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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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 loved that hat you tried on as I was going to buy a sundress in that same pattern!!!! Isn't just so cute? Those nachos looked so Yummy!!! Can't wait to read more....
Just catching up...we just got back last night. Sorry about the non-magical CM. That isn't the way you want to start your experience at POP. Cool pics of the resort. We swung by there yesterday on our way to the airport to pick up some POPers.
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Sounds like a great start to the trip, your lunch looked yummy and glad that everyone (inclduing Michael the Bear) enjoyed a quick snack before heading for some fun.
Laura-
Hi! First of all....you are adorable! You remind me of this friend of mine from college actually...
Anyway, I am sorry you got sick! I caught a bug down there as well as when we returned late Tuesday night, I had some bad stomach stuff happening and then I had a low-grade fever for the next 3 days! (no other symptoms though except for being sooo tired!).
I am wondering what you got sick with, I know Liz also got a cold I think! Geez, those germies are running rampant down there!
So, I'm sorry your CM that checked you in was a sour puss! Ugh. I hate that. I really wish I could have met you and Victoria and Michael! I love your TR so far and all the pics!
Can't wait to hear more! What did you end up doing on Sunday since you didn't do AK?
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Sorry you got sick, but sounds like you had a great trip anyhow!
Man, what a deal you got on the hotel and dinner: Great start!
We stayed at Pop last year and loved it! But, we also had a wait at DME for the Pop bus also.
Can't wait to hear more.....
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Laura-
Hi! First of all....you are adorable! You remind me of this friend of mine from college actually...
Anyway, I am sorry you got sick! I caught a bug down there as well as when we returned late Tuesday night, I had some bad stomach stuff happening and then I had a low-grade fever for the next 3 days! (no other symptoms though except for being sooo tired!).
I am wondering what you got sick with, I know Liz also got a cold I think! Geez, those germies are running rampant down there!
So, I'm sorry your CM that checked you in was a sour puss! Ugh. I hate that. I really wish I could have met you and Victoria and Michael! I love your TR so far and all the pics!
Can't wait to hear more! What did you end up doing on Sunday since you didn't do AK?
Well thank you so much!
I think I got a big, nasty cold. Lots of congestion, a bad cough, that kind of stuff. I'm not sure if I ever ran a fever because I didn't have a thermometer.
I wish we could have met y'all, too. I hate that I got turned around and confused. Add that to my medicine head, and I wasn't on top of things. Maybe there will be a next time!
Day 1, Part 3
We hopped on the bus to DTD, and it dropped us off at The Marketplace. We only had a short time here before our ADR at 1900 PF, so we knew we'd just be breezing through any shops we wanted to see.
I love the brooms. They are so classic Disney.
Of course, Michael has to get in on the action. You'll see he's quite the camera hog.
Victoria and Michael being silly.
We checked out some shops and started a wish list. WOD is our favorite, of course.
And I had to get a picture of Pegleg Pete. POTC isn't quite the same without him hanging around.
We loved this hat. Perhaps Victoria will get it when we go back. It is very cool.
We went into Pooh's Corner and looked around. Victoria was looking for Pooh & Piglet plushes. I wandered around and took some pictures.
As I was taking pictures, a CM asked Victoria about Michael the Bear. She told him that the bear represented her daddy who was in Iraq. Then the CM said to another CM, "Oh yes. She deserves one." Well, that piqued my curiosity, and I walked over to see them filling out a small Magical Moment certificate for Victoria. They were so touched by her daddy being in Iraq. Then, they said, "How about we get one for your dad, and you can send it to him." So, the CMs got out a big Magical Moment certificate and had Victoria fill it out for her daddy. The reason was because he's the best daddy in the world. I totally teared up and didn't even think about taking any pictures. They said we needed stickers and proceeded to give us Mickey stickers to wear, and then the CM who originally asked about the bear pulled out a huge roll of Mickey stickers and gave us the whole roll to send to Michael in Iraq. I told him he would love to pass out Mickey Mouse stickers to his soldiers. Well, that's when I started to cry and couldn't even talk anymore. It touched me so much. That is Disney magic at its best.
I can't wait to send the roll of stickers to Michael. I have a box ready to send to him tomorrow.
After Pooh's Corner, we headed to the bus stop to catch a ride to the Grand Floridian.
UP NEXT: Dinner with a Prince! ...and a Princess...
Ohhh - those CMs were so sweet! I can't wait to hear what your DH thinks of his Mickey stickers. And I have a feeling you probably have many more 'magic moments' on this trip.
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! Great pics! 
Maybe there will be a next time!
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