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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 The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk.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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08-06-2004, 01:13 AM
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Community Rank: Passenger 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 31
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Going to Wilderness Lodge
and would like some more information on the Wilderness Lodge activities.
I know about the Flag raising family
I have heard there are one or two tours of the lodge
a hidden mickey quiz
a trivia quiz
the Electrical Pageant
butterfly release
anymore? or do you have any information about the above.
Rachael
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08-06-2004, 07:27 AM
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Community Rank: Navigator 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 6,404
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Re: Going to Wilderness Lodge
Here's a link to lots of great information on the Wilderness Lodge.
We were there in December and totally feel in love with the resort. Take time to explore the floors around the lobby; sit with a cup of coffee in the lobby and people-watch for a bit; walk the paths around and notice the animal prints in the concrete and the wonderful landscaping.
Take the boat between resorts or over to MK; rent boats or bikes; take a carriage ride. Have dinner at Artist Point and save room for the berry cobbler  .
Spend some time relaxing at the hot tubs after a long day at the park. Grab a nice, cool drink from Trout Pass (poolside bar) and watch the sunset from the beach.
I can't say enough wonderful things about this resort - have a wonderful time! 
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08-06-2004, 03:33 PM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: r.i.
Posts: 38
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Re: Going to Wilderness Lodge
They have duck races everyday at 3pm.
Cubs den has crafts for the kids throughout the day.
Water mice are a blast!!
Quiet pool for relaxing!
Trails to FW
Veiw of MK on the northside higher floors!
The list goes on!! Our favorite resort!!
HTH!
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08-08-2004, 06:47 PM
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Community Rank: Sightseer 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 98
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Re: Going to Wilderness Lodge
we loved staying at WL. It was so fun exploring the resort, taking a boat to the campground and meeting chip and dale at the movie, swimming in the pool, watching the water parade at night on the beach,........I can go on and on!!!  |
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08-08-2004, 09:48 PM
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Community Rank: Traveler 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 380
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Re: Going to Wilderness Lodge
Spend an afternoon enjoying the main pool
Explore every floor around the lobby
Kids should do the horse race at the Whispering Canyon and don't forget to ask for ketchup
We loved the Wilderness Lodge, the theming is incredible
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08-14-2004, 10:06 AM
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Community Rank: Visitor
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 3
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Re: Going to Wilderness Lodge
What is the horse race at WCC and why ask for ketchup?
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08-14-2004, 11:39 AM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Southampton, U.K.
Posts: 8,125
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Re: Going to Wilderness Lodge
Every so often the kids are asked to join in a hobby horse race around the restaurant & if you ask for ketchup watch out 'cause it's a smoke house & they only have BBQ sauces etc. on the tables so they make a big fuss about someone asking for ketchup .
It's great.
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08-14-2004, 01:44 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Arlington,Texas USA
Posts: 2,555
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Re: Going to Wilderness Lodge
I think the main thing with the ketchup is the large amount they bring you. Also, ask for drink refills! |
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08-16-2004, 04:25 PM
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Community Rank: Wayfarer 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: GA
Posts: 121
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Re: Going to Wilderness Lodge
- The hot tubs are great to wake you up in the morning.
-just sit and relax in the lobby. It really is nice to be in such a calm surrounding after a long day at the parks.
-you might want to ask for a fork or crayon at Whispering Canyon
-keep a look out for Ranger Stan. He is an older man, and knows a heck of a lot about the resort.
-they have pool activities i think
-check out the geyser
WL is definately an awesome resort! I hope you and you're family have a great trip! |
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