Deb Wills


Deb Wills, founder of AllEars.Net, is an internationally recognized expert on Disney vacations ranging from Walt Disney World to the Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland and Adventures by Disney. For many years she participated in events designed to raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer, which she herself survived in 1986. She now raises funds for FORCE - Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, to increase awareness of hereditary cancers.

Star Tours: Florida Sneak Peek Event

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In early April, Disney launched the official Star Tours Facebook page and announced that they would be doing a Florida Sneak Peek event at four Florida malls. On April 30, the event came to a mall near me. When we heard about it, my friends and I knew we had to go check it out. … Continue reading "Star Tours: Florida Sneak Peek Event"
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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 21, 2011

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On April 21, we went to Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney. A lot of changes had been made in since we were at Disney World the last time. These banners had been added to Town Square Theater: The scrims on the Confectionery had been partially rolled up and it’s looking great! Easter displays were in … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 21, 2011"
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Nature Inspired Design Tour

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On April 2, I went on the Nature Inspired Design tour. For a description of this tour, click here. The tour began at 8:15 so they directed me to the Character Breakfast turnstile toward the far left. For this tour, I checked in a Guest Relations inside the park. I signed a waiver for use … Continue reading "Nature Inspired Design Tour"
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Gardens of the World Tour

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During the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot, the Gardens of the World tour is offered. I went on this tour on April 1, 2011. We met in front of Guest Relations at Epcot- this is to the far right of the turnstiles before you enter the park, not the Guest Relations inside the park. … Continue reading "Gardens of the World Tour"
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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 1-2, 2011

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On April 1, I spent the afternoon at the Magic Kingdom. A lot had changed since my last visit less than a week before. Part of City Hall is still behind a wall: The new Mickey Mouse and Princesses meet-and-greet was open. Click here to see pictures of the new area. Part of the Tony’s … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next April 1-2, 2011"
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Magician Mickey Mouse and Princesses Meet and Greets

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On April 1, the new Magician Mickey Mouse and Princess meet-and-greet areas opened up in the newly renovated Town Square Theater (formerly Exposition Hall). See the press release here. This sign points guests to the new meet-and-greet: Wait times for the Princesses and Mickey are posted outside: There are separate queues for the Princesses and … Continue reading "Magician Mickey Mouse and Princesses Meet and Greets"
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Walt Disney Pavilion Opening Ceremony – Florida Hospital for Children

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The opening ceremony and dedication of the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children was on Wednesday, March 30. I arrived early because I had allowed extra travel time since the weather was supposed to be bad and it wasn’t- not that I’m complaining! When I arrived, I saw several familiar faces from Monday’s … Continue reading "Walt Disney Pavilion Opening Ceremony – Florida Hospital for Children"
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Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children

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On Monday, March 28, the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children hosted a media preview. The preview included breakfast and a tour of the facility. The state-of-the-art facility was announced in 2007 and is expected to be completely open around the beginning of April of this year. It is opening in stages and … Continue reading "Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children"
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Walk Around Walt Disney World – What’s New, What’s Next: March 19-20

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We were able to spend the weekend at Disney. We stayed on-property and since it was Extra Magic Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Saturday morning, we took advantage of the extra time in the park. ‘Let the Memories Begin’ banners were up near the main gates: Work on the Tower of Terror exterior is … Continue reading "Walk Around Walt Disney World – What’s New, What’s Next: March 19-20"
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Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next 3/5/11

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We visited Magic Kingdom on Saturday, March 5. We had reservations for the Tables in Wonderland event that evening so we took advantage of the time to enjoy the park. The park opened at 8 and it was not an Extra Magic Hour morning. We were very grateful for the extra hour, especially because it … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom: What’s New, What’s Next 3/5/11"
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