th MGM
28th MK ee and go back home
I am still working on my dining options.
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07-20-2000, 08:17 PM
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Club President
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Concierge Level: 10
Posts: 14,552
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
Date: September 16-25, 2000
Adventurers:
- Jennifer Watson, 31, PassPorter Co-Author
- Dave Marx, 45, PassPorter Co-Author
Resort/Hotel: Port Orleans, and perhaps a deluxe hotel the last 3-4 days of our trip
Celebration: PassPorter 2001 research
Meetings:
- September 22: PassPorter Reader Gathering (treasure hunt at Magic Kingdom, feast at 'Ohana, and fun at Adventurers Club). See our official announcement post for more details.
Not going to be at WDW on 9/22? Send us e-mail and we'd be happy to set up a time to meet with you!
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Co-Author, PassPorter Walt Disney World
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07-21-2000, 05:27 PM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Alpharetta, Ga
Posts: 26
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by EmilysMom:
September 23-28
Me(3rd time)
DH (many times)
DD 3 1/2 (first time)
My Mom (first time,been to Disneyland many times)
My Dad (first time,been to Disneyland many times)
Staying at Wilderness Lodge and my parents staying at Fort Wilderness in their RV
23rd is travel day
24th MK (everyone)
25th AK (everyone)
26th My parents go back home, we have day off
27th MK
28th MGM and go back home
I am still working on my dining options.
I have Character b-fast at Artist Point, Character B-fast at Chef Mickeys, character breakfast at Breakfastasaurus at MK and lunch at Hollywood and vine. I still want Cindy's castle and Crystal Palace. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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07-24-2000, 10:44 PM
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Community Rank: Visitor
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: acushnet,ma
Posts: 1
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
who:Me!(2nd time went 1st time 2 weeks ago!)
My guy!Ed (1st time can't wait!)
Old friend!Lori(2nd time but has not been in 10 years!)
Lori,s gut,Dwayne(1st time can't wait!)
When:September 16-23,2000
Where: I am sad to say we are not staying on Disney property this time. 
Why: We all know we need no reason to go back to WDW but,we won a couple of free nights at a hotel in Orlando and decided to add on and share the magic with our guy's who will be there for the first time!!
our plan's: Is to go to all the park's but definatly Animal Kingdom it is the one park we have all never been to!My first trip had a great tour guide,this time will probably get lost so any tip's or to meet any one who could help would be great! |
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07-26-2000, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Foothills of the Adirondacks
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 4,733
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
DATE: 9/22 - 9/24
ADVENTURER: Laura (solo trip)
RESORT: All Star Movies
CELEBRATION: To join in the fun of the Passporter Gathering.
PLANS: I don't think I'll be doing any rides this trip. I'm going to spend my time on 9/23 exploring The World Showcase at Epcot and make a side trip to Beaches and Cream. I leave on 9/24, but I'll have time to explore the addition to WL.
Take care-
Laura
"When you wish..........
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07-30-2000, 03:30 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Pleasant Valley, NY, USA
Posts: 2,398
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Re: Flashback: Adventuring in 09/2000 (September 2000)
I can't believe it! We are now going in September too! I don't think I have ever been to WDW twice in one year! But we just couldn't miss meeting all of our PassPorter friends!
Date: September 21 to September 23 (a very short trip!)
Adventurers: Cruella (46) and WildForWD (40) (no kids!!!!)
Resort/Hotel: The Swan
Celebration: To meet all our PassPorter Friends!
Meetings: We will be spending the afternoon and evening of the 21st with my sister at Epcot and the Boardwalk. We will be spending the 22nd at MK and, of course, following the iteinerary of the PassPorter meet until we can no longer say 'Kungaloosh!'And on the 23rd, we plan to take a look at AK since we have never been there, before we sadly make our way home.
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