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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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
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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I know that route that you took to DTD from playing golf many times at LBV. Looked like a nice dinner at RR and good time!
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I've done the walk from SSR to DTD before. Its a nice walk, especially if you're not in a hurry and the weather isn't too hot. Looks like a nice evening at DTD!
Wow what a walk! I love walking but I wish they would post the distance so you can keep track! So sorry about the service at raglan road we too loved the food there. I love the coop store it's so nice and you can find some awesome stuff there!
Nice pics from the day. Sorry for the long walk. We try to avoid walking when we don't have to as much as possible since we will get our steps elsewhere.
As far as the name change to Disney Springs until Tuesday. So they may not have everything changed yet since it doesn't take effect until Tuesday.
That was quite the walk. I'm interested in checking out the changes at DtD. The food trucks look like an interesting addition. Bumming around and shopping is always a nice way to end the day.
where is that walking path to Disney Springs? and i read that you can buy cheap alcohol at an Hess Station close to Disney Springs. Do you know where that is and if you can walk.
It was from one end of Old Key West along the golf course. There's a Hess I think across the street from the Springs? Not sure I always went to the one by the Boardwalk when I worked there as it was on my route to work.
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I've done that walk from SSR to DTD once sort of accidentally with my sister, niece, and nephew. We were actually traveling back to the resort and thought it would be quicker than waiting for a bus or boat. Not really!
Yep it's surprisingly long!
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Looks like a very nice walk for a non-park day. Glad you were able to upgrade your bracelet!
We had hit the parks that morning, we wore ourselves out!
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What a beautiful walk and a fun meal!!
It was lovely!
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I know that route that you took to DTD from playing golf many times at LBV. Looked like a nice dinner at RR and good time!
It was great!
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Ooooo, I love the look of the pathway from OKW to DtD. I may want to go running there in May Do you remember how far it was?
How cool that there's a running store at DtD now. Definitely have to check that one out!
I'm totally into the food truck hype so I love that they have those at DtD (yes, I keep saying Downtown Disney, too - it'll take a while ).
I have no idea how far it was, sorry I think it took us 20-25 minutes maybe?
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Great walk and dinner! Sorry about the sink!
Thanks
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I've done the walk from SSR to DTD before. Its a nice walk, especially if you're not in a hurry and the weather isn't too hot. Looks like a nice evening at DTD!
It was a nice walk but we just weren't expecting quite so long!
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Wow what a walk! I love walking but I wish they would post the distance so you can keep track! So sorry about the service at raglan road we too loved the food there. I love the coop store it's so nice and you can find some awesome stuff there!
It would have been great if the distance was posted!
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What a great end to the day!
Quite lovely
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Nice pics from the day. Sorry for the long walk. We try to avoid walking when we don't have to as much as possible since we will get our steps elsewhere.
As far as the name change to Disney Springs until Tuesday. So they may not have everything changed yet since it doesn't take effect until Tuesday.
I love seeing how many steps I can rack up at Disney! At Disneyland I had made it to like 29,800 and wanted to hit the last 200 at the airport but literally was limping around my feet hurt so bad so I didn't make it
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That was quite the walk. I'm interested in checking out the changes at DtD. The food trucks look like an interesting addition. Bumming around and shopping is always a nice way to end the day.
Even more changes have happened since, so much is happening down there!
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