An Island Frame of Mind (A Cam and Luke PTR) Updated 5/22 - Page 43 - 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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
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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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If you miss us, you can still find some of us online. Sara started a new blog at DisneyParkPrincess.com -- I strongly urge you to visit and get on her mailing list. She IS the Disney park princess and knows Disney backward and forward. And I am blogging as well at JenniferMaker.com, which is a little craft blog I started a couple of years ago to make ends meet. You can see and hear me in my craft show at https://www.youtube.com/c/jennifermaker . Many PassPorter readers and fans are on Facebook, in groups they formed like the PassPorter Trip Reports and PassPorter Crafting Challenge (if you join, just let them know you read about it in the newsletter). And some of our most devoted community members started a forum of their own at Pixie Dust Lane and all are invited over.
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Drive safe. We are looking forward to seeing you guys next week. This is a great time to be at WDW. Not tooooo hot (OK the forecast is highs 93/94 and lows 72/74). Hope the brewing storm blows by quickly. We will be driving down I-95 which runs close to the coast while you will be going down on the west side of Atlanta. You should miss most of the rain.
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Boy was I behind! Been busy with some major dental work then we took our eldest granddaughter to SeaWorld-San Antonio for the weekend. Loved the family belated Easter (very smart of you all) - precious kiddoes. My Mom was like Luke's sister - married at 17, 2 kids by 19 and grandma at 38. Glad your weather is finally warming up - we also have a had a slower spring but it has been very nice. We usually are already having some days in 90s by May but not this year. Your yard is going to be very colorful with all the beautiful blooming trees. Love the new bag - it's nice when you get to pick out your gift (no disappointment). Packing should be really close now. I only wish I was going to be able to meet the two of you this trip.
How exciting for you and Luke! Your trip is almost here! I'm so glad you're staying at the Polynesian! Can't wait to read all about it! We've got over 2 years until we'll be at the Polynesian but I'm already soaking in everything I can to make that time go easier. Have a magical trip!
I cant believe it is almost trip time. As much as I always hate rushing the winter away I am so glad that it seems to have finally left for good - I so do not like the cold.
Jasmine went to see the Avengers and she loved it as well.....think I might need to take a trip to see it, along with the fact that we have not seen Cinderella yet.
Gosh, I fell behind a bit! So exciting when you can say "This time next week!"
I have not seen Cinderella yet, but I pre-ordered the DVD from Disney Movie Club. Looking forward to a movie night when it finally arrives!
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So exciting to realize that your long awaited trip is just around the corner!
Glad to hear you're enjoying your time before leaving with more than just errands and cleaning. I took my 16yo daughter and my 80yo mother to see Age of Ultron last weekend and all 3 of us enjoyed it very much. We also loved Cinderella (we "allowed" 23yo son to come with, ànd he really liked it as well.)
Enjoy the anticipation of these last few days, and can't wait to hear all about it when you return!
It sounds like you guys had an awesome day! We are planning to see that movie next week. Nice to hear a good review. It sounds like your walking is up to Disney snuff at this point. Nice weather really does help. Muffin's stomach does not like Mexican food, but I love it so I am a little envious there!! I hope you guys enjoyed!
Luke eats Mexican exceptionally hot. In fact, one of our local restaurants served him the hottest dish they eat thinking he would be able to finish it. When he kept eating, they applauded him. He still eats that dish, too.
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Your weather sounds perfect at the moment.
It has been perfect weather though rain is supposed to be moving in by Friday.
Have a great trip guys, I've enjoyed reading about the build-up to it! Today in Birmingham, UK it is slightly cold, and very grey and drizzly. A most miserable day, as Eeyore would say!
Sorry you've had a miserable day! that some sunshine is on its way.
Drive safe. We are looking forward to seeing you guys next week. This is a great time to be at WDW. Not tooooo hot (OK the forecast is highs 93/94 and lows 72/74). Hope the brewing storm blows by quickly. We will be driving down I-95 which runs close to the coast while you will be going down on the west side of Atlanta. You should miss most of the rain.
Unfortunately, the rain going down isn't the only rain expected during our trip. But we'll manage whatever comes.
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Now that's a way to pass the time.
I thought so! Today was pretty busy, too.
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Almost time!!! Hope it goes by quickly and then slows down for you while you are there!!
Boy was I behind! Been busy with some major dental work then we took our eldest granddaughter to SeaWorld-San Antonio for the weekend. Loved the family belated Easter (very smart of you all) - precious kiddoes. My Mom was like Luke's sister - married at 17, 2 kids by 19 and grandma at 38. Glad your weather is finally warming up - we also have a had a slower spring but it has been very nice. We usually are already having some days in 90s by May but not this year. Your yard is going to be very colorful with all the beautiful blooming trees. Love the new bag - it's nice when you get to pick out your gift (no disappointment). Packing should be really close now. I only wish I was going to be able to meet the two of you this trip.
Luke usually does a wonderful job even if I don't drop hints, but after I saw this bag, I had to ask for it.
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How exciting for you and Luke! Your trip is almost here! I'm so glad you're staying at the Polynesian! Can't wait to read all about it! We've got over 2 years until we'll be at the Polynesian but I'm already soaking in everything I can to make that time go easier. Have a magical trip!
I'm getting so very excited about staying at the Poly! I promise lots of pictures.
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I'm so glad you're staying at the Polynesian! Can't wait to read all about it! We've got over 2 years until we'll be at the Polynesian but I'm already soaking in everything I can to make that time go easier. 
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What a sweet memory of Stefanie.
Nice weather really does help. Muffin's stomach does not like Mexican food, but I love it so I am a little envious there!! I hope you guys enjoyed!
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