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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.
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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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Ok, now that I got to read about the end of your day (yes I was just so excited from reading your TR that I did not have the pateince to wait to read the final entry of the day before I posted) I have concluded I NEED TO TAKE THIS TOUR You dinner from In n Out Burger looked delish...and glad to hear that you were not lost in the "unsavory"part of town. Hope that you get some sleep (well at least past 4 am) because it sounds like you will need it....tomorrow sounds even more filling then your first day.
I kind of feel bad now that I've ruined the "butt crack..." and "crack of..." comments for those on here who know me. I gave Melissa (Mestitch) some grief once too.
What a great day!!! The pic you took of your shrimp lunch almost looks like some artsy menu photo. And "old barn paint"...is that Benjamin Moore?? What a cool train ride. And I would have ridden it as many times as they would let me. I won tickets on PLJ to see Nickelodeon Jr. Live at Radio City and we saw some busted up Mickeys and 3 or 4 Elmos looking for some cash for photos too. Jason was a bit confused by that.
Love all your photos and report! We had the option of Jimmy Kimmel or Toy Story & Toy Story double feature at the El Capitan on our tour. I picked Jimmy Kimmel, but Jamie Fox was the main guest and he was great (also some country singer I'm not familiar with, but my cousin was going nuts over). It was really cool to watch the taping (even though I've never seen the show), and they sat us where we were prominantly featured when they showed the audience.
I'm glad you liked In n Out. It is yummy, and pretty cheap as burger places go! I am so jealous that you got to ride Walt's train. It was raining when we were there, and they couldn't bring it out. It was such a cool place, and you could really feel Walt's presence. Keep it comin'! I know my favorite day is coming up!
Love the update. It looks like a fantastic day! I love the picture of you with Kermit. My DH had a stroll down memory lane seeing your picture with him. How wonderful you got to see Walt's Train. Too bad we didn't know about it when my DBro was a huge train fanatic or else that would have been so worth taking him to see for himself. How cool you got to ride it. More please Sharon.
This is proving to be a fantabulous tour!!! What an amazing first day!! So many things done and such specail treatments. That burger looked OMG, so good!!! Love the pin for the day too, so cute!! Looking forward to the next update!!
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Oh wow, your intro to your next segment says it gets better - it can't do, after Walt's barn, surely? That's the most amazing experience and looking at those photos was just fascinating.
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Great update!! Next time I am in Cali...I am going to the El Capitan Theatre...I can't wait to see a movie/show there! Thanx now I have so many things on my to do list that I missed my first time out there!
Me thinks you've got another trip coming up soon since you are rocking out on the updates! I just loved, loved, loved the pictures and stories by Walt's barn. And I loved seeing you on that train! What a great trip (and that cheeseburger looked yummy)!
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Oh wow! You're doing a superb job sharing your trip with us. So wishing that I could sign up for the ABD with the Dis in July.
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I'm relieving my adventure in Nov 08 through all of your pictures, Jaime was one of my guides as well and he was great. I know you had an amazing time. Hurry back with your next update!
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You dinner from In n Out Burger looked delish...and glad to hear that you were not lost in the "unsavory"part of town. Hope that you get some sleep (well at least past 4 am) because it sounds like you will need it....tomorrow sounds even more filling then your first day.
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I gave Melissa (Mestitch) some grief once too. 
What a cool train ride. And I would have ridden it as many times as they would let me. I won tickets on PLJ to see Nickelodeon Jr. Live at Radio City and we saw some busted up Mickeys and 3 or 4 Elmos looking for some cash for photos too. Jason was a bit confused by that. 
OMG, so good!!! Love the pin for the day too, so cute!! Looking forward to the next update!!
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