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Does Disneyland need to expand? DisneylandForward.com is a website geared to the Orange County communities to share what could be possible for theme park and area beautification. Will it mean more gentrification? Will it be better for the residents surrounding the Parks?  Does Disneyland need to expand? They reach park capacity often. What needs to happen so that "Disneyland will never be complete...

Touring Disney Parks is a blast and even the most fit person will be tired after a full day. What about those with health or mobility issues? Can they have just as much fun? Andee took her parents to Walt Disney World over Christmas. Hear what we learned about slow going in the Parks as well as what to do if you need medical attention. It was quite the education!  Did we miss anything? Let us know...

From all of us to all of you, a very merry Christmas. For on this bright and joyful night, we're glad to have you with us.* It's the holiday season and we have you and the Disney fans in your life covered. From the few dollar gifts to the many dollar presents, we hope you'll find what you're looking for here. Did we miss anything?  Let us know on  YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper...

Al and Andee both visited Disneyland recently and share new openings and observations.  Also, the two had very different opinions about the latest Disney release, Wish. Whom do you agree with? What did they miss?  Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling Disney Community Duelists .  We appreciate reviews wherever you go t...

The Marvels is coming out this week and we have not been this excited to jump into the Marvel Universe since End Game. In honor of these Bada$$ women, we each pick 5 of our own top female protagonists from the Disney-owned kingdom. Did our favorites match yours? What did we miss?  Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling...

Happy 100th Anniversary, Disney! On this episode, Al and Andee talk about the latest Disney Short, Once Upon a Studio and share each of their top 5 moments they think made the studio what it is today. Do you agree with their findings? Or did they miss something?  Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling Disney Community D...

Every so often, Al likes to challenge Andee to a trivia game to make sure he's still the winner. Did it work this time? Listen in to find out!  How many times did you yell at them because you knew the answer when they didn't?  Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling Disney Community Duelists .  We appreciate reviews wher...

Destination D23 had the announcements and we're talking about them! No more Dinoland in DAK, Pirate Taverns, Avengers rides, and more.  What do you think? Are you happy or sad by these changes?  Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling Disney Community Duelists .  We appreciate reviews wherever you go to for podcast liste...

It's not unusual for Al and Andee to disagree about cruise lines, this time Andee talks about her recent trip on Holland America. How does Holland rate against Disney Cruise Line? And what personalities would do best on the cruise lines Al and Andee have sailed with?  Andee also shares about her recent Disneyland trip; Rogers! The Musical, exclusive Club 33, and dinner at Magic Key Terrace.  Conne...

It's the second of our First Timer series - what are the top 5 things we believe you MUST do when visiting Magic Kingdom for the first time. Again, Al and Andee agree…sometimes.  What did we miss? What's your favorite recommendation for first timers? Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling Disney Community Duelists .  We...

It's the first of our First Timer series - what are the top 5 things we believe you MUST do when visiting Disneyland for the first time? Al and Andee have completely different ideas. Whom do you agree with? Are attractions the things to hit? What about parades? And what is a can't miss food item. What did we miss? Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with th...

Sometimes you need a happy song to uplift your mood. Which song makes you whistle while you work? Al and Andee each come up with 5 songs which brighten their moods as soon as they hear them. What songs did we miss? Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling Disney Community Duelists .  We appreciate reviews wherever you go...

Where do you find that extra special experience at Disney Parks? Events and Enchanted Extras will provide the fun you're looking for. Al and Andee invite Andee's daughter, Emma, and her boyfriend, Fernando to talk about the extras they did recently and we all cover some we did over past trips. We cover fishing expeditions, Dolphins in Depth, the Wild Africa Trek, Behind the Seeds, and more!  Have...

Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. While we are in the beginning stages of learning the ins and outs of ChatGPT, we thought we'd put the bot to the test and have it plan our Disney vacation. Did ChatGPT get it right? Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling Disney Community Duelists .  We would LOVE a review whereve...

Ok, Disney fans! How much Disney info are you willing to pay for? Will you spend money on a day of park admission PLUS the cost of a behind the scenes tour?  Al and Andee talk about some of the more popular tours Disney offers: The Walt Disney Studio Tour Keys to the Kingdom Tour Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour / Walt's Main Street Story Tour   The tour has changed names and shortened a bit from the...

We're walking right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A.! And then power-trotting to the back of the park. And then standing in line for an hour. Repeat. OUCH! Our hips! Our knees! Our backs! The kids are melting down! Why did we pay so much for this vacation???  Lucky for us, tri-athlete, physical therapist, and owner of Pace Pediatric Therapy, Melissa Meyer is here with advice. How can we get t...

Ok. It's Disney. A cruise for families. But can there be TOO many kids on a Disney Cruise?  Andee just returned from her trip on the Disney Wonder. Hear what she has to say about an adult trip on the Disney Cruise Line and how the over-18 areas differed from past cruises.  Also in this episode: Andee meets a "Real Housewife"  Lots of TikTok/Instagram/YouTubers on the cruise.  Would you go on a Dis...

Al and Andee talk about the Disney event held by Heritage Auctions.  What would they buy if money wasn't an object?  Why were they pulled towards these items? Watch Al make a bid for an item in real time! Do we have any Disney collectors here? Join the conversation with the rest of our community at Dueling Disney Community Duelists  Do you have an item which you'd love to place a bid?  Let us know...

We've had conversations about the Disney Cruise Line vs. other cruise lines before, but this topic is all Disney. Andee sailed the Magic in its inaugural year and this Spring Break she and her husband will go on their 4th DCL trip sailing the Baja itinerary on the Wonder. Who remembers The Big Red Boat? Who is a part of the Castaway Club? What ships have you sailed and do you prefer the bigger shi...

Andee and Al welcome Andee's daughter, Annika, who has ridden the newly debuted attraction, Tron Lightcycle Run a few times.  Hear what the ride vehicles are like, how Disney worked in the accessiblilty factor, and how to get those once in a lifetime photo shots!  If you are planning a trip to WDW to get to Tron, tune in for some helpful tips. April 4 will be here before we know it!  Are you plann...

In our last episode we shared Disney things we missed from our childhood. Now we share what we think are the greatest updates. Each of us shares our top 5 things. Did we miss one? Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling Disney Community Duelists .  We appreciate reviews wherever you go to for podcast listening, thank you...

In our day, Disney did THIS, and we LIKED it!  Sure, we have reached the middle aged viewpoint of "the way things used to be." Disney is known for changing, but there are still some memories of the past we hold dear.  Listen to Al and Andee's top 5 things each misses about Disney from their childhood.  What do you miss? Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or Instagram . Join in deeper discussion w...

Happy New Year! (Calendar or Lunar - you pick.) Al and Andee are starting 2023 chatting about the new (positive) changes coming to the Disney Parks.  Andee had a chance to visit the site of Cotino, the Storyliving By Disney future neighborhood in the Palm Springs, CA area. Hear the pros and cons about the possibilities of living in a Disney environment 24/7 Links from this episode: MiceChat Gumbal...

Andee just got back from visiting the Mouse in Florida and has all the holiday things to share, as well as all of the activities she tried for the first time. Just like she and Al talk about, you can ALWAYS find something new to do on a Disney vacation.  Highlights in this episode include: Al's take on the new film, Strange World All of the holiday fun at Walt Disney World Restaurant reviews What...

What? Another episode only 1 day after the last? YES!!! Big news like this can't wait. Chapek is out and Iger is back in. Al doesn't see the big deal. Andee is beside herself. Where do you fall in the mix?  Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , or  Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling Disney Community Duelists .  We'd love a review at Podchaser or wherever y...