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Recap of D23 Expo Day 2

September 13, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

by Debra Martin Koma AllEars® Senior Editor Well, Day 2 of the D23 Expo was quite a day, if not as hectic as Day 1. I started the day with a session that was supposed to feature authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, talking about the books that they write for Disney’s subsidiary Hyperion — … Continue reading "Recap of D23 Expo Day 2"

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NEWS! D23 Expo – Day 3

September 12, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

by Debra Martin Koma AllEars® Senior Editor OK, OK, I know I said I’d write a Day 2 recap, and it’s coming, I promise… but we have breaking news from TODAY. And when the news breaks, the news breaks! So, what’s so important? Well, today, at a presentation I attended just a little more than … Continue reading "NEWS! D23 Expo – Day 3"

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Recap of D23 Expo Day 1

September 11, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

by Debra Martin Koma AllEars® Senior Editor I’m taking just a few minutes here to give you a quick recap of the events of yesterday, September 10, the first day of the first-ever D23 Expo, AKA the Ultimate Disney Fan Experience. Wow, is it ever! Someone described yesterday to me as like drinking out of … Continue reading "Recap of D23 Expo Day 1"

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A Conversation with Marianne Hunnel: 2009 F&W Festival

July 18, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

by Debra Martin Koma AllEars® Senior Editor The other day, I had the chance to speak with Marianne Hunnel, manager of culinary programs for the upcoming Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. I asked her if she could “spill the beans,” so to speak, about what we can expect at the annual 45-day eating and … Continue reading "A Conversation with Marianne Hunnel: 2009 F&W Festival"

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D23 Materials Arrived!

March 27, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

by Debra Martin Koma AllEars Senior Editor Well, it looks like all of my D23 materials (for the new Disney fan club that was announced just a few week ago HERE) have finally arrived. I wanted to share with you a little bit about them. I first received the membership card with a welcome letter. … Continue reading "D23 Materials Arrived!"

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More on the D23 Program

March 11, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

As you may have already read, on Tuesday, The Walt Disney Company launched D23, billed as “the first official community for Disney fans in the company’s 85-year history.” According to the official press release, D23 will provide fans with the opportunity to “go backstage and behind closed doors to get the inside scoop from every … Continue reading "More on the D23 Program"

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What’s New, What’s Next at Downtown Disney

February 26, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

by Debra Martin Koma Senior Editor AllEars® I recently had the chance to chat with Kristi Koester, a manager of WDW Product Marketing, and we talked about what’s going on with the Downtown Disney area. While there was a lot she couldn’t talk about, because it’s still in the planning stages, there were a few … Continue reading "What’s New, What’s Next at Downtown Disney"

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ESPN Updated with Schedule! The Weekend Awaits!

February 23, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

by Debra Martin Koma Senior Editor AllEars® ESPN The Weekend Schedule! Some of you may know that I visited Walt Disney World during ESPN The Weekend for the first time last year, and that my son came away a winner after participating in the Dream Job Experience (read his blog a see video about the … Continue reading "ESPN Updated with Schedule! The Weekend Awaits!"

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Passholders’ American Idol Experience Tour

December 15, 2008 by Debra Martin Koma

by Debra Martin Koma AllEars® Senior Editor At the outset, I have to say one thing: I am very excited to announce that I was the very first non-Disney cast member to set foot in the brand new American Idol Experience that is nearly set to debut in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Yes, when Disney held … Continue reading "Passholders’ American Idol Experience Tour"

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Media Preview Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 15, 2008 by Debra Martin Koma

by Debra Martin Koma Senior Editor Just back from Wednesday’s Toy Story Midway Mania media preview at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and I have nothing but good news to report. Although it was a very low-key affair, the outcome had to have been better than Disney was hoping for — everyone I spoke to thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading "Media Preview Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"

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