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.

CULINARY GREATS — Bocuse d’Or USA Semifinal Competition at Walt Disney World — Sept. 26, 2008

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Disney Chefs present an elaborate fish dish, Sept. 26, 2008, created by Chef Richard Rosendale of Rosendales in Columbus, Ohio, during the Bocuse d’Or USA semifinal competition held during the launch of the 13th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The legendary Chef Paul Bocuse (right) and sole female Bocuse d’Or International winner — … Continue reading "CULINARY GREATS — Bocuse d’Or USA Semifinal Competition at Walt Disney World — Sept. 26, 2008"
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Disney’s Favorite Pixie, Tinker Bell, Introduces Magic Kingdom Guests to Her New Fairy Friends

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — To celebrate the animated film “Tinker Bell,” Disney’s most famous fairy and four of her best friends are featured in a meet-and-greet experience in Mickey’s Toontown Fair at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. To meet Tinker Bell and her fairy friends, guests enter a magical forest called “Pixie … Continue reading "Disney’s Favorite Pixie, Tinker Bell, Introduces Magic Kingdom Guests to Her New Fairy Friends"
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What’s all the Hoopla (HOOPLA!) about?

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by Emily Owens-Pickle In 2006 I embarked on what has been and will be the adventure of my life… marriage. True, it is not a trip for everyone and I might not have made the journey myself except that I lucked out in my choice of partner — laid-back, hard-working, and awfully cute, one of … Continue reading "What’s all the Hoopla (HOOPLA!) about?"
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Disney Parks Announce ‘What Will You Celebrate?’

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LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN: In a New York City ballroom on Sept. 18, 2008, Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Jay Rasulo (pictured) announced that Disney Parks will welcome guests in 2009 with free theme park admission on their birthday. The free one-day, one-park ticket is good for birthday celebrants in 2009 at any theme park … Continue reading "Disney Parks Announce ‘What Will You Celebrate?’"
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Al Roker to Emcee, Charlie Trotter to Whip up Magic at Bocuse d’Or USA ‘Culinary Olympics’ at Walt Disney World Resort

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Contest to Culminate Sept. 27 in Star-Studded Gala Featuring World’s Top Chefs LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – When the gold-standard Bocuse d’Or USA culinary cook-off unfolds Sept. 26 and 27 at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort, TV personality Al Roker will emcee the excitement. When the contest concludes and spatulas rest, culinary great Charlie … Continue reading "Al Roker to Emcee, Charlie Trotter to Whip up Magic at Bocuse d’Or USA ‘Culinary Olympics’ at Walt Disney World Resort"
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Stopping by the Big Cheese’s ‘Office’

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Actress Melora Hardin, star of NBC’s hit series “The Office,” at the Magic Kingdom – Sept. 7, 2008 Actress Melora Hardin (left) star of NBC’s comedy series “The Office,” takes time with daughters Rory (age 6, second from left) and Piper (age 3, right) to meet a business suit-clad Mickey Mouse Sept. 7, 2008 at … Continue reading "Stopping by the Big Cheese’s ‘Office’"
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Calling All Walt Disney World Vacation ‘Know-It-Alls’: The Mouse Searching for 16 Parents for 2009 Moms Panel

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2008) – Disney Parks today announced its search for a group of park-savvy parents to be named the 2009 Walt Disney World Moms Panel, following in the footsteps of the first-ever online Walt Disney World Moms Panel which has been fielding and answering thousands of vacation questions in 2008. … Continue reading "Calling All Walt Disney World Vacation ‘Know-It-Alls’: The Mouse Searching for 16 Parents for 2009 Moms Panel"
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Last Sea Day — Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise

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Last sea day. Michael and I were up early. All Disney Vacation Club members met in the atrium lobby for a group photo. Hopefully, it will appear in a future issue of the newsletter! So, yesterday I complained about breakfast and today it was good! We went to Lumiere’s; everything that was supposed to be … Continue reading "Last Sea Day — Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise"
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Castaway Cay — Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise

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We’ve arrived in paradise! There is no other place like Castaway Cay. A tiny island heaven on earth. The weather was perfect. Everything was perfect. After a quick breakfast, we walked off the ship and headed to the family beach. Along the way we snapped pictures of The Flying Dutchman from Pirates of the Caribbean … Continue reading "Castaway Cay — Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise"
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New Character Costumes at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties

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Mickey and Minnie Planning to Show Off New Costume-Party Look at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates, Beginning Sept. 5 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – When the Disney characters dress up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this September and October, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be debuting a whole new look. Mickey has traded his … Continue reading "New Character Costumes at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties"
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