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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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07-28-2003, 08:38 PM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: jacksonville, fl usa
Concierge Level: 3
Posts: 5,790
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Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Who: Me (37, noted Disneyphile), Russ (DH, 39, noted Wilderness Lodge addict), Cori (DH’s daughter, 16, egg roll connoisseur), Gina (Cori’s best friend, 17, thrill-ride seeker)
When: July 25th to July 27th
Why: Because I got the job! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
Back in May, after I received my A.S. in accounting, we decided if I got THE job (meaning the job I applied for at the school board) we would take a weekend trip to Disney, with a stay at Russ’ all-time favorite (and mine too) Wilderness Lodge. May came and went. No job. June snuck up on us with a job offer, but not really one I wanted. Then POOF! End of June finds me working at the school board, downtown Jacksonville, right on the river. Woo! Before they could even utter the words, “You’re hired,” I was on the phone with CRO making our WL reservations for the last weekend in July. [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img] We snagged a FL resident rate, standard view, for two nights. The most important piece of the puzzle was taken care of.
As the week’s passed by, we debated between a visit to Typhoon Lagoon or one of the Disney parks. Since this would be the last week before the girls headed back to school for their senior year, we decided to let them pick just where they wanted to go. Preparing ourselves for either TL (what teenage girl doesn’t love a water park?) or MGM (hello ToT and RnR Coaster!), we were blindsided, and quite thrilled, when they declared Epcot to be their choice destination. When asked what made them choose Epcot, the reply was, “Oh, we have to ride Test Track again. And those egg rolls!” [img]graemlins/ukid.gif[/img] Umm…ok…shell out $50+ for egg rolls. Check. I imagine when they are older they will be wiser about their decisions. For now, let them be young and silly.
The plan for this trip was to keep it all within a reasonable budget (yeah, right [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) so no PS’s were made and plans were kept to a minimum. The girls were reminded to bring swimsuits and save summer earnings for a trip to Downtown Disney. Heck, my plans for this trip? Buy pins! (Oh yes…and secret plan was to ride Mission:Space in the hopes it would be open during our visit. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] )
So, there you have it! We are prepared to visit our favorite place in the world. [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img]
Next up: Why does I-95 look like a huge parking lot? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]
[ 08-09-2003, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: iloverags2 ]
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07-28-2003, 08:54 PM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA , USA
Posts: 5,943
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Great start Cindy - can't wait to hear more! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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07-28-2003, 09:07 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Poinciana, Florida
Posts: 9,422
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Ah, too late for coffee, but it's started. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
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07-29-2003, 12:20 AM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Pleasant Valley, NY, USA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 5,377
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Nice teaser Cindy!!! [img]graemlins/dizzy.gif[/img]
Looking forward to the rest!!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] 3
Tim
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07-29-2003, 12:30 AM
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Community Rank: Adventurer 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 519
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
What a tease! Can't wait to read more... [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Hope she got some duck sauce for that egg roll.... [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
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07-29-2003, 12:58 AM
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Community Rank: Legend 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Newtown Square, PA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 23,859
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Cindy!! Tell more!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
Signed,
A famous gossip columnist [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img]
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07-29-2003, 07:06 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: UK
Posts: 2,476
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Wanting to read more! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Mel
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07-29-2003, 07:16 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Poinciana, Florida
Posts: 9,422
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
I thought there'd be another installment this morning. I'm here with my coffee. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
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07-29-2003, 07:33 AM
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Community Rank: Legend
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,365
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
What a teaser! That is just wrong because I know we have to wait at least 12 hours for another installment! LOL.
I can't wait to read more. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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07-29-2003, 01:42 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Rock Creek, Ohio USA
Posts: 2,530
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Can't wait to read more!
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07-29-2003, 01:42 PM
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Community Rank: Sightseer 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Shelbyville, TN
Posts: 82
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Hello, we're waiting!!! [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img]
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07-29-2003, 09:40 PM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: jacksonville, fl usa
Concierge Level: 3
Posts: 5,790
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Why does I-95 look like a huge parking lot? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]
With two teenage girls in tow, you’d think we would have already figured out it’s next to impossible to leave before 9 a.m. But seeing 9:30 on the car clock as we pulled out of the driveway made my eyeballs nearly pop out. The only thing that kept my sanity in check was the fact it was a normal workday, and we would be missing the rush hour traffic. Breezing along on I-95, heading towards St. Augustine, visions of Mickey danced in my head. I couldn’t have been happier if I were eating chocolate. [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img] Before you could say, “Wilderness Lodge take me away,” my eyes caught sight of something so unusual, I almost fainted dead away. There, parked (yes I mean PARKED) in the middle of I-95 were cycles and trucks and cars (Oh my!). Seriously folks, it looked like we were headed right into the triple feature at the local drive-in. There was no time for even quick thinking as I blurted out, “Get off this highway!” [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] Russ, without missing a beat, veered the car over to the exit lane, where I proceeded to direct him towards route 16 where we would eventually catch US-1, while other drivers were frantically searching their maps for alternate routes (poor lost souls).
I peppered the soon-becoming-grouchy girls in the back with doses of chocolate chip cookies, Nestle’s Crunch, and Sno-Caps. (Heck, what’s a “mother” for but to save the day?) The sugar high kept them oblivious to all else for the next few hours, and we finally pulled up to the WL around 12:45 p.m. 1 hour and 15 minutes past my projected time of arrival. Ack! If it weren’t for the sheer beauty of the place, and its serene surroundings, I probably would’ve poked myself in the eye several times. As fate had it, my “home” called me safely in its arms, and we were checking in without a hitch. [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img]
Prior to arrival, Russ had asked if I knew how to get one of the rooms that overlooks the lobby. Other than telling him to request it, I hadn’t a clue how these were assigned other than luck of the draw. So up to the counter we go and before we could say anything, the wonderful CM informed us there were no standard views left, so we were being upgraded to a courtyard view. “Uh,” says Russ, “is that a room that is here in the lobby area?” [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] Poor CM didn’t know what to do. Here she was giving us the best view possible and Russ is turning it down! Ack! She skedaddles off to consult with the room assigner, who tells her she can upgrade us to one of those rooms, but it would only be a woods view. “We’ll take it!” was Russ’ enthusiastic reply. I could not get a word in edgewise. Turns out that was a blessing in disguise as I am now spoiled by these lobby rooms! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] But more on that later.
It was now well after 1 p.m. and I was mighty hungry. Russ wanted the girls to get the full WL treatment and suggested we eat at Whispering Canyon Café. Better idea…why don’t I make a PS for that evening? Dinner is the real treat there. Managed to get us in for a 7:20 PS that evening, so off we went to Roaring Forks for a quick bite. Since a big dinner loomed ahead of us (along with the first of many snags in blowing our budget [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] ), Russ and I opted to split a chicken fingers and fries, while the girls got their standard pepperoni pizzas (sound familiar from our last trip?). Total for all three meals, plus four drinks was around $26. Under our budget already. Woo!
Now that we are actually here and our tummies have been filled comfortably, the big question looms over our heads…what do we do now?
Up Next: Did we miss a hurricane warning?
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07-29-2003, 11:25 PM
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Community Rank: Adventurer
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 519
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Yummy! Can't wait to hear about the Whispering Canyon Cafe. Don't forget to ask for ketchup! I love that bit. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Great report so far. Looking forward to more.
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07-30-2003, 12:59 AM
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RED SOX NATION!!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 9
Posts: 136,854
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Great start Cindy [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img] Can't wait to read more!!
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07-30-2003, 08:53 AM
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Community Rank: Legend
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,365
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Re: Epcot, Space, and Egg Rolls (and now pictures!) *UPDATED*
Whoo! Okay Cindy, the suspense just keeps building up here! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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