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April 29, 2008

A brief report on last week's 10th anniversary celebrations in Disney's Animal Kingdom, along with a link to the presentation Joe Rohde made in the Theater in the Wild to cast members and passholders.

http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak10th.htm

http://allears.net/tp/ak/JoeRohdeApril2208.WMA

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Linda Mac writes about Sorcerer Mickey's new digs at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Laura Gilbreath talks about midweek fun at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begin, now with a monthly prize drawing!

Guest Blogger Caitlin Burns concludes her tips and experiences visiting Walt Disney World as a teen!

Guest Blogger Jeanine Y. shares her photos and final thoughts on her visit to Tokyo Disneyland.

Michelle Scribner MacLean talks about the Disney Mickey Mom's Club.

Anita Answer takes Mike Scopa up on his "4 parks in 1 day" challenge. She also has part 1.5 of the Anatomy of an Anita Answer Column in her latest blog.

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on how likely more Christmas parties are; which Value Resorts have the largest rooms; which beverages are included in the Basic Dining Plan; whether the Partners statue always faced Main Street; "Love Bug" season in Florida; and whether there are any tributes to Ub Iwerks at the World.

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Photo of the Week -- is new every Monday. We give you a chance to show us the World through YOUR camera lens!

This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "May 2008 Walt DIsney World Bits and Bites". If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 96,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

 

April 22, 2008

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Guest Blogger Caitlin Burns shares her tips and experiences visiting Walt Disney World as a teen!

In the View from Scopa Towers, Mike Scopa discusses the practicalities of visiting the four Disney theme parks in one day.

Laura Gilbreath reviews the PCH Grill.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begin, now with a monthly prize drawing!

Guest Blogger Jeanine Y. shares her photos and thoughts on her visit to Tokyo Disneyland.

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on her favorite rides and attractions; whether Tink is real; where to get a counter service breakfast at Epcot; what's that Mission: Space song; how a "Hard Ticket" Event works; and how many "Elevator Shafts" are on the Tower of Terror.

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Recipe Updates - thanks to Angela Schneider, Annette Hoffman, Andrea Hardee, Pam Terry, Laura, Carol Bolger, Melissa Witkus, Michelle Pickren, Heather Stanley

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Photo of the Week -- is new every Monday. We give you a chance to show us the World through YOUR camera lens!

This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Polynesian Paradise" by AllEars® Feature Writer Jack Spence. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 96,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

 

April 15, 2008

Erin Blackwell updated the Fort Wilderness Fact Sheet to include all the new loop change dates.

Want to know where you can meet the AllEars® Team? Keep an eye on our public appearances here: http://allears.net/btp/teammeets.htm

Every other month or so Disney puts out "Dateline Disney," a press release on various happenings around the World. See the May/June 2008 Dateline Disney here: http://allears.net/news/dd.htm

Disneyland Correspondent Laura Gilbreath spent the weekend at Disney's California Food & Wine Festival, and shares lots of info and photos relating to the event:

-- What's New? and Touring Tips
-- Photo Gallery
--
NEW! Wandering the Land during the Food and Wine Festival

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Laura Gilbreath reports live from Disney's California Food and Wine Festival.

Linda Mac writes about Sea World's Aquatica Grand Opening.

Deb Wills shares a brief overview of her upcoming adventures.

Steve Barrett spots Hidden Mickeys at Disney's Wide World of Sports.

Jack Spence shares emails received about his blogs.

In the View from Scopa Towers, Mike Scopa and Michelle Scribner MacLean discuss the pros and cons of taking your child out of school to visit Walt Disney World.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begin, now with a monthly prize drawing!

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on 1998 burger prices; the "Mystery Area" near the International Gateway; why there is no Land/Sea Package with Deluxe Dining; boat dock locations at Downtown Disney; mystery restaurant of the 1970s; and park capacity closing phases.

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Captain Mike" by AllEars® Feature Writer Mike Scopa. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 96,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

 

April 8, 2008

AllEars.Net has a brand new Amazon store! It is now much easier to read through the category listings and find what you're looking for.

And don't forget our CafePress logo merchandise store, too!

PassPorter's Jennifer Marx updated our "What to Tote Around the Parks" page.

The Disneyland section of the site continues to expand, this week with the addition of a new attraction page on Chip 'n' Dale's Treehouse in Toontown by Team Member Lisa Berton.

In addition, there's a new Wandering the Land, featuring Lisa Berton's photos of the High School Musical 2 show.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Deb Wills concludes her report on her most recent Disney Cruise.

Jack Spence waxes nostalgic once more in The World According to Jack, this time revisiting January 1972.

Linda Mac writes about the grand opening of Jungala, Jungles of the World, at Busch Gardens Tampa.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begin, now with a monthly prize drawing!

Take our Picture This! Photo Blog Survey.

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on New Year's Eve and Christmas; changing park hours; quiet places to dine; DisneyQuest; the Rainforest Cafe; and the person "Finding Nemo" is dedicated to.

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Menu Updates - thanks to Brenda D., Mario, David Y., Hank S., Josh, Kathryn B., Johnston

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Photo of the Week -- is new every Monday. We give you a chance to show us the World through YOUR camera lens!

This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Disney Cruise Line: A Cast Member in Training, Part VIII" by AllEars® Guest Columnist Kim Button. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 96,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

 

April 1, 2008

AllEars.Net has a brand new Amazon store ! It is now much easier to read through the category listings and find what you're looking for.

And don't forget our CafePress logo merchandise store, too!

Laura Gilbreath has updated the daily schedule for Disney's California Food and Wine Festival complimentary events.

Also, the festival has added a new signature event, A Special Evening with the Gallo Family Winery.

Linda Mac has put together a new page for the upcoming Simpsons Ride at Universal.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Deb Wills shares part 3 of her 3-night Disney Wonder Cruise report.

In the View from Scopa Towers, Mike Scopa talks with Thomas Tryon, a Disney show producer responsible for bringing the Block Party Bash Parade from Disneyland's California Adventure to Walt Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Linda Mac writes about seeing the Ellen DeGeneres Show taping with the Jonas Brothers at CityWalk, as well as the new Simpsons Ride.

Laura Gilbreath talks about Disney's upcoming California Food & Wine Festival.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begin, now with a monthly prize drawing!

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on a phrase from Beauty and the Beast; the Contemporary's construction and the Epcot Monorail extension; Fastpasses, reentry passes and park tickets on eBay; attractions that infants can experience; how "rider switch" works; and a Disney Institute pin.

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is " Vegetarian Dining Strategies
for Quick Service at Walt Disney World
" by
AllEars® Feature Writer Michelle Scribner-MacLean. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 96,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

 

March 25, 2008

The Year of a Million Dreams continues, with more Reader Magical Moments featured in this week's Wandering the World!

Team Member Lisa Berton has updated our Priceline FAQ.

Team Member Linda Mac has updated Universal Resort Orlando Menus.

Linda has also updated the Universal Mardi Gras Photo Galleries:

2008 Mardi Gras Concert Photos
2008 Mardi Gras Park and Parade Photos

Lots of new info this week in our Disneyland section!

New attraction pages to accompany previously published photos:

Playhouse Disney
Pixar Play Parade

New press releases:

New Fun and Adventures Arrive at Disneyland Resort for Spring and Summer of the Year of a Million Dreams

Toy Story Characters Challenge Guests to Ride and Play Toy Story Mania

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There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Deb Wills shares Part 2 of her 3 Night Disney Wonder Cruise.

Jack Spence takes us back to 1972.

Linda Mac writes about her visit to the new Rising Star at Universal's CityWalk.

Laura Gilbreath talks about Disney's California Adventure's Pixar Play Parade.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begin, now with a monthly prize drawing!

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Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on the Contemporary Resort decor; using clear bags; what happened to the wand; the Kilimanjaro Safari radio songs; a watery Hidden Mickey; the symbol on Walt's tie; and Finding Nemo: The Musical.

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "April 2008 Walt Disney World Bits and Bites" . If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 96,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

 

March 18, 2008

Wolfgang Puck's Express has reopened in the Marketplace at Downtown Disney. Jack Spence offers his review with pictures and the new menu:
Review
Menu

Andrea McKenna has updated the Old Key West Fact Sheet.

Deb Wills has uploaded the Navigators from her recent 3-Night Disney Wonder Cruise.

Photographer Lisa Berton previewed the all-new "Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage" show at Disney's California Adventure.

We also have a photo gallery of the new Pixar Play Parade that opened at Disney's California Adventure last week, courtesy of West Coast Correspondent Laura Gilbreath.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Andrea McKenna begins her series on the Anatomy of an Anita Answer column.

Mike Scopa's blogs are all about the "M"s - Magic Meets, Marathon and Reader Mailbag.

Jack Spence has found a "MouseTrap" in Spaceship Earth.

Steve Barrett explores Hidden Mickeys in Spaceship Earth.

LindaMac blogs about SeaWorld's Waterpark Aquatica Part 2.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begin, now with a monthly prize drawing!

Laura Gilbreath reviews Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen.

Deb Wills blogs about Gaylord Palms.

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on car washes around the World, using single park tickets; getting from the Grand Floridian to the Polynesian early in the morning; leaving something behind in your room; an outside storage service; and tipping Bell Services.

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Menu Updates - thanks to Mario, Heather F., Val

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "It's About Time" by AllEars® Staff Writer Mike Scopa. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 96,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

March 11, 2008

The new Block Party Bash, imported from Disney's California Adventure, replaced the Stars and Motor Cars Parade in Disney's Hollwood Studios this week. AllEars® Team Member Linda Mac saw the parade and snapped a few photos for our Photo Gallery.

Laura Gilbreath has been Wandering the Land -- Disneyland that is -- and shares photos of the Paradise Pier area of Disney's California Adventure by day and by night.

The NEW Pixar Play Parade and the updated version of Playhouse Disney both open at Disney's California Adventure this Friday. For press releases:

Pixar Play Parade: http://allears.net/dlr/news/hnews_dl.htm#dl031008a
Playhouse Disney: http://allears.net/dlr/news/hnews_dl.htm#dl031008

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Mike Scopa blogs about Disney Withdrawal vs Disney Saturation.

Guest Blogger Alex Koma shares his ESPN The Weekend Dream Job Experience.

In the World According to Jack, Jack Spence provides a photo update of the renovations taking place at City Hall.

LindaMac blogs about the Rededication Ceremony for Spaceship Earth.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begin, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

Laura Gilbreath previews Prince Caspian at Disneyland.

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on the Polynesian and Contemporary Resorts, a mysterious film attraction, tickets and Extra Magic Hour, the Deluxe Dining Plan, the "Maingate" area, and why the Magic Kingdom closes early in April.

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Cuisine Scene: Shula's Steak House Scores" by AllEars® Senior Editor Debra Martin Koma. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

March 4, 2008

Introducing our Disneyland Rate and Review Area!

New room photos of the Yacht Club Resort!

Lots of photos from ESPN The Weekend.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Deb Wills reports on a Pin Trading meet she attended.

In the World According to Jack, Jack Spence shares some information on Disney's animated The Old Mill.

LindaMac blogs about Sea World's new water park, Aquatica and Spaceship Earth!

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

Laura Gilbreath reviews the La Brea Bakery Cafe in her latest blog.

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on Magic Kingdom transportation and staying in the parks during hard ticket events, bag searches at the parks, resort occupancy rules, pool hopping, and if there once was a character breakfast at the Wilderness Lodge.

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Photo of the Week -- is new every Monday. We give you a chance to show us the World through YOUR camera lens!

This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Disney Cruise Line: A Cast Member in Training, Part VII" by ALL EARS® Guest Columnist Kim Button. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

February 26, 2008

Erin Blackwell has totally revamped the Fort Wilderness photo gallery, with help from Carol and Gary Cruise, FlSharon and Tonya Weaver.

The Animal Kingdom Villas construction Phase I is completed. The Fact Sheet is updated with information.

Take a tour of the Walter E. Disney Suite aboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship. Thanks to LindaMac, LindaLou, and Lisa Berton for the use of their photos.

New Wandering the Land this week: Yoli Gonzalez took pictures of characters who were out and about at Disneyland on Presidents' Day.

The Disneyland Hotel Photo Gallery has been updated with photos of the recreation areas thanks to Alan Kawaratani.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Dreams Do Come True! Just ask All Ears® reader Kim Howe! She was in the right seat at the right time a few weeks ago and won a night in Cinderella Castle. She concludes her multi-part blog about the experience.

LindaMac wanders around the Caribbean Resort.

Jack Spence blogs about the Liberty Tree Tavern.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

Laura Gilbreath follows-up on some recent blog items, and also shares highlights of a recent day-trip to Disneyland.

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on Cinderella's stepsisters, the size of the moderate resorts' rooms, when resort benefits end on checkout day, the crocodiles at Animal Kingdom, the Tower of Terror preshow video, and "Scary Power Potties of Doom!"

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "March 2008 Walt Disney World Bits and Bites". If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

 

February 19, 2008

Team Member Linda Mac sends photos of the newly rehabbed Contemporary Resort lobby.

Reader Erin Blackwell has updated the Fort Wilderness Fact Sheet.

The Signature Events for Disney's California Adventure's Food & Wine Festival went on sale on Friday, and West Coast Correspondent Laura Gilbreath has updated the F&W page with the pricing information.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Dreams Do Come True! Just ask All Ears® reader Kim Howe! She was in the right seat at the right time a few weeks ago and won a night in Cinderella Castle. She continues sharing her experience in a multi-part blog.

Laura Gilbreath updates us on Disneyland in the News.

Steve Barrett hunts Hidden Mickeys with his son.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on the starting point for SpectroMagic, who's who at the Hoop-Dee-Doo, the pipe organ from 20K Leagues, getting from WDW to those "other" parks, taxi drop-off at the Magic Kingdom, and Disney's "Night Kingdom."

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "The Unheralded Treasures of Walt Disney World" by AllEars® Feature Writer, Mike Scopa. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

February 12, 2008

Linda Mac visited the newly rehabbed Playhouse Disney Live show and shares some photos.

Most of the menus from the Magic Kingdom restaurants have been recently updated.

Larry Heidenberg has updated the Latex Allergy pages.

West Coast Correspondent Laura Gilbreath and reader Patty Winter have put together a page on Live Entertainment at Disneyland.

In keeping with the Disneyland Live Entertainment theme, Picture This! Photo Blogger Lisa Berton shares some photos of Billy Hill and the Hillbillies in a new Wandering the Land.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Dreams Do Come True! Just ask All Ears® reader Kim Howe! She was in the right seat at the right time a few weeks ago and won a night in Cinderella Castle. She shares her experience in a multi-part blog.

Deb Wills writes about her most recent trip to Walt Disney World.

Jack Spence shares details of the Pirate Tutorial in the Magic Kingdom, now performed in a new location.

Laura Gilbreath updates us on Disney's upcoming California Food and Wine Festival.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week, Anita answers questions on bypassing the line for the Nemo ride, the Yeti's true colors, "A Night on Bald Mountain," if your booking date affects the dining plan, a missing owl, and the five singing busts in the Haunted Mansion.

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Dining Out and About - Flying Fish Cafe" by AllEars® Feature Writer, Jack Spence. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

February 5, 2008

Menus for most all of the Disneyland Resort Restaurants have been updated and are current as of January.

Also, we have updated information on this year's Disney's California Food and Wine Festival, to be held daily April 11 - May 5.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Anita Answer writes about her first experience with Animal Kingdom in Deb Wills' blog.

Mike Scopa continues his blog on the Disney Marathon Weekend.

Jack Spence writes about Beverly, the specialty beverage featured at Epcot's Club Cool.

Linda Mac writes about the new Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Spaceship Earth: Re-Imagineering an Icon" by AllEars® Editor-in-Chief, Deb Wills.. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

January 29, 2008

Jennifer Lopez, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Jessica Biel are among the celebrities featured in the latest "Year of a Million Dreams" promotional photos by Annie Leibovitz.

Stays in the new Disneyland Dream Suite will be awarded starting January 31.

New info is out on the 2008 Food & Wine Weekends at Disney's California Adventure.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Deb Wills writes about the special 10th Anniversary Celebration taking place at Animal Kingdom on April 22, 2008 called A Wild Decade!

Mike Scopa continues his blog on the Disney Marathon Weekend.

Jack Spence writes about customized bats at Team Mickey.

Linda Mac updates information on Mardi Gras over at Universal.

Laura Gilbreath shares info on healthier snack choices at Disneyland.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "February 2008 Walt Disney World Bits and Bites" . If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

January 22, 2008

Linda Mac shares photos of a Category 9, Deck 1 stateroom from the Disney Wonder.

We have new breakfast, lunch and dinner menus from the Disney Wonder thanks to Linda Mac!

Check out our newly updated Typhoon Lagoon menus.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Deb Wills reminisces about her first visit to Animal Kingdom in March 1998.

Mike Scopa writes about the Disney Marathon Weekend.

Jack Spence shares his thoughts on the Pacific Electric Railway in The World According to Jack.

Linda Mac shares her experience cheering the runners on at the Half Marathon.

Laura Gilbreath takes a quick trip to Disneyland.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

Menu Updates - thanks to Alex Freeman, LindaMac, Zingor, Marie

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "The American Adventure - Experience It!" by AllEars® Columnist, Mike Scopa . If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.


January 15, 2008

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Mike Scopa continues his reports on his recent Walt Disney World Marathon experience.

Jack Spence updates his report on the Monorail t-shirt, and writes about a recent visit to Animal Kingdom's Pizzafari.

Laura Gilbreath blogs about the Toy Story Zoetrope at Disney's California Adventure.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

Menu Updates - thanks to Caren, Nadine Daniels, Tracie

Recipe Updates - thanks to Pam G., Kelly Rose, S. Button

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Romance in the Air - Tips from AllEars® Readers". If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

January 8, 2008

Picture This Blogger Lisa Berton submits photo updates for the Disney Wonder Cruise evening shows, including: Dreams, Hidden Mickeys, Hercules the Muse-ical and more.

This week Wandering the World spotlights more AllEars® Readers who have received Magical Moments courtesy of the Year of a Million Dreams.

There's always something new at AllEars® Blog Central:

Mike Scopa focuses on getting ready for this week's WDW Marathon.

Jack Spence blogs about the latest merchandise at WDW, a new monorail T-Shirt.

Laura Gilbreath blogs about Disneyland's 70th Anniversary exhibit of Snow White.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins, now with a monthly prize drawing!!

Deb Wills concludes her report on MouseFest 2007!

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "January 2008 Walt Disney World Bits and Bites". If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.

December 18, 2007

Spaceship Earth continues to have periodic soft openings. Lucky folks at the right place at the right time have been able to experience the newly rehabbed attraction. Read what they have to say (but beware of spoilers): http://allearsnet.com/tp/ep/e_spe1.htm

Lisa Berton shares her photographs of Hercules the Muse-ical shown on the Disney Wonder 3- and 4-night cruises.

There's always something new at All Ears® Blog Central:

AllEars® Team Members continue to share photos and reports from Mousefest 2007:

Deb Wills
LindaMac
Mike Scopa
Michelle Scribner-MacLean

In the World According to Jack , Jack Spence shows us the new Crystal Arts store in the Magic Kingdom.

All Ears® Reader Kathy Lowe was Wandering the Land for the first time ever this week. She has photos of Disneyland's holiday decorations and festivities.

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December 11, 2007

There's always something new at All Ears® Blog Central:

Several AllEars® Team Members are back from MouseFest and share photos and reports:

Deb Wills
LindaMac
Mike Scopa
Barrie Brewer

In the World According to Jack , Jack Spence discusses recent changes around Epcot, including the new food stands stationed around World Showcase.

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "It's Your Anniversary! A Case for Spending It at Walt Disney World" by ALL EARS® Guest Columnist Michelle Scribner-MacLean . If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.


December 4, 2007

A NEW Photo Gallery for the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.

There's always something new at All Ears® Blog Central:

Deb Wills is on the MouseFest Cruise and sending photos and reports.

Steve Barrett is also gearing up for looking for Hidden Mickeys during MouseFest 2007.

Linda Mac writes about "Building the Magic" and the new Curl by Sammy Duvall at Pleasure Island.

Guest Blogger Robyn Kaplan shares her experiences from Super Soap Weekend!

Mike Scopa and Picture This blogger Barrie Brewer are heading to Walt Disney World for MouseFest and will be blogging often.

Jack Spence shares photos from the new Fantasia Gift Shop at the Contemporary and the new Art of Disney store in the Magic Kingdom.

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Where to Lay Your Weary Head" by ALL EARS® Guest Columnist Kim Sutherland. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.


November 27, 2007

The All-Star Cafe has reopened at the Wide World of Sports with a new menu:

Wandering the Land: Picture This! Blogger Lisa Berton visited Disneyland recently and shared some Haunted Mansion Holiday photos:

There's always something new at All Ears® Blog Central:

Deb Wills is making final preparations for MouseFest 2007!

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins now with a monthly prize drawing!!

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November 20, 2007

Our local team has been working overtime covering all the holiday activities as well as the new Animal Kingdom restaurant openings!

Holiday Wishes Photo Gallery
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Updates and Photos

Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights Photo Galleries

There's always something new at All Ears® Blog Central:

LindaMac's Building the Magic gives updates on construction around the World including the T-Rex Cafe at Downtown Disney and the Contemporary's new gift shop.

Jack Spence blogs about the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.

Mike Scopa's blog focuses on MouseFest and getting ready for the WDW Marathon Weekend 2008.

Laura Gilbreath blogs about fun times at Animal Kingdom and reviews the Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas.

Picture This! Scott, Lisa and Barrie share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins now with a monthly prize drawing!!

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November 13, 2007

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party has begun. Photos of the new Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade thanks to LindaMac.

Disney Wonder 4-night Cruise Navigators thanks to Rick Dougherty.

Photos of Port Orleans Riverside, Magnolia Bend - Acadian House - Room 8288.

All Ears Team Member Gloria attended the Food & Wine Pairing at Tutto Italia just before the Food & Wine Festival ended last week.

The holidays have arrived around the World, even though it's only November. See photos of the first appearances of holiday decorations in this week's Wandering the World.

Disneyland Correspondent Laura Gilbreath just returned from a visit to the East Coast and shares a report on Epcot's Food & Wine Festival's Sweet Sundays.

Laura also managed to Wander around Disneyland and shares photos and rhymes from Haunted Mansion Holiday.

Registration for the 2008 Disneyland Half Marathon (Sunday August 31, 2008) is now open. The page has been updated with all the relevant info.

There's always something new at All Ears® Blog Central:

LindaMac blogs about Cinderella's Holiday Wish and the lights on the Magic Kingdom castle.

Laura Gilbreath writes about her recent stay in the new Animal Kingdom Villas.

Picture This! Barrie, Scott and Lisa share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins -- Now with a monthly prize drawing!!

Need an answer? Then read Anita Answer! This week Anita answers questions on a 1990s holiday event at the Contemporary, why there are no Christmas parties during Thanksgiving and Christmas Week, how to purchase park merchandise from home, the backwards writing at Muppet-Vision 3D, the Disney Dining Plan, and It's a Small World.

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November 6, 2007

There's always something new at All Ears® Blog Central:

LindaMac blogs about construction progress for Toy Story Mania, the new food kiosk outside the American Adventure, a surprise Character Meeting and more.

Laura Gilbreath blogs about Epcot's Food and Wine Festival, the Tower of Terror 13k and other WDW observations.

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This week's ALL EARS® Newsletter Feature Article is "Wilderness Back Trail Adventure Segway Tour at Ft. Wilderness" by Guest Columnist Masayo Kano. If you don't subscribe, why not?! Join the 89,000+ subscribers who receive this FREE newsletter every Tuesday.


October 30, 2007

There's always something new at All Ears® Blog Central:

Mike Scopa blogs live from his trip to Walt Disney World and participation in the Tower of Terror Race!

Deb Wills also checks in live from Walt Disney World.

Linda Mac enjoyed the Wilderness Adventure Segway Tour at Ft. Wilderness.

Disneyland Correspondent Laura Gilbreath just ran in the Tower of Terror 13K event in Walt Disney World!

Picture This! Barrie, Scott and Lisa share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins!

Menu updates, thanks to Linda Mac, Nicki, Gary

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October 23, 2007

The 2008 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival continues! Reviews of several events, with some photos:

Afternoon Tea with Stephen Twining by Debra Martin Koma

Inspirations from India - Signature Dining by Debra Martin Koma

Last week, Disney announced a significant expansion plan for the Disneyland Resort , including a multi-year build-out plan featuring major attractions and a new "Cars Land" at Disney's California Adventure. For the entire press release: http://allearsnet.com/dlr/news/hnews_dl.htm

West Coast Correspondent Laura Gilbreath was Wandering the Land again this week, and shares additional day and nighttime photos of Disney's HalloweenTime.

This week at All Ears® Blog Central:

Jack Spence has his own blog now and shares his frequent observations in "The World According to Jack" .

Andrea McKenna concludes her 3-part series of the Free Dining Plan and restaurant reviews.

Mike Scopa is gearing up for the upcoming Tower of Terror 13K and the January Marathon.

Disneyland Correspondent Laura Gilbreath discovers the Haunted Mansion has internet access and anticipates her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.

Picture This! Barrie, Scott and Lisa share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins!

Deb Wills takes a step back in time and shares photos from several years ago.

Deb Wills and Mike Scopa will be blogging from Walt Disney World this coming weekend!

Menu Updates - thanks to Mary Brennan

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October 16, 2007

The 2008 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival continues! Reviews of several events, with some photos:

Party for the Senses, 9/29/07 -- Review

Party for the Senses, 9/29/07 -- Photo Gallery


South African Wine Adventure by Gloria Konsler

This week at All Ears® Blog Central:

Mike Scopa is gearing up for the upcoming Tower of Terror 13K and the January Marathon.

Linda Mac concludes her tour of the Epcot 25th Anniversary Gallery located in Innoventions West.

Deb Wills
continues blogging about her experiences at Food and Wine Festival.

Disneyland Correspondent Laura Gilbreath reviews Disneyland's Cafe Orleans.

Picture This! Barrie, Scott and Lisa share their latest photo tips. Every Sunday a new "Where in the World" photo game begins!

Menu Updates - thanks to Jeff Alves, Jamie B., Heather F., Laura Karbel, Eileen Heron, Werner Weiss

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