Press Room - AllEars® In the News!

2008

Savannah Morning News, "Good Planning is the key to a better Disney World Experience", March 30, 2008, "www.allears.net: This is an easy-to-use, everything-you-want-to-know-about-Disney site, but it is an unofficial guide. Here you'll find a menu for almost every single restaurant - fast food and sit down service - inside the parks. There is food allergy and diet-specific information. It also has information regarding when certain rides will be closed for renovation, discount eligibilities, special holiday events, information for handicap/disabled guests, kennel information and travel tips (like taking an extra pair of comfy walking shoes)."

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Disney Dining Plan a Delicious Bargain", March 16, 2008, "While the Disney Web site doesn't offer much detail, there are a number of "unofficial" Web sites that can assist. One in particular, www.allears.net, was an invaluable tool."

2007

Newsday.com, "Devoted to Disney", December 16, 2007, Disney Web: The unofficial allears.net site contains a great primer for Disney rookies, as well as updated calendars, lists of closures and renovations and news items for all the Disney parks.

MSNBC.com, "Going on a Disney Vacation? Get a Reality Check!" October 15, 2007, Deb Wills interviewed and quoted in the article.

Miami Herald, "What's New at Epcot's Food and Wine Festival", October 7, 2007, "Get the kids involved. Go online to the Epcot site or to Disney fan sites such as www.allears.net and print out kiosk menus. Let your kids make a list of bites they might like to try."

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills and Debra Martin Koma discusses Epcot's Food and Wine Festival PODCAST #318 on WDWToday.com. October 5, 2007)

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills, Beci Mahnken and Annette Owens share stores from the Adventures by Disney, Southwestern Spendors PODCAST #309 on WDWToday.com. September 14, 2007)

"Shhh! Mickey's got a Secret", September 4, 2007, Article: "In addition, check out the excellent DVC Primer on AllEarsNet.com, the most comprehensive online resource on Disney."

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills discusses Disney's first Mediterranean Cruise during PODCAST #270 on WDWToday.com. June 15, 2007)

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills helps Mike, Mike and Matt answer Listener Questions about Walt Disney World during PODCAST #269 on WDWToday.com. June 13, 2007)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 27, 2007, Article: "10 ways to save big on lodging in Orlando" "...there are three Orlando specialists that can really help in terms of saving some dough (and learning about all the city has to offer). I'm talking ... and AllEarsNet.com. In addition to the tips they provide, they also feature deals on lodgings with site sponsors and affiliates."

Ashville Citizen-Times - NC, May 19, 2007, Article: Keep the magic in your vacation at Disney World - Planning can help you avoid sticker shock " Get linked Fan-based Web sites include detailed information, such as restaurant menus and ticket options. Discussion boards are also a great place to garner money-saving tips from Disney veterans. All Ears Net: www.allearsnet.com, menus, tickets, special events."

Sun-Sentinel.com, April 22, 2007, Article: "Disabled have options for active trips", "Also, check out "Passporter's Guide to Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs," written by Debra Martin Koma and Deb Wills... allearsnet.com, an unofficial Walt Disney World information guide site.

The Seattle Times, April 20, 2007, Article: Theme-park Tilt-A-Whirl", sidebar listing as a good planning website for Disney vacations.

Ashville Citizen-Times - NC, April 11, 2007, Article: The Food is on the Mouse at Disney". "... call (407) 939-1286, or contact your travel agent. More details are available at ..... www.allearsnet.com.

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills is the guest panelist on Live Show #12 on WDWToday.com . (April 7, 2007)

St. Petersburg Times, January 7, 2007, Article: "Ready...set...Disney "(tips for Florida residents). "For "unofficial" information - including menus of all the restaurants - check out www.allearsnet.com."

2006

Washington Post, December 10, 2006, Article: "Don't Be Grumpy: A Disney Holiday Survival Guide" Deb Wills interviewed.

Washington Post, December 10, 2006, Article: " Go for the Parks, Stay for the Parades and Parties, " Deb Wills interviewed.

Orlando Sentinel, December 4, 2006, Article: "Information 'celebrities' descend on Disney" Deb Wills interviewed as one of the MouseFest founders

mlive.com, October 8, 2006, Article: "Working the Web paves a smooth road to Disney World" Mentions AllEarsNet.com as a helpful site for planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Special mention is made of the Anita Answer column.

"The 2007 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" by Bob Sehlinger with Len Testa (published by Wiley)
Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide (allearsnet.com) "is the first website we recommend to friends who are interested in going to Walt Disney World. It contains information on virtually every hotel, restaurant, and activity in the World."

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills appears as a special guest during the Live Call-in show on Sunday Night Live Show 6 on WDWToday.com. (August 27, 2006)

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills discusses Epcot's Food and Wine Festival during PODCAST #144 on WDWToday.com. (August 25, 2006)

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills discusses Epcot's World Showcase Part II during PODCAST #123 on WDWToday.com. (July 7, 2006)

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills discusses Epcot's World Showcase Part II during PODCAST #121 on WDWToday.com. (July 3, 2006)

Southern Living Magazine May 2006 - Article, "Disney Made Easy": "The best explanation about ticket options is at www.disneyworld.com, as well as at the private site www.allearsnet.com."

Quest, put out by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, reviews PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs. (March 2006)

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills discusses the Expedition Everest Previews during PODCAST #55 on WDWToday.com. (January 31 2006)

2005

RoadTripAmerica.com reviews PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs. "Even though I would not consider myself to be a "special-needs traveler," I was struck again and again by how useful this book will be the next time I travel anywhere. The tips about the pros and cons of different travel choices, especially tips about what to ask for when making reservations, are the best I have ever read in any guidebook." (November 21, 2005)

AutismOne Radio, November 11, 2005: ALL EARS® Editor-in-Chief Deb Wills and Senior Editor Deb Koma, were interviewed for Autism One Radio, a web-based radio station geared toward the care, treatment, and recovery of children with autism. Program host Betsy Hicks interviewed the Debs about their book, "PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs". To hear the interview, visit the station's archives HERE, find the Windows Media Player in the right column, and click on "Click to Listen to Betsy Hicks."

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills and Debra Martin Koma discussed MouseFest 2005, during PODCAST #22 on WDWToday.com. (November 11, 2005)

WDWToday Podcast - Deb Wills and Debra Martin Koma discussed their new book, PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs, during PODCAST #19 on WDWToday.com. (November 4, 2005)

The TravelQueen.com radio show (Michigan Talk Radio Network) interviewed Deb Wills about the book she co-authored, "PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs (October 22, 2005)

"Meet" the Authors! -- AllEarsNet.com's Deb Wills and Debra Martin Koma discussed their new book, PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs, during a live chat on TheMouseforLess.com. ( October 19, 2005)

The BostonChannel.com featured AllEarsNet.com in the article entitled: "Headed to Disney? Check out this website!" "...here's a website that will help you get the most out of your Disney dollars." (September 16, 2005)

1150AM WDEL-News Talk Radio -- Wilmington, DE interviewed Deb Wills live on Saturday, July 23, 2005 to talk about Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World.

Epilepsy.com, June 2005: ALL EARS® Senior Editor Debra Martin Koma is interviewed in the online article "Amusement Parks and Seizures: What Every Parent Should Know."

AutismOne Radio, May 2005: ALL EARS® Editor-in-Chief Deb Wills and Senior Editor Deb Koma, along with PassPorter authors Jennifer and Dave Marx, were interviewed for Autism One Radio, a web-based radio station geared toward the care, treatment, and recovery of children with autism. Program host Betsy Hicks interviewed the four about the upcoming book, "PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs," due out August 2005. To hear the interview, visit the station's archives HERE, find the Windows Media Player in the right column, and click on "Click to Listen to Betsy Hicks."

Emerging Horizons, Spring 2005: ALL EARS® Editor-in-Chief Deb Wills and Senior Editor Deb Koma wrote the issue's "Curious Traveler" column, answering reader questions about accessible travel at Walt Disney World.

University of Southern Maine - Deb Wills was a guest speaker for professor Dr. Erika Anderson's Communication and Media class. (March 2005)

Los Angeles Times, February 20, 2005: Article: Mouse cliques may help you maximize your Disney dollar. Deb Wills was interviewed for this article and is quoted several times. According to the article's author, James Gilden, "The depth of information on AllEarsnet.com far exceeds that on official Disney sites I visited."

2004

New York Times, December 3, 2004: Article "Disney by the Numbers" cites AllEarsNet.com, and also mentions the upcoming annual MouseFest gathering.

New York Post, November 16, 2004: "Doing Mickey Right" highlights AllEarsNet.com® saying: "This site collects every conceivable scrap of info, including hotel rates and pricing for everything, down to the ice-cream kiosks." Our recommended Ticket Seller, Maple Leaf Tickets was also spotlighted in the ticket section: "Maple Leaf Tickets, though, is legit. It sells Park Hopper tickets for what works out to be about 11 percent off the gate price ([800] 841-2837; mapleleaftickets.com)."

MSN Money Central, August 13, 2004 - "The Penny-Pincher's Guide to Theme Parks" " Consult unofficial Web sites devoted to the park for tips and tricks. Some to try... AllEarsNet.COM."

Seton Hill University, The National Education Center for Women in Business
August 2004 - Deb Wills was featured in the August 2, 2004 issue of "e-magnify" in an article entitled "Putting Your Passion to Work."

MailerMailer.com E-Newsletter
April 2004 Newsletter featured AllEarsNet® in its client spotlight of the month.

Tom Parson's Best Fares Magazine
In the January/February 2004 article entitled "Making Disney Less Dizzying", the first paragraph states: "Do some research before you go and take advantage of advice from frequent Disney guests. Two of the best sources are www.wdwig.com (now allearsnet.com) and wdwinfo.com."

The Chicago Sun Times
Deb Wills was highlighted in the January 6, 2004, edition in an article entitled "Queens of the Internet."

2003

Washingtonian Magazine
September 2003 issue lists wdwig.com as the best unofficial web site: "For the Disney fanatic, this site provides everything from restaurant menus to message boards on every imaginable topic."

Consumer Reports
June 2003 issue lists wdwig.com as a "recommended site" in its review of Theme Parks.

Rockford (Illinois) Register Star
March article entitled "Destination Disney" cites wdwig.com as a website with good money-saving tips.

Parents Magazine
The March 2003 issue lists www.wdwig.com as a helpful site under Best Insider Tips - Timesaving Tricks Column! For the complete article, click HERE.

Baltimore Sun
February 23, 2003 article on Visiting Mickey calls wdwig.com an "unofficial site with good money-saving tips"

2002

Disney Magazine (print edition only), "Where Do I Start? Vacation-planning Guidebooks and Websites We Like"
The article in the Winter 2002-2003 Issue article said: "All Ears Net (wdwig.com) Make sure you set aside lots of time to peruse these pages. The site is packed with Walt Disney World information on everything from how to travel with toddlers to how to survive in the summer sun."

Geoparents.com
The November series of articles, "Orlando Family Secrets" by Jackie Perrin, recommends AllEarsNet™ as a good trip-planning resource.

USA Today, "Virtual Voyager"
Column referred to using Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide in researching a trip to WDW.

Wall Street Journal (print edition), "Conquering the Magic Kingdom"
Named Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide as the "Top Choice" among key Disney-related websites.

"The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" by Bob Sehlinger (published by Hungry Minds, Inc.)
Bob Sehlinger, the book's editor, named Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide "the Best General Unofficial Site," and added, "The (Unofficial) Walt Disney World Information Guide (www.wdwig.com) is the first website we recommend to friends interested in going to Walt Disney World."

Kiplingers Retirement Report (print only)
Quoted wdwig.com webmaster Deb Wills in an article on Orlando theme parks.

St. Petersburg Times, "Site Seeing"
Deb's Unofficial WDW Information Guide is mentioned in the "Site Seeing" column as being "loaded with obvious -- and not so obvious -- information that would take you eons to figure out by yourself."

Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger, "Get the Most for Less Out of Disney World"
Cited AllEarsNet as an "extensive" Walt Disney World planning site. The column was broadcast on the Associated Press news wire.

Travelocity Magazine called Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide one of the two "Best Unofficial Disney World Sites."

Modern Maturity Magazine, "Sites to See"
Cited Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide as a "Site to See" for those searching for all those "need to know" bits of information on the resort.

Chicago Sun Times (print edition only) quoted wdwig.com's Deb Wills in an article on the "It's a Small World" attraction, calling her "one of the country's foremost experts on Disney World..."

ON Magazine (produced by Time, Inc.) listed www.WDWIG.com as a "Quick Hit" if you want WDW information.

North Carolina News and Record (print edition only) said, "In addition to the vast official Disney World Web site, there are dozens of unofficial ones, but none better than Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide."

Investor's Business Daily interviewed Deb Wills for an article on Theme Park websites.

Buffnet.net selected Deb's Unofficial Walt Disney World Information Guide for its Site Spotlight.