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? Will Disney Aspire draw dedicated workers? Tell us your opinion 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: Disney Aspire Education Fortune Magazine Article Money Magazine CNBC (Photo: Andee's girls with Cast Members from Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular! at Disney's Hollywood Studios.)

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 leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. "C" ya real soon! Links: Forbes article: What the Disney-Fox deal means for Avatar and Star Wars Al's long lost forgotten Pogs.

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 about this, but must include the link for Disney nerds everywhere!   *Photo cred: Steve Skibbe, who knew us way back when.

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 by and say "hello!" Take a look at the Geek Ed panels offered. Have you cruised before? What's your opinion: Is Disney Cruise Line worth the higher price for the Disney Difference? Let us know in the comments or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Al and Andee have both carried Disneyland Resort Annual Passports, but is the purchase price worth what you get? In the next year, Disney has made some changes in the midst of new attraction construction. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of being a Passport holder, for folks who live close to Disney and for those who live a bit further. How much would you pay to visit Disney multiple times a year? Let us know in the comments or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Have you visited a Disney resort on your own? Al and Andee talk the pros and cons of waltzing down the middle of Main Street U.S.A. with others or solo. What do you think? Listen to the episode and let us know how you like to tour the Disney Resorts. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Download Here It's the podcast many friends have been asking for - or dreading - we forget which. Nevertheless, 29 years after their first Disney debate, Al and Andee have finally taken their dorm room conversations to the internet. Make your judgement as to whom is the bigger fan and/or with which argument you agree. Following a brief introduction and a debate which may never be finished, we want to know your opinions. Listen to the podcast and let us know what you think about Disney Resorts. Tell us your favorite! *Forgive our audio on this first episode. It gets better! Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. SaveSave