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One More Disney Day Opening Ceremony

March 1, 2012 by Debra Martin Koma

It’s been a hectic 18 hours so far here at Walt Disney World’s “One More Disney Day” Leap Day celebration — 24 hours of Magic Kingdom fun! I admit, I haven’t been in the park the entire time — we were up at 4 a.m. to be here before 5:30 a.m. for this morning’s opening … Continue reading "One More Disney Day Opening Ceremony"

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2011 Food & Wine Festival Bonus: Chef Keegan Gerhard

October 27, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

To me, one of the most exciting things about the annual Food and Wine Festival at Epcot is the long list of well-known and respected chefs it brings to Walt Disney World to share their expertise with Disneyphiles who happen to be foodies. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to attend demos by a … Continue reading "2011 Food & Wine Festival Bonus: Chef Keegan Gerhard"

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2011 Epcot Food & Wine Festival: The First 36 Hours

September 30, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

Well, it’s happened again this year. I fly into Orlando for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and hit the ground running… I love this event so much, I always try to cram too much into too short a time. Even though I’ve only been here about 36 hours so far, I already feel like … Continue reading "2011 Epcot Food & Wine Festival: The First 36 Hours"

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Billy Dee Williams Debuts Artwork at D23 Expo

August 4, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

UPDATE: We just received word that the artwork by Billy Dee Williams mentioned in this blog will not be finished in time for the Expo. However, Billy Dee will still be appearing at the event to sign autographs and meet guests — and celebrate the relaunch of Star Tours! If you read the recent article … Continue reading "Billy Dee Williams Debuts Artwork at D23 Expo"

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Untamed! Lunch with an Animal Specialist at Sanaa

July 29, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

When I was staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge back in May, I found out about two programs at the resort that were news to me. Jiko, the table service restaurant at the Lodge’s Jambo House, was offering a weekly South African wine tasting (more on that in an upcoming blog), and Sanaa, the hidden gem … Continue reading "Untamed! Lunch with an Animal Specialist at Sanaa"

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Passport to a World of Flavors: The 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Preview

July 14, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

Each year, as the middle of the summer approaches, my thoughts start to turn to… no, not time at the beach, or an exotic vacation abroad. My thoughts turn to what the autumn brings — the annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World! (Yeah, I’m kinda odd like that!) I love … Continue reading "Passport to a World of Flavors: The 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Preview"

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Theme Park Snapshot – July 6, 2011 Epcot

July 8, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

I had a few hours to roam around Epcot Wednesday night after spending a great day at Animal Kingdom Lodge, sampling some of their special activities (the “Untamed” Lunch with an Animal Specialist at Sanaa, and the Jiko South African Wine Tasting – I’ll be writing about them in more detail soon). Just thought I’d … Continue reading "Theme Park Snapshot – July 6, 2011 Epcot"

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First Photos from the Disney Dream

January 20, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

Well, here we are at Castaway Cay! It’s a gorgeous day, and we’ve been so busy — there is so much to see! The ship is immense, and we’re taking photos like crazy, but this is the first time we’ve been able to get online. I’m just going to share some random photos for you … Continue reading "First Photos from the Disney Dream"

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“Let the Memories Begin” Kick-Off

January 19, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

As you may have read, Disney is christening its newest ship, the Disney Dream, on January 19. As a precursor to the christening ceremony and cruise, a special event was held Tuesday night in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for an assortment of guests, including members of the media, who were also treated to a … Continue reading "“Let the Memories Begin” Kick-Off"

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New Gingerbread Tree at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

December 20, 2010 by Debra Martin Koma

I haven’t been to Walt Disney World during the holidays for two years, so the big Gingerbread Tree at the Contemporary Resort, located on the Grand Canyon Concourse Level adjacent to the monorail station, was new to me. Said to be inspired by the art of Disney Legend Mary Blair, the Gingerbread Tree is placed … Continue reading "New Gingerbread Tree at Disney’s Contemporary Resort"

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