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.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Gerenuk Calf to Herd

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan.6, 2009 — Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently welcomed its 28th gerenuk calf weighing in at eight pounds and approximately 1 ¾ feet tall, after a seven-month gestation. The female calf, named Squirt, was born November 25 to her five-year-old mother Sushaunna, and nine-year-old father Jingle. This latest birth is part of … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Gerenuk Calf to Herd"
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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Results

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Bastos Prevails in Dramatic Walt Disney World Marathon Brazilian overcomes chilly weather and strong competition to claim sixth straight Disney victory and seventh overall; Mizutani claims back-to-back women’s titles; field of nearly 24,000 runners pushes record marathon weekend total to more than 55,500 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Jan. 10, 2010) – Adriano Bastos weathered … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Results"
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YEAR TO VOLUNTEAR: Muppets highlight new “VoluntEars Cavalcade” at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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MUPPET-MANIA: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Sweetums take part in the new “Disney’s Honorary VoluntEars Cavalcade” at both Disneyland park in California and Magic Kingdom park in Florida. The cavalcade celebrates volunteerism and also features special floats and vehicles festooned with bright balloons and flanked by parade dancers. “Disney’s Honorary VoluntEars Cavalcade” precedes “Celebrate! … Continue reading "YEAR TO VOLUNTEAR: Muppets highlight new “VoluntEars Cavalcade” at Disneyland and Walt Disney World"
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Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend in 2010

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney’s Endurance series is adding a mouth-watering half marathon to its list of already popular race weekends. The inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is set to take place Oct. 1-2, 2010, culminating with a 13.1-mile nighttime race and after-hours party inside the Epcot International Food & Wine … Continue reading "Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend in 2010"
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Give a Day of Volunteer Service in 2010, Get a Day of Disney Theme Park Fun — Free

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Disney Parks Hopes to Inspire 1 Million Volunteers Beginning Jan. 1 Disney Parks is launching a program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through this first of its kind program. One … Continue reading "Give a Day of Volunteer Service in 2010, Get a Day of Disney Theme Park Fun — Free"
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces a Free Disney Gift Card Offer with Select Vacation Packages

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – To start the new year off right, guests can take advantage of a new Walt Disney World Resort package offer including a Disney Gift Card worth up to $750- free. When guests purchase a 5-night/6-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package at select Walt Disney World Resort … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Resort Announces a Free Disney Gift Card Offer with Select Vacation Packages"
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Disney Villains Cast a Comical Spell on New Stage Spectacular Aboard Disney Cruise Line Ships

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CELEBRATION, Fla. – The malevolent world of the Disney villains takes a comical spin in “Villains Tonight!,” a musical spectacular that Disney Cruise Line is premiering in spring 2010. The revue-style show will debut during the March 27 voyage aboard the Disney Magic and will delight guests aboard the new Disney Dream cruise ship in … Continue reading "Disney Villains Cast a Comical Spell on New Stage Spectacular Aboard Disney Cruise Line Ships"
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Red Carpet rolled out for the 2009 Home Depot ESPNU College Football Award Show at Walt Disney World Resort

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December 10, 2009, Hollywood glamour met the sports world at Walt Disney World ‘s Boardwalk Resort. The nation’s top college football players were in town for the 2009 Home Depot ESPNU College Football Award Show. Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, Texas QB Colt McCoy and Alabama running back Mark Ingram were just a few top players … Continue reading "Red Carpet rolled out for the 2009 Home Depot ESPNU College Football Award Show at Walt Disney World Resort"
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Community Candlelight Glows with Charitable Spirit

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2009 – Warm holiday wishes filled the air at sunset on December 6 as more than 1,400 community leaders gathered to enjoy a performance of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot’s America Gardens Theatre. A Walt Disney World Resort holiday tradition since 1971 (hosted at Epcot since 1994), the illuminating … Continue reading "Community Candlelight Glows with Charitable Spirit"
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December Disney Doings

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Deb Wills has been on a Disney cruise the last few days, and will spend the next few visiting Walt Disney World. She’s been sharing some photos via Twitter as she travels, but for those of you who don’t follow Twitter, we thought you might like to see what she’s been getting up to — … Continue reading "December Disney Doings"
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