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.

Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis Announces 2011-2012 Ambassador Team

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Tradition started by Walt Disney celebrates 45th anniversary Anaheim, Calif. – Oct. 12, 2010 – Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis announced that René Torrico, 29, and Jolie Hales, 28, will serve as the 2011-2012 Disneyland Resort Ambassador team. The pair will spend the two-year term taking the magic of the Resort into the community … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis Announces 2011-2012 Ambassador Team"
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AllEars® Meet and Greet October 1, 2010

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Friday, October 1, we held an AllEars® Meet and Greet in Epcot’s recently reopened La Cantina. It was an unusual day, in that we had so many members of the AllEars®Team on hand — some in town for the Wine and Dine Half Marathon, others in for the opening weekend of the Food and Wine … Continue reading "AllEars® Meet and Greet October 1, 2010"
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Disneyland Hotel Celebrates 55 Years

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Anaheim, Calif. – Oct. 5, 2010 – Fifty-five years ago today the landmark Disneyland Hotel opened as the first major hotel in Orange County. When the hotel officially opened on Oct. 5, 1955, nearly three months after Disneyland park’s opening day, 104 rooms were available. Today, the hotel boasts 969 rooms and signature suites including … Continue reading "Disneyland Hotel Celebrates 55 Years"
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Florida Runners Toast Dominance at Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

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Washington, D.C., Competitor is Top Woman Finisher Among Sold-Out Field of More Than 11,000 Runners LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2010) – Anton Van Zyl from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Matthew Dobson from Jay, Fla., were the first two finishers Saturday night in the inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon at Walt Disney … Continue reading "Florida Runners Toast Dominance at Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon"
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Custom Homebuilders Purchasing First Homesites, Signaling Upcoming Sales at Golden Oak at Walt Disney World® Resort

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Lake Buena Vista, Fla., (September 28, 2010) – Seven prestigious homebuilders have been selected by Disney to design and construct the luxury homes in the unique resort community of Golden Oak at Walt Disney World® Resort. Each of the builders is purchasing initial individual homesites, allowing construction of the first showcase and spec homes to … Continue reading "Custom Homebuilders Purchasing First Homesites, Signaling Upcoming Sales at Golden Oak at Walt Disney World® Resort"
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New Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion

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Mmmm… I can still smell the amazing, buttery aroma of freshly made caramel, even now — 24 hours after I first set foot in the new Karamell-Küche shop that opened just a few days ago in Epcot’s Germany pavilion. This new store, located on the site of the former Glas und Porzellan in the front … Continue reading "New Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion"
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D23 Announces The Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament as Part of the Upcoming D23 Expo, Bringing Additional Excitement to the 2011 Disney Fan Event

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Two Walt Disney World Events Also Announced to Celebrate the Resort’s 40th Anniversary and the Second Exciting Year of Disney’s Official Fan Club Burbank, Calif., September 27, 2010 – This weekend D23: The Official Disney Fan Club announced The Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament as an exciting addition to the already highly anticipated D23 Expo 2011. … Continue reading "D23 Announces The Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament as Part of the Upcoming D23 Expo, Bringing Additional Excitement to the 2011 Disney Fan Event"
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Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours

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NEW YORK – Nothing like a little Disney magic to make memories that last a lifetime. Just in time for “Let the Memories Begin,” Disney is embarking on exciting, all-new experiences for guests that will take them over the horizon, under the sea, beyond the solar system and on bushwalks with adventure at every turn. … Continue reading "Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours"
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Adventures by Disney Adds Egypt, Invites Families to Experience the World in 2011

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BURBANK, Calif. – Adventures by Disney (www.AdventuresbyDisney.com) has introduced its 2011 itineraries and adds a new destination to its collection – Egypt: “Pyramids, Pharaohs & Ancient Treasures.” Family-appealing vacations are a hallmark of Adventures by Disney. Egypt with its ancient and modern mysteries brings an exciting and exotic new dimension to the lineup in 2011. … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney Adds Egypt, Invites Families to Experience the World in 2011"
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Disney Guests Become Stars of Castle Show and TV Ads As Walt Disney World and Disneyland ‘Let the Memories Begin’

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( Walt Disney Parks & Resorts chairman Tom Staggs, TV personality Tom Bergeron and Broadway star Montego Glover join Mickey Mouse Sept. 23, 2010 in New York City for the announcement of Disney Parks’ “Let the Memories Begin” campaign for 2011.) NEW YORK (Sept. 23, 2010) – In 2011, Disney guests will become the stars … Continue reading "Disney Guests Become Stars of Castle Show and TV Ads As Walt Disney World and Disneyland ‘Let the Memories Begin’"
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