We've talked about Disneyland Resort Hotels, but Walt Disney World is an entirely different animal. The WDW property is the size of San Francisco! And with included transportation options like Magical Express, Disney Transit, boats and other watercraft, and even the Skyliner, staying on-site means you never leave the magic. Check in with Al and Andee as they discuss the Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa resorts to see which is right for you. We also talk about our dream stays. If someone...
Jul 01, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Onsite? Offsite? This debate on where to stay when visiting the Disneyland Resort Hotels is never-ending. It's no surprise DLR hotels are more expensive than their surrounding counterparts, but are the benefits worth the cost? Al and Andee talk about each of the Disneyland Resort Hotels and the perks associated with staying there. Share your opinions about the hotels at the Disneyland Resort. You can also pipe in on latest Toy Story flick. Have you seen #4? What's your take? Let us know in the c...
Jun 23, 2019•43 min•Ep. 32
It's true, Al and Andee compete Disney fandom constantly, but Al is the clear winner in this episode's "Disney Week". Just back from Disneyland and opening day in Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Al shares a magic completely different than princesses and pixie dust. What are your thoughts on Disney's newest land? Have you been? Are you going? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listen...
Jun 03, 2019•55 min•Ep. 31
They may not be the stars of the show, but Disney sidekicks can make or break a movie. Whether they capture our hearts with sentiment or crack us up with laughter, there is no denying love for these supporting characters. Al and Andee share their top 5 co-stars in favorite Disney films. Do you agree with their choices? What did they miss? They open the episode with news about Disney's Flex Passport and rumors about a Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Party in Disneyland. Tune in and catch up on t...
May 20, 2019•47 min•Ep. 30
Sometimes at a Disney Park, you need a break from the twists and turns, starts and stops. Maybe you don't like motion at all and prefer to take in Disney's more mellow attractions. Maybe you just like singing, dancing, and spectacular stunts. Whatever the case, Disney fans know there are more to the parks than roller coasters and dark rides. Al and Andee cover their top 5 entertainment options at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. We'd love to know what your favorites are, as well? ...
May 09, 2019•40 min•Ep. 29
Streaming ALL DISNEY ALL THE TIME? Now, please. Sigh, we'll need to wait until November, but we are UBER excited about Disney Plus! (You can tell by the ALL CAPS.) As always, we share the Disney news of our week. This episode, Al shares the exciting reservation news for Star Wars, The Galaxy's Edge! Then, Al and Andee discuss what they are most excited about in Disney's newest venture. Check out the programing list from CNET here. What are YOU most excited about? We want to hear if you're waitin...
Apr 28, 2019•36 min•Ep. 28
So much is happening in the wonderful world of Disney! No Smoking rules, stroller rules, Star Wars bathroom rules - so. many. rules. Check in with Al and Andee as they discuss the latest on the Fox acquisition, Dumbo, Aladdin on stage, World of Disney, Epcot festival dates and more. We'd love to hear from you - how do you feel about the latest? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listen...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 27
What's your favorite Disney song? Can you do it...can you pick just one? We couldn't. Which why we had to break our favorites into categories. (And we STILL have material to do another episode or two.) How would you answer these best song categories? Best song in a Disney Classic movie Best song in a Disney Renaissance movie (The Little Mermaid - Hercules) Best song in a Disney Modern movie Best song in a Disney Live Action movie Best song in a Disney Broadway production Let us know in the comme...
Mar 27, 2019•40 min•Ep. 26
Ah, the Disney Villain. Do we fear them? Love them? Laugh at them? Yes. Al and Andee come up with their own creative categories to pick the "Best of". Do you agree with their choices? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. “C” ya real soon!...
Mar 21, 2019•34 min•Ep. 25
With the release of Pixar's, Sparkshorts, Al and Andee share what they think so far. Of course, they also want to share the Disney/Pixar Shorts which have touched their lives. We'd love to hear from you. Do you prefer the classic short films for the laughs, music, and nostalgia or the later shorts which may pull more at the heartstrings? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. “C...
Mar 04, 2019•51 min•Ep. 24
When you visit the Disney Parks often, it's no surprise that most memories are Disney related. Al and Andee share their top five meaningful moments over their Disney years. Trust us - limiting it to five was TOUGH! We hope you enjoy hearing about these and we'd love to hear about yours! Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. “C” ya real soon! Discussed on podcast: This very real...
Feb 21, 2019•39 min•Ep. 23
Just in time for celebrating your Valentine, Al and Andee share their favorite table service restaurants at the USA Disney Resorts. Whether you are looking for a romantic table for two or a place for the whole family to sit down for a good meal, they've got you covered. What are your favorite places to eat at the Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. “C” ya real s...
Feb 14, 2019•43 min•Ep. 22
Anxiety. It's paralyzing. If you don't have anxiety, you've probably never experienced the invisible walls closing in on you, your heart beating so fast you think you may pass out, the world spinning, or knowing there is no "fight" - only "flight". Anxiety isn't fun and it can range from mild episodes to a severe diagnosis. So what happens when you have an anxiety attack at the Happiest Place on Earth? Al and Andee discuss what anxiety can be and how to prepare for panic attacks when visiting Di...
Jan 31, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Andee was wrong. This is not surprising. But she was wrong to a whole bunch of people and now she apologizes. There was a time, just a few months ago, when Andee may have steered you away from buying into the Disney Vacation Club. My, how quickly times change. Listen to the podcast. Call Andee a hypocrite. And then look at these photos we promised we'd post. Drinks at the Epcot Member Lounge Taking a break Our new home away from home, Copper Creek at Disney's Wilderness Lodge So, are you ready t...
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Dec 30, 2018•52 min•Ep. 18
Andee just returned from Walt Disney World at Christmastime and has a lot to share. Listen in to discover the many ways Disney celebrates the season and learn how you can bring a bit of Disney to make your holiday more festive. Have you visited Disney Parks during Christmas/Hanukkah/Dewali/Kwanzaa +++ ? What are your takeaways? How do you bring Disney into your holiday home decor? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review ...
Dec 18, 2018•38 min•Ep. 17
Do you collect Disneyana? What is the fine line you use between casual souvenir shopping, collecting, or straight up hoarding? Do you think about your Disney purchases before you go to the Parks? These are the questions we have for you after talking this week about Disney "stuff". Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. “C” ya real soon!...
Dec 06, 2018•40 min
"Spontaneity has it's time and place." ~The Sure Thing Andee's a planner. Al's spontaneous. Can they both have a great Disney vacation? Of course. Listen in and hear the benefits of making a spreadsheet to manage Disney Parks vs. showing up and taking things one minute at a time. How do you do your Disney trips? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. “C” ya real soon! Links disc...
Nov 30, 2018•40 min
D23 is the official Disney Fan Club. Anyone can be a member , but to get Gold status, you need to pay. Are the Gold Member perks worth the cost? Tune in as Andee opens her D23 "gift" and Al gives us the lowdown of his Gold Member Studio Tour. When talking about visiting the Disney archives, the two reminisce about Dave Smith , the keeper of Disney's legacy. Check out books by Dave Smith at this Amazon link. Are you a D23 member? Is paying for Gold status worth the price for you? What is on your ...
Nov 15, 2018•32 min•Ep. 14
As most of you have heard, when Al and Andee first met, they challenged each other to a Disney Trivia Contest to see who, in fact, was the bigger fan. (Al won. We won't talk about that.) Now, thanks to the HQ Trivia app - the duo was ready for a rematch. It wasn't pretty. Tune in to see who beat whom. (Andee will go on record saying - you REALLY need practice with HQ before putting everything on the line.) Have you played HQ Trivia? Or is there a different Disney Trivia game you believe to be to...
Nov 03, 2018•33 min
You already spend a lot of cheddar to spend the day with Mickey. Is it worth it to shell out even more for more personalized experiences? Listen in as we discuss Character Breakfasts, Fireworks Dessert Parties, Early Morning Entries, and more! Where would you splurge on your Disney vacation? Or are you already paying too much to think about spending more? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for pod...
Oct 27, 2018•40 min
Mmmmmm...Disney food. Jim Gaffigan wasn't kidding. Vacation is just eating somewhere different. It was tough to come up with our top 5 snacks. I mean, really, there is so much more that goes into our bellies between Space Mountain and Splash Mountain. But as of this date, this is what we have. What did we miss and what do you agree with? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. “C...
Oct 19, 2018•40 min
Welcome Home! This greeting you hear every time you check into your Disney Vacation Club resort. But is "owning" (for a contracted amount of time) worth the money? Al and Andee talk about the pros and cons of timeshares and the Disney Vacation Club . We'd love to hear from you! Do you have points at a DVC? Have you considered buying into the DVC? What are your thoughts and experiences with this unique type of vacation? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Inst...
Oct 06, 2018•34 min•Ep. 10
Download Here The Best and Worst according to Al and Andee. Find out which are our favorite attractions and which we would never miss if they were gone forever. Did any of these surprise you? Do you vehemently disagree with our choices? Let us know in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. “C” ya real soon!...
Sep 22, 2018•39 min
On this episode, Al and Andee talk about runDisney and what makes a run at a Disney Park special. Al shares about the reason for his motivation: weight loss surgery. Andee shares the method which finally helped her feel confident enough to run. Have you finished a runDisney race? If you haven't, is it something you'd like to do? Let us know what you like about runDisney! Tell us in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don’t forget to leave a review wherever you g...
Sep 07, 2018•36 min
Download Here Boss Mickey is giving Cast Members a raise to $15/hr: In California, 2019 and in Florida, 2021. Al and Andee talk about the importance of raising the wage for hourly cast members and discuss if a "living wage" is really a living wage. Additional exciting news is the Disney Aspire program. This amazing opportunity gives cast members access to a free education. The plan is new - but we're excited to see where it can lead. What are your opinions about Disney paying Cast Members more? ...
Aug 30, 2018•36 min
Should Disney use their film licenses to expand their theme parks? Or do they need to stay true to the movies they create themselves? Al and Andee talk about the heart of the Disney purist who may be satisfied with a stroll down Main Street, USA and a spin on Space Mountain vs. Disney property additions like Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar to Mickey's house(s). Or does Disney need both? Tell us your opinion in the comments below or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Don't forget to le...
Aug 02, 2018•25 min
Download Here He's back! Al spent last week at San Diego Comic Con and has plenty to share about the experience. Will a Disney fan have plenty to see at SDCC ? Or is money better spent at Disney's own mega-convention, D23 Expo ? Check out what we have to say and let us know which you would choose for your vacation! Tell us in the comments or find us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Links from show: San Diego Comic Con D 23 Expo Comic Con Planning with Al Day Mouse-Con - we missed talking ...
Jul 25, 2018•35 min
In this episode, Andee talks about her recent cruise on the Disney Dream , Al talks about his cruises on other lines , and together they try to determine if the higher cost cruising with Disney Cruise Line is worth it. Not totally off topic, but they also chat about the new Mr. Rogers documentary, Won't You Be My Neighbor? Have you seen it - and if so - what are your thoughts? Al will be talking it up in multiple panels next week at San Diego Comic Con . If you're in the area, make sure to stop ...
Jul 10, 2018•40 min
