Passports!

woohoo · 10-10-2006

Woohoo!!!
I went and got them for all 6 of us!!!
Ok so it sucked!
I had to spend $35 on pictures at AAA and that was with the member discount!
then I had to spend $150 on the credit card for the postal fees and another $345 on Federal fees for the passports so lets add that to the cost of a trip past Jan 1!!!

BUT......

We have submitted them as of this afternoon! WooHoo!!!

**Dana** · 10-10-2006

Woah! That's expensive. Glad you got it all done though. Congrats to you!

woohoo · 10-10-2006

there is something very freeing about having one I think! I can go anywhere I want now.... you are free to travel around the COUNTRIES...he he he

It was so expensive though- and the kids are only good for 5 years too. I have to pay for them yet again and its going to cost almost as much as it did for our 10 years.... but you should see the mug shots.. they are soo dang cute!

Jen · 10-10-2006

wow ~ thats really really expensive!! i had no idea!

rlcarmichael · 10-11-2006

But you don't NEED passports to travel the countries in EPCOT.

What? There are countries OUTSIDE Epcot too?

Smart to have them in plenty of time.

E&B's Mom · 10-11-2006

That just does not seem fair that the kids are only 5 years and cost almost as much. I guess it does make sense - kids' appearance changes so quickly and they are processing fees so it doesn't cost the gov't any less to issue them, but still!!!

jenbarnwell · 10-11-2006

Good for you! I bet you are getting so excited for your trip!

woohoo · 10-11-2006

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Originally Posted by E&B's Mom

That just does not seem fair that the kids are only 5 years and cost almost as much. I guess it does make sense - kids' appearance changes so quickly and they are processing fees so it doesn't cost the gov't any less to issue them, but still!!!

I think that they should just have the pic and height changed after 5 years- not the whole passport. Perhaps adding the new pic to an old one or something. I feel bad for those that live along the Canadian and Mexican border. That is a lot of people that will now need a passport to cross for work or visits or family etc... And that is also a lot of money for families to fork over for family visits local as well. My best friend is from Canada and she is facing the same with a sick father up in Grand Falls. I feel so bad for her!

LuvDisney24 · 10-12-2006

Woohoo we just went on the cruise over the summer and we hesitated whether to get the passport for the kids or not. We ended up doing it and like you said it is great knowing that now we can travel anywhere around the world without having to worry about them not having their passports. Good for you guys and it's almost time for the double digit dance.

woohoo · 10-12-2006

Iknow!! Im watching that ticker like a hawk! I am also thrilled that last night they said that there are talks about a direct flight from Bradley (hartford) to Europe so that would be awesome to do with the kids!

chris24 · 10-12-2006

we got a passport for DS2.5. we figured better safe than sorry -

woohoo · 10-12-2006

I assume that you and dw have your own as well? I have never had one before. Other than Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas I have not gone anywhere that I would need it. But now with the new laws coming into effect I suppose its a good thing to have just in case.

dac921 · 10-12-2006

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Originally Posted by woohoo

I assume that you and dw have your own as well? I have never had one before. Other than Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas I have not gone anywhere that I would need it. But now with the new laws coming into effect I suppose its a good thing to have just in case.

You will need a passport to go anywhere out of the US... expect Puerto Rico... If you go to Canada you can use a birth certificate, and you need a photo ID as well as a letter from the parent (if you are divorced) stating that you know the child will be crossing into Canada...

I had a friend who had to leave her mobile number with them, and she got a call the day she was leaving to make sure where she was.

woohoo · 10-12-2006

now my friend was told by her parents that they are talking about it on the Canadian border so I would not rely on that info. I would take the steps necessary just in case. I was also told by the travel agent that its all borders crossed-

twist1980 · 10-12-2006

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Originally Posted by woohoo

now my friend was told by her parents that they are talking about it on the Canadian border so I would not rely on that info. I would take the steps necessary just in case. I was also told by the travel agent that its all borders crossed-

It is going to be necessary in the future to cross into Canada. Here in Washington State, they have warned everyone that by 2008 passports will be necessary to visit Canada. So what you heard is correct.

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,707	Passports! Woohoo!!! I went and got them for all 6 of us!!! Ok so it sucked! I had to spend $35 on pictures at AAA and that was with the member discount! then I had to spend $150 on the credit card for the postal fees and another $345 on Federal fees for the passports so lets add that to the cost of a trip past Jan 1!!! BUT...... We have submitted them as of this afternoon! WooHoo!!! __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,707	Re: Passports! there is something very freeing about having one I think! I can go anywhere I want now.... you are free to travel around the COUNTRIES...he he he It was so expensive though- and the kids are only good for 5 years too. I have to pay for them yet again and its going to cost almost as much as it did for our 10 years.... but you should see the mug shots.. they are soo dang cute! __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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LuvDisney24 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the nice "Miami Heat" Posts: 390	Re: Passports! Woohoo we just went on the cruise over the summer and we hesitated whether to get the passport for the kids or not. We ended up doing it and like you said it is great knowing that now we can travel anywhere around the world without having to worry about them not having their passports. Good for you guys and it's almost time for the double digit dance. __________________ When You Wish Upon a Star

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,707	Re: Passports! Iknow!! Im watching that ticker like a hawk! I am also thrilled that last night they said that there are talks about a direct flight from Bradley (hartford) to Europe so that would be awesome to do with the kids! __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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chris24 Proud Papa Join Date: May 2006 Location: Elmwood Park, NJ Posts: 1,631	Re: Passports! we got a passport for DS2.5. we figured better safe than sorry - __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers....." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas time in Disney !!!!!!!!!!! I AM IN DISNEY!!!!!I AM IN DISNEY

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,707	Re: Passports! I assume that you and dw have your own as well? I have never had one before. Other than Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas I have not gone anywhere that I would need it. But now with the new laws coming into effect I suppose its a good thing to have just in case. __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,707	Re: Passports! now my friend was told by her parents that they are talking about it on the Canadian border so I would not rely on that info. I would take the steps necessary just in case. I was also told by the travel agent that its all borders crossed- __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans"

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