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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:
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We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
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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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This is quite possibly the best update ever! The photos, the scenery and buildings - nothing like it anywhere else! The colors of the sky, the lighting, the fun you all were having... you captured the evening so very well. Amazing.
Thank you so much! It certainly was an amazing way to end the cruise...
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What an amazing time the four of you had on the gondola ride! The pictures were absolutely stunning an what a way to capture Venice in the early evening! I know these excursions are not cheap, but looked to me like it was well worth the price! Is the rate by person or by ride, regardless of how many are riding? That was quite bizarre on your return, with the vaporetto skipping your stop!
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What an amazing time the four of you had on the gondola ride! The pictures were absolutely stunning an what a way to capture Venice in the early evening! I know these excursions are not cheap, but looked to me like it was well worth the price! Is the rate by person or by ride, regardless of how many are riding?
The rate for us was per boat, as we booked it privately with Alex. Had we booked with Disney, it would've been more than double the price, so it was definitely worth doing it on our own.
The gondola ride seems so calming and relaxing. Venice is beautiful at night, so I would hate to miss that to watch a sporting event on the ship. Love the Magic lit up at night.
The picture of you and Mari enjoying the gondola ride really pointed out to me that you come from such different climates! You are in your short sleeves and look quite comfortable and Mari has on long sleeves and a jacket on her shoulders. I would probably be dressed like Mari, but might even be wearing the jacket as well.
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The picture of you and Mari enjoying the gondola ride really pointed out to me that you come from such different climates! You are in your short sleeves and look quite comfortable and Mari has on long sleeves and a jacket on her shoulders. I would probably be dressed like Mari, but might even be wearing the jacket as well.
That's true! It was probably in the high 60s that night and, for me, that's short sleeves weather. I did have a light cardigan that I think I wore later on, but that weather is nice and mild for me - better than the rain and damp cold we've got right now.
What a perfect last night. The gondola ride seemed just enchanting. I think sunset must be a perfect time to go as you had such a nice shift in lighting each direction.
We watched the finals (and nearly every game leading to that point) but not sure I would have if I was in Venice! Truthfully, that would have led us to a different itinerary, so we wouldn't have to choose between the games and the excursions!
What a perfect last night. The gondola ride seemed just enchanting. I think sunset must be a perfect time to go as you had such a nice shift in lighting each direction.
I think you're right - it probably is the best time to do it.
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We watched the finals (and nearly every game leading to that point) but not sure I would have if I was in Venice! Truthfully, that would have led us to a different itinerary, so we wouldn't have to choose between the games and the excursions!
Well that was my issue and the reason why I chose this cruise, as opposed to the inaugural of the two out of Venice. Had I picked that one, I'd have been away for all of Wimbledon - and that wasn't happening!
Well that was my issue and the reason why I chose this cruise, as opposed to the inaugural of the two out of Venice. Had I picked that one, I'd have been away for all of Wimbledon - and that wasn't happening!
See, all in your perspective. Probably a lot of the folks watching the cup wouldn't have understood not wanting to miss tennis.
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It certainly was an amazing way to end the cruise... 
The pictures were absolutely stunning an what a way to capture Venice in the early evening! 
I know these excursions are not cheap, but looked to me like it was well worth the price! 
That was quite bizarre on your return, with the vaporetto skipping your stop! 
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