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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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!
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Three nights of premium wine package is $129
Savor the smooth flavor of a premium vintage every night of your voyage. Save up to 25% when purchasing one of our wine packages from our premium offerings. Choose a bottle from the exclusive wine list selected by our onboard sommeliers to pair with your food each night. The wine of your choice will be served at your table. A gift message card will be in your stateroom when you arrive. Present the message card at the indicated location for gift redemption. Please note that the price does not include the 15% gratuity. White Wines and Sparkling
Rosa Regale Banfi Piedmont, Italy
Conundrum California, USA
Domaine Chandon California, USA
Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc Sonoma County, USA
Iron Horse Fairy Tale Celebration Cuvée Sonoma, USA
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand
La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast California, USA
Moscato Giallo Gaierhof Trentino, Italy
Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita Trentino-Aldige, Italy
Pouilly-Fuissé Louis Jadot, France
Selbach-Oster Riesling Spätlese, Germany
Red Wines
Captain's Choice Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Barbara County, USA
Château Peymouton Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux, France
Chianti Classico Riserva Banfi Tuscany, Italy
Greg Norman Shiraz Limestone Coast, Australia
Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot California, USA
King Estate Pinot Noir Oregon, USA
Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
Melipal Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley California, USA
Three nights of classic wine package is $84.
Enjoy a special vintage every night of your cruise! Save up to 25% when purchasing one of our wine packages from our classic offerings. Choose a bottle from an exclusive wine list selected by our onboard sommeliers to pair with your food each night. The wine of your choice will be served at your table. A gift message card will be in your stateroom when you arrive. Present the message card at the indicated location for gift redemption. Please note that the price does not include the 15% gratuity. White Wines and Sparkling
Asti Spumante Martini & Rossi Piedmont, Italy
Beringer White Zinfandel California, USA
Captain's Choice Chardonnay Santa Barbara County, USA
Chateau St. Michelle Riesling Washington State, USA
Grant Burge Benchmark Chardonnay
Southeast Australia, Australia
Hess Chardonnay Monterey California, USA
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Vintner's Reserve California, USA
Moscato Allegro California, USA
Murphy-Goode Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County, USA
Simi Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County, USA Red Wines
Beaujolais-Villages Louis Jadot Burgundy, France
Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles California, USA
Centine Rosso Di Toscana Banfi, Italy
Clos Du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast, USA
Redtree Pinot Noir Sonoma, USA
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot California, USA
Santa Carolina Reserva Merlot Casablanca Valley, Chile
Wolf Blass Shiraz South Australia, Australia
Zolo Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Oh MY!!!
Never thought about a wine package before..........good/bad?? What about for a 12 night??? Any tips or info??
I've never done it on a cruise that long, but it's a good idea if you like wine with dinner. You save money if you are buying wine anyway and then you get a bottle each night with dinner.
I've never done it on a cruise that long, but it's a good idea if you like wine with dinner. You save money if you are buying wine anyway and then you get a bottle each night with dinner.
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If you bring your own they charge you a corking fee in the dining rooms but personally I prefer to bring my own for selection sake and bc I can buy it at my local wine shop for cheaper than with the 30% mark up on the ship. It's a matter of preference as far as convenience goes as well as selection. Palo has a great wine selection though if you want to try something different. The somoliers are very friendly and knowledgable.
If you bring your own they charge you a corking fee in the dining rooms but personally I prefer to bring my own for selection sake and bc I can buy it at my local wine shop for cheaper than with the 30% mark up on the ship. It's a matter of preference as far as convenience goes as well as selection. Palo has a great wine selection though if you want to try something different. The somoliers are very friendly and knowledgable.
Is there a liquor store close to the port? We will have a car so we can drive somewhere, but I plan to stock up there instead of flying with our booze...........ya know........12 nights will be LOTS!!!
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