Jennifer (Watson) Marx has a background in writing, graphic design, online publishing, and training. Credits include founding and managing The VirtuaLeader Academy, an online training center for community leaders, partners, and employees on America Online. She also created virtual communities and managed remote teams for OMNI Magazine Online and its sister publications. She travels extensively throughout the United States, and has lived abroad for two years. Jennifer is the author of over a dozen popular books published by IDG Books Worldwide, MIS:Press, AOL Press, and the Coriolis Group. She is the proud mother of Alexander.

Dave Marx may be considered a Renaissance Man, a jack-of-all-trades, or a dilettante, depending on how you look at things. He took a 20-year hiatus between his early journalism training and the commencement of his full-time writing career. Beyond coauthoring the new book “Your Official America Online Tour Guide & Membership Kit" with Jennifer (AOL Press, 2001), he's been a radio writer/producer; recording engineer; motion picture music editor; broadcast engineering supervisor; tax preparer; cab driver, whitewater safety and rescue instructor; developer and instructor of online publishing courses; and newsletter editor and promotions chief for an online forum. He has also contributed to numerous books about America Online and the Internet.

Allison Cerel Marx (“Allie”) is a veteran visitor to Walt Disney World (and Dave’s 13-year-old daughter). She has a maniacal grin, especially when spinning one of Mad Hatter’s teacups at top speed. She’s camped at Fort Wilderness, hung out in the Treehouses at the Disney Institute, celebrated New Year’s Eve 1999/2000 in the Magic Kingdom, and photographed animals at the Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort. She shares her “A-OK!” ratings and “Allie’s KidTips,” "TweenTips," and "TeenTips" notes for attractions in the Touring the ‘World’ chapter. The 2002-2006 editions of PassPorter Walt Disney World include Allie's contributions.

Nicole Larner is an office manager and research wizard in the PassPorter offices. She's the friendly voice you hear on the other end of the line when you phone us. Nikki (as she's known to her friends) is an avid fan of Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line. Nikki lives in Charlotte, Michigan.

Chad Larner is an office manager and research wizard in the PassPorter offices. He's a wiz at finding the latest information and helps us keep our books up-to-date. Chad is also instrumental in our MouseFest event. Chad lives in Charlotte, MI with his wife Kim and daughters Megan and Natalie.

Kim Larner is an assistant editor. She applies her magical way with words to our guidebooks such as "PassPorter's Walt Disney World For Your Special Needs" and "PassPorter's Treasure Hunts at Walt Disney World." Kim is Jennifer's sister and Chad's wife. She lives in Charlotte, MI with Chad and her daughters Megan and Natalie.

Sara Varney is our web promotions consultant and newsletter editor. She does a phenomenal job of creating interesting and exciting newsletters, as well as plenty of buzz about PassPorter. Sara is also a PassPorter message board Guide (moderator) of the Disney Cruise Line forums. She is wife to Shawn and proud mother of Ryan.

Deb Wills is a recognized expert on Walt Disney World and the founder of the popular Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide (WDWIG) at http://www.wdwig.com/. Deb also publishes the “All Ears” newsletter and contributes to discussion groups. Deb is the co-author of PassPorter's Walt Disney World For Your Special Needs. Deb is an expert peer reviewer for the 2000-2006 editions of PassPorter Walt Disney World, and the third edition of PassPorter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line.

Deb Koma, a Virginia-based writer, discovered the magic of Walt Disney World relatively recently. Since then she has made up for lost time, and is now a veteran of over a dozen Disney trips, with many more on the horizon. Deb is the co-author of PassPorter's Walt Disney World For Your Special Needs. She also reviewed our 2001–2006 editions of PassPorter Walt Disney World.

Joanne Ernest is a message board moderator at PassPorter Online, where she helps fellow readers discover the joys of vacation planning. She is wife to Tim, mother of two boys, and has been to Walt Disney World over ten times. Joanne is also an expert peer review of PassPorter Walt Disney Worl, editions 2002-2006.

Bruce Metcalf has loved and studied Disney parks since 1958. He works at a major Central Florida theme park and co-writes the delightfully detailed “Iago & Zazu’s Attraction of the Week” at http://www.emuck.com/aotw/. Bruce is an expert peer reviewers for the 2000-2006 editions of PassPorter Walt Disney World.

Jeff Spencer enjoys helping fellow Walt Disney World fans on Disney-related Internet discussion groups. For Disney trip reports, tips, links, and other excellent Disney information, visit http://home.hiwaay.net/~jlspence/. Jeff reviewed our 2000-2006 editions of PassPorter Walt Disney World.

Message Board Guides:
Kelley Baker, Kelly Charles, Michelle Clark, Dianne Cook, Joanne and Tim Ernest, Douglas Famy, Kristin Grey, Debbie Hendrickson, LauraBelle Hime, Christina Holland-Radvon, Robin Krening-Capra, Susan Kulick, Marcie LaCava, Denise Lang, Nicole Larner, Tara McCusker, Bill Myers, Michelle Nash, Allison Palmer-Gleicher, Cheryl Pendry, Tina Peterson, Susan Rannestad, Jennifer Sanborn, Ann Smith, Donna Sonmor, Nate Stokes, Suzanne Torrey, Marnie Urmaza, Sara Varney, Margo Verikas, Dave Walsh, Suzi Waters, Brant Wigginton, Debbie Wright, and Sandy Zilka

 

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