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.

New Star Tours Video

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(originally published on Official Disney Parks Blog) New Star Tours Video Makes Us Ask: Where Will the New Star Tours Attraction Take Us? Last year, Disney Parks fans learned that “The Adventures Continue” with the return of a new Star Tours attraction in both California and Florida in 2011. Earlier today at the Star Wars … Continue reading "New Star Tours Video"
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MORE STARS JOIN D23’S DESTINATION D CONCERT EVENT ‘E-TICKET: MUSIC FROM THE DISNEY PARKS’

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Michael Urie, Tracie Thoms and Barrett Foa Join an All-Star Lineup Including Richard Sherman, Ana Ortiz, John Tartaglia and Wilson Cruz BURBANK, Calif. – August 11, 2010 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, is bringing more musical talent to its “E-Ticket: Music from the Disney Parks” concert, part of D23’s Destination D: Disneyland ’55 … Continue reading "MORE STARS JOIN D23’S DESTINATION D CONCERT EVENT ‘E-TICKET: MUSIC FROM THE DISNEY PARKS’"
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Festival 15: The 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

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Fifteen years is a pretty long time, no matter how you slice it. And that’s why this year Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival is shaking things up a bit. It’s the 15th anniversary of the culinary event, which takes place October 1 through November 14, 2010, all around Epcot, even branching out to several … Continue reading "Festival 15: The 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival"
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Mickey’s Soundsational Parade to Debut in Disneyland Next Year

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(from the Official Disney Parks Blog) A new parade, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, will stomp, clang and drum its way to Disneyland park next year. Today, we’re sharing the first preview of the artwork for Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. It gives you a glimpse of the vibrant colors and exciting array of Disney characters that may appear … Continue reading "Mickey’s Soundsational Parade to Debut in Disneyland Next Year"
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New Via Napoli “Soft Opens” Early

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by John Kurowksi The landscape of the Italy pavilion in Epcot dramatically changed recently as construction scrims and scaffolding came down to reveal the new, highly anticipated restaurant, Via Napoli. Italy, as both a nation and a World Showcase pavilion, features some of the most beautiful architecture, people, and vistas found anywhere. But for many, … Continue reading "New Via Napoli “Soft Opens” Early"
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Northern European Capitals Disney Cruise, Part 5

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by Alice McNutt Miller Day 9-Helsinki Since we did not need to meet for today’s DCL excursion–“Porvoo and Helsinki Highlights” -until 9:45 a.m. today, we got to sleep in a bit. After breakfast in Topsider’s, we headed to the Walt Disney Theatre, and met up with a couple of our tablemates for the excursion. After … Continue reading "Northern European Capitals Disney Cruise, Part 5"
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Northern European Capitals Disney Cruise, Part 4

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by Alice McNutt Miller Day 7-St. Petersburg Today is my birthday! What a great place to spend it in. We arrived in (sunny and hot!) St. Petersburg at about 12:30 p.m., but because our excursion was not leaving until 4:30 p.m., we took our time over lunch at Topsider’s and took the opportunity to do … Continue reading "Northern European Capitals Disney Cruise, Part 4"
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Injured Sea Turtles from the Gulf Arrive for Care at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney donates $100,000 to help with rescue and environmental efforts in the Gulf LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 30, 2010 – Eight turtles injured by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico today began their rehabilitation at Walt Disney World Resort under the care of Disney animal experts. Animal care experts from Disney’s Animal … Continue reading "Injured Sea Turtles from the Gulf Arrive for Care at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Northern European Capitals Disney Cruise, Part 3

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by Alice McNutt Miller Day 4-Copenhagen I woke up early, before the rest of the family, so I went up to Deck 9, grabbed a coffee, and watched as the ship maneuvered into its docking space in the Copenhagen harbor. The harbor was surrounded by a large offshore wind farm. It was a fascinating sight. … Continue reading "Northern European Capitals Disney Cruise, Part 3"
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