The "We Made It Through Undergrad and now we're going to Disney!" Pre-Trip Report - Page 6 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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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
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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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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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'm so glad I caught this PTR just in time. You sooooooooooooooooooo remind me of me and my best friend when we graduated from undergrad. We went to disney for a week and it was WONDERFUL! I am too doing all the disney planning for my upcoming trip with only advice and my own experience and help from PP! So, I feel your pain. It looks like you have really went out of your way to plan an awesome trip! I tell you one thing I did for my friend (but we are HUGE disney fanatics) I bought all this inexpensive stuff disney related from home. When we arrived at the hotel i bought some finishing touches from the gift shop and while she was using the bathroom to freshen up I made a quick gift bag for the trip and laid it on her bed. She was really surprised and it was such a nice way to kick off the trip ya know?
Cant wait to hear more and if you need advice i've def been there done that so just PM me and I can give some advice if needed!
And BTW congrats on the job in FL .....lucky lucky girlie!
Thanks for all the love guys! I am so excited for this trip! 2 questions if anyone knows the answer:
1. Do Disney resorts have computers that you can use? I need to fill out an online application and it seems like I can only do it in the Disney "area" and not from PA.
2. Any do the Keys to the Kingdom tour? Any thoughts on it?
Thanks guys! NOT TOO LONG. If they don't call me into work tomorrow I will be packing and maybe doing a little shopping to get some Disney Trip gifts to make a small basket like SCDisneyfan mentioned! Thanks girl!
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On computers, I only know that Kidani had a computer kiosk that you could pay to use. On KTTK tour, we would do it again in a heartbeat. Wonderful experience all the way around.
On computers, I only know that Kidani had a computer kiosk that you could pay to use. On KTTK tour, we would do it again in a heartbeat. Wonderful experience all the way around.
Thanks! I honestly considered the KTTK tour but looking at our days, we won't have enough time. Also, they are 22 and want to go out at night which means early mornings are a no go. haha Maybe when I am down on my own I will do it!
Thanks Cam!
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Now about the computer. From what I understand the resorts that host business conferences also have computers. I've heard that BC does and maybe Dolphin. I know for a fact that there are free ones for guests at the DoubleTree near DTD. They don't ask anything to check that you're a guest. They just have a rule that it's short term use like 15 minutes of so. But I'm pretty sure that I've heard you can use one at BC with a fee.
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My parents are seasonal CMs during the winter. Will you be able to take you friends to Cast Connections to shop?
I will but that may have to wait until next visit for them. We are already cramming in a lot of stuff!
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Another question for you guys!
Are you allowed to bring in refillable water bottles like Nalgenes and stuff? My first thought is no but I feel like ppl bring sippy cups for kids. I'm just thinkin about the best way to stay hydrated.
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I will but that may have to wait until next visit for them. We are already cramming in a lot of stuff!
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Another question for you guys!
Are you allowed to bring in refillable water bottles like Nalgenes and stuff? My first thought is no but I feel like ppl bring sippy cups for kids. I'm just thinkin about the best way to stay hydrated.
I bring my refillable mug into the park. When it's DH and I, we bring Swiss Army refillable water bottles full of water and ice.
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Only 2 more day's till FUN IN THE SUN for you!! Have a Blast, and ask Dawn >> Graygables if she knows where you could hook up use of a Computer during your visit. LouigiAnne
Only 2 more day's till FUN IN THE SUN for you!! Have a Blast, and ask Dawn >> Graygables if she knows where you could hook up use of a Computer during your visit. LouigiAnne
Haha thanks! I am just going to bring my computer. I still have half a bag to fill because we are saving room incase we buy things. So I'll have room to bring it and possibly sneak wifi, or just pay for some for an hour or so.
ahhh can't wait!
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