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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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.
Thank you to each of you who were a part of this community. You made it possible.
And a very special thank you to our Guides (moderators), past and present, who kept our forums a happy place to be. You are the glue that held everything together, and we are forever grateful to you. Thank you aliceinwdw, Caldercup, MrsM, WillCAD, Fortissimo, GingerJ, HiddenMickey, CRCrazy, Eeyoresmom, disneyknut, disneydani, Cam22, chezp, WDWfan, Luvsun, KMB733, rescuesk, OhToodles!, Colexis Mom, lfredsbo, HiddenMickey, DrDolphin, DopeyGirl, duck addict, Disneybine, PixieMichele, Sandra Bostwick, Eeyore Tattoo, DyanKJ130, Suzy Q'Disney, LilMarcieMouse, AllisonG, Belle*, Chrissi, Brant, DawnDenise, Crystalloubear, Disneymom9092, FanOfMickey, Goofy4Goofy, GoofyMom, Home4us123, iamgrumpy, ilovedisney247, Jennifer2003, Jenny Pooh, KrisLuvsDisney, Ladyt, Laughaholic88, LauraBelle Hime, Lilianna, LizardCop, Loobyoxlip, lukeandbrooksmom, marisag, michnash, MickeyMAC, OffKilter_Lynn, PamelaK, Poor_Eeyore, ripkensnana, RobDVC, SHEANA1226, Shell of the South, snoozin, Statelady01, Tara O'Hara, tigger22, Tink and Co., Tinkerbelz, WDWJAMBA, wdwlovers, Wendyismyname, whoSEZ, WildforWD, and WvuGrrrl. You made the magic.
We want to personally thank Sara Varney, who coordinated our community for many years (among so many other things she did for us), and Cheryl Pendry, our Message Board Manager who helped train our Guides, and Ginger Jabour, who helped us with the PassPorter-specific forums and Live! Guides. Thank you for your time, energy, and enthusiasm. You made it all happen.
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.
And we are no longer charging for the Live Guides. If you have a subscription, it's yours to keep for the lifetime of the Live Guides at no additional cost. The Live Guides will stay online, barring server issues and technical problems, for all of 2019.
That said, PassPorter is not going away. Most of the resources will remain online for as long as we can support them, and after that we will find ways to make whatever we can available. PassPorter means a great deal to us, and to many of you, and we will do our best to keep it alive in whatever way we can. Our server costs are high, and they'll need to come out of our pockets, so in the future you can expect some changes so we can bring those costs down.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing support over the years. Without you, there's no way us little guys could have made something like this happen and given the "big guys" a run for their money. PassPorter was consistently the #3 guidebook after the Unofficial and Official guides, which was really unheard of for such a small company to do. We ROCKED it thanks to you and your support and love!
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.
So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!
Best wishes for a wonderful and magical new year!
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12-30-2006, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Connecticut
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Posts: 16,825
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Romantic Getaway??
Our 10th Anniversary is in Nov 07 and we are thinking we would like to go away for a long weekend. Since we are going to WDW in Dec, that is out. Ideally I would like to lie on a beach somewhere but don't want to pay an arm and a leg. I checked out Sandals and couldn't believe how expensive it is!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] Ryan won't be with us so it can't be too far away from CT - the Bahamas or the Caribbean is fine as we can get a relatively quick flight home in case of emergency. Any suggestions?
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12-30-2006, 09:56 AM
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PassPorter and WDW Addict
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Concierge Level: 3
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
Why not go to NYC? You could maybe take in a Broadway show, see some sites, but still be close to home. I know it can be expensive as well, but there are still tons of sites you can visit for free....just a thought!
Make sure and let us know what you decide!
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12-30-2006, 12:10 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: second star to the right
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
What about a short cruise? We've done that for a romantic getaway. We've also done Sandal's resorts in Antigua and St Lucia. I thought they were worth every cent we paid.
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12-30-2006, 12:37 PM
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PassPorter Message Board Manager
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Community Rank: Legend VIP 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK
Concierge Level: 3
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
How about maybe Boston, DC or Philadelphia? They would all make great romantic breaks.
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12-30-2006, 04:27 PM
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Living Seas wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 31,940
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
What about the beach at Vero Beach, FL??? Nice beach there!
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01-01-2007, 10:21 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Connecticut Shoreline
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 8,250
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
What about the Atlantis www.Atlantis.com on Paradis Island in the Bahamas? They do offer some great packages if you can find a good flight.
KathyL [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] |
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01-01-2007, 07:49 PM
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Community Rank: Legend 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Dreaming of the Future
Concierge Level: 1
Posts: 24,867
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
What about Hilton Head or Myrtle Beach? Vero Beach was a good suggestion or maybe Key West?
Have a good time
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01-05-2007, 12:53 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: York, PA , USA
Posts: 2,022
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
Ceaser's Resorts in the Poconos?
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01-05-2007, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 16,825
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
UPDATE: Reading Colexi's Mom's Cruise report inspired us to go a different way. We are all going to do the MouseFest Cruise AND Land portion! We are trying to convince Stitch's parents to come with us which would give us plenty of "alone" time since Ryan would be equally happy with them as us. Plus, Ryan loves his classes so I think he will really love the kids clubs. Vista Spa here we come!!
Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I guess at the end of the day, I just can't pass up Disney! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/blushing.gif[/img]
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01-05-2007, 03:15 PM
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RED SOX NATION!!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 9
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
You'll love the cruise Sara [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img] And with Ryan in the clubs, you'll have plenty of "alone" time [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/luck.gif[/img]
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01-05-2007, 04:02 PM
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PassPorter Message Board Manager
PassPorter Guide Author
Community Rank: Legend VIP
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK
Concierge Level: 3
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
How wonderful - now that's what I call a romantic getaway! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif[/img]
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01-06-2007, 07:21 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: UK
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Re: Romantic Getaway??
Brilliant idea Sara, you are going to have a wonderful time!
Karen
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