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.

Guillermo del Toro to Make Animated Feature Film Directorial Debut with Pinocchio

October 24, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro will make his animated feature film directorial debut at Netflix with a project that has been his lifelong passion: Pinocchio. Del Toro will also write and produce this film, which will be a stop-motion musical.

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Ralph Breaks the Internet: Imagine Dragons Video Debuts from Soundtrack

October 24, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The release of the sequel to Wreck-It Ralph is getting closer! Now, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY®-winning Imagine Dragons’ new music video for “Zero,” the end-credit song they wrote and performed for Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” debuts today.

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The Scents of Walt Disney World Make Powerful Memories

October 23, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The power of smell can evoke your favorite Disney memories. We take a look at the familiar smells around the Walt Disney World that mean the most!

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It’s Not Too Late: Buy Discounted “Old-Style” Tickets by Oct. 26!

October 22, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

You can still buy Walt Disney World tickets at pre-October 16 prices and rules from Maple Leaf Tickets until October 26!

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Bette Midler Joins Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Show TONIGHT!

October 20, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Bette Midler will join Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker for the Freeform network’s “Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash,” an all-star party in honor of the cult classic film’s milestone anniversary. The two-hour special, filmed at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery to celebrate the movie’s status as a Halloween staple, will premiere on SATURDAY, … Continue reading "Bette Midler Joins Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Show TONIGHT!"

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Walt Disney World’s MagicBands: Are You a Puck Person?

October 18, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

MagicBands are Walt Disney World's all-in-one piece of wearable technology that can serve as room key, park ticket, credit card and more. Learn all about these bands, and alternative ways to wear them.

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More Price Increases: Theme Park Parking Goes Up

October 17, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Along with the introduction of date-based ticket pricing on October 16, Walt Disney World also increased prices in several other areas. You can read about the Annual Pass price increases here. In addition, prices for parking at the Disney theme parks increased. What will you have to pay? Read on for the details.

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Redd and Orange Bird Adventureland Funko Pops Debuting at Disney Parks This Month!

October 16, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Some of your favorite Adventureland icons are arriving at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort in Funko Pop form. Find out when and where you can find Pirate Redd and the new Diamond Collection Orange Bird!

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Construction Update: Star Wars Edition

October 16, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

We have a construction update on several Star Wars-related areas around Disney's Hollywood Studios, including Tatooine Traders shop, Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away and the new land coming in late Fall 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

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The Walt Disney Company Donates $1 Million to Communities Affected by Hurricane Michael

October 15, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The Walt Disney Company today announced it is contributing $1 million to aid in relief efforts across Florida’s Gulf Coast region and other areas impacted by Hurricane Michael.

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