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.

High-Tech Lab Provides Opportunity to Develop Progressive On-Air Elements for Fans

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2009) — The ESPN Innovation Lab officially opened today at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The Innovation Lab provides ESPN a real-world testing ground to continue developing new ground-breaking on-air products. “The ESPN Innovation Lab is an extension of ESPN’s commitment to being … Continue reading "High-Tech Lab Provides Opportunity to Develop Progressive On-Air Elements for Fans"
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Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Set to Satisfy a Runner’s Palette in 2010

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2009) – 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 … Continue reading "Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Set to Satisfy a Runner’s Palette in 2010"
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Children’s Miracle Network Classic Creates Innovative Wine & Dine Walk Along Walt Disney World Fairways

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2009) – This year’s Children’s Miracle Network Classic at Walt Disney World Resort is sure to leave fans with a good taste in their mouths. Literally. The 2009 Classic, taking place Nov. 12-15, will feature a culinary twist distinctive among PGA TOUR events. In addition to watching exciting golf … Continue reading "Children’s Miracle Network Classic Creates Innovative Wine & Dine Walk Along Walt Disney World Fairways"
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Disney Executive George Kalogridis Named President of the Disneyland Resort

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ — George Kalogridis, a 38-year Disney veteran and former Disneyland executive, has been named president of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Kalogridis most recently served as chief operating officer for Disneyland Resort Paris, where he was responsible for leading the operations team and overseeing the highly successful 15th anniversary … Continue reading "Disney Executive George Kalogridis Named President of the Disneyland Resort"
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Town Square Exposition Hall – Magic Kingdom

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Town Square Exposition Hall by Emily Owens Pickle One of the greatest characteristics of Disney is an immense sense of vision. For me, it is the cause of the ‘Disney waterworks’ that Mike Scopa recently wrote about and the reason that walking down Main Street USA never seems to lose its luster; it keeps the … Continue reading "Town Square Exposition Hall – Magic Kingdom"
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Backstage Magic Tour

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Backstage Magic Tour by Krystal Thomas I am a Disney Geek. I admit it freely and proudly. So for this last trip down to my home away from home, Walt Disney World, I wanted to take one of the behind the scenes tours. I had not taken any tour at Walt Disney World since I … Continue reading "Backstage Magic Tour"
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Recap of D23 Expo Day 3 & 4

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Jet lag. Ugh. It’s an awful thing. It’s taken me a few days to recover from being on the West Coast, sorry about that. However, here I go, with a recap of Days 3 and 4 of the D23 Expo. You already know about the biggest highlight of Day 3 — Jay Rasulo’s Parks and … Continue reading "Recap of D23 Expo Day 3 & 4"
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Recap of D23 Expo Day 2

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by Debra Martin Koma AllEars® Senior Editor Well, Day 2 of the D23 Expo was quite a day, if not as hectic as Day 1. I started the day with a session that was supposed to feature authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, talking about the books that they write for Disney’s subsidiary Hyperion — … Continue reading "Recap of D23 Expo Day 2"
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Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for America’s Last Frontier: Disney Wonder Bound for Alaska in 2011

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Disney Wonder Also to Sail Mexican Riviera; Disney Magic to Spend Summer in Europe CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 11, 2009) – For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will offer Alaskan cruises during a four-month season of seven-night sailings aboard the Disney Wonder in summer 2011. Combining the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for America’s Last Frontier: Disney Wonder Bound for Alaska in 2011"
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