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What's on your packing list for a Disney vacation? Al and Andee share must haves for their Disney trips - going beyond the sunglasses and sunscreen. Al shares about his time at San Diego Comic Con and Andee shares her frustrations with the news stories claiming childless people going to Disney parks are weird. Ummm - excuse us? No. We'd love to know about your Disney packing list. What items are t...

When you have a passion for Disney, you're bound to start collecting all of the things. Soon, "all of the things" needs to become "some of the things". On this episode, Al and Andee talk about the Disney items important to them. As always, the pair share their weekly updates. This week, Al shares details about upcoming San Diego Comic Con. Are you going? Listen in to find out where his panels will...

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, an...

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...

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 Faceb...

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 Passpor...

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...

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 t...

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 Faceb...

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 s...

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!

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 , T...

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 rev...

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 , an...

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 E...

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 Takin...

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...

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 wh...

"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 . D...

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 Am...

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 t...

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...

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 , T...