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There are other changes as well.
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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
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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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I thought we were going to WDW.... but this is Disneyland
Back story.... In the past couple of years things have gone from bad to worse. After almost a 2 year battle with Social Security, I was granted my SS disability. I had a cyst in the spinal column at L4/L5. The surgery was a success.... but arthritis set in and I can no longer stand longer than 5 minutes.
After I started getting my payments. I booked a trip to WDW for 12/10 to celebrate Jessica's birthday and me having money. I also had another trip in the works for April 2011 and meeting my friends from Nebraska there. We had a great time and I had a fantastic birthday.
I also bought in to DVC on 9/11/10.... whoohoo. My Disneyland friend and I planned a WDW for August 2011. We stayed one night at OKW and then moved over to AKL Kidani Village.
All this time I was planning a trip back to WDW for October 2012 for a big meet from another discussion board I post on. Only a month to go before booking, air fare and dining money. That pretty much brings up to the present time
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Sorry to hear about all the problems you've been having. I'm intrigued as to how you end up at Disneyland.
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Hmmmm... You said "Disneyland"?? Wonder how that happened!
I was planning a trip for WDW in October 2012. The cost of the air/ food/ and pass upgrade to premier is too much on a limited income I only live 50 miles from DL. That makes the travel/food much easier. I already have our AP's.
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Looking forward to reading more! Glad you were able to get the SS disability taken care of. It took us that long to get our DD's too.
Getting the SS was a nightmare. Took just over two years of fighting (using an attorney) to get approved. It was really the lowest point of my life. Things are much better now.... thank goodness.
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Well with those three trips and shopping sprees and paying bills. I went through the back pay quickly. It is hard to be on a fixed income, pay my bills etc and try to come up with the funds for another WDW trip.
I really wanted to go top WDW again, but know it is really out of reach at this time. So instead I booked Jessica and I at the Grand Californian using our DVC points for 4 nights. It is just a 45 minute drive, so no air. I already have our AP's so that is no problem.
We have never stayed on property before, so this will be something new for us. When we do our day trips, we usually eat at Jolly Holiday since it opened or Whitewater Snacks at the GCH. So now the big decision is where to have our dinners. I want to do it like we were at WDW with a TS each day. I think I made our choices.... so where will we end up eating????
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[QUOTE=Disney4us2;3887776]Well with those three trips and shopping sprees and paying bills. I went through the back pay quickly. It is hard to be on a fixed income, pay my bills etc and try to come up with the funds for another WDW trip.
I really wanted to go top WDW again, but know it is really out of reach at this time. So instead I booked Jessica and I at the Grand Californian using our DVC points for 4 nights. It is just a 45 minute drive, so no air. I already have our AP's so that is no problem. [QUOTE]
Hi I have a wheelchair travel site and I have pictures of the Grand California's lobby and the accessible room for you to see if you are interested. Please let me know.
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. I also had another trip in the works for April 2011 and meeting my friends from Nebraska there. We had a great time and I had a fantastic birthday.
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I only live 50 miles from DL. That makes the travel/food much easier. I already have our AP's.
At Disney World I can visit Japan. Please check-out my web site for wheelchair travel, 
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