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114 Top 5 Disney Things We Miss From Our Childhood

Dueling Disney - January 29, 2023 16:48 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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 ...

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113 Disney Park Updates/ Storyliving By Disney, Cotino Observations

Dueling Disney - January 15, 2023 22:57 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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 ...

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112 WDW Christmas Trip Recap and First Time Activities

Dueling Disney - December 06, 2022 02:37 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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...

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111 Bob Iger's Back, Baby! A Very Special Episode

Dueling Disney - November 22, 2022 03:14 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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 re...

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110 MagicBand+ at Disneyland, Wakanda Forever

Dueling Disney - November 21, 2022 01:22 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Al went to Disneyland and all he got was this lousy MagicBand+. Ok, maybe the band wasn't lousy, but the benefits were! While Walt Disney World has had the infrastructure for adding "+" features, Disneyland is brand new to the MagicBand game. Was it worth it? Wakanda Forever is out! Have you s...

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109 Adventures By Disney New England with Tobi Gerber

Dueling Disney - November 06, 2022 20:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Our fellow Duelist, Tobi Gerber, is here to share her latest Adventures by Disney vacation with us. This ABD vet shares the ups and downs of a domestic trip. *Spoiler - there were a lot of "ups".  Listen to the itinerary as she travels from Burlington, VT to Bar Harbor, ME and hear about this ...

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108 The Right Gear for a Disney Park

Dueling Disney - October 22, 2022 15:46 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
How much stuff do you take for your day in a Disney Park? Are you loaded with family paraphernalia? Or are you minimalist and then wishing you brought that “one” thing?    Andee’s husband, Edd, has been trying to perfect the right amount of Disney Day gear for the last 30 years. From wallets...

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107 D23Expo Part 2 What We'd Do Differently Next Time

Dueling Disney - October 01, 2022 16:07 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
On our second episode covering D23Expo we talk about the fun we had on the Show Floor, the awesome food we found, and most importantly - what would we do differently next time.  Did you attend #D23Expo2022 ? We’d love to hear what went right and what plans you’d change.  Let us know on YouTu...

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106 D23Expo Part 1

Dueling Disney - September 18, 2022 22:09 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
We made it to the 2022 #d23expo and we have a LOT to share. Sure you saw the big reveals in other places, but Al and Andee dive deep into the experience. What was it like to actually be there? From the reveals to the panels to the people to the atmosphere, we've got stuff to share. So much, in...

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105 Disney College Program Drop Off Week

Dueling Disney - August 29, 2022 00:03 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
What do you know about the Disney College Program? This wonderful opportunity for students in a paid internship role lets them work hard and play hard. However, once a student is accepted, it's hard to know what to expect during that first week between check in and orientation.  Andee's younge...

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104 Taking Children with Special Needs to Disney

Dueling Disney - July 10, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Stacey Graves is the mother of five, her youngest born with Down Syndrome. Before Ashlynn was born, the Graves visited Disneyland and Walt Disney World often. How did things change with Ashlynn as part of the family?  Learn about what Disney life is like going a little slower and taking advant...

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103 Is Disney a Religion?

Dueling Disney - June 27, 2022 19:56 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
The Orlando Weekley recently had a story telling the tale of a wedding where the couple decided to put their budget toward a visit from Mickey and Minnie rather than feeding their guests. The twitter post from which the article originated caused an uproar and Al and Andee had to get in their t...

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102 Sick? Disney to the Rescue!

Dueling Disney - May 31, 2022 02:35 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Well, it finally happened. Andee caught the COVID 19 virus. It's been a rough couple of weeks (but not deadly, thank you, vaccines). Thank goodness for Disney+ and lots of Disney comfort recipies. Have you ever been sick on your Disney vacation? What are your favorite Disney movies to watch wh...

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101 Relax at Disney Spas

Dueling Disney - May 08, 2022 19:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
When you think Disney Parks, you think Zen and relaxation, right? Wait - you don't? It might be time to change the narrative!  Al and Andee talk again with Andee's eldest, Emma, cast member extraordinaire and professional relaxer digging in to the many ways to fit a spa day into your Disney va...

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100 Who's The Leader of the Club

Dueling Disney - April 24, 2022 18:15 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Talking about the main dude, the head honcho, the big cheese...Mickey Mouse!  Al loves everything about Mickey. He shares the history, the accusations of Mickey steming from racism, and the emotions that come up when talking about the Mouse.  Andee confesses an unpopular opinion and shares e...

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DD 99 Cosplay and Disneybounding at Wondercon

Dueling Disney - April 10, 2022 16:33 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Andee’s youngest, Annika, joins the conversation after a trip to Wondercon with Al. Annika is a cosplay fan and tells us about the Disney cosplay in Anaheim that weekend. Describing styles, mashups, and even fabrics used - you’ll find something to wear at your next Con. You can check out Annika’...

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DD 98 Exclusive Club 33 Visit and Turning Red Controversy

Dueling Disney - March 20, 2022 19:02 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Al and Andee talk to Andee's daughter and her boyfriend after a visit to the exclusive Club 33. How do you get into the club if you don't have an extra $25k for the initiation fee - not to mention the $15k every year after? Hear all about the how, the who, and the what right here after we disc...

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DD 97 Affordability of Galactic Starcruiser, VIP Tours, and Genie+

Dueling Disney - March 06, 2022 21:26 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
The grand opening of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser looks fantastic, but at a $4000-$6000 price tag for 2 days, it is something the average family will do with their vacation dollars?  Park-goers are seeing VIP tours for more than just celebrities. Even the Genie+ system is costing a huge ...

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DD 96 Storyliving by Disney and Political Clothing in the Parks

Dueling Disney - February 21, 2022 19:31 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Join us as we share our opinions on Storyliving by Disney - we REALLY want your opinions, too! We also get into politic bias in the parks. Should we be able to wear political propaganda in the Happiest/Most Magical places on Earth?  It’s an opinionated episode and we’d love to get your thoughts a...

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DD 96 Storyliving and Politics in the Parks

Dueling Disney - February 21, 2022 19:31 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Join us as we share our opinions on Storyliving by Disney - we REALLY want your opinions, too! We also get into politic bias in the parks. Should we be able to wear political propaganda in the Happiest/Most Magical places on Earth?  It’s an opinionated episode and we’d love to get your thoughts a...

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DD 95 Festival of the Arts Space 220 and More Food

Dueling Disney - February 06, 2022 17:59 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
One of the best parts of a Walt Disney World vacation is (at least for us) food. We tell you all about Festival of the Arts and the food that went with it. Plus opinions on Space 220 and other surprises we found. 

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DD 94 Al on Value and Moderate Resorts and Enchantment and Harmonius Review

Dueling Disney - January 27, 2022 23:48 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Join us for Part 2 of our Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary vacation as we talk about Al’s opinion on a value resort vs moderate resort, hear what we thought about the new nighttime shows, and yes - the crowds really were high the week after winter break. 

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DD 94 Al and Andees WDW Trip Part 2

Dueling Disney - January 27, 2022 23:48 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Join us for Part 2 of our Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary vacation as we talk about Al’s opinion on a value resort vs moderate resort, hear what we thought about the new nighttime shows, and yes - the crowds really were high the week after winter break. 

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DD 93 Al and Andees WDW Trip runDisney, Mears, and Wearing DC Shirts in a Marvel Universe

Dueling Disney - January 13, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
We’re here! And we talk about the first part of our family vacation together. Hear what we think about Mears Connect, running a 10k with runDisney, visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Epcot. And hear what other guests think when Al wears his DC Comics ...

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DD 93 Al and Andees WDW Trip Part 1

Dueling Disney - January 13, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
We’re here! And we talk about the first part of our family vacation together. Hear what we think about Mears Connect, running a 10k with runDisney, visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Epcot. And hear what other guests think when Al wears his DC Comics ...

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DD 92 11 Things To Watch Over Winter Break

Dueling Disney - December 18, 2021 05:07 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Get your favorite blanket, a glass of eggnog, and turn on the fire; we’ve got 11 things for you to watch over winter break. Al and Andee give you suggestions on Disney+ or just Disney related. Pop that corn and settle in. 

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DD 91 Disney Gifts For The Disney Fan

Dueling Disney - November 30, 2021 03:12 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
It’s that time of year! Whether or not you celebrate winter holidays, gift giving is always fun for the Disney giver (and let’s face it, the receiver). What do you get the Disney fan in your life? Al and Andee have all the ideas. *Spoiler* None are t-shirts with Mickey on a surfboard and the wor...

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DD 90 Paying for all Genie and Lightning Lanes

Dueling Disney - November 07, 2021 20:55 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
How is a Disney Park day if you pay for all the extras? Andee’s old friend Debbie Collins joins the podcast after a week at Walt Disney World and taking advantage of all the new Genie+/Lightning Lane options. Is spending the money worth it? Hear Debbie’s story and let us know what you think! 

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DD 89 Working at Walt Disney World vs Disneyland Resort and Oogie Boogie Bash

Dueling Disney - October 22, 2021 04:16 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Andee’s eldest joins the podcast to talk about the differences between working at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. She also went to the Oogie Boogie Bash. Hear what she has to say and get some tips for future visits. Have you noticed a Cast Member difference between the Parks on the two US coasts? 

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DD 88 Happy 50th Anniversary, Walt Disney World

Dueling Disney - September 28, 2021 02:05 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Happy 50th Anniversary, Walt Disney World! On October 1, WDW turns 50. Al and Andee talk about past Disney celebrations and look forward to what is coming up in the next year. 

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