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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.
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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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Nice to catch up on your report. Hmmm... I wonder why the monorail doesn't stop at the GC? Did it at one time? That sounds familiar. Anyway, we usually skip the monorail. Loved your Napa Rose dinner - would love to have the Grouper - miss that from Florida - unusual to see it out west.
Great pics, as always, and I must say Mark looks especially comfortable in California.
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Tuesday 28 October – part two: Candy Corn Acre and a Californian Toy Story Mania
We quickly found Mari and Raleigh and then it was into the park. The first thing we found were more characters at the Sunshine Plaza, which had been converted into Candy Corn Acre for Halloween.
We knew where we wanted to go first – Toy Story Mania, as I figured that it would be a zoo. We took our time getting there, taking photos on the way with a Photopass photographer.
When we got there, the line was only showing 15 minutes, way better than Walt Disney World. It’s just as well as this line is outside and not in air conditioning inside, as it’s in Florida. The ride is pretty much the same, although there’s less theming there. It’s more like you’re straight in here and again, I think that’s good, a lot to do with the line they have here.
As you can see, I didn’t do too well again with my score.
That done, we walked around Paradise Pier, but there wasn’t much for any of us to do here, as none of us are thrill riders.
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More PassPorters!!!???? You two are amazing for being able to organize so many meets on your 'tour of the states'. I love your pictures (as usual), I swear some of them look like fakes.
Just LOVE the pix of the 'former' Sun Wheel and the reflection in the still waters. The sun is now 'set' on the wheel, ready for Mickey to take over. The ferris wheel is down still and who knows when it'll be open. Fantastic pix!!!!!!
Cannot wait for more......off to DL and DCA today................. Pixie Hollow here I come!!! (camera in hand....duh)
I wonder why the monorail doesn't stop at the GC? Did it at one time?
No, it used to go directly from Tomorrowland to the Disneyland Hotel. When they added Downtown Disney, they put the monorail stop within DTD. It really isn't a means of transportation, unless you happen to be at Tomorrowland or are going to Rainforest Cafe or something.
It seems to be something that catches WDW-goers by surprise, but I'm the opposite. I have a hard time thinking of using the monorail at WDW when I want to get somewhere. To me, the monorail is a neat ride and maybe a way to go somewhere if we happen to be near it.
Cheryl, I love the pictures of DCA at Halloween time. I had no idea they transformed that much. They used to do that for Christmas, too (transforming into a beachy Christmas, with Santa in board shorts and everything), but didn't do it this past year. We may have to look into going in October sometime soon.
No, it used to go directly from Tomorrowland to the Disneyland Hotel. When they added Downtown Disney, they put the monorail stop within DTD. It really isn't a means of transportation, unless you happen to be at Tomorrowland or are going to Rainforest Cafe or something.
It seems to be something that catches WDW-goers by surprise, but I'm the opposite. I have a hard time thinking of using the monorail at WDW when I want to get somewhere. To me, the monorail is a neat ride and maybe a way to go somewhere if we happen to be near it.
Cheryl, I love the pictures of DCA at Halloween time. I had no idea they transformed that much. They used to do that for Christmas, too (transforming into a beachy Christmas, with Santa in board shorts and everything), but didn't do it this past year. We may have to look into going in October sometime soon.
I'm the same way, Heather, thinking of the monorail as a ride - and a fun way to get into the park before opening - used to work that way, anyway.
I thought I remembered the early plans for the GC having a monorail stop there, but, you're right - there's no station there so that never got off the drawing board.
And, Cheryl, Toy Story is one of our new favorite rides - but then we saw a video of Toy Story at WDW (on Youtube) and now we can't wait to go back to WDW to ride that! The theming is incredible!
Just LOVE the pix of the 'former' Sun Wheel and the reflection in the still waters. The sun is now 'set' on the wheel, ready for Mickey to take over. The ferris wheel is down still and who knows when it'll be open. Fantastic pix!!!!!!
Cannot wait for more......off to DL and DCA today................. Pixie Hollow here I come!!! (camera in hand....duh)
Mari
I hope you have / had a great day there.
What a shame about the Sun Wheel. I will miss that so much.
Had a great day. Pixie Hollow.....all hype in my opinion. It's a meet'n great with Tink and another fairie. The surrounding greenery is Disney-gorgeous. I'll forward pix to you.
Mari
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The ferris wheel is down still and who knows when it'll be open
. Fantastic pix!!!!!!
What fun to share great times with wonderful friends! Mari
It's a meet'n great with Tink and another fairie. The surrounding greenery is Disney-gorgeous. I'll forward pix to you.
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