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.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Offers Tailgate Tasting

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The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will host a new Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football on a series of upcoming Monday afternoons. The 45-minute program will pair tailgating-type foods and beverages that have been elevated just a bit for this special tasting, such as smoked brie mac and … Continue reading "Epcot Food and Wine Festival Offers Tailgate Tasting"
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Attention Passholders: 40 Percent Off Lunch at Maria and Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway Through Dec. 31!

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Attention Disney Annual Passholders! Two relatively new Disney Springs dining establishments are now offering you a 40 percent discount on lunch, from now through the end of the year! This offer is valid at Maria and Enzo's and Enzo's Hideaway Tunnel Bar, both owned and operated by The Patina Group and located in The Landing section of Disney Springs.
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Coming in 2020: New Hotel Tower for Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin!

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The Orlando Business Journal has reported that the owners of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are planning to build a new 349-room hotel tower on the current site of the Swan's tennis courts. According to OBJ, New York-based real estate firm Tishman and Metlife Investment Management have entered into an agreement with Walt Disney World to build the 14-story tower, which will break ground this fall and is expected to open in 2020.
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Vampirina Now Appearing at Disneyland!

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Vampirina, from the Disney Channel and Disney Junior show of the same name, is now appearing at Disney California Adventure, just in time for the start of Disneyland Resort’s Halloween Time. You can find “Vee,” as she’s called, greeting guests at the Sunset Showcase Theater. Vee will also make special appearances during the Frightfully Fun … Continue reading "Vampirina Now Appearing at Disneyland!"
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Marketplace Co-op to Get New Lovepop Card Store

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Disney Springs has announced that it will soon be getting a new shop in the Marketplace Co-op: Lovepop, a 3D pop-up greeting card shop. Lovepop’s 3D paper sculptures are designed by naval engineers on cutting-edge software and then handcrafted in the Asian art form of sliceform kirigami. Their cards are available for just about any … Continue reading "Marketplace Co-op to Get New Lovepop Card Store"
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Halloween Transforms Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT

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Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure Park is getting a special Halloween overlay, transforming nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy — Monsters After Dark during Halloween Time, Sept. 7-Oct. 31, 2018. The Monsters After Dark transformation features Rocket, who has to distract all the monsters he has unleashed inside the … Continue reading "Halloween Transforms Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT"
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More Disney After Hours Dates Added for Magic Kingdom!

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Disney After Hours, a special ticketed event that extends your in-park time at the Magic Kingdom beyond normal operating hours, has added a number of new dates between December 3, 2018 and March 7, 2019. Guests can enter the Magic Kingdom for this event as early as 7 p.m. so they can experience the evening fireworks before hitting more than 25 attractions and experiences with little to no wait.
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Extra Magic Hours and 60-Day FastPass+ Extended to 2019 at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels

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Guests staying at the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in 2018 have been enjoying two benefits at the Walt Disney World theme parks that are usually reserved for Disney Resort Hotel guests: theme park Extra Magic Hours and the ability to book FastPass+ 60 days in advance. These benefits were originally slated to end at the Disney Springs hotels on December 31, 2018, but now will be available for those guests with valid theme park admission through December 31, 2019.
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