Tag: 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"
“Let the Memories Begin” Kick-Off
Posted onAs 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"
Holiday Decorations around Epcot
Posted onI made a short trip to the World this past weekend (Nov. 12-14), mostly for the end of the Food & Wine Festival. I couldn’t help but notice, however, that Christmas decorations are popping up all over. Here are some of the more prominent holiday displays I noticed as I wandered around the park. Starting … Continue reading "Holiday Decorations around Epcot"
Festival 15: The 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Posted onFifteen years is a pretty long time, no matter how you slice it. And that’s why this year Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival is shaking things up a bit. It’s the 15th anniversary of the culinary event, which takes place October 1 through November 14, 2010, all around Epcot, even branching out to several … Continue reading "Festival 15: The 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival"
Summer Nightastic! Sneak Peek
Posted onYou’ve probably heard a lot lately about Summer Nightastic! — the big doings coming to Walt Disney World starting this June 6 and running through August 14. (The Official Press Release is on our Disney News Blog.) The biggest draw is undoubtedly the return of the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade to the Magic Kingdom. … Continue reading "Summer Nightastic! Sneak Peek"
ESPN Wide World of Sports Relaunches Amid Much Fanfare
Posted onby Debra Martin Koma AllEars.Net Senior Editor “We want to make you feel like you’ve made the big time.” Ken Potrock, senior vice president of Disney Sports Enterprises, and George Bodenheimer, president of ESPN, were just two of several speakers who repeated this mantra yesterday during the day-long relaunching of what was formerly known as … Continue reading "ESPN Wide World of Sports Relaunches Amid Much Fanfare"
Family Trip to Walt Disney World
Posted onDebra Martin Koma is back at Walt Disney World enjoying Food and Wine as well as some new things. Her photos : November 3 Last day at Disney World is always bittersweet… One more time around the World! Adieu International Gateway! Irish cheeses were definitely a win! Souvlaki is so good at Greece! November 2 … Continue reading "Family Trip to Walt Disney World"
More on the D23 Program
Posted onAs 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"
Media Preview Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Posted onby 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"