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[Jennifer Marx]

Our tour stop at Walt Disney World is right around the corner and I want to know everyone who plans to meet up with us! I would love it if we all posted a little bit about ourselves, our details about when we're arriving/departing, who we're traveling, special occasions we're celebrating, and -- very important -- photos of ourselves and the folks coming with us! This will help all of us recognize one another when we're at WDW and bring us closer together.

So everyone who is going to be at Walt Disney World from May 2 to May 6 and intends to join us for at least one PassPorter meet -- regardless of how you booked your trip -- please post here! Please also keep this thread only for introductions/photos, and not replies to them, to make it easier to browse through the list. Thanks!

Important Note; I'm making cool Decade of Dreams nametags for everyone who posts in this thread. The nametags will have your first name (no last names) and your PassPorter member name (if you have one -- family members traveling with you probably don't have one so that line will be blank). If you do not put a first name of your family members, I will not be able to make them a nametag! And they may want one because they're AWESOME (if I do say so myself). So please, check your posts and edit them if the names aren't listed. And if you prefer to use a nickname for your kids, as some folks do, list that instead ... just make it something unique. I will begin printing the nametags Thursday, April 23, so you have until midnight on April 22 to edit or post. Thanks!!

P.S. If anyone out there is concerned about posting their info and/or photo, please send it to me instead -- I still want to know about you and be able to recognize you onboard. Just be sure to send it by April 22 if you want me to print a nametag for you.

P.S. #2: If you already posted in the Disney Cruise thread, please also post here if you'll also be at Walt Disney World. Thanks!

[Jennifer Marx]

Who: Jennifer Marx, Dave Marx, and Alexander Marx (4.5), plus my mom (Carolyn) is traveling with us most of the time, too! We're also hoping Ally can join us for the weekend and the party.
From: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Arriving: Friday, April 24, 2009 (for the cruise)
Departing: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Hotels: We'll probably stay at the Residence Inn the night before the cruise, then we'll be at Port Orleans Riverside for the Walt Disney World segment of the tour.
Number of WDW Visits: I've been well over 100 times, Dave almost that much, Ally has been over a dozen times, and Alexander has been over 8 times (at least -- I've lost count).
What We're Most Looking Forward To: Seeing all our PassPorter pals, the 10th Birthday Party on May 3, and hanging out with everyone.
Our Photo: This isn't current, but Dave and I look about the same. So I'm posting a more current photo of Alexander along with a photo of Ally (you can assume Ally's hair will be different than this photo -- she changes it like every month, I swear!).

[POOH]

Who: Peggy
From: Long Island, NY
Arriving: Friday, April 24th for the cruise
Departing: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Hotels: The Radisson the night before the cruise. Port Oleans Riverside for the WDW portion.
Number of WDW Visits: This will be my 9th trip to WDW.
What We're Most Looking Forward To: Meeting new PP friends and seeing old friends.
My Photo: My sig pic will have to do for now.

[ilovedisney247]

Who: Heather Macdonald
From: New Orleans, LA
Arriving: Monday May 4th
Departing: Friday, May 8th
Hotels: Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa!
Number of WDW Visits: 7
What We're Most Looking Forward To: Seeing old friends and meeting new ones. And Margaritas! Monday Margarita Meet

My Photo:

[mattnkatsmum]

]Who: Karen and Steve Baker
From: Manchester, England
Arriving: Friday, May 1st, 2009
Departing: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Hotels: AKV / OKW
Number of WDW Visits: 11 times. I just counted.
What We're Most Looking Forward To: Meeting PassPorters old and new. Celebrating my 39th birthday on May 4th.
Our Photo: You'll have to make do with my siggy picture, Look out for the dark haired woman and the bald bloke with English accents

[WDWfan]

Who: Lesley Duncan
From: Arlington Heights, IL
Arriving: Friday, May 1
Departing: Friday, May 8
Hotels: May 1 - Kidani Village for opening day!!! One night with PrincessSharon, May 2-May 6 - Contemproary with PrincessSharon, May 6-May 8 - SSR with Heather
Number of WDW Visits: This will be Lucky visit #13
What We're Most Looking Forward To: All of the laughter and joy that accompany every PassPorter meet I've ever attended
My Photo: Taken this past December during Mousefest:

[Luvsun]

Who: Ann Johnson
From: Elkhart, Indiana
Arriving at WDW: Saturday, May 2
Departing WDW: Wednesday, May 6
Resort: Saratoga Springs Resort
Number of WDW Visit: This will be # 21!
What I AM Most Looking Forward To: Meeting friends that I have never met in person, but feel like I have known them most of my life! Being in the middle of the magic!
My Photo: My sig pic is the most current picture. Taken with my hubbie Allen, my oldest son Adam, and his girlfriend Maria. We just met Maria Easter weekend!

[skateycat]

WHO: Sheri Kennedy
FROM: Venice, Florida (about 70 miles south of tampa)
WHEN: May 2 to May 6 , staying 3 nights at ASMo.
NUMBER OF TRIPS: you are kidding, right? ha ha ha...i lost count. i am very blessed to have had so many trips since i live in such close proximity.
LOOKING FORWARD TO: meeting new friends i chat with but have never actually seen in person! i am looking forward to the little treasure hunts also, and of course...the food!!!

here i am in february at the toy shop in the United Kingdom

[MBUS]

Who: Beth and Mike S
From: Boston area
Arriving: Sat, May 1
Departing: Weds, May 6
Hotel: Port Orleans Riverside
Number of WDW Visits: Lots! But the first without the kids since 1994 (aka before we had kids!)
What We're Most Looking Forward To: Meeting new PP friends! Also looking forward to the parties and meets.
My Photo: Sig pic will have to do, I can't seem to find our recent photos on the PC. You will recognize us, though. Look for the tall guy (DH is 6'5") and the not so tall blonde.

[MEM]

WHO: Mary & Tom
From: Baltimore, MD
Arriving: April 24th for the cruise
Departing: May 6th
Hotels: Hyatt MCO the night before the cruise, the Contemporary after the cruise
Number of WDW visits: too many for me to count!
What were looking forward to: I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, Tom is just along for the ride!
Our Picture-look at my sig, it was taken last year during our 3rd anniversary trip

[EmpressLizBunny]

Who: Liz Cullinan
From: nyc
Arriving: 4/25
Departing:5/6
Hotels: pop before dod and then cr
Number of WDW Visits: 6 or 7
What We're Most Looking Forward To: meeting everyone and being in wdw
Our Photo: here are 3 and if you want to see a video of me go to my website in my sig

[FanOfMickey]

Who: Janine Marshall
From:Just outside of Boston
Arriving: 4/25 on the DoD Cruise, my first cruise Yeah, I am very excited!!
Departing:5/6
Hotels: Radisson resort at the Port night before the cruise, POR After the cruise
Number of WDW Visits: 10 I believe
What We're Most Looking Forward To: Meeting up with everyone, Friends I have met before and friends I will be meeting for the first time
Our Photo: Will post one soon!!

[Disneybine]

Who: Sabine and Manuel
From: Germany
Arriving: Thursday, April 30, 2009
Departing: Friday, May 8, 2009
Hotels: Beach Club Villas, Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village, and Saratoga Springs Resort
Number of WDW Visits: Two so far (getting engaged in 2007 and honeymoon in 2008 )
What We're Most Looking Forward To: Lots of fun with PassPorter friends, of course, plus hubby and I are celebrating our first wedding anniversary
Our Photo: This is a very recent picture of us (taken on Feb. 28, 2009).

[Wendyismyname]

Cheryl will probably post her own, but just in case she does not have time:

Who: Wendy Braddick and Cheryl Pendry
From: Frankton, IN and Maidstone, Kent
Arriving: April 30
Departing: May 6
Hotels: Boardwalk Inn and the Contemporary!
Number of WDW Visits: 18 for me and at least a dozen for her!
What We're Most Looking Forward To: Oh man, how often does a mom get time to herself?? Yes, that's what I'm most looking forward to and meeting up with PassPorter pals both old and new!!
Our Photo:This is not a recent photo of the two of us(i imagine you ALL know what Chez looks like)as it has been since 2007 since we've gotten together! My most recent photo is in my signature.

[Beci]

Who: Beci Mahnken
From: Snoqualmie, WA (just east fo Seattle)
Arriving: May 2
Departing: May 6
Hotels: Disney's Contemporary Resort
Number of WDW Visits: I lost count. I think im getting old!
What We're Most Looking Forward To: Seeing friends, catching up and meeting new ones!! It will be great to put faces to the posts that I have been reading as I have been lurking here for all this time.