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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.
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What a great hidden Mickey! Do you happen to know if they're going to open the new Fantasyland section all at once or little by little, as things get completed? It does look like they're going at a pretty fast pace!
It's weird you should ask that, as we were just discussing that last night. I have no idea, but I was wondering if they would do it bit by bit or all in one go. I have no insider knowledge, but my gut says a big opening would have more impact.... I can see them opening the new expansion, but perhaps for example working on the Snow White ride to convert that into (I think from memory?) a princess greeting area? I must admit I'm thinking that perhaps that needs to go down soon for work to be done there, but I've heard nothing about that yet...
Sorry - can you tell it was an animated conversation?
It's weird you should ask that, as we were just discussing that last night. I have no idea, but I was wondering if they would do it bit by bit or all in one go. I have no insider knowledge, but my gut says a big opening would have more impact.... I can see them opening the new expansion, but perhaps for example working on the Snow White ride to convert that into (I think from memory?) a princess greeting area? I must admit I'm thinking that perhaps that needs to go down soon for work to be done there, but I've heard nothing about that yet...
Sorry - can you tell it was an animated conversation?
Interesting! It would certainly have a bigger impact (and advertising potential) to open the area all at once, but I don't want to wait that long!
Interesting! It would certainly have a bigger impact (and advertising potential) to open the area all at once, but I don't want to wait that long!
If it's got advertising potential, I think they'll go for it... To be selfish, so long as it's open for my 40th in December next year, that works for me!
That's true and a good point. I hadn't thought of that.
Heather, I just made a comment to a coworker (who also works in the biz) almost identical to yours. I also wonder with the Free Dining offer that many folks are not leaving tips or tipping lousy. Yes, I would get discouraged too if my reward for awesome service was a verbal tip and a bunch of Cheerios under the table!
Either way, going on vacation and experiencing sub standard service is so disappointing.
Just catching up...
Beautiful photos of BC in the early morning!
Wow! Thanks for sharing the pics of the new M&G area in MK. I had no idea it was that elaborate. We might have to make a stop there in August. FP is a nice idea as well. Although arriving early, the wait is probably not too long.
Saturday 9 April – part three: Mark terrorises more characters!
We headed on to the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. It was showing a 10 minute wait, but that was fine with us, as it gave us a chance to check out the cool new interactive line. Wow, how cool, with so much for the kids to do along the way!
I rode with Josh and it was an eye-opener to see how small some of the ride vehicles are for him. He’s 6’6” and he had really had to squeeze himself into the vehicles they use at Snow White’s Scary Adventures.
Of course, I had to check out the shop and found a very cool Eeyore that just had to come home with me. Don’t worry, you’ll see him later when we get to the Crystal Palace...
And as for this very odd looking donkey – well, what can I say?
We wandered through Fantasyland, intending to get Mark on It’s A Small World, but on the way, Gabby and Carlee wanted to ride the Carrousel and heck, why not? It’s been about four years since I last rode it. We didn’t think we’d found the entrance, as there were literally two people waiting. We couldn’t get over how quiet it was.
We had real fun on the Carrousel and I got some great shots of both girls...
While we were on there, Mark got in line with Josh, who was supposed to be taking photos of him, when he saw Lady Tremaine, along with Anastasia and Druzilla. We got off in time to see him get to them. He’d apparently warned Josh that he was going to be mean to them and I don’t think Josh believed him. Oh boy – he did by the time Mark had finished! Mark told Lady Tremaine that she was failing in her duties to marry her daughters off to princes, as another one was about to get married (Prince William) and her reply? “She’s a commoner”! Absolute classic!
Once Mark had finished persecuting them, we figured it was time to persecute him and we practically dragged him on It’s A Small World, which he of course loved!
He looks so happy, doesn’t he?
When we went on, Peter Pan’s Flight was only a five minute wait but when we came off, it was a 30 minute wait. Ok, Guest Assistance Card time and on we went, watching a family of four somehow shoehorn themselves into one boat...
I like the pics of the new queue at winnie the pooh- my DD loved this when we went. She was more interested in trying out all the things to do than going on the ride
It's a Small World is always a fun, classic ride. Convincing brother Mr. Grumpy Pants to go along is PRICELESS!!! Mark if you're reading this(I'm certain!), THANK YOU for going on it.
I love the photos of the girls! They both love the Carousel. Carlee doesn't ride it often, but when she does, I know she remembers her first time at age 4!
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I hadn't got that far yet - I've got Egypt to do first... 
To be selfish, so long as it's open for my 40th in December next year, that works for me! 
est hidden Mickey! Great start to your MK day! 
Mark told Lady Tremaine that she was failing in her duties to marry her daughters off to princes, as another one was about to get married (Prince William) and her reply? “She’s a commoner”! Absolute classic! 
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