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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 podcast listening. "C" ya real soon!

Friends going to the Los Angeles Comic Con this weekend: Don't forget to stop by and say "hi" to Al!

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" ya real soon!

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 Instagram. Don't forget to leave a review wherever you go to for podcast listening. "C" ya real soon!

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!

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 go to for podcast listening. "C" ya real soon! Links to things discussed: Walt's Imagination runDisney Kellsie's Krew Jeff Galloway

Al with beloved castle in background.

Hard to get smiles at 5:00am...but we did it!

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.