Debra Martin Koma



Debra Martin Koma wrote about food, travel and lifestyle issues for a number of local and national publications before she fell in love with Walt Disney World on her first visit — when she was 34! She's returned to her Laughing Place more times than she can count in the ensuing years, and enthusiastically shares her passion with readers of AllEars.Net and AllEars®. Deb also co-authored (along with Deb Wills) PassPorter's Open Mouse for Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line, a travel guide designed for all travelers to Walt Disney World who may require special attention, from special diets to mobility issues.

It’s “Time to Add the Magic!” at New Disney Hawaii Resort

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Island Construction Workers Join Disney Aulani Team Members To Celebrate Construction Milestone KO OLINA, Hawai’i, April 21, 2011 – Today, in a ceremony on the lagoon fronting the site of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i, local crew members from Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc., joined with Disney cast members (employees) to … Continue reading "It’s “Time to Add the Magic!” at New Disney Hawaii Resort"
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Gathering and ‘Tweet up’ of Princess Proportions on Tap on ‘Royal Wedding Day’ at Walt Disney World Resort

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[UPDATE (4/20/2011): The response to the “Tweet Up” mentioned below was so astounding — the 250 RSVPs for which the event was originally planned poured in during a period of about two hours — that Fairy Tale Weddings event organizers convened, broadened the plan for the viewing party, and re-opened the invitation … and then … Continue reading "Gathering and ‘Tweet up’ of Princess Proportions on Tap on ‘Royal Wedding Day’ at Walt Disney World Resort"
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‘Star Tours — The Adventures Continue’ Brings Star Warsâ„¢ Thrills in 3-D to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The power of the Force and the magic of Disney have combined to create “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue,” a new 3-D attraction set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park on May 20, 2011. The attraction also will open at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., on June … Continue reading "‘Star Tours — The Adventures Continue’ Brings Star Warsâ„¢ Thrills in 3-D to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park"
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Disney Parks Extends Special Offers for Military Families

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originally posted on Disney Parks Blog Disney Parks has a long-standing history of honoring military personnel and their families and is pleased to announce that the special theme park tickets and room offers for active military and spouses, retired military, National Guard and Reservists are now extended to September of 2012. This announcement coincides with … Continue reading "Disney Parks Extends Special Offers for Military Families"
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Women Runners To Be Celebrated Amid Fairy Wings and Pixie Dust at Disney’s New Tinker Bell Race

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Jan. 2012 race weekend at Disneyland Resort is fifth runDisney event -and second showcasing women’s health, fitness and active lifestyles ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 19, 2011) – Building on the near-instant success of its Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort, runDisney is staging a second women-specific race – the Tinker Bell Half Marathon … Continue reading "Women Runners To Be Celebrated Amid Fairy Wings and Pixie Dust at Disney’s New Tinker Bell Race"
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DISNEY AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT

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First Disney theme park to be built in mainland China SHANGHAI (April 8, 2011) – The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group, its joint venture partner in China, have broken ground on the Shanghai Disney Resort following approval from the Chinese central government in Beijing. Both companies marked the start of construction on the … Continue reading "DISNEY AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT"
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D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt Announces Spectacular New Fantasy Prize!

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Winning Team Gets Free Trip on Disney Cruise Line’s Majestic New Ship BURBANK, Calif. – April 7, 2011 – On May 12 and 13, when hundreds of teams compete across the Walt Disney World Resort’s four theme parks in D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt – the largest scavenger hunt ever to hit Walt Disney World … Continue reading "D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt Announces Spectacular New Fantasy Prize!"
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“Inside Disney Weddings” Exclusive Interview with David Tutera on Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ Couture Collection

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Couture Collection Gives Brides on a Budget Access to Tutera’s Expertise Carson City, NV. (Apr. 7, 2011) – This week’s episode of “Inside Disney Weddings” features an exclusive interview with celebrity wedding planner David Tutera on his Couture Collection of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Tutera gives “Inside Disney Weddings” details on the origin and future … Continue reading "“Inside Disney Weddings” Exclusive Interview with David Tutera on Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ Couture Collection"
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The Florida Project at Walt Disney World

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Registration begins today for Disney Trade Celebration 2011 – The Florida Project Epcot® – World ShowPlace September 9 – 10, 2011 – 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. September 11, 2011 – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Public Day) ————————————————– We have uncovered an alternate Preview Center for Walt Disney World® Resort featuring a sneak preview … Continue reading "The Florida Project at Walt Disney World"
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