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.

All Aboard For ‘Disney’s A Christmas Carol’ Train Tour

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FROM SNEAK PEEKS OF EXCLUSIVE 3D FILM FOOTAGE TO SUMMERTIME SNOW – DISNEY PULLS OUT ALL THE WHISTLE STOPS FOR 40-CITY TRAVELING EXPERIENCE Departing Los Angeles May 22; Tour to Cover More Than 16,000 Miles BURBANK, Calif., May 8 — Disney is pulling out all the whistle stops and taking its show on the road … Continue reading "All Aboard For ‘Disney’s A Christmas Carol’ Train Tour"
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Disney Channel Stars Ahoy! Kodak and Disney Cruise Line Bring Exclusive Fan Experience to the High Seas

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Disney Channel stars set sail aboard the Disney Wonder during “Disney Channel Summer at Sea” CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 11, 2009) – In a Disney exclusive, numerous Disney Channel stars will set sail this summer, joining thousands of Disney Cruise Line guests aboard the Disney Wonder for eight special sailings during the first-ever “Disney Channel Summer … Continue reading "Disney Channel Stars Ahoy! Kodak and Disney Cruise Line Bring Exclusive Fan Experience to the High Seas"
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Disney’s Animal Experts Ensure Mother-Child Bond Among Animals

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 7, 2009 – The animal care team from Walt Disney World Resort has been busy since last Mother’s Day, assisting with the births of more than 440 animals and more importantly, helping to ensure that the relationship between mother and child remains uncompromised. While much focus is given to the … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Experts Ensure Mother-Child Bond Among Animals"
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Disney Endurance Series’ Fall Lineup

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The Disney Endurance Series’ fall lineup offers a full slate of new immersive features for guests including never-before-seen medals, new road races and exclusive post-race parties. Runners registering for Disney’s Race for the Taste 10K and either the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K or the Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion will receive a … Continue reading "Disney Endurance Series’ Fall Lineup"
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DISNEY JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

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DISNEY JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY TO PLANT 2.7 MILLION TREES IN CONJUNCTION WITH FIRST WEEK TICKET SALES FOR DISNEYNATURE’S DEBUT FEATURE, “EARTH” Burbank, Calif. – April 29, 2009 — Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has arranged with The Nature Conservancy to plant 2.7 million trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the planet’s … Continue reading "DISNEY JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY"
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New Waterfront Eatery Opens at Downtown Disney Early May 2009

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Paradiso 37, a high-energy restaurant and bar featuring cuisine from North, South and Central America, welcomes guests to its table in May at Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort. The lakeside eatery will offer a delectable variety of menu offerings representing the 37 countries of the … Continue reading "New Waterfront Eatery Opens at Downtown Disney Early May 2009"
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Disney’s Smallest Audio-Animatronics Figure Brings ‘Chef Remy’ to Life at Les Chefs de France in Epcot

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From the Silver Screen to Haute Cuisine! LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The newest chef at Walt Disney World Resort may be small in stature, but he’s a big hit with guests enjoying haute cuisine at Les Chefs de France in Epcot. With his flair for French fare, diners of all ages are eating up … Continue reading "Disney’s Smallest Audio-Animatronics Figure Brings ‘Chef Remy’ to Life at Les Chefs de France in Epcot"
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Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Fans of Jiko – The Cooking Place and Boma-Flavors of Africa have a new reason to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge as Sanaa debuts May 1 in the resort’s new Kidani Village expansion. (Editor’s Note: Disney previously released photographs of many of Sanaa’s new dishes, which you can find … Continue reading "Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge"
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SOMETHING’S FISHY ON APRIL FOOLS’ DAY!

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Comedian Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond,” “‘Til Death”) does his best blowfish impression April 1, 2009, alongside two characters from the “Finding Nemo – The Musical” show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The show is based on the animated Disney-Pixar film “Finding Nemo.” Among the show’s featured characters are “Bloat,” a … Continue reading "SOMETHING’S FISHY ON APRIL FOOLS’ DAY!"
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Finding Disney Magic on Broadway

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by Alice McNutt Miller My husband, two pre-teen and teenage daughters and I recently planned to travel to New York City for the weekend to see one of my nieces play basketball for her college team. As with many of our vacations, we tried to work a little Disney magic into our itinerary. With three … Continue reading "Finding Disney Magic on Broadway"
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