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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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And that your week has been so crazy......must be something in the air
Good luck on the projects!
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Bummer about the tickets not arriving yet. Hopefully you'll have no problem getting the FPs you want when you get them! Good luck with your science projects
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with the science projects! Have a great weekend!
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LOVE the countdown and Bingo cards! Way to go on the luggage deal too
With the science fair projects . spring is always such a hectic time in this house between baseball, football and the 4th quarter projects the boys' bring home from school.
Thanks! Looks like you're just as busy as I am.
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Sorry about the tickets!
Don't worry, I got those today.
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Sorry your tickets didn't arrive in time for your 60 day mark. Hopefully you'll still be able to get the selections that you want! with the projects!!
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Sorry you didn't get your tickets yet. I didn't have much trouble getting FP+ reservation times at the last minute. Hopefully you won't either. I guess the one I would worry most about would be the Anna and Elsa meet. People were willing to wait 4 hours so I'm thinking they'll jump on the FP. But you never know.
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Last week I'd gotten a little nervous because I hadn't received a shipping notification from Undercover Tourist. So I sent an email. They told me they were a little behind in shipping, but that they would look it up.
On Friday I received a shipping notification from FedEx with my tracking number and expected delivery date. I knew I would probably have to visit the FedEx office to pick up the package because I had put my mailing address not my shipping one. I thought the tickets would come via USPS. Anyways, yesterday morning I received a call from the delivery guy asking if I would pick up or wanted it delivered. I chose delivery and gave him my address. Later in the afternoon, as I was pulling out of my garage, I saw the van pass by. I quickly parked in front of my house and waited for the call. It came promptly and soon after I had my precious tickets in my hand. Timing was impeccable as I was leaving to pick up my kids from school.
Needless to say, I was anxious to get home. When we did get home, I fed the boys and then got to work. First thing was verifying that the tickets were correct. That's when I noticed they had sent Adriel an adult ticket. He was so happy because of that. It amazes me the things that excite young kids.
After that, I logged on to MDX and linked the tickets to my account. Easy peasy! Then, the moment of truth had arrived. I called the kids over and told them what I was about to do. And to please not interrupt me.
I had already mapped out the selections for each day and person. I decided to select the same fastpasses for everyone and then, after I was done with all the days, I'd go back and change what needed to be changed.
I must say, the selection process was very easy. I did do it on my laptop, but it amazed me how smoothly it went. I got everything I wanted at the times I wanted them. And I'm happy to inform that I even got the most important fastpass. I got the Anna & Elsa meet! Couldn't be happier.
I also checked in online. On room requests I had five options: close to lobby, lower floor, upper floor, Sunset Savannah, and Pembe Savannah. I was a little puzzled by the savannah options , but hey, they were there to choose from. I ultimately chose close to lobby and Sunset Savannah. I'm not getting my hopes up on the Savannah view because I only paid for a standard room. But I'm still crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.
With that out of the way, I can finally start posting my daily plans. I'll start working on that as soon as I'm done with Abniel's Science Fair project.
Oh, and for those wondering how the weekend was. It was exhausting! On Saturday, which was the Inauguration Ceremony for the basketball tournament, we left our home at 6:45 am. We didn't get back home until 9:30 pm. We did get to go to the outlets and I visited the Disney store, but found nothing. All the shirts I liked weren't available in my size. On Sunday, Adriel had another game. Then it was Church and afterwards we visited my mil.
From now until we leave for vacation, Adriel will have games every weekend. Both days, Saturday and Sunday. Plus, Adriel will be doing his 1st Communion and Abniel his Confirmation. I'm sure I'll be getting their exam reviews in the coming weeks. And at the beginning of May, finals will start at school. With all that and the trip preparations, I'll be one busy gal. I may go a little crazy too.
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My tickets have arrived!!! Finally! Now I can get to work. Wish me luck.
with your FP+ selections. 
nice!! Good luck!
, but hey, they were there to choose from. I ultimately chose close to lobby and Sunset Savannah. I'm not getting my hopes up on the Savannah view because I only paid for a standard room. But I'm still crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.
We did get to go to the outlets and I visited the Disney store, but found nothing. All the shirts I liked weren't available in my size. 
On Sunday, Adriel had another game. Then it was Church and afterwards we visited my mil. 
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