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.

Nine Dragons Restaurant in China Epcot

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In Chinese culture, dragons are symbolic of the elements and considered to be forces of nature. Folklore gives mention of nine types of these magnificent creatures, which also represent good-fortune. Dragons were at one time revered by the Chinese people and referenced as a measure of success in their society. This aspect of Chinese culture … Continue reading "Nine Dragons Restaurant in China Epcot"
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‘Give a Day, Get a Disney Day’ Program Reaches 600,000 Volunteer Sign-Ups — and Counting!

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) -Against the backdrop of a world-record sculpture of canned goods destined for food banks, Disney Parks officials on Thursday announced a major milestone with the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program, a first-of-its-kind effort to help inspire 1 million people to perform volunteer service. Since the … Continue reading "‘Give a Day, Get a Disney Day’ Program Reaches 600,000 Volunteer Sign-Ups — and Counting!"
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A CAN-DO SPIRIT!

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(L-R): Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Michelle Nunn, co-founder of HandsOn Network and CEO of the Points of Light Institute; and Ty Pennington, host of the ABC-TV series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” pose at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Feb. 11, 2010 with Mickey Mouse and Goofy in front … Continue reading "A CAN-DO SPIRIT!"
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Give A Day, Get A Disney Day Press Event

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AllEars.Net’s Jack Spence and Mike Scopa attended the Give a Day, Get a Disney Day press event held Thursday, February 11, 2010. The following are images from the day’s activities. This week Walt Disney World’s “Give a Day Get a Disney Day” promotion was given its official launch with a huge celebration of volunteerism at … Continue reading "Give A Day, Get A Disney Day Press Event"
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Main Street Electrical Parade Lights the Night Again as Walt Disney World Resort Launches ‘Summer Nightastic!’

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New Terror for Tower, too LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2010) – The “Main Street Electrical Parade” lights up the streets of Magic Kingdom and headlines a season of after-dark excitement coming to Walt Disney World Resort. “After the sun goes down, our Walt Disney World parks will light up the night with ‘Summer … Continue reading "Main Street Electrical Parade Lights the Night Again as Walt Disney World Resort Launches ‘Summer Nightastic!’"
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World-Record Sculpture of Canned Goods

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As part of the event celebrating family volunteers and to dramatize the spirit of giving, Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday unveiled a mammoth structure of canned goods – food that will be donated to food banks in Orlando, Miami and Atlanta. The canned food sculpture – titled “Celebrate Volunteers” – was revealed for media … Continue reading "World-Record Sculpture of Canned Goods"
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Star Wars Weekends Artwork

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From StarWars.com: This summer, Walt Disney World® continues the tradition of offering new Disney/Star Wars-themed logo art for its Star Wars Weekends event, with Jedi Mickey fending off laser blasts from the galaxy’s best bounty hunter, Boba Fett! 2010 celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, the film which originally debuted Boba Fett, … Continue reading "Star Wars Weekends Artwork"
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What’s New? What’s Next?

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AllEars.Net’s Mike Scopa and Jack Spence were at today’s “What’s New? What’s Next?” presentation held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. Here they share some exciting new things we can expect to see over the next few months at the Most Magical Place on Earth! What’s New… What’s Next! That was the name given to … Continue reading "What’s New? What’s Next?"
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Superstar Mary J. Blige to Be Keynote Speaker at 2010 Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey

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100 Nationwide High School Students Selected to Attend Innovative Learning Environment at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ — Singer/producer/actress Mary J. Blige, the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” will be the Keynote Speaker as part of the third annual Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey. The event will be held … Continue reading "Superstar Mary J. Blige to Be Keynote Speaker at 2010 Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey"
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Saints’ Drew Brees ‘Going to Disney World’ To Celebrate Victory, MVP Performance in Super Bowl XLIV

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – So how is New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrating his heroic play in Super Bowl XLIV? In the frenzied moments just after his team claimed the National Football League championship Sunday night in South Florida, he stood in front of a TV camera and shouted five words that have … Continue reading "Saints’ Drew Brees ‘Going to Disney World’ To Celebrate Victory, MVP Performance in Super Bowl XLIV"
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