Have a Happy Birthday - Part One - Updated 9/30 COMPLETE - Page 22 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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Wow, what an incredible experience with Sleeping Beauty! Those pics are precious and certain to evoke a lifetime of treasured memories. We had a similar experience once with Fairy Godmother. I was amazed at how long she spent with my DD... she made her feel as though she was the most special girl at WDW that day and we'll never forget it! Sounds like a super fun day at Epcot. Come back with more soon!
That is the most precious picture. I love all of the pictures but this one could seriously be for an advertisement. So glad M.D. wore her dress again.
Thanks for the review of the Grand Marnier slushi. I have a PP mini meet next month to sample both and I was starting to wonder if I should go with the Grey Goose one.
I'm sorry that all the Soarin FP were gone but the interaction between Maddie and her friend sound very cute.
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What an amazing character interaction! That picture is priceless!
And the pictures with the lipstick on the girl's faces - oh so cute!
What a magical experience these little girls are having!
I am glad you were able to finally try the Grand Marnier drink. I don't usually drink alcohol (just don't care for the taste) - but I tried this in June and I have to say - it was ! I didn't drink it all, I shared it with my 27 year old neice!
A great update! Love all of the sweet pictures!
what great updates jill
that truly was a magical experience
too bad soaerin fast passes were gone
glad you got your grand marnier slush in
thanks for the review of tutto italia - now I just have to convince Juan to go
hurry back with more please
Your favorite picture did not disappoint. I'm at work reading and said my awwwwhhhh's outloud, so everyone had to come look ! I agree that it could and should win a contest! What a wonderful morning.
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Omigosh! I can see why that is your favorite picture of the trip! The whole interaction with Aurora was just adorable! Mary Devall really is having a wonderful birthday trip!
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That meet & greet with Aurora was completely magical! And your favorite picture is mine too. it. So glad you got to try a Gran Marnier slushie. I'm undecided about which should be my first FAB of my next trip, and that's one of the finalists. MORE! Please.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
What amazing photos! I think the interaction with Sleeping Beauty has to be up there with any YOMD prizes!! Glad you loved you Gran Marnier Slushy. I have had the Grey Goose which I think is fab, but next time I'm going to try the Gran Marnier.
Your Italian meal sounds FAB-U-LOUS! I just had a PB&J, so I am wanting some pasta now. UG! You definitely have a little princess in Mary Devall. Her hair still looks divine! More please!
Pure magic ~ that is how I would describe your interaction with Aurora. Mary Devall's and Maddie's expressions are priceless, and I love the big kiss marks on their cheeks. Life doesn't get much better than that.
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! I didn't drink it all, I shared it with my 27 year old neice!
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What a great experience at the Laugh Floor and with Aurora - how great that Mary Devall wore her dress again. 
! I agree that it could and should win a contest! What a wonderful morning.
it. So glad you got to try a Gran Marnier slushie. 
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