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Episode 320 – *Disney for First Time Visitors!*************************Disney for First Time Visitors!************************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 320, and our feature topic is *************************Disney for First Time Visitors!************************* In this week’s episode, we each talked about how your Disney trips will change when you are going with little kids versus going with teens. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: D23 is coming up – it will be running in Anaheim from August 14-16. There are 11 new Disney Legends in the Class of 2026! Brenda and Sophie have the list of honorees!
- Brenda: Chris Berman (Television), Jerry Bruckheimer (Film), Susan Egan (Voice), Eric Goldberg (Animation), Anne Hathaway (Film), Bob Iger (Leadership)
- Sophie: Kim Irvine (Imagineering), Dwayne Johnson (Film & Voice), Jonas Brothers (Television & Music), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Film & Music), Alan Tudyk (Film & Voice).
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *********What are your favorite Disney Memories, both as a kid or as a teen?***********
  - Mike: That first trip, 1979
  - Brenda: That first trip, 1979
  - Sophie: The most recent trip and the first cruise, 2026
  - Chandler: “I remember as a 5ish year old kid, my Aunt Karen took me to a re-release of Mary Poppins at the movie theater. This was in the 70s. (1970s, y’all.) This was my first Disney memory that I can vividly recall.”
  - Chandler: “When I was in fourth grade, my parents took me and my sisters to CA to visit my maternal great-grandfather. He was a 70+ year old man with a heavy German accent. Friendly as could be. He took us to Disneyland. While I can vaguely remember a few attractions and probably meeting Mickey for the first time, I remember just sitting on a concrete bench or wall next to him, while we were waiting for others to return to where we were.I’m thankful for that visit, and the two more times I visited him before he passed away.”
  - Robin: “I’m enjoying the parks with my grandkids! We do a lot more with them than we did when my kids were younger.”
  - Robin: “One vivid memory is from years ago. Jim and I rode the roller coasters and the kids sat on the bench and waited for us! Haha!”
Feature Topic: *****************************************************************************Disney for First-Timers!*****************************************************************************
- Book a Travel Agent – No extra cost if you book with Pixie Vacations 🙂
- Look at the dates you are wanting to go. You need to know when you want to go, and what special events might be happening. Also, factor in travel time.
- Plan your top experiences to determine what you want to see and experience, not trying to do everything on this one trip.
- Book your trip as far out as possible so that you can pay longer towards that trip and not have credit card expenses to pay when you get home.
- Time of year, know your park hours so you aren’t trying to go to a park that closes early because of a party.
- On Property or Off Property
- Certain resorts have various transportation methods. Monorail, Skyliner, Disney Bus, Boat.
- What parks are we going to? What do we want to see and do?
- What do we want to eat!
- MyDisneyExperience App – especially when it comes to the park maps!
- Keep your ears open for a LightningLane tutorial 🙂
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What is one piece of advice you would give to a first time Disney-goer?****
This Day in Disney History for 8/10:
- 1934: Walt and Lillian Disney sail to Hawaii from Lost Angeles.
The Weekly Disney Windows
- **Bob Gurr – House of Magic (Magic Kingdom) – “The Big Wheel Co. \ “One-of-a-Kind” \ Horseless Carriages \ Unicycles \ Dave Gengenbach \ Bob Gurr \ George McGinnis \ Bill Watkins**
A little bit of Walt
- *“We have always tried to be guided by the basic idea that, in the discovery of knowledge, there is great entertainment—as, conversely, in all good entertainment, there is always some grain of wisdom, humanity or enlightenment to be gained.”* – Walt Disney

Coming next week: Our Top 3 Disney Live-Action Movie Remakes****

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Episode 319 – **Disney with Teens vs Disney with Little Kids!************************Disney with Teens vs Disney with Little Kids!***********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 319, and our feature topic is ************************Disney with Teens vs Disney with Little Kids!************************** In this week’s episode, we each talked about how your Disney trips will change when you are going with little kids versus going with teens. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Not a lot of Cheddar this week, but the big announcement that I’ve seen (quite by accident) is that The Magic of Disney Animation is opening up on September 14th!
- Brenda: It is featuring these areas:
  - “Drawn to Wonderland”
  - “Off the Page!”
  - “Olaf Draws!”
  - Once Upon A Studio Theater
- Sophie: Before the opening, you can watch a special on Disney+ “Once Upon a Studio” to learn more about the inspiration behind the new area!
- https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-animation-inspired-experience-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *******What is your favorite Attraction Lore/Backstory?*******
  - Deb: “The story that goes with and preshow at GOG.”
  - Laurie: “Tom Sawyer island was an old fort. This is where Tom played as a kid.Captain EO Golden DreamsBugs LandKali rapids”
  - Pam: “So…Kilimanjaro Safari was created to rescue Little Red from poachers that kidnapped Little Red (Big Reds calf)?”
  - Robin: “There is a backstory about the house in living with the land. I don’t know all the deets, but I think it’s a working office?”
Feature Topic: ****************************************************************************************************Disney with Teens vs Disney with Little Kids!****************************************************************************************************
- When planning, decide whether you are taking your kids out of school or not, depending on their age. School schedules matter.
- With littles, you need to keep in mind the ride height requirements and what your little kids can and can’t ride.
- Also, keep on top of what your family’s interests are.
- Choosing your resort. Choose your resort based on your family ages, little kids, think about something like Art of Animation. Teens, based on budget, see if you can get a 2-bedroom villa so there is more space and place for kids to have their own space.
- Value resorts don’t have water slides at the pools, but the Moderate resorts have water slides.
- Keep in mind your family’s tastes for thrills/experiences. Characters, Rollercoasters, etc.
- Disney Magic!!!
- Teens: Sleep later, go to the parks later, stay until close.
- Little Kids: Little kids wake up early, so you go early to the parks, mid-day breaks, and return later to close the parks.
- Dining: take into account your kid/teen’s appetite
- Evening entertainment – fireworks and your children’s tolerance for loud noises.
- Little kids – make sure they know who the Cast Members are in case the parents get lost. Teens, not as big a concern.
- Navigating Lightning Lanes for kids vs. teens can be very different. Kids – you generally choose for everyone. Teens – sometimes they ride things on their own
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- What are your favorite Disney Memories, both as a kid or as a teen?
  - Mike: That first trip, 1979
  - Brenda: That first trip, 1979
  - Sophie: The most recent trip and the first cruise, 2026
This Day in Disney History for 7/27:
- 1955: Future Disney Legend Bill “Sully” Sullivan begins working at Disneyland as a Jungle Cruise ticket taker.
The Weekly Disney Windows
- **Dave Smith – Fortuosity Shop (Disneyland) – New Century Historical Society / Dave Smith / Town Archivist / Preserving, Protecting & Presenting Our Fond Memories of the Past****
A little bit of Walt
- *“Disneyland is like a piece of clay, if there is something I don’t like, I’m not stuck with it. I can reshape and revamp.”* – Walt Disney

Coming next week: Disney for First-Timers****

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Episode 318 – *The Best Disney Attraction Backstories!************************The Best Disney Attraction Backstories!************************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 318, and our feature topic is ************************The Best Disney Attraction Backstories!************************** In this week’s episode, we each talked about a specific Disney attraction and the backstory behind the attraction. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Interestingly, two Walt Disney World restaurants have now introduced a walk-up list feature. The Beak & Barrel in the Magic Kingdom will be adding it soon, and over at Epcot, Geo-82 will be adding it as well. Currently, it looks like the features aren’t fully available but if you are near the locations and look in the MDE app, you will see a button for their location that says to “Join Walk-Up List”.
- Brenda: This is more rumor than anything, but it appears that the Disney Cruise Line may be bringing back departures out of New York City. There have been some updates on various cruise websites, such as the Manhattan Cruise Terminal website, and that is sparking discussion about whether DCL is returning to New York! No official word from Disney, but stay tuned!
- Mike: We here at On the Road with Mickey would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family of Disney Legend Don Iwerks, who passed away at the age of 96 on July 9th. Don is the son of the legendary Ub Iwerks, and Don’s daughter Leslie has also worked on projects for Disney. Our prayers go out to Don’s wife Betty, his sons John & Larry, and his daughter Leslie. He was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Tamara, who he carried in his heart always.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *******What is your favorite Attraction Lore/Backstory?*******
  - Sophie: Haunted Mansion
  - ***Mike: Expedition Everest***
  - ***Brenda: Cosmic Rewind***
  - ***Chandler: “I enjoy the stories of how the early imagineers had to create the attraction ride systems before Disneyland even opened.”***
  - ***Cindy: “The backstory of Expedition Everest and Kali River Rapids.”***
Feature Topic: *****************************************************************************The Best Disney Attraction Backstories*******************************************************************************
- Sophie: Phantom Manor
  - Disneyland Paris (originally Euro Disneyland)
    - Catering to a distinctly non-American audience
      - No Liberty Square, no New Orleans Square, where to put the Haunted Mansion?
    - Multiple languages, not just French and English
    - Decided on Frontier land due to french enthusiasm for the American Gold Rush → Thunder Mesa, Arizona, USA
      - (Marc Davis reference)
  - Thunder Mesa Backstory
    - EVERYTHING is owned by one Henry Ravenswood, founder of the Big Thunder Mining Co.
    - In childhood, Melanie was confined to the grounds of Ravenswood Manor
    - As she grew, she acquired a long line of suitors
      - Capt. Rowan D. Falls – Captain of the Mark Twain Riverboat (sent over a waterfall by Henry)
      - Ignatius Knight – An explosives manufacturer for Big Thunder Mining Co. (blew up in a dynamite explosion by Henry)
      - Barry Claude – An oil-field tycoon (led into the forest by Henry and mauled by a bear)
      - Sawyer Bottom – An owner of a Sawmill (tied to a log by Henry and sawed in half)
      - Jake – Melanie’s final suitor, a train engineer who planned to take her away from Thunder Mesa to start a new life (hanged from the rafters of the attic by a mysterious phantom)
    - Henry vowed to thwart the wedding of Jake & Melanie, but was killed in a massive earthquake before he could. The wedding plans proceeded despite the tragedy
    - On the day of the wedding however, Melanie dressed in her bridal gown and waited for Jake to arrive. He never did.
    - Heartbroken, Melanie vowed to wait for her beloved, but as days turned to weeks, months, years, she became a recluse in the now dilapidated manor.
    - Many questioned if she was still alive, but on quiet nights, her voice could be heard, singing melancholy songs of lost love.
    - All the while, a mysterious phantom (revealed to be the ghost of Henry Ravenswood) haunts the manor, inviting numbers of dead spirits to live there. Jake’s spirit never appears, theorized to be trapped in his hanging corpse, still suspended in the attic.
- Brenda: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
  - The Guardians of the Galaxy are a team of intergalactic mercenaries (some say outlaws) who primarily defend the Andromeda galaxy. I agree with those that think of them as good guys — with an unconventional approach to the Super Hero business.
  - The team was founded in 2014 when Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Groot, and Drax the Destroyer assembled to save Xandar from being decimated by Ronan the Accuser. Recognized by the Nova Empire, the Guardians were hired shortly after by the Sovereign’s leader Ayesha to defeat an Abilisk, but became their enemies when Rocket stole from them. They gained three new members in Mantis, Nebula and Yondu Udonta when they banded together to defeat Ego, which resulted in Udonta’s death. Nebula then left the team as the remaining Guardians resumed their adventures.
  - Four years later, the Guardians joined forces with the Avengers to stop Thanos from collecting the Infinity Stones.
  - Pre-show
  - At the end of the gallery, Terrans (inhabitants of Earth) are ushered to the final stop of the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion, hosted by Nova Prime Irani Rael of the Nova Corps. She welcomes the guests and begins by explaining how both Xandar and Terra were born of the same moment — the Big Bang. She then details how the Xandarians traveled through the galaxy to reach Terra to showcase their culture: by utilizing a Cosmic Generator, a piece of Xandarian technology that creates “jumpholes” that allowed them to create shortcuts to reach their destination much quicker. As a culmination of the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion, Terrans will be teleported to a Nova ship in space to demonstrate the Cosmic Generator. After Nova Prime’s presentation, Centurion Tal Marik of the Nova Corps welcomes Terrans and advises the prohibition of communication devices with recording capabilities (i.e. cellphones and smartphones), after which Terrans are ushered into the teleportation chamber.
  - After Terrans have been teleported to the Nova ship, the Cosmic Generator is stolen and the ship loses its power before a demonstration could be presented, prompting Nova Prime to urgently call the Guardians of the Galaxy for help. Peter Quill / Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot all appear on screen answering the distress call, only to discover that a Celestial named Eson, seen outside the Nova ship, has stolen the Cosmic Generator. Unhappy with the Terrans, the Celestial uses the Cosmic Generator to send Terra through a jumppoint to the dawn of time, with the intention of erasing its existence, before entering the jump point itself.
  - Quill urges Centurion Tal Marik to follow Eson while the Guardians rendezvous with the Nova ship to stop the Celestial but is unable to do so due to the lack of power in the ship and needing to send Terrans to evacuation shuttles. However, Rocket suggests he can control the shuttles to have the Terrans follow Eson via jumpholes and rendezvous with them instead, as they are their only way of tracking the Celestial in order to recover the Cosmic Generator. Terrans are then led to the corridors of the loading platforms to board their evacuation shuttles.
  - Ride experience
  - As the shuttles depart, Terrans begin making their way out of the Nova ship to enter the jumppoint in their evacuation shuttles. Peter Quill / Star-Lord and Gamora assure them that they’re tracking the shuttles to meet them, while Drax and Rocket instead make pessimistic remarks about the situation. The Guardians wish the Terrans luck as they set off, and after crossing the jumppoint the Terrans arrive at Eson’s location, where it holds the Cosmic Generator. Shortly after, the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive in their ship as Eson prepares to throw the Cosmic Generator towards Terra, who disregards Quill’s music from the Guardians’ ship as “noise”. The Guardians then blast the Cosmic Generator from the Celestial’s hands, opening another jumppoint which proceeds to suck everything in, taking them all the way back in time to the Big Bang and eventually fading into complete darkness. Suddenly, the evacuation shuttles are launched backwards in an explosion, and it is at this point that the vehicles begin their spinning profiles on their axis to achieve a sensation of “space travel” while the story develops around them with a randomized song selection out of six.
  - As the evacuation shuttles travel through multiple jumpholes along the way, the Guardians of the Galaxy engage in combat with Eson around the Terrans as they also cross multiple jumppoints. The Guardians finally lead a fleet of Nova Corp Starblasters to Eson, who manage to contain the Celestial and recover the Cosmic Generator. As the Guardians of the Galaxy travel far from the scene, they lead the Terrans to a final series of jumpholes that takes them to the Milky Way, then around the Moon before locking the coordinates for EPCOT and sending them back to Terra. As they arrive, Peter Quill welcomes the Terrans to the Guardians of the Galaxy, the rest of the team remarking amongst themselves as they disembark.
- Mike: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
  - Picture this, if you will…
    - The Date is October 31, 1939
    - The Location: The Hollywood Tower Hotel
    - The Scene: A severe thunderstorm rolls over Hollywood. Lightning struck the hotel, and a service elevator carrying five guests disappeared into another dimension. The hotel is abandoned, and decades later is opened to the public for tours.
  - To gain an understanding of what the attraction would look like, the Walt Disney Imagineering team watched ALL 156 episodes of the Twilight Zone series, and they deliberately chose pieces from several different episodes to include in the attraction.
  - In the queue, you enter the forgotten lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel, complete with:
    - Dust-covered furniture
    - Half-finished drinks
    - Luggage that was never claimed
    - Cobwebs everywhere
    - A stopped grandfather clock
    - Basically, what you are entering is into a space that has not changed since that fateful night, October 31, 1939.
  - As for the ride itself, well, you don’t just fall. You enter the 5th dimension that Rod Serling mentioned in the opening of every episode of The Twilight Zone. Then, you don’t just fall – you fall FASTER than gravity! Lastly, computer technology since 2002 randomly changes each drop sequence, so you never have the same exact ride each time.
  - As for the building – it is deliberately built at 199 feet. This is because if it was 200 feet tall, FAA regulations would require an airplane beacon be placed on top of the building, which would affect the theming of the attraction.
  - Fun Fact: In two days from the airing of this episode, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will celebrate its 32nd anniversary of opening on July 22, 1994
  - “Tower of Terror isn’t my favorite attraction. However, the way the Imagineers have created such a suspension of disbelief, it is truly like you have left Florida, you have left Walt Disney World, you have left Hollywood Studios, and you have entered another time, another place, and entered into the Hollywood Tower Hotel on October 31, 1939. That is why this backstory is so captivating to me.”
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What is your favorite Attraction Lore/Backstory?**
This Day in Disney History for 7/20:
- 1890: Actress Verna Felton is born
The Weekly Disney Windows
- *Jack Lindquist*
A little bit of Walt
- **“If I can’t find a theme, I can’t make a film anyone else will feel. I can’t laugh at intellectual humor. I’m just corny enough to like to have a story hit me over the heart.”** – Walt Disney

Coming next week: Disney with Teens vs Disney with Little Kids****

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Episode 317 – *Ranked by You: Top Snacks, Rides, and Resorts Voted by Our Audience!************************Ranked by You: Top Snacks, Rides, and Resorts Voted by Our Audience!***********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 317, and our feature topic is ************************Ranked by You: Top Snacks, Rides, and Resorts Voted by Our Audience!************************* This week, we are turning the show over to you to answer the burning questions we put in our polls in the On the Road with Mickey group on Facebook! Here’s what we talked about:

No Cheddar from the Big Cheese this week!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *******Is there someone you want to take to Disney who hasn’t been with you before?*******
  - Sophie: My future husband
  - Brenda: Ivy
  - Mike: Clint (& Natalie), Jim
  - Chrissy: “I wanted to take my Grandma before she passed away.”
  - Chandler: “While she has been to WDW three times, my wife has not been to Disneyland. I want to take her there.”
  - Sheila: “Yes my Emma”
Feature Topic: ***************************************************************************Ranked by You: Top Snacks, Rides, and Resorts Voted by Our Audience!***************************************************************************
- Top Snacks at Walt Disney World
  - Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar 20%
  - Dole Whip 18%
  - Mickey Pretzel 13%
  - Beignets 10%
  - Popcorn 10%
  - Cheeseburger Spring Rolls 6%
  - Carrot Cake Cookie 4%
  - Cupcakes 4%
  - Chocolate Cake at The Plaza 3%
  - French Baguette 3%
  - Pretzel Bread Pudding 3%
  - Warm Cinnamon Roll 2%
  - Soft-Serve Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone 2%
  - Skolebrod (School Bread) 1%
  - Bao Buns 1%
- Top Rides at Walt Disney World
  - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 14%
  - Haunted Mansion 13%
  - Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 13%
  - Avatar: Flight of Passage 12%
  - Seven Dwarf Mine Train 5%
  - Expedition Everest 5%
  - Peter Pan’s Flight 4%
  - Slinky Dog Dash 4%
  - Tower of Terror 4%
  - Kilimanjaro Safaris 4%
  - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 4%
  - TTA Peoplemover 4%
  - Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress 4%
  - Mickey’s PhilharMagic 3%
  - Living with the Land 3%
  - Navi River Journey 1%
  - Alien Swirling Saucers 1%
  - The Enchanted Tiki Room 1%
  - Astro Orbiter 1%
- Top Resorts at Walt Disney World
  - Animal Kingdom Lodge 14%
  - Port Orleans Riverside 12%
  - Wilderness Lodge 10%
  - Pop Century 8%
  - Yacht Club 8%
  - Boardwalk Inn 8%
  - Contemporary Resort 8%
  - Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 6%
  - Coronado Springs Resort 4%
  - Polynesian Resort 4%
  - Port Orleans French Quarter 4%
  - Caribbean Beach Resort 3%
  - Riviera 3%
  - Bay Lake Tower 3%
  - All-Star Movies 3%
  - Art of Animation 2%
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What is your favorite Attraction Lore/Backstory?**
  - Sophie: Haunted Mansion
  - Mike: Expedition Everest
  - Brenda: Cosmic Rewind
This Day in Disney History for 7/13:
- 1925: Walter Elias Disney marries Lillian Marie Bounds
The Weekly Disney Windows
- **Francis Xavier Atencio****
A little bit of Walt
- *“A child is helpless in choosing what is to be engraved on his mind during the formative years. The awesome responsibility is assumed, for better or worse, by us adults. Today we are shapers of the world of tomorrow. That is the plain truth. There is no way we can duck the responsibility; and there is no reason, except sloth and cowardice, why we should.”* – Walt Disney

Coming next week: Ranked by You: The Best Disney Attraction Backstories

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Episode 316 – How to Plan When One Person Is the Disney Fan and Everyone Else Is Along for the Ride***********************How to Plan When One Person Is the Disney Fan and Everyone Else Is Along for the Ride***********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 316, and our feature topic is ************************How to Plan When One Person Is the Disney Fan and Everyone Else Is Along for the Ride************************! This week, we are taking a look at how you plan your Disney trips when everyone isn’t completely into Disney things. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: The big news for me was the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House not being brought back for this year. Originally the news was that it was permanently retired, but Disney has released a statement that indicates that it will not be there this year, but leaving hope out there that it might be there in future years.
- Sophie: Coming to the Mickey Not-So-Scary Halloween Party entertainment this year: Captain Jack Sparrow! Disney indicates that guests are invited to “Sail over to Adventureland, where Captain Jack Sparrow has dropped anchor to lead a swashbuckling series of pirate antics.” No word yet on what that means exactly.
- Brenda: Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will close on August 8 and reopen on August 21st as part of its annual seasonal overlay transformation. When it reopens, the Mansion will be in its Nightmare Before Christmas overlay!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *******How much of a planner are you when it comes to Disney, on a scale of 1-10?*******
  - (The first three answers are from Sophie)
  - Brenda: 10
  - Daddy: 8.5
  - Sophie: 8.25
  - Cindy: “<4”
  - Hannah: “It truly depends. If it’s just me, like 2/10. Work trips I would say 6/10, trips with my husband, 10/10”
  - Pam: “10!!!!!!! Constantly”
  - Paula: “I’m not as high as I used to be so I’ll say 7/10 now”
  - Heidi: “10/10, but I’ve become more relaxed over the years.”
  - Kourtney: “I would say I am a 6/10. The older I get, the less I like to plan my days”
  - Chrissy: “10”
  - Robin: “I’m a 6-7! Haha iykyk!”
  - Cathy: “10.”
- Additional Question: What’s on your Brenda Snack List™?
  - Megan: “Cheeseburger egg rolls are always a must for me at Magic Kingdom!”
  - Robin: “Egg rolls, specifically cheeseburger egg rolls!”
  - Paula: “Dole whips!”
  - Sheila: “Good life gf snack bars”
  - Deb: “Dole Whip”
  - Chrissy: “Pretzels”
  - Cathy: “Mickey pretzel, all American sundae and churros.”
  - Last minute answer- Sophie: “Mickey Ice-cream Sandwich.”
Feature Topic: ***************************************************How to Plan When One Person Is the Disney Fan and Everyone Else Is Along for the Ride***************************************************
- Look at golf reservations for part of your party if they are golfers
- Prioritize the party and what they like and dislike.
- Take them to the parts of Disney that are not so “Disneyfied”
- Tailor the trip around special needs and requirements, such as scooters, etc.
- Acknowledge the fact that your family and friends are still willing to go with you even though they aren’t super fans.
- Look at the weather issues and factor in comfort level for family members.
- Epcot, not all Disney but there are a lot of great holiday activities.
- Focus on what they like at home that is Disney (i.e. movies and so forth)
- Resort activities, pools, etc, that don’t require a park ticket.
- Your resort choice matters to make sure you have amenities that other people will be able to do things outside of the parks.
- Disney Springs & Boardwalk Areas
- Have to try some of the rides! Not all of them, but give them a shot!
- Wide World of Sports visit or one round of mini-golf (as part of your package inclusions)
- Split time between WDW and Universal or other non-Disney Florida attractions
- Very unique, fine dining experiences at Disney. Allergy friendly needs, styles of dining, and there is something for everyone!
- Look at babysitting services or family watching little ones so that the adults can have a date night.
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **Is there someone you want to take to Disney who hasn’t been with you before?****
  - Sophie: My future husband
  - Brenda: Ivy
  - Mike: Clint (& Natalie), Jim
This Day in Disney History for 7/6:
- 1918: Sebastian Cabot is born
The Weekly Disney Windows
- **Richard M. & Robert B. Sherman – Two Brothers Tunemakers – Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman – “We’ll Write Your Tune For A Song!” – At the 20th Century Music Company (Disneyland)****
A little bit of Walt
- *“Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it, they will want to come back and see you do it again, and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do.” – Walt Disney*

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Episode 315 – Our 30-Day Disney Countdown Checklist***********************Our 30-Day Disney Countdown Checklist***********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 315, and our feature topic is *************************Our 30-Day Disney Countdown Checklist!*************************** This week, we are taking a look at the things we think about when we are 30 days out from our Disney trip! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Disney Springs-to-resort transportation is becoming more restricted. Starting June 28, 2026, guests using transportation from Disney Springs to Disney Resort hotels are expected to need proof of a Disney hotel stay or a confirmed resort dining or experience reservation.
- Mike: We would like to express our sympathy to the family of Margaret Kerry, the original actor for Tinkerbell, on her passing at the age of 97. Margaret was the live performer that recorded the scenes that the animators then used to come up with Tinkerbell’s iconic style of movement, so whenever you watch Peter Pan, you’ll see Margaret Kerry in the scenes with Tinkerbell. On the Road with Mickey would like to extend our prayers to her family and friends in their time of grief.
- Sophie: Coming to theaters this September – the 20th Anniversary showing of Cars!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- ******What season of Disney are you in?******
  - Pam: “Missing it Terribly. It’s been 2 years and my next trip will be October 2027. Longest time between visits since 1997. . Yes, I am actively planning 10/27 = changing plans as new information comes along. Enjoy planning almost as much as being there.”
  - Robin: “Sad season. Not sure when I’ll get back.”
  - Cindy: “Still in the roller coasters season and more of strolling pace”
Feature Topic: ****************************************************Our 30-Day Disney Countdown Checklist******************************************************
- 30 days out – if you have not added insurance, decide if you are adding insurance, and then, make sure you make your final payment.
- Start making a list of things I need to pack
- Build the excitement by posting daily attraction pictures of things you want to experience.
- Online check-in.
- Focus on getting ahead of daily tasks so that you can enjoy your trip.
- Mail hold
- Stay in communication with your neighbors so they know you are going out of town.
- Brenda’s Snack List!™
- Create a Spotify playlist for car travel.
- Check out the resort amenities to familiarize yourself with things you can do there.
- Make sure you have prescription refills for your medications.
- Take care of any potential issues you need to address from a womanly perspective.
- Things you might need – e.g. eyeglass repair kit.
- Grocery list for making food in your room to prepare for eating.
- Start looking at menus for your dining reservations to see what you are interested in eating.
- Resort requests – room, building, non-pet room for allergies, etc.
- Resort special events – such as carriage rides and so forth.
- Order those items now that you will need for your trip.
- Resort delivery Disney can add delivery charge fees.
- Disney countdown ideas from books, Pinterest, Instagram, etc.
- Themed shirts for your family, get them ordered at the 30 day mark so that you can receive them in time and make sure everything fits and gets packed.
- Lightning Lane – decide if you are going to order Multi-Pass and Single-Pass – Resort guests purchase at 7 days out, non-resort guests purchase at 3 days out.
- If you have someone not in your family traveling with you, Brenda recommends bringing a letter for that person in case emergency care is needed signed by their family.
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *How much of a planner are you when it comes to Disney, on a scale of 1-10?*
  - (All answers are from Sophie)
  - Brenda: 10
  - Daddy: 8.5
  - Sophie: 8.25
This Day in Disney History for 6/22:
- 1970: The Walt Disney Archives is established in the Burbank, CA studio.
This Day in Disney History for 6/29:
- 2007: The Disney/Pixar movie Ratatouille is released to theaters!
The Weekly Disney Windows
- Ron Miller – Main Street Bakery, Magic Kingdom – 1972
A little bit of Walt
- “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

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Episode 314 – What Season of Disney are you in?***********************What Season of Disney are you in?***********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 314, and our feature topic is ************************What Season of Disney are you in?************************** This week, we are taking a look at the way our Disney Walk™ has progressed over the years! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Disney Legends Paige O’Hara and Mark Henn will be traveling to Chicago, Illinois, for a special 35th Anniversary screening of Beauty and the Beast on June 27th. They will have a Q&A panel for this D23 event before the movie.
- Brenda: The entertainment showtimes for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party have been released. During party nights, the first Boo-to-You Parade will be at 8:15PM. Following that will be the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks at 10:00PM, and a second run of the Boo-to-You Parade will likely be at 11:15PM. That second parade time isn’t official, but the times for the others are and they match last year’s times, so chances are that the second parade will also.
- Mike: What a feel-good story out of Animal Kingdom! The medical team at Animal Kingdom was able to perform a very rare cataract surgery on Kendi, a 27-year old White Rhino, that restored her vision! This is an extremely complex procedure that involved years of planning and truly shows how much love and care the animal care Cast Members have for their charges!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- ******What is an experience that you had that changed from what you planned, but still went well?********
  - Sophie: For King & Country concert cancellation
  - Brenda: MVMCP when we came across the Dwarfs
  - Mike: COVID closing Disney – reopening 2 days before our trip
  - Chandler: Planned a big family reunion to WDW — 6 families, with the kids and grandkids. When it came time to commit, people dropped out like flies. Ended up changing to a week in Branson MO with just the three of us, and my Mom and her husband. It was just fine
  - Chrissy: Me trying to find food to fit my allergies diet finally got help from amazing CMs and chef at Liberty Tree Tavern.
Feature Topic: ****************************Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special!****************************
- Sophie:
  - I used to go with the flow, do what Daddy planned, and now I plan some out as well. Starting to take the reins and also enjoy the process.
  - Working towards having a family to share Disney with and potentially an Annual Pass.
- Brenda:
  - The current season is Chill Season. We are in a time where we’ve done the up at the crack of dawn, then we did a span where it was just the two of us, now we are just chill, just sleep late, just go to the park in the afternoon, close them down, see our favorite shows, ride our favorites, and so forth. Every season trip she purchases Memory Maker, and now she still does that, because you never know when your last trip is your last trip.
- Mike:
  - What I like about this topic is that it gives us a trip down Memory Lane of our past trips. We explored how things were in the beginning, when I would easily take 200 photos a day of our trip, and journeyed back in time to some of our fond memories – like when we purchased DVC, how that opened up our opportunities to bring more family with us to Disney. Trips with Stephanie, how now for me it’s all about making memories with my family, and choosing rides that we can all enjoy together. We also have an opportunity in the future to be able to have Brenda, Sophie, and myself all enjoying the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and recording an episode of On the Road with Mickey in the process! Stay tuned!
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What season of Disney are you in?****
This Day in Disney History for 6/15:
- 1967: Club 33 opens at Disneyland!
The Weekly Disney Windows
- *Joe Potter – Main Street Confectionary (Magic Kingdom) – “General Joe’s Building Permits \ Licensed in Florida Since ‘66 \ Gen. Joe Potter, Raconteur*
A little bit of Walt
- “Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.” – Walt Disney

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Episode 313 – Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special!***********************Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special!***********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 313, and our feature topic is ************************Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special!************************** This week, we are taking a look at all of the incredible things specifically at Epcot that really add value to our day! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: In the “Don’t Blink” category for Cheddar, news from Disney that the Virtual Queue required for access to Bluey’s Wild World, which was required when the area opened on May 26th, is no longer needed as of June 2nd.
- Sophie: Do you like a Pineapple Upside Down cake? If you do, the Disney Parks Blog has the recipe for the pineapple upside down cake that you can get at the Plaza Inn at Disneyland on their website! Here’s the link: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-pineapple-upside-down-bundt-cake-recipe-from-plaza-inn/
- Brenda: The huge news out of Disney is that the Carousel of Progress will be closing on July 6th in order to update the scenes and incorporate Walt into the attraction. It will be a totally different experience when it reopens, which should be sometime in 2027.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is something on the list that we missed from last week?
  - Cindy: Andor
  - Robin: Animal Kingdom
  - Chrissy: A Dole Whip
  - Heidi: Ariel
  - Stephanie: All-Star Resorts
  - Cindy, for Sophie: Anita from 101 Dalamations
Feature Topic: ****************************Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special!****************************
- Mike:
  - Festival of the Holidays
  - Walt the Dreamer Statue
  - Flower & Garden Festival
  - Viking Stave Church in Norway
  - Voices of Liberty
  - I miss Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
- Sophie:
  - Candlelight Processional
  - Food & Wine Festival
  - Living with the Land Glimmering Greenhouses during the holidays!
  - Food & Wine – Hosted by Remy and finding little tiny Remy’s hidden throughout the park.
  - The American Adventure Experience
- Brenda:
  - Eat to the Beat concerts
  - Canada Pavilion – specifically Victoria Gardens
  - Caramel Kouche and the trains at Germany
  - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!
  - Via Napoli Quattro Fremage Pizza
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ******What is an experience that you had that changed from what you planned, but still went well?********
  - Sophie: For King & Country concert cancellation
  - Brenda: MVMCP when we came across the Dwarfs
  - Mike: COVID closing Disney – reopening 2 days before our trip
This Day in Disney History for 6/8:
- 1902: Elias and Flora Disney present their six month old son, Walter, for baptism at St. Paul’s Congregational Church
The Weekly Disney Windows
- Roy O. Disney – Two Brothers Inc. – Dreamers & Doers – “If we can Dream it we can Do it!” – Roy O. Disney, Walt E. Disney, Founders and Partners – Above Delicious Sweets – Disneyland Paris
- Additional Coolness Factor:
  - New Century Notions – Flora’s Unique Boutique – opposite the Emporium in Disneyland Paris on Main Street, U.S.A. – indicates that the business was opened in 1888, which just happens to be the year that Flora Call married Elias Disney
- https://fans.disneylandparis.com/en/family-history-at-disneyland-paris/
A little bit of Walt
- “Well, ‘a beautiful tomorrow, just a dream away.’ That says we’re going places. There’s progress ahead, and that’s just the mood we want for the whole pavilion. Here, for example, is a scale model of the General Electric Carousel Theatre—a theatre in which the audience itself moves in their seats around the stages. The actors? Well, they’re not real people, but they are a talented and interesting cast. We call them audio-animatronic figures, and they talk and act like human beings. The Carousel Theatre will present a warm and entertaining portrayal of how life has changed through electrical energy. The same kind of exciting and unique entertainment is what we’re planning for every area of the General Electric Pavilion.” (about Carousel of Progress) – Walt Disney

Coming next week: What Season of Disney are you in?****

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Episode 312 – *The ABCs of Disney – Letter A!***********************The ABCs of Disney – Letter A!***********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 312, and our feature topic is ***********************The ABCs of Disney – Letter A!*********************** This week, we are taking a look at all of the things at Disney that start with the letter A! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Every week we see additional updates on the transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Animation Courtyard transformation is almost done, and the return of The Magic of Disney Animation will be here before we know it! The Courtyard area is now open, and this outdoor area is meant to draw you as if you were transformed to the iconic Burbank studio lot!
- Mike: Over at Universal Orlando Resort, a BIG change is coming to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The attraction at Islands of Adventure will no longer be included with the Universal Orlando Express Pass system! This change takes place effective on July 1st.
- Sophie: In Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, we reported how the ride was changed to include the Mandalorian and Grogu with the release of the movie – which, by the way, cleared 100 million over Memorial Day weekend! Anyway, in addition to the obvious references to Mando and Grogu, you can now activate Grogu Mode, which replaces Chewie Mode for the ride!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *******If you could be inserted into any piece of Disney media, which would you want to be inserted into? (e.g. movie, TV series, etc.)*********
  - Sophie: Star Wars Universe
  - Brenda: In the Avengers
  - Mike: The Tangled Franchise
  - Theresa agreed with me about The Tangled Franchise! “this for sure”
  - Miss Dale said “Mary Poppins!!!!”
  - Chandler said “Mary Poppins… Even if I were just the guy in the background, maybe sweeping the sidewalk at the park or something.”
  - Chrissy said “Beauty and the Beast”
Feature Topic: ****The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter A!****
- Audio-Animatronics
- Atlantis – The Lost Empire
- The American Adventure
- Animal Kingdom Park
- Avatar: Flight of Passage
- Animation!
- Animation Courtyard
- Princess Aurora
- Alderran
- Adventureland!
- Art of Animation
- Anandapur
- Asia
- Africa
- African Safari (Kilimanjaro)
- Astro Obiter
- Anakin Skywalker
- Ahsoka Tano
- Aladdin
- Alice in Wonderland
- Attractions
- Al Catraz Window
- Aloha Isle
- Aulani
- Disney Adventure
- Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
- Animal from the Muppets
- Asha
- Anna & Elsa
- Ariel
- Anastasia & Drizzela
- All Star Resorts
- Artist’s Pallet
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Awesome Planet
- Caramel Apples
- Atlantic Dance Hall
- Ale & Compass
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *****What is something on the list that we missed?*****
This Day in Disney History for 6/1:
- 1953: The birth of Bob Jackson, also known as Yehaa Bob!
The Weekly Disney Windows
- ****J.S. Hamel** – Consulting Engineer – Disney Gallery (Disneyland)****
A little bit of Walt
- “Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation.” – Walt Disney

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Episode 311 – *Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions*!***********************Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 311, and our feature topic is ***********************Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions!*********************** It is time to give recaps of Brenda’s trip on Norwegian Cruise Lines and our trip to Walt Disney World!Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Bluey’s Wild World Opens at Animal Kingdom Park on May 26th! This will be located at the Conservation Station as part of the Cool KIDS’ Summer, but will continue beyond the summer months. Interestingly, Disney must think this is going to be a big hit because access will be limited to a virtual queue at the opening of the area. You can sign up for it in the My Disney Experience app.
- Brenda: Casting calls went out for performers for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the Frozen Holiday Surprise and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration. Before you know it, Christmas will be here!
- Mike: Congratulations are in order for Jeff Vahle, the President of Walt Disney World Resort, who announced that he is retiring from the Company after 36 years at the end of the summer. We wish him well in his retirement and in the next season of his life!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *****What is your favorite Disney franchise?*****
  - Sophie: Star Wars
  - Brenda: Marvel
  - Mike: Mickey Mouse & Friends
  - Cindy: “Disney Cruise Line and the rollercoasters”
  - Chandler: “Inside Out. I know it’s only 2 movies, but I really like them.” He then added “Ask me next month and you might get a different answer”
  - Paula said “This such a tough one because I like them all…but Disney animation is best”
  - Sheila said “Marvel”
  - Robin said “Marvel”
Feature Topic: ****Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions!****
- Sophie:
  - 3) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
  - 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  - 1)Fantasmic
- Brenda:
  - 3) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
  - 2) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
  - 1) Candlelight Processional
- Mike:
  - 3) Remi’s Ratatouille Adventure
  - 2) Avatar: Flight of Passage
  - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ******If you could be inserted into any piece of Disney media, which would you want to be inserted into? (e.g. movie, TV series, etc.)********
  - Sophie: Star Wars Universe
  - Brenda: In the Avengers
  - Mike: The Tangled Franchise
This Day in Disney History for 5/25:
- 1935: The Silly Symphony Cartoon “The Cookie Carnival”, is released.
The Weekly Disney Windows
- **Gordon Williams – Main Street Confectionery (Magic Kingdom)** – “Safe & Sound Amplification Co. – Gordon Williams – Ed Chisholm” – Window added in 1975, Gordon’s career spanned from 1939 – 1977. He also has a tombstone in the Haunted Mansion, which reads “R.I.P. Good friend Gordon – Now you’ve crossed the River Jordan” and also has one in the Haunted Mansion in Tokyo, with the same wording except instead of Gordon it reads Borden.****
A little bit of Walt
- *“I like the workshop idea, with students being able to drop in and learn all kinds of arts. You know, a kid might start out in art and end up as a talented musician. A school should offer a kind of cross-pollinization that would develop the best in its students….”(talking about CalArts, 1964) – Walt Disney*

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Episode 310 – *Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines!***********************Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines!***********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 310, and in this episode our feature topic is ***********************Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines!************************* It is time to give recaps of Brenda’s trip on Norwegian Cruise Lines and our trip to Walt Disney World!Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale for guests of select Disney resorts and will go on sale to the general public on May 12. This specially-ticketed annual event is offered during select nights from August 7 through October 31.
- Sophie: On May 22, in conjunction with the Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie, the Millenium Falcon will have an adjustment to Smuggler’s Run with a new mission involving them!
- Brenda:The reopening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has brought about an expected change to Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom. BTMRR will now be offered as a Tier 1 offering along with Space Mountain, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Peter Pan’s Flight and the Jungle Cruise.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *****What’s your favorite pastime between Disney trips?*****
  - Sophie: Minecraft has a special 1:1 re-creation of the Disney Theme Parks!
  - Brenda: Creative journaling
  - Mike: Planning Disney Trips, SiriusXM, OTRWM
  - Deb: Planning the next trip!
  - Chrissy: Watching Disney movies
  - Chandler: Reading about other people’s trips. And being happy for them.
  - Paula: Watch YouTube videos and listen to Disney podcasts. Browse restaurant menus. Outside of Disney, I enjoy doing yard work, puzzles, movies and margaritas.
  - Robin: Smelling the body wash samples from my last trip. I can’t ever use these bc I need that smell to start my day!
Feature Topic: ****Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines!****
- Brenda:
  - NCL sailing on the brand-new Norwegian Cruise Line ship Luna. First time sailing. 3 night, 4 day, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Port of Miami, balcony stateroom on deck 14! Queen size bed, sofa, nice bathroom, designed for two people.
  - Hudson’s and the Commodore, same dinner menu. Hudson’s had a more expansive view. Several specialty dining.
    - Italian
    - Mediterranean
    - Thai
    - French
    - Teppan Yaki Style
    - Steakhouse
    - Los Lobos
  - Shows:
    - Rocketman: Elton John Tribute
    - The Eagles Tribute
    - Haiku Cirque de Solei-like show. Very acrobatic.
    - 21+ Cabaret show
  - Aqua Slide coaster, water slide/coaster combo.
  - Mini-golf
  - Midway
  - Gaming area
  - The ship you are sailing on can be the destination, not just the transportation.
  - Vibe Beach Club upgrade for 18+, very relaxing.
  - Overall, a really good experience and I would do it again!
- Mike & Sophie:
  - Walt Disney World
    - April 30 – May 4, 2026
    - Firsts on this trip:
      - First time staying at Art of Animation Resort
      - ‘Ohana for dinner
      - Disney Starlight Parade
      - New Country Bear Jamboree
      - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (first time for Cindy)
      - Frozen Ever After
      - Docking Bay 7
      - Woody’s Lunch Box
      - Slinky Dog Dash
      - Villains Ever After: Unfairest of them All
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ****What is your favorite Disney franchise?****
  - Sophie: Star Wars
  - Brenda: Marvel
  - Mike: Mickey Mouse & Friends
This Day in Disney History for 5/11:
- 2013: Merida is officially crowned as the 11th Disney Princess!
The Weekly Disney Windows
- **Lillian Bounds Disney**
A little bit of Walt
- “I’m always close to projects when we’re chewing over the basic idea. Once the pattern is set, the answer to your question is simple. I let the staff take over and I go on to other things.” – Walt Disney

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Episode 309 – The Disneyland Resort Champions!***********************The Disneyland Resort Champions!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 309, and in this episode our feature topic is ***********************The Disneyland Resort Champions!************************* It is time to wrap up our March Madness of Disney & Tournament of Champions series! Who will win the top billing for attractions and dining at Disneyland Resort? Let’s find out together! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The France Pavilion’s Palais du Cinema will be completing its three month renovation soon, and on May 10, the theater will be reopened with the Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along movies both being available in a shared schedule.
- Mike: H2O Glow After Hours will be returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. It is available on select nights from June 2nd through September 5, and is a separately priced ticket. Tickets start at $85 plus tax for adults, with $20 off for kids ages 3-9, and 20% annual passholder and DVC member discounts also available.
- Sophie: Toy Story 5 will hit theaters on June 19th! Just announced, Disney Legend Randy Newman will return to create the music score for the movie. He has been the composer for all five movies in the franchise!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *****What is something that you want us to experience and share while we’re at Walt Disney World this trip?*****
  - Paula: Check out what the specialty dole whips are in Adventureland. Have a great trip!
  - Pam: Pontoon boat Fireworks cruise out of the Contemporary marina. LOVED IT!!!
  - Robin: All things Animal Kingdom!
  - Mom says, “have fun!”
  - Brenda: Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade
  - Sheila: Killajamaro Safari.
  - Chrissy: Kali River Rapids
Feature Topic: ***The Disneyland Resort Champions!***
- Finals:
  - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 10 vs 1) Radiator Springs Racers 8
  - 1) Blue Bayou 10 vs 2) Lamplight Lounge 4
- March Madness and Tournament of Champions Trends:
  - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the most popular ride at Walt Disney World
  - The Classic Rides (Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean) are also very popular.
  - Dining locations that are also connected in some way to an attraction seem to win out. Case in point: Garden Grill Restaurant and Blue Bayou
  - What will future contests look like when Monster’s Inc Roller Coaster opens?
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ****What’s your favorite pastime between Disney trips?****
  - Sophie: Minecraft has a special 1:1 re-creation of the Disney Theme Parks!
  - Brenda: Creative journaling
  - Mike: Planning Disney Trips, SiriusXM Disney Hits Channel, On the Road with Mickey podcasts
This Day in Disney History for 4/27:
- 2002: The Lion King stage production kicks off its first national tour in Denver, Colorado.
The Weekly Disney Windows
- **Leota Toombs & Kim Irvine**
A little bit of Walt
- “Whenever I go on a ride, I’m always thinking of what’s wrong with the thing and how it can be improved.” – Walt Disney

Coming in two weeks: Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines!

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Episode 308 – The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions!***********************The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 308, and in this episode our feature topic is ***********************The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions!************************ It is time to see what the top attraction at dining location is at that park! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: The Opening Date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets was announced! May 26, 2026! Additionally, here are some of the songs from the song list for the attraction: Song 2 – The Electric MayhemBorn To Be Wild – The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the ChickenLove Rollercoaster – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & QuestloveRock! Rock! (Till You Drop) – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def LeppardWalking on Sunshine – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson
- Brenda: Congratulations to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary since it opened its doors! Disney celebrated (and the animals did also) with special treats for the animals that were laid out to commemorate the anniversary.
- Mike:Have you heard about the Disney Storyliving concept? The idea is that Disney is injected into new communities around the country to infuse the local culture with some of the ways that Disney shines. Next up is Asteria, which is very interesting because it is going to be located only about an hour from where Sophie, Cindy, and I live in Raleigh!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- ****When was the last time you visited Disneyland?****
  - Sophie: June, 2017
  - Brenda: October, 2025
  - Mike: July 17, 2015
  - Kim: It’s been years. Way too long!
  - Robin: Never! Boo
  - Heidi: September 2025
  - Sheila: September 2024
  - Chrissy: Never
  - Randy: Sept 2024
  - Pam: February 2018. I have never been to California Adventure yet.
  - Chandler: June, 2023. I was 53 and it was the first time in over 30 years that I had been there. Wonderful memories. I went with my wonderful Aunt Karen, who lives in San Diego/La Jolla. I cried several times, just being there now that I know so much more about Walt, the Disney company, and Disneyland compared to the last time in my 20’s.
  - Jennifer: 3 months ago
  - Pam: 2 days ago, 4/11
  - Catherine: 0 (Never)
  - Edyth: This month, 4/2
  - Alex: March 20th
Feature Topic: ***The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions!*****
- **First Round**
  - Attractions
    - 1) Radiator Springs Racers 12 vs 8) Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree 0
    - 2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout 8 vs 7) Goofy’s Sky School 2
    - 3) Web Slingers 6 vs 6) Pixar Pal-a-round 2
    - 4) Incredicoaster 5vs 5) Grizzly River Rapids 3
  - Dining
    - 1) Carthay Circle Restaurant 7 vs 8) Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta 2
    - 2) Lamplight Lounge 7 vs 7) Pym Test Kitchen 1
    - 3) Wine Country Trattoria 8 vs 6) Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill 1
    - 4) Mendocino Terrace 0 vs 5) Flo’s V8 Cafe 7
- Final Four:
  - Attractions:
    - 1) Radiator Springs Racers 7 vs 4) Incredicoaster 0
    - 2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout 4vs 3) Web Slingers 2
  - Dining:
    - 1) Carthay Circle Restaurant 8 vs 5) Flo’s V8 Cafe 1
    - 2) Lamplight Lounge 6 vs 3) Wine Country Trattoria 3
- Finals:
  - 1) Radiator Springs Racers 8 vs 2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout 1
  - 1) Carthay Circle Restaurant 2 vs 2) Lamplight Lounge 7
- ***The Winner for Attractions is Radiator Springs Racers by a score of 8-1, and the winner for Dining is the Lamplight Lounge by a score of 7-2!***
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ****What is something that you want us to experience and share while we’re at Walt Disney World this trip?****
This Day in Disney History for 4/20:
- 2004: The Haunted Mansion movie is released to DVD and VHS.
Stump the Soph!
- *Blaine Gibson*
A little bit of Walt
- “I had a little dream for Disneyland adjoining the studio. I couldn’t get anybody to go along with me because we were going through this financial depression,” – Walt Disney
  [So he formed the private company WED Enterprises, Inc., and three short years later, opened the amusement park of his dreams].
  Quote: excerpt from the book Walt Disney: His Life in Pictures.

Coming next week: The Disneyland Resort Champions!**

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Episode 307 – The Disneyland Tournament of Champions!***********************The Disneyland Tournament of Champions!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 307, and in this episode we’re switching our attention to Disneyland Resort with The Disneyland Tournament of Champions!* It is time to see what the top attraction at dining location is at Disneyland! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Over at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, the work continues as Imagineers have begun painting the guitar for the Muppet transformation!
- Sophie: News from Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney welcomed some new additions – Red River Hog Piglets were born!
- Brenda:Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to re-open at Walt Disney World on May 3rd! In addition to this welcome news, the height requirement for riding has been lowered, from 40 inches to 38 inches!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- ****What is your favorite attraction in all of Disneyland Resort?******
  - Mike: Radiator Springs Racers
  - Sophie: Pirates of the Caribbean
  - Brenda: Need I even answer? Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT, of course!!!
  - Heidi: Mine too! I loved it so much!
  - Pam: mine also
  - Sheila: I second that Sophie, Pirates of the Caribbean is the best!
  - Kelly: I’m a grizzly river run gal. It’s quite a ride and I love it
  - Chandler: Does the Firehouse count? A few years ago, it was my first visit to Disneyland Park in over 30 years. I stood in front of the Firehouse, looked up, and just cried. #ykiyk
Feature Topic: ***The Disneyland Tournament of Champions!*****
- **First Round**
  - Attractions
    - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 11 vs 8) Indiana Jones 2
    - 2) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 3 vs 7) It’s a Small World 11
    - 3) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 2 vs 6) Pirates of the Caribbean 10
    - 4) Haunted Mansion 10 vs 5) Space Mountain 5
  - Dining
    - 1) Blue Bayou 6 vs 8) The Golden Horseshoe 0
    - 2) Plaza Inn 6 vs 7) Tiana’s Palace 1
    - 3) Cafe Orleans 5 vs 6) Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace 1
    - 4) Carnation Cafe 3vs 5) River Belle Terrace 2
- Final Four:
  - Attractions:
    - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 8 vs.7) It’s a Small World 5
    - 4) Haunted Mansion 10 vs. 6) Pirates of the Caribbean 6
  - Dining:
    - 1) Blue Bayou 8 vs.4) Carnation Cafe 2
    - 2) Plaza Inn 10 vs. 3) Cafe Orleans 1
- Finals:
  - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 9 vs. 4) Haunted Mansion 6
  - 1) Blue Bayou 10 vs. 2) Plaza Inn 2
- ***The Winner for Attractions is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance by a score of 9-6, and the winner for Dining is the Blue Bayou by a score of 10-2!***
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ***When was the last time you visited Disneyland?***
  - Sophie: June, 2017
  - Brenda: October, 2025
  - Mike: July 17, 2015
This Day in Disney History for 4/13:
- 1965: Walt Disney, his brother Roy, and other Disney executives visit the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Stump the Soph!
- *Wally Boag***
A little bit of Walt
- **“I guess you could call it daydreaming, but that’s the way Disneyland was conceived. A dream that grew into a reality.”** – Walt Disney

Coming next week: The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions!**

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Episode 306 – March Madness of Disney: The Finals!**********************March Madness of Disney: The Finals!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 306, and in this episode we’re concluding our #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: **********************The Finals**********************! It is time to see how the voting went and who are the champions! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Brenda is enjoying a well deserved trip on the Norwegian Cruise Lines ship the Luna! Congratulations Brenda!
- Mike: Congratulations to Disneyland Paris, which has begun a new era with the opening of World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World
- Sophie:The Blue Bayou and Pirates of the Caribbean will be closing for refurbishment next month. The last day to ride or eat there will be on May 3rd, with the refurbishment beginning the next day. It looks like the Blue Bayou will reopen later that month with a scaled down menu, but Pirates will be closed longer so the experience won’t be the same until it reopens. Hopefully it won’t be too long of a refurbishment!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- ***What is something that is coming up this year that you are really looking forward to?***
  - Sophie: Going back to school in May.
  - Brenda: Looking forward to the next chapter after Butch retires on May 31st.
  - Mike: Looking forward to so many things, but especially for where God is going to put me to do His work.
  - Paula: My son is getting married
  - Robin: Rearranging my life and taking charge of my health
  - Butch: RETIREMENT!
  - Chrissy: Disney trips
  - Debbie: Coming back to Disney World. Fingers crossed
Feature Topic: **March Madness of Disney: The Finals!**
- **We are down to the final choices that you, the listener, are being asked to make! Who is going to win?****
  - Attractions
    - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 14 vs. 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris 6
    - 1) Haunted Mansion 6 vs 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 11
  - Dining
    - 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 13 vs. 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 2
    - 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe 4 vs. 3) Yak & Yeti 8
- Finals:
  - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 22 vs. 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 12
  - 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 24 vs. 3) Yak & Yeti 8
- ***The Winner for the March Madness of Disney for Attractions is 2-time champion Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind by a score of 22-12, and the winner for Dining is the Garden Grill Restaurant by a score of 24-8!***
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ***What is your favorite attraction in all of Disneyland Resort?*****
  - Mike: Radiator Springs Racers
  - Sophie: Pirates of the Caribbean
This Day in Disney History for 4/6:
- 2007: The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros opens at Epcot’s Mexican Pavilion.
Stump the Soph!
- *Rolly Crump – Disneyland – Fargo’s Palm Parlor*
A little bit of Walt
- *“*Many of these attractions will ‘come-to-life’ through Audio-Animatronics, our space-age electronic method of making inanimate things move on cue”** – Walt Disney

Coming next week: Disneyland’s Tournament of Champions!**

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Episode 305 – March Madness of Disney: Animal Kingdom!**********************March Madness of Disney: Animal Kingdom!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 305, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: **********************Animal Kingdom**********************! It is time to see how the voting went and who is moving on at Animal Kingdom! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- No cheddar this week!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- ***Who do you think will win #MarchMadness *for Animal Kingdom, and which ones do you think will win for the entire tournament?******
  - Sophie: AK: Attractions: Expedition Everest, Dining: Yak & Yeti.Overall Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill
  - Brenda: AK: Attractions: Kilimanjaro Safaris: Dining: Tusker House. Overall: Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill
  - Mike: AK: Expedition Everest, Dining: Tusker House.Overall: Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill
  - Sheila: Satuli canteen & flight of passage
  - Chrissy: Satuli and Safari
Feature Topic: **March Madness of Disney: Animal Kingdom!**
- *Animal Kingdom 1st Round:*
  - Attractions
    - 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage 20 vs. 8) Zootopia: Better Zoogether 1
    - 2) Expedition Everest 14 vs. 7) Finding Nemo The Musical 4
    - 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris 19 vs. 6) Kali River Rapids 1
    - 4) Festival of the Lion King 15 vs. 5) Na’vi River Journey 5
  - Dining
    - 1) Tiffins 3 vs. 8) Harambe Market 16
    - 2) Tusker House 17 vs. 7) Pizzafari 2
    - 3) Yak & Yeti 18 vs. 6) Rainforest Cafe 5
    - 4) Flame Tree Barbecue 9vs.5) Satu’li Canteen 12
- **Final Four:****
  - Attractions
    - 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage 15 vs 4) Festival of the Lion King 5
    - 2) Expedition Everest 6 vs 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris 13
  - Dining
    - 2) Tusker House 22 vs. 8) Harambe Market 2
    - 3) Yak & Yeti 14 vs 5) Satu’li Canteen 8
- Finals:
  - 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage 5 vs 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris 13
  - 2) Tusker House 14 vs 3) Yak & Yeti 15
- **The Winner for Attractions is Kilimanjaro Safaris by a score of 13-5, and the winner for Dining is Yak & Yeti by a score of 15-14!**
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What is something that is coming up this year that you are really looking forward to?**
  - Sophie: Going back to school in May.
  - Brenda: Looking forward to the next chapter after Butch retires on May 31st.
  - Mike: Looking forward to so many things, but especially for where God is going to put me to do His work.
This Day in Disney History for 3/30:
- 1913: Disney Legend and member of Disney’s Nine Old Men Marc Davis is born in Bakersfield, California.
Stump the Soph!
- Ub Iwerks
A little bit of Walt
- *“Animals have personalities like people and must be studied.”* – Walt Disney

Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: The Finals!**

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Episode 304 – March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios!**********************March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 304, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios! It is time to see how the voting went and who is moving on! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Over at Pop Century, the news is out that the resort lobby and rooms have just been refreshed! It looks great – take a look at this picture – and it really pops now!
- Brenda: The name of the newest Disney Cruise Line ship was announced. Say hello to the Disney Believe! It is on course to arrive in late 2027, and is the fourth of the Wish class ships.
- Mike:Starting this July, the Grand Floridian Cafe is scheduled for a multi-month refurbishment. It should be closing from mid-July until October.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- ***What is your favorite Epcot Pavilion in either World Showcase or any of the other areas?*****
  - Sophie: China Pavilion and The Land Pavilion.
  - Brenda: Walt Statue at Dreamer’s Point and France Pavilion.
  - Mike: American Adventure Pavilion and Spaceship Earth in World Celebration
  - Pam: America and the Living Seas
  - Paula: The Land and Japan
  - Robin: Nemo and the Sea and Mexico.
  - Sheila: Mexico and The Land
  - Cindy: The Living Seas
Feature Topic: **March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios!**
- *Epcot 1st Round:*
  - Attractions
    - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 28 vs. 8) Frozen Sing-Along 6
    - 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 17 vs. 7) Toy Story Mania 13
    - 3) Slinky Dog Dash 13 vs. 6) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 16
    - 4) Fantasmic 17 vs. 5) Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run 11
  - Dining
    - 1) Hollywood Brown Derby 15 vs. 8) ABC Commissary 5
    - 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe 18 vs. 7) Docking Bay 7 6
    - 3) Hollywood & Vine 9 vs. 6) Woody’s Lunchbox 11
    - 4) Roundup Rodeo BBQ 9 vs. 5) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater 10
- **Final Four:****
  - Attractions
    - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 14 vs. 6) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 5
    - 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 13 vs. 4) Fantasmic 3
  - Dining
    - 1) Hollywood Brown Derby 10 vs. 6) Woody’s Lunchbox 8
    - 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe 9 vs. 5) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater 8
- Finals:
  - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 8 vs 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 2
  - 1) Hollywood Brown Derby 8 vs 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe 19
- **The Winner for Attractions is another repeat winner, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance by a score of 8-2, and the winner for Dining is 50’s Prime Time Cafe by a score of 19-8!****
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ***Who do you think will win for Animal Kingdom, and which ones do you think will win for the entire tournament?*****
  - Sophie: AK: Attractions: Expedition Everest, Dining: Yak & Yeti.Overall Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill
  - Brenda: AK: Attractions: Kilimanjaro Safaris: Dining: Tusker House. Overall: Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill
  - Mike: AK: Expedition Everest, Dining: Tusker House.
  - Overall: Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill
This Day in Disney History for 3/23:
- 1936: Disney Legend Ollie Johnston becomes master animator Fred Moore’s assistant at the Disney Studio.
Mix up the Mike!
- Marc Davis
A little bit of Walt
- *“I came to Hollywood in a new pair of shoes, and I didn’t have a suit, because everything had gotten threadbare… And I had a pair of trousers and a coat, a checkered coat that didn’t match. The suitcase was… kind of a frayed cardboard one.
  Well, in half of the suitcase I put what paraphernalia that belonged to me. All the rest I had to leave [in Kansas City]. And it was a big day the day I got on that Santa Fe Limited, this California Limited [train], and came to Hollywood. I was just as free and happy, you know. …. But I’d failed. I think it’s important to have a good hard failure when you’re young.”* – Walt Disney

Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Animal Kingdom!**

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Episode 303 – March Madness of Disney: Epcot!**********************March Madness of Disney: Epcot!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! We are missing Brenda this week, who is out sick, so pray that she feels better and is able to join us next week! This is episode 303, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: Epcot! It is time to see how the voting went and who is moving on! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Six years ago, we were about to start our first trip to WDW for the Flower & Garden Festival – but today was the day we learned that the parks were closing because of the COVID Pandemic. It feels like a lifetime ago.
- Sophie: Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin will be re-opening on April 8th! Who’s ready to go to infinity – and beyond?!
- Brenda:We have liftoff! Soarin’ Around America, which is coming back to Walt Disney World for the 250th Anniversary of America, will be playing on Soarin’ Screens beginning on May 26th!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- ***What is your favorite land in the Magic Kingdom?***
  - Brenda: Liberty Square for the ambience but Tomorrowland for the attractions.
  - Robin said “Frontier land!”
  - Butch said “Frontier Land. reminiscent of the good old days!”
  - Erin said “Fantasyland!”
  - Pam said “Liberty Square”
  - Chrissy said “Fantasyland”
  - Stephanie said “Adventureland”
  - Paula said “Adventure Land”
  - Randy said “Tomorrow land”
  - Kim said “Adventure land”
  - Sheila said “Adventure land”
  - Chandler said “Whichever one I’m in.”
Feature Topic: **March Madness of Disney: Epcot!**
- *Epcot 1st Round:*
  - Attractions
    - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 21 vs. 8) Mission:SPACE 1
    - 2) Frozen Ever After 12 vs. 7) Spaceship Earth 13
    - 3) Test Track 17 vs. 6) Luminous: The Symphony of Us 6
    - 4) Remy’s Ratitoullie Adventure 9 vs. 5) Soarin’ 15
  - Dining
    - 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 16 vs. 8) Connections Eatery 4
    - 2) Akershus 10 vs. 7) Regal Eagle Smokehouse 7
    - 3) Via Napoli 11 vs. 6) Teppan Edo 7
    - 4) Le Cellier Steakhouse 16 vs. 5) Space 220 4
- **Final Four:****
  - Attractions
    - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 22 vs. 7) Spaceship Earth 5
    - 3) Test Track 7 vs. 5) Soarin’ Around the World 27
  - Dining
    - 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 19 vs. 4) Le Cellier Steakhouse 16
    - 2) Akershus Royal Banquet Hall 7 vs. 3) Via Napoli 20
- Finals:
  - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 20 vs. 5) Soarin’ Around the World 6
  - 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 25 vs. 3) Via Napoli 9
- *The Winner for Attractions is repeat winner Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind by a score of 20-6, and the winner for Dining is the Garden Grill Restaurant by a score of 25-9!*
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *What is your favorite Epcot Pavilion in either World Showcase or any of the other areas?*
  - Sophie: China Pavilion and The Land Pavilion.
  - Brenda: Walt Statue at Dreamer’s Point and France Pavilion.
  - Mike: American Adventure Pavilion and Spaceship Earth in World Celebration
This Day in Disney History for 3/16:
- 1911: Disney Legend Harper Goff is born in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Mix up the Mike!
- **Roger Broggie, Jr.** – Magic Kingdom – Little Gremlins
A little bit of Walt
- *“Films stimulate children to read books on many subjects.” – Walt Disney*

Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios!**

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Episode 302 – March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom!**********************March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! We are missing Brenda this week, who is out sick, so pray that she feels better and is able to join us next week! This is episode 302, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom! It is time to see how the voting went and who is moving on! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: In refurbishment news, Walt Disney Imagineering has begun installing interior sets for the Encanto Attraction, which will be located in the Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom Park!
- Mike: Walt Disney World has announced that the Muppet Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which is currently closed to change from Aerosmith to The Muppets, will still be available as a Tier 1 lightning lane multi-pass attraction.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- **What is your official prediction for March Madness MK?**
  - Sophie: Haunted Mansion & Cinderella
  - Mike: Pirates of the Caribbean & Cinderella
  - Brenda: TRON & Crystal Palace
Feature Topic: **March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom!**
- **Magic Kingdom 1st Round:****
  - Attractions
    - 1) Haunted Mansion 20 vs. 8) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover 7
    - 2) Tron 9 vs. 7) Carousel of Progress 10
    - 3) 7 Dwarfs Mine Train 16 vs. 6) Peter Pan’s Flight 8
    - 4) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 2 vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean 22
  - Dining
    - 1) Cinderella’s Royal Table 22 vs. 8) Pinocchio Village Haus 4
    - 2) Be Our Guest 24 vs. 7) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe 6
    - 3) Crystal Palace 15 vs. 6) Casey’s Corner 8
    - 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 24vs. 5) Tony’s Town Square 3
- **Final Four:****
  - Attractions
    - 1) Haunted Mansion 16 vs. 7) Carousel of Progress 4
    - 3) 7 Dwarfs Mine Train 10 vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean 14
  - Dining
    - 1) Cinderella’s Royal Table 4 vs. 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 11
    - 2) Be Our Guest 10vs. 3) Crystal Palace 3
- Finals:
  - Attractions
    - 1) Haunted Mansion 23 vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean 20
    - 2) Be Our Guest 14 vs. 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 21
  - **The Winner for Attractions is The Haunted Mansion by a score of 23-20, and the winner for Dining is Liberty Tree Tavern by a score of 21-14!****
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *What is your favorite land in the Magic Kingdom?*
This Day in Disney History for 3/9:
- 1911: Disney Legend and Nine Old Men member John Lounsbery is born!
Stump the Soph!
- **Tony Baxter* – Magic Kingdom – The Camelot Corp*.
A little bit of Walt
- ““Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland … the blessing of size.” – Walt Disney

Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Epcot!**

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Episode 301 – *March Madness of Disney Selection Show!***********************March Madness of Disney Selection Show!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 301, and in this episode we begin #MarchMadness with our March Madness of Disney Selection Show! I hope you are as excited about the tournament as we are! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: We would like to take a moment in memory of Jeff Galloway, who passed away at the age of 80. He was a running icon, helping countless people achieve their goal of participating in RunDisney events. From his team: “Sadly, we lost someone truly irreplaceable today. We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Jeff — a husband, a father, a grandfather, a coach, a mentor, and a believer in every single one of you.” May he rest in peace. Our prayers are for his family, friends, and everyone touched by his work.
- Brenda: Say hello to the Godfather of the Disney Adventure: Robert Downey, Jr. aka Tony Stark, aka Ironman!!!
- Sophie:We’ve touched on this before, but new details for The Magic of Disney Animation have been released! It will open in Summer 2026 at Hollywood Studios, and it will be part of The Walt Disney Studios district! It will have a look and feel that will remind people of the legendary Burbank lot, and you’ll be able to step behind the scenes and into the stories of some of the world’s most iconic films. There is so much to talk about that is coming to this district!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- **What are your hidden gems when it comes to resort dining?****
  - Sherry Ann said “Kona cafe at Poly and Whispering Canyon …. I can’t even list all the hilarious shenanigans that have happened at Whispering Canyon!”
  - Sheila said “We love the Turf Club at Saratoga Springs.Kona Cafe at the PolynesianThe flying fish at the Boardwalk”
  - Stephanie said “Not sure if it’s a hidden gem anymore, but Steakhouse 71 is ahhhhmazing!!!”
  - Pam said “Love the fun at Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge. Ale and Compass yummy breakfast at the Yacht Club resort. Also at YCR= Yachtsman Steakhouse for delicious dinner”
  - Chrissy said “Olivia’s and Tony’s are our favs”
  - Cindy said “Beignets at French Quarter. Grand Floridian Cafe.”
  - Paula said “I’m with Stephanie…love Steakhouse 71”
Feature Topic: **March Madness of Disney Selection Show!****
- This year, we asked and you answered, so we are expanding our selections to include dining in the tournament! So, each park will have match-ups for attractions and match-ups for dining!
- Magic Kingdom:
  - Attractions
    - 1) Haunted Mansion vs. 8) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
    - 2) Tron and 7) Carousel of Progress
    - 3) 7 Dwarfs Mine Train vs. 6) Peter Pan’s Flight
    - 4) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean
  - Dining
    - 1) Cinderella’s Royal Table vs. 8) Pinocchio Village Haus
    - 2) Be Our Guest vs. 7) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
    - 3) Crystal Palace vs. 6) Casey’s Corner
    - 4) Liberty Tree Tavern vs. 5) Tony’s Town Square
- Epcot:
  - Attractions
    - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind vs. 8) Mission:SPACE
    - 2) Frozen Ever After vs. 7) Spaceship Earth
    - 3) Test Track vs. 6) Luminous: The Symphony of Us
    - 4) Remy’s Ratitoullie Adventure vs. 5) Soarin’
  - Dining
    - 1) Garden Grill Restaurant vs. 8) Connections Eatery
    - 2) Akershus vs. 7) Regal Eagle Smokehouse
    - 3) Via Napoli vs. 6) Teppan Edo
    - 4) Le Cellier Steakhouse vs. 5) Space 220
- Hollywood Studios:
  - Attractions
    - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 8) Frozen Sing-Along
    - 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway vs. 7) Toy Story Mania
    - 3) Slinky Dog Dash vs. 6) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
    - 4) Fantasmic vs. 5) Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
  - Dining
    - 1) Hollywood Brown Derby vs. 8) ABC Commissary
    - 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe vs. 7) Docking Bay 7
    - 3) Hollywood & Vine vs. 6) Woody’s Lunchbox
    - 4) Roundup Rodeo BBQ vs. 5) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
- Animal Kingdom:
  - Attractions
    - 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage vs. 8) Zootopia: Better Zoogether
    - 2) Expedition Everest vs. 7) Finding Nemo The Musical
    - 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris vs. 6) Kali River Rapids
    - 4) Festival of the Lion King vs. 5) Na’vi River Journey
  - Dining
    - 1) Tiffins vs. 8) Harambe Market
    - 2) Tusker House vs. 7) Pizzafari
    - 3) Yak & Yeti vs. 6) Rainforest Cafe
    - 4) Flame Tree Barbecue vs. 5) Satu’li Canteen
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What is your official prediction for March Madness MK?****
  - Sophie: Haunted Mansion & Cinderella
  - Mike: Pirates of the Carribean & Cinderella
  - Brenda: TRON & Crystal Palace
This Day in Disney History for 3/2:
- 2009: Disney Cruise Lines announces that construction on two new ships — The Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy — has begun!
Stump the Soph!
- *Yale Gracey – Buena Vista Magic Lantern Slides – Main Street Confectionery (Magic Kingdom)*
A little bit of Walt
- “We’re all proud of the honors that many groups around the world have given us. And we’re even more proud that the public- whether in theaters, at Disneyland, or in their homes- continue to express faith in the kind of family entertainment we produce.” – Walt Disney

Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom!**

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Episode 300 – *Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems!***********************Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems***********************!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 300, and in this episode we are sharing our Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems! We wanted to share with you some of our go-to restaurants outside of the parks! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival doesn’t start until March 4th, but the topiaries for the event are starting to arrive! Will you be at Walt Disney World during the festival?
- Mike: I didn’t realize this, but The Seas Pavilion (originally named The Living Seas) just turned 40 years old at EPCOT! To commemorate the anniversary, new leafy sea dragon plants were installed in the nursery on the second floor of the pavilion. Congratulations to 40 years at EPCOT! Even though the pavilion didn’t open until January 15, 1986, it was being planned out since before opening day of EPCOT in 1982.
- Brenda: The incredible Voices of Liberty put on their annual Presidents Day tribute called “Songs of Freedom”. In this performance, they celebrate the service, the storytelling, and the voices that continue to shape America’s story.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *What is your last park and attraction for your trip?*
  - Annette said “Disney Springs and Hollywood Studios”
  - Mrs. Dale said “It is Cinderella’s castle or breakfast with Mary Poppins.”
  - Andrea said “Always Disney Springs before we leave and lunch at Earl of Sandwich. Just left today after 5 magical days!”
  - Kourtney said “Magic Kingdom – Space Mountain, then one last look at the castle”
Feature Topic: *Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems*
- Sophie:
  - Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge (TS)
  - Olivia’s Cafe – Old Key West Resort (TS)
  - The Turf Club Bar & Grill – Saratoga Springs Resort (TS)
- Mike:
  - Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue – Ft. Wilderness Campgrounds
  - Topolino’s Terrace – Flavor of the Riviera – Riviera Resort
  - Cape May Cafe – Beach Club Resort
- Brenda:
  - ‘Ohana – Polynesian Resort
  - Storybook Dining at Artist Pointe – Wilderness Lodge
  - Boma – Animal Kingdom Lodge
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- What are your hidden gems when it comes to resort dining?
This Day in Disney History for 2/23:
- 1927: Walt Disney hires Les Clark, Disney Legend and one of the famed Nine Old Men.
- 1939: Walt Disney receives a special Oscar for his work on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, featuring one regular sized Oscar and seven smaller Oscars.
Stump the Soph!
- *Mary Blair – Center Street Academy of Fine Art – Uptown Jewelers (Magic Kingdom)***
A little bit of Walt
- “When they come here they’re coming because of an integrity that we’ve established over the years and they drive hundreds of miles. I feel a responsibility to the public.” – Walt Disney

Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom!**

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Episode 299 – *Last Park and Attraction of your trip!***********************Last Park and Attraction of your trip!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 299, and in this episode we are sharing our thoughts from our time spent on the Disney Treasure in our Disney Treasure Trip Recap! We all looked at various items from our cruise and answered questions about what we thought! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Disney is teasing us with some cruise news. Word is that the Disney Wish will be sailing out of the UK for the 2027 year!
- Mike: February 8 marked the 25th anniversary of the opening of Disney’s California Adventure Park and the Grand Californian Hotel! Congratulations!
- Sophie: Disney had a commercial in the Super Bowl teasing the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie! You can check it out here: The Mandalorian and Grogu | A New Journey Begins | In Theaters May 22
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- **What is your number 1 international bucket list destination?****
  - Sophie: Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica
  - Mike: Israel, Jerusalem, Bethlehem
  - Brenda said “Austria and Switzerland”
  - Kim said “Tokyo Disney”
  - John said “Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef.”
  - Cindy said “Portugal and the Christmas markets in Europe.”
  - Chandler said “Tokyo, so I can visit the Disney Parks there.I would also like to take my wife to Germany. I’ve been before and it’s breath taking”
  - Pam said “Tokyo Disney”
  - Sheila said “Disney in Paris in the spring time and Christmas markets in Germany while cruising down the rhine river.”
  - Jennifer said “Machu Picchu. It’s been #1 on my bucket list for almost 20 years now.”
Feature Topic: **Saving the Best for Last Series: Last Park and Attraction****
- Brenda:
  - My last park is always the Magic Kingdom! Last ride of the trip (if it is opened) is the Carousel of Progress. Second choice is TTA Peoplemover.
- Sophie:
  - I don’t have a tradition like Aunt Brenda. Last park and ride can change from trip to trip. When planning, I like to think about Magic Kingdom as my last park. Would like the final ride to be the Carousel of It’s a Small World or something like that where she can see it late at night.
- Mike:
  - Magic Kingdom. Attraction: Not one attraction at all, but an attempt to see as many attractions as I can before the end of the day and park closing.
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What is your last park and attraction for your trip?****
This Day in Disney History for 2/16:
- 1953: Newsweek article about Peter Pan talks about a future film, something called Beauty and the Beast, that is in the pipeline for a future release.
Stump the Soph!
- *Walt Disney World Railroad Office – Walter E. Disney*
A little bit of Walt
- “Well, “a beautiful tomorrow, just a dream away.” That says we’re going places. There’s progress ahead, and that’s just the mood we want for the whole pavilion. Here, for example, is a scale model of the General Electric Carousel Theatre—a theatre in which the audience itself moves in their seats around the stages. The actors? Well, they’re not real people, but they are a talented and interesting cast. We call them audio-animatronic figures, and they talk and act like human beings. The Carousel Theatre will present a warm and entertaining portrayal of how life has changed through electrical energy. The same kind of exciting and unique entertainment is what we’re planning for every area of the General Electric Pavilion. So, see you at the fair, and remember…- Walt Disney
- RICHARD SHERMAN, ROBERT SHERMAN, & WALT DISNEY (Singing)
- There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow…

Coming next week: Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems**

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Episode 298 – *The Disney Treasure Trip Recap!***********************The Disney Treasure Trip Recap!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 298, and in this episode we are sharing our thoughts from our time spent on the Disney Treasure in our Disney Treasure Trip Recap! We all looked at various items from our cruise and answered questions about what we thought! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Have you ever wanted to get married on the steps of the Haunted Mansion? Well, for the first time, your wish can now be fulfilled at Disneyland Resort, where the Haunted Mansion Courtyard is being added as a location where you can complete your wedding vows or have a vow renewal. You can do so starting in July, 2026. It can accommodate up to 25 guests. You can also exchange your vows at Magnolia Park Terrace, just steps away from the Haunted Mansion. Lastly, if you are interested, you can also get married inside the Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Destiny starting in May, 2026!
- Brenda: I love these stories. Happy Birthday to Herb Maneloveg, who was recognized with a special Flag Retreat ceremony at the Magic Kingdom park on January 25th. He is a veteran of World War II where he fought at the Battle of the Bulge, is a Purple Heart recipient, and he was celebrating his 101st birthday.
- Mike: Special congratulations to Josh D’Amaro, who was named the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company. He will be taking over the reins with the upcoming Annual Meeting on March 18, where he will succeed Bob Iger. In addition to this news, congratulations are also in order for Dana Walden, who has been named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What do you want us to explore and share about the Disney Treasure?
  - Sheila said “All of the yummy treats and goodie’s.”
  - Cindy said “Moana stage show”
  - Amanda said “Adult activities!”
  - Robin said “The Haunted Mansion Lounge!”
  - Paula said “Character interactions.”
Feature Topic: Trip Recap – The Disney Treasure!
- Questions to ponder:
  - What was your favorite dining experience?
    - Sophie: Really liked 1923. Classy, quieter, table right by the porthole window, Luca themed artifacts. The restaurant is all about Walt & Roy.
    - Brenda: World of Marvel. Watching the clips from the movies is really cool. More active.
    - Mike: Plaza de Coco. The theming and ambiance. The stage show was good, but a little bit loud.
  - What was your favorite show on board the ship?
    - Brenda: The Journey of Moana. Close second is Seas the Adventure.
    - Mike: Beauty & The Beast. The others are all right up there as well.
    - Sophie: Beauty & The Beast, everything else is tied for 2nd.
  - Of our ports of call, which is your favorite?
    - Mike: Tortola
    - Sophie: Tortola
    - Brenda: Castaway Cay
  - What was your favorite meal on board the ship?
    - Sophie: 1923: Ratatouille as well as pork medallions. My favorite dessert was Coconut tres leches (ordered two). Sun-dried tomato bread rolls.
    - Brenda: Filet mignon at Plaza de Coco our first night. Quick service Daisy’s cheese pizza with no sauce.
    - Mike: Plaza de Coco – Samosas & Enchiladas. Miguel’s Remember Me Sundae & Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar. Prime Rib.
  - What other activities stood out most to you?
    - Brenda: Wake up call with a pot of coffee with Butch on their verandah. I loved the trivia events we did!
    - Mike: Villains Game Night, Encanto Celebration, Trivia teams.
    - Sophie: Trivia events, especially Haunted Mansion trivia. Learn to draw events, crafts and coloring and exploring the ship.
  - What was your favorite of the lounges?
    - Mike: The Haunted Mansion Parlor
    - Sophie: The Haunted Mansion Parlor
    - Brenda: The Haunted Mansion Parlor
  - Was there anything that surprised you the most about the cruise?
    - Sophie: Surprised by the fact that there was so much to do on the ship!
    - Brenda: Not a surprise, but very impressed with the beauty of the Disney Treasure. Appreciated the care that was taken in taking care of her food needs.
    - Mike: The way God shows up wherever He wants.
  - Lastly, what did you think of the Disney Treasure, and would you recommend it for someone looking to go on a cruise?
    - Brenda: 1000% recommended, even the seven night Eastern Caribbean cruise.
    - Mike: Totally would recommend
    - Sophie: Absolutely would recommend, want to go back again.
Sophie’sQuestion of the Week:
- What is your number 1 international bucket list destination?
  - Sophie: Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basillica
  - Mike: Israel, Jerusalem, Bethlehem
This Day in Disney History for 2/9:
- 1914: Disney Legend, animator, and engineer Bill Justice is born.
Stump the Soph!
- Rusty & Dusty – Cars
A little bit of Walt
- “There is no magic in magic, it’s all in the details.” – Walt Disney

Coming next week: Saving the Best for Last Series: Last Park and Ride of your trip!

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Episode 297 – *The Disney Treasure!***********************The Disney Treasure!**********************Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Seas with Mickey! This is episode 297, and in this special episode we are sharing our daily recaps from our time spent on the Disney Treasure! This is a very special episode made up of several short videos we shot on board the ship, to see them all, click on this YouTube link to go to the Disney Treasure playlist I’ve got. Because of that, this is not a normal show rundown, so thanks for stopping by!

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Episode 296 – *26 Things to do in 2026!************26 Things to do in 2026!***********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 296, and our feature topic this week is ***26 Things to do in 2026!*** Today’s episode is taking a look at our list of things we want to get accomplished in 2026! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Coming to The Diamond Horseshoe on May 26, 2026: Jessie’s Roundup, the first show to be performed at the Horseshoe in over 20 years! It’s being dubbed as a western mix and should be a “Rootin’ Tootin” good time! It is slated to run from May 26th – September 8, 2026, so do your best to check it out!
- Sophie: Reopening in Spring 2026, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! We’re looking forward to it reopening!
- Brenda:The Limited Time overlay for Soarin’ will be starting around Memorial Day, which is May 25, 2026 this year. It is called Soarin’ Across America and will celebrate iconic American landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, the New York City skyline, and more, in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What should we put on our 2026 list, and what is on your personal 2026 list of things to accomplish?
  - The answers will be revealed as part of our list!
Feature Topic: ********************************************************26 Things to do in 2026!**********************************************************
- The List:
  - Brenda:
    - My word for 2026 is DISCOVER. In keeping that in mind, here are some things I plan to do as part of my 26 things for 2026.
    - 1. Discover the Disney Treasure – cruise for the first time on the ship.
    - 2. Discover REST: Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy. I will be adhering to my father’s advice that he gave me many, many years ago, “you never get ahead by working on Sundays. Sunday is for church and family.” My guests who are traveling will have my phone number to text me in an emergency, but other than that, I will not be doing work on Sundays.
    - 3. Discover new destinations in the U.S. – plan retirement trip to celebrate Butch’s retirement (Sept-Oct)
    - 4. Discover the joy of traveling again with Josh, Kacie and Luna – plan annual Disney holiday trip
    - 5. Find more togetherness with those I love most – set monthly gatherings with family (Sundays)
    - 6. Discover financial security in sinking funds – pay $2000 toward 2027 RCCL cruise
    - 7. Discover a new financial support method – apply and start receiving SS benefits on my 62nd bday.
    - 8. Discover something new with my sisters – celebrate Pam’s 70th birthday with a trip
    - 9. Discover new ways to support my family and friends.
  - Listeners:
    - 10) Chandler suggested we “Stay in a resort you have never stayed in before.”
    - 11) Lori is excited about “Crate training Indiana Jones and integrating him into our family. That’s it!”
    - 12) Chandler also said “Spend a non -Park day by visiting as many resorts as you can. (More than a Monorail or Skyliner Crawl.)”
    - 13) PJ said “Attend Jollywood nights and get our daughter’s first haircut at Harmony barbershop.”
    - 14) Paula said “Attend a Mickey Very Merry Christmas party.”
    - 15) Paula also said “Definitely want another bracket challenge for 2026.”
    - 16) Debbie said “I would like to try Hollywood studios jollywood nights at Christmas time”
    - 17) Jeannette said “Volunteer at the food bank of NC! For me- start each day with a prayer, and pray over every meal.”
  - Mike:
    - 18) Record an episode of On the Road with Mickey from the Disney Treasure!
    - 19) Attending PixieCon this year in October.
    - 20) See about bringing Mom and Robin back to Disney for Christmas.
    - 23) Adventuring with Cindy in North Carolina!
    - 24) Attend North Carolina Annual Conference for church in June
  - Sophie:
    - 21) Complete the necessary preparations to go back to College and have a successful summer and fall semester.
    - 22) Forming good Habits instead of Resolutions: Taking better care of myself, reading a daily devotional, getting in the habit of using a planner
    - 25) Planning an April Trip to Disney right before school starts!
    - 26) For all of us: Give God the First Fruits of our labor.
~~Sophie’s~~ Mikey’s Question of the Week:
- **What do you want us to explore and share about the Disney Treasure?****
This Day in Disney History for 1/12:
- 1628: The Birth of Charles Perrault, the founder of the fairy tale genre!
Stump the Soph!
- *Mrs. Nesbitt from Monsters Inc.*
A little bit of Walt
- “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: **On the Seas with Mickey – Disney Treasure!**

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Episode 295 – **25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?***********25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?**********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 295, and our feature topic this week is ***25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?***** Today’s episode is taking a look back at our list from 2025 and checking in to see how we did! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Happily Ever After Fireworks returned to the Magic Kingdom this past January 1st, and will have nightly performances in 2026 at the Magic Kingdom!
- Mike: For the sixth year in a row, Port Canaveral was named “Best U.S. Cruise Homeport.” Congratulations!
- Sophie: Avatar: Fire And Ash has taken off! It just recently passed 760 million in sales at the Global Box Office!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is a Christmas Memory that you hold very close to your heart?
  - Janette said “The 11pm Christmas Eve service, and celebrating Jesus’s birth IN church and leaving after midnight ON Christmas Day. ”
- What has been your favorite Question of the Week Question so far?
  - Sheila said “Would you rather have an unlimited lifetime pass to any of the Disney parks or would you rather have unlimited Disney Cruise Sailings? However, you forfeit whichever option you don’t choose.”
  - Paula said “My favorite was the restaurant question. I love to see what everyone’s favorites are so I can add them to my list for future trips.”
  - Cindy said “What is your favorite Pixar short?”
  - Brenda said “I’m sure it won’t surprise anyone that my favorite question so far is:‘What is your favorite thing about Walt Disney, the man himself?’”
  - Robin said “I liked the Pixie Dust question!”
  - Robin also said “And the one about favorite guest on the show. ”
  - My favorite question has been “What is the first ride that you remember riding at Disneyland or Walt Disney World?”
Feature Topic: ********************************************************25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?**********************************************************
- The List:
  - 1) Mike – Work towards bringing on a full-time team member for Tech Solutions.
  - 2) Mike – Streamline my travel business – focus exclusively on Disney and Universal.
  - 3) Mike – Remember to give thanks for all things. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of Christ Jesus in your life.”
  - 4) Mike – Celebrate the ways that God has moved in my life, opening me up to be able to support so many people over the years.
  - 5) Mike – Celebrate my parents – May 1st will be 61 years that they have been married. My Dad turned 85 on January 6, my Mom turns 83 in September. That they are still with us is truly a gift.
  - 6) Mike – Celebrate all of the things that truly matter. My sister Robin and her husband Jim – celebrating 40 years of marriage in May. Cindy and I, celebrating 25 years of marriage in August. Sophie – turning 24 this year.
  - 7) Mike – Celebrate that we started Tech Solutions 9 years ago this coming June.
  - 8) Mike – Spring Training!
  - 9) Mike – Working to make PixieCon a reality this year.
  - 10) Sophie – Get a Driver’s License and put money towards a car
  - 11) Sophie – Get a passport for international travel
  - 12) Sophie – Use up my PTO for the year!
  - 13) Sophie – Solo Trip to Disney
  - 14) Sophie – Try out a new restaurant at Disney, ~~looking at Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios.~~
  - 15) Sophie – Revive my old Pin Trading Hobby – Trade 5 pins
  - 16) Sophie – Plan a trip to Universal to see Epic Universe!
  - 17) Sophie – Experience the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot/Living with the Land
  - 18) Brenda – Plan a cruise on the Disney Treasure
  - 19) Brenda – Focus travel business exclusively on Disney and Universal Studios
  - 20) Brenda – Take a cruise in Europe
  - 21) Brenda – First Disneyland trip with Aleya and McKinley + Oogie Boogie Bash!
  - 22) Brenda – December Trip
  - 23) Brenda – Book a 2027 ~~Celebrity River~~ Cruise
  - 24) Brenda – March of Dimes Walk to honor Gunner in Heaven.
  - 25) Brenda – Achieve Debt-free status!
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *What should we put on our 2026 list, and what is on your personal 2026 list of things to accomplish?*
This Day in Disney History for 1/5:
- 1955: Treasure Island!
- 1957: The eighth and final installment of “My Dad, Walt Disney” is released.
Stump the Soph!
- Lotso Hugginbear from Toy Story 3
A little bit of Walt
- “Women are the best judges of anything we turn out. Their taste is very important. They are the theatergoers, they are the ones who drag the men in. If the women like it, to heck with the men.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: *26 Things to do in 2026!*

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Episode 294 – *2025 Year in Review!***********2025 Year in Review!***********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 294, and our feature topic this week is our **2025 Year in Review!**** Today’s episode is taking a look at our favorite episodes of the year! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: When it comes to Disney, one thing we’re always talking about is FOOD! Well, we just found out that the recipe for the Hot Chocolate that Judy made for Santa Claus in The Santa Clause movie is available online!The Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Whole Milk
- ½ cup Heavy Cream (Essential for that rich, magical texture!)
- ½ cup High-quality Chocolate Chips (Milk chocolate for the classic sweetness, or semi-sweet for more depth)
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (For extra chocolatey richness)
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt (This makes the chocolate flavor pop!)
- Optional: Whipped cream, marshmallows, or shaved chocolate for garnish.Step-by-Step Instructions
- Simmer: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat the mixture until it is just beginning to steam, but do not let it boil.
- Melt: Whisk in your chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and the pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is perfectly smooth.
- Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract for that final touch of warmth.
- The Judy Secret (Cool & Shake): Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Remember the rule: “Not too hot!” Pour the mixture into a thermos or a cocktail shaker. Safety Note: If using a shaker, be careful of the pressure that builds up with warm liquids—hold the lid down tight!
- Shake It: Shake vigorously for about 30–60 seconds. This aerates the chocolate, making it frothy, light, and velvety—exactly like the movie version.
- Serve: Pour into your favorite mug. If you really want to be authentic, serve it in a silver cup!
- Brenda: The Cinderella Castle repainting project will happen next month! January 2026 will be the date when the Castle is returned back to its classic look.
- Mike: I learned today that Disney Vlogger Adam the Woo, who’s given name is David Adam Williams, has passed away unexpectedly at age 51. The Disney community is a very tight community, and while I didn’t know him, I know that a lot of my friends did know him and are understandably upset. Here at On the Road with Mickey, we’re taking a moment to celebrate his accomplishments, and are praying for God’s Peace, Comfort, Strength, and Love to surround his family in their time of grief. May he rest in peace.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is a Christmas Memory that you hold very close to your heart?
  - No feedback this week due to operator error on Mike’s part. Stay tuned for the feedback next week! 🙂
Feature Topic: ********************************************************2025 Year in Review**********************************************************
- Mike:
  - Episodes #258 – #262, March 24 – April 21, 2025: March Madness Series
    - Overall winner: Cosmic Rewind!
    - Magic Kingdom #1: The Haunted Mansion
  - Episode #280 & #281, September 1 & 8, 2025: Shining the Spotlight Series on Original Attractions of Disneyland & Walt Disney World.
  - This or That at Disney! Episode #282 September 22, 2025
- Brenda:
  - Episode #253, February 10, 2025, Five Disney Magic Moments we’d love to experience!
  - Episode #247, December 2, 2024, Celebrating Walt: The Lasting Legacy of a Life Well Lived.
- Sophie:
  - March Madness Series – Episodes #258-#262
  - Disney Parks of the Future – Episode #285
  - Saving the Best for Last: The Last Meal of your Trip! – Episode #291
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What has been your favorite Question of the Week Question so far?****
This Day in Disney History for 12/29:
- 1951: Animator Andy Gaskill is born in Camden, New Jersey!
Stump the Soph!
- ****Emile from Ratatouille****
A little bit of Walt
- “Physically, Disneyland would be a small world in itself- it would encompass the essence of the things that were good and true in American life. It would reflect the faith and challenge of the future, the entertainment, the interest in intelligently presented facts, the stimulation of imagination, the standards of health and achievement, and above all, a sense of strength, contentment, and well-being.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: *25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?***

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Episode 293 – *Christmas Memories!***********Christmas Memories!***********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 293, and our feature topic this week is **Christmas Memories!**** Today’s episode is taking a look at our Christmas Memories we’ve had over the years! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: If you are going to be at Epcot on Christmas Eve, you have to stop by the American Adventure Pavilion. For the first time since 2019, the Voices of Liberty will be bringing back the Echo Set on Christmas Eve. This means that the core performers will be on the rotunda floor, while joined by other vocalists singing from the second floor balcony. This will provide a stunning sound. Here are the showtimes on December 24th:
  - 11:15 AM
  - 12:00 PM
  - 12:45 PM
  - 1:30 PM
  - 2:15 PM
  - 3:00 PM
  - 3:45 PM
  - Here is a link to where you can see this in action, from 2018: SPECIAL – Epcot Voices of Liberty as Dickens Carolers with Echo Finale
- Mike: Coming back to Disney Plus in January, all of the Indiana Jones movies! This is because DINOSAUR will be closing in February 2026 and will be remade into a new Indiana Jones ride at Animal Kingdom. The ride system will be the same as at the other parks, but the storyline is going to be brand new and based on a Mayan temple to fit the Tropical Americas land theming.That ride is slated to open in 2027.
- Sophie: We wanted to take time out to wish Dick Van Dyke a very happy 100th Birthday! Daddy took Mommy and I to see the Dick Van Dyke tribute in the theater, and it was really good. Happy Birthday to this iconic Disney Legend!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is one thing about Disney that you have to have during the holiday season?
  - Sophie: The Candlelight Processional, also a nice, hot drink on property.
  - Brenda: The Candlelight Processional.
  - Mike: The Candlelight Processional, MVMCP
  - Pam said “MVMCP, touring resort gingerbread houses, and the Candlelight Processional are traditions to be continued. Something new that I haven’t done yet: Jollywood Nights. Happy Holidays!”
  - Sheila said “Gingerbread loop on monorail and visiting Beach Club and Boardwalk Gingerbread displays.”
  - Paula said “I haven’t done any of the holiday events at the parks yet so I’ll say watching Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas on Disney+. I just watched it this past week. I love all 3 stories in the set.”
  - PJ said “The special edition popcorn buckets!”
  - Chrissy said “Cookies!”
Feature Topic: *******************************************************Christmas Memories*********************************************************
- Brenda:
  - 1) Family, Christmas 1998, the last year when she had both of her parents healthy.
  - 2) December 2012, Aleyah’s first visit, Snow White (Aleyah) and the Seven Dwarfs at Akershus!
  - 3) Caravan to Disney with bestie Susan!
  - 4) Helping at Church with Starfish Kenya Fundraising event, helping her sister Linda! Brenda is helping to wrap presents!
  - 5) Hearing Sophie sing a solo for Christmas Eve services.
- Mike:
  - 1) Seeing Ira David Wood’s A Christmas Carol and touring backstage with Will!
  - 2) Candlelight Processional, meeting clients at the Processional.
  - 3) Universal for Jagan’s Birthday and seeing the Macy’s Parade at Universal.
- Sophie:
  - 1) Moravian Lovefeast at Edenton Street
  - 2) Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with family.
  - 3) Midnight Christmas Eve service at Church.
  - 4) Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse.
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- What is a Christmas Memory that you hold very close to your heart?
This Day in Disney History for 12/22:
- 2003: Robbie Benson narrates Epcot’s Candlelight Processional
Stump the Soph!
- ***Mr. & Mrs. Paguro from Luca***
A little bit of Walt
- “From all of us to all of you, a Merry Christmas!” Excerpt from 1958 special “Walt Disney presents” (‘From All of Us To All of You!’)
Coming next week: 2025 Year in Review**

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Episode 292 – *Christmas Decor at the Resorts!************Christmas Decor at the Resorts!**********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 292, and our feature topic this week is **Christmas Decor at the Resorts!*** Today’s episode is about the ways that Disney goes all out at the resorts to provide that magical feeling of Christmas! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: This week’s Cheddar is devoted to refurbishment news. For me, two new permits were issued for the location formerly known as Muppet Vision 3D, and the contractors are companies known for their work on other Disney attractions. This speaks to the work shifting into a more active phase of construction.
- Brenda: Over at Disneyland, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is going to close for a refurbishment on January 20, 2026. We don’t know how long it will be closed
- Mike:The official closing date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith was announced. The last day to ride the attraction before it begins work to be transformed into the Muppets is March 1, 2026; it will be closed on March 2, 2026.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is your favorite Table Service Restaurant? Feel free to share your favorites at each park, as well as at Disney Springs and the Resorts!
  - Sophie: MK: Crystal Palace EPCOT: Garden Grill HS: 50’s Prime Time AK: Yak & Yeti Outside the Parks: Cape May Cafe
  - Brenda: MK: Liberty Tree EPCOT: Via Napoli HS: Woody’s Roundup Rodeo AK: Tusker House Outside the Parks: Raglan Road
  - Mike: MK: Plaza Restaurant EPCOT: everything ❤️ HS: Hollywood & Vine AK: Restaurant-a-saurus Outside the Parks: Ohana
  - Chrissy said “Homecoming at Springs, Brown Derby at HS, Tiffins at AK, Nine Dragons at Epcot, Tony’s at MK.”
  - Sheila said “Magic Kingdom -Tony’s Town Square, Epcot/ Boardwalk – Flying Fish, Hollywood Studios – Brown Derby, Animal Kingdom – Tiffins, Disney Springs area- Turf Club”
  - Pam said “AK – Tusker House breakfastEpcot- Akershus breakfast and Rose and Crown = Fish n ChipsHS – 50’s Prime TimeMK – Crystal Palace breakfastYacht Club Resort- Yachtsman Steakhouse.Disney Springs – Raglan Road, Morimoto, and/or Boathouse. I would like to try Homecoming next trip.”
  - Paula said “Love this question…Skipper Canteen at MK, Via Napoli at Epcot, Sci-fi at HS for the fun not the food, Tusker House (late breakfast) at AK, Morimoto Asia at the Springs and had a great meal and experience at Steakhouse 71 at Contemporary on our last trip.”
  - Debbie said “Le Cellier Steakhouse- EpcotHollywood Studios- Brown DerbyAnimal Kingdom – Tusker HouseMagic Kingdom – Skippers Canteen”
  - PJ said “Animal – Yak and YetiHollywood – Sci Fi drive inEpcot – Via Napoli”
  - Kim said “Magic-Skipper Canteen
    Epcot-Le Cellier
    Springs-Boathouse”
Feature Topic: *******************************************************Christmas Decor – Differences in decorations at the resorts*******************************************************
- **Sophie:**
  - Gingerbread Displays at the resorts. Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian, Gingerbread giraffe and other animals at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and the Gingerbread carousel at the Beach Club. Also, Gingerbread Castle at the Contemporary Resort.
- Brenda:
  - Christmas Treat Stands – Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Beach & Yacht Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Mike:
  - The Yacht Club Train layout is one of my absolute favorites!
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *What is one thing about Disney that you have to have during the holiday season?*
  - Sophie: The Candlelight Processional, also a nice, hot drink on property.
  - Brenda: The Candlelight Processional.
  - Mike: The Candlelight Processional, MVMCP
This Day in Disney History for 12/15:
- 1966: The death of Walt Disney
Stump the Soph!
- ***Mirage from The Incredibles!***
A little bit of Walt
- “Direct and easy communications – freedom of speech in all forms and its broadest sense – has become vital to the very survival of a civilized humanity.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: Christmas Memories**

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Episode 291 – *The Last Meal of Your Trip!***********The Last Meal of Your Trip!***********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 291, and our feature topic this week is ***The Last Meal of Your Trip!*** Today’s episode is the start of a small series we call “Saving the Best for Last”, where we share those things that we want to do at the end of our trip that will carry us forward until the next time we visit Walt Disney World. This week, we’re taking a look at The Last Meal of Your Trip! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: For the 14th year, the Cinderella Castle Gingerbread Display has returned to the Contemporary Resort. This display is 17 feet tall and 25 feet wide, and even features the iconic Castle Dream Lights!
- Mike: Of course, last week, the 18th was the birthday of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse! They turned 97 years old and haven’t aged a bit!
- Sophie: The beauty and majesty of the Christmas season is in full display at Walt Disney World! Did you know that there are hundreds of Christmas trees throughout the resort, and that 20 of those are at least 15’ tall and higher? Quick trivia: Can you name the tallest tree at Walt Disney World? It is 70’ tall, and it is located at the Contemporary Resort!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- **What are some of the ways that you incorporate Disney into your holidays?****
  - Cindy said “We have a Mickey and Minnie Christmas projection scene that we post on the street side of our house. Mickey and Minnie are ice skating.”
  - Cathy said “I have a large table displaying Disney holiday figurines and a tree devoted to Star Wars.”
  - Debbie said “Gift Wrapping paper or Disney bags. My tree is almost all Disney.”
  - Donna said “I have a Disney tree and also a snowman tree.”
  - Karrie said “Our entire Christmas tree is Disney themed; We also have a Disney Christmas village”
  - Chandler said “Ornament Exchange with my Disney community” and he also shared a link to relaxing Disney Christmas music.
  - Chrissy said “I make Mickey ornaments and have a countdown calendar”
  - Sheila said “We have a bunch of Disney Ornaments”
  - Kim said “Ornaments and small decorations”
  - Dale said “Ornaments”
  - Paula said “Many many many ornaments and decorations ”
Feature Topic: ******************************************************Saving the Best for Last: The Last Meal of your Trip!********************************************************
- Brenda:
  - Raglan Road – An authentic Irish Pub, built in Ireland and sent over to Disney for assembly. Fish & Chips, Music, Gers Bread and Butter Bread Pudding
- Sophie:
  - Depending on when I need to leave by:
    – If I leave early in the morning, I need a reservation restaurant like Tony’s at Magic Kingdom – Fettuccine Alfredo to take leftovers back to the room
    – If I leave later in the day, I want breakfast at the resorts, probably a skyliner station. Primo Piatto at the Riviera – Lemon Blueberry Pancakes (or Frittata, I’d like to try Frittata)
- Mike:
  - Meals with a dining package – Garden Grill/Rose & Crown w/ Candlelight Processional
  - Cape May Cafe – Beach Club Resort
  - Cinderella’s Royal Table – Perfect Firework Seating
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- What is your favorite Table Service Restaurant? Feel free to share your favorites at each park, as well as at Disney Springs and the Resorts!
  - Sophie: MK: Crystal Palace EPCOT: Garden Grill HS: 50’s Prime Time AK: Yakk & Yeti Outside the Parks: Cape May Cafe
  - Brenda: MK: Liberty Tree EPCOT: Via Napoli HS: Woody’s Roundup Rodeo AK: Tusker House Outside the Parks: Raglan Road
  - Mike: MK: Plaza Restaurant EPCOT: everything ❤️ HS: Hollywood & Vine AK: Restaurant-a-saurus Outside the Parks: Ohana
This Day in Disney History for 11/24:
- 1955: Mickey Mouse Club Circus Attraction opens on Thanksgiving Day, 1955 at Disneyland!
- 1971: The creator of the This Day In Disney History takes his first trip to Walt Disney World!
Stump the Soph!
- ***John & Mary from Wall-E*****
A little bit of Walt
- “The motion picture will never fully replace the printed word, but it will go a long way in becoming its most valuable adjunct. There seems little question that the human mind will absorb picturized information much quicker than by means of the printed word.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: Best of On the Road with Mickey**

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Episode 290 – *Incorporating Disney at home for the holidays!***********Incorporating Disney at home for the holidays!***********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 290, and our feature topic this week is ***Incorporating Disney at home for the holidays!*** Today’s episode is taking a look at how we incorporate Disney into our lives at home, especially for the holidays. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to the Disney Destiny, which as you know, had its Christening last week, a brand new Broadway-style stage adaptation of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules! Aptly titled “Disney Hercules”, the show will stay true to the original story and will feature such iconic songs as “Go the Distance”, “Zero to Hero”, and “I Won’t Say I’m in Love”! In addition, it will also feature a brand new ballad called “Shooting Star”!
- Mike: Also coming to the Disney Destiny: Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King, a new Lion King inspired dining experience!
- Brenda: Just a friendly reminder to all the early 2026 Walt Disney World guests that the Disney Skyliner will be closed for routine maintenance on January 25-31, 2026. Complimentary bus service will be available in its place.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What character do you want to dress up as at the Disney Parks?
  - Sophie wants to dress up as a Jedi/Starwars character at Galaxy’s Edge.
  - Brenda said “Full on Maleficent!!! And totally in character at the park. What fun that would be, Beasties!!”
  - Mike wants to dress up as Kristoff.
  - Debbie said “I have always wanted to be the Fairy Godmother”
  - Robin said “I enjoyed doing our Dapper Day outfits! I would love to dress up as Mary Poppins.”
  - Miss Dale from Church said “Alice. Normally I am a Mary Poppins girl all the way but her heels and custom would be too much in the park! Alice’s flats and forgiving dress would be so much more comfortable.”
  - Cindy said “Young Ellie with Mikey as young Carl Fredricksen. Adventure awaits ”
  - Kim said “Merryweather. She is my favorite fairy godmother”
  - Chrissy said “I would pick Belle I’ve done Maleficent already”
  - John said “Hook, Winnie the Pooh, Stitch.”
  - Pam said “Figment, Merida, Kevin, Piglet”
  - Paula said “I would love to look fierce so I am choosing Mulan”
  - Elaine said “Tink”
  - Sheila said “I love a group themed costume. I loved it when we were all Alice in Wonderland together.”
Feature Topic: *******************************************************Incorporating Disney at home for the holidays!*******************************************************
- Sophie:
  - Christmas Tree – eclectic Christmas – every ornament has a memory. Donald & Daisy Ornaments, Mickey & Minnie Ornaments, and so on.
  - Movies: The Santa Clause Series, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Carol
  - Caribbean Beach Bread Pudding
  - The Music: Disney Characters singing Christmas Carols
  - Mickey Shaped Cake
- Brenda:
  - Minnie Apron! Absolutely adorable and Brenda loves wearing it when she bakes.
  - Christmas Canvas Totebags that she gets at Disney!
  - Special Disney Popcorn Buckets
  - Disney Christmas Shirts
  - Mickey Shaped Christmas Plates and Cups when her kiddos spend the night at her house!
  - Three Marker Challenge: Best Pictures for coloring – Disney Christmas Pictures
  - Noelle – starring Anna Kendrick
- Mike:
  - Decorating the Yard with inflatables – Olaf & Minnie
  - 25 Days of Christmas Disney Ornaments
  - Muppet Christmas Carole
  - Mickey Christmas Sweater
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- What are some of the ways that you incorporate Disney into your holidays?
This Day in Disney History for 11/17:
- 1956: My Dad, Walt Disney
Stump the Soph!
- ***Frank from Cars*****
A little bit of Walt
- “Until a character becomes a personality, it cannot be believed. Without personality, the character may do funny or interesting things, but unless people are able to identify themselves with the character, its actions will seem unreal. And without personality, a story cannot ring true to the audience.”– Walt Disney**
Coming next week: Saving the Best for Last: The Last Meal of your Trip!**

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Episode 289 – *Things that are prohibited at the US Disney parks.***********Things that are prohibited at the US Disney parks.**********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 289, and our feature topic this week is our **Things that are prohibited at the US Disney parks.***** Today’s episode is more of a public service announcement as we talk about those things that you are not allowed to bring to the parks. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: December 13. Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old, and Fathom events is having a tribute for him to celebrate the journey of this incredible Disney Legend. The event is on December 13 and 14, two days only.
- Sophie: A reminder that with the end of daylight savings, over at Animal Kingdom there are some times when you will be able to enjoy Pandora After Dark, where the scene is set for incredible nighttime experiences from the World of Avatar.
- Mike: November 10th, at 6:30PM, Disney Cruise Lines is going to be having a livestream of the Christening of the Disney Destiny!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What’s your favorite Pixie Dust Moment?
  - PJ said: “Being named grand Marshall of the parade at magic kingdom.”
  - Kourtney said: “The day we got to open the park”
  - Chrissy said “Anytime I can do it for someone else”
  - Robin said “Mackenzie getting Figment! That was so sweet, kind, and thoughtful!”
  - Chandler said “I had a simple question related to fastpass and stopped at a blue umbrella for help. The Castmember fixed what I thought I did in the first place and then gave me and my wife a free fastpass on top of it.”
  - Cindy said “The best pixie dust was carried out by Mike surprising his sister Robin two years ago. Mr. Sneaky planned our trip to coincide with Robin’s daughter and son-in-law’s trip so she could attend the MVMCP with her granddaughters”
  - Pam said “Mom being crowned Miss Boardwalk during her 90th birthday trip”
  - Sheila said “My daughter received a Tomorrowland pin from a cast member at Disneyland after we heard they were sold out.”
Feature Topic: *****************************************************Things that are prohibited at the US Disney parks.*******************************************************
- For the complete list, visit: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/park-rules/
- Foldable chairs are not allowed at the parks.
- Obvious items: firearms, weapons of any kind, glass containers, etc.
- Selfie sticks – alternative, Gimble or non-extending sticks.
- Oversized strollers – certain dimensions.
- Drones – not allowed. Remote control vehicles, etc.
- Soliciting for services (i.e. travel agents, etc.)
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- What character do you want to dress up as at the Disney Parks?
  - Sophie wants to dress up as a Jedi.
  - Brenda wants to dress up as Maleficent.
  - Mike wants to dress up as Kristoff.
This Day in Disney History for 11/10:
- 1917: Marie Worthey, future wife of Disney Legend Ollie Johnston, is born!
Stump the Soph!
- ****Mr. Pricklepants from Toy Story Franchise******
A little bit of Walt
- *“A lot of people don’t realize that we have some very serious problems here, keepin’ this thing going and gettin’ it started. I remember when we opened [Disneyland], if anybody recalls, we didn’t have enough money to finish the landscaping and I had Bill Evans go out and put Latin tags on all the weeds.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: Incorporating Disney at home for the holidays**

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Episode 288 – Top 5 Moments of Pixie Dust!**********Top 5 Moments of Pixie Dust!**********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 288, and our feature topic this week is our ***Top 5 Moments of Pixie Dust!***** Today we’re taking a look at those special moments of Pixie Dust that we have experienced, or that we have shared with other Guests! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: In refurbishment news, Spaceship Earth reopened after a small refurbishment of about 2 months. No scene changes were made, but things were refreshed, and in particular, the “Thank the Phoenicians” scene now has the boats in that scene moving again, something that hasn’t happened in a long time.
- Brenda: As I already kind of spilled the beans about during our last episode, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be closed from November 10-13, 2025. During this 3-day refurbishment, the ride will be changed from a 3-D attraction to a 2-D attraction. Once it reopens, there will be no more need for the 3-D glasses.
- Sophie: In Haunted Mansion news, the Walt Disney Imagineering series called “We Call It Imagineering” had an episode on YouTube about the Haunted Mansion, Phantom Manor, and Mystic Manor. Here’s the YouTube link if you want to watch it! We Call It Imagineering | Haunted Mansion, Phantom Manor & Mystic Manor | Foolish Mortals
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- Have you ever been to one of the International Disney Parks? If so, which one(s)?
  - Pam said “Disneyland Paris”
  - Kim said “Not yet, but definitely a bucket list item for me!”
  - Paula said “None, though I’d love to someday”
  - Sheila said “Yes and we loved it! We visited Disney’s Seas in Tokyo and Tokyo Disneyland.”
  - Cindy said “Yes, EPCOT World Showcase”
  - Chrissy also said “Yes Epcot around the world lol”
Feature Topic: *****************************************************Top 5 Moments of Pixie Dust!*******************************************************
- This week, we’re reliving some of the wonderful moments that make going to a Disney Park among the favorite things we do. We’re looking at how Cast Members sprinkled us with Pixie Dust, and how we, in turn, may have sprinkled Pixie Dust on someone else. This feel good episode is brought to you by the letter W, which, of course, stands for Walt.
- Brenda:
  - 1) All of the wonderful memories with my family at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
  - 2) Aleyah’s 1st visit to WDW – and she started walking at 1yo there and it was extra special. The cast members would cheer her on just like we did at locations around the parks. I also love the memories of McKinley’s and Luna’s 1st trips as well.
  - 3) Celebrating the girls’ 5th birthdays – which is kind of our family’s right of passage. The first one was also the birth of the Fairy Grandmother sneaking gifts into the room each night as special surprises.
  - 4) Yeehaw Bob’s show the first time McKinley went and how she became alive – like she was finally in her element.
  - 5) Meeting Disney friends from around the U.S. Friends and clients, specifically: PJ, Kevin, Barbie and Mary; Amber and Mike and family; and Cassie and Sophia. It is great to meet Disney friends and they sure made my trips extra special.
- Sophie:
  - 1) Gwendolyn – Crystal Palace – Job reference
  - 2) Denora – Hollywood & Vine – endless water on a hot, hot day
  - 3) A newly engaged couple who needed a little bit of airflow
  - 4) The Skipper on the Jingle Cruise with Memaw
  - 5) Chris & Billy – Billy’s Closet of Magic
- Mike:
  - 1) The Cast Members at Port Orleans French Quarter who gave Sophie coins and beads for Mardi Gras.
  - 2) The Cast Member at the Main Street Bakery who gave Sophie a Chocolate Chip Cookie for the Year of a Million Dreams from Cinderella.
  - 3) The Cast Member at Connections Eatery that was in line with Robin, Shane, Stephanie, and the girls for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
  - 4) Character Interactions
  - 5) Friends we meet in line and handing out Paper Fast Passes to other families.
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What’s your favorite Pixie Dust Moment?****
This Day in Disney History for 11/3:
- 1934: The Silly Symphony cartoon “The Goddess of Spring” is released!
Stump the Soph!
- ***Alberto*Scorfano from Luca****
A little bit of Walt
- **“Let your heart guide you…it whispers so listen closely.”* *– Walt Disney
Coming next week: Things that are banned at the US Disney parks.

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Episode 287 – One Ride, Many Parks!**********One Ride, Many Parks!**********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 287, and our feature topic this week is ***One Ride, Many Parks!***** Today we’re taking a look at those attractions that span multiple Disney parks! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: The holiday spirit is set to sparkle once again at Disney Springs as the Christmas Tree Stroll makes its festive return for the 2025 season. Walt Disney World has now revealed the full list of tree themes for this year’s event, and there’s plenty for everyone to love; from Disney classics to new favorites and theme park attractions.
  2025 Christmas Tree Themes
  The 2025 lineup features a wide mix of beloved Disney, Pixar, and holiday-themed properties. Each tree is intricately decorated to reflect its theme, often including music, lighting, and even MagicBand+ interactive effects for select displays.
  Here’s the full list of confirmed themed trees:
  - Coco
  - Disney Villains
  - Encanto
  - Fantasia
  - Frozen
  - Haunted Mansion (with MagicBand+ effects)
  - Lilo & Stitch
  - The Lion King
  - Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse
  - Moana
  - The Princess & the Frog
  - Star Wars (with MagicBand+ effects)
  - Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (with MagicBand+ effects)
  - Toy Story
- Mike: Buckle up and get ready for takeoff! The fan-favorite attraction Soarin’ will be receiving an all-new airborne adventure across the U.S. That’s right— you’ll soon be Soarin’ Across America at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, debuting Summer 2026! The new bi-coastal offering will showcase the United States—from sea to shining sea—highlighting some of the country’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes. This will be brought to life with the iconic elements that make Soarin’ unforgettable – the flight, the sights and score, even the scents! Walt Disney Imagineering is hard at work capturing more than a dozen breathtaking locations for the new flight.
- Brenda: EPCOT guests will soon be able to celebrate creativity in all its forms once again. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will return to Walt Disney World from January 16 through February 23, 2026, bringing color, flavor, and imagination to the park’s winter season.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- When is your next Disney Trip?
  - Mike: Disney Treasure
  - Sophie: Disney Treasure in January, if not joining Aunt Brenda in December
  - Brenda: WDW December 1-7; ‘On the Seas with Mickey’ and some of my favorite people on January 17, 2026.
  - Robin: “Not soon enough…”
  - Pam said “October 2027”
  - Kim said “54 days!!”
  - Lori said “Um…next weekend?”
  - Deb said “Robin I agree, not soon enough! But I’m hoping for November 2026..”
  - Paula said “Just booked for November 2026. Thanks Brenda!”
  - Elaine said “December”
  - Chrissy said “Soon I hope”
  - Cindy said “January 2026”
  - Chandler said “Because of other big trips planned, the earliest is 2028. Seems so far away.”
  - Sheila said “3 weeks or 4 weeks have to check!”
  - Theresa said “Dec 1 for jollywood nights! But that’s it. Epic the next day and then home”
  - Karen said “Disney cruise – Oct 25, Disney World, Nov 17”
Feature Topic: *******************************************One Ride, Many Parks*********************************************
- In this week’s topic, we are taking a look at attractions that span the globe at Disney. Those attractions that you can find in multiple parks. Then, we’re comparing them and deciding which we like best!
  - Jungle Cruise
    - Sophie & Brenda: Disneyland. Mike: Walt Disney World
  - Haunted Mansion
    - Brenda: Disneyland. Sophie & Mike: Walt Disney World
  - Pirates of the Caribbean
    - Disneyland (all of us)
  - It’s a small world
    - Disneyland (all of us)
  - Peter Pan’s Flight
    - Brenda: Tie. Sophie & Mike: Walt Disney World
  - Space Mountain
    - Brenda & Mike: Disneyland. Sophie: Walt Disney World
  - Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
    - Sophie, Mike, & Brenda: Walt Disney World
  - Monorail
    - Sophie, Mike, & Brenda: Walt Disney World
  - The Railroads
    - Walt Disney World (all of us)
  - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
    - Mike & Brenda: Walt Disney World. Sophie: Tie
  - Autopia / Tomorrowland Speedway
    - Tomorrowland Speedway (Brenda & Mike) Sophie: Neither
  - Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
    - Brenda: Tie; Mike: Walt Disney World; Sophie: Disneyland
  - SW: Rise of the Resistance
    - All of Us: Tie
  - Toy Story Midway Mania
    - Sophie & Brenda: Disneyland; Mike: Walt Disney World
  - Soarin’
    - Sophie & Brenda: Walt Disney World. Mike: Disneyland
  - Carousel
    - Sophie: Disneyland; Brenda & Mike: Walt Disney World
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- Have you ever been to one of the International Disney Parks? If so, which one(s)?
This Day in Disney History for 10/27:
- 1954: Walt Disney’s Disneyland TV Show premiers
Stump the Soph!
- ***George from Monsters, Inc.***
A little bit of Walt
- *“Again, we feel, there is a strong secondary value here — in that watching the Mouseketeers and their guests in action, boys and girls in homes throughout the land will feel impelled to discover and develop their own talents, whatever they may be.” *– Walt Disney
Coming next week: *Top 5 Moments of Pixie Dust*

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Episode 286 – Brenda’s Disneyland Trip Recap!**********Brenda’s Disneyland Trip Recap!**********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 286, and our feature topic this week is ***Brenda’s Disneyland Trip Recap!***** Today we’re taking a look at what we might experience when we go to the Disney Parks in both the near future and the far future! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- No cheddar this week!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What do you want to see at Walt Disney World in the future?
  - Chrissy said: “My Villiansland come to reality”
  - Pam said: “Airport transportation: Magical Express reinstated.Shopping: sending purchases back to the resort.DAS: eligibility requirements compromise from before and now. Also, include all on the reservation.By summer of 2027 please”
  - Kim said: “Me spending more time there. ”
  - Paula said: “I would love to see a great Villains themed restaurant in the new land.”
  - Sheila said: “Diamond Horseshoe review come back.”
- What is your favorite parade?
  - Paula said: “I like all the nighttime parades. They are so magical with the music, lights and beloved characters.”
  - Shane said: “Main Street Electrical Parade”
  - Sheila said: “Paint the night”
Feature Topic: ******************************************Brenda’s Disneyland Trip Recap!********************************************
- Disneyland Hotel Brenda’s favorite hotel
- Matterhorn was open!
- Parks were very crowded, but still got to do a lot!
- Warmed Brenda’s heart to see the girls playing together.
- Disneyland 1st Day:
  - Indiana Jones
  - Haunted Mansion – with holiday overlay for Nightmare before Christmas
  - Pirates of the Caribbean
  - It’s a Small World
  - Tiana
  - Space Mountain
  - Matterhorn
  - Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  - Autopia
  - Paint the Night Parade
  - Walt Audio-Animatronic Figure in the Main Street Cinema.
  - Naple’s Restaurant Quatro Formage Pizza
  - Burgers and Tater Tots at Disneyland
  - A little warmer than they hoped it would be.
  - Disneyland Key – Pooh Bear Key
- Disney’s California Adventure Park
  - Mission: Breakout – 10 Stars from Brenda!
  - Little Mermaid
  - Soarin’
  - Midway Mania
  - Radiator Springs Racers twice
  - Macaroni & Cheese in the Bread Cone
  - Mobile Ordering – some places are only Mobile order – not a fan of that. Can’t customize orders. Some places you can’t walk up and order. Mobile ordering for Walt Disney World is much better.
- Day 3 – Swimming at the Resort, shopping at Downtown Disney, then Oogie Boogie Bash @ California Adventure. Could enter the park at 3PM, party was from 6 – 11PM
  - Brenda – Multiple Thumbs Up from everyone!
- Brenda feels like there is more Imagineering involved at Disneyland.
- Favorite Moments:
  - Aleyah and McKinley are 13 and 11. Being with them was wonderful. They played together and had so much fun playing together.
  - Seeing Paint the Night Parade
  - Seeing Haunted Mansion overlay
  - Mission Breakout
  - Monster’s Overlay on the Guardians: Mission Breakout
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *When is your next Disney Trip?*
  - Mike: Disney Treasure
  - Sophie: Not Sure
  - Brenda: 1st Week of December
This Day in Disney History for 10/20:
- 1901: Disney Legend Frank Churchill is born.
Stump the Soph!
- **Meilin Lee from Turning Red**
A little bit of Walt
- *“Disneyland is often called a magic kingdom because it combines fantasy and history, adventure and learning, together with every variety of recreation and fun designed to appeal to everyone.” – Walt Disney*
Coming next week: *One Ride, Many Parks***

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Episode 285 – Disney Parks of the Future!**********Disney Parks of the Future**********!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 285, and our feature topic this week is *Disney Parks of the Future!** Today we’re taking a look at what we might experience when we go to the Disney Parks in both the near future and the far future! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Beginning on October 12th, the breakfast at Hollywood & Vine will no longer be Disney Junior Play n’ Dine, but will become the same character experience that you get at lunch and dinner at the restaurant, Minnie’s Seasonal Dining (in this case, it will become Minnie’s Halloween Dine). For breakfast, you will no longer be able to meet Disney Junior characters. Instead, the characters will include Minnie and her friends.
- Sophie: starting October 8, you’ll be able to treat yourself to 13 different types of new sauced chicken strips.
- Mike: Over at Disneyland, Disney announced that Tangled will be joining Storybook Land Canal Boats This Winter
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is your favorite parade?
  - Sophie: Boo to you Parade
  - Brenda: Very Merry Christmas Parade
  - Mike: Main Street Electrical Parade
  - Pam said: “TIE: Electric Light Parade from the 1990s in MK. and MNSSHP Boo to You, every year!!”
  - Chandler said: “Main Street Electrical Parade – keeping it classic”
  - Kim said: “The original Disneyland electrical light parade”
  - Cindy said: “Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle parade from Animal Kingdom 2001-2014 and 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party parade.”
Feature Topic: ********************************Disney Parks of the Future*******************************!*
- Magic Kingdom:
  - Near Future:
    - Cars Land – estimated late 2029 or 2030 opening date
    - Villains Land – estimate 2030 opening date
  - Far Future:
    - Will Fantasyland become more like a Disney Princesses themed land?
    - Will Fantasyland be expanded more at the expense of Storybook Circus?
    - Will there be more Castles related to Disney Princesses?
    - Will we see Tomorrowland Speedway with Electric Vehicles instead of gas powered?
    - Will we get an update to the PeopleMover, perhaps true hover vehicles?
    - Will we see some sort of PeopleMover to go around the whole park?
- Epcot:
  - Far Future:
    - Add Mary Poppins to UK Area. Brenda says to do it now!
    - Umbrella Ride? Carousel Ride with no Carousel?
    - Mary Poppins Dark Ride?
    - Update to Spaceship Earth to include more recent history?
    - Country Scavenger Hunt to learn more about each country?
    - Will we see Pavilion Countries change to new countries?
- Hollywood Studios:
  - Near Future
    - Monster’s Inc Land earliest opening date 2027? Possibly?
    - Animator Courtyard
  - Far Future
    - Will they connect Star Tours to Galaxy’s Edge?
- Animal Kingdom:
  - Near Future:
    - Tropical Americas Opening date 2027?
      - Encanto and Indiana Jones
      - Replacing DinoLand U.S.A.
    - Zootopia: Better Zoogether replacing Its Tough to be a Bug
  - Far Future:
    - Will we see nighttime hours at Animal Kingdom?
    - Will there be an expansion of Avatar, world of Pandora?
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What do you want to see at Walt Disney World in the future?****
This Day in Disney History for 10/13:
- 2008: Eleven new Disney Legends announced.
Stump the Soph!
- **Mr. Spell from Toy Story**
A little bit of Walt
- “Disneyland is something that will never be finished. Something that I can keep developing, keep plussing and adding to. It’s alive. It will be a live, breathing thing that will need change. A picture is a thing, once you wrap it up and turn it over to Technicolor you’re through. Snow White is a dead issue with me. A live picture I just finished, the one I wrapped up a few weeks ago, it’s gone, I can’t touch it. There are things in it I don’t like; I can’t do anything about it. I wanted something alive, something that could grow, something I could keep plussing with ideas; the park is that. Not only can I add things, but even the trees will keep growing. The things will get more beautiful each year. And as I find out what the public likes, and when a picture’s finished and I put it out, I find out what the public doesn’t like, I can’t change it, it’s finished, but I can change the park, because it’s alive. That is why I wanted that park.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: *Brenda’s Disneyland Trip Recap!***

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Episode 284 – The Best Views at Disney (fireworks, parades, etc.)!**********The Best Views at Disney (fireworks, parades, etc.)!**********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 284, and our feature topic this week is **The Best Views at Disney (fireworks, parades, etc.)!** Today we’re continuing our series of shows based on your poll choices, and we’re going to share where we like to be for the different special entertainment! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Today I’m taking us over to Universal Orlando Resort, where they have just announced the dates for the transformation to the Winter Wonderland for the resort and parks. Holidays at Universal will run from November 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026! Will you be there to celebrate the holidays?
- Brenda: In case you haven’t heard, Walt Disney World has some new promotions for 2026!
- Sophie: Disney Legend Josh Gad, who has graced our pages with talks of being a Jungle Cruise Skipper, has for his latest assignment, been made a cast member for the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. Here’s a great YouTube video of his efforts: I broke YouTube…
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is your favorite food, and are you a Sweet, Sour, Savory, or Spicy type of food person?
  - Kelly said “Only One? I have 3:Cheeseburger Spring Rolls (Magic Kingdom)Zebra Domes – (AKL Boma or Mara)Beer Cheese Soup – (Le Cellier – Canada/Epcot)”
  - PJ Said “Popcorn! Nothing like Disney’s popcorn. The dole whips are delicious too!”
  - Sheila said “I love the Choza De Margarita at Tacos de Cocinita and the guacamole and chips at the Margarita booth in Epcot. That’s because I’m S-P-I-C-E-Y”
  - Robin said “Mickey waffles. They hit just right in the morning before a big day!”
  - Paula said “Hard to pick just one but I’ll also go with the classic dole whip. There was one in 2019 called Redd’s Revenge that was fun. I love how fun and creative they get with them, though it’s hard to beat the classic pineapple.”
  - Chandler said “Churro at Disneyland.(The ones at WDW were no bueno.)”
  - Chrissy said “Depends on the place due to my allergies. I love the salad at Liberty Tree Tavern”
  - Randy said “I love the chili cheese dogs on main street.”
Feature Topic: ********************************The Best Views at Disney (fireworks, parades, etc.)!**********************************
- Magic Kingdom:
  - Festival of Fantasy (3PM) Frontierland – arriving about 20 or 30 minutes early
  - If stroller, we go by Country Bear Jamboree
  - Look at Pecos Bill to be able to watch the parade while enjoying a snack.
  - Tip: If there are two showings of a parade for an evening parade, consider viewing the second time, because it is often much less crowded.
  - Starlight Parade and Fireworks:
    - 2nd Level of the Train Station for the Fireworks show, then stay there for the 2nd showing of the Parade, which starts in Town Square
    - Sometimes stand right where Main Street and Town Square meet.
  - Sophie’s Preference: Not worried about the projections, she watches the fireworks from behind the Castle
  - Dessert Party for preferred seating
  - Fireworks Cruise
  - Watch from the Monorail Resorts
  - Watch from your room
  - Electrical Water Pageant
    - Wilderness Lodge, Contemporary bar at the top of the resort
    - Contemporary – Lake View with our balcony, we watched it from there.
- Epcot for Luminous: Symphony of Us
  - Yacht Club
  - Center front entrance to World Showcase
  - UK area is a dessert party
  - Fireworks viewing with your meal for some of the World Showcase restaurants
  - Boardwalk, standing by the bridge
  - Train area in Germany
  - Seating bench in Norway
  - Japan Pavilion
- Hollywood Studios
  - Fantasmic
    - Fantasmic Dining Package
  - Wonderful World of Animation
    - In front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, little 12 minute show at 9PM that shows 90 years of Disney and Pixar animation
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- What is your favorite parade?
This Day in Disney History for 10/6:
- 1971: Sunshine Pavilion is officially dedicated!
Stump the Soph!
- **Terri and Terry from Monsters University**
A little bit of Walt
- “I don’t pretend to know anything about art. I make pictures for entertainment, and then the professors tell me what they mean.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: Disney Parks of the Future (what they’ll look like in the coming years)**

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Episode 283 – Snacks That Could be Meals!**********Snacks That Could be Meals!**********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 283, and our feature topic this week is *Snacks That Could be Meals!*** We had a week break because of life, but we’re back and glad to be here with you today! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to the Disney Treasure, a new Haunted Mansion Scavenger Hunt game using your Disney MagicBand+ devices! It starts in October, not sure if it’s an ongoing game or limited time.
- Mike: There’s a new trailer out for the Mandalorian movie, which arrives on May 22nd, 2026. It looks like it’s going to be a great movie, I can’t wait! Here’s the link to the trailer. Best 1 minute, 35 seconds of your day if you are a fan of Grogu!The Mandalorian and Grogu | Official Trailer | In Theaters May 22, 2026
- Brenda: After Hours dates for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios were recently announced for 2026. If you haven’t participated in After Hours events, it may be worth looking into. The dates vary, so check with us for more details.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- Are there any This or That Questions that we missed?
  - Heidi said “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea or Nemo?”
  - Paula said “Downtown Disney or Disney Springs?”
  - Kelly said “Carousel of Progress: Now is The Time or Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow?”
  - Cindy said “Cinnamon buns at The Main Street Bakery or at Gaston’s Tavern?”
  - Cindy also said “On The Road with Mickey pre-Brenda or On The Road with Mickey now?”
Feature Topic: *********************Snacks that could be Meals!***********************
- A look at different changes that have taken place through the years
  - Side Pork Egg Rolls – Yak & Yeti
  - Crispy Pork Potstickers – Yak & Yeti
  - Black Garlic, Truffle, Parmesan Fries – ABC Commissary OR Connections Eatery
  - White Cheddar Mac & Cheese – Regal Eagle
  - Caramel Apple Donuts – Friar’s Nook
  - Half ($2.95) or Full ($4.95) Baguette – Les Halles Boulangeri-Patisserie
  - Warm Cinnamon Roll – Gaston’s Tavern
  - Chicken Fried Rice – Yak & Yeti
  - Baked Mac & Cheese with Pulled Pork or Buffalo Chicken – Eight Spoon Cafe
  - Lobster Bisque and other soups and also sandwiches – Les Halles Boulangeri-Patisserie
  - Jumbo Turkey Leg – Fife & Drum Tavern
  - Nutella Waffle with Fruit and other Waffles – Sleepy Hollow
  - Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich – Dino-Bite Snacks
  - Clam Chowder and Hush Puppies – Columbia Harbour House
  - Carrot Cake Cookie – Trolley Car Café
  - Tortilla Chips & Queso – Pecos Bill
  - Jalapeño Poppers
  - Traditional Poutine – Refreshment Port
  - Funnel Cake
  - Breakfast Bowl – Woody’s Lunch Box
  - Pulled Pork and Cheese Fries – Flame Tree BBQ
  - Chicken Dumplings with Ponzu sauce – Mr. Kamal’s
  - Buffalo Chicken Chips with Blue Cheese -Trilo-Bites
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ******What is your favorite food, and are you are a Sweet, Sour, Savory, or Spicy type of food person?******
This Day in Disney History for 9/29:
- 1994: Innoventions Grand Opening!
Stump the Soph!
- **Flo from Cars**
A little bit of Walt
- “Most things are good, and they are the strongest things; but there are evil things too, and you are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him from reality. The important thing is to teach a child that good can always triumph over evil.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: The Best Views at Disney (fireworks, parades, etc.)**

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Episode 282 – This or That at Disney!***********This or That at Disney!**********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey*! This is episode 282, and our feature topic this week is *This or That at Disney!*** We had a week break because of life, but we’re back and glad to be here with you today! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The official closing date for DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom Park has been announced! It will have its last run on February 1, 2026, and on February 2nd, the entire DinoLand U.S.A. section will be closed and work will begin on the Tropical Americas area.
- Sophie: The Candlelight Processional narrators has just been released! The complete list is in the show notes, but I’ve bolded some that I would love to see as well:Nov. 28-29 – Constance Wu (NEW)Nov. 30-Dec. 2 – Jordan Fisher
- Dec. 3-4 – Jennifer Garner (NEW)
- Dec. 5-6 – Ashley Eckstein
- Dec. 7-8 – Ralph Macchio
- Dec. 9-10 – Leslie Uggams (NEW)
- Dec. 11-13 – Marlee Matlin
- Dec. 14-15 – Henry Winkler (NEW)
- Dec. 16-17 – Lauren Daigle (NEW)
- Dec. 18-19 – Gary Sinise
- Dec. 20-22 – Brendan Fraser
- Dec. 23-24 – Luis Fonsi
- Dec. 25-26 – Joel Smallbone (NEW)
- Dec. 27-28 – Brie Larson (NEW)
- Dec. 29-30 – Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW)
- Mike: Sad news out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Gino, the 44 year old Western Lowland Gorilla passed away on the 17th. In his Instagram story, Dr. Mark from Animal Kingdom had this to share “For nearly 30 years, Gino touched countless lives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with his playful spirit, gentle humor, and steady presence as a devoted father and troop leader.”
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- If you could add a country to World Showcase, which country would you add?
- Sophie: Something out of left field. Something from South America. Argentina or Chile. Or New Zealand.
- Brenda: Portugal
- Mike: Antarctica!
- Sherry Ann said “Greece or an actual African country but not sure which!”
- Kim said “Ireland or Australia”
- Randy said “Russia. Before the revolution!”
- Jennifer said “Omg, tough question!! I want it all!!!”
- *Pam said “
- Ireland
- Scotland
  3. Greece
  4. Spain
  5. Austria
  6. Australia
  7. Brazil
  8. Poland
  9. Korea
  10. Ukraine
  Just off the top of my head. ”*
- Lori said “Brazil. Greece. South Africa. Egypt.”
- Sheila said “South Korea”
- Paula said “Anything new would be welcome!”
- Tim said “Brazil. Brazilian Steakhouse. That’s all they need.
- Debbie said “Ireland and Australia
- Dale said “Ireland or Scotland”
- Cindy H. said “Greece or Brazil”
- Kourtney said “Brazil!
- Patti said “Ireland!”
Feature Topic: *********************This or That at Disney!***********************
- A look at different changes that have taken place through the years
  - Cinderella Castle – Silver or Pink
  - Splash Mountain or Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
  - Enchanted Tiki Room – Original or New Management?
  - Country Bears Jamboree – Original or Current?
  - Journey into Imagination – Dream finder or Dr. Nigel Channing
  - Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse or Tarzan’s Treehouse
  - Great Movie Ride or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  - Roger Rabbit or Mickey and Minnie?
  - Mickey and Minnie Disneyland or Walt Disney World
  - Maelstrom or Frozen Ever After
  - Snow White’s Scary Adventures or Princess Fairytale Hall
  - Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride or Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  - Castle Dream Lights or Castle Projection
  - Soarin’ Around the World or Soarin’ Over California
  - Paradise Pier or Pixar Pier
  - Harmonious or Luminous The Symphony of Us
  - Haunted Mansion Classic or Holiday Overlay
  - Animation Academy or Conservation Station
  - Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – Aerosmith or The Muppets
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *****Are there any This or That Questions that we missed?*****
This Day in Disney History for 9/22:
- 1981: Ashley Eckstein is born in Louisville, Kentucky.
Stump the Soph!
- **Duke Caboom from Toy Story 4****
A little bit of Walt
- *“All of us who use the implements of mass communications have tremendous responsibility to utilize them more fully in the interest of common humanity in the light of present world conditions.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: Snacks That Could be Meals**

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Episode 281 – ******Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Walt Disney World*****!*********Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Walt Disney World*********!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 281, and our feature topic this week is **Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Walt Disney World!*** This is part two of our two week series, where we’re talking about the original attractions that were open on October 1, 1971 (or October 1, 1982 in the case of EPCOT) and that are still here! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: In this D23 edition of Cheddar, one of the big announcements is that Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is going to be updated and INCLUDE an Audio-Animatronic of Walt Disney for the opening of the show.
- Brenda: One of the biggest announcements was that Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom will be going back to its classic look – with grays, creams, blues, and touches of gold!
- Sophie: In Villains Land news out of D23, it was announced that Andreas Deja, Disney Legend and former animator, will be consulting on the project. Deja is known for helping to bring to the screen such characters as Gaston, Jafar, and Scar. Imagineers traveled to Paris, France and Barcelona, Spain to study Art Nouveau architecture design to help come up with the look of how the structures for Villains Land will look. They also drew inspiration from the animation that was originally done for the movies where the villains appeared to help get the overall look of how the land would develop.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- **What is the first ride that you remember riding at Disneyland or Walt Disney World?****
  - Chandler said “Haunted Mansion. I was probably 6-ish, so most details have faded over time. But somewhere there is a photo where my parents tried to take a picture with one of the ghosts riding with us in our doom buggy.”
  - Kourtney said “Space Mountain! It was back in the early 80s and I was with my grandparents. I remember being terrified!”
  - Paula said “This is a fun one. I remember It’s a Small World from when I was a kid.”
  - Cindy H. said “If You Had Wings. I guess that makes me old. ”
  - Sheila said “Dumbo with my daughter.”
  - CC Said “Dumbo when I was 6 @ Disneyland.”
  - Brenda said “The Matterhorn when I was 8.”
  - Cindy said “Space Mountain with Mike. Found out he is not a front row kind of person. Me on the other hand front row is the most excellent place to be ”
  - John said “I remember Pirates of the Caribbean and Small World.”
  - Annette said “Small World Disneyland, I was 11”
  - Erin said “Tower of Terror when I was 4 (about to turn 5) on my first trip to WDW! My cousins took me on it 5 times in a row!”
  - Jennifer said “I remember Small World from summer of 1976 or 1977 when I would have been 6 or 7 riding between my grandparents for the first time. The first time I went back as an adult, I remembered it as clearly and it was like they were sitting there with me again.”
  - Kelly said “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Haunted Mansion. Not sure which was first but some of the memories of my first trip in 1976.”
  - Sherry Ann said “I remember space ship earth and space mountain the most!”
  - Joanne said “20,000 leagues under the sea with my Grandma”
  - Kelly said “Journey into imagination in 1986. I also remember meeting figment and dream finder by the fountains. And from that same trip I remember 20,000 leagues under the sea.”
Feature Topic: ***********Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Walt Disney World!*************
- Magic Kingdom (Opened October 1, 1971)
  - Walt Disney World Railroad
    - Love the WDW Railroad!
  - Jungle Cruise
    - Iconic.
  - Swiss Family Treehouse
    - Walking attraction from the 1962 film.
  - The Hall of Presidents
    - History personified.
  - Country Bear Jamboree
    - One of a kind at the Magic Kingdom
  - Haunted Mansion
    - A whole bunch of lore from both versions of the attraction
  - It’s a Small World
    - A huge representation of World Peace
  - Peter Pan’s Flight
    - An incredible use of perspective to feel like you are hundreds of feet above London.
  - Dumbo the Flying Elephant
    - “Dueling Dumbos”
  - Mad Tea Party
    - Riding the (affectionately dubbed) “Teacups”
  - Tomorrowland Speedway
    - Fun memories from the Tomorrowland Speedway.
  - Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
    - Under New Management from 1998 – 2011. Reverted back to original (but scaled down a bit) in 2011.
- EPCOT (Opened October 1, 1982)
  - Spaceship Earth
    - Ray Bradberry consulted in project
  - Living with the Land (originally Listen to the Land)
    - The world learns of hydroponics
  - The American Adventure
    - Mark Twain & Ben Franklin
  - Canada Pavilion – Circle-Vision 360 Movie “O Canada!”
    - See how Canadians live
  - France Pavilion – Impressions de France
    - Theater show, also shows Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
  - Mexico Pavilion – Gran Fiesta Tour (originally El Río del Tiempo)
    - Where’s Donald?
  - China Pavilion – Circle-Vision 360 Movie “Wonders of China”
    - Now called Reflections of China
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *****If you could add a country to World Showcase, which country would you add?*******
  - Sophie: Something out of left field. Something from South America. Argentina or Chile. Or New Zealand
  - Brenda: Portugal
  - Mike: Antarctica!
This Day in Disney History for 9/8:
- 1996: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has its 1000th performance on Broadway!
Stump the Soph!
- **Dean Hardscrabble from Monsters University****
A little bit of Walt
- *“But the most exciting and by far the most important part of our Florida project… in fact, the heart of everything we’ll be doing in Disney World… will be our Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow! We call it E.P.C.O.T.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: This or That at Disney!**

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Episode 280 – ******Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Disneyland*****!*********Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Disneyland*********!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 280, and our feature topic this week is the **Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Disneyland!*** This week we’re talking about the original attractions that were open on July 17, 1955 and that are still here! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opens Nov. 7 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney is going all out for this – they are having almost like a red-carpet event when they celebrate “Zoogether Day LIVE” with a watch-party like theming.
- Mike: New Ride Details Released for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets! G-Force Records, which was the record label for Aerosmith at Hollywood Studios, has been bought out and is under new management of The Muppets! The Electric Mayhem are appearing in one night only, but they are nowhere to be found! We’ve got to go find them, and we’ll do so riding in the stretch limos! Oh, and the Hollywood landmarks? Let’s just say that it’s been transformed a bit with some Muppet theming…This will be arriving in 2026!
- Brenda: Also coming in 2026, New Magic Coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World! There are going to be some scenery changes it looks like, including this tease: “when the trains rattle their way underground to spectacular natural caverns full of phosphorescent pools”
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is your favorite Disney music album?
  - Edyth said “Just being there! It’s my first time going this year ”
  - Chrissy said “Food”
  - Annette said “Trying the new items at the booths.”
  - Teresa said “Trying out new taste sensations!!”
  - PJ said “Trying all the things!”
Feature Topic: ***********Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Disneyland*************
- Main Street Vehicles
  - Horse drawn carriage and fire engines. In Brenda’s eyes, these are the things that stand out the most as if you are in Marcelline, Missouri.
- Disneyland Railroad
  - Love love love the Railroad
- King Arthur Carrousel
  - Sword in the Stone. Most of the horses date back over 90 years! Denzel Carrousel Company in Philadelphia, PA.
- Peter Pan’s Flight
  - The most enchanting of the opening day rides.
- Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
  - It truly is a WILD RIDE!
- Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
  - Love being able to look up and catch a glimpse of the Evil Queen
- Mad Tea Party
  - Quintessential Disney rides – MTP and Dumbo.
- Autopia
  - A Throwback in time back to a simpler ride.
- Jungle Cruise
  - Sophie loves this ride! Some autonomy on the ride jokes and script is what makes this attraction shine!
- The Golden Horseshoe
  - Original Restaurant, vaudeville show. Walt loved going to the show, ran for 31 years consecutively!
- Mark Twain Riverboat
  - Love the way it takes you back to a slower lifestyle.
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ****What is the first ride that you remember riding at Disneyland or Walt Disney World?****
This Day in Disney History for 9/1:
- 1989: Disneyland welcomes its 300 millionth guest!
Stump the Soph!
- **Anchor & Chum from Finding Nemo****
A little bit of Walt
- *“I suppose I’ve always been in love with trains.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Walt Disney World**

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Episode 279 – ******Tasty Tidbits at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival***************Tasty Tidbits at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival*********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 279, and our feature topic this week is the **Tasty Tidbits at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival**** This week we’re talking about the items coming for the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and what we want to try out! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Disney has significantly extended the planned refurbishment for the Yacht & Beach Club Resort. They had previously announced that the work would continue through October 2025, but they are now stating that the refurb of Yacht Club will last through late 2026. The Beach Club refurb has been extended through the end of 2027. Disney says that “while efforts will be made to minimize disruptions, construction may be noticeable during daytime hours. All services – including valet, luggage assistance, and transportation – will remain available. All pools, resort dining and most other amenities will remain available.
- Sophie: Over at California Adventure Park, the Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark returned – officially – on August 22nd. The Monsters After Dark conversion of “Mission: BREAKOUT!” starts at 3PM each afternoon.
- Mike: Reservations for The Beak and Barrel were set to begin on August 18, but in looking to see how busy the reservations were, I saw a disclaimer that reservations were launching on August 20, 2025 at 7PM. Stay tuned to see if that is changed!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is your favorite Disney music album?
  - Paula said: “I love the one Mike picked (Beauty and the Beast) but I also love Encanto. There are so many fun and fast paced songs. It is great to listen to while cooking or cleaning.”
  - Cindy said: “Soundtrack for both the original and live action Lilo and Stitch movies . I especially love The Hawaiian Rollercoaster.”
  - Chris said: “I agree the beauty and the beast soundtrack is awesome. I especially like the beasts song called evermore!!”
  - Sheila said: “Disney’s greatest volume 1 and 3. They both are great and have a variety of Disney music.”
  - Chrissy said: “Wishes and Beauty and the Beast.”
  - Dale said: “Mary Poppins 1 and 2”
  - Brenda said: “Guardians of the Galaxy”
  - Sophie said: “The Sherman Brothers Songbook”
Feature Topic: ***********Tasty Tidbits at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival***********
- Brenda:
  - 1) Canada Menu
    - Filet Mignon with mushrooms and mashed potatoes featuring Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
  - 2) France Menu
    - Boeuf Bourguignon, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Red wine-braised short ribs with potato purée (New)
  - 3) Belgium Menu
    - Location: Between Morocco and France
    - Beer-braised Beef served with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes
  - 4) Mexico Menu
    - Tostada de Carnitas: Braised Pork atop a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New)
  - 5)Milled & Mulled Menu
    - Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
    - Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing
- Sophie:
  - 1) Gyozas of the Galaxy
    - French Onion Soup-Style Dumplings – $6
      - Pork and beef soup dumplings with caramelized onions, sherry-beef broth, onion and Gruyère soubise, parmesan cracker, and micro chives (NEW!)
  - 2) Germany
    - 🧀 Schinkennudeln – $5.25
      - Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese
    - Zwiebelkuchen – Sommerfest
      - German onion cake with caramelized onions, bacon, herbs, and a savory custard (NEW!)
  - 3) China
    - Mango-Peach Bubble Tea – $8.25
      - Green tea, mango and peach syrups, and white boba (Non-alcoholic)
  - 4) Milled & Mulled
    - Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae
      - With Vanilla bean gelato (NEW!)
  - 5) America
    - Freshly Baked Chocolate Pudding Cake
      - With Kentucky bourbon caramel
- Mike:
  - 1) Germany Menu:
    - Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce: $5
  - 2) Germany Menu:
    - Bratwurst on a Pretzel Roll with Mustard: $6.25
  - 3) Spain Menu:
    - Paella Caldoso with Rock Shrimp, Bay Scallops, and Smoked Mussels: $8.00
  - 4) Japan Menu:
    - Beef Wagyu Don – Traditional Japanese Rice Bowl with American Wagyu Beef Blend over Steamed White Rice served with Homemade Pickles, Shredded Togarashi Pepper, and Pickled Ginger: $9.50
  - 5) Belgium Menu:
    - Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream: $5.50
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *****What are you most looking forward to at the Food & Wine Festival 2025?*******
This Day in Disney History for 8/25:
- 1952: Walt & Lillian and their daughters Sharon & Diane and niece Marjorie leave Europe, sailing from Naples, Italy to New York City.
Stump the Soph!
- ***Bing Bong from Inside Out!*****
A little bit of Walt
- **“Children are people, and they should have to reach to learn about things, to understand things, just as adults have to reach if they want to grow in mental stature.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: Shining the Spotlight: The Original Attractions of Disneyland**

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Episode 278 – *****Our Favorite Music from a Disney Movie!**************Our Favorite Music from a Disney Movie!*********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 278, and our feature topic this week is *Our Favorite Music from a Disney Movie!*** This week we’re talking about how the music from a Disney movie can just reach out and grab you with all the feels! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Over at Disneyland, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closing for refurbishment on September 2nd. No completion date has been announced.
- Brenda: The Minnie Vans are back, offering service from Orlando International Airport to Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resort guests. The cost: $199 each way and will accommodate up to six people, with 2 car seats included.
- Sophie: The first fall decorations for Walt Disney World are in evidence as the Magic Kingdom prepares for the start of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is your favorite thing about Walt Disney, the man himself?
  - Cindy said: “The fact that Walt wanted to bring wholesome family entertainment to the world while embracing innovation.”
  - Lee said: “That he plumbed talent from unexpected places and so reaped extraordinary results in animation and entertainment.”
  - Sherry Ann said: “Ok it’s very small but it amazes me how he figured out and even just thought about or cared about placement of trash cans!!! This is a man invested in his dream!!”
  - Sheila said: “That he never stopped trying new things. Change was important to him!”
  - Chandler said: “Walt seemed to be thinking six steps ahead, and believed in people to get him and the company there.”
  - Chrissy said: “He was thoughtless, wanting to make others happy.”
  - Teresa said: “His genius. How kind and his amazing imagination”
  - Paula said: “The incredible imagination!”
  - Alisha said: “His determination to see his vision come to life. Selling his property and cashing in life insurance etc to see it through. His faith and belief in his ideas is so inspiring”
  - Mike said: “To me, there are two things that speak volumes about Walt Disney. The first is how much he loved his family. Disneyland came into being because of his desire to spend time with his daughters and being able to enjoy the rides with them. The second thing I really like about Walt is his faith. There is an essay he wrote called “Prayer in my life.” I encourage you all to read it:http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/PrayerInMyLife.html
  - Brenda: “He was humble no matter what.”
  - Sophie: “He kept Lillian and his daughters at the center of his life. Everything he did was first for them and then for the rest of the world.”
Feature Topic: **********Our Favorite Music from a Disney Movie!************
- Mike: Frozen and Frozen 2
  - Frozen: Do You Want to build a snowman
  - Frozen 2: The Next Right Thing
- Brenda:
  - Guardians of the Galaxy
    - Songs from Peter Quill’s Mix Tape
    - 1st Soundtrack album in history consisting of previous songs to reach #1.
    - Come and get your love, I can’t stop this feeling
- Sophie: Star Wars (in comparison to Gustav Holst’s The Planets)
  - Imperial March vs. Mars: Bringer of War
  - Princess Leia’s Theme vs. Venus: Bringer of Peace
  - The Throne Room and End Title vs Jupiter: Bringer of Jollity
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ***What is your favorite Disney music album?***
This Day in Disney History for 8/18:
- 1930: The Chain Gang is completed, featuring the debut of Pluto!
- 1931: The Mickey Mouse Cartoon Blue Rhythm is released.
Stump the Soph!
- ***Deb & Flo from Finding Nemo*****
A little bit of Walt
- *“You don’t have to worry about the money; it will take care of itself. Just do your best work – then try to trump it.” – Walt Disney*
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Episode 276 – *****Would You Rather…Disney Style 2025!**************Our Favorite Disneyland Resort Land!*********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and she’s Brenda! We’re On the Road with Mickey, and this is episode 277! Our feature topic this week is *Our Favorite Disneyland Resort Land!* This week we’re heading out west to talk about our favorite lands at the Disneyland Resort! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: The Live Action Lilo and Stich – which has crossed 1 Billion in sales globally, will be arriving to Disney+ on September 3rd.
- Mike: Are you a Disney+ Subscriber? If so, you can get a complimentary D23 Gold Member Monthly Plan! I always had the free Silver edition, so now that I’ve got the Gold subscription, I’ll see what that does for me.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What are your favorite memories from the Podcast?
  - My sister Robin added her emphasis to this question! She said “Ira David Wood episode and any in which I am mentioned!”
- Would you rather have an unlimited lifetime pass to any of the Disney parks or would you rather have unlimited Disney Cruise Sailings? However, you forfeit whichever option you don’t choose.
  - Sherry said “Parks forever! Sad to not do a Disney Cruise ever but it’s easier to live without since I have not experienced Disney Cruises! There are other cruise lines but nothing close to a Disney Park.”
  - Chandler said “Parks. Gotta be the Parks.”
  - Debbie said “Unlimited Park Passes”
  - Sandi said “parks….I get seasick just walking past a docked boat!”
  - Cindy said “Disney cruises – can travel the world with room, food and transportation covered in one price. Can do all activities you want and Broadway shows included.”
  - Alisha said “Passes”
  - Pam said “Parks, that are in existence now and any that will be built in the future!!!!!!!!! Great question”
  - Diana said “If this means that by choosing the cruises I couldn’t go to the parks anymore, then I definitely choose parks!”
  - Linda said “Parks for sure!!!”
  - Annette said “Passes for sure”
  - Donna said “Disney cruises”
  - Randy said “Unlimited Disney cruises!”
  - Elaine said “That’s tough, but I’ll pick lifetime cruise.”
  - Paula said “I’ve never been on a Disney cruise but LOVE the parks so I’ll go with the parks.”
  - Chrissy said “Parks hands down”
  - Sheila said “Pass for all parks west east coast, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Europe, UEI and everything in between and any new additions not spelled out above.”
  - Heidi said “I’ll take the parks.”
  - Sharon said “Parks!!”
  - Robin said “Parks. Hands down.”
  - Debbie said “Unlimited cruises”
  - Kourtney said “Cruise”
  - CC said “Cruises all the way!!!! my food is included and I have easy access to my room for a nap”
  - Cathy said “Parks!”
  - Jennifer said “Pass to parks. Can’t cruise lol.”
Feature Topic: ***********Your Favorite Disneyland Resort Land***********
- Sophie: Pixar Pier, Disney’s California Adventure Park
  - Attractions:
    - Incredicoaster
    - Toystory Midway Mania!
    - Silly Symphony Swings
    - Pixar Pal-A-Round
    - Goofy’s Sky School
    - Jesse’s Critter Carousel
    - Little Mermaid
  - Dining:
    - Carnival-style quickstops
  - Nighttime Spectacular:
    - World of Color
      - Celebrate Happy edition
- Mike: Mickey’s Toontown, Disneyland
  - Attractions:
    - Roger Rabbits Car Toon Spin
    - Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
    - Donald’s Duck Pond
    - Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard
    - Chip & Dale’s GADGETCoaster
    - Mickey’s House
    - Minnie’s House
    - Mickey’s Toontown Station for the Disneyland Railroad
  - Dining:
    - Cafe Daisy
    - Good Boy Grocers
- Brenda: New Orleans Square, Disneyland
  - It’s not about the rides – It’s about Walt
  - Attractions:
    - Pirates of the Caribbean
    - Haunted Mansion
  - Dining:
    - Blue Bayou Restaurant
    - Tiana’s Palace
    - Cafe Orleans
    - Mint Julep Bar
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- ***What is your favorite thing about Walt Disney, the man himself?***
This Day in Disney History for 8/11:
- 1955: US Vice President Richard Nixon and his family visit Disneyland for the very first time.
Stump the Soph!
- **Laurel Lightfoot from Onward****
A little bit of Walt
- *“Disneyland has always had a big river and a Mississippi sternwheeler. And it seemed appropriate to create a new attraction at the bend of the river. And so, New Orleans Square came into being — a New Orleans of a century ago when she was the ‘Gay Paree’ of the American frontier.”* – Walt Disney
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Episode 276 – *****Would You Rather…Disney Style 2025!**************Would You Rather…Disney Style 2025!*********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and she’s Brenda! We’re On the Road with Mickey, and this is episode 276! Our feature topic this week is *Would You Rather…Disney Style 2025!* This week we’re playing a game where I ask Brenda and Sophie if they would rather do answer A or answer B to my questions! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Disney Cruise Line has announced a rare discount on select sailings. Guests can save 50% on 3rd and 4th passengers on select DCL sailings October 3, 2025 – March 30, 2026. The discount is available for booking now! Rooms are limited and the select sailings are aboard these ships: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish.The offer is valid for stateroom categories 04A through 11C. Concierge staterooms are not eligible for the discount.
As a super bonus, this offer even includes Very Merrytime cruises over the holiday season. So, you can set sail on the ultimate holiday adventure where Disney magic meets festive cheer!

Your sailing must be booked by October 12, 2025. + Sophie: Coming back to Hollywood Studios – The Sorcerer’s Hat! Disney announced that “The hat is coming to “The Magic of Disney Animation,” a new transformation at Star Wars: Launch Bay. This new space will invite guests to experience the magic of Disney animation through drawing classes, a playground inspired by Mary Blair’s concept art from Alice in Wonderland, and watch portraits come to life before their eyes.” + Mike: Congratulations to the team for the Disney series Andor, which racked up an amazing 14 Emmy Nominations for season 2, including Outstanding Drama Series. I’ve got to tell you, the scenes and acting in the scenes for the massacre at Ghorman were so riveting, you could feel the tension through the screen. * Connect with us! Here’s how: + Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com + Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com + YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey + Instagram: On the Road with Mickey + Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com + Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com * Question of the Week Feedback:* + What is your favorite Disney movie (Continued)? - Randy said: “The Apple Dumpling gang movie, Pete’s dragon” - Paula said: “This is tough, there are so many to choose from. I am going to say Beauty and the Beast for a more classic one and Encanto for a more recent one.” - Sheila said “My favorite Disney Movie is Snow White. I also really enjoyed the recent movie of Elio.” - Pam said: “Up is my first one. It always reduces me to tears every time I watch the tender love between Carl and Ellie. It reminds me of my own 45+ year marriage still going strong. My second favorite is The Parent Trap. I have watched it so many times and love it like it’s the first time every time I watch. Choosing favorites was so hard because I love most all Disney movies.”* + What are your favorite memories from the Podcast? - Chandler said “I particularly enjoy the trip reports.” - Chrissy said “Meeting you all while filming for the 50th Anniversary episode” - Paula said “I like the episodes where you give your favorite items at each park, such as snacks, attractions, etc. I also enjoyed the recent episodes where fans voted via bracket-style poll.” * Feature Topic: *********Would You Rather…Disney Style 2025!********** + 1) Would you rather spend a month at Walt Disney World or visit all of the other Disney parks around the world? Sophie: All of the other parks in the world. Brenda: Walt Disney World. + 2) Would you rather ride TRON or Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster? Sophie: TRON. Brenda: TRON + 3) Would you rather ride Test Track or Radiator Springs Racers? Sophie: Radiator Springs Racers. Brenda: Radiator Springs Racers. + 4) Would you rather eat at Via Napoli or the Garden Grill Restaurant? Sophie: Garden Grill Restaurant. Brenda: Via Napoli + 5) Would you rather visit Epcot during the Flower & Garden Festival or during the Food & Wine Festival? Sophie: Food & Wine. Brenda: Food & Wine. + 6) Would you rather enjoy Carousel of Progress or the TTA? Brenda: Carousel of Progress: Sophie: Carousel of Progress + 7) Would you rather watch Fantasmic or Harmonious? Sophie: Fantasmic. Brenda: Fantasmic, but in Disneyland + 8) Would you rather go to Toontown in Disneyland or ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios? Sophie: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Brenda: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway + 9) Would you rather wake up at the Magic Kingdom for Thanksgiving day or for Christmas Day? Sophie: Thanksgiving. Brenda: Thanksgiving + 10) Would you rather experience Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios? Sophie: Jollywood Nights. Brenda: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. + 11) Would you rather spend evening Extra Magic Hours at Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, or Magic Kingdom? Sophie: Magic Kingdom. Brenda: Magic Kingdom. * Sophie’s Question of the Week:* + **Would your rather have an unlimited lifetime pass to any of the Disney parks or would you rather have unlimited Disney Cruise Sailings? BUT you forfeit whichever option you don’t choose.** * This Day in Disney History for 8/4: + 1875: Hans Christian Anderson passes away at the age of 70. * Stump the Soph!* + *Beta and Gamma from Up* * A little bit of Walt* + “Disneyland is not just another amusement park. It’s unique, and I want it kept that way. Besides, you don’t work for a dollar — you work to create and have fun.” – Walt Disney (on Disneyland) * Coming next week: **Your Favorite Disneyland Resort Land******

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Episode 275 – *****Celebrating 275 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey!**************Celebrating 275 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey!*********Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and she’s Brenda! We’re On the Road with Mickey, and this is episode 275! Our feature topic this week is Celebrating 275 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey! This week we’re taking a trip down memory lane where we talk about our five favorite episodes! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: The wait is over! Test Track opened with a soft opening on July 20 and 21st before opening officially on July 22nd after closing for refurbishment in June, 2024.
- Brenda: Tickets for two of Walt Disney World’s happiest holiday happenings are now on sale.
  Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates will run on select nights from Friday, November 7 to Sunday, December 21.
  Prices range from $169 – $229 plus tax per adult, and $159 – $219 plus tax per child 3-9 (based on date).
  Reminder: Guests can begin their holiday cheer early! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party guests can enter the park as early as 4:00 p.m. Even though the party officially starts at 7:00 p.m., guests have the option to arrive three hours earlier to kickstart their time in Magic Kingdom.
  Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be held on select nights from Nov. 8th to Dec. 22nd. Note that November dates are set for select Saturdays and Mondays, while December dates fall on select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Prices are $159 to $199 per person plus tax (based on date).
  This year, guests can make merriment a half-hour earlier, with Jollywood Nights entry available at 5:30 p.m. before the festivities kick off at 7:30 p.m. They’ll have up to five hours to jingle into the night, all the way until 12:30 a.m.Contact Mike at Mike@pixievacations.com or Brenda at Brenda@pixievacations.com if you would like more information or to purchase tickets.
- Sophie: For the first time since October, 2016, the Magic Kingdom has a nighttime parade! Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, opened to soft openings prior to its official opening on July 20th. This is the first nighttime parade, except for the Very Merry Christmas Party and Not-So-Scary Halloween Party parades, since the Main Street Electrical Parade closed at the Magic Kingdom!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is your favorite Disney movie?
  - Mike: Mary Poppins
  - Brenda: Ratatouille
  - Sophie: Fantasia
  - Stephanie said: “Lindsay- Descendants; Mackenzie- Frozen.”
  - Chandler said “Mary Poppins”
  - Robin said “A part of me wants to say Encanto but there is also Beauty and the Beast as well as The Little Mermaid and Snow White.”
  - Cindy said: “A tie-Brave, Up and Moana. Classic Beauty and The Beast.”
  - Jeannette said “Classic Alice in Wonderland”
  - Ms. Dale said “No brainer for me! It will always be Mary Poppins!!!! A close second is Cinderella!”
  - Sheila said “Well Sophie’s favorite movie is F~~rozen!!!!~~ Fantasia”
Feature Topic: *********Celebrating 275 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey!***********
- Brenda:
  - 1) Walt’s Nine Old Men, Part 3, Episode 56
  - 2) Bread Pudding Challenge, Episode 127
  - 3) The Twelve Days of Disney, Episode 151
  - 4) Disney Legends Episodes 75 and 131, Julie Andrews (75) and Dick Van Dyke (131)
  - 5) Celebrating Walt: The Lasting Legacy of a Life Well Lived, Episode 247
  - HM) 3-Night Dreamers Trip, Episode 186
- Sophie:
  - 5) (197) Planning a Day at WDW with Walt
  - 4) (46) Attraction Refresh
  - 3) (258) March Madness Magic Kingdom Edition
  - 2) (274) The Golden Age of Disney Films
  - 1) (s2e4/54) Brenda’s 1st Episode
  - HM) (151) Twelve Days of Disney
- Mike:
  - 5) Better @ Disneyland or Better at Walt Disney World, Episode 92
  - 4) Nine Old Men Series, Episodes 54-56
  - 3) 50 Years of A Christmas Carol with Ira David Wood III, Episode 191
  - 2) Sophie’s 21st Birthday Trip Recap, Episode 129
  - 1) Celebrating Walt: The Lasting Legacy of a Life Well Lived, Episode 247
  - HM) Episode 20, Yehaa Bob, and also Episode 100
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What are your favorite memories from the Podcast?**
This Day in Disney History for 7/28:
- 1998: The Disney Magic, Disney’s first cruise ship, is christened by Roy E. Disney’s wife, Patricia!
Stump the Soph!
- **Gill from The Little Mermaid**
A little bit of Walt
- “I just want it to look like nothing else in the world…and it should be surrounded by a train.” – Walt Disney (on Disneyland)
Coming next week: ***Would You Rather…Disney Edition!*****

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Episode 274 – *****The Golden Age of Disney Feature Films*****!*********The Golden Age of Disney Feature Films****!****Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and she’s Brenda! We’re On the Road with Mickey*, and this is episode 274! Our feature topic this week is *****The Golden Age of Disney Feature Films*****!** This week we’re talking about how to get the most out of your special trip to Disney to celebrate special occasions! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: The latest episode of “We Call it Imagineering” is out, and this episode is looking at the Backstage of Disney Live Entertainment, including the first look at Disney Starlight!
- Mike: Walt Disney – A Magical Life opened up at Disneyland on July 17th. Have you seen it? What did you think?
- Brenda: Speaking of July 17, last week was the official 70th Anniversary of Disneyland!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- **What’s your favorite special memory from a trip? Restaurant, Dessert, Show/Attraction, etc.****
  - Sophie said: 21st Birthday- ~~Ohana Dinner – Piña Colava~~ Getting 21 friends on the PeopleMover at the same time!**
  - *Brenda: The first time I ever saw the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
    Mike: December 2024 trip with Robin, Mom, Cindy, Sophie, and I, where we met up with Butch and Brenda!*
  - *Cindy said: “Hearing 15 minutes of the for King & Country concert at eat to the beat until we were washed out by the monsoons”*
  - *Paula said: “Back in 2019, we went to the Villains after party at Magic Kingdom. It was not very crowded and we got some great pictures with different backgrounds. They had ride overlays and villain themed snacks. There was a villain themed parade too. We stayed the whole night and it stands out to me from all my past trips as it was something different.”*
  - *Chandlar said: “Being in Disneyland for the first time in over 30 years. Looking at Walt’s Apartment gave me all the feels.”*
  - *Sheila said: “Our first trip with the Ellis family; especially the desert party at the end of the trip. Our girls had so much fun that entire week.”*
  - *Dale said: “Dinner in Cinderella’s Castle and breakfast with Mary Poppins will always be my favorite memories no matter how old I am.”*
  - *Robin said: “Having my granddaughters surprise me after a leisurely breakfast at Port Orleans Riverside! I thought it was an adults only vacation! I was so pleasantly surprised and shocked to see them!”*
Feature Topic: *********The Golden Age of Disney Feature Fil********ms!***
- Mike: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
  - Release date: December 21, 1937, February 4, 1938 (Wide Release)
  - Snow White was the first full-length cell-animated feature film and Disney’s first animated feature. This film established Walt Disney as a major film producer!
  - Producer: Walt Disney
  - Notable Disney Legends that worked on the film:
    - Les Clark
    - Marc Davis
    - Eric Larson
    - John Lounsbery
    - Woolie Reitherman
    - Art Babbitt
    - Ham Luske
    - Norm Ferguson
    - Wilfred Jackson
  - Quote:
    - Seven Dwarfs, Seven Personalities
    - When Walt proposed a full-length motion picture based on Grimm’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, he knew that the key to a compelling story was believable, sympathetic characters. “The seven dwarfs were naturals for the medium.” Walt explained. “In them, we could instill boundless humor, not only as to their physical appearances, but in their mannerisms, personalities, voices and actions.”
  - Sophie’s Input: Goddess of Spring (1934)
    - This 9-minute short was an integral part of the development of Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, acting as practice for the Animators in the rotoscoping technique and drawing realistically-proportioned figures.
- Brenda: Pinocchio (1940)
  - Release Date: February 7, 1940
  - Nine Old Men: Ollie Johnston (animator) Frank Thomas (animation director)
  - Brenda’s Input: Multiplane Camera
    - Using multiple cell frames to create the illusion of depth in a 2-D space
- Sophie: Fantasia (1940)
  - Release Date: November 13, 1940
  - Disney’s third film was originally intended only to be an elaborate Silly Symphony short film, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, centered around Mickey Mouse (who had declined in popularity at the time) Walt realized the potential profits didn’t match with the cost of the short, which was already nearing completion, so he settled on the concept of animating various scenes to classical music to elongate the film’s running time to that of a feature-length production.
  - Development of Fantasound – with the help of Leopold Stokowski
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What is your favorite Disney movie?****
  - **Mike: Mary Poppins****
  - **Brenda: Ratatouille****
  - **Sophie: Fantasia****
This Day in Disney History for 7/21/2025:
- 1939: Walt Disney releases the Mickey Mouse short “The Pointer.”
Stump the Soph!
- *Spot – The Good Dinosaur*
A little bit of Walt
- “This is tough, trying to explain Mickey. It’s been done by experts and the best any of us have been able to come up with is the fact that Mickey is so simple and uncomplicated, so easy to understand, that you can’t help liking him.” – Walt Disney (during New York Times magazine interview with Walt on Mickey’s 25th birthday)
Coming next week: **A Trip Down Memory Lane: Remembering 275 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey****

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Episode 273 – *****Celebrating Birthdays & Special Occasions at Disney Parks***!*******Celebrating Birthdays & Special Occasions at Disney Parks***!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and she’s Brenda! We’re On the Road with Mickey, and this is episode 273! Our feature topic this week is *****Celebrating Birthdays & Special Occasions at Disney Parks***!**** This week we’re talking about how to get the most out of your special trip to Disney to celebrate special occasions! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: As you may remember, Richard Sherman wrote a new verse of the song for “it’s a small world” before his passing. Well, we have learned that on July 17, 2025, that new verse will be in the finale scene for it’s a small world for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World!
- Sophie: The 2025 Epcot Food & Wine Festival dates are August 28 – November 22, 2025. In the Eat to the Beat concert series, two of my absolute favorite artists – MercyMe and TobyMac, will be performing! MercyMe will be performing August 31 and September 1st, and TobyMac will be performing September 7-8! As we get closer to the start of the Festival, we’ll have a feature topic discussion about this year’s festival.
- Mike: July 6 was the last day of operations for the Liberty Belle Riverboat as well as Tom Sawyer Island. The construction walls are up, the My Disney Experience maps don’t show water anymore for the Rivers of America, and work is progressing on the transformation.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- *What is your favorite nighttime spectacular? Past or Present.*
  - Sophie: Past – Harmonious; Present – Fantasmic at WDW
  - Brenda: Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights (Past); also World of Color, Castle Dream Lights (Past)
  - Mike: Past – Wishes, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, Harmonious; Present – Candlelight Processional
  - Chandlar said: “Electrical ParadeTrue story: I was visiting Disneyland just a few years ago and didn’t even know it was back. When they made an announcement, I was so shocked and surprised. I probably cried a little.”
  - Paula said “I’m with Chandler. I always loved the Electrical parade”
  - Chrissy said “Wishes”
  - Robin said “Happily Ever After fireworks”
  - Dale said “Fantasmic”
  - Sheila also said “Fantasmic”
Feature Topic: *************Celebrating Birthdays & Special Occasions at Disney Parks*************!
- Get a birthday button or a celebration button!
- You can celebrate your birthday up to six months before your birthday, or six months after your birthday! (i.e. all year long!)
- Character meal with your favorite character – Tusker House Breakfast with Donald, Mickey, Goofy, Minnie, and Daisy.
- Make a note of the special occasion in your reservation so Disney can celebrate you!
- For holidays, take advantage of the special holiday events – the Christmas Party, the Halloween Party, and other things like the special exhibits during the holidays like the Easter displays.
- Make special T-Shirts for your celebration!
- Memory Maker purchase for your special celebration.
- Consider doing a Bibidi Bobbidi Boutique reservation for your girl (or knight packages for your boy)
- Capture your Moment photo session.
- Dessert Party
- Special Dinner – Cali Grill, ‘Ohana, Toledo (top of Coronado Springs) – and see the fireworks from your restaurant.
- Go resort hopping to experience other things at different resorts.
- In room celebrations
- Lot of free things that you can do that are romantic, nice, that you can celebrate
- Look at special tours that may enhance your trip even more!
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- *What’s your favorite special memory from a trip? Restaurant, Dessert, Show/Attraction, etc.*
  - 21st Birthday- Ohana Dinner – Piña Colava
  - Brenda: The first time I ever saw the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
  - Mike: December 2024 trip with Robin, Mom, Cindy, Sophie, and I, where we met up with Butch and Brenda!
This Day in Disney History for 7/14/2025:
- 1919: Walt Stanchfield is born in Los Angeles.
Stump the Soph!
- *Mia and Tia from Cars*
A little bit of Walt
- “Follow your dreams, turn setbacks into success, never give up, and give the world your very best.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: **The Golden Age (1937-1942) of Disney Feature Films****

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Episode 272 – *Sophie’s Solo trip to WDW!*****Sophie’s Solo trip to WDW!****Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and she’s Brenda! We’re On the Road with Mickey, and this is episode 272! Our feature topic this week is *Sophie’s Solo trip to WDW!* This week Sophie is giving us her recap of her solo trip to Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is set to close for refurbishment on August 4, 2025, with a reopening date scheduled for sometime in 2026. There will be a new show scene and character, enhanced ride vehicles, and improved gameplay.
- Brenda: Voyage of the Little Mermaid will be closing for a small refurbishment from July 21 – 26, 2025. Not long, but if you have plans during that timeframe, plan accordingly.
- Sophie: Spaceship Earth will be closing on August 25, 2025 for refurbishment. The expected reopening date hasn’t been announced but should be sometime this year.
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- **What is your favorite Pixar short?****
  - Chandlar said “Boundin’”
  - Missy said “Lava!”
  - Stephanie M. also said “Lava”
  - Chrissy said “Lava is a fav of mine and The tin man toy.”
  - Heidi said “I love Bao.”
  - I said “My favorite is Lava, which has become a love song for Cindy and I.”
  - Paula said “I like the classic Tin Toy”
  - Brenda said “I love Piper and Lava, but I have to say Bao edges out as the winner for me.”
  - Tony said “I have to say the Bao was adorable!”
  - Robin said “I’m a huge fan of Piper.”
  - Lastly, Sophie’s favorites are Bao and Day & Night.
Feature Topic: *************Sophie’s Solo trip to WDW!*************
- June 23: 3:30AM – drive to RDU airport. Flight at 6:05AM, landed in Orlando at 7:43AM. Head to Pop Century in the 90s Building. Parks: Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios
- June 24: Epcot
  - France, Morocco, Japan, Italy, Germany, China, Mexico,
  - Attractions: Reflections of China, Three Cabalerro’s, Disney Play App! American Adventure
- June 24: Hollywood Studios
  - Docking Bay 7 – Andorian Chicken
  - Attractions: Rise of the Resistance
- June 25: Magic Kingdom
  - Walt Disney World Railroad
  - TRON Lightning Lane
  - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  - Haunted Mansion
  - Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
  - Enchanted Tiki Room
  - Country Bears Jamboree
  - It’s a small world
  - Columbia Harbour House lunch
  - Beignets at Port Orleans French Quarter
- One last thing that Sophie didn’t expect: She got lonely because all of her family and friends weren’t there.
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- **What is your favorite nighttime spectacular? Past or Present.****
  - Sophie: Past – Harmonious; Present – Fantasmic at WDW
  - Brenda: World of Color, Castle Dream Lights (Past), and also Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights (Past)
  - Mike: Past – Wishes, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, Harmonious; Present – Candlelight Processional
This Day in Disney History for 7/7/2025:
- 1998: On Broadway, Beauty and the Beast has its 1,762nd performance, making it the longest running show ever at the Palace Theater!
Stump the Soph!
- *Luigi from Cars*
A little bit of Walt
- “To some people, I am kind of a Merlin who takes lots of crazy chances, but rarely makes mistakes. I’ve made some bad ones, but fortunately, the successes have come along fast enough to cover up the mistakes. When you go to bat as many times as I do, you’re bound to get a good average. That’s why I keep my projects diversified.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: **Celebrating Birthdays & Special Occasions at Disney Parks****

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Episode 271 – *Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary!******Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary!****Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and she’s Brenda! We’re On the Road with Mickey*, and this is episode 271! Our feature topic this week is **Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary!** This week we’re taking a look at the 70th Anniversary of Disneyland, the park that Walt built! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Disney Starlight Parade, the new nighttime parade, begins at the Magic Kingdom on July 20.
- Mike: After a very, very lengthy closure and refurbishment Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club is finally open! Guests are very happy about that!
- Brenda: Disney has announced a projected opening date for the reimagined test track ride in Epcot. They plan to reopen on July 22, 2025. Just so happens to be my son‘s 40th bday.
- The Walt Disney Archives are 55 years old! Started in 1970, the Archives feature some of the great treasures from Disney’s history. Here is an awesome YouTube video that D23 put out that shares 23 of those treasures. It’s only a few minutes long, well worth the time to watch it! D23 Inside Disney | 55 Years of Preserving Disney History with the Walt Disney Archives
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- Who’s your favorite Doll/Character on It’s a Small World?
  - Kim said “The hippo”
  - CC said “Hawaiian Girls”
  - Cindy said “The hula dancers”
  - Pixie Kim said “Hula dancers!”
  - Brenda said “Alright, no Bo Peep. I’m back at Pinocchio since I can’t get over him since I visited his shop in Taormina.”
  - Chrissy said “The Bollywood Dancers”
  - Paula said “I like Jasmine and Aladdin on the magic carpet ride”
  - Rachel said “penguins”
  - Robin said “Bo Peep!”
  - Laurie said “The cowboys”
  - Lastly, Cheryl said “That’s tough! I love all that have been mentioned, but I remember riding it at the NY World’s Fair and the hippos hold special memories for me”
Feature Topic: *********Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary!*********
- Theme: Celebrate Happy!
- Ongoing from now until Summer 2026
- Paint the Night Parade
- World of Color Happiness!
- New theme song, “Celebrate Happy!” performed by the Jonas Brothers
- Wondrous Journeys
- “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” Parade at Disney California Adventure Park
- “Tapestry of Happiness” at Disneyland Park
- “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” at Disneyland Park
- Disneyland 70th Anniversary Magical Key
- MagicBand+
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- What is your favorite Pixar Short?
  - Sophie: Bao (2018) or Day & Night (2010)
  - Mike: Lava (2014)
  - Brenda: TBD ♡
This Day in Disney History for 6/23/2025:
- 1956: Disneyland’s Skyway opens!
Stump the Soph!
- *Hannah Phillips from Toy Story (75/100)***
A little bit of Walt
- (Walt Disney regarding the 1964 World’s Fair exhibitions).
- “At the State of Illinois exhibit they’re going to have Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. Mr. Lincoln is gonna be there. He’s going to speak 5 times an hour. It’s gonna be very lifelike and very, very believable and we’ve been finding some wonderful words of Mr. Lincoln that are still prophetic today. I think it’s gonna be a great moment for the public when they can sit and hear Mr. Lincoln talk about some of the things. What is Liberty; you know the rights and the obligations that we have and all of that. I think it’s needed today too!” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: **Best of On the Road with Mickey, followed by Sophie’s Solo Trip to Walt Disney World Recap!****

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Episode 270 – *Underrated Attractions You Shouldn’t Skip******Underrated Attractions You Shouldn’t Skip****Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and she’s Brenda! We’re On the Road with Mickey*, and this is episode 270! Our feature topic this week is **Underrated Attractions You Shouldn’t Skip!** This week we’re taking a look at attractions at Walt Disney World that are probably underrated that you just shouldn’t miss out on! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith is set to close in early 2026, according to Disney. However, they have also announced that the change to feature Muppets in the attraction will be complete rather quickly, and it should reopen in the latter part of 2026.
- Brenda: Over at Disneyland, the very first Coco attraction is being planned for Disney’s California Adventure Park. We can’t wait to see how this attraction will turn out!
- Sophie: Congratulations to Disney Legend Kim Irvine! She announced that she is retiring from Walt Disney Imagineering after 55 years of Magic! As you all know, she is the daughter of Madame Leota (aka Leota Toombs). Happy Retirement! Thank you for all you’ve done for the Disney Parks!
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Feature Topic: ********Underrated Attractions You Shouldn’t Skip*******!*
- Mike:
  - 5) The Live Entertainment: Casey’s Corner Pianist, The Dapper Dans
  - 4) Swiss Family Treehouse
  - 3) Journey into Imagination with Figment
  - 2) The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion
  - 1) Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
  - HM: Tree of Life
  - HM: Maharajah Jungle Trek
- Brenda:
  - 5) Carousel of Progress
  - 4) TTA
  - 3) Mickey’s Philharmagic
  - 2) Canada Pavilion
  - 1) One Man’s Dream, Walt Disney Presents
  - HM: The Playgrounds at various attractions
- Sophie:
  - 5) Reflections of China Circle-Vision & China Pavilion
  - 4) Prince Charming’s Carousel
  - 3) It’s A Small World
  - 2) Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!
  - 1) The American Adventure
  - HM: Living with the Land
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- “Who’s your favorite Doll/Character on It’s a Small World?”
Chinese Lion Dance at EPCOT: Chinese Lion Dance December 23, 2024
This Day in Disney History for 6/16/2025:
- 1962: Meet me at Disneyland!
- Date Night at Disneyland YouTube video.
Stump the Soph!
- *Dot from A Bug’s Life***
A little bit of Walt
- **“It’s one of the Greatest Love Stories Ever Told,” about Lady and the Tramp which premiered June 19, 1955. Disney’s 15th animated feature film had its world premiere in Chicago. It is the first Disney cartoon feature filmed in CinemaScope (a wide screen film process). – Walt Disney**
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Episode 269 – *Brenda’s Mediterranean Cruise Recap!*****Brenda’s Mediterranean Cruise Recap!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and BRENDA is BACK! We’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 269 and this week our feature topic is *Brenda’s Mediterranean Cruise Recap!* This week we take a look at Brenda’s adventures in Europe! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Sophie, do you like Churros? Well, perhaps when you are at Epcot, you might want to check out the Churro Milkshake at Sunshine Seasons! This is 5 snacks in 1! You’ve got the milkshake, and on top you’ve got a sprinkle doughnut cookie, a mini churro, a mini pretzel, and a Mickey Bar cake pop! Check out the image!
- Sophie: The end of an era: June 7th marked the final day of operation for MuppetVision 3D.
- Mike: The Frontierland Station for the Walt Disney World Railroad at the Magic Kingdom will be closing on July 7th to coincide with the Frontierland expansion for Cars and Villains. As a result, the Walt Disney World railroad will be operating only between Main Street USA and Fantasyland. This is also the day that the attractions on the Rivers of America will be closing.
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Feature Topic: ********Brenda’s Mediterranean Cruise Recap!**********
- Itinerary:
  - Italy, Croatia, and Greece 10-night on the Celebrity Ascent. Started and ended in Rome.
    - Olympia, Greece
    - Corfu, Greece
    - Split, Coatia
    - Dubrovnik, Croatia
    - Bar, Montenegro
    - Sicily, Italy
    - Naples
    - 2 Days at Sea
  - What stood out to you?
    - Corfu, Greece
    - Split, Croatia
      - Paternal Grandfather from here. Brenda’s grandfather had four names, which was shortened to John Milutin.
      - Yachts
    - Taormina, Italy
    - Rome, Italy
      - Inter-Continental Ambassadorial Hotel
      - Vatican, Spanish Steps, so many attractions they were able to see.
    - Capri
      - An Affair to Remember
This Day in Disney History for 6/9/2025:
- 1934: Donald Duck makes his very first film appearance in The Wise Little Hen, a Silly Symphony short.
Stump the Soph!
- **Joe Gardner from Soul****
A little bit of Walt
- **Walt Disney on Pinocchio, – “This is not the cartoon medium. It should not be limited to cartoons. We have worlds to conquer here.” – Walt Disney**
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Episode 268 – *The best tourist destinations for North Carolina!*****The best tourist destinations for North Carolina!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! Brenda is out for a few weeks while on vacation on her Mediterranean Cruise! This is episode 268 and this week our feature topic is *The best tourist destinations for North Carolina!**** This week we take a look at the Star Wars Universe and share our favorites.! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: On May 28, ILM (Industrial Light & Magic) celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary as a company. The company, founded by George Lucas, has been on the cutting edge of visual effects and was created initially for the creation of Star Wars.
- Sophie: Lilo & Stitch opened over the Memorial Day weekend and debuted as the number one film globally. $182.7 million in sales in North America and a very impressive $361.3 million worldwide! Have you seen it yet?
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Feature Topic: ****The best tourist destinations for North Carolina!****
- Biltmore
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Old Salem
- North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro
- Wright Memorial – Kill Devil Hills, NC
- USS North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, NC
- Pullen Park, Raleigh, NC
- Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell State Parks
- Whitewater Rafting down the Nantahala River
This Day in Disney History for 6/2/2025:
- 1989: The theatrical release of Dead Poets Society.
Stump the Soph!
- *Marlin from Finding Nemo***
A little bit of Walt
- *“I don’t like formal gardens. I like wild nature. It’s just the wilderness instinct in me, I guess.”* – Walt Disney**
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Episode 267 – **Our top 3 Star Wars Movies!****Our top 3 Star Wars Movies!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* Brenda is out for a few weeks while on vacation on her Mediterranean Cruise! This is episode 267 and this week our feature topic is Our top 3 Star Wars Movies!** This week we take a look at the Star Wars Universe and share our favorites.! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: This past Thursday, May 22nd, the long-awaited opening for Epic Universe occurred! There had been soft openings for a while now, but now the newest park at Universal Orlando Resort is a reality! Daddy’s bosses Lisa and Steve were there and looked like they were having a great time!
- Mike: Kudos to Jeff Vahle, the President of the Walt Disney World Resort, on congratulating Universal Orlando for the opening of Epic Universe. He wrote on Instagram: “It takes great passion and dedication to bring new projects to life. Best of luck to the Universal Orlando team with the opening of Epic Universe! Another big win for tourism in Florida.
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Feature Topic: ****Our top 3 Star Wars Movies!****
- Sophie:
  - 3) Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
  - 2) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
  - 1) Episode 4: A New Hope
- Mike:
  - 3) Episode 2: Attack of the Clones
  - 2) Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
  - 1) Episode 7: The Force Awakens
This Day in Disney History for 5/26/2025:
- 2000: The final Star Wars Weekends of the 2000 season begins at Disney-MGM.
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- *Lizzie from Cars*
A little bit of Walt
- *“A vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man’s achievements … a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come.” – Walt Disney*
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Episode 266 – **Best Animated Shows on Disney+****Best Animated Shows on Disney+***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* Brenda is out for a few weeks while on vacation on her Mediterranean Cruise! This is episode 266 and this week our feature topic is Best Animated Shows on Disney+*!* This week we take a look at Disney+ Animated shows and share our favorites.! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: The dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party were just released! The party dates will range from August 15 – October 31st this year, and tickets went on sale for resort guests on May 15th!
- Mike: New to the Disney Skyliner: A brand new wrapping to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Muppets!
- Bonus: The dates for the Food & Wine Festival were released! The festival this year will be from August 28 – November 22, 2025!
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Feature Topic: *****Best Animated Shows on Disney+*******
- Sophie:
  - 5) Star vs. The Forces of Evil
  - 4) Gravity Falls
  - 3) Bluey
  - 2) Phineas & Ferb
  - 1) Lilo & Stitch: The Series
- Mike:
  - 5) Cars on the Road
  - 4) I am Groot
  - 3) The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse
  - 2) The Bad Batch
  - 1) Dug Days
This Day in Disney History for 5/19/2025:
- 1906: The birth of James MacDonald, future voice of Mickey Mouse!
Stump the Soph!
- *Emperor Zurg from the Toy Story movies*
A little bit of Walt
- *“Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive.” – Walt Disney*
Coming next week: *Our top 3 Star Wars Movies*!

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Episode 265 – *The Disney Treasure – Food, Entertainment, and More!****The Disney Treasure – Food – Entertainment – and More!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 265 and this week our feature topic is *The Disney Treasure – Food – Entertainment – and More!* This week we take a look at Universal’s Epic Universe that will be opening on May 22, 2025! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Save 50% on Select Kids (Ages 3 to 9) Tickets This Summer! From May 27-September 20, 2025, Kids tickets for 3 days or longer will be 50% off!
- Mike: The Beak and Barrel opens later this year in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom! This is the Pirates of the Caribbean themed tavern.
- Sophie: Have you heard of the Savannah Bananas baseball team? They are very much like the Harlem Globetrotters, but for baseball. They will be at Disneyland on May 28th! They will be having two games at the Angels stadium in Anaheim on May 30 and 31st.
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Feature Topic: The Disney Treasure – Food, Entertainment, and More!
- Rotational Dining:
  - 1923
  - Worlds of Marvel
  - Plaza de Coco
- Bars and Lounges
  - Haunted Mansion Parlor
  - Periscope Pub
    - Themed after 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
  - Skipper Society
    - Themed after the Jungle Cruise
- Entertainment
  - Disney The Tale of Moana
  - Beauty and the Beast
  - Disney Seas the Adventure
- Staterooms
  - Themed after Aladdin, Pocahontas, Encanto, Up, Finding Nemo, and Luca
This Day in Disney History for 5/12/2025:
- 1967: Reedy Creek Improvement District is formed for Walt Disney World.
Stump the Soph!
- Luca from Luca
A little bit of Walt
- *“To be successful, you must be unique, you must be so different that if people want what you have, they must come to you to get it.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: *Best Animated Shows on Disney+***

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Episode 264 – *Getting ready for the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe!***Getting ready for the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 264 and this week our feature topic is Getting ready for the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe!** This week we take a look at Universal’s Epic Universe that will be opening on May 22, 2025! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Get ready for majestic landscapes, stunning architecture and Disney inspirations aplenty – Adventures by Disney will be taking travelers on brand-new itineraries to Switzerland and Greece! And if you’re a big Disney/history buff (like me), prepare to add these trips to your bucket list. These Adventures by Disney destinations will launch in 2026!
- Brenda: Mother’s Day is May 11th. Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Moms out there! If you live in the WDW area or are visiting, there are some awesome Mother’s Day activities you can enjoy at Disney Springs, everything from getting a photo with Mom, to taking in a morning fitness class with Mom. Or, if shows are more of a thrill for you, you can get special Mother’s Day tickets for Drawn to Life at Cirque du Soleil. The tickets are 20% off and can be purchased from now to May 11th, and can be used for performances through September 28th!
- Mike: Yesterday was Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you! Disney released two new walkthrough videos on Disney+ for our enjoyment and to commemorate the day. The first is Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, and the other is a ride-along through Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! So even if you aren’t at the parks, you can still enjoy a little Disney at home!
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Feature Topic: ***************Getting ready for the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe!***************
- As most of you already know, Universal’s Epic Universe theme park opens to the public on May 22nd. This week, we’re going to take a look at all that the new park will have to offer so you can get ready with us for the opening of this one of a kind park!
- Universal Orlando website, explore parks, Epic Universe.
  - Five Lands:
    - Celestial Park – stars, planets, constellations
    - Portal to Super Nintendo World
    - Portal to Isle of Berk
    - Portal to The Ministry of Magic
    - Portal to Dark Universe
  - Express Pass at Epic, but three rides that aren’t included
    - Ministry of Magic
    - Mine Cart Madness
    - Donkey Kong
  - 13 attractions at Epic Universe.
  - Food
    - Viking Restaurant in Isle of Berk
      - Thawfest Platter: Chicken drumsticks, grilled salmon and sausage. Meat Platter
    - Toadstool Cafe
    - Das Steakhouse
    - The Burning Blade Tavern
    - Atlantic
    - The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian
    - Pizza Moon
- universalorlando.com – top right corner, drop down menu, explore the parks
- Helios Grand hotel, Stella Nova and Terra Luna resorts.
This Day in Disney History for 5/5/2025:
- 1929: The birth of Disney Legend Ilene Woods.
Stump the Soph!
- Disgust from Inside Out (Take 2!)
- Gusteau from Ratatouille
A little bit of Walt
- **“Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards, the things we live by and teach our children are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings.”** – Walt Disney
Coming next week: *The Disney Treasure – Food, Entertainment, and More!***

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Episode 263 – Favorite Quick Service Restaurants outside of the parks!***Favorite Quick Service Restaurants outside of the parks!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 263 and this week our feature topic is our ***Favorite Quick Service Restaurants outside of the parks!*** This week we take a look at those quick service restaurants that we really like outside of the parks! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Disney released pricing for Walt Disney World for 2026! If you are looking to start planning your 2026 Walt Disney World vacation, please reach out to Brenda at brenda@pixievacations.com or myself at mike@pixievacations.com for quotes and assistance!
- Sophie: The first three episodes of Andor Season 2 were released on Disney+ last week!
- Brenda: It’s raining!
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Feature Topic: ***************Favorite Quick Service Restaurants outside of the parks!***************
- Mike:
  - 5) Cookes of Dublin at Disney Springs. – Fish & Chips
  - 4) Trail’s End Restaurant – Fort Wilderness Campsites
  - 3) The Market at Ale & Compass – Yacht Club – Usually a cold sandwich.
  - 2) El Mercado de Coronado – Coronado Springs Resort – Chicken Tinga Rice Bowl
  - 1) Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs – Disney’s Boardwalk – Classic Dog
- Sophie:
  - 5) Lemon Blueberry Pancakes at Primo Piatto – Disney’s Riviera Resort
  - 4) Beignettes at the Scat Cat Club – Port Orleans French Quarter
  - 3) Pizza at the Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory – Port Orleans French Quarter
  - 2) Double Scoop Waffle Cone from Beaches & Cream Walk-up window
  - 1) Desserts and Tea from Le Petit Cafe – Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Brenda:
  - 5) Captain Cooks – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Team Tonga Toast
  - 4) Gasparilla Island Grill – Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Mickey Chocolate Choux
  - 3) Contempo Cafe – Contemporary Resort – Either Artisanal Burger or Roasted Turkey Sandwich
  - 2) Scat Cat Club – Port Orleans French Quarter – Beignets with chocolate sauce and EXTRA powdered sugar.
  - 1) Tambu Lounge – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Pot Stickers, Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings, and Ohana Bread Pudding
This Day in Disney History for 4/28/2025:
- 1946: Disney Studios runs an ad – “Walt Disney Needs Girl Artists Now!” in the Los Angeles Times.
Stump the Soph!
- *Doc Hudson from Cars*
A little bit of Walt
- *“More than ever, I believe in the permanence of any well founded institution which recognizes and caters to the basic needs of the people, spiritually as well as materially. And in my opinion, entertainment in its broadest sense has become a necessity rather than a luxury in the life of the American public.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: *Getting ready for the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe!*

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Episode 262 – March Madness – The Final Four!***March Madness – The Final Four!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 262 and this week our feature topic is **March Madness – The Final Four!** This week we conclude our #MarchMadness tournament! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The its a small world attraction at Disneyland has been under refurbishment since the holidays concluded. They are adding a new scene from Coco to the attraction! The ride is scheduled to reopen on May 9th!
- Mike: Next year, the Disney Skyliner is set to undergo a small refurbishment from January 25-31, 2026, which will see it closed during those six days. As always, when the Skyliner isn’t running, Disney will provide bus transportation to Epcot and Hollywood Studios from the affected resorts.
- Sophie: On the Seas with Mickey Cheddar. I just wanted to say that I am so excited about the Disney Treasure cruise in January of next year! Take a look at these incredible photos of the Grand Hall of the ship!
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Feature Topic: **************March Madness – The Final Four!**************
- For the next five weeks, we are going to be going through the March Madness of Walt Disney World. The best part of this – the winners are selected by you, the listeners! This week, we conclude our tournament with the Final Four!
- The Matchups:
  - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind vs. 5) Haunted Mansion
  - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage
- The Final Four Results:
  - 1)Guardians of the Galaxy 21, 5) Haunted Mansion 11
  - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 7, 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage 20
- The Finals:
  - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy vs. 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage
- AND THE WINNER IS:
  - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind by a score of 17-5!
This Day in Disney History for 4/21/2025:
- 1965: The New York World’s Fair opens for it’s second and final season.
Stump the Soph!
- *Jack-Jack Parr from The Incredibles*
A little bit of Walt
- *“A vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man’s achievements… a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come. Tomorrow offers new frontiers in science, adventure, and ideals: the Atomic Age…the challenge of outer space… and the hope for a peaceful and unified world.” (On Tomorrowland at Disneyland) – Walt Disney*
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Episode 261 – March Madness – Animal Kingdom!***March Madness – Animal Kingdom!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 261 and this week our feature topic is **March Madness – Animal Kingdom!** This week we conclude our #MarchMadness competition in the parks with the Animal Kingdom tournament! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Say hello to Tucker, the new Masai giraffe born to Mom Mara! He is quite strapping and was recently seen with her on the Savana as part of Kilimanjaro Safaris!
- Brenda: The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is getting a lobby renovation! In store, the new Grand Floridian Lobby Bar, designed like the iconic birdcage. Additionally, new carpeting, new furniture, and a mix of botanical accents and inviting colors will create an airy, garden-like atmosphere, while keeping the Victorian charm that we all know and love. Here’s an artist rendition of what it will look like:
- Mike: Remembering my brother in Christ, JP Archer.
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Feature Topic: **************March Madness – Animal Kingdom!**************
- For the next five weeks, we are going to be going through the March Madness of Walt Disney World. The best part of this – the winners are selected by you, the listeners! This week, we’re looking at Animal Kingdom!
- First Round Matchups:
  - 1)Avatar: Flight of Passage vs. 8) Maharaja Jungle Trek
  - 2)Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain vs. 7)Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond
  - 3)Kilimanjaro Safaris vs. 6)Kali River Rapids
  - 4)Festival of the Lion King vs. 5)Na’vi River Journey
- First Round Results:
  - 1)Avatar: Flight of Passage 29,8)Maharaja Jungle Trek 3
  - 2)Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain 22, 7)Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond 11
  - 3)Kilimanjaro Safaris 29, 6)Kali River Rapids 4
  - 4)Festival of the Lion King 21, 5)Na’vi River Journey 9
- Final Four Matchups:
  - 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage vs. 4) Festival of the Lion King
  - 2) Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain vs. 3)Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Final Four Results:
  - 1)Avatar: Flight of Passage 22, 4)Festival of the Lion King 10
  - UPSET: *3)Kilimanjaro Safaris 22, 2)Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain 12*
- The Finals:
  - 1)Avatar: Flight of Passage vs. 3)Kilimanjaro Safaris
- AND THE WINNER IS:
- Avatar: Flight of Passage won with 17 votes to 11 for Kilimanjaro Safaris
This Day in Disney History for 4/14/2025:
- 2007: Heritage Auctions auctions very unique items from Walt Disney’s collection.
Stump the Soph!
- *Sarge from Cars*
A little bit of Walt
- “Next to his own most intimate self-concerns, man is most fascinated by creatures of the animal kingdom. They have been close to his interest and his fate from time beyond the Ark.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: **March Madness – Final Four!**

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Episode 260 – March Madness – Hollywood Studios!***March Madness – Hollywood Studios!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 260 and this week our feature topic is **March Madness – Hollywood Studios!** This week we are taking a fun look at #MarchMadness and applying it to Walt Disney World! The last two weeks we’ve covered the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, today we’re looking at Hollywood Studios! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Breaking news: The University of Maryland 2025 Commencement speaker was announced, and on May 21st, Kermit the Frog will deliver the commencement address! Jim Henson is a graduate of Maryland.
- Sophie: Tickets for H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon went on sale on April 4th. The water park is having after hours events on select nights from May 23rd – September 13. In looking at the dates, it looks like this is a once a week schedule. Tickets are $85 for ages 10+ and $42.50 for ages 3-9, plus tax. The event is from 8PM – 11PM on after hours nights.
- Brenda: From May 21-September 7, Disney has announced that both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks will be open. This marks the first time since 2019 that all six parks at Walt Disney World have been open. April 1st was also the 30th anniversary of Blizzard Beach water park opening!
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Feature Topic: **************March Madness – Hollywood Studios!**************
- For the next five weeks, we are going to be going through the March Madness of Walt Disney World. The best part of this – the winners are selected by you, the listeners! This week, we’re looking at Hollywood Studios!
- First Round Matchups:
  - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 8) For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
  - 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway vs. 7) Toy Story Mania!
  - 3) Slinky Dog Dash vs. 6) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
  - 4) Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run vs. 5) The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- First Round Results:
  - Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 32, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration 5
  - Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 23, Toy Story Mania! 15
  - UPSET: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith 23, Slinky Dog Dash 18
  - UPSET: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 22, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run 12
- Final Four Matchups:
  - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 6) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
  - 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway vs. 5) The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Final Four Results:
  - Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 25, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith 7
  - Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 20, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 14
- The Finals:
  - 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- AND THE WINNER IS:
  - *Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance won with 19 votes to 9 for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway*
This Day in Disney History for 4/7/2025:
- 2004: Roy E. Disney and his wife Patty tour the “Roy E. Disney Center for the Performing Arts.
Stump the Soph!
- *Mr. Ray from Finding Nemo***
A little bit of Walt
- “[Being a celebrity] doesn’t even seem to keep the fleas off our dogs – and if being a celebrity won’t give me an advantage over a couple of fleas, then I guess there can’t be much in being a celebrity after all.”
Coming next week: **March Madness – Animal Kingdom!**

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Episode 259 – March Madness – Epcot!****March Madness – Epcot!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 259 and this week our feature topic is **March Madness – Epcot!**** This week we are taking a fun look at #MarchMadness and applying it to Walt Disney World! Last week we covered the Magic Kingdom, today we’re looking at Epcot, and we’ll do that Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom as well! Then we’ll have our final four at the end! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: This past Friday, March 28, National Geographic’s Disney Treasure Documentary premiered on Disney+ and Hulu. This behind the scenes look at how the ship came together sounds really interesting! Mike, do you plan on watching it?
- Mike: Calling all Space Rangers! Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is going to be getting some updates! Handheld blasters, a brand new scene, and new ride vehicles! This means that the ride will close in August and reopen sometime next year.
- Sophie: In the YouTube Channel by Walt Disney Imagineering, they have a new episode in the “We Call It Imagineering” series – this one is called Let’s Ride and they are interviewing Imagineers that were instrumental in some of the iconic Disney attractions. Check it out here in the YouTube link we’ve got in the show notes: We Call It Imagineering | Let’s Ride
- Bonus Cheddar courtesy of Brenda: May 27, 2025 – The Little Mermaid, a Musical Adventure opens at Hollywood Studios and Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After stage show premiere!
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Feature Topic: **************March Madness – Epcot!**************
- For the next five weeks, we are going to be going through the March Madness of Walt Disney World. The best part of this – the winners are selected by you, the listeners! This week, we’re looking at Epcot!
- First Round Matchups:
  - 1)Guardians of the Galaxy vs. 8)Journey into Imagination with Figment
  - 2)Frozen Ever After vs. 7)Spaceship Earth
  - 3)Soarin’ Around the World vs. 6)Mission: SPACE
  - 4)Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure vs. 5)Living with the Land
- First Round Results:
  - Guardians of the Galaxy 25, Journey into Imagination with Figment 4
  - UPSET: Spaceship Earth 18, Frozen Ever After 9
  - SKUNK: Soarin’ Around the World 23, Mission: SPACE 0
  - OH SO CLOSE: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure 14, Living with the Land 13
- Final Four Matchups:
  - 1)Guardians of the Galaxy vs. 7)Spaceship Earth
  - 3)Soarin’ Around the World vs. 4)Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Final Four Results:
  - Guardians of the Galaxy 27, Spaceship Earth 6
  - Soarin’ Around the World 22, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure 10
- The Finals:
  - 1)Guardians of the Galaxy vs. 3)Soarin’ Around the World
- AND THE WINNER IS:
  - Guardians of the Galaxy won with 23 votes to 13 for Soarin’ Around the World!
- I did some research: Soarin’ opened at Walt Disney World on May 5, 2005 – for a ride that is approaching 20 years old, you’ve got to give it some props. It’s got some staying power!
This Day in Disney History for 3/31/2025:
- 1927: The Birth of Matsuo Yokoyama in Tokyo, Japan.
Stump the Soph!
- *Gabby Gabby from Toy Story 4***
A little bit of Walt
- In honor of the beginning of the 2025 Baseball Season, I thought we’d hear what Walt had to say about baseball.
- “Baseball is a great teacher of an important secret of living: the giving and taking in the group, the development of qualities and behavior that will stand us in good stead through life pursuits both personal and professional.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: **March Madness – Hollywood Studios!**

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Episode 258 – March Madness – Magic Kingdom!****March Madness – Magic Kingdom!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 258 and this week our feature topic is **March Madness – Magic Kingdom!**** This week we are taking a fun look at #MarchMadness and applying it to Walt Disney World! We’ll do that for Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and then we’ll have our final four at the end! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Walt Disney Imagineering just released a video on 30 years of Topiary innovation. Here’s the link, it’s fascinating how things have changed over the years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9o9-nWVq2w
- Brenda: More details have recently been released about the Universal park coming to Texas. Universal Kids Resort The park will feature six new lands, a central hub and an on-site hotel with 300 rooms designed for families. Exact details on each land are still under wraps, but Universal has shared their settings and here they are:
  DreamWorks’ Shrek: A “swamp-themed playground built personally by Shrek” invites kids to “stomp, ride, laugh and play.”
  DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots: “A kitty adoption drive is in full swing with fabulous decorations, sideshow games, fun rides and festive food” in this land featuring Puss in Boots, Kitty Softpaws and Perrito. There will also be a sensory garden.
  DreamWorks’ Trolls: Guests join Poppy, Branch and other Trolls in a “colorful, joy-filled, and, of course, glittery” music festival.
  Illumination’s Minions: “Minions overrun a peaceful vacation retreat,” and a wet and wild time ensues as “Yellow Minions attempt to rein in their Purple counterparts.”
  Jurassic World: Kids can “learn about and come face to face with beloved dinosaurs of Jurassic World” in a thrilling adventure “exclusively created for young explorers.”
  Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants: Guests can visit SpongeBob and his friends in their neighborhood under the sea, where activities range from “earning a boating license to relaxing on the beach.”
  Universal Kids Resort is being built in Frisco, Texas (part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area). The park is designed for families with young children, specifically targeting ages 3 to 11and is set to open in 2026.
- Mike: 2025 marks the 25th Anniversary of Disney Pin Trading! We used to be so big on Pin Trading – I’m not so much anymore, but I have my favorites. What about you?
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Feature Topic: **************March Madness – Magic Kingdom!**************
- For the next five weeks, we are going to be going through the March Madness of Walt Disney World. The best part of this – the winners are selected by you, the listeners! This week, we’re looking at the Magic Kingdom!
- First Round Matchups:
  - 1) TRON vs. 8) It’s a Small World
  - 2) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train vs. 7) Peter Pan’s Flight
  - 3) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure vs. 6) Pirates of the Caribbean
  - 4) Space Mountain vs. 5) Haunted Mansion
- First Round Results:
  - TRON 24, Small World 4
  - Seven Dwarfs 22, Peter Pan 7
  - UPSET: Pirates of the Caribbean 20, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 7
  - UPSET: Haunted Mansion 20, Space Mountain 9
- Final Four Matchups:
  - 1) TRON vs. 6) Pirates of the Caribbean
  - 2) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train vs. 5) Haunted Mansion
- Final Four Results:
  - UPSET: Pirates of the Caribbean 14, TRON 8
  - UPSET: Haunted Mansion 15, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 9
- The Finals:
  - 5) Haunted Mansion vs. 6) Pirates of the Caribbean
- AND THE WINNER IS:
  - THE HAUNTED MANSION won with 22 votes to 11 for Pirates of the Caribbean!
This Day in Disney History for 3/24/2025:
- 1901: The Birth of Ub Iwerks
Stump the Soph!
- **Queen Elinor from Brave****
A little bit of Walt
- **“People are always analyzing our approach to entertainment. Some reporters have called it the ‘special secret’ of Disney entertainment. Well, we like a little mystery in our films, but there’s really no secret about our approach. We are interested in doing things that are fun – in bringing pleasure and especially laughter to people. And we have never lost our faith in family entertainment – stories that make people laugh, stories about warm and human things, stories about historic characters and events, and stories about animals.”* – Walt Disney*
Coming next week: **March Madness – Epcot!**

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Episode 257 – Tips for getting the most out of your Spring Trip to Disney!****Tips for getting the most out of your Spring Trip to Disney!***Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 257 and this week our feature topic is **Tips for getting the most out of your Spring Trip to Disney!**** This week, we’re compiling a list of all of the things you might want to look into when you are visiting Disney in the Spring! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Walt Disney Imagineering shared a video on the Disney Parks Blog the other day showing how riders will embark on the Monster’s Inc. Coaster. Load, vertical lift, and then away you go! It’s going to be awesome!
- Brenda: As we prepare for being On the Seas with Mickey, we’re going to talk periodically about various things you can enjoy on the Disney Treasure! Today, we’re looking at the lounges. Skipper Society is themed after the Jungle Cruise! Haunted Mansion Parlor is themed after – well, I’ll let you guess what it’s themed after lol. The Scat Cat Lounge is themed after the movie The Aristocats. Lastly, the Periscope Pub is themed after 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. For coffee shops, you’ve also got Heihei Cafe and Jade Cricket Cafe.
- Sophie: Lastly, talk about some awesomeness coming to the Star Wars Universe! The Mandalorian and Grogu MOVIE will debut on May 22, 2026. Also, coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on May 22, 2026 – new destinations that include Din Djarin and Grogu in the ride!
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Feature Topic: ***********Tips for getting the most out of your Spring Trip to Disney!***********
- Dapper Day – April 26th, EPCOT & April 27th MK
- Flower and Garden Festival
- Easter and St. Patrick’s Day
- Start of the Rainy Season
- As always, check the temperatures and be prepared for variances in weather.
- Make sure you know the park hours! Double check and plan accordingly.
- Don’t forget about the indoor attractions – when needed, check out things like Country Bear, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, It’s a Small World, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, etc.
- Stay hydrated – make sure you get enough water, bring sunscreen, be prepared.
- Find a spot that’s shady and snack on things you bring to snack on as opposed to trying to find a table.
- Shopping at Disney Springs
- Moisture wicking clothes – wear things that dry quickly!
- Water parks – really fun.
- Don’t forget your water shoes.
- Mid-day break at the resort.
- Pool restaurants – enjoy a snack there while enjoying the pool.
- Find places where you can enjoy the nice temperatures and just relax and enjoy.
- Holiday themed parades at Disney.
- Easter eggs at Disney Resorts like the Grand Floridian
- Mobile order for right when the quick service restaurant opens to be able to get some of the seating locations.
- Look for specific food items that are designed specifically for Spring.
- Look for after hours events if your budget allows. Low crowds, lots of fun, snacks included.
- Sophie’s special fans – really useful for staying cool. You can buy them at various shops throughout the parks.
This Day in Disney History for 3/17/2025:
- 1968: The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Disneyland! Also, Louis Armstrong records “Disney Songs The Satchmo Way”
Stump the Soph!
- *Russell from Up!***
A little bit of Walt
- *“I’ve always had the feeling and I’ve always felt that there’s a thing that schools should put more emphasis on…that is, how to research. I think it is what more students should know. Take even a lawyer who’s spent years in school. Where would he be without his library? I see writers who’re supposed to be well-educated and everything else. You go in where they’re working, you see all the different books they have around and everything else and the dictionaries they have there, the tools of their trade.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: **March Madness – Magic Kingdom!**

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Episode 256 – *Top 3 Table Service Restaurants Outside the Parks!**Top 3 Table Service Restaurants Outside the Parks!**Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 256 and this week our feature topic is **Top 3 Table Service Restaurants Outside the Parks**!* This week, we’re compiling a list of our favorite table service restaurants that will save us from using a park ticket! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival started on March 5th! The Festival, which runs until June 2nd, is featuring some incredible topiaries from Moana!
- Sophie: Over at the Disney Parks Blog, they have just released the recipe for making Beignets at home! I think I should try it out! https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/beignets-recipe-from-disneys-port-orleans-resort/
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Feature Topic: ***********Top 3 Table Service Restaurants Outside the Parks!***********
Sophie:
- 3) The Turf Club Bar & Grill (Dinner Only)
  - Disney Dining Plan Accepted
  - Appetizer: Sweet-and-spicy Brussel Sprouts (13$)
  - Entree: Pappardelle Scallop Pasta (35$)
  - Desert: Signature Chocolate Cake (11$)
  - Total cost: $59.00
- 2) The Grand Floridian Café
  - Disney Dining Plan Accepted
  - (Breakfast & Brunch)
  - Salads: Bananas Foster-style Oatmeal (11$)
  - Entree: Traditional Eggs Benedict (17$)
  - Drink: Mega-berry smoothie (6.29$)
  - Total cost: $34.29
  - (Lunch & Dinner)
  - Appetizer: Carmelized Onion Soup Gratin (13$)
  - Entree: Steak and Garlic-parmesan fingerlings (39$)
  - Desert: Seasonal Fruit Cobbler (9$)
  - Total cost: $61.00
- 1) Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
  - Disney Dining Plan NOT Accepted
  - (Brunch)
  - Entree: Chicken & Waffles (32$)
  - Drink: Cherry Limade (9$)
  - Total cost: $41.00
  - (Lunch & Dinner)
  - Appetizer: Bruschetta OR Ceaser Salad (16$)
  - Entree: Margarita Pizza (19$) OR Penna Alfredo (24$)
  - Dessert: Gelato or Sorbet tastings (9$)
  - Total cost: $44.00-$49.00
Brenda:
- 3) Whispering Canyon Cafe (Dinner)
  - All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Signature Skillet – The Traditional
  - Oak-smoked Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, Slow-smoked Pulled Pork, Citrus-Herb Chicken, Western-style Sausage, Smashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Buttered Corn on the Cob, Sautéed Green Beans ($43 per person)
- 2) ‘Ohana (Dinner)
  - All-You-Care-To-Enjoy ‘Ohana DinnerMixed Greens Salad with Citrus VinaigretteSignature ‘Ohana Bread with Honey ButterHoney-Coriander Chicken WingsPork Dumplings Tossed In Garlic-Chili Sauce‘Ohana Dinner SkilletWood Fire-grilled Black Pepper-Mirin-Teriyaki Beef, Peel-n-Eat Shrimp coated with ‘Ohana Seasoning, Grilled Chicken with Guava-Pineapple Glaze, ‘Ohana Noodles with Mirin-Teriyaki, Stir-fried Vegetables‘Ohana Bread Pudding À la mode with Homemade Caramel Sauce($65 per adult, plus tax and gratuity; $42 per child (Guests ages 3-9), plus tax and gratuity)*
- 1) Raglan Road (Dinner)
  - Fish & Chips
    - Our famous Premium North Atlantic cod filet, beer battered & served with chips and fresh tartar sauce ($28.50)
  - Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding
    - Like no other you have ever tried. Believe us.($13.00)
Mike:
- 3) Kona Cafe
  - Breakfast: French Toast with Caramel-Banana Sauce and your choice of Ham, Spiced Ham, Bacon, or Sausage. ($15)
  - Dinner: Asian-marinated Chicken, featuring Sticky Rice, Bok Choy, Asian Mirin-Soy Glaze. ($27)
- 2) Cape May Cafe
  - Breakfast Buffet – $49 for adults, $33 for children
  - Salted Caramel “Beach Buns” served with Vanilla Cream
  - Oatmeal and Grits
  - Cheddar Biscuits and Gravy
  - Omelet and Carving Stations
  - Selection of Fruits
  - Waffles and French Toast
  - Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, and Sausage
- 1) Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
  - Dinner: Bouillabaisse – Provencal Fish Stew, Red Snapper, Striped Bass, Clams, Shrimp, Squid, Mussels, Pastis, Saffron Rouille ($51)
This Day in Disney History for 3/10/2025:
- 1938: Disney wins two Academy Awards
Stump the Soph!
- *Disgust from Inside Out***
A little bit of Walt
- *“Somehow I can’t believe there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C’s. They are Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, and Constancy and the greatest of these is Confidence. When you believe a thing, believe it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.”–“We allow no geniuses around our Studio.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: *Tips for getting the most out of your Spring Trip to Disney!*

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Episode 255 – *The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter C!***The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter C!**Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 255 and this week our feature topic is **The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter C!*** This week, we’re compiling a list of things Disney related that start with the letter C! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: On May 5th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park will be featuring Extended Evening Hours for Deluxe and Deluxe Villa guests! The extended hours will be from 6PM – 8PM on May 5th, after the regular park day closes at 6PM.
- Sophie: Hitting the airwaves on Disney+ in April: Season 2 of Andor! The season starts on April 22nd. Who’s going to re-watch Season 1 in preparation for the new season?
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Feature Topic: *********The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter C!*********
- Cupcakes
- Carousel of Progress
- Cinderella Castle Suite
- Carrot Cake Cookie
- Clarabell Cow
- Three Caballeros
- Cheshire Cat Tail at the Cheshire Cafe
- Monorail Coral
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake at the Contempo Cafe
- Corn Dog Nuggets at Casey’s Corner
- Chip & Dale
- Coco
- Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
- Churros
- China Pavilion
- Cheeseburger Pods at Satuli Canteen
- Castaway Cay
- Crystal Palace
- Karamel Kuche
- Captain Hook
- Crocodile (Tick Tock)
- Le Creperie de Paris; Crepes
- Connections Eatery
- Cosmic Rewind (Guardians of the Galaxy)
- Cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse
- Coronado Springs
- Pop Century
- Columbia Harbour House
- Copper Creek Villas at Wilderness Lodge
- Caribbean Beach
- Cast Members
- Canada
- Cars Land
- Candlelight Processional
- Chefs de France
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Chappeau
- Coral Reef Restaurant
- Circle of Life
- Children
- Creations Shop
- Goofy’s Candy Company
- Carriage Ride at POR or Fort Wilderness
- Chip and Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast
- Captain Barbosa
- Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Carl Frederickson
- Cameras
- Cruella de Vil
- Chernabog
- Spitting Camel at Magic Carpets of Aladdin.
- Colonel from 101 Dalmations
This Day in Disney History for 2/24/2025:
- 1928: Walt Disney negotiates with Charles Mintz.
Stump the Soph!
- *Ellie Frederickson* from Up!
A little bit of Walt
- *“The secret of juggling many responsibilities is organization. Key men are responsible to me and constantly in touch with me to see that I’m there at the right time. These administrators keep things running”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: *Top 3 Table Service Restaurants Outside the Parks!***

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Episode 254 – Pro Tips for visiting Walt Disney World!**Pro Tips for visiting Walt Disney World!**Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 254 and this week our feature topic is **Pro Tips for visiting Walt Disney World!** This week, we’re compiling a list of tips that will help you and your family have an even better time at Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming soon to a Walt Disney World Attraction Near You: The Elimination of Virtual Queues for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! This change goes into effect on February 25th for both attractions!
- Brenda: The 70th Anniversary of Disneyland is coming quickly! There are several things in store to celebrate; one that I’m interested in is A Tribute to the Sherman Brothers, Coming to the Main Street Cinema
- Mike: Back to Walt Disney World, the green light has been given to replace the Rivers of America with Cars Land and Villains Land. The permit date is February 17, 2025, it’s a five year permit that goes until February 17, 2030, and the total scope of the project is 300.82 acres!
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Feature Topic: ******Pro Tips for visiting Walt Disney World!******
- Use a Travel Agent (ditto)
  - Use an agent that specializes in Disney travel
- Plan ahead
- Prepare for mixed weather – heat, cold, rain
- Budgeting – very important when it comes to Disney.
- Maps —know what’s waiting for you when you go
- Pack your sunscreen and your poncho, and a windbreaker depending on the time of year.
- More budgeting tips: You can bring your own snacks and bottled water. You can’t bring your own cooler but you can put things in your backpack. Pack things for your picky eaters.
- Get acquainted with the My Disney Experience app.
- Planning – I recommend having a baseline plan but maintaining flexibility.
- Know the height requirements and manage your expectations.
- Take time to smell the scents from the parks.
- Young parents, keeping the family routine
  - Baby Care Centers
  - Can go back to the hotel room for naps and come back later
- Packing tips
  - Always make sure you have at least one power battery to charge your phone.
  - Brenda always brings at least a partially empty suitcase for souvenirs.
- Plan your place to stay based on where you want to spend most of your time.
- If you wish, you can split your stay among multiple resorts to plan your park days around where you are staying.
- During busy times of the year, consider Uber or Lyft for transportation if the crowds are heavy on the buses.
This Day in Disney History for 2/24/2025:
- 1786: Wilhelm Carl Grimm is born in Germany.
Stump the Soph!
- *Mrs. Potato Head* from Toy Story
A little bit of Walt
- *“I reject luck- I feel every person creates his own ‘determinism’ by discovering his best aptitudes and following them undeviatingly.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: *The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter C!***

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Episode 253 – Five Disney Magic moments we’d love to experience.**Five Disney Magic moments we’d love to experience.**Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 253 and this week our feature topic is ***Five Disney Magic moments we’d love to experience.***** This week, we’re taking a look at that special list that we all have of Disney Magic experiences we’ve got on our list to try out! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: In the “This couldn’t happen soon enough category” for Sophie, a closing date for “It’s Tough to be a Bug” at Animal Kingdom has been announced. For any people that want to take one last trip down memory lane, you have until March 16th to enjoy the attraction! After that it is closing and getting ready for “Zootopia: Better Zoogether”, which is scheduled to open this winter!
- Sophie: Hope. It’s a powerful thing. We have reported in the past that Jellyrolls is closing at the Boardwalk this Spring. What we are now hearing, though, is that Jellyrolls may move to another location – perhaps an Uber ride away? More details when we have them, but at the least, we have hope!
- Brenda: Say hello (or meow if you like) to Bakso! Bakso the Sumatran tiger cub has made his debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, on the Maharajah Jungle Trek.
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Feature Topic: ****Five Disney Magic moments we’d love to experience.****
- Mike:
  - 1) Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour – $149 – $169 per person
  - 2) Wild Africa Trek – $219 – $229 per person
  - 3) Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruise – starting at $449 for up to 10 people.
  - 4) WDW Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers – starting from $249.99
  - 5) Spending Thanksgiving Day at Bay Lake Tower in a Theme Park View Room, cooking and enjoying Thanksgiving dinner in our room.
  - HM: Visit the Magic Kingdom during a 24 Hour Event where the park is open all night!
  - Sophie:
    - 1) Behind the Seeds Tour
    - 2) Experience SOMETHING (I don’t know what) at the Grand Floridian Spa
    - 3) Disney Cruise Line Kiss Goodnight Lightshow
    - 4) Horseback Riding at Fort Wilderness
    - 5) Drawn to Life, Presented by Cirque de Soleil
    - HM: Amorette’s Patisserie Cake Decorating Experience
  - Brenda:
    - 1) Private VIP Tour with the park closed for up to 100 of our favorite people!
    - 2) Stay at Walt Disney World for a month!
    - 3) Attend an after hours park in every park during her week long stay.
    - 4) Stay in the King Kamehameha Presidential Suite at the Polynesian Resort. (Would settle for the Grand Villa Suite at the Riviera)
    - 5) Win a Stay in Cinderella Castle Suite!
    - HM: Petition Disney for Brenda to be on the Board of Directors for Disney!
This Day in Disney History for 2/10/2025:
- 1870: The city of Anaheim, California is incorporated.
Stump the Soph!
- *Celia* from Monster’s Inc.
A little bit of Walt
- **“When we were planning Disneyland, we hoped that we could build something that would command the respect of the community and after 10 years, I feel that we’ve accomplished that —not only the community but the country as a whole.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: Pro Tips for visiting Walt Disney World!**

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Episode 252 – 25 Things to do in 2025!**25 Things to do in 2025!**Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 252 and this week our feature topic is **25 Things to do in 2025!**** This week, we’re taking a look at the list we came up with for 2025! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Recently, during the Walt Disney World Flag Ceremony, Disney honored World War II veteran and retired US Army Col William “Bill” Connelly, who just turned 100 years old! Check out this young man!
- Mike: We now have closing dates for some of the things in Muppet Courtyard at Hollywood Studios. If you are looking to dine at Mama Melrose’s, the last day they are open is May 10th. MuppetVision 3D and PizzeRizzo will have their last day of operation on June 7th.*
- Sophie: The 2025 Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup has just been announced for the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. Among such headliners are the 50th Anniversary of Air Supply, Rick Springfield, Plain White T’s (Hey there Delilah is the song I know from them), A Flock of Seagulls, and closing out the series, on June 1-2, We The Kingdom!
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Feature Topic: ***25 Things to do in 2025!***
- The List:
  - 1) Mike – Work towards bringing on a full-time team member for Tech Solutions.
  - 2) Mike – Streamline my travel business – focus exclusively on Disney and Universal.
  - 3) Mike – Remember to give thanks for all things. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of Christ Jesus in your life.”
  - 4) Mike – Celebrate the ways that God has moved in my life, opening me up to be able to support so many people over the years.
  - 5) Mike – Celebrate my parents – May 1st will be 61 years that they have been married. My Dad turned 85 on January 6, my Mom turns 83 in September. That they are still with us is truly a gift.
  - 6) Mike – Celebrate all of the things that truly matter. My sister Robin and her husband Jim – celebrating 40 years of marriage in May. Cindy and I, celebrating 25 years of marriage in August. Sophie – turning 24 this year.
  - 7) Mike – Celebrate that we started Tech Solutions 9 years ago this coming June.
  - 8) Mike – Spring Training!
  - 9) Mike – Working to make PixieCon a reality this year.
  - 10) Sophie – Get a Driver’s License and put money towards a car
  - 11) Sophie – Get a passport for international travel
  - 12) Sophie – Use up my PTO for the year!
  - 13) Sophie – Solo Trip to Disney
  - 14) Sophie – Try out a new restaurant at Disney, looking at Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios.
  - 15) Sophie – Revive my old Pin Trading Hobby – Trade 5 pins
  - 16) Sophie – Plan a trip to Universal to see Epic Universe!
  - 17) Sophie – Experience the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot/Living with the Land
  - 18) Brenda – Plan a cruise on the Disney Treasure
  - 19) Brenda – Focus travel business exclusively on Disney and Universal Studios
  - 20) Brenda – Take a cruise in Europe
  - 21) Brenda – First Disneyland trip with Aleya and McKinley + Oogie Boogie Bash!
  - 22) Brenda – December Trip
  - 23) Brenda – Book a 2027 Celebrity River Cruise
  - 24) Brenda – March of Dimes Walk to honor Gunner in Heaven.
  - 25) Brenda – Achieve Debt-free status!
This Day in Disney History for 1/20/2025:
- 1945: The release of The Three Caballeros in theaters.
Stump the Soph!
- *Edna Mode* from The Incredibles
A little bit of Walt
- *“There are fashions in reading, even in thinking. You don’t have to follow them unless you want to. On the other hand, watch out! Don’t stick too closely to your favorite subject. That would keep you from adventuring into other fields. It’s silly to build a wall around your interests.” – Walt Disney*
Coming next week: What is Disney’s free dining offer and should I book it?**

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Episode 251 – 24 Things to Do in 2024: How’d we do?**24 Things to Do in 2024: How’d we do?**Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is our 251st episode and this week our feature topic is **24 Things to Do in 2024: How’d we do?**** This week, we’re taking a look at the list we had from last year to catch up and see how we did! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Our recording date today is January 15, 2025. Why am I telling you this? Because today, 50 years ago, was the GRAND OPENING of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom! Picture this: a 2,000-member marching band, balloons, fireworks, and even NASA astronauts Gordon Cooper, James Irwin, and Scott Carpenter were there. Now that’s how you launch a legend!
- Brenda: Let’s continue to celebrate Space Mountain with some really neat facts! At 183 Feet Tall, Space Mountain is one foot shorter than the NASA Space Shuttle. Space Mountain is the longest-operating coaster in Florida. Lastly, Space Mountain has two tracks: Alpha and Omega.
- Mike: Closing out our special Space Mountain Cheddar: The tech geek in me loves this: Space Mountain is the first roller coaster fully controlled by a computer. As Sophie mentioned, three astronauts participated on opening day. Lastly, it would take riders 22 rides every day since Space Mountain opened to reach the moon!
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Feature Topic: ***24 Things to Do in 2024: How’d we do?*****
- The List:
  - 1) (Left Over from 2023) Sophie: Stay at a new resort – Boardwalk Inn
  - 2) (Left Over from 2023) Sophie: Go to Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall
  - 3) (Left Over from 2023) Mike: Taking Mom to Disney in December.
  - 4) (Left Over from 2023) Mike: Make a lightsaber in Galaxy’s edge
  - 5) (Left Over from 2023) Mike: Expanding my business with Universal Orlando Resort
  - 6) (Left Over from 2023) Sophie: Eat around the world (ongoing)
  - 7) Mike: Keep climbing the podcast up the Disney rankings! We were #77 in 2022, #74 in 2023, let’s see where we can be in 2024! We were #53 in 2024!
  - 8) Mike: Have a bigger show impact on our YouTube channel!
  - 9) Mike: Increase my travel business in 2024.
  - 10) Mike: Continue to increase the impact Tech Solutions NC has had with the community in 2024!
  - 11) Mike: Get better organized in running my businesses!
  - 12) Sophie: Take my cousin Katie to WDW
  - 13) Sophie: Get a car so I can move down to Florida
  - 14) Sophie: Go back to WDW to get more job recommendations from the cast members.
  - 15) Sophie: Go back to Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party! (This time dressed as Constance!)
  - 16) Brenda: Sail on the Disney Magic on January 21, 2024
  - 17) Brenda: Plan a NE Fall Foliage trip for October 2024
  - 18) Brenda: Plan our Disney Christmastime trip for the first week in December 2024
  - 19) Brenda: Grow my cruise business (Disney, RCCL and Celebrity)
  - 20) Brenda: Learn to use Canva
  - 21) Brenda: Plan family beach weekends
  - 22) Brenda: Attend the Candlelight Processional in 2024
  - 23) Brenda: Be open to wherever else God moves me
  - 24) Mike: Take my first Disney Cruise with Cindy!
This Day in Disney History for 1/20/2025:
- 1930: The birth of Buzz Aldrin, the inspiration for the Pixar Character Buzz Lightyear!
Stump the Soph!
- *M-O from Wall-E*
A little bit of Walt
- *“The most important thing brought about in the past quarter century of motion-picture history is the recognition that amusement, recreation, mass diversion, is no longer a dispensable luxury. Family fun is as necessary to modern living as a kitchen refrigerator.”* – Walt Disney
Coming next week: 25 Things to do in 2025!**

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Episode 250 – Top 5 International Destinations!***Top 5 International Destinations!**Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is our 250th Episode and this week our feature topic is our *Top 5 International Destinations!*** This week, we’re talking about our top international destinations to travel to! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Last week, we celebrated our 5th anniversary of On the Road with Mickey!
- Sophie: Today, we are celebrating our 250th Episode!
- Brenda: And in January 2026, On the Road with Mickey will be “On the Seas with Mickey” as we sail on the Disney Treasure!
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Feature Topic: ***Our 250th Episode, plus “Top 5 International Destinations”*****
- Mike
  - 1) Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
  - 2) Overnight Stay at Hogwarts (AKA Christ Church College in Oxford, England)
  - 3) Countryside of France and Italy (Tuscany)
  - 4) The United Kingdom from the perspective of seeing where the Kings and Queens lived.
  - 5) Adventures by Disney trip to Norway – Bergen, Flam, Geiranger, Oslo
  - HM) Israel
- Brenda
  - 1) Rome, Italy – Arriving in Rome May 15!
  - 2) Corfu, Croatia
  - 3) Dalmatian Coastline, Croatia
  - 4) Naples, Italy, and Capri
  - 5) Katakolon, Greece (Olympia)
  - HM1) Germany, specifically the Christmas Markets. River Cruise to the Christmas Markets
  - HM2) Adventures by Disney to the Amalfi Coast, Austrian Alps, and the Swiss Alps as well.
- Sophie
  - 1) Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavarian Alps, Germany
  - 2) Cruising to explore the Fjords of Norway
  - 3) Machu Picchu, Peru
  - 4) Jerusalem, Israel
  - 5) Tokyo Disney Sea & Osaka, Japan
  - HM1) Ithaca, Greece
  - HM2) Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania
This Day in Disney History for 1/13/2025:
- 1934: Silly Symphonies and Mickey Mouse Cartoons Released
Stump the Soph!
- Colette – Ratatouille****
A little bit of Walt
- “Over at our place, we’re sure of just one thing: everybody in the world was once a child. So in planning a new picture, we don’t think of grown-ups, and we don’t think of children, but just of that fine, clean, unspoiled spot down deep in every one of us that maybe the world has made us forget and that maybe our pictures can help recall.” – Walt Disney
Coming next week: 24 Things to do in 2024: How did we do?**

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Episode 249 – Tips for getting the most out of your Winter Trip to Disney!***Tips for getting the most out of your Winter Trip to Disney!**Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 249 and this week our feature topic is our *Tips for getting the most out of your Winter Trip to Disney!*** This week, we’re talking about ways to get the most out of your winter trip! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Recently over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, Corra, the baby African elephant born to Mom Nadirah, just celebrated her first birthday! Here’s a video of her enjoying her party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyZltefP0KI
- Mike: Over at Universal Studios Florida, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket will be closing in September of 2025 to make way for a new attraction.
- Brenda: Disney just released a new free dining promotion for Walt Disney World! Bookings are from January 2nd – February 10, 2025, with travel dates from May 27 – June 26, and July 7 – August 6, 2025.
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Listener Feedback: Christmas Trip Recap
- We had an email from my client and friend Pam, who wanted to share a Christmas memory that her family has:
  - “I just got time to listen to your recap of your Christmas trip and I really enjoyed it. I have a favorite Christmas Disney memory to share. Once we were there at what was then MGM Studios during the days of the Osborne Family Christmas lights. All of a sudden it was time for them to come on and as we stood there on the streets, BAM, they turned on and the snowflakes started falling and we just stood there taking in all the beautiful lights. We just happened to be at the right place at the right time!”
Feature Topic: **Tips for getting the most out of your Winter Trip to Disney!**
- This tip applies for all of the seasons at Walt Disney World, but perhaps even more so for winter: Stay on top of the weather conditions.
- Be prepared for seasonal refurbishments of some attractions.
- RunDisney events: January 8-12, 2025 for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend; February 20-24, 2025 for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend.
- You will still want to plan to dress in layers as the weather can be pretty unpredictable – warm one day and freezing the next (and don’t forget the humidity which can make it feel like you’re freezing)
- Festival of the Arts at Epcot – January 17 – February 24, 2025.
- Dance competitions/cheer competitions – they will be staying at the Value resorts.
- Enjoy being at Walt Disney World
- Park hours are shorter than other times of the year, so plan your days accordingly.
- Consider doing rope drop if you don’t normally because of the shorter park hours.
- Blizzard Beach on your arrival date is a brand new perk for resort guests, so enjoy the day at BB if you like!
- Don’t forget that Disney has after hours events in the evening, January is Magic Kingdom, other times for Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
This Day in Disney History for 1/6/2025:
- 2002: The Ninth Annual Walt Disney Marathon is held.
- 1940: My Dad is born. Happy Birthday Dad!
- 2020: The first episode of On the Road with Mickey is published!
Stump the Soph!
- Teresa Jean (Sergeant Calhoun), Duncan and Wyntchell, and Sour Bill – Wreck-It Ralph****
A little bit of Walt
- “Here we experience the story of our country’s past… the colorful drama of Frontier America in the exciting days of the covered wagon and the stagecoach… the advent of the railroad… and the romantic riverboat. Frontierland is a tribute to the faith, courage, and ingenuity of the pioneers who blazed the trails across America.” (On Frontierland at Disneyland) – Walt Disney
Coming next week: Our 250th Episode, plus “Top 5 International Destinations”**

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Episode 248 – *Walt Disney World Christmas Trip Recap!**Walt Disney World Christmas Trip Recap!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 248 and this week our feature topic is our *Walt Disney World Christmas Trip Recap!** This week, we’re talking about the incredible memories that we made on our trip last week! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The dates for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival have been announced. It will run from March 5 – June 2, 2025! In addition, they will have the Garden Rocks concert series with performers announced from March 7 – March 29th. Stay tuned for more concert series announcements. This is the 30th anniversary of the Flower & Garden Festival!
- Sophie: There are a lot of things coming to Walt Disney World in 2025, but perhaps one thing that I think is going to be really neat is the Spaceship Earth Lounge, coming in late Spring. This elevated lounge will honor the history of Spaceship Earth and Epcot and will look at celebrating the legacy of the past while looking towards the future.
- Mike: Next year is the 70th anniversary of Disneyland! Wow! It seems like just 10 years ago Disneyland was celebrating its 60th Anniversary. Lol Anyway, Disneyland is going to kick off a 70th anniversary celebration that will start on May 16, 2025 and run through the summer of 2026.
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Cast Member Shoutouts:
- We had some really incredible interactions with Cast Members this trip. That gave us the idea to have a little shoutout for them. We would like to officially recognize the following Cast Members for exemplary interactions with us this past weekend:
  - Eleanor from the Rose and Crown
  - David from the Jingle Cruise
  - McKinley fireworks
  - Eddie wheelchair to resort
  - Andrew from SuperZoom at MK
  - Liz from Roundup Rodeo BBQ
  - Unknown cast member from Tomorrowland (near Monsters Inc Laugh Floor)
  - Suzi from the Contempo Cafe
  - Lynda from Guest services at Contemporary
  - From a prior trip: Gwendolyn from the Crystal Palace
Feature Topic: Walt Disney World Christmas Trip Recap!
- Sophie
  - I got to spend time with my Aunt Robin and Memaw.
  - Dressed Dapperly with Aunt Robin
  - Surprise that Jagan was able to be at Walt Disney World with Sophie!
  - Our various clothing choices to celebrate the holidays with.
- Brenda
  - Thrill being with my buddies at Walt Disney World together!
  - Starting off the Christmas season at Disney is incredible. The Candlelight Processional was phenomenal.
  - Visit to Raglan Road
- Mike
  - Seeing Walt Disney World at Christmas through the eyes of my Mom
  - The Candlelight Processional was loved by us all.
  - Meeting Tom & Pam, my clients, in person.
  - Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party was phenomenal!
This Day in Disney History for 12/16/2024:
- 1929 & 1952: Walt Disney Studios is incorporated as a partnership, and WED Enterprises is founded.
Stump the Soph!
- Peas-in-a-pod, Trixie, and Buttercup – Toy Story**
A little bit of Walt
- “The more I go to other amusement parks in all parts of the world, the more I am convinced of the wisdom of the original concepts of Disneyland. I mean, have a single entrance through which all the traffic would flow, then a hub off which the various areas were situated. That gives people a sense of orientation – they know where they are at all times. And it saves a lot of walking.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 247 – *Celebrating Walt: The Lasting Legacy of a Life Well Lived.***Celebrating Walt: The Lasting Legacy of a Life Well Lived.*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 247 and this week our feature topic is **Celebrating Walt: The Lasting Legacy of a Life Well Lived.** This week, we’re talking about Walt Disney, the man, and how his life’s work turned into such a legacy for millions to enjoy. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: News out of Hollywood Studios! Muppet Vision 3D will be closing to make way for Monster’s Inc. Land and the coming Door Coaster! However, over at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, that is being re-themed to include the Muppets! What do you think of the changes?
- Brenda: As we kind of expected, Disney has rolled out the Lightning Lane Premier Pass pilot to include all Disney Resort hotels. You will be able to purchase up to seven days before the first day of your trip, for up to 14 days. This change took effect on November 22nd.
- Sophie: In refurbishment news, Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland is closed for a short refurbishment; from November 18th through December 20th.
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Listener Feedback on “Christmas at Disney”
- Chrissy from Billy’s Closet of Magic answered our question on going to Walt Disney World at Christmas. Here is what she said: “We have a tentative weekend planned for December to do the Cookie walk at Epcot and possibly Jollywood nights if it’s still available when I get paid next. We missed the holiday trip last year.”
Feature Topic: **Celebrating Walt: The Lasting Legacy of a Life Well Lived.****
- December 5, 1901: Walter Elias Disney is born to Flora and Elias Disney in their two-story cottage at 1249 Tripp Avenue in a newly developed section of Chicago, Illinois. (In 1909, the address of the house will change to 2156 North Tripp Avenue.) The fourth Disney son is named to honor the family’s pastor and friend Walter Parr, a preacher at St. Paul Congregational Church (located one block east and one block north of the Disney house). The pastor, in turn, will later name his son Elias, after Walt’s father. (The Disney family will move to Missouri in April 1906 where Walt and his brothers and sister will grow up on a farm in Marceline, but the family will later return to Chicago in 1917.)
- September 4, 1918: Postal employee Walt Disney (who is a substitute mail carrier) is walking through the West Adams Street lobby of the Federal Building in Chicago when he hears a deafening blast that shakes the ground. Someone has planted a bomb. More than 75 are injured and four are killed – including a co-worker of Walt’s named William Wheeler. The force of the blast also kills a horse on the street, damages a streetcar and shatters windows on nearby buildings. “I was in the post office. I just got through sorting my mail, or finishing my route. I was walking out … going out a certain entrance … when it was bombed. I was right in the lobby when, FOOOOOM, this thing went off. Here comes the dust shooting out and everything. That was the way I went out every night. I missed that darn thing by about three minutes.” – Walt Disney
- World War I – Walt is a patriot. It was one of his greatest traits. When WWI broke out, Roy joined the war movement. Walt wanted to also help in the war effort. Walt was too young to join the Army, but did join the Red Cross and drove an ambulance.
- Propaganda cartoons during WWII, portrayal of Abraham Lincoln
- NATO Showman of the World award
  - “Most of this talk has been about me and big brother Roy and a few of the exhibitors but, also, there is the Disney organization with its three thousand employees. “They take pride in the organization which they helped to build. Only through the talent, the labor and the dedication of this staff could any Disney project get off the ground. “Now before sitting down to count my blessings I want to make you a promise. I promise we won’t let this great honor you have paid us tonight go to our head–we have too many projects for the future to take time out for such a thing. On top of that–after forty some odd years of ups and downs in this crazy business of ours we know too well–you are only as good as your next picture.”
- Walt Disney on family: https://www.waltdisney.org/sites/default/files/walt-disney/walt-disney.html
- Prayer in my life: https://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/PrayerInMyLife.html
This Day in Disney History for 12/2/2024:
- 1935: Marc Davis, one of Disney’s Nine Old Men and a Disney Legend, begins working at the Walt Disney Studio.
Stump the Soph!
- *101 Dalmatians – Nanny, Rodger, Anita*
A little bit of Walt
- “To all who come to this happy place, Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” – Walt Disney
- “Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney… and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney’s dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place… a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together. Dedicated this 25th day of October, 1971. Roy O. Disney.”
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Episode 246 – Getting ready for our Disney Christmas Get Together!**Getting ready for our Disney Christmas Get Together!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 246 and this week our feature topic is **Getting ready for our Disney Christmas Get Together!* This week, we’re talking about our upcoming trips to Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: The 2025 Epcot Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Concert Series has been announced. There will be performances from January 17th – February 24th, with various Broadway performers singing classic Disney songs from the shows that they starred in on Broadway. The lineup and list of shows is pretty impressive, so go take a look at all the details at the Disney Parks Blog here: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/epcot-festival-of-the-arts-disney-on-broadway-concert-series-2025/
- Mike: Remy’s Ratattouille Adventure in the France Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase seems to be moving forward with testing a single rider line option for the attraction. What do you think of that?
- Brenda: The Disney Parks Blog has a great write-up of what to expect in the all-new Haunted Mansion Lounge on the Disney Treasure! Wow, does it look awesome! Here’s the post: https://disneyparksblog.com/dcl/disney-treasure-haunted-mansion-parlor/
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Listener Feedback on “Educational Attractions”
- Chandler had some great attractions on his list: “Living with the Land. Spaceship Earth. It’s A Small World.”
- Chrissy said “The Art of Animation drawing classes.”
- Jennifer said “Living with the Land is always my favorite. As someone who grows crops now in an urban setting and who comes from a farming family, I appreciate seeing different methods of growing things.”
- Sheila chimed in with her selection: “The seeds tour in living with the land.”
- Robin closed us out with “Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Animal Kingdom!”
Feature Topic: Getting ready for our Disney Christmas Get Together!
- Brenda, trip dates December 3-10, 2024, staying at Port Orleans Riverside
- Sophie, et all, December 6-9, 2024, staying at the Contemporary Resort
- Brenda: Candlelight Processional on December 5th with Chrissy Metz.
- Brenda: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with our friends on December 8th!
- Sophie, et all: Candlelight Processional on December 7th with Whoopie Goldberg.
- Sophie, et all: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with our Texas Family on December 8th!
- Everyone: All of the delicious food options!
This Day in Disney History for 11/25/2024:
- 1971: Thanksgiving Day: America the Beautiful debuts at the Magic Kingdom, a Circlevision 360 Production.
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- Alice in Wonderland – the Dormouse, Dinah, the March Hare
A little bit of Walt
- “We have done a lot of thinking on a model community, and I would like to be a part of building one, a city of tomorrow, as you might say. I don’t believe in going out to this extreme blue sky stuff that some of the architects do. I believe people still want to live like human beings. But there are a lot of things that could be done. I’m not against the automobile, but I just feel that you can design so that the automobile is there but still put people back as pedestrians again. I’d love to work on a project like that.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 245 – Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW!*Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 245 and this week our feature topic is **Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW!**** This week, we’re talking about the best of the best when it comes to educational attractions at Walt Disney World. What is on your list? Let us know! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The Disney Treasure has arrived in Florida! Her maiden journey to Port Canaveral is now complete, and tomorrow night, November 19th at 8PM, on the Disney Parks Blog, you can watch a livestream of the Christening of the ship!
- Sophie: Also Disney Treasure news – on November 10th the Disney Treasure saved four people who were on a sinking catamaran – located over 200 miles from Bermuda! The crew sent a smaller ship to the catamaran, and the crew performed perfectly in saving those people. Well done!
- Mike: Walt Disney World Resort refurbishment news: Over at Wilderness Lodge, the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will be going through a refurbishment from Mid-May through September, 2025. Over at Port Orleans Riverside, refurbishment will happen in the Magnolia Bend section of the resort from April 2025 until January, 2026. Lastly, Pop Century will receive updates starting in late March 2025 through mid-February, 2026.
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Listener Feedback on “Don’t Waste Your Time”
- Patti chimed in with a very good answer: “I have nothing. We always try to check everything out and experience different things we haven’t before.”
- Debbie said: “We do everything and hate missing anything. FYI: I forgot ..we don’t do everything in The Circus area.”
- Pam has a very well thought out answer: “The tea cups. They look fun. I want to like them but they make me nauseous.”
- Sheila and Chrissy have the same thought: “Waiting in line!”
- Lastly, Pam sent us an E-MAIL!!! Yay Pam! Here’s what she wrote: “Hey all. Really enjoyed the show and it gave me a few new things to think about. I have to add this though. Don’t waste your time laying in bed in the morning! Set that alarm on the phone in your room and let Mickey wake you up. Get up, get out, get to rope drop. It really can make a difference. You can nap later in the day or when you get home from your vacation. But take advantage of the early morning admission time and get out there and have fun! Mike, I know we’ve talked about this before. I can’t stand to waste my morning time at Disney. I’m raring and ready to get going in the morning. Just ask my 2 teenage granddaughters I had to “drag out of bed” last year when we took them for our girls trip. No many how many times I go, I can’t help myself from the go go go in the morning mentality. Keep up the great work.
Feature Topic: Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW
- For this feature topic, we decided to list five attractions and talk about what makes them very unique. Here is our list of five:
  - Hall of Presidents – Sophie
    - Liberty Square, Magic Kingdom
  - American Adventure – Brenda
    - World Showcase, Epcot
  - Spaceship Earth – Mike
    - World Celebration, Epcot
  - Living with the Land – Sophie
    - World Nature, Epcot
  - Kilimanjaro Safaris – Brenda
    - Africa, Animal Kingdom
This Day in Disney History for 11/18:
- 1928: Mickey Mouse stars in Steamboat Willie!
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- The Little Mermaid – Grimsby, Max, and Eric
A little bit of Walt
- “The immediate need for education and practice in using our natural resources of soil, forest, water, wildlife, and areas of inspirational beauty to the best advantage of all, for this generation and others to come, is again apparent to every observant citizen. My interest in these problems has been sharpened by our motion-picture production of wildlife subjects and the relation of animal life to all the other conservation issues during the past few years.”– Walt Disney
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Episode 244 – Don’t Waste Your Time – Things to avoid at Disney!*Don’t Waste Your Time – Things to avoid at Disney!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 244 and this week our feature topic is **Don’t Waste Your Time – Things to avoid at Disney!**** This week, we’re talking about things on our list that we don’t waste our time over at Disney. What is on your list? Let us know! Here’s what we talked about:

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Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: On November 1st, Animal Kingdom Park opened up an all-new morning menu at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora! Some of their breakfast delicacies include Tropical Pandoran Forest Fruits, a refreshing combination of yogurt, muesli, and honey, topped with tropical fruit for a naturally sweet start. If you’re craving a twist on a classic, the Cinnamon French Toast comes drizzled with blueberry cream cheese and passion fruit anglaise, served alongside a savory sausage link for a perfectly balanced bite. For a more savory start, the Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder Potato Hash is loaded with chorizo sausage and paired with a flavorful charred onion sauce that adds a rich, smoky finish. There are other options, but these sound appealing to me! What do you think?
- Brenda: We talked about the return of the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but one thing we didn’t mention is that this is the 25th anniversary of the first time this was created at the resort! There are 25 Hidden Mickeys on the structure for you to find to commemorate the anniversary! How many can you find?
- Sophie: EPCOT – what we’ve always known, it stands for Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow! During the Christmas season this year, there are two new holiday kitchens in CommuniCore Hall, one of which lets you sample innovative cookie creations and even decorate your own gingerbread triangle!
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Listener Feedback
Feature Topic: Don’t Waste Your Time: Five things to avoid doing at Disney
- Mike:
  - 1) Astro Orbiter
  - 2) The Boneyard
  - 3) Dinosaur
  - 4) It’s Tough to be a Bug!
  - 5) Splitsville Luxury Lanes!
- Brenda:
  - 1) Waiting in line at Starbucks or other quick service locations. Use MOBILE Order!
  - 2) Don’t take shared ride service to the Magic Kingdom!
  - 3) Waiting in line and then spending 20 – 30 minutes watching a show if you aren’t a show person!
  - 4) Riding Mission SPACE.
  - 5) Don’t waste your time trying to stay out of the rain unless there is lightning and thunder.
- Sophie:
  - 1) Don’t bring your child on a scary ride!
  - 2) Don’t waste your money buying clothes at Disney!
  - 3) Do not go to Disney Springs on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night!
  - 4) Trying to do everything!
  - 5) Don’t waste your time walking to the ride to check the wait times! Use the app.
This Day in Disney History for 11/11/2024:
- 1956: Walt Disney appears as a mystery guest on What’s My Line!
- If you have never seen this segment, take a look at it: https://youtu.be/7FRpJZWhxso?si=44RoF6_NwDK-bk-g&t=1042
Stump the Soph!
- Robin Hood
A little bit of Walt
- “Since the beginning of mankind, the fable-tellers have not only given us entertainment but a kind of wisdom, humor, and understanding that, like all true art, remains imperishable through the ages.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 243 – Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World*Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 243 and this week our feature topic is our **Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World!**** This week, we’re talking about Disney attractions that we find very relaxing. What is on your list? Let us know! Here’s what we talked about:

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Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Disney World’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Construction is Underway! They handed out leftover pieces of gingerbread to guests as they were constructing the house!
- Mike: Universal Orlando Resort’s jolly destination-wide holidays celebration returns November 22 through December 31 – featuring Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Universal’s holiday parade featuring Macy’s, and more
- Brenda: The Disney Treasure has embarked on its transatlantic journey from Europe to Port Canaveral, it’s home port! She left on October 29th on a 4500 mile adventure that will take two weeks and include a stop in Funchal, Portugal.
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Feature Topic: Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World
- Sophie:
  - 5) The Haunted Mansion
  - 4) Reflections of China
  - 3) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  - 2) Na’vi River Journey
  - 1) Disney Skyliner
  - HM) TTA, Carousel of Progress, Living with the Land, Hall of Presidents, American Adventure
- Mike:
  - 5) Na’vi River Journey
  - 4) it’s a small world
  - 3) TTA
  - 2) Carousel of Progress
  - 1) WDW Railroad
  - HM) Spaceship Earth, Peter Pan’s Flight, Mickey’s Philharmagic
- Brenda:
  - 5) Spaceship Earth
  - 4) Prince Charming Regal Carousel
  - 3) One Man’s Dream
  - 2) Carousel of Progress
  - 1) TTA
  - HM) it’s a small world, Frozen Sing-a-long
This Day in Disney History for 11/4/2024:
- 1995: The Osborne Lights arrive at Walt Disney World property for the very first time.
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- The Princess and the Frog – Lawrence, James, Ray
A little bit of Walt
- “I use the whole plant for ideas. If the janitor has a good idea, I’d use it..” – Walt Disney
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Episode 242 – Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to return*Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to return*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 242 and this week our feature topic is **Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to return.**** This week, we’re talking about Disney foods that you can’t find anymore from less than a year ago. How did we do? Well, you’re about to find out! Here’s what we talked about:

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Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Are you looking to go to Walt Disney World in 2025? Well, until now, packages were only available through October – but now, you can do a WDW Package for November and December, 2025!
- Sophie: As we talked about last week, EPIC Universe opening date is May 22, 2025! And on October 22nd, the opportunity to secure your reservations opened up! Talk to Aunt Brenda or Daddy and they will be happy to help you navigate this new environment at Universal!
- Mike: Lightning Lane Premier Pass – an exclusive to Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resort guests that is being tried out as a pilot program. It’s a little bit like Universal Express Pass.
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Feature Topic: Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to return (gone less than a year)! Also, foods that we never want to see go away!
- Brenda:
  - The only one: Nutella Waffle <!--3
  - Carrot Cake Cookie
  - Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding at Raglan Road
  - All the Cupcakes that Disney has ever made or will ever make for all creation!
  - Cheshire Cat Tail
- Sophie:
  - Food and Wine Festival
    - Teriyaki Chicken Bao Buns
  - France Pavilion – Macarons
  - Sunset Blvd. Mocktail at the Hollywood Brown Derby
  - The Grey Stuff Cupcake
  - Regal Eagle – especially the White Cheddar Mac and Cheese! Also the Watermelon
- Mike:
  - Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar
  - Brownie Ice Cream Sundae at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
  - Jumbo Turkey Leg
  - Hot Dog
  - The Soft Serve Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone at the Nandapar Food Truck in Animal Kingdom.
This Day in Disney History for 10/28/2024:
- 1971: The Dapper Dans of Walt Disney World perform their first show outside of WDW!
Stump the Soph!
- The Jungle Book– Raksha, Akela, Colonel Hathi
A little bit of Walt
- “Fun and wonder are the important elements, in addition to quality in production and performance, which are most responsible for the success of Disney productions.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World!

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Episode 241 – Part 1 of Disney Foods that need to return*Part 1 of Disney Foods that need to return*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 241 and this week our feature topic is **Part 1 of Disney Foods that need to return.**** This week, we’re talking about Disney foods that you can’t find anymore from further back in history. Next week we’ll be talking about Disney foods that have been gone for less than a year. Here’s what we talked about:

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Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Huge refurbishment news from Disney – Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close on January 6, 2025 for a multi-year refurbishment! Look for a reopening sometime in 2026. This is likely part of the process of creating the Cars and Villains Lands.
- Sophie: Over at Disneyland, Louis’ Critter Club, the gift shop for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is set to open on November 13, two days before the opening of the attraction.
- Brenda: The narrators and information on dining packages was just dropped for the Candlelight Processional! Dining packages for the shows can be made beginning on October 29th.
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Feature Topic: Part 1 of Disney Foods that need to return (gone more than a year)!
- Brenda:
  - ‘Ohana’s – Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster Sauce
  - Whispering Canyon Cafe
    - House made banana french toast with bananas foster sauce
    - Cajun Cad’s Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Flapjacks
    - Smores dessert
  - Be Our Guest quick service *for breakfast and lunch
  - Spirit of Aloha luau – Aloha pulled pork
  - Bon Voyage Adventure Character Breakfast – Rapunzel and Flynn and Ariel and Eric – Trattoria Al Forno
- Sophie:
  - The Main Street Bakery and it’s wonderful delectables
  - Montecristo at Disneyland has changed
- Mike:
  - Main Street Bakery, cinnamon rolls not as good at Gaston’s
  - Garden Grille menu back in the day was better, but my memory escapes me as to what that was, lol.
  - I miss the characters that used to be at Liberty Tree Tavern – Minnie Mouse and Pluto.
This Day in Disney History for 10/21/2024:
- 1911: Disney Legend Mary Blair is born.
Stump the Soph!
- The Aristocats
A little bit of Walt
- “Ever since the beginning of wisdom, man has been fashioning a brighter light and a stronger glass to help him probe deeper and deeper into the marvels of nature’s secret world. . . Often we can’t explain what we see, but just looking is always a dramatic and thrilling experience.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 240 – Which do we like better: DCL or Royal Caribbean?*Which do we like better: DCL or Royal Caribbean?*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 240 and this week our feature topic is **Which do we like better: DCL or Royal Caribbean?**** In this episode, I’m sharing details on the cruise that my wife and I took on Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, the Utopia of the Seas, as well as answering the question of which cruise line we like better! Here’s what we talked about:

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Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- At the time of recording, the State of Florida is being slammed by Hurricane Milton. Because of that, Cheddar just doesn’t mean as much. As a result, we here at On the Road with Mickey would like to pass along to everyone hearing that we are praying for all of you; we have all experienced storms like this before, and our prayer is for God to surround all of you with His protection now and in the aftermath.
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Feature Topic: Which do we like better, DCL or Royal Caribbean?
- Verdict: Unanimously Disney!
This Day in Disney History for 10/14/2024:
- 1971: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Attraction opens.
Stump the Soph!
- Treasure Planet
A little bit of Walt
- “Every person has his own ideas of the act of praying for God’s guidance, tolerance, and mercy to fulfill his duties and responsibilities. My own concept of prayer is not as a plea for special favors nor as a quick palliation for wrongs knowingly committed. A prayer, it seems to me, implies a promise as well as a request; at the highest level, prayer not only is a supplication for strength and guidance, but also becomes an affirmation of life and thus a reverent praise of God.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 239 – Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas!*Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 239 and this week our feature topic is **Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas!**** In this episode, I’m sharing details on the cruise that my wife and I are taking on Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, the Utopia of the Seas! Here’s what we talked about:

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Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to Epcot for the holidays – the Behind the Seeds: Glimmering Greenhouses walking tour! This tour, which is a one-hour journey through the greenhouses, just like the regular Behind the Seeds tour, but the greenhouses are all decked out in brilliant holiday lights! It is $45 per person and tours are running from November 29 – December 30 at 6PM and 7PM. The traditional tour will run during the day.
- Brenda: Breaking news! Star-Lord is on his way to reunite with his fellow Terrans over at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!
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Listener Feedback – Lightning Lane
- I had an awesome text from my friend Pam, the one that requested this feature topic. She wrote: “Hey Mike! Thanks for the wonderful program about lightning lane etc! It answered all my questions and between Brenda’s excellent comments and yours and Sophie’s questions, I feel much better equipped to use the system now. Thank you all for a job well done!!”
Feature Topic: Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas!
- Sail dates, October 4-7.
- Sailing out of Port Canaveral, stops in Nassau and Perfect Day at Coco Cay
- Stateroom 6318, an Oceanview Room with Balcony on Deck 6
- Traveling with other Pixie agents, excited to see them all!
This Day in Disney History for September 30:
- 1928: Steamboat Willie second recording session
Stump the Soph!
- Joe, Peg, & Tony from Lady & the Tramp
A little bit of Walt
- “To translate the world’s great fairy tales, thrilling legends, stirring folk tales into visual theatrical presentations and to get back warm response of audiences in many lands have been for me an experience and a lifetime satisfaction beyond all value.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 238 – The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!*The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 238 and this week our feature topic is **The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!**** In this episode, Brenda teaches Sophie and I (and all our listeners that don’t know) all about the new Lightning Lane system! Here’s what we talked about:

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Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The Disney Treasure left dock at Meyer Werft shipyard and was guided by tugboat down the Ems River toward open water for the first time! In the coming days, the Treasure will go through its sea trials, which are a series of rigorous tests to make sure she is ready for her transatlantic journey towards Port Canaveral! Take a look at this incredible photo, courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog!
- Sophie: We are recording this week on September 19th. I say that because today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Ahoy ye mateys!!!
- Mike: Over at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe, they have a brand new menu coming out! Disney is labeling it as a “create-your-own” menu concept! So, as an example, you’ll pick a base, such as a steamed tamale, rice bowl, nacho bowl, or a southwest Caesar salad, then you’ll add in one of three proteins. You’ve also got options via ala carte such a burger or plant based option, sides like barbecue-cheddar seasoned french fries, charro beans, and other options. Best news of all is that some of the fan favorites from before are still available, like the cilantro-lime rice and strawberry limeade slushy.
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Listener Feedback: Disney in the Fall
- Teresa has a great tip: “Take part in the Halloween festivities – so much fun!!!!!”
- Deb has this to add: “My favorite time to go, I love everything fall & Halloween..Disney World knocks it out of the park. Weather, decorations and special events.”
- John added this: “Food and Wine at Epcot, Mickeys Not So Scary at least once. The Savanna ride at night at AKL.”
- Patti added her tips: “Best time to go. Weather is very mild, but there is always a chance for rain. Everyone really goes all out during Halloween Season. We drove by the new Epic Universe construction two weeks ago. Exciting to see the progress.”
- Lastly, Pam had this awesome suggestion that I totally forgot about! She wrote “If I’m not mistaken, and you’d know if I am, if you can plan a trip over Halloween and into Nov. 2-3, I’m thinking you can see both the beautiful fall/Halloween decor as well as the Christmas transformation. You can definitely verify, but if it’s true, it’s a great way to get 2 for 1.”
Feature Topic: The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!
- Overview:
  - LLMP replaced Genie+, LLSP replaced what was called Individual Lightning Lane
  - Must be in your phone in your My Disney Experience app. You can make selections all day.
  - New change, you can now make your LLMP up to 7 days early if you are a resort guest. If you are not a resort guest, you can purchase 3 days early.
  - Should I purchase or not? That is totally up to you. It depends on the time of the year, how busy the parks are, if you can afford it, etc., what type of rides you want to ride, etc.
- Multi-Pass
  - Animal Kingdom, just one tier.
  - MK, tier one and tier two. Tier one, choose one. Tier two, choose two.
  - Epcot, tier one and tier two. Tier one, choose one. Tier two, choose two.
  - Hollywood Studios, tier one and tier two. Tier one, choose one. Tier two, choose two.
  - That’s just at start, after you clock in you can choose from either tier.
- Single-Pass
  - Animal Kingdom, Avatar, Flight of Passage
  - Magic Kingdom, TRON, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  - Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
  - Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance
- Pricing varies depending on dates and popularity.
- Important details:
  - Make sure your My Disney Experience app is up to date.
  - Make sure you have all of your family and friends included in your family and friends list!
  - Make sure you have each person’s top 3 things they want to do to help in planning.
  - With Multi-Pass you get on-ride photo and videos into your account. You need, though, to have some sort of bluetooth feature on a device to receive those.
  - Know how tall your kids are because if they are too short they won’t be able to ride.
This Day in Disney History for September 23:
- 2001: The flags are returned to full height for the first time since 9/11; Walt Disney’s One Man’s Dream opens at Disney’s MGM Studios.
Stump the Soph!
- Zootopia
A little bit of Walt
- (On Disneyland)“It has that thing – the imagination, and the feeling of happy excitement – I knew when I was a kid.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 237 – Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!*Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 237 and this week our feature topic is **Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!**** In this episode, we look at the calendar, and how Autumn is almost upon us! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: The hearts of the world are a little heavier now as we learned of the passing of Class of 2019 Disney Legend James Earl Jones at the age of 93 on September 9th. There are so many roles he was in; from the voice of Darth Vader, to Mufasa in The Lion King, my favorite is the impact he had in the movie Field of Dreams as the writer Terence Mann. We here at On the Road with Mickey extend our prayers to his family and friends that grieve his loss, and to a world that knew him through his work, and seems a little dimmer today.
- Brenda: Whoop de doo! Or is it Hoop Dee Doo! Yes, that’s right, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 5th!
- Sophie: Over at the Magic Kingdom, TRON Lightcycle/Run removed the Virtual Queue and switched to standby instead. The change started on September 9th.
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Listener Feedback: ABCs of Disney
- Chandler chimed in on our question about the letter T! He said: “Tigger. He’s wonderful, bouncy, fun, fun, fun.”
Feature Topic: Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!
- Mike
  - Be aware of early closings due to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
  - Sunscreen still a must
  - Take in the scenery with all of the fall decorations on display!
  - If you are able to, take a day to enjoy the Food & Wine Festival kiosks! Perhaps eat around the world that day instead of making a table service reservation.
  - If you have the Disney Dining Plan, you can use your credits for snacks at the kiosks, but you’ll go through your snack credits really quickly. Another option is to purchase a gift card with the wrist band and load up some money on that and use that for paying for your snacks at the F&W.
  - I like to visit attractions that are more in-line with the season. For example, in the fall we’ve got Halloween, so The Haunted Mansion is a must.
  - Beautiful skies, crisp temperatures, these kinds of days are made for Disney attractions. Tom Sawyer Island, enjoy it one last time while we still can! We don’t go here very often, but a stroll through Storybook Circus sounds really enticing to me right now. Perhaps a climb into Swiss Family Treehouse as well?
  - If you are going to Animal Kingdom, a trip on the Safari, and a visit to Rafiki’s Planet Watch sound incredible also.
  - Of course, it’s great any time of year, but on a cool Autumn day, a ride on the Walt Disney World Railroad would be the pièce de résistance on a great day at the Magic Kingdom!
- Brenda
  - Don’t forget that there are a lot of activities at your resort to enjoy!
    - Poolside activities, games, family friendly, carriage ride at Riverside
    - Tie-Dye shirts, campfires, silent disco, and on and on!
  - Heated pools! Enjoy the pools
  - Take advantage of enjoying things that you can’t enjoy at home! Namely, the Food & Wine Festival!
  - Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney’s Jollywood Nights!
  - Resort Hopping to check out other resorts and plan and dream about where you might want to stay next time!
  - Don’t forget about rider swap! The parents can swap who rides without waiting as long in lines.
  - December 7th and 8th, Dapper Days! December 7th is Hollywood Studios, and December 8th is Animal Kingdom!
  - The Candlelight Processional at Epcot, the Biblical story of Christmas; Scripture readings, put to music. Phenomenal!
- Sophie
  - Dress in layers – Average temperatures in September are 90 for the high and 73 for the low. For October it is 85/66.
  - Remember the water parks. Blizzard Beach/Typhoon Lagoon. Rotating operational schedules.
  - Food & Wine Festival foods! Teriyaki Bao Buns!
  - Decorating your Resort Hotel Room!
  - MNSSHP & Oogie Boogie Bash – Costumes and Decor
This Day in Disney History for September 16:
- 2001: Walt: The Man Behind the Myth
Stump the Soph!
- Wreck it Ralph
A little bit of Walt
“No matter what the provocation, I never fire a man who is honestly trying to deliver a job. Few workers who become established at the Disney Studio ever leave voluntarily or otherwise, and many have been on the payroll all their working lives.” – Walt Disney

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Episode 236 – The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T!*The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 236 and this week our feature topic is **The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T!**** In this episode, we continue our ABC series with the things that we like that start with the letter T! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to Hollywood Studios in the Summer of 2025 – an all new Villains Show, featuring such villains as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent, among others! It will be where the Lightning McQueen Racing Academy is, so if you want to see that one last time, check it out before it closes on October 7th.
- Mike: The 2024 Christmas season is arriving at Disneyland Resort beginning November 15th! Continuing through January 6th, 2025, there will be a lot of holiday fun to be had! Let us know if you are going to be there during that time, and tell us what it was like!
- Brenda: On Disney Cruise Line news, bookings for the Disney Destiny will begin on September 12! The maiden voyage will be out of Port Everglades on November 20, 2025 for a four-night cruise. After the maiden voyage, the inaugural season will be four and five night cruises to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Every cruise will feature a stop at either Castaway Cay or Lookout Cay – and some will have both! Lastly, don’t forget about Cask and Cannon, the new pub inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean!
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Listener Feedback: Disney Recipes
- Kourtney offered up this delicacy: “Cheeseburger spring rolls!!! It’s a favorite in our house”
- Sheila said: “Gaston’s tavern cinnamon rolls” and added a tip for us “I finally figured it out making with cake flour makes them so light and fluffy”
- Friend of the show Cindy added her favorites: “I loved the Chicken and Waffles from the Honey Bee-stro (F&G) and the Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib from Pastoral Palate (FOTA). The beef is probably the best savory dish I’ve ever had at a festival!”
Feature Topic: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter T!
- Sophie
  - Tiana
  - TRON
  - Thunder Mountain Railroad
  - The Three Caballeros!
  - Tree of Life
  - Tiki Room
  - Twinings Tea
  - Tramp
  - Timon, Timothy, Triton, Tweedledee and Tweedledum
- Mike
  - Tinkerbell
  - TTA
  - Tomorrowland Speedway
  - Tom Sawyer Island
  - Tusker House Restaurant
  - Turtle Talk w/ Crush
  - Turkey Leg
  - Thumper
  - Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Brenda
  - Tigger
  - Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
  - Toy Story Midway Mania
  - Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
  - Test Track
  - Tiffin’s Restaurant
  - Triceratops Spin
  - Treats
  - Tickets
This Day in Disney History for September 9:
- 1988: Tokyo Disneyland welcomes it’s 60-millionth guest!
Stump the Soph!
- Frozen – Kai, Gerda, Marshmallow
A little bit of Walt
- “”Why worry? If you’ve done the very best you can, worrying won’t make it any better.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!

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Episode 235 – Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home!*Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 235 and this week our feature topic is **Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home!**** In this episode, we have switched roles around for fun, and we’re also talking about Disney recipes we make at home! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Disney After Hours is back for 2025! These are specialty tickets that you purchase to get extended hours at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, or Hollywood Studios on select nights. For Magic Kingdom and Epcot, the after hours times are from 10PM – 1AM, and you can get in starting at 7PM. For Hollywood Studios, the hours are from 9:30PM – 12:30AM, and again, you can get in starting at 7PM. Dates vary so reach out to us if you want to add after hours tickets into your vacation planning!
- Sophie: The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is upon us! It started last week on August 29th and continues through November 23rd this year. I’m here to tell you all about the FOOD!
  - At CommuniCore Hall, you can find the Macatizers Menu with four different types of Mac & Cheese!
  - Near Mission: SPACE is the Coastal Eats Menu, where Daddy can enjoy the Warm Water Lobster Tail with garlic butter.
  - In World Showcase there are a lot of options, of course, but one that piques my interest is in China, the Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet and spicy sauce, and the Crispy Duck Bao Bun with hoisin sauce!
  - Lastly, don’t forget about our favorites in Canada: The Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll and the Filet Mignon with mushrooms, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs mashed potatoes, and Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs butter!
  - Here’s the link to the whole lineup: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-epcot-international-food-wine-festival-2024/
  - Bon Appetit!
- Mike: Starting last week (August 29th to be exact) and continuing through November 3rd, the Darker side of magic is back at Universal Orlando Resort as the Death Eaters are back at Diagon Alley!
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Feature Topic: Role Reversal & Disney Recipes we make at home!
- Brenda
  - ‘Ohana Honey Coriander Chicken Wings
  - Sophie
    - Mint Julep
    - Monte Cristo Sandwich
  - Mike
    - Bengal Skewers
    - Caramel Popcorn
This Day in Disney History for September 2:
- 1979: The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction opens in Disneyland’s Frontierland.
Stump the Mike
- Mary Poppins – Uncle Albert, Admiral Boom, Jane Banks
A little bit of Walt
- “I like corn.” “When I was a kid, a book I read advised young artists to be themselves. That decided it for me. I was a corny kind of guy, so I went in for corn.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 234 – Planning our December Trips!*Planning our December Trips!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 234 and this week our feature topic is **Planning our December Trips!**** In this episode, we are looking at our upcoming holiday trips to Walt Disney World, and what we want to do while there! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: More information out of D23 – Indiana Jones and Encanto attractions are coming to Animal Kingdom, and replacing “It’s tough to be a bug” in the Tree of Life Theater is Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
- Brenda: Coming to the Magic Kingdom next summer – an all-new nighttime parade, called “Disney Starlight!”
- Sophie: Coming to Disney California Adventure in the future – the very first Coco attraction in a Disney park!
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Listener Feedback:
Feature Topic: Planning our December trips!
- Mike
  - December 6-9; staying at the Contemporary; going to the Christmas party December 8th.
  - Monorail to the Grand Floridian
  - Low key trip; easy day at Epcot, easy day at Magic Kingdom for the Party.
- Brenda
  - December 3-10, 2024
    - 16 hour drive from Texas to Orlando!
    - Port Orleans Riverside – quiet time, drinking coffee in cool, crisp weather
    - Dining:
      - Mike & Sophie Challenge – Boatwright’s Dining Hall bread pudding. Sunday, December 8th for lunch!
    - Disney Shopping for Christmas ornaments
- Sophie
  - December 7, Epcot for the Candlelight Processional
  - Where to eat?
    - Rose & Crown?
    - Via Napoli
  - What to ride?
    - EVERYTHING!
    - TRON and Guardians of the Galaxy
  - Relaxation, recreation, and regeneration.
This Day in Disney History for August 26:
- 1918: Walt Disney enlists in the American Ambulance Corps
Stump the Soph
- Cars
A little bit of Walt
- “The inclination of my life—the motto, you might call it—has been to do things and make things which will give pleasure to people in new and amusing ways. By doing that I please and satisfy myself. It is my wish to delight all members of the family, young and old, parent and child, in the kind of entertainment my associates and I turn out of our studio in Burbank, California.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 233 – Disney Legends 2024!*Disney Legends 2024!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 233 and this week our feature topic is a look at the **Disney Legends 2024!**** In this episode, we are looking at the 2024 list of Disney Legends, and we’re each taking a big look at two of them! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to Hollywood Studios! Monster’s Inc. Land! Featuring the very first suspension coaster ever in a Disney Park. Picture yourself riding through the factory hanging from a door! That’s what we’re looking at!
- Mike: Coming to Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom – a Cars themed land with two attractions! One will take you on a thrilling rally race through the mountains. The second has less information but will be more for the kids in the family and will be fun for the whole family.
- Brenda: There is so much that came out of D23 that we can’t possibly cover it all, but I’m going to talk about how the Disney Cruise Line is ramping up their game even more! They announced that there will be 4 more cruise ships on the horizon; so if you are counting, we have 5 currently, there are four about to open up soon, and these new four bring the total to 13! In addition, the signature production for the Disney Destiny (sailing next year) is going to be “Disney Hercules”, and on the Disney Treasure will be the brand new stage production “Disney The Tale of Moana.” featuring a 15 foot tall puppet of Te Ka, the largest ever produced for a Disney Cruise Line show!
- Sophie: Coming to Disneyland next year for the 70th Anniversary: A Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Figure! For the first time ever, when it debuts in 2025, you’ll actually be able to see Walt Disney through the magic of Audio-Animatronics technology in “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” The attraction will debut inside the Main Street Opera House, and after its initial run, the attraction will play in rotation with “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.” So tell me, Brenda and Daddy, what do you think? And to our listeners, what do you think? Let us know in the Facebook page or in the comments!
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Listener Feedback: Top 5 US Destinations
- We had a great amount of feedback! Thanks everyone for giving us your choices!
  - Chrissy from BCOM wrote: “Hawaii, Vegas, Guam( want to go back), Texas, and California”
  - Stephanie said “Ruby Falls, TN”
  - Lee from Disleelandia said “MI is a beautiful State and it has the Henry Ford Museum along with Greenfield Village. It’s as close to Disney as you can get without going to Disney!”
  - The Silent Partner said “Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Florida, Outer Banks, Tweetsie Railroad/Grandfather Mountain”
  - Pam chimed in and said “(WDW Florida.)Maine.Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia.Salem, Massachusetts.Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.Chicago, Illinois.
  - Deb said “Alaska, Albuquerque NM, and #1 Disney World…”
  - Chris from BCOM said “Disney world, Virginia Beach, Las Vegas, Charlestown mass, and Fayetteville NC”
  - Sandi said “DisneyWorld, Blue Ridge Parkway VA and NC, Kona HI, Outer Banks NC, and home”
Feature Topic: 2024 Disney Legends!
- We here at On the Road with Mickey would like to congratulate the entire 2024 class of Disney Legends!
  - Colleen Atwood
  - Angela Bassett
  - Martha Blanding
  - James Brooks
  - James Cameron
  - Jamie Lee Curtis
  - Miley Cyrus
  - Steve Ditko
  - Harrison Ford
  - Mark Henn
  - Frank Oz
  - Kelly Ripa
  - Joe Rohde
  - John Williams
- Sophie
  - Harrison Ford
  - Mark Henn
- Mike
  - John Williams
    - The creator of the music for more than 100 films, including all nine Star Wars films and all five Indiana Jones films. Attended the Julliard School. Five time Academy Award winner, 54 time Oscar nominated…second in Oscar nominations to Walt Disney’s 59. Recipient of seven British Academy Awards, known as the BAFTA, 26 Grammys, four Golden Globes, five Emmys, as well as the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honors, and an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
    - In my opinion, what makes a Disney movie unforgettable is the music, and in the movies for Star Wars and Indiana Jones, I would suggest that there are very few people who wouldn’t know the movies when they heard a score of the music from them. One of the best music scores for me is from The Phantom Menace, where Qui-Gon Jin, Darth Maul, and Obi-Wan Kenobi are dueling. I don’t care where I am, when I hear a piece of that music, I see the scene in the film immediately. That is the brilliance of John Williams, and that is why John Williams is a Disney Legend.
  - Frank Oz
    - Born Frank Richard Oznowicz on May 25, 1944, in Hereford, England.
    - Miss Piggy
    - Fozzie Bear
    - Animal
    - Sam Eagle
    - Grover
    - Cookie Monster
    - Bert
    - Yoda
    - When you hear all of those incredible characters, it continually amazes me that Frank Oz voiced every single one of them.
    - Jim Henson had originally been contacted by Lucas about possibly performing Yoda. Henson was preoccupied and suggested Oz to be assigned as chief puppeteer and as creative consultant. Oz performed the voice and puppet for Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Oz also provided the voice of the computer-generated imagery (CGI) Yoda in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The conversion to CGI was met with some criticism among fans but Oz himself said that was “exactly what [Lucas] should have done.” Oz had a great deal of creative input on the character and was himself responsible for creating the character’s trademark syntax. Oz reprised his vocal role as Yoda in Disney’s Star Tours–The Adventures Continue attraction at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and in the Star Wars Rebels episodes “Path of the Jedi” and “Shroud of Darkness.” He again reprised Yoda in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
    - Frank Oz also voiced characters in other Disney movies, including Subconscious Guard Dave in Inside Out and inside Out 2. Somewhat tongue in cheek, Frank Oz was quoted as saying that he hopes that Disney gets someone else for subsequent films so that they won’t have to rely on him for the success of the film!
    - Frank’s other movie roles included Jeff Fungus in Monster’s Inc., voices for Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Sam Eagle in Muppet Vision 3D, and some directing roles as well.
- Brenda
  - Joe Rohde
  - Martha Blanding
This Day in Disney History for August 19:
- 2011: D23 Expo kicks off!
Stump the Soph
- The Great Mouse Detective
A little bit of Walt
- “Whatever we have accomplished is due to the combined effort. The organization must be with you, or you can’t get it done. – Walt Disney
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Episode 232 – Our Top 5 US Destinations!*Our Top 5 US Destinations!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 232 and this week our feature topic is **Our Top 5 US Destinations!**** In this episode, we are going beyond the parks and taking a look at our lists for our favorite destinations in the United States! We had a great time recording this and I hope you enjoy it as well! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Disney has recently released more details about their latest ship, Disney Destiny which will begin sailing from Port Everglades in November 2025. The theme of the ship is ‘Heroes and Villains’ and, as a Marvel fanatic, I feel like this ship is meant for me. The stern will feature Spiderman and the statue in the grand atrium will be Black Panther. This ship will feature some really cool bar offerings including: a Cruella DeVil-themed Piano Bar (De Vil’s), as well as Cask and Cannon, a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed pub. There is even a Dr. Strange-themed bar called The Sanctum. And finally, they will be including the Haunted Mansion Parlor like the one that will be featured on the Disney Treasure later this year. There will be some truly amazing dining experiences like The Lion King Dinner show. Plus, the Avengers will be represented at the Spiderman-featured Worlds of Marvel dining experience, and there will be a 1923 just like on the Disney Wish. Disney Seas the Adventure and the broadway-style production of Frozen will be two of the shows onboard as well. Again, coming to Port Everglades in November 2025 and reservations can be booked on September 10. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an amazing cruising experience.
- Sophie: If you are going to be going to one of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties, you need to know where you get your candy. Here are the locations:
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Feature Topic: Our Top 5 US Travel Destinations
- Brenda
  - 5) Mackinac Island, MI and Oahu, HI
  - 4) Stowe, VT
  - 3) North Conway, NH
  - 2) Disneyland Resort, California
  - 1) Walt Disney World, FL
- Sophie
  - 5) Little Diomede Island, Alaska
  - 4) Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
  - 3) Biltmore, Asheville, NC
  - 2) The Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CA
  - 1) Old Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
- Mike
  - 5) Boston, Massachusetts
  - 4) Washington, DC
  - 3) Yellowstone National Park, WY
  - 2) The Grand Canyon
  - 1) Walt Disney World, FL
This Day in Disney History for August 12:
- 1929: Trademark issued for Mickey Mouse to Walt Disney.
Stump the Soph
- The Sword and the Stone
A little bit of Walt
- “If I can’t find a theme, I can’t make a film anyone else will feel. I can’t laugh at intellectual humor. I’m just corny enough to like to have a story hit me over the heart.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 231 – Mike’s Disney Trivia!*Mike’s Disney Trivia!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 231 and this week our feature topic is **Mike’s Disney Trivia!**** In this episode, we are doing some Disney trivia! I ask the questions, and Brenda and Sophie see if they can get them correct! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: The team at Universal has been releasing information in stages about the new Epic Universe park. Today, they released a great video that goes into all that we can experience in the Ministry of Magic section of the park! It’s a great video and well worth checking out! Introducing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™
- Brenda: The Momma in me is just beaming at this bit of Cheddar. Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed four new Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals this summer! Penne was born to Heidi on June 13th; Heidi’s first foal, Asha, just had her first baby (a boy) on July 8th, so that’s 3 generations of zebras! 2nd time Mom Juno had a girl, Cada, and second time Mom Aziza delivered a healthy baby boy on July 16th; they are still bonding backstage before venturing out into the savanna.
- Sophie: Friday, August 9th, marks the 55th Anniversary of The Haunted Mansion! The Disneyland version just reopened with it’s Holiday theming on July 29th!
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Listener Feedback: Hogwarts House!
- Heidi said “Ravenclaw. Because that’s the house I tested into. (You can’t just pick for fun.). I’m 100% sure you’re a Hufflepuff.”
- Crystal said “Gryffindor! Cuz that’s where I was sorted. I like to think I’m brave. I stand up for my friends. I like adventure.If I was a character I think I’d be Professor McGonagall. She’s tough on the outside but has a soft inner core. Follows the rules but knows when to break them.If I had a job I’d be a curse breaker. In the real world looking back on a 24 year career already if I had a choice knowing what I know now, money wasn’t an option for school or earnings or time away from family wouldn’t make me sad, I’d have been an ER doctor or a storm chaser.”
- My sister Robin said “Slytherin because I am resourceful, clever, ambitious, and determined!If I could be any character it would be Nymphadora Tonks. She is fun, resourceful, determined, and clever. She did her job well!”
- Chrissy said “Ravenclaw cause all the tests say i’m that and they are blue.”
- Chandler said “I’m sorry. There’s some static. I can’t quite hear what you’re saying or asking. If it’s a Disney question, could you repeat?”
Feature Topic: Mike’s Disney Trivia!
- Question: What is the name of the toy store in Toy Story 2? Answer: Al’s Toy Barn
- Question: What is the name of Ariel and Prince Eric’s daughter? Answer: Princess Melody
- Question: How many brothers does Prince Hans of the Southern Isles have in Frozen? Answer: 12
- Question: What were Mickey Mouse’s first words ever spoken? Answer: Hot dog!
- Question: What’s the name of the circus in the 1941 animated film Dumbo? Answer: WDP Circus (a reference to Walt Disney Productions)
- Question: Who is Remy’s culinary hero in Ratatouille? Answer: Chef Auguste Gusteau
- Question: What are the three mountains in Magic Kingdom? Answer: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Railroad Mountain
- Question: How many stones were used to make Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom? Answer: (Trick question) None!
- Question: Which classic movie is Wall-E a fan of? Answer: Hello, Dolly!
- Question: Mike and Sulley joined which fraternity in Monsters University? Answer: Oozma Kappa
- Question: World Showcase consists of how many countries? Answer: 11
- Question: What is the name of Disney’s private island? Answer: Castaway Cay
- Question: Which Pixar character said: “Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it”? Answer: Merida
- Question: How many theme parks are at Walt Disney World? Answer: The resort is comprised of four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Question: When did Disney World first open to the public? Answer: October 1st, 1971
- Question: What is the distance between trash cans at Disney World? Answer: 30 steps
- Question: What is the oldest attraction in Magic Kingdom? Answer: Prince Charming Regal Carousel
- Question: Which tree sits prominently in Liberty Square? Answer: The Liberty Tree
- Question: What attraction in Disney World was “flight-tested” by U.S. astronauts before it was opened to the public? Answer: Space Mountain
- Question: What number is shown above the entrance to the Hall of Presidents? Answer: 1787
- Question: How tall is Spaceship Earth? Answer: 180 feet
- Question: How tall is Cinderella’s Castle? Answer: 189 feet
- Question: Who was the first cartoon character to receive a plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Answer: Mickey Mouse
- Question: Who is the mascot of Blizzard Beach? Answer: Ice Gator
- Question: Which is the smallest theme park at Disney World? Answer: Magic Kingdom, at 107 acres
- Question: Which is the largest theme park at Disney World? Answer: Animal Kingdom at 580 acres
- Question: How much were admission prices when Walt Disney World first opened? Answer: $3.50
- Question: What is the name given to a Walt Disney World employee? There are roughly 62,000 working at the park, making it one of the largest single-site employers in the country. Answer: Cast Members
- Question: What is the name of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror hotel? Answer: Hollywood Tower Hotel
- Question: How many carvings does Animal Kingdom’s iconic Tree of Life have? Answer: There are 325 carvings
- Question: What is the tallest attraction in Animal Kingdom? Answer: Expedition Everest at 199 feet.
- Question: What is the most popular food at the Disney parks? Answer: The Mickey-shaped ice cream bar.
This Day in Disney History for August 5:
- 1999: Production begins on Lilo & Stitch
Stump the Soph
- Ripslinger, Lil’ Dipper, Dusty – Planes
A little bit of Walt
- “I knew if this business was ever to get anywhere, if this business was ever to grow, it could never do it by having to answer to someone unsympathetic to its possibilities, by having to answer to someone with only one thought or interest, namely profits. For my idea of how to make profits has differed greatly from those who generally control businesses such as ours. I have blind faith in the policy that quality, tempered with good judgment and showmanship, will win against all odds.”– Walt Disney
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Episode 230 – What is your Hogwarts House…and WHY?*What is your Hogwarts House…and WHY?*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 230 and this week our feature topic is **What is your Hogwarts House…and WHY?**** In this episode, we are taking a deep dive at what makes us each a proud member of the House we have been sorted into! We also get into a little side topic at the end, so be sure and listen all the way through! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: In Polynesian Resort news, we learned that the construction around the resort will continue through 2026.
- Mike: One neat piece of cheddar – Cinemark movies is going to be showing the entire series of Harry Potter movies in the theaters from August 25 – September 1, 2024!
- Brenda: Guests of Walt Disney World resorts are now receiving 1-page cards with front and back instructions on using LLMP and LLSP.
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Listener Feedback: ABC’s of Disney!
- John has an excellent list. Here’s what he wrote: “Spaceship Earth, Soarin, Seven Dwarf Mine Train, Space Mountain, Slinky Dog Ride, Star Tours, And Star Wars Rise of the Resistance. Sorry can’t pick just one.”
- Pam included in her list also Soarin and Star Tours!
- Chandler also added Satuli’s Canteen to the list!
Feature Topic: What is your Hogwarts House…and WHY?
- Sophie:
  - Ravenclaw!
    - The Intelligent House
    - “Wit beyond Measure is Man’s Greatest Treasure” – Ravenclaw motto
    - Common room access is by way of a riddle
    - Common room is in the tower
    - Blue colors
    - The sky is enchanted to show what the conditions are – not certain if that is canon.
    - Not just book smart, but also an ideas person. Creative minds
- Mike:
  - Gryffindor!
    - The Brave House
    - Courageous, Chivalrous, and decently clever
    - “Forti Animo Estote” – Gryffindor motto
    - Brave enough to ask to be a Gryffindor
    - Bold
    - Loyalty toward others
- Brenda:
  - Hufflepuff!
    - The Loyal House
    - “True and Unafraid of Toil” “Honestas ante Honores” – Hufflepuff mottos
    - Extremely devoted to their causes, but not to the point of foregoing their values
    - Strong Moral compass, loyal, hardworking, kind
    - Happy and positive
    - The only house to have a booby-trapped door
- Sophie: Luna Lovegood, Open a bakery in Diagon Alley
- Brenda: Mrs. Weasley, Childrens type ministry
- Mike: Fred Weasley, Auror
This Day in Disney History for July 29:
- 1999: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Stump the Soph
- The Black Cauldron
A little bit of Walt
- “Leadership implies a strong faith or belief in something. It may be a cause, an institution, a political or business operation, in which a man takes active direction by virtue of his faith and self-assurance. And, of course, leadership means a group, large or small, which is willing to entrust such authority to a man – or a woman – in judgment, wisdom, personal appeal, and proven competence.”– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Mike’s Disney Trivia!

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Episode 229 – The ABC’s of Disney: Things that we like that start with the letter S!*The ABC’s of Disney: Things that we like that start with the letter S!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 229 and this week our feature topis is our **The ABC’s of Disney: Things that we like that start with the letter S!**** In this episode, we are looking at those things at Disney that we like that start with the letter S! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The theaters in Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress are getting new seating! These retro-style seats look incredible. Take a look at the photo Mike’s sharing!
- Sophie: OMGosh! There is a new Haunted Mansion Loungefly Backpack! Take a look at this! One thing that might scare you, though, the price is $89!
- Mike: Walt Disney World has just started testing a single rider line for Rise of the Resistance! I think this is a great option, but keep in mind if you use the single rider line, you will miss most of the immersive elements – you’ll go from the entrance directly to the First Order ship.
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Feature Topic: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter S!
- Sophie:
  - Stitch – Lilo and Stitch
  - Star Wars
  - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  - Slinky Dog Dash
  - Splash Mountain
  - Safari
  - Scat Cat Club and their Beignets!
  - Saratoga Springs
- Brenda:
  - Snacks – Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar, every cupcake, Carrot Cake Cookie, the list goes on and on and on!
  - Smiles
  - Disney Skyliner!
  - Space 220
  - Space Mountain
  - Sci-Fi Drive In Theater
  - Summerfest
  - Satuli Canteen
- Mike:
  - Spaceship Earth
  - Snow White
  - Sleepy Hollow
  - Swiss Family Treehouse
  - Sulley from Monster’s Inc.
  - Silly Symphony Swings
  - Soarin’
  - The Seas with Nemo & Friends
This Day in Disney History for July 22:
- 1943: The birth of Bobby Sherman!
Stump the Soph
- Big Hero 6
A little bit of Walt
- “To try to keep an operation like Disneyland going you have to pour it in there. It’s what I call ‘Keeping the show on the road.’ Not just new attractions, but keeping it staffed properly… you know, never letting your personnel get sloppy… never let them be unfriendly. That’s been our policy all our lives. My brother and I have done that and that is what has built our organization.”– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: What is your Hogwarts House?

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Episode 228 – 5 Can’t Miss Experiences at Disneyland Resort!*5 Can’t Miss Experiences at Disneyland Resort!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, Brenda is unfortunately unable to join us this week, but we’ve got special guest Kim from Pixie Vacations, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 228 and this week our feature topis is our **5 Can’t Miss Experiences at Disneyland Resort!**** In this episode, we are looking at the west coast to come up with some absolutely unforgettable experiences we must have at Disneyland Resort! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Universal Orlando Resort has announced that their 2024 Holiday Festivities will run from November 22nd – December 31st this year. We don’t have specifics on what to see, but traditionally we see the Grinch at UOR as well as the Macy’s Holiday Parade.
- Sophie: In the “That didn’t take long” department, news is out that the Hushpuppies, which we reported last week were gone from Columbia Harbour House, are now back for our enjoyment! You can get them as a side for $4.99 or along with some of the entrees. They aren’t on the menu yet, but they will be shortly.
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Feature Topic: 5 Can’t Miss Experiences at Disneyland Resort!
- Kim:
  - 1) Holidays at Disneyland are a can’t miss!
  - 2) Nighttime Spectaculars – World of Color, Fireworks, Fantasmic!
  - 3) Specialty Dining Experiences – Blue Bayou
  - 4) Can’t Miss Rides – Opening Day Attractions
  - 5) Character Meet & Greets – Characters wander around the parks
- Sophie:
  - 1) New Orleans Square
  - 2) World of Color
  - 3) Paradise Pier / Pixar Pier
  - 4) Avengers Campus
  - 5) Animation Academy
- Mike:
  - 1) Mickey’s Toontown
  - 2) Cars Land, especially at night
  - 3) Mickey’s Fun Wheel
  - 4) Disneyland Railroad
  - 5) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
This Day in Disney History for July 15:
- 1912: The birth of Al Bertino, Walt Disney Imagineer. Big Al from Country Bear Jamboree is a tribute to him!
Stump the Soph
- Oliver & Company
A little bit of Walt
- “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter S!

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Episode 227 – WDW, UOR, and Pigeon Forge Recaps!*WDW, UOR, and Pigeon Forge Recaps!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 227 and this week our feature topis is our *WDW, UOR, and Pigeon Forge Recaps!* In this episode, we are all talking about our various trips and what we were our favorite moments during our trips! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Columbia Harbour House has some changes to its menu. Here’s a quick list of the changes:
  - Hush Puppies are gone.
  - New England Shrimp Boil
  - Sea Captain’s Fish Sandwich
- New Entrees:
  - Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon
  - Fried Shrimp Platter
  - Fish Platter
- Dates and Details for 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party have been revealed!
  - November – 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27 and 29
  - December – 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 20
  - Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will take place from 7:00 PM to midnight.
  - Event tickets are $169 to $219 per ticket, plus tax (prices vary by event date).
  - Guests at select WDW Resort hotels can purchase tickets starting on July 2nd, everyone else July 10th.
- EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is back for this year, from November 29th – December 30th. More information will be provided but it looks like the Candlelight Processional will be back again this year. Dates and narrators TBD.
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Feature Topic: WDW, Universal Orlando, and Pigeon Forge Trip Recaps!
- Brenda:
  - 1) Slower pace of the trip was refreshing. Allergy guides from restaurants were very helpful.
  - 2) Got to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Loved it!
  - 3) Rode Tron via Virtual Queue and ILL and also Guardians of the Galaxy via Virtual Queue and ILL.
  - 4) How much I enjoyed Pixie Conference
- Mike:
  - 1) Spending time with Cindy
  - 2) Riding Thunderhead Roller Coaster at Dollywood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxJsFaSIXVs
  - 3) Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
  - 4) Dollywood Drone Show
  - 5) Rocky Top Mountain Coaster and Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud
- Sophie:
  - 1) The rain helped cool down the June Florida temperatures.
  - 2) Waking up to get the virtual queues like an ADULT
  - 3) Riding the Walt Disney World Railroad
  - 4) Eating at the Turf Club at Saratoga Springs
This Day in Disney History for July 8:
- 1776: The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, PA
Stump the Soph
- Mittens, Rhino, Penny – Bolt
A little bit of Walt
- “As well as I can I’m untying the apron strings – until they scream for help.”- Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: 5 Can’t Miss Experiences at Disneyland Resort!

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Episode 225 – Where in the World is Sophie?*Where in the World is Sophie?*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 225 and this week our feature topis is *Where in the World is Sophie?* In this episode, Sophie is sharing a lot of photos and Brenda and I are trying to guess where they were taken! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Coming to Hollywood Studios this fall, “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure”. This is a brand-new reimagining of the movie.
- Mike: Over at Islands of Adventure, the new show “Hogwarts Always” castle projection show has started. One thing that is neat is that there are four different endings to the show, each one featuring a different house.
- Sophie: I was able to take advantage of an Annual Passholder preview for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on my trip! Here are my thoughts about it.
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Listener Feedback Where the Magic Lives:
- We had some listener feedback on our Instagram channel! This is from Pam, who writes: “I listened to the podcast yesterday and I started thinking of my magic places. Disney World is just my magic place…but my special places are just looking at/arriving at the beautiful castle, riding it’s a small world, riding Peter Pan (I love the classics), viewing the nighttime fireworks and music (can bring tears to my eyes), and getting that text message saying “your room is ready!”
Listener Feedback Disney Cruise Itineraries:
- Donna writes: “As long as it is DCL it doesn’t matter.”
- Sheila has some ideas on her top cruises: “12-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) ending in Barcelona; Or 9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome). My husband loves cruises but is very picky about where to go.
- Friend of the show Chrissy writes that she has never been on a cruise and doesn’t know what itinerary she would want, but here’s what she added: “I know I want my first one to be a week long one and Disney.”
- On YouTube, Pam writes: “I really enjoyed the info about Disney cruises. I had no idea there are so many international itineraries. I’m looking forward to checking them out online. Happy birthday Sophie.”
Feature Topic: Where in the World is Sophie?
- This type of episode may be better when seen on YouTube. Take a look at the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjvPNcRgAug
This Day in Disney History for June 24:
- 1893 – Walt’s brother Roy is born!
Disney Guess the Movie!
- Django & Emile – Ratatouille
A little bit of Walt
- “There’s a great feeling of satisfaction in winning an award for a job well done, whether it be for winning a footrace, designing a rocket, or making a motion picture. Now, we haven’t done too well with the first two on the list, but pictures, that’s something else. No one person can take credit for the success of a motion picture. It’s strictly a team effort. From the time the story is written to the time the final release print comes off the printer, hundreds of people are involved – each one doing a job – each job contributing to the final product. And, if the picture wins an award, the feeling of satisfaction we were speaking of can rightfully be shared by each and every one.”- Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Best of On the Road – Patriotic Disney

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Episode 224 – Top 5 Disney Cruise Itineraries!*Top 5 Disney Cruise Itineraries!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 224 and this week our feature topis is *Top 5 Disney Cruise Itineraries!* In this episode, we are sharing our favorite itineraries for Disney Cruise Line cruises. Some of these are realistic, and some of them are bucket list items (I’m looking in the mirror for that!) Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to the big screen next month: The Lion King! The original from 1994 is being re-released to celebrate its 30th anniversary! It arrives in theaters starting July 12th.
- Brenda: The incredible Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke just became the oldest Daytime Emmy winner – at the young age of 98!
- Mike: Disney has welcomed its first guests to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney’s newest private island!
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Listener Feedback Where the Magic Lives:
- Chandler had this to say about Magic: “Magic lives in the places where we try to sprinkle some Pixie Dust to someone who isn’t expecting it.”
- Stephanie had a lot of feedback for us!
  - “The bus at the end of the day when the babies are Disney tired!!”
  - “Wherever you can surprise your mom”
  - Chef Mickeys!
  - The gate going into Magic Kingdom!
  - Shane’s is the top of the Astro Orbiter
Feature Topic: Top 5 Disney Cruise Itineraries
- Sophie:
  - 1) 7 Night Western Europe Cruise Disney Dream September 1-8, 2024
  - 2) 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise Disney Fantasy May 17-24, 2025
  - 3) 8 Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise Disney Fantasy August 10-18, 2025
  - 4) 4-Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau on the Disney Dream January 23-27, 2025.
  - 5) 5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale January 18-23, 2025, Disney Dream.
- Brenda:
  - 1) 7 Night Eastern Caribbean on Disney Treasure Feb-October 2025
  - 2) 10 Night Eastern Caribbean on Disney Magic July 2025
  - 3) September 2025, 7 night North European on the Disney Fantasy
  - 4) 12 Night Norwegian Fjords and Iceland on the Disney Dream July 2024
  - 5) October 2024, 15 night South Pacific Honolulu to Sydney on the Disney Wonder.
- Mike:
  - 1) 13 Night Transatlantic Repositioning cruise from Port Canaveral to Barcelona, Spain, May 4-17, 2025.
  - 2) Hawaii 10 night from Vancouver to Honolulu 9/23 – 10/3/2024 on the Disney Wonder
  - 3) September 1-8, 2025, 7 night North European on the Disney Fantasy
  - 4) Alaska Cruise on the Disney Wonder, May 12-19, 2025 from Vancouver – Glacierview, AK
  - 5) Disney Wonder Melbourne, Australia November 3-10, 2024
This Day in Disney History for June 17:
- 2002: Elvis memorabilia auction in conjunction with release of Lilo and Stitch!
Disney Guess the Movie!
- James, Lawrence, Louis – The Princess and the Frog
A little bit of Walt
- “Disneyland is like Alice stepping through the Looking Glass; to step through the portals of Disneyland will be like entering another world.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Where in the World is Sophie?

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Episode 223 – Top 5 locations “Where the Magic Lives”*Top 5 locations “Where the Magic Lives”*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 223 and this week our feature topis is *Top 5 locations “Where the Magic Lives”. In this episode, we are sharing our locations and* memories that make up our locations Where the Magic Lives. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Yesterday was the 90th birthday of the one, the only Donald Duck! Happy Birthday Donald! As we all know, you are the calmest of any of the Disney characters, that’s for sure! LOL
- Sophie: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at the Magic Kingdom turned 25 years old last week! Happy Birthday Pooh! I think it’s a great day for everyone to shout “Hurray!”
- Brenda: It’s looking like Disney’s Jollywood Nights is coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year!
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Feature Topic: Top 5 locations “Where the Magic Lives”
- Mike:
  - 1) In front of Cinderella Castle – Steph was proposed to by Shane, June 11, 2012.
  - 2) Morocco with Princess Jasmine and the Genie
  - 3) Ohana Breakfast August 17, 2009 with Lilo & Stitch and Mickey & Pluto
  - 4) Fireworks inside Cinderella’s Royal Table while eating, June 13, 2012
  - 5) “Look Mommy, it’s a real princess” when describing Sophie on her 21st Birthday in her birthday dress with crown and sash, June 19, 2022.
- Sophie:
  - 1) The Walt Disney World Entrance Gate
  - 2) The Land Pavilion, especially Living with the Land and Garden Grill Restaurant
  - 3) Germany Pavilion, the Miniature Train Layout. Perfect view of Harmonious show when it was at Epcot.
  - 4) Celebrating 16th Birthday at Disneyland.
  - 5) Seeing Mommy and Daddy at Disney after first seeing her after she went off to school.
- Brenda:
  - 1) Walt the Dreamer Statue
  - 2) One Man’s Dream in Hollywood Studios.
  - 3) Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
  - 4) At the Yacht Club Resort, looking at the water from her balcony, drinking her first cup of coffee, giving thanks for God’s blessings.
  - 5) Aleyah’s first time really walking was at Disney in front of the Chinese Theater.
This Day in Disney History for June 10:
- 2007: The Broadway cast of Mary Poppins performs “Step in Time” at the Tony Awards
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Kevin from Up
A little bit of Walt
- “I’ve got a lot of ideas. I haven’t worked them out and I haven’t proved them out. I carry ideas around in my head for a long time.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: – Top 5 Disney Cruise Itineraries

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Episode 222 – Remembering the Legends: The Sherman Brothers*Remembering the Legends: The Sherman Brothers*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 222 and this week our feature topis is Remembering the Legends: The Sherman Brothers. In this episode, we are sharing our memories, favorite tidbits of information, and more about the Sherman Brothers after the passing of Richard Sherman on May 25th. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- The big story this week – and the reason for the change in topic – is the passing of Richard Sherman at the age of 95. Mr. Sherman is one of a songwriting duo – the Sherman Brothers – along with his brother Robert, that have given millions of fans enjoyable music to listen to for decades. Today, we remember two of the best Disney Legends out there, and this episode is a tribute from our hearts and yours to the Sherman family in their time of grief.
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Listener Feedback: Quick Service
- John has these favorite quick service restaurants: “Earl of Sandwich, Casey’s Corner, Pecos Bills, most of the kiosks during any of the Epcot festivals, and Columbia Harbour House. At AK love the Flaming Tree BBQ and Pizzafari maybe Restaurantosaurus. HS I like ABC Commissary, PizzeRizzo. I know this is more than 5, but wanted to list what I liked.
- Chandler had this to add to the list that our friend Cheryl totally agrees with. Here’s what he wrote: “Satuli’s Cantina… Hands down a MUST go to whenever we’re in my favorite Park.”
Feature Topic: Remembering the Legends: The Sherman Brothers
- Brenda:
  - My favorite song by the Disney Brothers is the same as for many people, “Feed the Birds.” I have some history on that if you wouldn’t mind me sharing?
  - Second to “Feed the Birds” is another song that has always been a huge part of the parks for me, “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.”
  - The theme for Walt’s attraction, It’s a Small World is also one of my favorite songs by the Sherman Brothers. I have a bit of history on that one as well if I can share?
- Mike:
  - Favorite Disney Song: Of course, I can’t just have one favorite…when it comes to the music that the Sherman Brothers created, I’m going to share two. Of course, so many like Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag), and I do as well. However, another song that I truly love is Let’s Go Fly a Kite. It’s a wonderful song that reminds us to not take life so seriously, to remember that amongst the work there HAS to be time for play as well, and in finding time to play, you may just notice that your troubles are left behind as well, at least for a little while. When Saving Mr. Banks came out, I came across this incredible pop-up video of this song that was performed outside the Odeon theater in London. It is such a cheerful, uplifting performance that I’ve just got to share it with you. Here’s the YouTube link and I’ll also share it in our On the Road with Mickey Facebook Group as well. Mary Poppins Lets Go Fly A Kite Fan Singalong
  - Incredible Memory – In 2015 we went to Disneyland for the Diamond Anniversary of Disneyland and Stephanie and Shane went with us (and baby Lindsay did also). While we were there, we were in line for Peter Pan’s Flight and Shane tapped me on the shoulder and pointed, and not five feet away was Richard Sherman walking through the park. I was so gobsmacked that I didn’t even think to take a picture, call out to him, jump out of line, or anything. Eventually I remembered to close my mouth.
- Sophie:
  - Sophie loves the music of the Sherman Brothers; she gave some insight into the soundtrack and referenced the first song on the album “The Sherman Brothers Songbook”, which is Tall Paul, sung by Annette Funicello. That song was the first big break for the Sherman Brothers, and made it all the way to #7 on the charts!
- Listener Feedback:
  - We did get a little bit of feedback from the listeners in the Facebook Group. Kim, Chris, Chandler, Patti, Teresa, and Kait loved that we changed the topic to a tribute. In addition, we had these two comments:
    - Sheila wrote: “Just like Walt Liked I love feed the birds”
    - Chandler wrote this tribute in the group: “No matter the interview, no matter the question, his voice was always full of joy. The stories I’ve heard from other friends who actually got to meet him make me think he wanted to be your friend from the moment he met you. That’s the kind of person I want to be.”
This Day in Disney History for June 3: +
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh
A little bit of Walt
- Here’s a quote that reminds me of Walt and of the Sherman Brothers: “Think beyond your lifetime if you want to accomplish something truly worthwhile.”– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Top 5 locations “Where the Magic Lives”

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Episode 221 – Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants!**Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 221 and this week our feature topis is *Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants!*** In this episode, we are sharing our top selections for quick service restaurants, along with what we are ordering there! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: The work continues over at Country Bear Musical Jamboree. Released recently were details on the costumes for Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah. Daddy’s sharing a photo, take a look!
- Brenda: As you all know, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios has been closed for a while – well, we have a reopening date to announce: July 27th! Fans of the ride will be able to once again rock and roll!
- Mike: One of the most enduring legacies of Walt is his love of animals and conservation. That’s what makes Animal Kingdom Park such a special place, because of how they are helping out endangered species. There are over 300 species of animals at Animal Kingdom park, and eight of them are endangered. They are the Painted Dog, African Elephant, Western Lowland Gorilla, Komodo Dragon, Okapi, Giant Galapagos Tortoise, Sumatran Tiger, and Vietnam Pheasant. Be on the lookout for them when you are next at Animal Kingdom!
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Listener Feedback: Summer Disney Tips
- Debbie had this excellent advice: “Using the services of a Fantastic Travel Advisor – ,choosing the right resort that best fits the needs of my family, asking Mike all the crazy questions and then setting our minds to taking everything that comes our way. There is Disney Magic everywhere. You just need to let it in.”
- Cindy H. had some advice as well: “Definitely a mid-day resort break to swim or nap. Trying to go open to close is going to wipe you out.”
- Chrissy from BCOM said “Sophie don’t forget the wrist cooling trick, cooling towel, frozen water bottle if you have a freezer in your room, tank tops, lots of tank tops.”
- Stephanie said: “Two words. Ponchos and patience.”
- Lastly, Lee said: “I like to schedule easy days so it all feels like a vacation and not a rush from ride to ride. Pool days or boat days/resort hopping can be a nice break. ”
Feature Topic: Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants
- Sophie:
  - 5) Pinocchio Village Haus – Chicken Strips w/ Fries – $10.99
  - 4) Yak & Yeti – Pork Egg Rolls – $8.99
  - 3) PizzeRizzo – Meatball Sub – $10.99
  - 2) Regal Eagle Smokehouse – Kansas City BBQ Chicken w/ Mac & Cheese AND Watermelon chunks – $14.79 + $4.99
  - 1) Cookes of Dublin – Famous Fish n’ Chips – $15.99
  - HM: Primo Piatto – Blueberry Lemon Pancakes – $11.29
  - HM: Scat Cat Club – Mickey Shaped Beignets – $11.29
- Brenda:
  - 5) Columbia Harbour House – Sea Captains Fish Sandwich and Fries – $13.29
  - 4) Yak & Yeti – Teriyaki Beef Bowl
  - 3) Flame Tree BBQ – Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork Sampler with Baked Beans and Coleslaw – $18.99
  - 2) Satu’li Canteen – Wood Grilled Chicken Bowl – $13.29
  - 1) Connections Eatery – General Tso’s Salad – $12.29
  - HM: Roaring Fork – Loaded Totcho Bowl – $10.99
- Mike:
  - 5) PizzeRizzo – Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza – $12.29
  - 4) El Mercado de Coronado – Fire-braised Chicken Rice Bowl $16.00
  - 3) Connections Eatery – Pepperoni Pizza $11.79
  - 2) Satu’li Canteen – “Teylu” All-Beef Hot Dog Wrapped in Dough – $7.59
  - 1) Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes – Chicken Fried Rice $7.99
  - HM1: Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie – Full Baguette – $3.95
  - HM2: Pinocchio Village Haus – Gourmet Cheese Flatbread – $12.79
  - HM3: Anandapur Ice Cream Truck – Soft-serve Waffle Cone – $5.79
This Day in Disney History for May 27:
- 1961: Benny Goodman first performance at Disneyland
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Mr. Pricklepants from Toy Story 3
A little bit of Walt
- “I function better when things are going badly than when they’re as smooth as whipped cream.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Top 5 locations “Where the Magic Lives”

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Episode 220 – **Tips for getting the most out of your Summer Trip to Disney*!What is your Dream Disney Job?Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 220 and this week our feature topis is *“Tips for getting the most out of your Summer Trip to Disney!“*** In this episode, we are sharing our tips on having an incredible summer trip to Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has an opening date released! June 28th is when it will be open for park Guests!
- Sophie: Sigourney Weaver of Alien and Avatar fame is in discussions to join the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu!
- Brenda: Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed a very rare baby Addax to their herd, just in time for Mother’s Day. This is very important because there are less than 100 addax left in the wild and just over 180 in managed care organizations, so this is a very big deal. His name is Julien and his mom is Juniper!
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Listener Feedback: Dream Disney Job
- Pam has this in mind: “I would like to design magical vacations from home or be a VIP tour guide doing the same thing on property”
- Cindy H. chimed in with this: “I have some retail experience, so I think I’d like to work at one of the smaller stores. Not the Emporium or any of the other huge, chaotic stores. Maybe something like the Frontier Trading Post or Star Traders.”
- Cindy G. said this: “I want to be the Imagineer who test rides all the roller coasters, I want to be the giraffe keeper and I want to be a character (maybe Bashful the dwarf since I am too Tall to be Daisy). Those 3 should keep me busy and out of trouble”
- Chrissy said: “Booking vacations for guests or design rides and costumes for Villains land.”
- Chandler said: “Ticket Taker or whatever that role is called. Welcoming people and all the little kiddos into MK or any Park and seeing all the joy and anticipation of what was in store would be my magical experience.”
- Cat said: “In Tri Circle D taking care of all the trolley & parade horses and ponies”
- Robin said: “Working as a resort hostess.”
- John said: “Well, I worked for Disney at EPCOT as a tech demo for IBM and worked in the retail store. If I was to do it again, I would like to do something behind the scenes, in the Living Sea with the animals or at Animal Kingdom.”
Feature Topic: Tips for getting the most out of your Summer Trip to Disney!
- During June, July, and August, the average temperatures in WDW is a high of 91 in June, 92 in July, and 92 in August. The average rainfall is a little over 7” each month. What that tells us is that the summer months are hot and wet!
- Take advantage of the indoor rides that have air conditioning. Some examples: It’s a small world, Peter Pan.
- Carry a hand fan with you.
- Recommend buying Genie+ if you can. It will help with line control.
- Individual lightning lane purchases.
- Take a midday break at the pool.
- Sticking it out when people are going back to their resorts may cut down on the lines.
- Wait to ride big ticket rides for times when parades or fireworks are going on.
- Touch something cold to your wrist or the back of your neck – for whatever reason it cools you down.
- Take advantage of free ice water from the restaurants, and water bottle fountains throughout the park
- Learn the My Disney Experience, it has a lot of data to help you manage your day.
- Park management – look at what parks will be least crowded on which days.
- Early entry – only open Tomorrowland and Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom for early entry.
- Clothing: Moisture-wicking clothing, quick dry shirts. Brenda and Sophie wear flip-flops. Bring a dry pair of socks in a baggie if you wear sneakers because if your socks get wet you’ll be miserable.
- Sunscreen – even on your legs
- Hats, sunglasses
- Spritzers that will mist you
- Rain ponchos, don’t leave when it rains. Think about a using an umbrella instead
- Plan your eating times for the heat of the day.
- Be flexible, give grace.
- Disney Rash. Very itchy, very red, ice it as much as you can to help with the discomfort. It won’t go away until after you get home. It’s not serious, it’s about mitigating the discomfort.
This Day in Disney History for May 20:
- 2005: A myriad of Disney events all on the same day!
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Judy Hopps from Zootopia
A little bit of Walt
- “The whole thing here is the organization. Whatever we accomplish belongs to our entire group, a tribute to our combined effort. Look at Disneyland. That was started because we had the talents to start it, the talents of the organization. And our World’s Fair shows – what we did was possible only because we already had the staff that had worked together for years, blending creative ideas with technical know-how.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: – Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants

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Episode 219 – **What is your Dream Disney Job?*What is your Dream Disney Job?Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 219 and this week we’re asking the question *“What is your Dream Disney Job?“*** In this episode, we are exploring what our dream Disney job(s) would be! Here’s what we talked about:

Show Rundown
Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: DisneylandForward is coming to Disneyland! This new era of expansion at Disneyland is big, and renews Walt’s quote: “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.”
- Sophie: Dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party have been released. Coming to the Magic Kingdom starting August 9th through October 31st on select nights. Tickets range from $119 to $199 per ticket, depending on event date.
- Mike: Tickets went on sale May 8th for Guests of select Disney hotels, and for all other Guests starting on May 15th.
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Feature Topic: What is your Dream Disney Job?
- Brenda
  - Three jobs
    - Impossible job: To be a member of the Dream Team! October 1st, 2006 – December 31st, 2008
    - Possible job #1: To be a Disney Ambassador
    - Possible job #2: To be a facilitator for the Disney Institute
- Mike
  - Two jobs
    - Walt Disney World Railroad Engineer
    - Disney Photopass Photographer
- Sophie
  - Three Jobs
    - First is to be in the culinary field. Working on the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Resort, and working at Main Street Bakery when it’s not Christmas.
    - Working at the Haunted Mansion
    - Festival of the Lion King female bird acrobat
This Day in Disney History for May 13:
- 1971: Elton John visits Disneyland for the first time.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Grandmother Willow from Pocahantas
A little bit of Walt
- “Why do we have to grow up? I know more adults who have the children’s approach to life… They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought-sometimes it isn’t much, either.”– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Tips for getting the most out of your Summer Trip to Disney!

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Episode 218 – **Where in the World is Mike?*Where in the World is Mike?Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 218 and this week we’re playing a game we call *“Where in the World is Mike?“*** In this episode, I shared some photos and Brenda and Sophie and Grogu tried to figure out where they were taken! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to Universal Orlando Resort on June 14th: An incredible new projection show set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts castle will take guests on a journey through iconic moments of a year at the school of witchcraft and wizardry. Debuting in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade on select nights.
- Brenda: Walt Disney World’s Victoria & Albert’s restaurant made history last month when it was awarded a Michelin Star. Victoria & Albert’s is located inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and has been at the top of my bucket list for a long time. The fine dining destination is the first and only restaurant owned and operated by a U.S. theme park to hold the prestigious honor. We would like to congratulate Chef de Cuisine Matthew Sowers and Pastry Chef, Ally Rogers, and all the wonderful staff for this well-deserved recognition of excellence!
- Mike: December 20, 2024: Theaters around the world will be airing the premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King, which opens in theaters on that day. I can’t wait to see it! Here’s the trailer to the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjQG-a7d41Q
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Feature Topic: Where in the World is Mike?
- For a complete list of the pictures, send an email to info@ontheroadwithmickey.com or check out the YouTube video to play along.
This Day in Disney History for May 6:
- 1988: The Norway Pavilion opens in World Showcase.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Dusty and Rusty from the Cars Franchise
A little bit of Walt
- “Physically, Disneyland would be a small world in itself- it would encompass the essence of the things that were good and true in American life. It would reflect the faith and challenge of the future, the entertainment, the interest in intelligently presented facts, the stimulation of imagination, the standards of health and achievement, and above all, a sense of strength, contentment, and well-being.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: What is your Dream Disney Job?

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Episode 217 – *Walt Disney World Recap!*Walt Disney World Recap!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 217 and this week we’re going over our *Walt Disney World Recap!*** In this episode, we’re talking about all we saw and did at Disney last week. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: We are fast approaching the 35th Anniversary of the opening of Disney MGM Studios, which opened on May 1, 1989. Of course, we now know of it as Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Sophie: The 2024 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival dates have been announced! The festival will be running from August 29 – November 23, 2024!
- Brenda: April 22, 2024. On this day, 60 years ago, 4 iconic Disney attractions opened for the 1964 New York World’s Fair. They are:
  - Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
  - Disney’s “Highway in the Sky” and it’s omnimover system spawned such attractions as the Haunted Mansion, TTA, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
  - It’s a small world
  - The State of Illinois’ pavilion featured a jaw-dropping Audio-Animatronic technology of President Abraham Lincoln – the world’s first fully animated human figure. The success of the attraction led to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland, which opened before the Fair’s end on July 18, 1965.
  - 42 days later, another Disney attraction came into the world – ME! HAHAHA
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Listener Feedback: What not to miss!
- Pam said: “Pontoon MK Fireworks Boat ride. Colors of Coronado painting experience. You get to take the painting as your souvenir. WIN WIN. Colors of Coronado painting is $40 per person.”
- Chrissy said “It depends on the park and how long I’m staying that trip. I don’t hit one park everytime. Like this next trip we might only hit AK, HS, and maybe Epcot. It just depends on how much time we have if Epcot happens or if the new Stitch magnet will be out by then.”
- Robin has a definite opinion here: “Better ride Cosmic Rewind!”
Feature Topic: Flower and Garden Festival/Dapper Days/WDW Recap!
- Saturday: Epcot
- Sunday: Magic Kingdom
This Day in Disney History for April 29:
- 1957: Shirley Temple dedication of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-Through.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Elsa from Frozen
A little bit of Walt
“I believe firmly in the efficacy of religion, in its powerful influence on a person’s whole life. It helps immeasurably to meet the storm and stress of life and keep you attuned to the Divine inspiration. Without inspiration, we would perish.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Where in the World is Mike?

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Episode 216 – *What not to miss on our upcoming trip!*What not to miss on our upcoming trip!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 216 and this week we’re covering *What not to miss on our upcoming trip!*** In this episode, we’re talking about our upcoming trip to Disney and things we don’t want to miss. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The Jungle Cruise boat dock refurbishment work is now complete!
- Mike: The sign over at Country Bears Jamboree has been covered up while they are doing the work on the show.
- Sophie: Over at Port Orleans French Quarter, some of the guest rooms will be going through a refurbishment from May – November of this year. If you have any questions about staying at French Quarter during this time, reach out to Brenda or Mike and they’ll be happy to help you.
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Listener Feedback: ABCs of Disney
- Chrissy said: “BREAKFAST with Belle (and other Characters)”
- Seth said: “Bambi/Belle/Breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and friends!”
Feature Topic: What not to miss on our upcoming trip!
- Brenda:
  - Dapper Days at Disney!
  - Moana Meet & Greet
  - Walt the Dreamer Statue
  - Test Track
  - Picture in front of the WDW Railroad in our Dapper Attire
  - Go Live during a ride of Carousel of Progress
- Mike:
  - Moana Journey of Water
  - Flower and Garden Topiaries
  - Pin Trading!
  - Frozen
  - Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse
  - Attractions to never miss
- Sophie:
  - Flower and Garden Festival Eating around the World
  - Buying my love something from Germany <3
  - Living with the Land
  - Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in France
  - “Where in the World is…” Pictures
  - Spending time with Jagan, Sheila, and Randy
This Day in Disney History for April 22:
- 1868: Flora Call, the mother of Walt Disney, is born.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Lucky from 101 Dalmatians
A little bit of Walt
- “The age we are living in is the most extraordinary the world has ever seen. There are whole new concepts of things, and we now have the tools to change these concepts into realities. We’re moving forward. In terms of my work, I believe people want to know about this universe that keeps unfolding before them. But let’s be clear about one thing -– I’m not trying to teach anything to anybody. I want to entertain the public.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Flower and Garden Festival/Dapper Days/WDW Recap!

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Episode 215 – *The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter B!*The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter B!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 215 and this week we’re covering The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter B!*** In this episode, we’re taking a look at Disney things that start with the letter B. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: In Disney movie news, Disney has set release dates for a lot of upcoming movies. These are down the road a bit, but here you go: TRON: Ares will be arriving on October 10, 2025, followed by The Mandalorian & Grogu on May 22, 2026, Toy Story 5 on June 19, 2026, and Live-Action Moana on July 10, 2026. Moana was pushed out from June 27, 2025 initial release date.
- Brenda: When Disneyland was being built, Walt Disney would take audiences behind the scenes of the development of the park. Well, Walt Disney Imagineering is taking a page out of Walt’s playbook and has launched a new YouTube series called “We Call It Imagineering.” Take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e1R2vUORGI
- Mike: On April 7th, pin trading between Cast Members and Guests officially returned to Walt Disney World! This hasn’t been done for a while now because of COVID, so I think this will make me bring my pins to WDW this weekend and see what’s out there to trade!
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Listener Feedback: Disney Souvenirs
- Donna said: “I always get a Christmas ornament.”
- Lee said: “My bronze coin from my first trip to WDW in the early 70s. An APH exclusive Vinylmation I got even though I wasn’t a passholder at the time.My set of Tsum Tsums depicting Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto as the Dapper Dans.And hundreds of others!”
Feature Topic: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter B!
- Sophie:
  - Birthdays
  - Brenda
  - Bruno!!!!
  - Boba Fett
  - Blue Bayou
  - Beaches & Cream
  - Bambi
  - The Bad Batch
  - The Boneyard
- Brenda:
  - Bread Pudding
  - Be Our Guest
  - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  - Bubble Machine!
  - Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
  - Belle
  - The Bridge between International Gateway and France
- Mike:
  - Beignets
  - Baloo
  - Boardwalk Inn
  - Captain Barbosa
  - The Black Pearl
  - Big Hero 6
  - The Barnstormer
  - Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
  - The Backlot
This Day in Disney History for April 15:
- 1964: Robert Foster begins buying land for the “Florida Project” for Disney.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Scrooge McDuck
A little bit of Walt
- ”Many of these attractions will ‘come-to-life’ through Audio-Animatronics, our space-age electronic method of making inanimate things move on cue, hour after hour and show after show.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: What not to miss in our upcoming trip to Epcot and Magic Kingdom.

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Episode 214 – Ranking our top 3 Disney souvenirs!Ranking our top 3 Disney souvenirs!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 214 and this week we’re *Ranking our top 3 Disney souvenirs!* In this episode, we’re taking a look at those items that we’ve brought home with us from our Disney trips and ranking where they line up on our lists. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Disney announced that the Autopia over in Tomorrowland at Disneyland is getting a change – away from the gasoline powered cars and instead going to electric vehicles. Stay tuned for more updates on that as we learn more.
- Sophie: Walt Disney Imagineering recently filed a patent to possibly change the flight mechanism for Soarin’. If this goes forward, it could mean a greater experience for the ride! This is not set in stone, so stay tuned while we await further developments on what may transpire here.
- Brenda: The construction walls around the Ye Olde Christmas Shop recently came down, which means the refurbishment of this store in the Magic Kingdom is almost completed!
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Listener Feedback: Fish & Chips Feedback
- Sheila has some feedback from our Fish & Chips episode: “1-Cookes of Dublin, 2-Raglan Road, 3-Rose and Crown. Can’t eat at Columbia Harbor House they will not serve me because of my food allergies.” Thanks Sheila!
Feature Topic: Ranking our top 3 Disney souvenirs!
- Mike:
  - 3) Jungle Cruise & Mickey Safari Hats
  - 2) Popcorn Buckets
  - 1) Disney Souvenir Cups/Mugs
- Sophie:
  - 3) Mouse Ears
  - 2) Loungefly collection
  - 1) Official Disney clothing
- Brenda:
  - 3) Mary Poppins coffee mug with umbrella stirrer and Grand Marshal Mickey Ears
  - 2) Walt Disney Window
  - 1) Princess Wedding Cake Snowglobe
This Day in Disney History for April 8:
- 1933: Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony cartoons are released.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Monstro the Whale from Pinnochio
A little bit of Walt
- “Dreams, ideas, and plans not only are an escape, they give me purpose, a reason to hang on.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter B!

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Episode 213 – Ranking the best Fish & Chips at Disney!Ranking the best Fish & Chips at Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 213 and this week we’re Ranking the best Fish & Chips at Disney! In this episode, we’re looking at the list of restaurants that offer Fish & Chips (because we LOVE Fish & Chips) and ranking them by our preferences. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Last week we announced that Joe Rohde had been selected as a Disney Legend for 2024! Well, further news is that Joe is back with Walt Disney Imagineering, leading a series of master class work sessions so that other Imagineers can learn from this Legend!
- Mike: Coming to Epcot’s CommuniCore Plaza stage from June 10 – September 6, a new Encanto sing-along. Called “¡Celebración Encanto!”, the show will feature many of the favorite songs for kids of all ages to enjoy!
- Sophie: Congratulations are in order for Disney’s Aladdin, which celebrated it’s 10th Anniversary on Broadway on March 20, 2024. The show, which plays at the historic New Amsterdam Theatre, is one of the most successful productions in Broadway history.
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Listener Feedback: We had some great feedback from Hollywood Studios feedback!
- Deb said “Love Hollywood Studios but I do miss the BackLot Tour and Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat.” Also, Loved and missed the Great Movie Ride.
- Sheila said “The Osborne lights during the holiday season.”
- Donna said “The BackLot Tour and the Great Movie Ride.”
- Chrissy said “The Car stunt show”
- hey i’m aleyah the one that got the lead so thank you mimi for doing that
Feature Topic: Ranking the best Fish & Chips at Disney!
- Brenda:
  - 5) Columbia Harbor House
  - 4) Cookes of Dublin
  - 3) Yorkshire County
  - 2) Rose and Crown
  - 1) Raglan Road
- Mike:
  - 5) Yorkshire County
  - 4) Raglan Road
  - 3) Rose and Crown
  - 2) Cookes of Dublin
  - 1) Columbia Harbor House
- Sophie:
  - 5) Columbia Harbor House
  - 4) Rose and Crown
  - 3) Yorkshire County
  - 2) Cookes of Dublin
  - 1) Raglan Road
This Day in Disney History for April 1:
- 1946: Animator Frank Thomas returns to work after the War.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Remy from Ratatouille
A little bit of Walt
- “The future of the animated educational movie seems as limitless as the variety of things we can portray in it.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 212 – Gone but not forgotten at Hollywood Studios.Gone but not forgotten at Hollywood Studios.Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 212 and this week we’re looking at “Gone but not forgotten at Hollywood Studios.“ In this episode, we’re looking at our lists of things that are no longer at Hollywood Studios, but are not forgotten. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: D23 has announced the 2024 Disney Legends. They are Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rohde, and John Williams.
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Feature Topic: Gone but not forgotten at Hollywood Studios.
- Sophie:
  - Animation Academy and the Disney Film Studio
- Brenda:
  - Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights and Streets of America
- Mike:
  - Sorcerer Mickey Hat and Great Movie Ride
This Day in Disney History for March 25:
- 1956 and 2001: Disney Legends
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Louis from the Princess and the Frog
A little bit of Walt
- “I’ve always been bored with just making money. I’ve wanted to do things; I wanted to build things, to get something going. What money meant to me was that I was able to get money to do that for me.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 211 – Our Top 5 Festival Foods!Our Top 5 Festival Foods!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 211 and this week we’re looking at “Our Top 5 Festival Foods!” In this episode, we’re looking at all of the Epcot festivals throughout the year and ranking our favorite snacks that you can find at the unique kitchens. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Disney released a new ticket offer for Walt Disney World on Tuesday, March 12th. They have a 4 day, 4 park Magic Ticket that starts at $99 per day plus tax, or a 3 day, 3 park ticket that starts at $89 per day plus tax. They also have a Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket for a 3 or 4 day ticket starting at $219 per ticket plus tax.
- Sophie: Spring is almost upon us, people – and here in NC, the weather has been quite springlike for a while now. One important thing to remember when you are at the parks is to make sure you stay hydrated – drink plenty of water! Not doing so will lead to dehydration, exhaustion, and even worse. And don’t forget, the water is free at Disney!
- Brenda: For those of us that love to make our dining reservations (or make them for our clients), Disney is going to be releasing an update that will allow us to search for dining availability across multiple days! We don’t know when this will roll out, but that is huge! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/3-disney-dining-tips-that-are-total-time-savers-in-2024/
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Feature Topic: Top 5 Festival Foods!
- Mike:
  - 5) Creamsicle Shake in the Orange Bird Cup
  - 4) Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread – EPCOT Farmers Feast
  - 3) Beef Tenderloin Tips, Mushroom bordelaise sauce and whipped potatoes with garden vegetables – Canada
  - 2) Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites w/ cream cheese frosting and candied bacon – Brunchcot
  - 1) Grilled Warm Lobster Tail with Key Lime Butter
- Sophie:
  - 5) Cheddar & Bacon Soup w/ pretzel roll – Canada
  - 4) Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce – Germany
  - 3) Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Fraises – France
  - 2) Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache – Belgium
  - 1) Teriyaki Chicken Bao Bun – Japan
- Brenda:
  - 5) Teriyaki Chicken Bao Bun – Japan
  - 4) Creme Brulee with Grand Marney – France
  - 3) Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake w/ Irish cream liqueur custard – Ireland
  - 2) Caramelized Beignet
  - 1) Cowboy Smoked pork belly & brisket burnt ends Mac & Cheese w/ pickled peppers and onion straws
This Day in Disney History for March 18:
- 1858: Kepple Disney marries Mary Richardson
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Nani from Lilo & Stitch
A little bit of Walt
- “To captivate our varied and worldwide audience of all ages, the nature and treatment of the fairy tale, the legend, the myth have to be elementary, simple. Good and evil, the antagonists of all great drama in some guise, must be believably personalized. The moral ideals common to all humanity must be upheld. The victories must not be too easy. Strife to test valor is still and will always be the basic ingredient of the animated tale, as of all screen entertainments.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 210 – The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the Letter M!The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the Letter M!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 210 and this week we’re looking at “The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the Letter M!“ This is the first of a series of posts — scattered throughout the year — where we pick a letter of the alphabet and talk Disney with that letter. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Reservations are now able to be made for 1900 Park Fare! The restaurant reopens on April 10th as we reported a while back, and there is now a great post up with the 1900 Park Fare Foodie Guide! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disney-eats-1900-park-fare-foodie-guide-reservations-now-open/
- Mike: Returning to Disney Cruise Line in 2025: Marvel Day at Sea! This event is on select 5 night sailings from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas or Western Caribbean, and if you are on one of the cruises, you can expect to see as many as 30 different Marvel characters!
- Sophie: There is one completely forgotten attraction in the Star Wars universe – Star Tours. Well, it has been forgotten no more! Coming April 5th to WDW, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris, Star Tours is going to incorporate new adventures from our friends at Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian! That is exciting to me, what about you?!
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Feature Topic: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the Letter M!
- Brenda:
  - Magic Kingdom
  - Main Street USA
  - Mountains
  - Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  - Mickey’s Philharmagic
  - Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
  - Meet & Greets
  - Matterhorn Macaroon
  - mezzo Pizza
- Mike:
  - Mickey Mouse
  - Minnie Mouse
  - Merida
  - Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar
  - Mickey & the Magical Map
  - Mack
  - Mickey’s ToonTown
  - Moana
  - Mulan
- Sophie:
  - ~~The~~ Monorail
  - Mary Poppins
  - ~~The~~ Mandalorian
  - Mirabel Madrigal
  - Monsters Inc.
  - Magic Carpets
  - Muppets
  - Mexico
  - Maelstrom
This Day in Disney History for March 11:
- 1889: The creation of Orange County, California
Disney Who’s Who Character
- The Magic Carpet from Aladdin
A little bit of Walt
- “I like the impossible because there’s less competition.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 209 – Best Snacks that AREN’T on the Disney Dining Plan!Best Snacks that AREN’T on the Disney Dining Plan!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 209 and this week we’re looking at “Best Snacks that AREN’T on the Disney Dining Plan!” We came up with this list because of our discussion a few weeks back about the best snacks on the Disney Dining Plan, and we though we should see what our favorite snacks are that aren’t on the plan. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: The Date: June 6, 2024: The Location: Tokyo DisneySea: The Event: The opening of Fantasy Springs! This is the 8th port at Tokyo DisneySea and will be home to three areas inspired by the Disney movies Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan. Additionally, the all-new Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel. There’s Frozen Kingdom, which features Arendelle with rides, food, and more. Then there’s Rapunzel’s Forest, with Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival ride. Eat at The Snuggly Duckling! Then there’s Peter Pan’s Never Land, with two attractions! Here’s a YouTube link that shows and tells all about it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blBzO3-qRD0
- Brenda: Last week, February 27th to be exact, Disney released inventory for 2025 from January – October! That is unheard of in our experiences as travel agents! Usually 2025 pricing is coming out in June.
- Mike: Two things about the bookings for next year – 1) Every new booking in 2025 will receive a one day ticket to one of the two Disney Water Parks that you can use on the day you check-in only. 2) If you have a room only reservation, in 2025 cancellations of room only reservations now have to be done 8 days prior to check-in; in the past it was 5 days prior to check-in.
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Feature Topic: Best Snacks that AREN’T on the Disney Dining Plan
- Sophie:
  - 1) L’Artisan des Glaces
  - 2) Swirls on the Water – Dole Whip Flight
  - 3) Gideon’s Bakehouse – Cookies & Cream Cookie
  - HM: Starbucks
- Brenda:
  - 1) Nutella Waffle, Sleepy Hollow
  - 2) Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, Adventureland
  - 3) Ronto Wrap, Ronto Roasters, Galaxy’s Edge
  - HM: Kitchen Sink, Beaches and Cream
- Mike:
  - 1) Popcorn in a souvenir bucket, Various locations
  - 2) Jumbo Turkey Leg, Various, $13.49
  - 3) Hand-dipped Corn Dog, Sleepy Hollow, $11.49
  - HM: Alcoholic beverage
  - HM: Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie, Kringla Bakeri og Kafe, $5.79
This Day in Disney History for March 4:
- 1914: The birth of Disney Legend Ward Kimball
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Flotsam & Jetsam from the Little Mermaid
A little bit of Walt
- “Fantasy, if it’s really convincing, can’t become dated, for the simple reason that it represents a flight into a dimension that lies beyond the reach of time.”– Walt Disney
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Episode 208 – Disney Movies that were better the second time!Disney Movies that were better the second time!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 208 and this week we’re looking at “Disney Movies that were better the second time!” We came up with this list because there are some movies that didn’t hit home immediately, but then were better when we saw them again. Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: We are recording this week’s episode on February 22nd, which means that last night was the premier of the 4th and final season of The Bad Batch! We haven’t had an opportunity to watch it yet, but it’s a safe bet that we will be soon! Did you watch it, and what did you think?
- Sophie: Coming back to Walt Disney World for Easter – the wonderful Easter displays, treats, and The Grand Cottage! Starting on March 3rd, guests will be able to enjoy all of this at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Yacht Club and Disney’s Beach Club Resorts.
- Brenda: The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is just around the corner! Starting on February 28th, the festival runs until May 27th. With more than 25 garden destinations, there is something for everyone! Some highlights include Groot over at Guardians of the Galaxy, topiaries from the Disney movie Wish, including Asha, Valentino, and Star at the main entrance, and Miguel and Dante from Coco over in Mexico.
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Feature Topic: Disney Movies that were better the second time!
- Mike:
  - 1) Mary Poppins Returns
  - 2) Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
  - 3) The Sound of Music
  - HM: Frozen 2
- Sophie:
  - 1) Ratatouille
  - 2) Encanto
  - 3) Wish
  - HM: Luca
- Brenda:
  - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy
  - 2) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  - 3) Enchanted
  - HM: Frozen
This Day in Disney History for February 26:
- 1942: Walt Disney receives the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Marlin from Finding Nemo
A little bit of Walt
- “The human species, although happily ridiculous at times, is still reaching for the stars.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 207 – Top 5 Disney Romantic Movies!Top 5 Disney Romantic Movies!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 207 and this week we’re looking at our “Top 5 Disney Romantic Movies!” We’ve compiled a list because of Valentine’s day! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: In Disney Treasure cruise ship news, Disney recently revealed some pictures of the bow of the ship featuring Captain Minnie Mouse! Here’s a picture:
- Mike: In Magic Kingdom news, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the re-theming of Splash Mountain, is going to open this summer! That is much sooner than the originally announced opening date of Late 2024.
- Sophie: Moana news, two weeks in a row! We announced last week that Moana 2 is coming out in November; well, the live action Moana is hitting the theaters next year, June 27, 2025!
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Feature Topic: Top 5 Disney Romantic Movies of all time!
- Brenda:
  - 5) Enchanted
  - 4) Aladdin
  - 3) Beauty and the Beast
  - 2) Wall-E
  - 1) Up
- Mike:
  - 5) Wall-E
  - 4) Cars
  - 3) Coco
  - 2) Tangled
  - 1) Up
- Sophie:
  - 5) Tangled
  - 4) Elemental
  - 3) The Princess and the Frog
  - 2) Wall-E
  - 1) Lady & The Tramp
This Day in Disney History for February 19:
- 1941: Fantasia opens in Chicago, IL
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Princess Jasmine from Aladdin
A little bit of Walt
- “Togetherness, for me, means teamwork.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 206 – Disney Dream and Disney Magic Trip Recap!Best Snack Credit Choices to use on the Disney Dining Plan!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 206 and this week we’re looking at our “Disney Dream and Disney Magic Trip Recap!”*** Brenda and I just returned from our own separate cruises and wanted to talk all about them! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Moana 2 comes to theaters 11/27/2024!
- Brenda: 1900 Park Fare reopens April 10th!
- Mike: Disney and Epic Games to Create Expansive and Open Games and Entertainment Universe Connected to Fortnite
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Feature Topic: Disney Dream and Disney Magic Cruise Recap
- For this episode, Sophie interviewed the Brenda and Mike to hear and learn more about their cruises. There were ten questions in all!
This Day in Disney History for February 12:
- 1809: The birth of Abraham Lincoln
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Dr. Facilier from Princess and the Frog
A little bit of Walt
- “I don’t pose as an authority on anything at all. I follow the opinions of the ordinary people I meet, and I take pride in the close-knit teamwork with my organization.”– Walt Disney
To close us out, have a look at a special interview I had with Alisha from our friends at Travel, On the Rocks Podcast! Enjoy!
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Episode 205 – Best Snack Credit Choices to use on the Disney Dining Plan!Best Snack Credit Choices to use on the Disney Dining Plan!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 205 and this week we’re looking at our “Best Snack Credit Choices to use on the Disney Dining Plan!“ We’ve compiled our lists of things, and we’d like to know what is on your list! Here’s what we talked about:

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Feature Topic: Best Snack Credit Choices to use on the Disney Dining Plan
- For clarification purposes, a snack on the Disney Dining Plan (or Quick-Service Plan) is: “At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving item”
- Plaza ice cream parlor ice cream in a waffle cone – Yes
- Waffle cone ice cream from Harambe Food Truck – Yes
- Carrot Cake Cookie at Trolley Car Cafe – Yes
- Fraises at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie
- Popcorn – Yes
- Full Baguette
- Dole Whip – Yes
- Dark Chocolate Caramel with Sea Salt – Yes
- Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar – Yes
- Mac & Cheese with Pulled Pork
- Pretzel – Yes
- Gourmet cupcakes – Yes
- Cinnamon Bun – Yes
This Day in Disney History for January 29:
- 1920: Walt works for The Kansas City Slide Company
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Widow Tweed from The Fox & the Hound
A little bit of Walt
- “We train them to be aware that they’re there mainly to help the guest.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 204 – Top 5 Things You’ve always wanted to do at Disney but never have!Top 5 Things You’ve always wanted to do at Disney but never have!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 204 and this week we’re looking at our “Top 5 Things You’ve always wanted to do at Disney but never have!“ We’ve compiled our lists of things, and we’d like to know what is on your list! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Get ready for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! The festival, which will run from February 28 – May 27, 2024, will feature incredible topiaries, delicious dishes, and music celebrating Spring. Check out this awesome topiary that will be appearing for the first time! Queue the picture, Mike!
- Sophie: The first section of the renovated Cabins at Fort Wilderness will be opening on July 1st! Another section will open later that month and continue throughout the year.
- Mike: Garden Rocks Dining Packages Open Feb. 6 for the Flower & Garden Festival. Participating restaurants include Akershus, Biergarten, Coral Reef, Garden Grill, Rose & Crown, Le Cellier, and same-day walk-up packages at the Regal Eagle.
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Before we get started with our feature topic, I neglected to share with you a small bit of feedback from my sister Robin about her top 5 Disney music albums. Here’s her list:
- 5. Little Mermaid 4. Jiminy Crickets Multiplication Tables 3. Muppets Christmas Carol 2. Frozen 1. Encanto, with HM for Beauty and the Beast!
Feature Topic: Top 5 Things You’ve always wanted to do at Disney but never have!
- Brenda:
  - 1) Staying overnight in Cinderella Castle
  - 2) Victoria & Albert Chef Table
  - 3) Ultimate Day of Thrills VIP Tour (Not currently being offered)
  - 4) Stay at the Riviera Resort
  - 5) Be a Greeter for a Day
- Sophie:
  - 1) Staying at the Boardwalk Inn
  - 2) Eating at the Rose & Crown
  - 3) Behind the Seeds Tour
  - 4) Taking a Disney Cruise
  - 5) Candlelight Processional Choir Singer
- Mike:
  - 1) Keys to the Kingdom Tour $129-$149/person
  - 2) Wild Africa Trek $219-$229/person
  - 3) Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber $249.99
  - 4) Fireworks Cruise – Epcot $449 for up to 10 people
  - 5) Wilderness Back Trail Adventure $90-$99
This Day in Disney History for January 22:
- 1930: Turmoil at Disney Studios
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Angus from Brave
A little bit of Walt
- “It is good to have a failure while you’re young because it teaches you so much. For one thing, it makes you aware that such a thing can happen to anybody, and once you’ve lived through the worst, you’re never quite as vulnerable afterward.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 203 – How Young is too Young at Disney?How Young is too Young at Disney?Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 203 and this week we’re asking the question “How Young is too Young at Disney?“ We’ve compiled a list of helpful things, and we’d like to know what we missed! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: As we reported in previous episodes, Country Bear Jamboree is being redone with a new show. It will be closed for a while starting on January 27th and will reopen later this summer.
- Brenda: So, I don’t know if you realize it or not but this past Tuesday was the first day since Covid that anyone ordered a mobile order for a quick-service meal and used the dining plan.
- Sophie: Starting production in 2024 – the new movie COMING TO THEATERS, The Mandalorian & Grogu!
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Feature Topic: How Young is too Young at Walt Disney World?
- In this week’s show, we’re taking a look at traveling to Walt Disney World with young children.
- Children under age 3 are admitted free.
- Often, there are times when you remember the memory even when your child doesn’t.
- Disney has baby-care centers at each of the parks.
- Of course, there are rides that your younger ones perhaps won’t be able to ride.
- Child swap is an option on some rides.
- Meet and greets in the parks; or, character meals are a good idea as well.
- Don’t forget that you can bring your own snacks in.
- You can leave to go back to the resort for naps and then return later.
- Don’t forget that there is a LOT to do at the resort!
  - Heated pools
  - Movies under the stars
  - Campfire Smores at Fort Wilderness
  - High Tea at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Free activities – Take a casual ride on the Skyliner, even if you aren’t staying at a Skyliner resort!
- If you aren’t a big Disney fan, Dad can go golf or play pickleball or go fishing while the kids and Mom are at the parks.
- In the end, the key is to create as memory memories with your kids as you can because they are grown up in the blink of an eye!
This Day in Disney History for January 15:
- 1955: Walt decides to build Tomorrowland for Disneyland.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Jessie from Toy Story 2
A little bit of Walt
- “Because the eye is the most sensitive and dependable of our sense organs, the motion picture offers the widest, direct avenue to our emotions. Whereas the still picture can suggest only a fragment of fact or fiction, the cartoon-in-motion is without limit in communicating ideas, events, and human relations.”– Walt Disney
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Episode 202 – Our Top 5 Disney Music Albums!Our Top 5 Disney Music Albums!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 201 and this week our feature topic is Our Top 5 Disney Music Albums! We’re making a list of our favorites, and hope you’ll share your favorites with us! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: New Promo drop just in time for recording this morning! FREE DINING for Disney+ Subscribers with a 4-night, 4-day package that includes tickets with Park Hopper added on. The offer is good for arrivals from July 1 – September 30, 2024.
- Sophie: The new DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness will be the first pet-friendly DVC resort at Disney. Remember, the Cabins are being rethemed as DVC in the coming months.
- Mike: Ana Ofelia Murguia, the actress who voiced the character Mama Coco, recently passed away at the age of 90. She was in a lot of different roles, but I think most of us know her best as Mama Coco. May she rest in peace.
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Feature Topic: Top 5 Disney Music Albums!
- Sophie:
  - 5) Disney Theme Park Classics
  - 4) Fantasia
  - 3) The Princess & The Frog
  - 2) Mary Poppins (1964)
  - 1) Coco
  - HM: Encanto, Star Wars Music, Wish, Broadway Musicals
- Brenda:
  - 5) Mulan (1998)
  - 4) Beauty and the Beast (1991)
  - 3) Frozen (2013)
  - 2) Mary Poppins (1964)
  - 1) Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Volume 1
  - HM: The Lion King
- Mike:
  - 5) The Princess & The Frog
  - 4) Tangled
  - 3) Mary Poppins (1964)
  - 2) Frozen
  - 1) Encanto
  - HM: Moana, The Lion King, Lemonade Mouth
This Day in Disney History for January 8:
- 1935: The birth of Elvis Presley
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Wreck-it Wralph from Wreck-it Wralph
A little bit of Walt
- “I think a good study of music would be indispensable to the animators — a realization on their part of how primitive music is, how natural it is for people to want to go to music — a study of rhythm, the dance — the various rhythms enter into our lives every day.”– Walt Disney
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Episode 201 – 24 Things to do in 2024!24 Things to do in 2024!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 201 and this week our feature topic is 24 Things to do in 2024! We’re making a list — and later on in the year, we’ll be checking it twice — of things we want to accomplish this year! Do you keep a list of goals? Let us know what your goals are. Here’s what we talked about:

Before we get into the show, all of us would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Don’t forget that on January 9th you’ll no longer need park reservations, and the Disney Dining Plan will be back!
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Feature Topic: 24 Things to do in 2024!
- 1) (Left Over from 2023) Sophie: Stay at a new resort – Boardwalk Inn
- 2) (Left Over from 2023) Sophie: Go to Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall
- 3) (Left Over from 2023) Mike: Taking Mom to Disney in December.
- 4) (Left Over from 2023) Mike: Make a lightsaber in Galaxy’s edge
- 5) (Left Over from 2023) Mike: Expanding my business with Universal Orlando Resort
- 6) (Left Over from 2023) Sophie: Eat around the world (ongoing)
- 7) Mike: Keep climbing the podcast up the Disney rankings! We were #77 in 2022, #74 in 2023, let’s see where we can be in 2024!
- 8) Mike: Have a bigger show impact on our YouTube channel!
- 9) Mike: Increase my travel business in 2024.
- 10) Mike: Continue to increase the impact Tech Solutions NC has had with the community in 2024!
- 11) Mike: Get better organized in running my businesses!
- 12) Sophie: Take my cousin Katie to WDW
- 13) Sophie: Get a car so I can move down to Florida
- 14) Sophie: Go back to WDW to get more job recommendations from the cast members.
- 15) Sophie: Go back to Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party! (This time dressed as Constance!)
- 16) Brenda: Sail on the Disney Magic on January 21, 2024
- 17) Brenda: Plan a NE Fall Foliage trip for October 2024
- 18) Brenda: Plan our Disney Christmastime trip for the first week in December 2024
- 19) Brenda: Grow my cruise business (Disney, RCCL and Celebrity)
- 20) Brenda: Learn to use Canva
- 21) Brenda: Plan family beach weekends
- 22) Brenda: Attend the Candlelight Processional in 2024
- 23) Brenda: Be open to wherever else God moves me
- 24) Mike: Take my first Disney Cruise with Cindy!
This Day in Disney History for January 1:
- 1888: Elias Disney and Flora Call are married; 1938: Disney makes it’s first appearance in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Sleepy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A little bit of Walt
- “The first thing I did when I got a little money to experiment, I put all my artists back in school. The art school that existed then didn’t quite have enough for what we needed, so we set up our own art school.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Top 5 Disney Music Albums!

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Episode 200 – On the Road with Mickey Episode 200!On the Road with Mickey Episode 200!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 200 and this week our feature topic is On the Road with Mickey Episode 200! We’re taking a look at our favorite moments from the past 200 episodes of On the Road with Mickey! Here’s what we talked about:

Before we get into the Cheddar from the Big Cheese, all of us would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: This past December 14th marked the 20th anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Pop Century Resort!
- Mike: I’d also like to recognize the passing of Disney Legend Dick Nunis on December 13th, at the age of 91. Dick was the former chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, and first started working for Disney in 1955 at Disneyland.
- Brenda: Animal Kingdom Park welcomes Corra, the new African Elephant calf born to mother Nadirah. Nadirah was born at Animal Kingdom in 2005, so Corra is the first second-generation calf born at Animal Kingdom Park!
- Sophie: Congratulations and best wishes are in order for Disney Animator Mark Henn, who is retiring from the Company after 43 years with Disney. For those of you who don’t know, Mark is responsible for the design and animation of many classic disney princesses.
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Feature Topic: On the Road with Mickey Episode #200!
- In this, our 200th episode, we are taking a look back at our favorite 5 moments in show history, while thinking ahead to the next 200 episodes! Thanks for joining us along our journey!
- Mike:
  - 1) Our Favorite Disney Memories, Episode 57
  - 2) Your Perfect Disney Day, Episode 70
  - 3) Ranking the Disney Coasters, Episode 104
  - 4) Favorite “Kiddie Rides”, Episode 83
  - 5) The OG, Episode 1!
- Brenda:
  - 1) Walt’s Nine Old Men, Part 3, Episode 56
  - 2) Celebrating the Disney Community!, Episode 99
  - 3) What Keeps Bringing us back to Disney, Episode 189
  - 4) A Tribute to Walt Disney, Episode 148
  - 5) Disney Legends (Tie) Episode 75 (Julie Andrews) and Episode 131 (Dick Van Dyke)
- Sophie:
  - 1) Planning a Day at WDW with Walt
  - 2) The number of times that Aunt Brenda and I think the same thing
  - 3) The Twelve Days of Disney! (That song is just so catchy)
  - 4) The Listener Questions Episode (I love hearing for everyone)
  - 5) Talking about the Food and Wine Festival (I can’t not love me some food)
This Day in Disney History for December 25:
- 1950 & 1951: Walt Disney Christmas shows!
Disney Who’s Who Character
- The Yeti from Monsters Inc.
A little bit of Walt
- Enthusiasm and optimism together. He was enthusiastic about everything. He never thought anything would turn out badly. —-Lillian Disney (on Walt)
Coming Next Week: 24 Things to do in 2024!

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Episode 199 – 23 Things List — How’d we Do?23 Things List — How’d we Do?Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 199 and this week our feature topic is 23 Things List — How’d we Do? We’re taking a look at our 23 Things to do in 2023 list to see how we did on our list! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: Ahoy Mateys! DId you know that Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World turned 50 years old on December 15th?
- Mike: February 28, 2024. This date signifies the opening date for the Flower & Garden Festival next year!
- Brenda: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to close for it’s annual refurbishment from January 16-20, 2024
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Feature Topic: Our 23 Things to do in 2023 List: How did we do?
- Back in January, we did our 23 Things we’d like to do in 2023 list. This is an annual list that increases to match the year. The question is, how did we do? Here’s the list from January (the ones in bold were accomplished!):
  - 1) (Left Over from 2022) Go back to MNSSHP
  - 2) (Left Over from 2022) Solo trip to Disney
  - 3) (Left Over from 2022) Seeing the new Walt Statue at Epcot
  - 4) (Left Over from 2022) Stay at a new resort – Boardwalk Inn
  - 5) (Left Over from 2022) Disney with Luna!
  - 6) (Left Over from 2022) Go to Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall
  - 7) (Left Over from 2022) Ride the WDW Railroad
  - 8) (Left Over from 2022) Experience Fantasmic!
  - 9) (Left Over from 2022) Taking Mom to Disney in December.
  - 10) Brenda: Attend the Go Wild Planner Conference!
  - 11) Sophie specifically – GOING TO RIDE COSMIC REWIND
  - 12) Megacon Orlando!!
  - 13) Mike: Take the family to Universal Orlando
  - 14) Brenda: Training on Celebrity and Norwegian Cruise Line, perhaps others.
  - 15) Sophie/Mike: Makealightsaber in Galaxy’s edge
  - 16) Mike: Expanding my business with Universal Orlando Resort
  - 17) Brenda: Booking her husbands’ retirement cruise for 2024.
  - 18) Sophie: Eat around the world (ongoing)
  - 19) Mike: Have Cindy eat a Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar.
  - 20) Brenda: Ride Tron Lightcycle Run
  - 21) Mike: 100 Years of Magic
  - 22) Mike: Continued Growth for Tech Solutions NC
  - 23) All of Us: To allow God to use us for His Glory.
This Day in Disney History for December 18:
- 1971: The First Candlelight Processional
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Charlotte “Lottie” LaBouff from the Princess and the Frog
A little bit of Walt
- “The assurance to academic leaders that ‘we also teach’ in the expanding scheme of public education will continue to be an inspiration to all of us who share as a team in the production of pictures which are intended to, at once, delight the senses and to appeal to the mind.”–– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: On the Road with Mickey Episode #200!

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Episode 198 – Would You Rather…Disney Style 2023!Would You Rather…Disney Style 2023!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 198 and this week our feature topic is Would You Rather…Disney Style 2023! We played this game last year, and have decided to make it a yearly occurrence where I ask Brenda and Sophie questions, and we get their feedback. Here’s what we talked about this week!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: In honor of Giving Tuesday, Disney announced that the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive – with the support of families and fans – has collected 16,125 toys for the Marine Toys for Tots program. In addition, Disney is providing grants to Toys for Tots that will deliver an additional 75,000 toys to children in need!
- Sophie: Last week we shared the dates for the Festival of the Arts for next year. Today we wanted to share a few more details. One thing that I’m excited about is that the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series will have 3 performances each day throughout the festival. The full list of performers can be found at the Disney Parks Blog.
- Mike: Disney has announced a Southern California resident ticket offer! The three day ticket offer is as low as $75 per day on a one-park per day weekday ticket. The tickets went on sale December 5th for visits January 2 – June 2, 2024.
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Listener Feedback – A Day with Walt
- Chandler wrote a Google Doc on what he would do with Walt. It went something like this: 1) Start at Epcot because that was the catalyst for the Florida project. 2) Skyliner to Hollywood Studios. 3) Eat at Gran Destino Tower for lunch. 4) Animal Kingdom. 5) Magic Kingdom. Last thing. Sit at Main Street until the Kiss Goodnight, then he would thank Walt for everything he did. Every. Single. Thing.
Feature Topic: Would you rather…Disney Style 2023!
- 1) Would you rather stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite at WDW or at the King Kamehameha suite at the Poly? Sophie: Cinderella; Brenda: Cinderella
- 2) Would you rather have Individual Lightning Lane access or Genie+ access? Brenda: ILL; Sophie: ILL
- 3) Would you rather go to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Sophie: MNSSHP; Brenda: MVMCP
- 4) Would you rather eat at Rainforest Cafe or eat at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant? Brenda: Tony’s; Sophie: Tony’s
- 5) Would you rather ride Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind or Rise of the Resistance? Sophie: Cosmic Rewind; Brenda: Cosmic Rewind
- 6) Would you rather ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway or Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Brenda: Railway; Sophie: Railway
- 7) Would you rather take the Caring for Giants tour or Behind the Seeds Tour? Sophie: Behind the Seeds Tour; Brenda: Caring for Giants Tour
- 8) Would you rather have a Dole Whip or a Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar? Brenda: Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar; Sophie: Dole Whip
- 9) Would you rather have a Fireworks Dessert Party before the Fireworks or after the Fireworks? Sophie: After; Brenda: After
- 10) Would you rather spend a night at the Magic Kingdom when the park is closed (so not ride anything), or be there during the day when it is open (so be able to ride attractions)? Brenda: open; Sophie: open
- 11) Would you rather have a 7 night WDW Vacation at a Deluxe Resort of your choosing or have a 7 night Disney Cruise on the Disney Wish? Sophie: WDW; Brenda: WDW
- 12) Would you rather watch only 2D animated movies or 3D / Live Action movies? Mike: 3D; Brenda: 3D
- 13) Would you rather go to Disney Jail (knowing you are going to be bailed out with no consequences for whatever you did) or be banned from the park? Mike: Disney Jail; Brenda: Disney Jail
- 14) If you were a character in Disney’s upcoming movie, would you rather be the villain or the nameless sidekick? Mike: Nameless sidekick; Brenda: Villain
This Day in Disney History for December 11:
- 1992: The release of the Muppet Christmas Carol
Disney Who’s Who Character
- The Kakamora from Moana
A little bit of Walt
- “Nothing is ever born afraid… young things – human and animal, boy or black lamb – have had no experience with fear. They rely implicitly on parents – on someone bigger and stronger than themselves, to assure safety… on God as they grow older and threats to security multiply.” –– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Our 23 Things to do in 2023 List: How did we do?

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Episode 197 – A Day with Walt Disney!A Day with Walt Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 197 and this week our feature topic is *A Day with Walt Disney!* This episode is a labor of love; tomorrow is Walt’s Birthday, and I thought it would be fun if we were able to plan a day at Walt Disney World with him! Here’s what we talked about this week!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: Over at Blizzard Beach Water Park, there are several things you can enjoy there during this time of the year, but the top billing in my book is the meet and greet with Santa! You can go see him in his tropical best outfits from park opening until 12:30PM each day until December 24th.
- Brenda: Oh my gosh, people! We have been waiting on this for ever and ever, and it is finally here! The DEBUT of the Walt the Dreamer statue will be tomorrow, December 5th, at Epcot, in honor of his birthday!
- Sophie: The Epcot International Festival of the Arts dates are released for 2024! From January 12 – February 19, you can enjoy all of the visual, culinary, and performing arts experiences while enjoying your time at Walt Disney World!
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Listener Feedback – Top 3 Christmas Movies
- Chandler gave us his list of three:
  - 1) Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas. — Makes me cry. Every. Dang. Time!
  - 2) Muppets Christmas Carol — new in my rotation of must-watch options.
  - 3) Home Alone — I don’t watch it every year, but it’s good for this list.
- Jennifer has two lists:
  - General Christmas movies: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Ernest Saves Christmas, Elf.
  - Those from the Disney+ List: Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone. We liked Decorating Disney the last time we watched it.
- Aunt Robin had this to share:
  - A Christmas Carol by the Muppets!
  - White Christmas
  - Guardians of the Galaxy’s Christmas Special
  - Decorating Disney Holiday Magic is fabulous!
- Stephanie Matthews had this to share: “Miracle on 34th Street (the original black and white version is the only acceptable version!!)”
Feature Topic: A Day with Walt: Planning a Day at WDW with Walt Disney
- Mike
- Brenda
- Sophie
This Day in Disney History for December 4:
- 1999: Marc Davis and his wife Alice are interviewed for a special on Walt Disney.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Horace Horsecollar
A little bit of Walt
- “Why be a governor or a senator when you can be king of Disneyland?”–– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Would you rather…Disney Style 2023!

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Episode 196 – Our Top 3 Christmas Movies coming to Disney+!Our Top 3 Christmas Movies coming to Disney+!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 196 and this week our feature topic is Our Top 3 Christmas Movies coming to Disney+**!* This episode we’re taking a look at the Christmas movies that you can find on Disney+ and ranking our top three! Here’s what we talked about this week!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: Coming to the land formerly known as DinoLand, U.S.A. – an Indiana Jones themed attraction! In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Josh D’Amaro said Disney is “Going All In” with the Indiana Jones attraction, which will also include both an Encanto and Coco attraction.
- Mike: Congratulations to Hong Kong Disneyland! The World of Frozen land has just opened up there! There are two sections to this land – Arendelle Village and Arendelle Forest.
- Brenda: Last week, the Disney Cruise Line opened it’s second year-round homeport in Florida! Located at Port Everglades near Fort Lauderdale, the Disney Dream is sailing out of there right now, and the Disney Magic starts sailings out of there in May of next year.
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Feature Topic: Our Top 3 Christmas Movies coming to Disney+!
- Sophie (Least Disney to most Disney):
  - 1) Home Alone 2
  - 2) The Santa Clause
  - 3) Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
- Mike (Least Favorite to Most Favorite):
  - 3) Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special
  - 2) The Santa Clause & 2
  - 1) A Muppet Christmas Carol
- Brenda (Oldest to Newest):
  - 1) Miracle on 34th Street
  - 2) Home Alone
  - 3) Noelle
This Day in Disney History for November 27:
- 1937: The final cels for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are completed.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Kanga from Winnie the Pooh
A little bit of Walt
- “In order to make good in your chosen task, it’s important to have someone you want to do it for. The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievements, but rather with the things we do for the people we love and esteem, and whose respect we need.” –– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: A Day with Walt: Planning a Day at WDW with Walt Disney

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Episode 194 – The Most Under-Appreciated Land at Disney!Celebrating Thanksgiving at Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 195 and this week our feature topic is Celebrating Thanksgiving at Disney! This episode we’re taking a look at how we celebrate Thanksgiving when we are at Disney. Here’s what we talked about this week!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: I know it’s no surprise to our listeners how much we love Dick Van Dyke around here (I am looking at me), so I am very happy to announce that television and film legend (and Disney legend) Dick Van Dyke will be honored in a CBS special airing next month on the network. “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic will air on Thursday, Dec. 21 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). A Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award winner, Van Dyke has inspired generations of performers and will be honored for his contributions to the arts and entertainment. The tribute will travel back in time to the iconic set of The Dick Van Dyke Show and feature music and dance, performances, special guests and a special holiday number. The two-hour tribute event will also showcase songs and archival footage from the best of his nearly full-century career, encompassing Mary Poppins, Bye Bye Birdie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more.
- Sophie: Breaking News: Not only is there a Frozen 3 in the works right now, but Bob Iger announced that there will be a Frozen 4!!! Yeah me…
- Mike: Unless you’ve been under a rock, you likely know that Pickleball is all the rage around the US and guests have asked Disney to help them in their efforts to travel healthily. Disney has listened and you can now find 10 pickleball courts at WDW. The locations include: Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts.
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Listener Feedback: Under-Appreciated Lands
- Cindy: Rafiki’s Planet watch at Animal Kingdom. I think a lot of people miss out on the amazing research lab, the interactive animal petting section, the behind the scenes barns because they don’t take the time to ride the train over to the island.
- Chrissy: DinoLand, U.S.A.
Feature Topic: Celebrating Thanksgiving at Disney!
- It is American Thanksgiving this week, and today we’re taking a look at how we celebrate Thanksgiving at Disney! Where do we eat? What park are we in? Do we stay out of the parks? Inquiring minds want to know, and we want to know how you celebrate Thanksgiving at Disney, so let us know in our Facebook group!
- Brenda:
  - Family, Family, Family – all about the people. Remembering the Cast Members who are working. Giving Thanks for our many blessings. Start at Hollywood Studios. Ride what we can, but mostly about being in the park. HAVE to watch the Cowboys game. After the game, we head to the Magic Kingdom. Again, ride what we can, but mostly it’s about being in the parks.
- Sophie:
  - Staying at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness. Full kitchen. BBQ Turkey on the grill. Decorate for the holidays. Share the meal with the neighbors and have thanksgiving on the deck!
- Mike:
  - Spending the day at Epcot; like Brenda, I’m all about giving thanks for all of the blessings God has bestowed about me, so we are not focused as much on what rides we ride as much as being there in the moment. We are eating at Akershus in Norway because I have a fond appreciation for the Traditional Kjattkakke, which is Norway’s version of Swedish Meatballs. So good! We ate here on Thanksgiving once in the past, and all the rest of our party had Thanksgiving dinner while I had the Traditional Kjattkakke so there you go.
This Day in Disney History for November 20:
- 1996: The Hunchback of Notre Dame is released in France.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- The Beast from Beauty and the Beast
A little bit of Walt
- “The important thing is the family. If you can keep the family together- and that’s the backbone of our whole business, catering to families- that’s what we hope to do.” –– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Our Top 3 Christmas Movies coming to Disney+!

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Episode 194 – The Most Under-Appreciated Land at Disney!The Most Under-Appreciated Land at Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 194 and this week our feature topic is *The Most Under-Appreciated Land at Disney!*** This episode we’re taking a look at all of the Disney parks to find out what we believe is under-appreciated. Here’s what we talked about this week!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: Breaking News from Muppet Vision 3D: Disney has just finished replacing the seating for the theater where the show is performed! That’s big news because the old seats were in serious need of replacing!
- Brenda: Coming to Epcot on December 5th – the first showing of the latest nighttime spectacular “Luminous The Symphony of Us”! Over at the Disney Parks Blog, they have a great post talking about some of the incredible music you’ll hear and see set to fireworks, fountains, and lights. There is also a sneak peek into some of the behind the scenes work that they did. Check it out here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa07tPq0Ir4
- Sophie: This year, The American Adventure pavilion in Epcot will again have a Gingerbread Display. This one features the US Capital, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, as well as a gingerbread model of the American Adventure Pavilion and Regal Eagle Smokehouse. It will be on display from November 24 – December 30 this year.
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Listener Feedback: Main Street, U.S.A.
- Donna: My all time favorite is when you see the Castle. It is magical.
- Lee:Main Street Vehicles, when they run. So, more in DL than WDW these days.
- Sheila: My favorite thing about main street is the citizens of Main Street. I also like the Dapper Dan’s and all of the different parades and the feeling that you get while walking down the street .
Feature Topic: The Most Under-Appreciated Land at Disney!
- Mike:
  - Rafiki’s Planet Watch, part of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
- Brenda:
  - Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Sophie:
  - Echo Lake, Commissary Lane, Grand Avenue
This Day in Disney History for November 13:
- 1940: Fantasia Premiers
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Mack from Cars
A little bit of Walt
- “ I suppose my formula might be: dream, diversify – and never miss an angle.” –– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Celebrating Thanksgiving at Disney!

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Episode 193 – Top 3 things we like about Main Street, U.S.A.!Top 3 things we like about Main Street U.S.A.!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 193 and this week our feature topic is Top 3 things we like about Main Street U.S.A.! This episode concludes our look at the favorite things we like in each of the lands of the Magic Kingdom! Here’s what we talked about this week!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party runs from November 9, 2023 – January 1, 2024! There are a lot of great treats planned for this year’s events, so go check them out!
- Mike: One of the emails that I get is from Attractions Magazine. In it, I saw a really neat story about an upcoming auction at the Van Eaton Galleries that features a slew of Disney memorabilia, including a very special Painting of Disneyland’s Main Street Train Station by Charles Boyer (Lot 1005). The auction is running November 11th and 12th. If you want to look at the offerings, go to https://vegalleries.com/releases/pop-culture-disney-studio-and-disney-parks
- Brenda: Filming for the Christmas morning Disney parade that we can see on TV on Christmas morning will most likely be happening on November 11th and 12th this year. The dates are always subject to change, though.
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Listener Feedback: Favorite Villains
- Robin had some feedback: “Gaston from Beauty and the Beast is Lindsay’s. Captain Barbossa from Pirates of the Caribbean is mine. Aargh matey. Parlay?”
- Lee said: “Yzma from Emperors New Groove. She just doesn’t get enough hissing for my money!”
- Laurie said: “YzmaCrocBowler hat guyRatigan”
- Cindy said: “Jafar from Aladdin (both the original and the live action remake) and also Cruella DeVill from “Cruella” because her back story gives a new insight into her personality.”
- Sheila added: “Ursula and the Queen of Hearts”
- Chandler had some thoughts. This is what he said: “Cruella … In both animated form and the live action version when we learned her back story. It’s the back story that kinda endeared me to her.”
- Chrissy said: “Maleficent and Hades”
- John said: “Since I lived on a river for many years as a pre-teen, teenager, and through college. Also living near Lake Michigan. I have to go with Capt. Hook.”
Feature Topic: Top 3 things we like about Main Street U.S.A.!
- In our last look at the things we like in the lands of the Magic Kingdom, we are taking a look at Main Street, U.S.A. Here is what we came up with!
- Sophie:
  - 1) The red/pink color of the street makes the green foliage look more vibrant
  - 2) The forced perspective used on the buildings
  - 3) Smellitizers
- Mike:
  - 1) Walt Disney World Railroad
  - 2) The music, the feeling in Town Square, just being there.
  - 3) Casey’s Corner
- Brenda:
  - 1) That feeling I get when I emerge from the tunnel under the Walt Disney World Railroad that tells me that I am back HOME!
  - 2) The beautiful Crystal Palace, and the buffet is quite good as well.
  - 3) Hanging out on Main Street USA for the fireworks/projection show
This Day in Disney History for November 6:
- 1946: Walt Disney’s Letter to his sister Ruth
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darby_O%27Gill_and_the_Little_People
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Hiro Hamada from Big Hero 6
A little bit of Walt
“Main Street, USA is America at the turn of the century – the crossroads of an era. The gas lamps and the electric lamp – the horse drawn car and auto car. Main Street is everyone’s hometown – the heart line of America.” –– Walt Disney
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Episode 192 – Your Favorite Disney Villain!Your Favorite Disney Villain!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 192 and this week our feature topic is Your Favorite Disney Villain! With tomorrow being Halloween, we thought that is a perfect excuse to talk about Disney villains and which one (or ones, in Sophie’s case) is our favorite! Here’s what we talked about this week!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Coming to the Disney Treasure in 2024 when it launches: The Haunted Mansion Parlor! This is the first bar that is modeled after the Haunted Mansion!
- Sophie: Disney After Hours Events will be returning back to WDW in 2024. Starting with Hollywood Studios on January 10, Magic Kingdom on January 11, and Epcot on February 2, the after hours events will be available. These are separate ticket events.
- Mike: Some refurbishment news: On November 5th, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will temporarily close for refurbishment. On November 6th, Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will open.
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Feature Topic: Your Favorite Disney Villain!
- With Halloween tomorrow, we’re each going to share who our favorite Disney villains are! Who is your favorite Disney villain?
- Brenda:
  - Maleficent
    - Has horns
    - Turns into a dragon
    - Regally evil
- Sophie:
  - 1) Chernabog
    - Fantasia, Night on Bald Mountain/Ava Maria
  - 2) Dr. Facilia
    - Princess and the Frog
  - 3) The Headless Horseman
    - Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- Mike:
  - Mother Gothel
    - Tangled
    - Perhaps the oldest Disney Villain
    - Kidnaps a baby — how wicked is that?
This Day in Disney History for October 30:
- 1997 – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Rex from Toy Story
A little bit of Walt
- “Most things are good, and they are the strongest things; but there are evil things too, and you are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him from reality. The important thing is to teach a child that good can always triumph over evil, and that is what our pictures attempt to do.” –– Walt Disney
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Episode 191 – 50 Years of A Christmas Carol with Ira David Wood III and IV*50 Years of A Christmas Carol with Ira David Wood III and IVHey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 191 and today we’re talking with Ira David Wood III and his son, Ira David Wood IV as we discuss 50 Years of A Christmas Carol with Ira David Wood III and IV!* This regional destination in the Raleigh, NC area is a can’t miss for my family, and I hope you take time to make the trek up here one year to see it in person. In the meantime, though, we had a great conversation with them, so whet your whistle here first!

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Feature Topic: 50 Years of A Christmas Carol with Ira David Wood III and IV
- In this special On the Road with Mickey, today we welcome back our friend and local legend, Ira David Wood III and his son, Ira David Wood IV, as we get ready to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of his production of A Christmas Carol. Welcome back to the show, guys!
- Fifty years is a long time to do something; congratulations on such a worthy achievement! How do you keep the same story fresh, year after year?
- For this year’s performances, what role (or roles) are you going to play, and is there anyone on the cast that we should keep our eyes on?
- In 50 years of doing this production, other than Raleigh & Durham, where have you performed the show?
- Is there anything special that you are going to be doing to commemorate this being the 50th year of the show?
- In today’s tech-heavy world, do you ever see the show being performed in some sort of syndication, maybe at movie theaters or via streaming services?
- Did I hear correctly that this is the last year you are planning to perform as Scrooge for some of the performances? If so, what will you be doing moving forward?
- Lastly, if there was any one thing that you would do differently, or anything you want to say, what would it be? The floor is all yours, David.
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Episode 190 – Top 3 Things we Like about Adventureland!*Top 3 Things we Like about Adventureland!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 190 and today we’re sharing our Top 3 Things we Like about Adventureland!* What is at the top of our lists for Adventureland? And what are your favorites? Let’s find out! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: All-day park hopping is returning on January 9th! No more having to wait until 2PM to park hop to your next park! Woohoo!
- Brenda: Overnight we saw increases in Annual Passes, Parking, and Memory Maker. In particular, the Memory Maker cost is now $185. The price increases went into effect on October 11th.
- Sophie: As you know, The Nightmare Before Christmas is coming back to theaters on Friday, October 20th to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Well, Scentsy is celebrating along with that with a special warmer and scent. Here’s a picture of it to enjoy!
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Feature Topic: Top 3 things we like about Adventureland!
- This week, we’re continuing our look at our Top 3 things series of the lands of the Magic Kingdom. We only have two lands left to cover, and this week, it’s time for Adventureland!
- Mike:
  - 1) Pirates of the Caribbean!
  - 2) Enchanted Tiki Room!
  - 3) The Jungle Cruise!
- Brenda:
  - 1) Pirates of the Caribbean!
  - 2) Magic Carpets of Aladdin!
  - 3) Sunshine Tree Terrace!
- Sophie:
  - 1) Pirates of the Caribbean!
  - 2) Enchanted Tiki Room! (Prefer the Disneyland version)
  - 3) The Orange Bird statue and the Sunshine Tree Terrace
This Day in Disney History for September 16:
- 1997: Walt Disney Records re-releases the soundtracks for The Jungle Book and Dumbo
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Peach from Finding Nemo
A little bit of Walt
- “Here is adventure. Here is romance. Here is mystery. Tropical rivers – silently flowing into the unknown. The unbelievable splendor of exotic flowers … the eerie sound of the jungle … with eyes that are always watching. This is Adventureland.” –– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: 50 Years of A Christmas Carol with Ira David Wood III

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Episode 189 – What keeps bringing us back to Disney?What keeps bringing us back to Disney?Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 189 and today we’re asking the question “What keeps bringing us back to Disney?” Why do we keep going back to Disney time and time again? Let’s find out! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: The third annual Magical Night of Hope from Give Kids the World starts back this year on December 9th. This concert with a dessert party afterwards is $50 per person for general admission and $150 per person for the VIP, which is the best seats, meet and greet with the cast, receive a special gift, and a private tour of Give Kids the World Village.
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Feature Topic: What keeps bringing us back to Disney?
- For those of you that have been following along since the beginning of our journey on January 6, 2020, this may seem like a no-brainer question. But the question for today is, “What keeps bringing us back to Disney?”
- Brenda:
  - Taking her Grandchildren to Disney for their first visit – sharing the magic with those special kids.
  - I keep going back for the food!
  - The Magic of the Holidays at Disney!
  - Because that is where she is closest to Walt Disney.
- Sophie:
  - It’s an escape from hard, stressful work days. It allows me to relax.
  - Best, guilt-free food because of all the walking I do!
  - The Cast Members
  - The kindred spirits you meet.
- Mike:
  - It’s all about the memories.
  - The food, the location, the characters, the Cast Members.
  - The rides
  - Touching the heart strings
This Day in Disney History for October 9:
- 1956: Walt Disney’s Letter to the Future
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Milo Thatch from Atlantis: The Lost Empire
A little bit of Walt
- “I am not trying to be a teacher. I want to make stories to apply to a broad field, so that mother and father can understand the need and will help the child. If we can accomplish that, our work has been worthwhile.”–– Walt Disney
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Episode 188 – Our Top 5 Favorite Disney Songs!Our Top 5 Favorite Disney Songs!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 188 and today we’re talking about *Our Top 5 Favorite Disney Songs!*** With so many songs that have been produced over the years, what do you think we selected for our favorites? Let’s find out! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: November 27, 2013; ten years ago this year, Frozen was released in theaters. I know that we took Sophie to see it way too much, but it is a great movie, and Disney is going to commemorate the 10th anniversary with ten weeks of surprises. One surprise I didn’t know was that Idina Menzel (Elsa), Kristen Bell (Anna), Jonathan Groff (Kristoff), and Josh Gad (Olaf) were all honored as Disney Legends in 2022 for their work on the films.
- Sophie: Fans lined up at Universal Orlando Resort to pay tribute to Sir Michael Gambon, the actor who played Professor Dumbledore, on hearing of his passing at the age of 82. There was a special want raising at Hogwarts Castle. This was last done last year when Robbie Coltrane, also known as Hagrid, passed away. Rest In Peace, Sir Michael.
- Brenda: Annual Passholders are getting a sneak peek at the New Moana Journey of Water and Disney quickly realized they needed to put a virtual queue in place.
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Feature Topic: Our top 5 Disney Songs!
- One of the things I absolutely love about Disney is the music. In this week’s feature topic, we are going to try and share with you what our top five Disney songs are, as well as give a brief reason as to why. What are your favorite Disney songs? Let us know and we’ll share those answers with you next week!
- Mike:
  - 5) A Whole New World – Aladdin
  - 4) Touch the Sky – Brave
  - 3) What Else Can I Do – Encanto
  - 2) We Don’t Talk About Bruno – Encanto
  - 1) Do You Wanna Build A Snowman – Frozen
- Sophie:
  - 1) Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride – Lilo & Stitch
  - 2) Steal the Show – Elemental
  - 3) Friend Like Me – Aladdin (The Broadway Musical)
  - 4) Snuff Out the Light – The Emperor’s New Groove (aka. The Kingdom of the Sun | DELETED SONG)
  - 5) Dig a Little Deeper – The Princess & the Frog
- Brenda:
  - 1) You’ll be in my heart – Phil Collins – Tarzan
  - 2) I see the Light – Tangled
  - 3) When You Wish Upon a Star – Pinocchio and Wishes
  - 4) There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow – The Sherman Brothers
  - 5) Evermore – Beauty and the Beast
This Day in Disney History for October 2:
- 1971: The Opening of the Liberty Square Riverboat
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Michael “Goob” Yagoobian from Meet the Robinsons
A little bit of Walt
- “A good concert, if you’re kind of relaxed, it can do something to you. It’s sort of an emotional break you get by listening to music.”–– Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: What keeps bringing us back to Disney?

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Episode 187 – Top 3 Things we like about Frontierland!Top 3 Things we like about Frontierland!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 187 and today we’re talking about our *Top 3 Things we like about Frontierland!*** With the changes we see going on in Frontierland, will there be three things we each like? Let’s find out! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Have you heard the one about the bear? lol
- Mike: We’re going to talk about Bruno! He made his debut in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade at the Magic Kingdom!
- Sophie: Disney reported that over 300 animals were born at Walt Disney World this year.
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Feature Topic: Top 3 things we like about Frontierland!
- This week, we’re continuing our look at each of the lands of the Magic Kingdom and what our top three things we like in each land. This week, we’re looking at Frontierland!
- Brenda:
  - 1) Walt Disney World Railroad
  - 2) Tom Sawyer Island
  - 3) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Mike:
  - 1) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  - 2) Splash Mountain
  - 3) Pecos Bill
- Sophie:
  - 1) Walt Disney World Railroad
  - 2) Tom Sawyer Island
  - 3) Country Bear Jamboree
This Day in Disney History for September 25:
- 1953: Marvin Davis completes the hub layout for Disneyland.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Mother Gothel from Tangled
A little bit of Walt
- “Part of the Disney success is our ability to create a believable world of dreams that appeals to all age groups. The kind of entertainment we create is meant to appeal to every member of the family.” –– Walt Disney
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Episode 186 – 3-Night Dreamers Trip!3-Night Dreamers Trip!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 186 and today we have a fun topic. We’re each planning a 3-Night Dreamers Trip! Where are we each staying? What parks are we going to? What are we going to eat? Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what your 3-Night Dreamers Trip would be! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: Coming to theaters October 20th – the 30th Anniversary Release of The Nightmare Before Christmas! Get ready, Daddy, we need to see it!
- Brenda: So many updates! Journey of Water officially opens on October 16th; The Haunted Mansion Movie hits Disney+ on October 4th; The Hatbox Ghost comes to Walt Disney World at the end of November, and on and on and on!
- Mike: It looks like a lot of changes are coming to Walt Disney World. The one I think I am most not liking is that the Country Bear Jamboree is getting updated music and an updated act.
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Feature Topic: A 3-Night Dreamers Trip!
- This week, we’re letting our imaginations run wild! We’re taking a dreamer’s trip to Walt Disney World to plan our own 3-night trips. Time is limited, but the budget is not, so let’s see where we each stay, where we play, where we eat, and so forth!
- Sophie:
  - Pop Century – even with an unlimited budget! – 60s room by the Hippy Dippy Pool.
  - Friday night – Disney Springs – no park this day. Fish n Chips and a dole whip dessert flight
  - Saturday – Hollywood Studios – Rise of the Resistance, bringing light sabers and FA9. Smugglers Run. Toy Story Land, Tower of Terror, but first a hotdog, One Man’s Dream. Skyliner to CBR and then to Riviera. Le Petit Cafe, then head to Epcot for Food & Wine Festival
  - Sunday – Animal Kingdom
  - Monday – Magic Kingdom
- Brenda:
  - Grand Villa at Disney’s Riviera Resort – 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 balconies, sleeps 12 people, right under Topolinos.
  - VIP Tour at 11AM – first day Magic Kingdom. Dinner at ‘Ohana, awesome cupcakes and popcorn and Diet Coke.
  - Butch & Brenda Chef’s Table at Victoria & Alberts. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. First part of the day VIP Tour of Animal Kingdom.
  - VIP Tour Guide to Hollywood Studios. Carrot Cake Cookie. Private Transport to Hoop Dee Doo Revue!
  - Breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace – VIP Tour of Epcot. Early dinner for Candlelight Processional at Via Napoli, 1st show with narrator Robert Downey, Jr.
- Mike:
  - Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  - Magic Kingdom Day – no vip tour, Dinner at ‘Ohana w/ Aunt Brenda and her crew(?), park rides, ILL but no Genie+
  - Epcot – Land Pavilion, Seas Pavilion, Journey into Imagination, World Showcase Movies, Earl Gray Tea, Voices of Liberty/American Adventure, Cosmic Rewind
  - Hollywood Studios – Build a lightsaber at Savis Workshop. Rise of the Resistance. Smugglers Run. Wookie Mode.
  - Animal Kingdom
This Day in Disney History for September 18:
- 1928: Walt Disney’s “Mickey Mouse” Trademark is granted.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- John Darling from Peter Pan
A little bit of Walt
- “Music has always had a prominent part in all our products, from the early cartoon days. So much so, in fact, that I cannot think of the pictorial story without thinking about the complementary music which will fulfill it.”-– Walt Disney
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Episode 185 – Our First Listener Questions Episode!Our First Listener Questions Episode!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 185 and today we have Our First Listener Questions Episode! We took your questions — all 21 of them, thank you very much — and gave our own unique answers to what you asked! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: Candy, Candy, and more Candy! We had a great time at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
- Sophie: Coming to Disney+ on September 13th – Elemental!
- Brenda: To be found at Disney Springs: The Minnie Witch Waffle Sundae. Cost: $8.99. Here’s what it is: “Minnie Witch Waffle Sundae is a Bubble Waffle filled with Chocolate Soft-Serve, Orange Sauce, Chocolate Cream Cookies, Candy Corn, and Chocolate Sticks.”
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Feature Topic: Our First Listener Questions Episode!
- We posted and you asked! Let’s get right into your questions for the show!
  - Sheila: Have you ever been through a Hurricane Or Tornado while visiting?
  - Cindy: Will all rides at Magic Kingdom be open during MNSSHP?
  - Cindy: What are the Holiday events at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this Christmas season?
  - Cindy: Who is the Back Stage Manager and the Silent Partner? Why does this person not want to be acknowledged?
  - Laurie: What is for lunch?
  - Laurie: Where are the best quail eggs?
  - Laurie: What is the closest ride in Epcot?
  - Cindy: When is the Animation Studio coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
  - Stephanie: What is the next ride in the works?
  - Kim: Is there really an underground world in Disney World?
  - Kim: If you only had one day, which park would you choose and why?
  - Kim: Does Mickey come to the parks every day?
  - Stephanie: Would Walt be proud of all that’s been done?
  - Laurie: Fit 2 Run has things to eat, name three.
  - Laurie: Where can you get a vegan cheese burger?
  - Laurie: How many people fit on the rafts legally?
  - Laurie: Where can you find graves and/or headstones in WDW?
  - Laurie: What are the best mocktails?
  - Laurie: Where would you live at WDW if you could?
  - Chandler: What is your favorite WDW restroom?
  - Chandler: When you wake up in the morning, what is the first Disney-related thing you think of?
This Day in Disney History for September 11:
- 1934: Ian Abercrombie is born in Essex, England
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Sarabi from the Lion King
A little bit of Walt
- “The first rule is: We create happiness. But the second is right behind it: Everyone picks up trash.”-– Walt Disney
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Episode 184 - Top 3 things we like about Liberty Square!

Top 3 things we like about Liberty Square!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 184 and today our feature topic is our Top 3 things we like about Liberty Square! This is a continuation of our periodic look at the lands of the Magic Kingdom to determine what our favorite things are in each land. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Brenda: NEW DATE: Due to Hurricane Idalia, the virtual grand reveal event for the Disney Treasure has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 5 at 11 a.m. ET.

Sophie: Coming soon to Disneyland: A Haunted Mansion expansion! “The Haunted Mansion at the Disneyland Resort will receive eerie enhancements in 2024 with an expanded outdoor queue and new Madame Leota-themed retail shop at the attraction’s exit.”

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Feature Topic: Top 3 things we like about Liberty Square!

In this episode, Brenda, Sophie, and Mike are continuing our series on the lands at the Magic Kingdom with a look at Liberty Square!

Brenda:

1) It’s always Thanksgiving and Christmas (Liberty Tree Tavern and Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe)

2) Nutella Waffle at Sleepy Hollow

3) It’s the compilation of what Walt wanted to have at Disneyland.

Sophie:

1) Haunted Mansion

2) Columbia Harbour House

3) The uniqueness of Liberty Square – it is totally unique to Walt Disney World.

Mike:

1) Liberty Belle

2) Hall of Presidents

3) The Historical relevance of the buildings and unique historical moments in American history. Also, the Haunted Mansion.

This Day in Disney History for September 4:

1918: Walt Disney survives bombing at the Federal Building in Chicago.

Disney Who’s Who Character

Cruella De Ville from 101 Dalmatians

A little bit of Walt

"That's what we storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again and again.” -- Walt Disney

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Episode 183 - Getting Ready for MNSSHP!

Getting Ready for MNSSHP!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 183 and today our feature topic is our Getting Ready for MNSSHP! Brenda is under the weather this week. Brenda, we hope you feel better soon! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Sophie: Coming to Disneyland on September 7th: Tiana’s Place! Here’s a picture of the beignets you can get there and a description from our friends at the Disney Parks Blog: “Now onto the star of the show … No restaurant inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog” could be complete without beignets, and at Tiana’s Palace, dessert is always first. But these delights aren’t your average beignets – oh, no. The House-filled Beignet features a delicious lemon icebox pie filling topped with lemon glaze for the perfect bite.”

Mike: Transportation news from the Disney Parks Blog: “Beep beep! This September, parking trams will return to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With this update, trams will once again be available at all Walt Disney World theme parks.”

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Listener Feedback:

We’ve got some feedback from our last two episodes! First, Favorites in Fantasyland:

Pam H. chimed in with her favorites from Fantasyland. Here’s what she said: “My fantasyland favs are 1. it's a small world, 2. Peter Pan, and 3. just the look of fantasyland--the color scheme of the entire area! Last time I was there, we were behind the castle as Sophie was talking about and actually sat on a bench until fireworks time. You really have to turn back and forth to watch, but little to no crowd.”

Then, we’ve got answers to our favorite Disney Princesses:

Chrissy’s List: Belle, Jasmine, Anna, Merida, Ariel

Chris: Belle,elsa, ariel, jasmine, anna

Brenda said: “Mike and Sophie this is the photo of Snow and Aleyah I couldn’t find yesterday. I’ve seen a lot of “Snow Whites” at WDW but she was certainly the most beautiful and the best likeness in my opinion.”

Pam M.: Merida, Belle, Ariel, Mulan, Anna

Robin: “I’m still thinking…”, but then added her choices: Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Elsa.

Sheila: Snow White, Merida, Tiana, Elsa and Cinderella.

Feature Topic: Gearing up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

In this episode, Sophie and Mike are talking about what they are looking forward to in this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We’ve also got some feedback from the Silent Partner and Sheila, too!

Sophie:

Most looking forward to the costumes!

Trick and treating

Neat rides expanded for Halloween.

Castle Show with the Sanderson Sisters

Mike:

Boo to you Parade

Trick and treating

Space Mountain

Halloween Fireworks

Silent Partner: Ride the Haunted Mansion

Sheila: “I want to do rides, trick o treat and see seven dwarfs at end of night”

This Day in Disney History for August 28:

1989: Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog appear at Disney/MGM Studios and leave their handprints at the Great Movie Ride!

Disney Who’s Who Character

Flower from Bambi

A little bit of Walt

“When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” -- Walt Disney

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Episode 182 - Our Top 5 Favorite Disney Princesses!

Our Top 5 Favorite Disney Princesses!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 182 and today our feature topic is our Our Top 5 Favorite Disney Princesses! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Mike: More information on Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana has been released. The most interesting thing to me is that there is both a wet and a dry path through the self-guided walkthrough attraction. So, if it’s 800 degrees like it has been, go take the wet path to cool off a little bit!

Brenda: Disney Cruise Line is going to reveal the all new Disney Treasure – the 6th in the Disney Cruise Line fleet – on August 30th at 11AM Eastern time!

Sophie: Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny is coming to Disney+ on August 29th. I’m not sure if you saw the movie or not, but we did, and Daddy, did you like it? In other news: Ahsoka premiers in 2 DAYS!

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Chris from Billy’s Closet of Magic left us some feedback on his top 3 things he likes in Fantasyland. Here’s what he said: “Number 1 the sword in the stone pull attempt..I wish I could make it lift out of the stone even once. Number 2 the philharmagic show. Number 3 the food places like Pinocchio restaurant and the Friar's Nook. You guys rock!!!”

Feature Topic: Top 5 Favorite Disney Princesses!

Mike:

5) Cinderella

4) Rapunzel

3) Belle

2) Snow White

1) Merida

Brenda:

5) Merida – for her feisty nature and individual spirit!

4) Mulan – fell in love with her during the live action. Selflessness, bravery.

3) Snow White

2) Cinderella

1) Belle

Sophie:

5) Ariel – Curious nature, adventurous, boy crazy, the only Disney princess to have a child.

4) Mulan – Prefer her animated version; 1) the way the movie is stylized and 2) her fierce sense of what is right and wrong. 547 AD in the Northern Wei Dynasty

3) Kidagakash - Atlantis the Lost Empire, scholarly, curious, cares for her people - the OLDEST disney princess

2) Rapunzel - WAY MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU KNOW

1) Tiana

This Day in Disney History for August 21:

1920: The Birth of Christopher Robin Milne

Disney Who’s Who Character

Hugo from the Hunchback of Notre Dame

A little bit of Walt

"I wanted to retain my individuality. I was afraid of being hampered by studio policies. I knew if someone else got control, I would be restrained.” -- Walt Disney

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Episode 181 - Top 3 Things we like about Fantasyland!

Top 3 Things we like about Fantasyland!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 181 and today our feature topic is our Top 3 Things we like about Fantasyland! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Sophie: Pixar’s film Elemental, which in my opinion is vastly underrated, has far exceeded what it was thought they would get, and has surpassed $400 million in sales globally. Have you seen the film?

Mike: For my cheddar today, I’m taking us over to Universal Orlando Resort! Minion Land has now officially opened! This land is all Minions, all day, and is located at Universal Studios Florida! I can’t wait to check it out!

Brenda: There are some delectable treats coming to the Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! In particular, the Black Velvet Whoopie Pie at the Liberty Square Market sounds really good. Here’s a picture!

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Listener Feedback:

Pam had an addition for our most relaxing Disney Resorts to share. Here’s what she wrote: “Hey Mike. I've got an addition to the most relaxing resorts. The first dvc reservation we had was at Old Key West. That's the most relaxing place I've ever stayed (except for POFQ). We stayed in a 3 BR grand villa which was great. My entire family was there (2 sons, their wives, 5 grands and us). My oldest said that if you didn't know you were at Disney, you wouldn't know! It was so relaxing, away from the chaos, quiet, huge, peaceful, etc. We loved it. I only wish it was on the skyliner!”

Feature Topic: Top 3 things we like about Fantasyland!

This week, we’re picking back up in our look at our favorite things in the land at the Magic Kingdom. You may remember we talked about Tomorrowland on July 10th. Today, we’re doing the same thing, but we’re focusing on Fantasyland!

Sophie:

1) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

2) “it’s a small world”

3) Fireworks Location from Fantasyland behind the Castle.

Mike:

1) Fantasyland Station of the WDW Railroad

2) Peter Pan’s Flight

3) Mickey’s PhilharMagic

Brenda:

1) Dumbo the Flying Elephant

2) Mad Hatters’ Tea Cups

3) Be Our Guest

This Day in Disney History for August 14:

1765: Stamp Act Protest

Disney Who’s Who Character

Goosey Loosey from Chicken Little

A little bit of Walt

“I decided to see every problem as the opportunity to find a solution.” -- Walt Disney

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Episode 180 - Our Top 5 most relaxing Disney Resorts!

Our Top 5 most relaxing Disney Resorts!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 180 and today our feature topic is Our Top 5 most relaxing Disney Resorts! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Brenda: Over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, there are two locations that will be opening their doors once again to feed hungry patrons with mouthwatering delights. On July 27, Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern reopened with refreshing new looks and delicious bites you are definitely going to want to try.

Sophie: The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is this Friday the 11th! We’ll be there on September 1st, but in the meantime, here are some highlights of things that you can enjoy at the party this year:

Adventureland will be taken over by a spirited pirate band and their crew. Be sure to listen for their sea shanties while their shipmates roam the land sharing tales of their explorations at sea.

Get ready for even more chances to “Stand Out” with Max Goof and his Powerline party pack at new pop-up parties throughout Magic Kingdom before this popular crew dances onto Main Street U.S.A. ahead of Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade.

The Seven Dwarfs will be returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Even if you are a little bashful, stop by and say hello! They’ll be happy to see you.

Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade will be more villainous than ever, with favorite foes Ursula, Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts and the newly announced Sanderson Sisters Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Clarabell joining the frightful finale.

Mike: Lastly, in some sad Disney news, I heard while we were at Disney that Jim Korkis has passed away at the age of 72. Jim was a Disney expert who had written several books on Disney history. I never had the opportunity to meet him, but read many of his articles online and heard many interviews with him. He will be missed and our prayers go out to his family in their time of grief.

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Feature Topic: Our Top 5 most relaxing Disney Resorts!

If you’ve been to Walt Disney World a few times or more, you’ve probably come up with an idea in your head at least of which resorts you like. This week, we’re taking a look at our top five most relaxing Disney Resorts! If you’ve never stayed at one of these resorts, this is great information on why you might want to consider doing so on your next trip!

Brenda:

5) Port Orleans Riverside (Moderate)

4) Animal Kingdom Lodge (Deluxe)

3) Wilderness Lodge (Deluxe)

2) Boardwalk Inn (Deluxe)

1) Yacht Club (Deluxe)

Sophie:

5) The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Campgrounds (Moderate)

4) Yacht Club Resort (Deluxe)

3) Caribbean Beach Resort (Moderate)

2) Pop Century (Value)

1) Riviera Resort (Deluxe)

Mike:

5) Port Orleans French Quarter (Moderate)

4) Coronado Springs Resort (Moderate)

3) Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Lodge (Deluxe Villa)

2) Yacht Club (Deluxe)

1) Grand Californian Hotel (Deluxe Villa)

This Day in Disney History for August 7:

1861: The Birth of Robert Samuel Disney, Walt's Uncle.

Disney Who’s Who Character

Carl from Meet the Robinsons

A Little Bit of Walt:

“My big brother Roy was already in Los Angeles as a patient in the Veterans Hospital. When he got out, we had more in common than brotherly love. Both of us were unemployed … and neither could get a job.

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Episode 179 - Our Plan of Attack for our Weekend Getaway!

Our Plan of Attack for our Weekend Getaway!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 179 and today our feature topic is Our Plan of Attack for our Weekend Getaway! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Mike: WDW Transportation news: Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer have announced a merger to take effect on August 1st. Gone will be the “train” themed buses of Sunshine Flyer.

Brenda: If you missed seeing Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 3 in the theaters (like Mike & Sophie), good news, you can see it on Disney+ starting on August 2nd!

Sophie: Over at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Fort Wilderness, a new Shetland pony was born on July 10 at 4AM to mom Lady. With her beautiful white coat, one day she will help pull Cinderella’s coach for weddings! Here’s a picture of her.

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Feature Topic: Our Plan of Attack for our Weekend Getaway!

Cindy, Sophie, and I will be taking Walt Disney World by storm for a long weekend in 4 days! We will be visiting the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and Epcot on Sunday. Here’s what we are hoping to take in while we are there!

This Day in Disney History for July 24:

1964: Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln; 1966: New Orleans Square opening

Disney Who’s Who Character

Heihei from Moana

A Little Bit of Walt:

“Every man is captain of his career, and there must be cooperation all around if he is to get what he wants out of life. There is no better time to begin learning this lesson than when we are young, and I think there is no better means of teaching it than through sports programs as well organized and supervised as Little League baseball. Baseball is a great teacher of an important secret of living: the giving and taking in the group, the development of qualities and behavior that will stand us in good stead through life in pursuits both personal and professional.” -- Walt Disney

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Episode 177 - Top 3 Things we like about Tomorrowland!

Gearing up for the Food & Wine Festival!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 177 and today our feature topic is Gearing up for the Food & Wine Festival! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Sophie: We are fast approaching the premiere date of Ahsoka! August 23rd can’t get here soon enough, but in the meantime, here is the official trailer for the show, which will open with 2 episodes. Enjoy! Ahsoka | Official Trailer | Disney+

Mike: In Food & Wine news, over in Canada the famous BeaverTails are returning to Epcot for the first time in 15 years!

Brenda: Two weeks ago we talked about how Mirabel is going to be going to the Fairytale Garden in the Magic Kingdom. Well, we have learned that Merida has moved to Liberty Square for her meet and greet in the Magic Kingdom!

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We asked, and you answered! The question was what are your top three things you like in Tomorrowland? Here’s what you said:

John gave us his list: “Top three of Tomorrowland: 1.). People Mover and Carousel of Progress, great thing to take a rest on if starting to get tired. 2.). Tron and Space Mountain to get the juices going. 3.) Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin for fun.”

Cindy has a great answer: “This may sound strange, but there is something about walking around Tomorrowland at night with the area music playing that I just love!”

Bruce said: “As someone who attended the 1964-65 World’s Fair, the Carousel of Progress reminds me why I love WDW.”

The Backstage Manager (Cindy) said: “Monster Inc Laugh Floor, Space Mountain, People Mover.”

Stephanie said: “Astro Orbiter, People Mover and Buzz!” and “Shane’s top pick is Monsters inc!”

Pam said: “Buzz, Carousel of Progress, and Monsters Inc Laugh Floor”

Feature Topic: Gearing up for the Food & Wine Festival!

For this week, we are each going to pick three of the kiosks for the Food & Wine Festival and tell you which ones we pick and what we would get from them. There’s no wrong answer here, so you can pick one food item, one drink item, one of each, multiple items, and on and on!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/food-wine-marketplaces/

Sophie:

The Alps

Dark Chocolate Fondue w/ Berries, Pound Cake, and Meringues (plant based)

Frozen Rosé

China

Crispy Duck Bao Bun w/ Hoisin Sauce (NEW)

Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings w/ house-made Sweet-n-Spicy Sauce

Passion Fruit Bubble Tea

ByeJoe Punch: Chinese BaiJiu Spirit, Pińa Colada Mix, Lychee Syrup and Sparkling Water

Brazil

Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread

Ireland

Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake w/ Irish cream Liqueur Custard

Bunratty Mead Honey Wine

Shimmering Sips by CORKCICLE

Guava Cake w/ Whipped Cream and Coconut (plant based)

Mimosa Flight

Mike:

The Alps

Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette

China

Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings w/ house-made Sweet-n-Spicy Sauce

Japan

Japan - Beef Wa-Gyu Don: Traditional Japanese Rice Bowl with American Wagyu Beef over Steamed White Rice (NEW)

Brew-Wing at the Odyssey

Either Garlic-Parmesan Wings or Orange-Cardamom Wings (NEW)

Belgium

Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream

Flavors of America

Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Brenda:

Belgium

Beer Braised Beef w/ smoked gouda mashed potatoes

Belgian Waffle w/ warm chocolate ganache

Japan

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Episode 177 - Top 3 Things we like about Tomorrowland!

Top 3 Things we like about Tomorrowland!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 177 and today our feature topic is our Top 3 Things we like about Tomorrowland! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Brenda: After years of not having any in-room offers – also known as bounceback offers – in WDW Resort rooms, they are finally coming back! Disney started emailing guests who checked out on July 5 and beyond about the offer. They have also begun putting information in guest rooms. The bounceback offer covers almost all of the dates in 2024! If you visit and see this, reach out to your travel professional and they will gladly help you book that offer for you.

Sophie: I saw a post that the Journey of Water - Inspired by Moana walkthrough attraction construction is almost complete! This is exciting because we should have an opening date for when it opens at some point. Right now, of course, it says “Opening Late 2023”.

Mike: This week we were going to be talking about the Food and Wine Festival, specifically about the kiosks we want to try and what we would eat and drink at those kiosks. However, we haven’t been able to find concrete information about what kiosks there will be this year, nor could we find actual menus, so we are pushing this talk out just a little bit until we have more information. If we recorded this for this week, we’d be looking at last year's kiosks and hoping that they would still be there this year.

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Feature Topic: Top 3 Things we like about Tomorrowland!

Brenda:

Carousel of Progress! It represents Walt’s Vision of the Future!

Space Mountain

TRON Lightcycle / Run

Sophie:

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover!

Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

Mike:

Monster’s Inc., Laugh Floor

Buzz Lightyear

Club 626

This Day in Disney History for July 10:

1941: The death of Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton

Disney Who’s Who Character

James (Tiana's Dad) from The Princess and the Frog

A Little Bit of Walt:

“Tomorrow will be better as long as America keeps alive the ideals of freedom and a better life.” -- Walt Disney

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Episode 176 - Top 10 Patriotic Foods at WDW!

Top 10 Patriotic Foods at WDW!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 176 and today our feature topic is our Top 10 Patriotic Foods at WDW! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Mike: Disney has filed a permit to transform the Fairytale Garden at the Magic Kingdom from themed after Brave to the Family Madrigal. This is to replace the Merida meet and greet with one featuring Mirabel (and perhaps even Bruno)

Brenda: Disney is celebrating Independence Day again this year at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot! “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will have shows at the Magic Kingdom on July 3rd and 4th at 9:20PM. Epcot will feature a special “EPCOT Forever” with a Fourth of July finale called the “Heartbeat of Freedom” on July 4th at 9PM.

Sophie: Disney has released a new Daisy Duck ear headband. You can find them at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. What do you think?

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Feature Topic: Top 10 Patriotic Foods at WDW

Mike:

10) Grilled Corn on the Cob - Harambe Fruit Market

9) Classic Bacon Cheeseburger - D-Luxe Burger

8) All-Beef Hot Dog - Casey’s Corner

7) Patriot’s Platter - Liberty Tree Tavern

6) NC Chopped Pork BBQ - Regal Eagle

5) “All American” Churro - Various Locations

4) Turkey Leg - Various Locations

3) Funnel Cake with Powdered Sugar - Sleepy Hollow

2) Soft-Serve Waffle Cone, Chocolate - Anandapur Food Truck

1) Main Street, U.S.A. Popcorn

Brenda:

10) Corn Dog at Sleepy Hollow

9) Used to be Coney Island Hot Dog, now Hot Dog at Casey’s Corner

8) BBQ Platter at Whispering Canyon Cafe

7) Caramel Apple at Karamell Kuche

6) Angus Bacon Cheeseburger at Cosmic Ray’s

5) Fried Chicken at Hoop Dee Doo Revue

4) Strawberry Shortcake at Hoop Dee Doo Revue

3) Ice Cream Sundae at Beaches & Cream

2) Nutella Waffle with Berries at Sleepy Hollow

1) Independence Day Cupcakes from everywhere!

Sophie:

10) Nutella Waffle at Sleepy Hollow

9) Funnel Cake at American Adventure Pavilion

8) All American Sundae at The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

7) Johnny Appleseed Warm Apple Cake at Liberty Tree Tavern

6) Jumbo Turkey Leg - Various Locations

5) Kansas City Smoked Half Chicken at the Regal Eagle

4) Grandpa Jean’s Chicken Pot Pie at 50’s Prime Time Cafe

3) Hot Dog from Casey’s Corner

2) “I Cannot Tell a Lie” Milkshake - Liberty Tree Tavern

1) Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar - Various Locations

This Day in Disney History for July 3:

1910: The birth of Marcellite Garner

Disney Who’s Who Character

Mr. Potato Head from Toy Story

A Little Bit of Walt:

“It’s a mistake not to give people a chance to learn to depend on themselves while they are young.” -- Walt Disney

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Episode 175 - What's In Your Disney Bag?

What's In Your Disney Bag?

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 175 and today our feature topic is What's In Your Disney Bag? Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Sophie: Disney has released a new Christmas party for Hollywood Studios! It’s called Disney Jollywood Nights and is on select nights from November 11-December 20, 2023. This is a special ticket event that will run from 8:30PM - 12:30AM. Tickets for the Jollywood Nights go on sale starting June 29th and prices range from $159 - $179 per person.

Mike: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning again for 2023. Party nights are from November 9th - December 22nd, 2023, and tickets for the party go on sale on June 29th for Resort Guests, with prices ranging from $159 - $199 per person.

Brenda: There are a lot of holiday goings-on at Walt Disney World this year, including a “Frozen Holiday Surprise” at Cinderella Castle, the Candlelight Processional at Epcot from November 24 - December 20, 2023, and more!

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Feature Topic: What’s in your Disney Bag?

Sophie:

Food and Wine Water Bottle

Phone

Sunglasses

Hair Ties

Hand Fans from China for cooling

Disney Wallet “Lady and the Tramp” Loungefly Wallet

Brenda:

Magic Band or KTTW Card

Phone Charger

Sweater, even in the summertime!

Minnie Ears

First Aid Kit and epipen and benadryl

Poncho or umbrella

Dry socks

Autograph book and markers

Chapstick, sun screen, hand sanitizer, tissues, gum

Mike:

Digital Camera SLR

Gimbal

Money

Snacks

Eyeglass repair kit

Ear plugs

Pressed Penny storage and pin trading

This Day in Disney History for June 26:

1909: The birth of Woolie Reitherman, one of Walt's Nine Old Men

Disney Who’s Who Character

Maurice from Beauty and the Beast

A Little Bit of Walt:

“We developed so many talents as we went along that I lay awake nights figuring out how to use them. That’s how we became so diversified. It was a natural branching out.” -- Walt Disney

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Episode 174 - Mike's WDW FAM Recap

Mike's WDW FAM Recap!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 174 and today our feature topic is Mike's WDW FAM Recap! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Brenda: We here at On the Road with Mickey would like to take a moment to salute Dorothy “Pat” Rudd, who was honored as the Veteran of the Day at the Magic Kingdom during the Flag Retreat on June 7th. At 101 years old, Pat is a World War II veteran for the US Navy, and to this day can still be found volunteering at local VA hospitals in Central Florida.

Sophie: Coming to Disney+ August 23rd: Star Wars: Ahsoka!

Mike: Sad news out of Animal Kingdom Park as we learned that Dugan, one of the white rhinos at the park, passed away on June 1st. He was born in 1995. He is survived by Ranger, Mylo, and Logan.

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Feature Topic: Mike’s WDW FAM Trip Recap

Before we get started on Mike’s recap of the Pixie Vacations WDW FAM that he was on, we have a couple of answers on favorite quick service restaurants at the resorts:

Sheila listed her favorites: “Value Resort - I have never stayed at one, but, I did visit you and have breakfast at the POP once and the waffle bounty platter is great. Moderate - Center town market has some great choices. The avocado toast is amazing. Deluxe - This one is hard because there are a lot of great choices; but I have to go with Riviera Primo Piatto. They have the best croque madame and I like to dip mine in berry jam. I only listed breakfast because when I do stay at a resort that is when I eat quick service.

Robin said: “I've got to say breakfast at Riverside is my favorite hands down! Was that what you were looking for? That side dish of delicious granddaughters was the icing on my Mickey waffle!

This Day in Disney History for June 19:

The birthday of Sophie, and also of Michael Broggie!

Disney Who’s Who Character

Pascal from Tangled

A Little Bit of Walt:

"One of the greatest satisfactions in our work here at the studio is the warm relationship that exists within our cartoon family. Mickey, Pluto, Goofy and the whole gang have always been a lot of fun to work with. But like many large families, we have a problem child. You're right, it's Donald Duck." -- Walt Disney

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Episode 173 – Best Resort Quick Service Restaurants!Best Resort Quick Service Restaurants!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 173 and today our feature topic is the Best Resort Quick Service Restaurants! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: On May 31st we were able to look up pricing for 2024 for Walt Disney World. Additionally, we were able to add the Disney Dining Packages to our pricing “for the first time in forever.” 🙂 May 31st also saw the usual crash and burn of the Disney pricing engine whenever a new package, promotion, or anything different opens up for Disney.
- Brenda: But now at least, we have real pricing on the costs of the Disney Dining Plan and Quick Service Dining Plan. The 2024 pricing for the Disney Dining Plan is $94.28 per guest ages 10+, per night. The price for Guests 3-9 is $29.69 per guest, per night. For the Quick Service Dining Plan, the price is $57.01 per guest ages 10+, per night, and $23.83 per guest ages 3-9, per night.
- Sophie: Over on the west coast, the Oogie Boogie Bash is returning for this year. The first party night will be September 5th, and tickets go on sale for Magic Key Holders June 27th, and June 29th for the general public.
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Feature Topic: *Best Resort Quick Service Restaurants!***
- Today, we’re taking a look at our choices for the Best Resort Quick Service Restaurants! We’re going to do this by resort category, so we’re each going to share our top quick service location for Value, Moderate, and Deluxe resorts.
- Value Resorts:
  - Mike: Petals Pool Bar at Pop Century
  - Brenda: Landscape of Flavors at Art of Animation
  - Sophie: Everything Pop at Pop Century
- Moderate Resorts:
  - Mike: P&J’s Southern Takeout at Fort Wilderness
  - Brenda: Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory at POFQ; also Riverside Mill Food Court at Port Orleans Riverside
  - Sophie: Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory at POFQ; HM Riverside Mill and Centertown Market at CBR
- Deluxe Resorts:
  - Mike: Primo Piatto at Riviera Resort
  - Brenda: Capt. Cooks at Polynesian for Tonga Toast, also Contempo Cafe at Contemporary Resort
  - Sophie: La Petite Cafe at Riviera Resort; HM Primo Piatto at Riviera Resort
This Day in Disney History for June 5:
- 1930: Arctic Antics Silly Symphony cartoon; 1934: Trademark of “Mickey Mouse”
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Kronk***from The Emperor’s New Groove*
A Little Bit of Walt:
- *“Money is something I understand only vaguely, and think about it only when I don’t have enough to finance my current enthusiasm, whatever it may be. All I know about money is that I have to have it to do things. I don’t want to bank my dividends, I’d rather keep my money working. I regard it as a moral obligation to pay back borrowed money. When I make a profit, I don’t squander it or hide it away; I immediately plow it back into a fresh project. I have little respect for money as such; I regard it merely as a medium for financing new ideas. I neither wish, nor intend to amass a personal fortune. Money – or rather the lack of it to carry out my ideas – may worry me, but it does not excite me. Ideas excite me.” — Walt Disney***
Coming Next Week: Mike’s WDW Fam Trip Recap**

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Episode 172 – Celebrating Birthdays at Disney!Celebrating Birthdays at Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 172 and today our feature topic is Celebrating Birthdays at Disney! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: In surprising and yet not surprising news, Disney announced that the Galactic Starcruiser experiment is ending at the end of September, with the September 28-30 launch being the final launch (which is also now sold out). The idea behind it was good, but the price was not, and ultimately people spoke with their wallets.
- Mike: Recently, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro reported that at this time, Disney is not interested in building any smaller, regional parks. Instead, they are going to focus their resources on their core parks at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and beyond.
- Brenda: Just a reminder that Disney released a new ticket for the summer. Called the 4-Park Magic Ticket, it is a 4 day base ticket for $99 per day. The total of the ticket is $396 plus tax. You don’t need park reservations with this ticket, but you have to go to each of the four parks. You can’t use all 4 days at the Magic Kingdom, for example. Also, you can’t add on and do Park Hopper with the ticket. Still, $99 per day is a good price in our opinion!
- Sophie: Starting June 14th, breakfast is back at The Garden Grill Restaurant! You can book it now, so go check it out if you are interested!
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Feature Topic: Celebrating Birthdays at Disney!
- We are coming up on 2/3rds of our team and their birthdays! Brenda and Sophie are both June babies so I thought it would be great to talk about ways we can celebrate birthdays at Disney!
- You can celebrate your birthday up to six months before or six months after your birthday, so celebrate year round!
- Take in a Dessert Party! So many yummy treats. They have standing dessert parties and sitting dessert parties.
- Building a lightsaber for your birthday!
- Shopping for a new snowglobe for her collection!
- What is your character meal for your birthday?
  - Sophie: The Crystal Palace
  - Brenda: Hollywood & Vine
  - Mike: Tusker House
- Swirls on the Water at Disney Springs – Dole Whip Flight
- Favorite Ride for your birthday:
  - Sophie: Gran Fiesta Tour, Living with the Land, Mission: SPACE
  - Brenda: Guardians of the Galaxy, Cosmic Rewind
  - Mike: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Brenda’s Favorite Dessert: Ger’s Bread and Butter Bread Pudding!
- Sophie’s Favorite Dessert: Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake or Milkshakes
- Mike’s Favorite Dessert: Banana Split
- Room decorations for your room! Order ahead on that.
This Day in Disney History for May 29:
- 1941: Labor strike at the Disney Studios.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Zazu***from The Lion King*
A Little Bit of Walt:
- *“We’re still doing a bit of everything. We’re building a top-notch show at Disneyland called Pageant of the Presidents. It’s the story of America through the Presidents, and it’s got the darndest electronic system you ever saw. All you do is push a button and it takes off. It’ll have full-size animated figures. No actors.“ — Walt Disney***
Coming Next Week: The Best Resort Food Courts on Disney Property!**

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Episode 171 – Should I buy the Disney Dining Plan?Should I buy the Disney Dining Plan?Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 171 and today we’re looking to answer the following question: “Should I buy the Disney Dining Plan?” Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Eat to the Beat Dining Packages for the Epcot Food & Wine Festival will be going on sale July 6th. There are some great performers to be seen, starting July 28 and going all the way through November 13.
- Sophie: If you never had an opportunity to see Avatar: The Way of Water in the theater, well, never fear. It will be debuting on Disney+ on June 7th, so you can watch it at home!
- Mike: The trailer for Disney’s Haunted Mansion movie was released the other day. The movie release date is July 28th, and will be rated PG-13. I’ve got to say, it looks like it may be a bit scary, but it also has some big name actors in it. Sophie, do you want to go see it?
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Feature Topic: Should I buy the Disney Dining Plan?
- Introduction:
  - After a long hiatus due to Covid, the Disney Dining Plan is coming back for packages in 2024! Since it has been so long since we had the dining plans, it seemed like a good topic to talk about it and help you answer the question: “Should I buy the Disney Dining Plan?”
- Overview of the Disney Dining Plan options:
  - Quick Service Dining Plan
    - Everyone in the travel party that is age 3 and up receives 2 quick service dining credits and 1 snack credit for each night of their stay. In addition, each person aged 3 and up will receive a resort-refillable mug that is theirs to keep after their trip.
  - Disney Dining Plan
    - Everyone in the travel party that is age 3 and up receives 1 Table-Service Meal, 1 quick service meal, and 1 snack credit for each night of their stay. In addition, each person aged 3 and up will also receive a resort-refillable mug.
- Questions to ask and consider:
  - Do we know what the cost is for each plan?
  - When can we add the dining plan to our trip?
  - Is the expense worth it?
  - Why would I consider adding the Disney Dining Plan?
  - Which plan should I purchase?
This Day in Disney History for May 22:
- 1964: Lawyers from Disney meet in Orlando to look at a parcel of land.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Rapunzel***from Tangled*
A Little Bit of Walt:
- *“The theater of education will be any marketplace, public square, hill, or dale where power can be found to project a motion picture on a screen.” — Walt Disney***
Coming Next Week: Celebrating Birthdays at Disney!**

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Episode 170 – Why you should celebrate Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) at Disney!Why you should celebrate Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) at Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 170 and our feature topic this week is Why you should celebrate Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) at Disney! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: 2024 Disney Vacation Packages will be available starting May 31st, so if you are looking to plan your trip for next year, reach out to Brenda or myself!
- Brenda: Also back for 2024, the Disney Dining Plan! You can add the Quick Service or Disney Dining Plan to your package quote on May 31st for arrivals January 9, 2024 or later!
- Sophie: Also, starting on January 9, 2024, no longer will we need to make park reservations for which parks we’re going to visit!
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Feature Topic: Why you should celebrate Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) at Disney!
- The Weather at Disney for Mother’s Day is better than for Father’s Day!
- Can buy Mom multiple Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars as gifts!
- Time away from everything work related with her kids/grandkids and being with family. Enjoying time together!
- Favorite flowers – Daisies and also Daisy Duck. Flower and Garden Festival.
- Families can all come together in one location to celebrate Mom & Dad.
- Surprising Dad with “Best Dad” ears to tell about going to Disney to celebrate!
- Celebrating Sophie’s Birthday and Father’s Day all at the same time.
- Something for everyone to enjoy!
- A Spa day is a great way to enjoy some quiet time. Maybe take in a round of golf.
- Celebrating Mom & Dad with great dining reservations!
- As long as you think of your Mom and Dad, and do something with them in mind, you will find something that they will be happy with.
This Day in Disney History for May 15:
- 1928: Plane Crazy premiers as a sneak preview at a theater on Sunset Boulevard.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Mr. Ray***from Finding Nemo*
A Little Bit of Walt:
- *“As I remember, it was the toughest period l’ve had in my whole life. It wasn’t a worry of losing anything, it was just sort of a big disappointment in a lot of things. But something comes out of it. Sometimes you’ve got to build yourself up and explode. And then you begin to pick up the pieces and take stock.” — Walt Disney***
Coming Next Week: Should I purchase the Disney Dining Plan?**

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Episode 169 – Your favorite Disney Restaurant versus Your favorite Universal Restaurant!Your favorite Disney Restaurant versus Your favorite Universal Restaurant!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 169 and our feature topic this week is our Your favorite Disney Restaurant versus Your favorite Universal Restaurant! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: May 1st kicked off the start of Disney Cruise Line’s 25th Anniversary Season! They’re calling it their Silver Anniversary at Sea. With a signature song called Shimmering Seas, new character attire, themed food and beverages commemorating the anniversary, and new entertainment and merchandise, there is something for everyone!
- Sophie: Former head of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis was honored with a window at Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently. Located above the Hollywood & Vine restaurant, the window reads: Flower Street Pictures; Bob Weis, Studio Head; “Our Productions Entertain the World”, and is a fitting tribute to a man who’s Disney career spanned over 40 years!
- Mike: Adventures by Disney is expanding their destinations in 2024, and one of the locations you can take an Adventure to is Colombia, the country that provided the inspiration for the film Encanto! This Adventure is an 8 day, 7 night journey for Guests ages 5 and up, and starts at $4,999 per adult. In addition to Colombia, in 2024 you can also take in the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, and an adventure to New Zealand!
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Feature Topic: Your favorite Disney Restaurant versus Your favorite Universal Restaurant!
- Brenda:
  - Disney: ‘Ohana
    - All you care to eat. Bread, salad, wings, dumplings, teriyaki beef, ohana noodles, 2nd best bread pudding.
    - Atmosphere, great smells, a favorite.
  - Universal: BigFire at City Walk
    - Wood fired grill, steaks, burgers. Brenda had Bourbon fondue cheese. Wedge salad. Smoked pork mac and cheese. Dessert: Tableside s’mores.
- Sophie:
  - Disney: Raglan Road at Disney Springs
    - The Vibe; loud, boisterous, live dancers, music, Irish River Dancing, bright.
    - Fish and Chips, chips had garlic parmesan butter on top and that set them over the top. Dessert was Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding
  - Universal: Toothsome Chocolate Factory Emporium at City Walk
    - Reminds her of Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory
    - Steampunk Victorian Gothic Vibes, over the top architecture.
    - Incredible milkshakes!
- Mike:
  - Universal: The Three Broomsticks
  - Disney: Yak & Yeti
This Day in Disney History for May 8:
- 1913: The Birth of Bob Clampett
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Rabbit***from Peter Pan*
A Little Bit of Walt:
- *“The possibilities of the animated cartoon as a medium of education is virtually limitless. Its field is bound only by the capability of men to use it for its full possibilities..” — Walt Disney***
Coming Next Week: Why you should celebrate Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) at Disney!**

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Episode 168 – Top Three Places to get Pizza at WDW!*Top Three Places to get Pizza at WDW!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 168 and our feature topic this week is our Top Three Places to get Pizza at WDW!* Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: Dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party were recently released! Starting on August 11th, there will be 38 nights of party fun! Prices for the party vary depending on the night you are looking to attend.
- Brenda: Guardians of the Galaxy 3 hits the theaters on May 5th! I know that Mike & Sophie are going to go see it, right guys? What about our listeners? Who’s interested in seeing it?
- Mike: Sophie, Brenda, Grogu, and myself would like to thank all of you that have joined us on our podcast adventure since Sophie and I started on January 6, 2020. It continually amazes us how we are fast approaching our 200th episode of On the Road with Mickey, and of late, the number of listens we’ve had is skyrocketing faster than ever! Thanks for listening along on our journey!
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Feature Topic: **Top Three Places to get Pizza at WDW!****
- Mike:
  - 1) Il Mulino at the WDW Swan – Rustica $20
  - 2) PizzeRizzo at Hollywood Studios
  - 3) Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory Large Pepperoni Pizza $19.99
- Sophie:
  - 1) Everything Pop Pizza at Pop Century
  - 2) Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom Park
  - 3) Pinocchio Village Haus Flatbread Pizza
- Brenda:
  - 1) Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria – Quattro Formaggi (4 cheese)
  - 2) Trattoria al Forno Margarita Pizza with no tomato.
  - 3) Blaze Pizza at Disney Springs White Top Pizza
This Day in Disney History for May 1:
- 1898: The Birth of Hazel Mae Sewell Bounds
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Friar Tuck***from Robin Hood*
A Little Bit of Walt:
- (About WDW) “We know what our goals are; we know what we hope to accomplish. And believe me, it’s the most exciting and challenging assignment we have ever tackled at Walt Disney Productions.” *— Walt Disney***
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Episode 167 – Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom Park!Celebrating the* *25th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom Park!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 167 and our feature topic this week is Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom Park!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Of course, as you know from our feature topic, this past Saturday was the 25th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom Park! In addition, April 16th was the 22nd anniversary of the opening of Animal Kingdom Lodge!
- Sophie: More Animal Kingdom news – in celebration of Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of Animal Kingdom, there is a rare Meet & Greet at the Tree of Life with Baloo and King Louie from the Jungle Book!
- Mike: Rounding out our look at Animal Kingdom Cheddar, Dug and Russell from Up can be found on the Flotilla that you see on the water! They are here as part of the Earth Day and Animal Kingdom celebrations.
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Feature Topic: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom Park!
- Brenda:
  - 1) Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour
  - 2) Expedition Everest! Specifically at the Anandapur Food Truck
  - 3) Tusker House Restaurant
  - 4) Kilimanjaro Safaris
  - 5) Kali River Rapids
- Sophie:
  - 1) Expedition Everest!
  - 2) Avatar: Flight of Passage
  - 3) Festival of the Lion King
  - 4) The Magic of Animal Kingdom
  - 5) Rivers of Light
- Mike:
  - 1) Evening Extra Magic Hours Block Party at DinoLand, U.S.A.
  - 2) Pocahontas and her Forest Friends
  - 3) Finding Nemo: The Musical
  - 4) Navi River Journey
  - 5) Rafiki’s Planet Watch
This Day in Disney History for April 24:
- 2009: Marty Sklar announces his upcoming retirement.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Scuttle***from The Little Mermaid*
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “To retreat from any of the principles handed down by our forefathers, who shed their blood for the ideals we still embrace, would be a complete victory for those who would destroy liberty and justice for the individual.” — Walt Disney****
Coming Next Week: Top Three Places to get Pizza at WDW!

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Episode 166 – Wizarding World of Harry Potter!*Wizarding World of Harry Potter!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! Brenda is out this week on a well-deserved cruise with her husband Butch for some R&R, so she’s out this week, but will be back next week! This is episode 166 and our feature topic this week is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates have been released! If you want to go to the Festival, the dates are from July 27th – November 18th, 2023! That’s 114 days this year for the festival!
- Mike: It’s back! Beginning on June 14, 2023, the Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT will resume serving breakfast! You can enjoy cinnamon breakfast bread, scrambled eggs, cheesy potato casserole, Mickey-shaped waffles, and more! The prices are $42 per adult, and $27 per child.
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Feature Topic: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
- Sophie:
  - 1) Visiting Universal Hollywood with Jagan
  - 2) Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
  - 3) The Leaky Cauldron – fish and chips!
  - 4) Honeydukes
  - 5) Epic Universe: Wizarding World
- Mike:
  - 1) Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
  - 2) Ollivanders Wand Shop
  - 3) The Three Broomsticks
  - 4) Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlor
  - 5) Hogwarts Express
This Day in Disney History for April 17:
- 1924: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Merger creates MGM Studios
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **The Magic Mirror***from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs*
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “I dream, I test my dreams against my beliefs, I dare to take risks, and I execute my vision to make those dreams come true.” — Walt Disney**
Coming Next Week: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom Park!

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Episode 165 – *Trip Recaps from Brenda and Sophie!**Trip Recaps from Brenda and Sophie!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 165 and our feature topic this week is our Trip Recaps from Brenda and Sophie! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- First, a correction. In our last episode, I mistakenly thought that the Grandson of EP Ripley was the one who operated that train at the Disneyland Railroad. It is actually the Grandson of Ward Kimball that has operated the Ward Kimball #5 Locomotive at the Disneyland Railroad. How awesome is that!
- Mike: It was recently announced by Dwayne Johnson that there is going to be a live action version of Moana coming to the screen!
- Mike: Under our Cheez-Whiz category, there is a rumor that nighttime parades are coming back to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and that, after a summer run at Disneyland, the Main Street Electrical Parade will be returning to Walt Disney World! No official confirmation, which is why this is cheez–whiz, but we’ll look to verify also!
- Mike: There is another Cheez-Whiz rumor that there is an untitled Mickey Mouse Film Project and Chris Pratt said he will be the lead voice in the film. It is slated to hit the screen in 2025!
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Feature Topic: Trip Recaps from Brenda and Sophie!
- Sophie:
  - Megacon Orlando
  - 5) Costumes – making the costumes was very stressful!
  - 4) Swag – “Trick or treating for Adults”
  - 3) Easter Eggs at the Grand Floridian
  - 2) The People
  - 1) Her lightsabers!
- Brenda:
  - Celebrity Cruise Line – Celebrity Beyond
  - 5) Absolutely beautiful! The level of creativity was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful.
  - 4) Went with Linda, her older sister. Infinity Balcony – different from a verandah and was nicer than they thought it would be.
  - 3) Food – My Time Dining plus could eat at whichever restaurant they wanted instead of rotational dining like Disney has. Food was really good.
  - 2) The pools – really large, very accommodating, big main pool, two infinity pools, two story champagne glasses that were hot tubs. Great number of shady spots around the pools that were really helpful.
  - 1) The Cruise – being on the open water is soothing to the soul.
This Day in Disney History for April 11:
- 1925: Roy Oliver Disney marries Edna Francis
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Clarabelle Cow***from Mickey and Friends*
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “A word may be said in regard to the concept and conduct of Disneyland‘s operational tone. Although various sections will have the fun and flavor of a carnival or amusement park, there will be none of the ‘pitches,’ game wheels, sharp practices, and devices designed to milk the visitor’s pocketbook.” *— Walt Disney***
Coming Next Week: We’re taking a journey into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort!

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Episode 164 – *Top 5 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey!**Top 5 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 164 and our feature topic this week while Brenda is on a Celebrity Cruise is our *Top 5 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey!*** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: Over at Disneyland, Mickey’s Toontown reopened on March 19th! This wasn’t just about opening Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in the land, they did some retheming in other areas as well. One thing I really like, the Runaway Railway attraction is located in the El Capitoon Theater.
- Mike: TRON over at the Magic Kingdom has started a soft opening of the attraction as of March 20th! The official opening date is April 4th. In addition, the Magic Kingdom will continue to offer Individual Lightning Lane access for 7 Dwarfs Mine Train in addition to offering it for TRON.
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Feature Topic: *Top 5 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey!*
- Sophie:
  - 5) Episode 162 – Best Dessert at any restaurant!
  - 4) Twelve Days of Disney, episode 151, December 26, 2022!
  - 3) The Nine Old Men Series we did with Brenda. In particular I liked the third part of that series (episode 56 2/8/2021) because that was when we made it official and Brenda joined us full time!
  - 2) A Conversation with Ira David Wood III, Episode 141, October 10, 2022
  - 1) A Tribute to Walt Disney, Episode 148, December 5, 2022
- Mike:
  - 5) Yehaa Bob song episode 20, 1st video show
  - 4) Twelve Days of Disney, episode 151, December 26, 2022!
  - 3) The Nine Old Men Series we did with Brenda. In particular I liked the third part of that series (episode 56 2/8/2021) because that was when we made it official and Brenda joined us full time!
  - 2) 100th Episode of On the Road with Mickey, December 13, 2021
  - 1) Sophie’s 21st Birthday Trip Recap episode 129, 7/11/2022
  - Honorable Mentions
    - Episode 141, 10/10/2022, A Conversation with Ira David Wood III
    - Episode 99, 12/6/2021, Celebrating the Disney Community
    - Episode 58, 2/22/2021, When Disney Goes Above and Beyond
This Day in Disney History for March 27:
- 1999: Disneyland Railroad Train #2, the E.P. Ripley, is rededicated.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **“Stanley” Hook Hand**from Tangled****
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” — Walt Disney****
Coming Next Week: No episode, but in two weeks, Sophie’s Recap of MegaCon Orlando, and Brenda’s Recap of the Celebrity Cruise**

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Episode 163 – *Aunt Brenda Goes to Washington!**Aunt Brenda Goes to Washington!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 163 and our feature topic this week is Aunt Brenda Goes to Washington! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: Moana comes to Animal Kingdom starting on April 22nd for a new Meet & Greet! Also, later this summer, Figment will be coming to the Imagination! Pavilion. Lastly, in the fall, Mirabel from Encanto will be greeting guests at Fairytale Garden, which will be transformed into a space reminiscent of la Familia Madrigal.
- Sophie: The Mandalorian – or should we call it “Grogu and his buddies” …
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Feature Topic: Aunt Brenda Goes to Washington!
- Brenda recently had a wonderful trip to Washington, D.C. with her sisters. Here is her story about that trip and all it meant to her!
  - Favorite Planner: Krissyanne Designs – https://www.krissyanne.com/
  - Stayed at the Lyle Hotel
  - Favorite Part: Go Wild is a unique group that loves crafty things over other things. When they get together, it’s like coming home. Speakers were wonderful. Meeting people in person was wonderful. Best part is the SWAG!
  - Some of the Talks:
    - The Practice of being yourself – Angelia Trinadad
    - Craft Your Life – Amy Tangerine
    - From Surviving to Thriving – Sierra Friend
    - Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free – Alex L.
    - Favorites: Post Secret by Frank Warren and Define Your Role: A Conversation with Renée Elise Goldsberry
  - Nighttime Monument Tour
  - Sisters did Mount Vernon
  - Library of Congress
  - Arlington National Cemetery
    - Changing of the Guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    - Robert E. Lee’s House
    - Goldie
This Day in Disney History for March 20:
- 1948: Disney’s The Song of the South wins two Oscars
  - Allie Wrubel & Ray Gilbert win for their song “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah,” and actor James Baskett wins an Honorary Award for his heartwarming portrayal of Uncle Remus. This makes Baskett the first black male to ever win an Academy Award and the first actor to win an Oscar for a performance in a Disney feature.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- *Maudie* from Brave.
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “Never get bored or cynical. Yesterday is a thing of the past.” — Walt Disney**
Coming Next Week: Sophie & Mike’s Top 5 Episodes of On the Road with Mickey**

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Episode 162 – *Best Desserts at any Restaurant*!*Best Desserts at any Restaurant!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 162 and our feature topic this week is the Best Desserts at any Restaurant! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- First, a correction. Last week I inadvertently called the new Moana attraction they are creating at Epcot the Way of Water, but that’s incorrect. The official name is Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.
- Sophie: Over at Disneyland, the Disney Vacation Club has been building a DVC component to the Disneyland Hotel. It’s called The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, and it will be welcoming guests on September 28, 2023!
- Mike: Well, the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom is starting to wind down. The decorations are starting to come down, and WDW is starting to transition to the 100 Years of Magic.
- Brenda: Typhoon Lagoon reopens March 19th and Blizzard Beach is closing on March 19th.
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Feature Topic: Best Desserts at any restaurant
- Sophie:
  - Berry ~~pound cake~~ Shortcake from Garden Grill
  - Runner up: Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake from Liberty Tree
- Brenda:
  - Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding at Raglan Road
  - Runner up: Sticky Toffee Pudding at Rose & Crown
- Mike:
  - Dessert Party treats
  - Runner up: A whole list, watch the video!
This Day in Disney History for March 13:
- 1928: Walt Disney sends a telegram to his brother Roy stating “Everything will be OK”.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- *Bonnie* from the Toy Story Movies.
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “Today we are shapers of the world of tomorrow.” — Walt Disney**
Coming Next Week: Aunt Brenda Goes to Washington!**

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Episode 161 – *Best Dinner Entree at any Restaurant*!*Best Dinner Entrees at any Restaurant!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 161 and our feature topic this week is the Best Dinner Entrées at any Restaurant! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: In refurbishment news, we have some good things to report! Kali River Rapids was supposed to be closed through March 17 for refurbishment, but it reopened almost 3 weeks early!
- Sophie: Have you seen Episode 1 of The Mandalorian yet? We are so excited that it is finally back! What about you? Grogu literally asks to watch it every day (well, maybe not…)
- Brenda: Also over at Animal Kingdom Park, there is some discussion that came out of D23 about Dinoland being changed into either a Moana themed area or perhaps something from Zootopia. What do you think? Do you see either happening? Let us know in the comments, and Mike & Sophie, what do you think will happen?
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Feature Topic: Best Dinner entrée at any restaurant
- Brenda:
  - ‘Ohana dinner – family style dinner, one entree that she really likes is the Pork Dumplings tossed in garlic chili sauce.
- Mike:
  - Akershus Royal Dining Hall, Traditional KjØttkake: Norwegian Meatballs
- Sophie:
  - The Garden Grill Restaurant, family style dinner, Chimichurri Steak
This Day in Disney History for March 6:
- 1888: Marceline, Missouri is incorporated.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- *Kuzco* from the Emperor’s New Groove (again)
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “Everyone needs deadlines. Even the beavers. They loaf around all summer, but when they are faced with the winter deadline, they work like fury. If we didn’t have deadlines, we’d stagnate.” — Walt Disney**
Coming Next Week: Best Dessert at any Disney Restaurant!**

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Episode 159 – *Best Breakfast Entree at any Restaurant*!*Best Lunch Entrees at any Restaurant!*Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 160 and our feature topic this week is the Best Lunch Entrées at any Restaurant! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Get ready! Those that love Narcoossee’s at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be excited to know that it is reopening on April 1st! And this isn’t any old April Fools Joke, either!
- Sophie: Starting June 1, Disney After Hours will be coming to EPCOT! Remember, this is a special ticket event, and give guests an additional three hours in the parks with low wait times, complimentary treats, including ice cream and soft drinks, and admission to the park beginning at 7 p.m.
- Mike: Over at Universal Orlando Resort, the new roller coaster VelociCoaster has been added to Express Pass!
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Feature Topic: Best Lunch entrée at any restaurant
- Sophie:
  - Casey’s Corner Hotdog w/ fries
  - Rosie’s All-American Cafe chicken nuggets w/ fries
  - Also, Yak & Yeti counter service egg rolls!
- Brenda:
  - General Tso Chicken Salad at Connections Eatery, EPCOT
- Mike:
  - Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich from Flame Tree BBQ and Memphis Dry-rub Pork Ribs from the Regal Eagle
This Day in Disney History for February 27:
- 1941: “When You Wish Upon a Star” and 1942: “Walt Disney Weeps as He Gets Oscar.”
Disney Who’s Who Character
- *Mater* from Cars
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare.” *— Walt Disney***
Coming Next Week: Best Dinner Entrée at any Disney Restaurant!**

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Episode 159 – *Best Breakfast Entree at any Restaurant*!*Best Breakfast Entree at any Restaurant!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 159 and our feature topic this week is our Best Breakfast Entree at any Restaurant!*** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: The Raglan Road St. Patrick’s Day Festival is going to be March 16-19 this year! So, you can celebrate before, during, and after St. Patrick’s Day!
- Sophie: For a while now, Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios had really long wait times – as much as 80 or 90 minutes! It turns out they were working on one of the elevator shafts, and that is now completed, so the wait times are much better than they were before!
- Mike: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed today for a refurbishment, so this may impact the wait times for Tower of Terror, so keep that in mind.
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Feature Topic: Best Breakfast entrée at any restaurant
- Mike:
  - Mickey Waffles and sausage links from ‘Ohana Breakfast with Lilo & Stitch.
- Sophie:
  - Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes from Primo Piatta at the Riviera Resort
- Brenda:
  - French Toast Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce from Boma – Flavors of Africa at Animal Kingdom Lodge
This Day in Disney History for February 20:
- 1986: WED Enterprises officially is renamed Walt Disney Imagineering
Disney Who’s Who Character
- *Owl* from Winnie the Pooh
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “I dream, I test my dreams against my beliefs, I dare to take risks, and I execute my vision to make those dreams come true.” — Walt Disney**
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Episode 158 – *Romantic Disney Traditions!**Romantic Disney Traditions!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 158 and our feature topic this week is our Romantic Disney Traditions!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: On the Disney Magic, several categories of staterooms that were Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah are being converted to Concierge. It’s not a huge number of staterooms, but they will be ready for sail dates beginning on May 5th and are available for booking now. Reach out to us if you have any questions!
- Sophie: Back at Hollywood Studios, meet and greets with Goofy, Max, and the Incredibles! You can now see these characters during your visit to the park!
- Mike: This isn’t cheddar for now because it’s rumor — so how about we call it Cheez-Whiz – but the rumor is that Pecos Bills is going to be closed and rethemed into a Tiana restaurant. What do you think? Should they do that?
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Feature Topic: Romantic Disney Traditions
- Sophie:
  - Treats for Valentines Day
  - Heart at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant with Lady & The Tramp paw prints
  - Wishing Book in Pinocchio Village Haus
  - Proposal in front of Cinderella Castle
- Brenda:
  - Going into the Wayback Machine to when the kids were teenagers. The kids would go back to the room, and Butch and Brenda would close down the park.
  - Two person swing, at sunset between the Beach & Yacht Club or at the Riviera
  - Carriage Ride at Port Orleans Riverside
  - Watching the fireworks from your balcony.
- Mike:
  - Victoria & Alberts
  - Proposal in front of Cinderella Castle (Stephanie & Shane)
  - Walk around World Showcase at night
  - Disney tucking us into bed at the Grand Californian Hotel
This Day in Disney History for February 13:
- 1987 and 2004: Doggone Valentine and Disneyland Tower of Terror ceremony.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- *Mama Odie* from The Princess and the Frog
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “Anaheim was a town of 14,000 then, and if someone had mentioned that one year soon six million visitors would come to Disneyland, folks might have had second thoughts about inviting us. In fact, we might have had second thoughts about building a Disneyland!” — Walt Disney**
Coming Next Week: Best Breakfast Entrée at any Disney Restaurant!**

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Episode 157 – *Navigating the Parks: Animal Kingdom*!*Navigating the Parks: Animal Kingdom!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 157 and our feature topic this week is our Navigating the Parks: Animal Kingdom!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Here’s a few things to know about TRON for when it opens to the public on April 4th: 1) It will use a virtual queue, so no standby line. 2) You can purchase access via Individual Lightning Lane. 3) The attraction will have complimentary lockers to store bigger items in during your ride. Small items such as cellphones, glasses, or wallets can be stored in a small compartment on the ride vehicle. 4) Lastly, there are Disney Photopass Photo and Video offerings that will automatically link to your My Disney Experience account.
- Sophie: Disney recently announced that the company is donating $500,000 total to five Florida organizations – $100,000 for each organization – to expand conservation efforts in central Florida. The organizations are Conservation Florida, Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Trout Lake Nature Center and Wekiva Wilderness Trust. We also learned that The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Season two is now on Disney+, so we’ll have to check that out as well!
- Mike: In movie news, Avatar: The Way of Water has now passed Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the fourth highest grossing film worldwide, with over 2 billion in receipts. The speculation is that it will become the highest grossing movie of all time before it’s done.
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Feature Topic: Navigating the Parks: Animal Kingdom
- Mike:
  - Not as much in the show notes, we were just enjoying the conversation more than taking notes. Generally, though, we navigate the park clockwise and don’t do a whole lot in Discovery Island.
- Sophie:
  - Sophie reiterated what I said but also talked about the various ways of getting to Expedition Everest.
- Brenda:
  - For Brenda, a typical Animal Kingdom day is part of the day there, and the rest of the day at Epcot, so she talked about combining the day into two parks.
This Day in Disney History for February 6:
- 1911: The Birth of Ronald Reagan
Disney Who’s Who Character
- *Sally Carrera* from Cars
A Little Bit of Walt:
- *“Fun and wonder are the important elements, in addition to quality in production and performance, which are most responsible for the success of Disney productions.”– Walt Disney***
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Episode 156 – *Navigating the Parks: Hollywood Studios*!*Navigating the Parks: Hollywood Studios!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 156 and our feature topic this week is our Navigating the Parks: Hollywood Studios!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: The dates for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival have been released! The Festival will run from March 1 – July 5, 2023!
- Sophie: As we all know, Splash Mountain’s last day of operation was January 22nd, and is closed for the makeover into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. However, while one ride closed, other attractions are reopening! Ariel’s Grotto reopened on January 22nd, and Enchanted Tales with Belle will reopen on February 19th. This is in addition to Pete’s Silly Sideshow reopening recently as well!
- Mike: Each day we get a day closer to things being completed at Epcot. While we don’t have an exact date yet for Moana: Journey of Water, we do know that the walkthrough attraction will be opening in the fall of this year!
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Feature Topic: Navigating the Parks: Hollywood Studios
- Sophie:
  - Usually a 1 day park for us.
- Brenda:
  - Purchase Genie+ and ILL for Rise
  - Slinky Dog Dash for G1
  - Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  - Rock & Roller Coaster G2
  - Shop
  - Frozen Show
  - Butch & Alayeah Star Tours, Brenda and McKinley Tower of Terror
  - Sci-Fi
  - Go meet Olaf and Minnie
  - Trolley Car Cafe for Carrot Cake Cookie and Butterfinger Cupcake
  - Shopping
  - Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
  - Fantasmic
- Mike:
  - The day we had for Sophie’s birthday was what we based our navigation around, it was such a good day.
This Day in Disney History for January 30:
- 1988: IllumiNations premiers at Epcot!
Disney Who’s Who Character
- *Kaa the Python* from The Jungle Book
A Little Bit of Walt:
- *“One day I learned that dreams exist to come true. And since that day I do not sleep for rest. I sleep just to dream.” –– Walt Disney*
Coming Next Week: Navigating the Parks: Animal Kingdom!

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Episode 155 – *Navigating the Parks: Epcot*!*Navigating the Parks: Epcot!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 155 and our feature topic this week is our Navigating the Parks: Epcot!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: Big news! Season 3 of The Mandalorian will premiere on March 1st!
- Brenda: During Epcot’s Festival of the Arts, the Odyssey building is the location of Figment’s Inspiration Station. While you visit there, you can get an inexpensive treat and keepsake to take home with you, it’s the Grape Smoothie with freeze-dried Skittles. The cost: just $5.50!
- Mike: Over at Disney’s California Adventure Park, work has begun that will transform Pacific Wharf into San Fransokyo from Big Hero 6! I think that will be a neat transformation, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it looks when it’s completed!
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Feature Topic: Navigating the Parks: Epcot
- Mike:
  - Future World
    - Spaceship Earth
    - Soarin’
    - Living with the Land
    - Finding Nemo
    - Turtle Talk with Dude Crush
    - Mission Space
    - Test Track
    - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
    - Heading to Mexico for the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros!
- Brenda:
  - Genie+, ILL for Guardians, Boarding Zone for Guardians
  - Remy (G1)
  - Test Track (G2)
  - Beauty and the Beast in France
  - Norway
    - Frozen Ever After
    - Meet Anna and Elsa
  - Mexico
  - The Land
    - Soarin’
    - Living with the Land
  - Eat at Connections Eatery
  - Test Track (G3)
  - Spaceship Earth
  - Via Napoli Dinner
  - Fireworks
- Sophie:
  - Continuing from Mexico where Daddy left off, all of World Showcase!
This Day in Disney History for January 23:
- 1943: Ollie Johnston marries Marie Worthey
- 1946: Frank Thomas is discharged from the Army Air Corps
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Roz** from Monsters, Inc.
A Little Bit of Walt:
- *“Out of our years of experimenting and experience we learned one basic thing about bringing pleasure and knowledge to people of all ages and conditions which goes to the very roots of public communication. That is this – the power of relating facts, as well as fables, in story form.” –– Walt Disney*
Coming Next Week: Navigating the Parks: Hollywood Studios!

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Episode 154 – *Navigating the Parks: Magic Kingdom*!*Navigating the Parks: Magic Kingdom!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 154 and our feature topic this week is our Navigating the Parks: Magic Kingdom!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: TRON Lightcycle / Run opening date has been announced! April 4th!
- Brenda: Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever are returning to Disney on April 3rd!
- Mike: Which, unfortunately means that Harmonious is going to end. Its last performance is April 2nd.
- Brenda: Other news: Free Self-Parking returns to WDW Hotels! In the next few months, WDW Annual Passholders park reservations after 2PM aren’t needed (except for weekends). Also, in the next few months, if you purchase Genie+, the digital downloads of your ride photos will be included at no additional cost.
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Feature Topic: Navigating the Parks: Magic Kingdom
- Brenda:
  - Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane at 7AM. Rope Drop
    - Space Mountain (G1)
    - Peter Pan
    - It’s a Small World
    - Pooh
    - Buzz Lightyear
    - BTMRR (G2)
    - TTA
    - CoP
    - Mad Tea Party
    - Fantasyland attractions
    - WDW Railroad
    - Haunted Mansion (G3)
    - Pirates of the Caribbean
    - Magic Carpets of Aladdin
    - Watch the parade in Frontierland
    - Princess Meet & Greet (G4)
    - Tom Sawyer Island with snack and drink
    - Fireworks (G5) – if available
    - Carousel
    - Mickey’s PhilharMagic
    - Dinner
    - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
    - Fireworks
- Sophie:
  - We wing it!
    - We don’t often rope drop
    - Depends on hunger level
    - Clockwise vs. Counter-clockwise
    - Line length helps determine ride
    - Tomorrowland
    - Fantasyland
    - Land at a time
- Mike:
  - What Sophie said lol
This Day in Disney History for January 16:
- 1890: The birth of Edna Francis, wife of Roy O. Disney
Disney Who’s Who Character
- **Kristoff** from Frozen
A Little Bit of Walt:
- (He wrote his ideas for a new type of theme park, originally called Mickey Mouse Park, to a friend, saying), “I just want it to look like nothing else in the world…and it should be surrounded by a train.”– Walt Disney
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Episode 153 – *2022 Year in Review!**2022 Year in Review!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 153 of On the Road with Mickey and our feature topic this week is our 2022 Year in Review!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is gearing up, running from January 13th – February 20th, 2023. Part of the excitement is that you can also watch some of the Disney on Broadway concert series performances during your stay. Who’s going to be there?
- Brenda: On select seven-night sailings through mid-March, families cruising on the Disney Fantasy will enjoy Pixar Day at Sea! This day-long celebration will include meet-and-greet opportunities, dance and pool parties, family activities and an all-new nighttime spectacular!
- Mike: This past Friday, January 6th, was a very special day. For starters, it was my Dad’s 83rd birthday, so Happy Birthday Dad! In addition, January 6, 2020 was the day that Sophie and I kicked off On the Road with Mickey! For those of you that have been faithful listeners since that first episode, thank you so much for following along with us. Here’s to another great year of podcasts!
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Feature Topic: 2022 Year In Review!
- Sophie:
  - 1) Expedition Everest
  - 2) Her first drink with Aunt Robin.
  - 3) Spending time with Aunt Brenda and all her family!
  - 4) Surprising Aunt Robin with the meetup with Steph & Shane and the girls.
  - 5)Candlelight Processional
- Brenda:
  - 1) Celebrating 1 year of being on the show!
  - 2) Traveling in June with Alayea and McKinley for Sophie’s birthday!
  - 3) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!
  - 4) Cruising on the Disney Wish!
  - 5) Seeing Fantasmic again!!!
- Mike:
  - 1) Celebrating Sophie’s 21st birthday with family and friends!
  - 2) Taking Robin to WDW for Christmas and surprising her with her grand kids and Stephanie and Shane.
  - 3) The Candlelight Processional
  - 4) Watching
  - 5) Bread Pudding Challenge!
This Day in Disney History for January 9:
- 1913: The birth of Disney Legend Donn Tatum!
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Prince Charming from Cinderella
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment toward the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood.” – Walt Disney
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Episode 152 – *23 things we’re looking forward to in 2023!**23 things we’re looking forward to in 2023!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 152 of On the Road with Mickey and our feature topic this week is 23 things we’re looking forward to in 2023!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Over at Epcot, the American Adventure show has reopened after closing for refurbishment back in September.
- Sophie: There is a lot coming to Disney+ in January, but the thing that we’re most looking forward to is The Bad Batch, Season 2, which opens on Wednesday, January 4th, with 2 episodes!
- Mike: It’s back! The Walt Disney World Railroad reopened for guests to enjoy just before Christmas at the Magic Kingdom. Yay!
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Feature Topic: 23 Things we’re looking forward to in 2023!
- 1) Go back to MNSSHP
- 2) Solo trip to Disney
- 3) Seeing the new Walt Statue at Epcot
- 4) Stay at a new resort – Boardwalk Inn
- 5) Disney with Luna!
- 6) Go to Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall
- 7) Ride the WDW Railroad
- 8) Experience Fantasmic!
- 9) Taking Mom to Disney in December.
- 10) Brenda: Attend Go Wild Planner Conference!
- 11) Sophie specifically – GOING TO RIDE COSMIC REWIND
- 12) Megacon Orlando!!
- 13) Mike: Take the family to Universal Orlando
- 14) Brenda: Training on Celebrity and Norwegian Cruise Line, perhaps others.
- 15) Sophie/Mike: Make a lightsaber in Galaxy’s edge
- 16) Mike: Expanding my business with Universal Orlando Resort
- 17) Brenda: Booking her husbands’ retirement cruise for 2024.
- 18) Sophie: Eat around the world (ongoing)
- 19) Mike: Have Cindy eat a Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar.
- 20) Brenda: Ride Tron Lightcycle Run
- 21) Mike: 100 Years of Magic
- 22) Mike: Continued Growth for Tech Solutions NC
- 23) All of Us: To allow God to use us for His Glory.
This Day in Disney History for January 2:
- 1938: Mickey Mouse Theater of the Air!
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Sven from Frozen
A Little Bit of Walt:
- Interview with Tony Thomas in January 1959
- TT: (about Walt being the voice of Mickey Mouse in the early days) I was going to ask you if you could and you still can?
  WD: (in Mickey’s voice) Well, it’s just a falsetto. (in his own voice) And we were fooling around and trying to get a voice for a mouse and we didn’t know what a mouse would sound like, so I said, “It’s kind of like this”. And the guy said, “Well, why don’t you do it?” And I knew I’d always be on the payroll, so (laughing) I did it. — Walt Disney
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Episode 151 – The Twelve Days of Disney!*The Twelve Days of Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is episode 151 of On the Road with Mickey and our feature topic this week is The Twelve Days of Disney!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Starting February 28th, Cinderella’s Royal Table will be back to being a character dining experience!
- Sophie: On December 16, 1952, Walt Disney formed a think tank of his moviemakers to design and develop Disneyland. That think tank became Walt Disney Imagineering. WDI just celebrated its 70th Anniversary. Congratulations!
- Mike: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for its annual refurbishment for maintenance from January 9-13, and is planning to be reopened on January 14th.
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Feature Topic: Twelve Days of Disney!
- Sophie:
  - 1) and one set of ears for every trip!
  - 2) two nighttime shows (enchanted & harmonious)
  - 3) three sweet treats (churros, dole whip, and the grey stuff)
  - 4) four different parks
  - 5) five lounge fly bags
  - 6) six special events (festival of the arts, flower and garden, food and wine, MNSSHP, festival of the holidays, MVMCP)
  - 7) seven dwarves mine trains
  - 8) eight trading pins
  - 9) triple-nine ghosties (haunted mansion)
  - 10) ten years per decade (Pop Century!)
  - 11) eleven skyline decals!
  - 12) twelve months of birthdays! (Disney rules!!!)
- Brenda:
  - 1) a fancy pair of Minnie Ears.
  - 2) Two Creamy Mickey Bars
  - 3) Three Yummy Cupcakes!
  - 4) Four Disney Cruises!
  - 5) Five hugs from Mickey!
  - 6) Six Popcorn Buckets!
  - 7) Seven Disney Pins!
  - 8) Eight Slinky Dog Dashes!
  - 9) Nine Carrot Cake Cookies!
  - 10) Ten Disney Snowglobes!
  - 11) Eleven Cosmic Rewinds!
  - 12) Twelve Ger’s Bread and Butter Puddings!
- Mike:
  - 1) a Hot Popcorn and a Diet Coke!
  - 2) Two times on the TTA
  - 3) Three times on Spaceship Earth!
  - 4) Four Park Challenge!
  - 5) Five rides on Rise!
  - 6) Six Lands in the Magic Kingdom!
  - 7) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  - 8) Eight Evening Extra Magic Hours!
  - 9) Nine PM Fireworks!
  - 10) Ten Giraffes for Cindy
  - 11) Eleven Countries in World Showcase!
  - 12) Twelve WDW Railroads!
- Listener Feedback:
  - Here is Cindy’s list: 12 premium Mickey ice cream bars, 11 rides on Rise, 10 Rides on Everest, 9 Flights of Passage, 8 Mine Trains, 7 Soarin adventures, 6 fish and chips, 5 nights at Yacht Club, 4 Runaway Railways, 3 animation academies, 2 Haunted Mansions and a Daisy Duck dance party
  - Here is Chrissy’s list:
    - 12 years of Free Incredible level Annual Pass
    - 11 Disney Vacation Club Deeds
    - 10 Halloween Events
    - 9 Christmas Party
    - 8 Nights at Star Wars Hotel
    - 7 Popcorn Buckets
    - 6 Sith Lightsabers
    - 5 MONTHS OF CRUISES (1 ship per month)
    - 4 Unlimited Dining Plans
    - 3 Roundtrips to Disneyland
    - 2 Fireworks Dessert Parties
    - AND A MOVIE STARRING GROGU AND BILLY THE PORG ADVENTURES!!!
This Day in Disney History for December 26:
- 1939: Disney Animation Studio moves from Hyperion Ave. to Burbank!
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Wendy Darling from Peter Pan
A Little Bit of Walt:
- “Americans are a responsive people and the ideas, the knowledge, and the emotions that come through the television screen in our living rooms will most certainly shape the course of the future for ourselves and our children.” — Walt Disney
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Episode 150 – Brenda’s WDW & Disney Wish Trip Recap!*Brenda’s WDW & Disney Wish Trip Recap!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* This is our 150th Episode of On the Road with Mickey! Thank you all for joining us on our weekly escapades! For this episode for December 19, 2022 we’re sharing Brenda’s WDW & Disney Wish Trip Recap!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Happy Belated Birthday to Dick Van Dyke! He turned 97 on December 13th!
- Mike: Splash Mountain will be closing for good on January 23rd, 2023, to be remade into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. It will be closed until sometime in 2024.
- Sophie: Recently, Walt Disney Imagineering shared on Instagram an image of Te Fiti that was installed at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. The project is due to be completed in late 2023.
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Feature Topic: Brenda’s WDW and Disney Wish Recap!
- WDW:
  - Resort: Animal Kingdom Lodge
  - Hollywood Studios – Fantasmic Dining Package – Ate at Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
  - Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
  - Epcot after the Cruise!
- Disney Wish:
  - Nod to Cinderella
  - So much more!
This Day in Disney History for December 19:
- 1843: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is first published.
- 1966: A Look at the final days of Walt Disney, and how he was God’s gift to the world.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Celia Mae from Monster’s Inc.
Because of our look at Walt’s final days, we decided that was our Little Bit of Walt segment.
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Episode 149 – Mike & Sophie’s WDW Recap!*Mike & Sophie’s WDW Recap!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey!* Brenda will be back next week after enjoying her time on her cruise with her husband! This is episode 149 for December 12, 2022, and today we’re sharing Mike & Sophie’s WDW Recap!** Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: The Bad Batch, Season 2 returns on January 4, 2023!
- Mike: Also, The Mandalorian, Season 3, will be back in 2023!
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Feature Topic: Mike & Sophie’s WDW Recap!
- Resorts:
  - Port Orleans Riverside
  - Port Orleans French Quarter
  - Animal Kingdom Lodge
  - Beach Club
  - Yacht Club
  - Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
- Epcot
  - Candlelight Processional
  - Garden Grill
- Family & Friends
  - Robin
  - Steph & Shane and the Kids
  - Sheila, Randy, Jagan, Chris, and Chrissy
This Day in Disney History for December 12:
- 1927: Disney’s Oswald the Lucky Rabbie short Empty Socks is released.
Disney Who’s Who Character
- The Beaver from Lady and the Tramp
A little bit of Walt
- “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney
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Episode 148 – A Tribute to Walt Disney!*A Tribute to Walt Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 148 for December 5, 2022, and today we’re sharing A Tribute to Walt Disney!* Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Brenda: Just a reminder, Disney prices go up December 8th!
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Feature Topic: A Tribute to Walt Disney
- Admirable Qualities
  - Family
  - Creativity
  - Faith – Essay: Faith in my Life by Walt Disney
  - Childlike Nature
  - Patriotism
  - Optimism
  - Love of Trains
  - Christmas Spirit
This Day in Disney History for December 5:
- 1901: The Birth of Walt Disney
Disney Who’s Who Character
- Mickey Mouse
A little bit of Walt
- “Here is the world of imagination, hopes, and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment, the age of chivalry, magic and make-believe are reborn – and fairytales come true. Fantasyland is dedicated to the young-in-heart, to those who believe that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” — Walt Disney
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Episode 147 - Talking about our upcoming trips!

Talking about our upcoming trips!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 147 for November 28, 2022, and today we're Talking about our upcoming trips! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Mike: Wow! In the “You heard it here first” LOL – we are probably the last place you heard it announced – The Walt Disney Company has made a big move, replacing Bob Chapek with Robert Iger as CEO. This is huge! With one stroke, all of a sudden, the name Disney suddenly gives people hope that perhaps, just perhaps, the Magic will return. Time will tell. Bob Iger is signed on for two years, with a specific mandate from the Board “to set the strategic direction for renewed growth and to work closely with the Board in developing a successor to lead the Company at the completion of his term.”

Brenda: Just a reminder, Disney prices go up December 8th!

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Feature Topic: Talking about our upcoming trips!

This Day in Disney History for November 28:

1935: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Disney Who’s Who Character

Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast

A little bit of Walt

“We get advance reactions to our movies at previews and if the women’s reaction is good, I feel fine. If it is adverse, I begin to worry. I feel women are more honest about this than men. The men are more sentimental in one way – that is, they will sit there with tears streaming down their faces, and will then come out and say, ‘Mfff.’ They won’t admit it, because they are more cynical or shy or think it unmanly to show their sentiment. But the children, of course, are the most honest of all.” - Walt Disney

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Episode 146 - Our Favorite Thanksgiving Memories!

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Memories!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This episode dedicated to Brenda and her Mom. This is episode 146 for November 21, 2022, and today we're talking about Our Favorite Thanksgiving Memories! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Mike: Disney has recently announced that prices for tickets, packages, and add-ons will be going up on December 8th. Are you looking to perhaps book a package for the end of this year or next year? If so, you’ll want to act before December 8th so that you can lock in the prices now before the increase goes into effect. Brenda and I can help you with that – reach out to us for pricing numbers, and remember, a simple $200 deposit for a package is all you need right now to lock in your pricing before the increase on December 8th.

Sophie: Disney announced that they have purchased a partially completed ship that will be added to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. This ship, originally named the Global Dream, will be renamed and re-imagined by Walt Disney Imagineering to better fit into the Disney theme. It will be focused on cruises overseas.

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Feature Topic: Our Favorite Thanksgiving Memories

Sophie:

1)Thanksgiving tradition A - staying at home

2)Thanksgiving tradition B - Aunt Nancy & Uncle Otis

3) Disney 2018 w/Jagan #2 - Dinner at Olivia’s at Old Key West.

Mike:

1) Disney 2017 w/Jagan #1 (Akershus)

2) Disney 2020 w/Jagan #4 (Topolino's & Night of A Million Lights)

3) Not-Disney 2021 w/Jagan (At their house)

This Day in Disney History for November 21:

1961: The Birth of Disney Imagineer Ruben Procopio

Disney Who’s Who Character

Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story

A little bit of Walt

“To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past—and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America—with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” - Walt Disney

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Episode 145 - Genie+, Individual Lightning Lane, and More!

Genie+, Individual Lightning Lane, and More

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! Brenda will be back with us next week! This is episode 145 for November 14, 2022, and today we're talking about Genie+, Individual Lightning Lane, and More! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Sophie: The new Disney+ Series Zootopia+ premiered on the streaming channel last Wednesday, November 9th. Did you watch it? If so, what do you think? Also, what do you think of Andor? Let us know in the comments!

Mike: For those of you who like the PhotoPass photos that you can purchase with Memory Maker, Disney is adding new Holiday Magic Shots for your photos at the Magic Kingdom. They will be available through January 7, 2023.

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Feature Topic: Genie+, Individual Lightning Lanes, and More

Genie+

Individual Lightning Lanes

MK - 7 Dwarfs Mine Train

E - Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind

AK - Avatar Flight of Passage

HS - Rise of the Resistance

Entering the Parks

MagicMobile

Uses your iPhone, Android, or Apple Watch in conjunction with the My Disney Experience app to provide many of the features you get with MagicBands and Key to the World Cards. One difference is that you currently can’t use MagicMobile for your room key. However, there is another feature within the MDE app that allows you to unlock your room door with the app.

MagicBands

MagicBands have functionality like the Key to the World Cards, but they also have a long range RFID system for capturing ride photos and linking them directly into your account. What I’ve learned is that the long range RFID requires a battery and that it will go out after a couple of years, but the short range RFID – for things like entering the parks as your park ticket and so forth, does not require a battery and so that part of your MagicBand will still work.

Key to the World Cards

A Free alternative to using your phone or buying a MagicBand. Here is what you can do with Key to the World Cards:

Unlock your Disney Resort hotel room door

Enter theme parks (with linked valid theme park admission and park reservation)

Connect Disney PhotoPass images to your account

Gain access to virtual queues (currently in use for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind)

Redeem Lightning Lane ride reservations booked via Genie+ or the a la carte purchase option

Charge to your Disney Resort hotel folio during your stay

MagicBand Plus

The MagicBand Plus really has two sides to it, the original MagicBand side that works the same as the original MagicBands, even if the battery is run down, and the “Plus” side that incorporates all of the additional features and requires your battery to be charged in order to access them. That includes the special effects (such as for the 50th Anniversary Statues), minigames, interaction with the shows, and so forth. If the battery runs out, those won’t work but the original MagicBand features will still work.

This Day in Disney History for November 14:

1940: Fantasia premieres in New York

Disney Who’s Who Character

Randall Boggs from Monsters, Inc.

A little bit of Walt

“Why do we have to grow up? I know more adults who have the children’s approach to life…They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought—sometimes it isn’t much, either.” - Walt Disney

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Episode 144 - Our Favorite Nighttime Attractions!

Our Favorite Nighttime Attractions!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 144 for October 31, 2022, and today we're talking about Our Favorite Nighttime Attractions! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Can it be? Is it possible that we might be seeing a return of the Walt Disney World Railroad sooner rather than later? Rumor has it that the railroad may reopen in time for Thanksgiving! I will stress that this is all speculation, I have nothing to go on as far as firm information, but this railroader's heart is dreaming of the time we can ride the railroad again!Mike: Last week, Disney released a promotion for travel from December 11-25, 2022, as well as most nights January - March, 2023. If you want more information about the promotion and to check pricing, reach out to us, either Brenda@PixieVacations.com or Mike@PixieVacations.com and we’ll be happy to talk to you. You can also fill out a quote online at our website, https://ontheroadwithmickey.com. Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Our Favorite Nighttime Attractions!Sophie:5) Mad Tea Party (Disneyland)4) Tower of Terror3) Everest2) Haunted Mansion1) Big Thunder Mountain RailroadMike:5) Dumbo (MK)4) Spaceship Earth (Epcot)3) Space Mountain (MK)2) Na’vi River Journey (AK)1) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (MK)Brenda:5) Slinky Dog Dash4) Splash Mountain3) Tower of Terror2) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad1) Expedition EverestThis Day in Disney History for October 31:1912: The Birth of Ollie JohnstonDisney Who’s Who CharacterErnesto De La Cruz from CocoA little bit of Walt“Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Should I get Genie+ and/or purchase Individual Lightning Lane?

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Episode 142 - Five things we are excited about for our trip to Disney!

Brenda's New England Recap!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 143 for October 24, 2022, and today we're talking about Brenda's New England Recap! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Restaurant updates: Starting November 1st, Tusker House returns as an all you can eat buffet! Also, over at the Polynesian Village Resort, Kona Cafe will be reopening from a refurbishment on November 1st as well. Lastly, on November 4th, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall will be reopening for the first time since it closed for Covid!Brenda: Another exciting reopening! Fantasmic! Will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park on November 3rd! It’s not just returning, it’s got a brand new show sequence, so be on the lookout for it!Mike: If you are going to be in Orlando for Thanksgiving, one option for traditional Thanksgiving dinner is Raglan Road. Listen to this menu: Butter and herb roasted turkey, roast garlic mashed potatoes, duck fat roasties, honey glazed carrots, bacon braised Brussels sprouts, sausage meat and walnut stuffing, red wine jus with cranberry sauce. Adults $38, children $18Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Brenda’s New England Vacation Recap!Trip Highlights:Experiences we’ve never had beforeDelicious foodArrival: Manchester, NH.Stowe, VTMystic, CT. - Mystic Pizza, had pizza that was so good. Shopping: Themed around Alice in Wonderland. Alice’sBoston Public LibraryWhale Watching Tour on their 30th Anniversary! Breaching whale, whales with their calves, super pod of dolphins.Stowe, VT., fall foliage, area called Smugglers Notch. Went to Von Trapp Family LodgeFood: Lobster Rolls, Fish & Chips, Restaurant: Porthole - 2 full lobsters, potatoes, corn on the cob, $34.95. BoothBay Harbor in Maine, Kaler’s Crab & Lobster House, Nutty Cheesy saladCape Cod - Couple named Fran & John, new friends they met. Took the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Diparma Italian Restaurant, great pizza, wonderful server.Wenushi, NH - Restaurant: Our House - 25 different versions of mac and cheese.This Day in Disney History for October 24:1971 and 1982: Magic Kingdom and Epcot dedications!Disney Who’s Who CharacterRamone from CarsA little bit of Walt“We were free to develop the story as we saw it, unlike the classics where we had to adhere rigidly to the sequence conceived by the author… As the characters came to life and the scenes took shape, we were able to alter, embellish, eliminate, and improve the material.” - Walt Disney on Lady and the TrampComing Next Week: Our Favorite Nighttime Attractions!

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Episode 142 - Five things we are excited about for our trip to Disney!

Five things we are excited about for our trip to Disney!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, Brenda will be back next week, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 142 for October 17, 2022, and today Sophie and I are talking about Five things we are excited about for our trip to Disney! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Great news, everyone! We had reported some time back that the Night of a Million Lights would not be back this year because Give Kids the World Village was back running at full capacity. Well, we have just learned that the Night of a Million Lights will be back and will be at Island H2O Water Park Margaritaville Resort Orlando in Kissimmee, Florida! This is so exciting for us because we have seen it at the Village and it was absolutely amazing. If you are going to be in the Orlando area from November 11th - January 1st, look into it.Mike: The 100 Years of Wonder Celebration begins on January 27, 2023, and kicking off the celebration over at Disneyland is the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Toontown at Disneyland! The rest of Toontown won’t reopen for Guests until Spring 2023, but the Railway will be up and running!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Five things we are excited about for our trip to Disney!Sophie:5) The beginning of the Christmas season!4) Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!!!!!3) Aunt Robin going with us!2) The Candlelight Processional1) The Decorations at the parksMike:5) First time staying at Port Orleans Riverside.4) MVMCP - Christmastime Parade and Snow on Main Street3) The Candlelight Processional2) Guardians of the Galaxy - Cosmic Rewind1) Holidays around World ShowcaseThis Day in Disney History for October 17:1965: The New York World's Fair officially ends.Disney Who’s Who CharacterSnow White from Snow White and the Seven DwarfsA little bit of Walt“That’s what we storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again and again.” – Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Brenda’s New England Vacation Recap!

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Episode 141 - A Conversation with Ira David Wood III!

A Conversation with Ira David Wood III!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, Brenda's on vacation, so she's not here, and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 141 for October 10, 2022, and today Sophie and I are absolutely thrilled to be joined by special guest Ira David Wood III! Our feature topic is A Conversation with Ira David Wood III! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

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Episode 140 - Ways that Disney Brought us Together!

Ways that Disney Brought us Together!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 140 for October 3, 2022, and today our feature topic is Ways that Disney Brought us Together! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Starting January 4, 2023 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and January 9, 2023 at the Magic Kingdom, Disney After Hours events are returning! These are specially-ticketed events that allow you to enjoy the WDW theme park for an extra 3 hours, with snacks and treats included in the price, and lower crowds for catching all of your favorite attractions.Sophie: The lineup of narrators for the Epcot Candlelight Processional has been released. There are a few days that are still TBD, but I can tell you that for our day, December 3rd, we will have Whoopi Goldberg as our narrator!Mike: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the path of Hurricane Ian. We are recording prior to the arrival of the hurricane, but the release date is after it is set to have moved through, so just know we are praying for all of you for safety, low property damage, and safe travels if you are moving somewhere else for the storm.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Ways that Disney Brought us Together!Brenda: Her Momma first introduced her to DisneySophie: Daddy and Mommy introduced her to Disney. You could say that she was born into it.Mike: My Grandparents first took me to Disney.Listener Feedback:Pixie Denise had this to share with us: “I think my experience may be adjacent to your topic. I never experienced a family vacation as a child. When my youngest was 2 in 2015 we took our first family vacation. My girls have celiac disease and are on special diets. My son is hearing impaired. For the first time in my life we went somewhere (WDW) and I experienced pure magic and frustration free vacationing from the magic and ease of getting accommodations for their dietary needs with little effort. From then on it became our go to family vacation because once we entered the Disney bubble we were truly able to relax and spend time together as a family.”Pixie Stephanie had this to share as well: “I think this is wonderful! My dad definitely gave me my start! We went to Disney every single year if we could. He continued the tradition after Addy came along. We go every year at Christmas now. We really feel like he is with us when we are there . Now Ginger absolutely helped me get my start on the TA side of things. Without her I honestly don’t know where I would be in my career. She was the best.”John had this to share: “Working at Disney then meeting my now wife while working there. And now we have a daughter that just loves it as much as I do.”Meghan shared a great memory! “When my son won the Year of A Million Dreams and we got to stay in Cinderella Castle. Hooked for Life!”Sheila shared about her Uncle: “My Uncle who took me to the 25th homecoming celebration for friends and family at Disneyland.”Chrissy shared this with us: “I was blessed to be born into the GenX generation which is the Disney World Resort creation and opening gen. Yep, we're old! We were the lucky ones that grew up watching all the OG creations with the magical hope and excitement of what is next as the legends and stories came to be On screen as art, not live action remakes. Every story was fresh and new. We saw the evolution of animation to CGI. So Disney was life to aspire to hopes and dreams and being heros and fairy-tale love ideals for when we came to be a...

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Episode 139 - Your All Time Favorite Trip!

Your All Time Favorite Trip!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 139 for September 19, 2022, and today our feature topic is Your All Time Favorite Trip! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseReports from D23:Sophie: The completion of World Celebration neighborhood will happen in late 2023. Additionally, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will open in late 2023. Lastly, fan-favorite character Figment will also appear live to park guests by the end of 2023!Brenda: At the Magic Kingdom, TRON / Lightcycle Run will open in Spring 2023, not 2022 as was reported earlier. Happily Ever After will be back to light up the skies over Cinderella Castle in 2023. At the Haunted Mansion, the Hatbox Ghost will materialize in 2023.Mike: Coming to Disney Cruise Lines: the Disney Treasure, the sixth ship in the DCL fleet, which will sail in 2024. Sadly, it sounds like Harmonious will not live much beyond the end of the 50th Anniversary celebration. Not sure when it will be changed, but word is sometime in 2023.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: A Trip down Memory Lane: Your All Time Favorite Disney TripBrenda:Thanksgiving, 2012, Aleyah’s first ever visit. 2 rooms at Wilderness Lodge. First Grand-child, Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Awesome dining reservations:Tusker House BreakfastOhana Dinner1900 Park Fare BreakfastWhispering Canyon CafeVia NapoliChef Mickey’sAkershusThanksgiving, 2017, Aleyah and McKinley. Kidani Village, 2 BedroomHollywood and VineTrattoria al FornoCRTAkershusSci-FiVia NapoliMVMCPSophie:July 2020 trip. COVID Reopening trip. We were going to go in March, 2020. We were visiting with Aunt Carol. Disney closed 3 days prior to our arrival date. We changed dates to May, and then to July, and Disney reopened the day before we arrived. Crowd capacity was something like 10% or something. We walked onto everything. FA-9.Mike:June 2014 when Randy, Sheila, and Jagan from the west coast and Riley and Leigh Ann from the east coast joined us for Sophie’s Birthday.June 2022 when we had a great group from all over the country to celebrate Sophie’s birthday.Honorable mention, the Pixie trip in 2013.This Day in Disney History for September 19:2001: Heightened security measures, Soft opening of Walt: One Man's DreamDisney Who’s Who CharacterBob Parr (Mr. Incredible) from the IncrediblesA little bit of Walt“The motion picture will never fully replace the printed word, but it will go a long way in becoming its most valuable adjunct. There seems little question that the human mind will absorb picturized information much quicker than by means of the printed word.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Ways that Disney Brought us Together

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Episode 138 - The Best Time to Visit Disney!

The Best Time to Visit Disney!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 138 for September 12, 2022, and today our feature topic is The Best Time to Visit Disney! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Last Monday, in addition to being Labor Day and National Cheese Pizza day, was also Lightning McQueen Day (95 - 9/5). Just a quick reminder that Cars on the Road hit Disney+ on the 8th! Have you seen it? If so, what did you think?Brenda: Over at Orlando International Airport, they are just about to open up Terminal C. Well, along with Terminal C opening, a brand new Walt Disney World Store will open up in the middle of the new terminal. It is expected to open on September 19th.Sophie: For the TikTok users out there, Disney has teamed up with the platform to provide Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean voices with the Text-to-speech function. Here’s how to do that:4 Steps to Use Disney’s New TikTok Text-to-Speech VoicesCreate a new post using the + buttonEdit the video/image and hit “Next”Tap “Text” and add your caption and then tap “Text-to-speech” buttonSelect the Disney voice you’d like to addConnect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: The Best Time to go to Disney!Sophie:5) It is cooler but not too cold. Cold enough for jeans, but not 3 layers and coats.4) Smack dab in the middle of the season when there are a bunch of holidays right on top of another.3) The food at this time of the year is very near and dear to her heart.2) The opportunity is there for you to see two separate events during this time.1) It is the birthday of someone near and dear to her.Brenda:5) The first week of this month is when she will be there.4) The parks are decorated for something.3) Brenda could be celebrating her birthday this month.2) Resorts have magical extras1) The average temperatures are 50s for the lows and 70s for the high.Mike:5) Special makeovers4) Special magic abounds3) Sites and sounds that are unique to this time period.2) Tastes and smells that aren’t there any other time of the year.1) Every area has a unique setup based on where you are.Our Guesses:Sophie: NovemberBrenda: DecemberMike: DecemberThis Day in Disney History for September 12:1894: Billy Gilbert, the voice of Sneezy, is bornDisney Who’s Who CharacterChip and DaleA little bit of Walt“Fun and wonder are the important elements, in addition to quality in production and performance, which are most responsible for the success of Disney productions. Fun in the sense of cheerful reaction – the appeal to love of laughter. Wonder in that we appeal to the constant wonder in men’s minds, which is stimulated by imagination.“ - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: A Trip down Memory Lane: Your All Time Favorite Disney Trip

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Episode 137 - Why September at Disney is Perfect!

Why September at Disney is Perfect!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 137 for September 5, 2022, and today our feature topic is Why September at Disney is Perfect! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: We want to take a moment to celebrate that the movie Bambi celebrated its 80th birthday on August 21st! Released in 1942, Bambi was the 5th Animated Film released by Walt Disney Studios.Brenda: The other day the Disney Parks Blog announced that some of the cultural representatives have started returning to the World Showcase! Over on their Instagram channel, we met the cultural representatives from Norway, Germany, Italy, France, the UK, and Canada. We look forward to the time when all of the cultural representatives are back in their countries around the World Showcase! https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch47Wn6jm3p/Mike: Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii recently celebrated its 11th birthday! Congratulations! If you want to visit this resort, click here to submit a quote request and Brenda or I will work on it with you!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFrom Last Week:We asked our “Would you Rather” questions in the Facebook Group. Here’s the quick results:Q1: 5 out of 7 said HarmoniousQ2: 4 out of 7 said the Disney Water ParksQ3: 5 out of 8 said Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas PartyQ4: 5 out of 9 said they want to go to WDW for their Birthday.Q5: 9 out of 10 said Aulani!Q6: 5 out of 9 said Value Resorts and Table Service.Q7: Everyone 9 out of 9 said Magic Kingdom Evening Extra Magic Hours!Q8: 12 out of 13 said Cinderella Castle SuiteQ9: 6 out of 8 said the Galactic StarCruiser!Q10: 3 out of 5 said the Asia parks over Disneyland ParisQ11: 8 Food and Wine, 1 Arts, and 1 Flower & GardenFeature Topic: Why September at WDW is Perfect!Brenda:5) Fall Cupcakes are amazing!4) Fall Drinks and Sippers3) The Frozen Sing-Along Reopens!2) Resort Activities – Pool, Movies at Night1) Souvenir Fun – Fall Popcorn buckets!Sophie:5) The Crowds/Back to School4) The Fall Decorations3) Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party2) #1 Off-Season Month to go to WDW1) Special Fall Treats – candy corn soft serve swirl cone at Auntie Gravity’sMike:5) The Weather and temperatures.4) Food & Wine Festival3) Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party2) The Crowds after school gets back in.1) Break from Work/SchoolThis Day in Disney History for September 5:1912: The Birth of Disney Legend Frank ThomasDisney Who’s Who CharacterKing Louis from the Jungle BookA little bit of Walt“I figured it would take me 10 years to get Mr. Lincoln going. Well, I had him in what we called Mark 1 and I had him under manual control. We could make him stand up and put his hand out. Robert Moses was getting the World’s Fair going, and he came out. He came and visited Disneyland. He wanted to visit the studio. He was trying to get ideas on what could be done. So I had him meet Abraham Lincoln. I said, ‘Would you like to meet Mr. Lincoln?’ He gave me a funny look. I said, ‘Well, come on in —meet him.’ So when he walked in the door, I said, ‘Mr. Lincoln, meet Mr. Moses,’ and Lincoln stood up and put his hand out and Moses went over and shook hands with him. Well, Moses is quite a showman and he said, ‘I’ve got to have Lincoln in the fair.’ But I said, ‘This is five years away, anyway.’ But Moses wouldn’t take no for an answer. The next thing I knew he had gotten with the State of Illinois and was trying to sell them on a Pavilion. And before I knew it, I had my arm twisted and I said,

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Episode 136 - Would you Rather...Disney Style!

Would you Rather...Disney Style!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 136 for August 29, 2022, and today our feature topic is Would you Rather...Disney Style! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Announced this week, H2O+, the company that makes the soaps, shampoos, and conditioners for Walt Disney World resorts, is discontinuing the product line at the end of the year, after 33 years in production. Until then, you can still buy their products on Amazon if you wish or at the resorts while supplies last. No word yet on what Disney will replace the H2O line with.Brenda: Avatar is being re-released in theaters for a two week run starting September 23rd in preparation for the upcoming release of the sequel, “Avatar: The Way of Water”. As a result, Avatar has been temporarily pulled from Disney+, but will return prior to the release of the new Avatar film on December 16th.Mike: ICE! at the Gaylord Palms hotel on Osceola Drive in Kissimmee is returning this year! Celebrating the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this walk-through event is made from ice! Daily showings run from November 18 - January 1st. Learn more about it at their website: https://christmasatgaylordpalms.marriott.com/iceConnect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Would You Rather…Disney Style!1) Would you rather see Harmonious or Disney Enchantment?2) Would you rather go to one of the Disney Water Parks or go to Universal's Volcano Bay?3) Would you rather watch the Candlelight Processional or go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party?4) Would you rather visit Walt Disney World for your birthday or for Christmas?5) Would you rather visit Disney's Aulani in Hawaii or visit Disney's Castaway Cay?6) Would you rather stay at a Value Resort and have all your table service reservations, or stay at a Deluxe resort and have no table service reservations?7) Would you rather spend evening extra magic hours at the Magic Kingdom or at Epcot?8) Would you rather spend the night in the Disneyland Dream Suite or in Cinderella Castle?9) Would you rather go to Avengers Campus or experience the Galactic StarCruiser?10) Would you rather go to Disneyland Paris or go to Shanghai Disney and Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea?11) Would you rather go to Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden Festival, or Food and Wine Festival?This Day in Disney History for August 29:1964: Mary Poppins General ReleaseDisney Who’s Who CharacterBud Robinson from Meet the RobinsonsA little bit of Walt“Some people forget that you can still do good work even though you work with dollar bills. We took almost nine years to make Fantasia, and if we had to do it again, I’d take a long hard look at it, because today it would cost us $15 million. At some stage or other I have to walk in and tell the boys, ‘O.K. Start wrapping it up.’ If I didn’t, we’d never get the work finished. But that doesn’t mean we pull back on quality.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Our Reasons Why You Should Visit WDW in September!

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Episode 135 - Things to do on Check-out Day!

Things to do on Check-out Day!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 135 for August 22, 2022, and today our feature topic is Things to do on Check-out Day! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Winnie the Pooh and Tigger are back for meet and greets at the Magic Kingdom! We used to see Pooh over by Journey to Imagination but you could only see him at a distance, now they are meeting together at The Thotful Spot in Fantasyland. Well, that’s all I’ve got! TTFN! Ta-Ta for now!Sophie: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is going to be re-released in IMAX starting on August 26th in anticipation of the release of the Disney+ series, Andor. In addition to Rogue One, you can also get an extended preview of what the series will look like.Mike: As Brenda announced on her Facebook page recently, the Disney Skyliner will be down for maintenance from January 22-29, 2023. This will impact all resorts that have Skyliner service, and bus transportation to all parks will be available during the refurbishment.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFrom Last Week:We received some more listener feedback on their favorite Disney smells.Jennifer has these favorites she likes: “The old Soarin jasmine smell, POTC smoke smell and popcorn.”Tanya said “I like the smell of Dinosaur!, Popcorn and turkey legs.”Stephanie has two favorites: “Fiji scene in Soarin, Yacht club lobby”Sheila likes these smells: “Original Soaring of California, Grand Floridian Gingerbread House and The musty clean smell of pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland”Vickie has an affinity to Wilderness Lodge: “Wilderness Lodge. Nothing like walking the hallway down to Roaring Forks. So many memories at that resort. I have some wax melts that come close.”Last, but certainly not least, Chrissy from BCOM had this to add: “Flight of passage, soarin polyenisan scene, soarin' India smell”Feature Topic: Things to do on Check-out Day!Nice sit-down breakfastResort hopping to check out other resortsVisiting some areas you haven’t been to recently, like Disney Springs or the Boardwalk area.When Dining comes back, convert extra credits for snack credits.Meeting up with local friendsMonorail Mania Meal – Start at the Poly at Tambu Lounge, Contemporary with lunch at the Contempo Cafe, and then Grand Floridian Gasparilla Grill for ginormous cake popsA round of mini golfSleep in but don’t forget check-out time is 11:00 AMTake in the pool on your last day.Check out the resort arcadeBooking a character dining experience at a resort, like Chef Mickey’s, Cape May, etc.Check out a Disney movie at a Disney theater at Disney SpringsDepending on your flight time, check out Cirque du SoleilTake time to journal the things you didn’t get a chance to do.Fishing charterWalking paths at the resortsThis Day in Disney History for August 22:1905: The Birth of animator Robert W. YoungquistDisney Who’s Who CharacterHector from CocoA little bit of Walt“I feel there is no door which, with the kind of talent we have in our organization, could not be opened, and we hope we can continue to unlock these barriers as long as we are in the business of bringing a happy note to those who patronize our pictures.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Would You Rather...Disney Style!

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Episode 134 - Our Favorite Disney Smells!

Our Favorite Disney Smells!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 133 for August 8, 2022, and today our feature topic is an Our Favorite Disney Smells! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: On the Disney Wish, one place I want to “investigate” for our listeners – of course, all in the name of research – is Inside Out: Joyful Sweets! We’re talking freshly made waffle cones, signature desserts based on each of the emotions (in cupcake form), and nearly 40 flavors of gelato and ice cream!Sophie: Coming to Disney+ on Disney+ Day, which is September 8th, is a brand new original series, “Cars on the Road”. Featuring Mater and Lightning McQueen, the story is that they are traveling across the country to visit Mater’s sister back east! This looks to be a 9 episode series!Mike: Lost a little bit in the headlines, August 1st, Coronado Springs Resort celebrated its 25th anniversary! The resort opened on August 1, 1997, and was our first Disney on-property resort that we stayed at back in 2007.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Your Favorite Smells at Disney!Sophie:3) H2O+ “Bath Aquatics”2) SpaceShip Earth “Fire of Library in Alexandria”1) Water smell PoTC with the use of bromineBrenda:3) Avatar: Flight of Passage. When the banshee lands in the cave.2) Mickey’s PhilharMagic - Be Our Guest scene with the desserts1) Karamell Kuche smellHonorable Mentions: The scents from the Polynesian Resort and the Yacht Club Resort.Mike:3) Original Soarin’ ride - the orange grove scene2) The incredible smell of fresh popcorn at Town Square in the Magic Kingdom.1) The smell of the rain on the pavement during Extra Magic Hours with the cooler evening temperatures.Listener Interaction:My sister Robin loved the scent at the Yacht Club when she came over to visit before they all headed home. She also loved the scent of sunscreen and laughed about Sophie’s infamous “cough syrup” drink. :)John said he loves the smells at the Grand Floridian, at Basin at Disney Springs, and at the Riviera.Cindy said Pop Century's lobby, the Taj Mahal scene in Soarin', and that water smell you encounter on all of the boat rides. I wouldn't want that last one as a candle, but I definitely associate it with the parks.Sandi loves the smell of fresh popcorn for the collectable popcorn bucketsThis Day in Disney History for August 15:1936: Ward Kimbell and Betty Lawyer Wedding AnniversaryDisney Who’s Who CharacterQueen Elinor from BraveA little bit of Walt“Animated picture-making is an expensive business. One wrong pencil line can cost hundreds of dollars. I can’t hold a pencil to the artists in my studio. I credit the success of my films to the teamwork in my organization.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Disney Check-out Day Excursions

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Episode 133 - Update on 22 Things for 2022 List!

Update on 22 Things for 2022 List!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 133 for August 8, 2022, and today our feature topic is an Update on our 22 Things for 2022 List! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Exciting news out of the Magic Kingdom! On July 31st, the Harmony Barber Shop reopened for the first time since it closed due to the pandemic. Yay! Additionally, Merida is back at the Magic Kingdom in her usual location to meet and greet Guests!Sophie: Coming to Disney+ on September 21st, a special 3-episode premiere of the new Star Wars series, “Andor”. This series takes place prior to the events of Rogue One, and focuses on Cassian Andor’s journey and the pieces that come into play that lead to the beginning of the rebellion! This is a 12 part series, and I know that Daddy and I are really excited about it! If you haven’t seen the trailer yet here is the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOegEuCcfwMike: This is not Disney related, but On the Road with Mickey would like to extend their prayers to the family of Vin Scully, in my opinion the greatest sports broadcaster ever known, on his passing. He died on August 2nd at the age of 94. As someone said, he’s still calling games, but now he’s doing it for the Angels.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: An update on our 22 things for 2022 list!The List:1. Witness in person the Candlelight Processional2. Take in the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party3. Meetup with friends and family4. Have an On the Road with Mickey meetup in the parks with listeners.5. Take in the Flower & Garden Festival6. Stay at a new resort7. Eat at at least one restaurant we’ve never been to before8. Record an episode of On the Road with Mickey on location9. Solo trip to Disney10. Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind!11. Eat around the World at the Food & Wine Festival12. Meet friends in person at WDW!13. Meetup with BCOM14. Seeing the new Walt Statue at Epcot15. Stay at a new resort - Boardwalk Inn16. Sail on the Disney Wish!17. Go back to MNSSHP18. Disney with Luna!19. Go to Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall20. Ride the WDW Railroad 21. Experience Fantasmic!22. Epcot 40th BirthdayThis Day in Disney History for August 8:1939: Fantasia Story MeetingDisney Who’s Who CharacterAuguste Gusteau from RatatouilleA little bit of Walt“Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Our Favorite Smells at Disney

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Episode 132 - 3 Disney Restaurants To Try!

3 Disney Restaurants To Try!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 132 for August 1, 2022, and today our feature topic is 3 Disney Restaurants To Try! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Last Wednesday, July 27th, MagicBand+ debuted at Walt Disney World. The latest version of the popular wearable technology still does all that you are used to doing, but it also includes such new features as interactions with the Disney Fab 50 statues and more! Sophie: Last Tuesday the 26th was the 70th (or is it 71st) Anniversary of the release of Alice in Wonderland. To commemorate the anniversary, Disney Artist and Historian Stacia Martin wrote a post on the Disney Parks Blog, along with an accompanying YouTube video, showing how to draw the Cheshire Cat.Brenda: Late this summer, the Boardwalk Deli will open up at the location that used to be the Boardwalk Bakery. Featuring authentic delicatessen sandwiches, it will also have a lot of sweets to enjoy as well. No official opening date has been announced, but if you look at the calendar for the restaurant it shows operating hours starting on August 15. Also, it’ll be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: 3 Disney Restaurants To Try!Sophie: 1) Space 2202) Mama Melrose’s3) Rose & CrownBrenda: 1) Victoria & Albert’s Chef Table Experience2) Steakhouse 71 - dinner3) Topolino’s Terrace - dinnerMike: 1) Le Cellier2) California Grill3) Coral ReefListener Feedback:We asked in our Facebook Group for what others were looking to try as well, and here’s the responses:Chris from Billy’s Closet of Magic said he wants to eat at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Chef Mickey’s, and California Grill.Chrissy from BCOM wants to eat at Topolino’s Terrace, Victoria & Albert’s Chef Table Experience, Nine Dragons, and Morimoto.Cindy wants to eat at The Rose & Crown, The Luau at the Poly, and Le Cellier.Jennifer wants to eat at Boma, Olivia’s, and Chefs de France.John wants to eat at Victoria & Albert, Akershus, and Big River GrillePam wants to eat at Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming, Space 220, and Shula’s SteakhouseLastly, Sheila wants to eat at Victoria & Albert, Bull & Bear at the Waldorf Astoria, and 3 Bridges.This Day in Disney History for August 1:1933: Birth of Dom DeLuiseDisney Who’s Who CharacterDopey from Snow White & The Seven DwarfsA little bit of Walt“Most of my life I have done what I wanted to do. I have had fun on the job. I have never been able to confine that fun to office hours.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: An update on our 22 things for 2022 list

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Episode 131 - Disney Legends!

Disney Legends!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 131 for July 25, 2022, and today our feature topic is Disney Legends! We've talked about Disney Legends previously. At the start of last year we talked about all of the Nine Old Men when Brenda joined us, and then later that year we talked about them some more when we looked at Fred MacMurray, Ub Iwerks, and Julie Andrews. Well, today we're continuing our look by focusing on Mr. Dick Van Dyke, Roger E. Broggie, and the incomperable Lillian Disney! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFrom Last Week:In the group, we asked what Wowza foods you’ve encountered at Disney. We had a great response! Check out the answers we received:Sheila said “The salmon at the Hollywood Brown Derby in DHS . It was so tasty! The salmon was on a bed of rice in a pool of pesto; with a decorative piece of puff pastry.”Chandler chimed in: “We were on our last day and our last quick service meal during our 3-day visit in Jan, 2020. We were tired, hungry, ready to end our day, and simply needed something to eat. We didn't know anything about Satu'li Canteen, and just happened across it. This ended up being the absolute BEST meal we had. When we visit again in the future, Satu'li will most likely be in the MUST DO list.” – Chandler, from the picture it looks like the Combination Bowl: Grilled Beef & Chicken. Let me know if I’m wrong.Chrissy added her favorites: “The Gray Stuff, Homecoming's Deviled Eggs, Satuli's former Family Platter which had a little of everything on it, and Space 220's King Oyster Mushrooms.”My sister Robin added her Wowza food: “The salad at Liberty Tree Tavern! Stephanie and I scarfed that down like it was manna from Heaven!”Lastly, my friend Cindy added her pick: “It's just a little dessert, but the 50th anniversary lemon chiffon at Sunshine Seasons is amazing and gorgeous!”You can see some of the pictures that were shared with us over at the Facebook Group or you will also see some of them on our YouTube of the episode.Feature Topic: A Look at Disney Legends!This week on the podcast, we are taking another look at some of the incredible Disney Legends that have been selected over the years. Each of us has done our research on our pick and we are looking forward to sharing that with you. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do!Brenda: Dick Van DykeRichard Wayne “Dick” Van Dyke was born December 13, 1925 (just 11 days before my daddy) in West Plains, Missouri. He is an American actor, producer, comedian and writer.After serving in the Air Force during WWII, he and a friend formed a pantomime act, “The Merry Mules” and performed Laurel and Hardy-type performances in nightclubs across the country. He broke into television and in 1961 he was cast as comedy-writer Rob Petrie on the hit series The Dick Van Dyke Show.Although the show was a huge success, Walt Disney had never heard of him. When casting for Mary Poppins, Dick’s name was suggested to Walt and after a private screening of an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show, Walt chose him on the spot – no audition needed!Dick Van Dyke, of course, played Bert the Cockney chimney-sweep/kite-peddler/sidewalk artist/one-man band in the 1964 Academy-Award-Winning film, Mary Poppins (a film in which Walt Disney devoted four years of his life to creating).When Dick read the script, he decided he also wanted to play the part of the old bank chairman, Mr. Dawes. He told Walt, “I’d like to play Mr. Dawes – and I won’t charge you a nickel.” Walt said,

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Episode 130 - 3 Disney Wowza Foods!

3 Disney Wowza Foods!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 130 for July 18, 2022, and today our feature topic is 3 Disney Wowza Foods! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: More characters are returning to some of the dining locations at Walt Disney World! On September 20th, our friends from Winnie the Pooh will be back at the Crystal Palace! On September 27th, Lilo and Stitch will be back for breakfast at ‘Ohana! Yay! Lastly, on October 4th, Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast will be back with some of your favorite Disney friends! Get ready, everyone!Sophie: Over at Animal Kingdom Park, we have a new addition to the Red River Hog family! This piglet was born to Mom “Daisy” and Dad “Cheech”, and is currently backstage bonding with them. Check out these really awesome pictures!Brenda: Over at Hollywood Studios, the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is getting ready to undergo a small refurbishment. Beginning on August 22nd, the closure is scheduled to last until September 16th, and performances will return on September 17th.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Three Disney Food items we ate that made us go Wow!On our last trip to Disney, there were some specific food items we had that made us go Wow! Today, we’re each sharing three of them. What’s on your list?Sophie:1) Oga’s Obsession (Oga’s Cantina) $7.502) Liege Waffle (Connections Eatery) $5.293) I can not tell a lie Milkshake (Liberty Tree Tavern) $9.00Brenda:1) Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding - Raglan Road - $11.002) Connections Eatery — General Tso’s Chicken Salad 11.49$3) Trattoria Al’Forno – Pizze Bianca $19.00Mike:1) Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding - Raglan Road - $11.002) 5-Cheese Pizza - Connections Eatery - $10.493) “Teylu” All-Beef Hot Dog Wrapped in Dough - Satuli Canteen - $7.29This Day in Disney History for July 18:1955: The First Paying Customers arrive at DisneylandDisney Who’s Who CharacterThe Little Green Aliens from Toy StoryA little bit of Walt“Childishness? I think it’s the equivalent of never losing your sense of humor. I mean, there’s a certain something that you retain. It’s the equivalent of not getting so stuffy that you can’t laugh at others.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: A Look at some of the Disney Legends

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Episode 129 - Sophie's 21st Birthday Trip Recap!

Sophie's 21st Birthday Trip Recap!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 129 for July 11, 2022, and today we're recapping our trip in Sophie's 21st Birthday Trip Recap! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from July 14 - November 19, 2022, and along with it, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series will run from July 14 - November 14, 2022. Each night will feature three performances at the America Gardens Theatre – 5:30 PM, 6:45PM, and 8:00PM. We’re sharing a link to the Disney page that will show the complete list of performers and their dates of performance, so check it out here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/epcot/food-wine-eat-to-the-beat-concerts/Sophie: We’ve talked before about the retheming of Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Well, recently it was announced that the ride will become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and will come to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in late 2024!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Sophie’s 21st Birthday Trip Recap!Today for our feature topic, we are all going to talk about what we liked most about our recent trip to Walt Disney World. Since Sophie was the reason for the trip, I’m going to let her go first!Sophie:1) Having the On the Road with Mickey Meetup to ride the PeopleMover.2) Being in the moment, especially at Epcot3) Enjoying her time with McKinley and Aleyah4) Also time at Hollywood Studios with Daddy.5) Sophie’s Right of Passage at turning 21Brenda:1) Her time with her girls2) Seeing the excitement of her girls seeing the characters again and them being able to ride the rides together instead of one with Mimi and one with Papi.3) LOVED the Bread Pudding Challenge!!!! Also loved Liberty Tree Tavern where Cindy sat with them.4) Meeting friends for the first time. Cassie & Sophie, Chris & Chrissy and their families5) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!Mike:1) Time spent with our family2) Staying at the Yacht Club3) Sophie and I at Hollywood Studios4) Oga’s Cantina5) Celebrating Sophie’s Birthday!This Day in Disney History for July 11:1984: Nearly 400 Cast Members stand before Sleeping Beauty Castle to celebrate Disneyland's 30th anniversary...a year earlyDisney Who’s Who CharacterTimon from The Lion KingA little bit of Walt"I wanted something live, something that could grow, something I could keep plussing with ideas, you see? The park is that. Not only can I add things but even the trees will keep growing; the thing will get more beautiful every year. And as I find what the public likes—and when a picture's finished and I put it out—I find out what they like, or they don't like, and I have to apply that to some other thing; I can't change that picture, so that's why I wanted that park." - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: The Food items we had that made us go Wow! Or, perhaps better, Three Wowza Foods!

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Episode 128 - 10 Ways Walt Disney Was Patriotic!

10 Ways Walt Disney Was Patriotic!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 128 for July 4, 2022, and today, on the 246th Birthday of America, as we celebrate the United States Independence Day, our feature topic is 10 Ways Walt Disney Was Patriotic! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: On July 11th, the Top of the World Lounge at the top of Bay Lake Towers reopens! This is a DVC member only location, and it seems that the Disney Villains settled in at the lounge while it was closed. Also, reopening on August 25th – the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and at Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort! The Disney Springs and Grand Floridian locations will reopen at a later date.Mike: In the “In case you missed it” department, it was recently announced that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be back this year! Starting November 8th and going through December 22nd, the party will be hosted at the Magic Kingdom on 24 select nights.Sophie: Coming to Disney+ on Friday, July 8 – the premiere of The Wonderful Summer of Mickey Mouse! Mickey Mouse and his friends each recall the wild events leading up to the Annual Summer Fireworks Spectacular from their point-of-view.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFrom last week:In case you didn’t see it on our YouTube channel, last week’s episode was a very brief video we called the Bread Pudding Challenge. It is a comparison of the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding and the Raglan Road Bread Pudding. If you missed it, you can see it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp6JGtzxHys We really enjoyed making that, and hope you enjoyed it as well!Feature Topic: Ten Ways that Walt Disney Was Patriotic!Today is the 4th of July, Independence Day in the United States. On this, the 246th Birthday of our Country, we wanted to celebrate the patriotism of Walt Disney. Today, we bring to you Ten Ways that Walt Disney Was Patriotic! Enjoy!10) Walt dressing up as Abraham Lincoln and reciting the Gettysburg Address9) Walt joining the Red Cross during World War I to support his country.8) Walt Disney producing the training and propaganda videos for World War II7) Main Street, U.S.A.6) Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln5) Liberty Square and the Hall of Presidents4) The Daily Flag Ceremony at Town Square3) The American Adventure Pavilion and all it entails2) Casey’s Corner, right before the restaurant opens, they play the piano and sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game.1) The Carousel of ProgressThis Day in Disney History for July 4:1956: A Visit to Marceline, MissouriDisney Who’s Who CharacterEllie Frederickson from UpA little bit of Walt“I believe that this spiritual and intellectual freedom which we Americans enjoy is our greatest cultural blessing. Therefore, it seems to me, that the first duty of culture is to defend freedom and resist all tyranny.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Sophie’s 21st Birthday Trip Recap!

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Episode 127 - Bread Pudding Challenge!

Bread Pudding Challenge!

Hey Everyong! Sophie, Brenda, and Mike are back with another episode of On the Road with Mickey. In this special edition, we bring you a recorded on the scene comparison of the 'Ohana Bread Pudding and the Raglan Road Bread Pudding, and we tell you what we like and don't like about each, and pick our favorite. We hope this is helpful for those of you that haven't had them before and are interested in trying one. So which one did we like best? Watch and let us know if we got it right! Thanks for stopping by! We'll see you on the road!

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Episode 126 - 5 Things We're Looking Forward To!

5 Things We're Looking Forward To!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 126 for June 13, 2022, and today our feature topic is 5 Things We're Looking Forward To! Our trip is right around the corner, and we are looking forward to at least five things for our trip. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: According to Anika Noni Rose, who is the voice actor of Princess Tiana from Princess and the Frog, the re-imagined themeing of Splash Mountain will be completed in 2024 and will open at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Officially, Disney has not confirmed the timing for the renovation, but more information may be released at the end of the month.Brenda: What a special moment at Walt Disney World. The resort welcomed several of the Special Olympics USA Games athletes to the Magic Kingdom. They were celebrated as honorary grand marshals in a parade down Main Street, U.S.A. The Special Olympics games this year are in Orlando, with the majority of the events being held at the Wide World of Sports complex. There’s an awesome YouTube video about it in the show notes, check it out: Disney World Welcomes Special Olympics Athletes With Glittering Parade | Walt Disney World ResortSophie: Coming to Disney+ on August 10th – “I am Groot!” This series of original shorts – five in all – will focus on Baby Groot. Vin Diesel, who is the voice of Groot in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, also will voice him for the series.Sophie: Lastly, coming back to Walt Disney World starting June 29th - the Minnie Van Service! It is handled through the Lyft app and is only for transportation around the resort – it will not go to the airport at this time.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFrom last week:Chrissy added to our list of ways to stay cool at Disney. Here’s what she added: Neck wrap cooling towels, the big huge new hand fans, or a small one, tank tops, get one of the insulated tervis style canteens or cups filled with ice, stay cold all day even in hot vehicles. When entering the park, walk through the long street stores in the AC instead of the main street to stay cool. Biggest mistake constantly made: DO NOT wear spirit jerseys during the months of April thru mid December, people wear them then complain it's so hot. January/ February is the best time for those. If you start to get overheated, ask for ice water and take an ice cube. Place it on your wrist to bring your body temperature down to.Feature Topic: 5 Things We're Looking Forward To!Brenda: 5) Getting to celebrate Sophie4) Sharing time with her family3) Spending time with Good Friends and meeting one of her clients for the first time! Cassie and Sophia2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!!!!!!!!!!!!!1) Looking forward to R&R at the Yacht Club!Sophie:5) Getting my next pair of ears for her collection.4) Riding Splash Mountain some more3) Trying the Bread Pudding at ‘Ohana and Raglan Road with Brenda2) Riding Guardians of the Galaxy with Aunt Robin and Aunt Brenda1) The On the Road with Mickey Meetup!Mike:5) Staying at the Yacht Club4) On the Road with Mickey Meetup3) Seeing our friends at Disney and meeting new friends2) Hanging out with my (favorite only)Sister1) Celebrating my not-so-little girl’s birthdayThis Day in Disney History for June 13:2006: The Lion King Reopens on BroadwayDisney Who’s Who CharacterBruce the Shark from Finding NemoA little bit of Walt“The idea of Disneyland is a simple one. It will be a place for people to find happiness and knowledge.

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Episode 125 - Staying Cool at Disney!

Staying Cool at Disney!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 125 for June 6, 2022, and today our feature topic is Staying Cool at Disney! Summer is here, even if it's not here officially, and these tips will help you stay cool while at Disney. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Coming to The Mandalorian, Season 3 – which, by the way, will be released in February, 2023! – the fan favorite character Babu Frik from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – will be appearing at some point during season 3! I don’t know about you, but that is so intriguing to me. Absolutely one of the most poignant moments in any of the Star Wars movies was C3P0 looking around one last time “Taking one last look…at my friends” before his memory was wiped. I don’t know about you all, but my eyes kept leaking at that scene for some reason.Brenda: Speaking of food – wait, were we speaking of food? – no, oh well, no matter, we are now! Hoop Dee Doo Revue is reopening on June 23rd! You can make dining reservations now for June 23rd and later now, so have at it!Sophie: Disney+ Day is returning again this year on September 8th. Premerieng on the streaming service that day is the Live-Action Movie, Pinocchio! Here’s the Teaser Trailer of the show if you want to watch it: Pinocchio | Teaser Trailer | Disney+Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Staying Cool at Disney!Now that the calendar has flipped over to June, as far as I’m concerned, summer has arrived. For June, July, and August, the average high temperature is 90 and 91 degrees. With that in mind, this week we are taking a look at some of the ways that we can beat the heat at Walt Disney World during the summer months. Listen to our suggestions and let us know what we missed!Our tips for staying cool at Disney:Utilize a hand-held fan – Sophie uses a Chinese fan that opens and closes as she needs and it works well for her!Misting Fan - battery powered and has water for misting to cool you off as well.Wearable Neck FansGet to the parks earlyTake advantage of the water rides. Splash Mountain, Kali River Rapids, Pirates of the Caribbean (depending on where you sit)Stay hydrated! Carry your bottle of water, and ask for free ice water at locations in the parks.Indoor attractions, located throughout all of the parks. Some examples: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Hall of PresidentsEat a Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar!!!!Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich with Mint Chocolate Ice CreamBanana Split“Pool Time is the Best Time when it’s hot!” said BrendaBrowsing the stores to get out of the heat.Find a good place to sitDon’t forget a hat to wear!SunscreenMoisture wicking clothingPut up with it and embrace the rainCold washcloth to put on your neck to keep you coolCold Water Bottle but use the condensation in the same way as the washclothGo in the morning, leave in the heat of the day, come back laterThe Splash zones in the water shows, specifically World of ColorNot for everyone, but consider flip flops for your feet.Umbrella to guard from the sunThis Day in Disney History for June 6:1944: The D-Day Invasion at NormandyDisney Who’s Who CharacterPerdita from 101 DalmationsA little bit of Walt“I don’t pose as an authority on anything at all, I follow the opinion of the ordinary people I meet, and I take pride in the close-knit teamwork with my organization.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: At Least 3 Things we're looking forward to on our trip!

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Episode 124 - You're In Charge at WDW!

You're In Charge at WDW!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 124 for May 30, 2022, and today our feature topic is a fun one! You're In Charge at WDW -- 3 Changes You'll Make! We have been given the keys to the Kingdom, so to speak, and we're each giving three things that we would change. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: The Tumbling Monkeys are returning to Festival of the Lion King! They will be returning on July 16th, so unfortunately after our trip, but we are very excited for all of you that are able to enjoy seeing them in person!Brenda: Are you looking to plan your trip to Walt Disney World for 2023? Well, Mike and I are pleased to let you know that pricing for 2023 vacations will open up on June 8th! We’d love to help you with your trip. We have a quote request form here on the website, you can select either of us to submit your quote request to, or you can email me at brenda@pixievacations.com or Mike at mike@pixievacations.com and we’ll start the conversation that way. Thanks!Mike: Our record date for the podcast this week is on May 25th. That is my sister’s wedding anniversary, so happy anniversary to Robin and Jim! Unfortunately, though, that wonderful celebration of their love for each other is tempered by what happened in Uvalde, Texas, yesterday. In the aftermath of such senseless, tragic loss, there is a lot of sadness, a lot of anger, a lot of calls for change to prevent something like this from happening again. We’re not going to get into the details here because we don’t know how many young ones listen to the show and you can learn all you need to know about it from other avenues. We don’t have the answers here, nor do we pretend to have them, but you should know this. Brenda, Sophie, and I, and millions of other people are doing the only thing we can do in the face of unspeakable evil – we are praying. Praying for God to comfort those families; praying for God to provide His Strength to all of us; praying for God to send His Peace upon us all; and praying for God to bring His swift justice upon those that would harm. At the end of the day, prayer is our most important tool, and we utilize it day in and day out. Now, we are led to carry on in the best way we can, and that means trying to bring you an entertaining show to provide some comic relief from a chaotic world, so let’s do just that!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: You're In Charge at WDW - 3 Changes You'll Make!Sophie:1) Bring back the Animation Academy!!!2) Revamp the Canada Pavilion and add a New Zealand Pavilion3) Add a Wall-E attraction to Tomorrow LandBrenda:1) BRING BACK THE OSBORN FAMILY SPECTACLE OF DANCING LIGHTS!!!!!!!2) Bring back the Magical Express3) Bring back Year of a Million Dreams and Extra Magic Hours for every resort guest!Mike:1) Bring Back Paper FastPasses!2) Double-Decker bus and Street Performers in World Showcase3) Bring Back Mickey & Minnie’s Country HousesListener Feedback:My wife Cindy added her list of things she would change: 1) Bring back the Main Street Bakery the way we remember it; 2) Bring back the Design my Virtual Roller Coaster; and 3) Extend the Skyliner.Chris has his list of 3 things he’d change: 1) Bring back the Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom game; 2) I'd bring back the days where characters would walk around the parks to allow magic moments in pictures. 3) I'd lower pass prices to help passholders keep affording trips to enjoy their happy places at Disney.

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Episode 123 - Guardians of the Galaxy Interview with Jen!

Guardians of the Galaxy Interview with Jen!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 123 for May 23, 2022, and today our feature topic is our Guardians of the Galaxy Interview with Jen! Jen is a Pixie travel agent like Brenda and I, and she was able to take a preview run of Cosmic Rewind. She is joining us to talk all about it! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: We all know how much exercise we get during a Disney vacation. Well, the team in charge of the Rhinos over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park are rolling out a program to monitor the activity of the rhinos in their care at the park! How cool is that?! In addition, the project is being combined with other zoos and wildlife centers across the country in order to measure and ensure that the rhinos get the best care possible. If you want to learn more, check out this YouTube video: (2) Disney Takes Rhino Care One Step Further | Walt Disney World Resort - YouTubeBrenda: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has recently crossed $650 Million in sales in the Global Box Office! Have you seen it? What did you think?Sophie: The Harmony Barber Shop at the Magic Kingdom is re-opening on July 31st! You can start making reservations on June 28th. This is exciting! Also, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques are going to be reopening soon as well!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Guardians of the Galaxy Interview with Jen!Today we are joined by our friend Jen! Jen had the super cool opportunity to ride Guardians of the Galaxy, and we’re going to talk with her all about it!Jen, when did you go on your adventure, and how long were you there?In addition to Cosmic Rewind, what else did you do while there?How would you describe the ride experience?When it comes to the roller coasters at WDW, where does Cosmic Rewind place in your rankings?Any issues with motion sickness? We’ve heard that this has happened with some guests.This Day in Disney History for May 23:1983: Disneyland continues with the grand re-opening of Fantasyland.Disney Who’s Who CharacterMaui from MoanaA little bit of Walt“Ever since the beginning of wisdom, man has been fashioning a brighter light and a stronger glass to help him probe deeper and deeper into the marvels of nature’s secret world. Today, with the modern microscope, we can peer into dark corners we’ve never seen before. Often we can’t explain what we see, but just looking is always a dramatic and thrilling experience.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: You're in Charge at WDW - 3 Changes You'll Make!

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Episode 122 - Finalizing Sophie's Birthday Trip

Finalizing Sophie's Birthday Trip

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 122 for May 16, 2022, and today our feature topic is Finalizing Sophie's Birthday Trip. We're taking a last look at all of the details that are going into our June trip to celebrate Sophie's birthday! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Coming to the big screen on December 16: “Avatar: The Way of Water”. The movie takes place a decade after the original Avatar film and focuses on the Sully family, Jake, Neytiri, and their kids, and all that they are up against. The latest teaser trailer was just released, you can see it here: Avatar: The Way of Water | Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube. In addition, we are hearing that the original Avatar will be re-released in theaters September 23rd to prepare for the upcoming movie!Mike: In other news, we are just a little over two weeks away from the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+, and Disney released a new trailer on May 4th. The link is here in the show notes: Obi-Wan Kenobi | Official Trailer | Disney+ - YouTube What’s exciting to me is that I saw a fan video that indicated that both Ewen McGregor and Hayden Christopher are open and talking about a season two of the show! Fingers crossed!Brenda: Over at Epcot, the transformation continues! World Celebration, which is formerly known as Future World, will have a hub divided into several different gardens. Also, it looks like lighting will be embedded into the pavement of the Epcot logo here. Additionally, the CommuniCore name is returning to Epcot! In the 80s and 90s, CommuniCore was a pavilion that changed into Innoventions. Well, Epcot will have CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza. These are just some of the changes that we’ll see at Epcot!Brenda: Also, tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party went on sale for resort guests this past Thursday, May 12th. Tickets for non-resort guests go on sale on May 18th.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Finalizing Sophie's Birthday TripTrip Dates: June 17-23, 2022Park Reservation dates: June 18, Magic Kingdom, June 19, Epcot, June 20, Resort Day, June 21, Animal Kingdom, June 22, Hollywood StudiosOn the Road with Mickey Meetup! June 18, Magic Kingdom, 2:30PM. Meet over by the TTA in Tomorrowland!June 19, Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy, Harmonious, Jellyrolls, Atlantic Dance HallJune 20 Resort Day - Stormalong Bay - Lazy River, beach area, volleyball, shipwreck water slide, pool gamesJune 21 Animal Kingdom - Festival of the Lion King, Pandora, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Flametree BBQ, Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, Rafiki's Planet Watch, dinner at Raglan Road!June 22 Hollywood Studios - Rise of the Resistance, Tower of Terror, Milennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, PizzeRizzo, Muppet Vision, hopefully FantasmicDining OptionsJune 18 - Liberty Tree TavernJune 19 - no reservationsJune 20 - Breakfast at Cape May Cafe, Dinner at ‘OhanaJune 21 - Raglan Road June 22 - Oga’s CantinaThis Day in Disney History for May 16:1928: Mickey Mouse TrademarkDisney Who’s Who CharacterSebastian from The Little MermaidA little bit of Walt“But the most exciting and by far the most important part of our Florida project… in fact, the heart of everything we’ll be doing in Disney World… will be our Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow! We call it E.P.C.O.T.E.P.C.O.T will be an experimental prototype community of tomorrow that will take its cue from the new i...

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Episode 121 - Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 2

Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 2

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 121 for May 9, 2022, and today our feature topic is the Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 2. We're taking a look at the lands of the Magic Kingdom and listing ten things for each land that we love! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: IT IS COMING BACK! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be back this year at the Magic Kingdom! Running on select dates from August 12 - October 31, everything you know and love about the party is coming back – from the Headless Horseman leading the parade, to the Boo To You Parade. If you are a resort guest, tickets can be purchased starting May 12. For non-resort guests, it is May 18th. Yay!Sophie: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has led to some new Dooney & Bourke merchandise! They have released a Tote Bag, a Satchel Bag, and a Crossbody Bag inspired by the movie and attraction. You can find them all at shopDisney.comMike: We don’t often announce the day that we are recording for our show, but today we’re going to. Today is May 4th, and Brenda, Sophie, Grogu, FA-9, and I would like to officially say “May the 4th be with you!”Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: The Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 2In part two of our series, we’re wrapping up the Magic Kingdom by looking at Tomorrowland, Frontierland, and Main Street, U.S.A. Brenda is covering Tomorrowland, Sophie Frontierland, and I’m taking Main Street, U.S.A.Brenda - Tomorrowland:1) Carousel of Progress2) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover3) Space Mountain4) Tomorrowland Speedway5) Tron Rollercoaster6) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe7) Tomorrowland Terrace Dessert Party8) The Feel of Tomorrowland9) Dance Party at Club 62610) The Bridge to TomorrowlandSophie - Frontierland:1) Splash Mountain2) BTMRR3) Pecos Bill 4) The UtiliDoors5) The Country Bear Jamboree6) Tom Sawyer Island7) The Parade Route8) The proximity to Liberty Square9) Pooh’s Corner in Critter Country Disneyland10) Fantasmic! DisneylandMike - Main Street, U.S.A.:1) WDW Railroad2) Leaving Florida, Entering Walt Disney World3) Tony’s Town Square Restaurant4) The Crystal Palace5) Casey’s Corner Piano Player6) The Emporium7) Main Street Confectionary8) Popcorn Cart by the Chamber of Commerce9) Plaza Ice Cream Parlor10) Roy & Minnie Statue and Walt & Mickey StatueThis Day in Disney History for May 9:1860: The Birth of James M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan.Disney Who’s Who CharacterFillmore from CarsA little bit of Walt“Tomorrow is a heck of a thing to keep up with.” - Walt Disney(when talking about his vision and plans for Tomorrowland at DL which opened on July 2, 1967)Coming Next Week: More details on Sophie's Birthday trip!

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Episode 120 - Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 1

Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 1

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 120 for May 2, 2022, and today our feature topic is the Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 1. We're taking a look at the lands of the Magic Kingdom and listing ten things for each land that we love! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Disneyland is introducing a new Disneyland After Dark party. This first ever party is called Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Reunion, and is happening on June 23, 28, and 30, 2022. This reunion party will be filled with dancing, fun, and plenty of nostalgia from graduation classes of the last six decades. It is taking place at Disney’s California Adventure park. Will you be attending? Let us know!Sophie: You all know how much I love my Loungefly bags. Well, I just have to share with you that the newest Disney collection came out and it is based on the 1950s animated film Peter Pan! Take a look at this picture of Big Ben from the movie as well as this Loungefly of Nana! What do you think of them?Mike: Just a reminder to everyone out there that this Sunday is Mother’s Day. Here on the show, Sophie and I want to first wish Brenda a Happy Mother’s Day, as well as Cindy, Sheila, my Mom, and everyone that has been like a mother to us over the years. We hope you have a great day.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: The Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 1In this two part series, we are each taking one of the lands at the Magic Kingdom and listing ten things that we really like about that land. This is part one of two. This week, we’re looking at Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Adventureland!Sophie - Fantasyland:1) childhood favorite before liberty square2) it’s a small world, Disneyland3) Winnie the pooh4) sorcerers of the magic kingdom5) the backstage fireworks display6) friar's nook7) sitting in Pinocchio’s and watching the boats from It’s a small world through the window8) the Sword in the Stone9) Mickey’s Philharmagic10) The Cinderella Castle MuralsBrenda - Liberty Square:1) Columbia Harbour House2) Liberty Tree Tavern3) Nutella Waffle from Sleepy Hollow4) The Street Snacks and the Produce Company5) The Parade Route in Liberty Square6) The Haunted Mansion7) The Hall of Presidents8) The Windows and their Symbols9) The Streets and Sewage10) The Liberty Bell ReplicaMike - Adventureland:1) Pirates of the Caribbean2) Enchanted Tiki Room3) Jungle Cruise4) Swiss Family Treehouse5) “Spitting” Camel6) Walkthrough to Frontierland7) Agrabah Bazaar8) Aloha Isle9) Tortuga Tavern10) The Pirate BathroomsThis Day in Disney History for May 2:1964: Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln opens at the New York World's Fair.Disney Who’s Who CharacterPluto - Mickey Mouse's DogA little bit of Walt“A child is helpless in choosing what is to be engraved on his mind during the formative years. The awesome responsibility is assumed, for better or worse, by us adults. Today we are shapers of the world of tomorrow. That is the plain truth. There is no way we can duck the responsibility; and there is no reason, except sloth and cowardice, why we should.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: The Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 2Brenda will have TomorrowlandSophie will have FrontierlandMike will have Main Street, U.S.A.

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Episode 119 - How Changes in Technology have changed the rides

How Changes in Technology have changed the rides

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 119 for April 25, 2022, and today our feature topic is How Changes in Technology have changed the rides. We're taking a look at the attractions at Disney and are thinking about how those attractions have changed over the years. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Over at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the team has revealed their list of six songs that will be part of the experience. They are: “September”“Disco Inferno”“Conga”“Everybody Wants to Rule the World”“I Ran”“One Way or Another”You won’t know until your ride starts which one you’ll get.Sophie: Over on the west coast, Disney’s California Adventure welcomed World of Color back this past Friday, April 22nd. Everyone that’s listened know that I love that show, and I’m glad to hear it’s back now!Mike: Disney has released the second trailer for the movie Lightyear, which is the origin story of Buzz Lightyear. The trailer is good and I think the movie will be too! It premieres on June 17th.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: How Changes in Technology have changed the rides.When Walt Disney World first opened, there were set ways that rides were developed. In some cases, rides were imported from other places – a key example I’m thinking about in this case is how the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel was built in 1917 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. Before it ended up at Walt Disney World, it enjoyed runs at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan, and then Olympic Park in Irvington, New Jersey, before being bought by Disney in 1967.Many of the early Disney attractions focused on how the Disney Imagineers would take common items and put them to extraordinary use in making a ride “come to life”. Some key examples are the use of mirrors in The Haunted Mansion and the use of lights and colored paper to give the illusion of fire in Pirates of the Caribbean. However, all of these early concepts still revolved around mechanical rides that didn’t vary from one ride to another.With the advancement of computers, though, that changed how rides could be designed and how the technology really changed how attraction junkies like us were able to experience the rides. That’s what we are going to talk about today – how those rides revolutionized the way we think about rides.The Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorStar ToursToy Story ManiaMickey & Minnie’s Runaway RailwayRemy’s Ratatouille AdventureMillennium Falcon: Smugglers Run - Hondo Ohnaka Audio-AnimatronicRise of the ResistanceAvatar: Flight of PassageThis Day in Disney History for April 25:2000: The Lion King MusicalDisney Who’s Who CharacterLittle John from Robin HoodA little bit of Walt“The way to keep children out of trouble is to keep them interested in things. Lecturing to children is no answer to delinquency. Preaching won’t keep kids out of trouble. But keeping their minds occupied will.” - Walt Disney(This reminds me of what I heard growing up “Idle minds are the devil’s workshop.”)Coming Next Week: The Lands of the Magic Kingdom, Part 1Brenda will have Liberty SquareSophie will have FantasylandMike will have Adventureland

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Episode 118 - The Dining Reservation I’m most looking forward to…

The Dining Reservation I’m most looking forward to…

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 118 for April 18, 2022, and today our feature topic is The Dining Reservation I’m most looking forward to. We're taking a look at reservations at Disney and are thinking about those reservations that you just have to have, and can't wait to get one day. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Giancarlo Esposito, also known as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, teased us with a possible season 3 opening date sometime this summer! No official date is released, but can you imagine if it were to come out, say, July 1st? Wow!Sophie: Also, I know that we don’t talk about Bruno…but today, we’re going to talk about Bruno! The hit song from Encanto has become the best performing Disney song to date, beating out Elton John’s version of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King in 1994. Also, Bruno spent five weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart! That’s phenomenal! Brenda: Cast Member Previews for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind begin today, April 18th, 2022!Mike: On the Road with Mickey would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Gilbert Gottfried. Known best in Disney circles as Iago in the movie Aladdin, he passed away at age 67 on April 12th. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his children, and all those that knew him. All of us have been asked to please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: The Dining Reservation I’m most looking forward to…Grogu: Looking forward to eating drinking at Oga’s CantinaSophie: Raglan Road at Disney Springs. For the June trip, looking forward to getting to ‘Ohana for dinner.Brenda: The Chef’s Table Experience at Victoria and Alberts. Another on her list is Teppan EdoMike: Victoria and Alberts dinner for our 25th Anniversary. Also want to try Le Cellier in the Canada Pavilion.Listener Feedback:John is looking forward to eating at Whispering Canyon CafeJen added her favorite: “I love Mama Melrose’s. I know it is a Disney Olive Garden, but I like it!!”Chrissy said: “Space 220, Topalinos, and eventually I'd like to get Chris and Billy to want to try Mori's”Sandi chimed in with her favorite: “Liberty Tree Tavern ... quiet and good food. We have lunch reservations. The other fav is Kona Cafe...good food and better coffee and the wait staff are always nice.”Stephanie said “Boathouse brunch at Disney Springs, it’s the best!”Cindy added her input: “The Rose and Crown for dinner to have a view of Harmonious. The California Grill.”This Day in Disney History for April 18:1882: Birth of Leopold Anthony StokowskiDisney Who’s Who CharacterGill from Finding NemoA little bit of Walt“While the rights and privileges of youth today are far greater than ever before, in entertainment as in other sides of their home and public life, it is still the parents who, in the main, decide what their growing youngsters may see on the screen. So it is the parents and other adult guardians of children’s welfare we must satisfy.” - Walt Disney

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Episode 117 - Planning a Solo Trip

Planning a Solo Trip

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 117 for April 11, 2022, and today our feature topic is Planning for a Solo Trip. Today we are joined by my friend Cindy from MonorailsandMagic.com. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: In the Good News/Bad News Category – The premiere date for Obi-Wan Kenobi has been changed from Wednesday, May 25 to Friday, May 27, 2022. The good news, though, is that the premiere will feature the first TWO episodes! I think that’s worth the wait for two days.Brenda: Starting April 18th, Character Meet and Greets – including hugs and autographs – will be returning to Disney locations! We’re talking Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani here! For openers it will be at select locations only but throughout the spring and summer more locations will be opening up.Mike: Coming in July, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will be returning to Walt Disney World! The dates are July 14 - November 19, so there is plenty of time to enjoy this great festival. There will be more than 25 Global Marketplaces located throughout Epcot, and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series will be going on as well.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Planning a Solo TripWe are excited to introduce my good friend Cindy from MonorailsandMagic.com and her Facebook Group Disney Fun at Home. Cindy and I were part of the Magical Blogorail back in the day, so we’ve been friends for quite some time. Today, we are going to talk about planning a solo trip, as well as make sure that everyone understands some of the changes at Disney due to the pandemic. Welcome to the podcast, Cindy!Benefits of Traveling to Walt Disney World Alone:You get to do exactly what you want to do without having to worry about anyone else’s needs or wants. That is extremely difficult if you are visiting with other people, especially children.You can approach the parks at your own pace. If you want to be there rope drop to closing, you can. If you want to sleep in and take your time, you can do that too. It is entirely up to you.You are always a “single rider.” Not just on the rides that offer that feature. It’s not unusual to get your own row on a ride or even your own vehicle when it’s not very busy.It is much easier to navigate through the crowds alone.Things to Consider Before Booking:This varies greatly, depending on your home situation. If you are single or have no children, then it is much easier to plan.If you do have children, you need to consider how much of a disruption your being gone will be and then work around that.Solo Trips Are Not for Everyone:If you are really uncomfortable doing things at home alone (shopping, eating out, etc.), then you may not enjoy a solo trip to Walt Disney World.If experiencing things at the parks without your loved ones would make you sad, you may not enjoy this type of trip.This Day in Disney History for April 11:2006: Winnie the PoohDisney Who’s Who CharacterWoody from Toy StoryA little bit of Walt“Fantasy, if it’s really convincing, can’t become dated, for the simple reason that it represents a flight into a dimension that lies beyond the reaches of time.” - Walt DisneyComing next week:

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Episode 116 - Retired Attractions, Part 2

Retired Attractions, Part 2

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 115 for March 28, 2022, and today our feature topic is Retired Attractions! This is part two of two, and we are looking at Epcot and Animal Kingdom for our list today. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: EXCITING NEWS! The Disney Cultural Representative Program is returning to Epcot this summer! The first new participants will begin arriving in August.Mike: We talked last year about how Finding Nemo would be coming back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Well, Disney is casting for the show, which will officially be called “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond”Sophie: Congratulations to the Walt Disney Company on winning 6 Academy Awards at the recent Oscars. Most notably, Encanto won Best Animated Feature Film!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Retired Attractions, Part 2We’re concluding our look at our top five retired attractions. This week, we’re looking at Epcot and Animal Kingdom to finish up our lists.Epcot and Animal Kingdom:Sophie: 1) Maelstrom2) Universe of Energy4) Mouse Gear and the Centorium5) Dino Land USA - Primeval Whirl3) Rafiki’s Planet Watch ‘Out of the Wild’Brenda:Illuminations: Reflections of EarthFountain of NationsThe Living Statues in ItalyWorld Showcase PlayersMaelstromMike: 5) Camp Minnie Mickey4) Pocahontas and her Forest Friends3) Innoventions House2) Ellen’s Energy Adventure1) MaelstromListener Feedback:Chrissy misses at Epcot: Fountain of Nations and Ellen’s Energy Adventure. At Animal Kingdom: River of Light.Jennifer misses Maelstrom at Epcot.

This Day in Disney History for April 4:1928: Birth of Maya AngelouDisney Who’s Who CharacterTigger from Winnie the PoohA little bit of Walt“Essentially, the real difference between a child and an adult is experience. We conceive it to be our job on the Mickey Mouse Club show to provide some of that experience. Happy, factual, constructive experience whenever possible.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Planning a Solo Trip and Changes at Disney!

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Episode 115 - Retired Attractions, Part 1

Retired Attractions, Part 1

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 115 for March 28, 2022, and today our feature topic is Retired Attractions! This is part 1 of two, and we are looking at the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios for our list today. Next week we'll conclude with Epcot and Animal Kingdom. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Now hear this. Face Masks are now optional on the Disney Skyliner! They are still required for Disney buses and monorails.Sophie: Disney+ is releasing a series of sing-along movies to the network; they started with the sing-along version of Encanto, and will be including such ones as Frozen, Frozen 2, and both the animated and live-action versions of Beauty and the Beast.Brenda: It has been reported that the Disney Minnie Van service through Lyft is returning during the summer! Dates have not been announced yet, nor has pricing, but if you are looking for a service to get you around the parks or to the airport and back, this may be the service for you!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Retired Attractions, Part 1We’re taking a look at the retired attractions at Walt Disney World. In this two part series, part one we’re going to look at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Part two, next week, we’ll look at Epcot and Animal KingdomMagic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios:Brenda: 1) Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights2) The Writer’s Stop3) The Great Movie Ride4) Animation Academy5) March of the First OrderSophie:5) The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management4) Honey I shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure3) Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom2) Animation Academy1) The Great Movie RideMike: 1) Snow White’s Scary Adventures2) Main Street Electrical Parade3) The Great Movie Ride4) Studio Backlot Tour5) Disney SkywayListener Feedback:Sandi misses River CountryCathy misses Mr. Toad’s Wild RideChrissy misses at the Magic Kingdom: Stitch’s Great Escape, Snow White’s Scary Adventure, and the Main Street Electrical Parade. At Hollywood Studios: Great Movie Ride, The Cars stunt show, Studio Backlot tour, and Osborne Christmas lights.Chris misses the Great Movie Ride at HS and Stitch’s Great Escape at MK.Jennifer misses the Studio Backlot Tour, Osbourne Lights, and Main Street Electrical Parade.This Day in Disney History for March 28:1998: Marc Davis Signature and Hands at Disney's MGM StudiosDisney Who’s Who CharacterMufasa from The Lion KingA little bit of Walt“There are fashions in reading, even in thinking. You don’t have to follow them unless you want to. On the other hand, watch out. Don’t stick too closely to your favorite subject. That would keep you from adventuring into other fields. It’s silly to build a wall around your interests.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Top 5 Retired Attractions, Part 2!

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Episode 114 - Your Favorite Areas at Each Park!

Your Favorite Areas at Each Park!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 114 for March 21, 2022, and today our feature topic is the Your Favorite Areas at Each Park! Each park at Walt Disney World has a different name for their specific areas. Some are called lands, some are neighborhoods, and so on. This week, we are looking at your favorite area in each park. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Disney announced recently that they are going to be making some changes to the Boardwalk area. The Boardwalk Inn is getting a reimagined lobby, and out on the Boardwalk itself, the Boardwalk Bakery will become a new sandwich shop. Also, The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, a new table-service restaurant and bakery, is set to open in 2023.Sophie: More Star Wars news: we have been geeking out on Obi-Wan Kenobi trailers and YouTube videos. The series premieres May 25th, and everything about it really makes me ready for it to start!Mike: The Starlight Safari Tour over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is set to return April 22nd! This 1 hour tour through the savanna areas of the Lodge costs $89 and you will be able to see up to 30 animal species with your night-vision goggles.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Your Favorite Areas at each Park!Lands, Pavilions, Neighborhoods, the names go on and on. Today we are taking a look at our favorite “areas”, for lack of a better term, in each of the parks. Magic Kingdom:Brenda: Liberty SquareSophie: Liberty SquareMike: Main Street, U.S.A.Epcot:Brenda: France PavilionSophie: Japan AND Morocco AND France PavilionsMike: Mexico PavilionHollywood Studios:Brenda: Sunset BoulevardSophie: Sunset BoulevardMike: Galaxy’s EdgeAnimal Kingdom:Brenda: PandoraSophie: Discovery IslandMike: AsiaListener Feedback:Cindy has these areas as her favorites: Let's see... Epcot: World Showcase. MK: Tomorrowland at night. I'm honestly not sure about during the day. AK: Pandora. HS: It's not one particular area, but I love the older areas.Chrissy says these are her favorites: Magic Kingdom favorite part is Fantasyland due to the Beauty and Beast additions. Epcot: World Showcase and Living Sea Hollywood Studios: Galaxy Edge AK: PandoraPam includes several of her favorites: Great question! MK: Liberty Square. Epcot: The Living Seas and the World Showcase crawl. HS: Echo lake area. Looking forward to seeing Galaxy Edge this trip. AK: Africa. Safari, Gorillas, Festival of the Lion King show, and Tusker House breakfast. DS: original Pleasure Island Adventurers Club and Comedy Club.Chris adds his favorites: For me, the magic kingdom was always Adventureland because Tortuga Tavern was my favorite hangout when sorcerer Mickey card game was happening - lots of good memories began there including the idea of Billy’s closet of magic. In Hollywood Studios it’s Galaxy's Edge. In Animal Kingdom it's Pandora and in Epcot the World Showcase for America where the concert series happens. Saw Rick Springfield and Foreigners Journey recently there and it was awesome!!!This Day in Disney History for March 21:1996: Disneyland Renovates TomorrowlandDisney Who’s Who CharacterLilo from Lilo & StitchA little bit of Walt"Today, modern ways have reached into nearly every corner of the globe. Yet in many lands, old and colorful customs continue, unchanged by time, undisturbed by the march of progress. As the past slips slowly but certainly into the future,

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Episode 113 - Planning Sophie's Birthday!

Planning Sophie's Birthday!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 113 for March 14, 2022, and today our feature topic is the Planning Sophie's Birthday! We are diving down into the nitty gritty details about Sophie's birthday trip in June. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Update from Boardwalk episodeSheila reminded me that I had forgotten to mention the Easter Eggs you can find at the Resorts on the Boardwalk. Here’s a couple of photos of them that she shared with us. Thanks, Sheila!Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Disney released new details on the testing for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction opening this summer! This coaster features the first ever reverse-launch on a Disney coaster and is one of the longest enclosed coasters in the world!Sophie: For the fans of Star Wars: The Bad Batch animated series on Disney+, we just learned that season two of the series has been pushed back to later in 2022. Disney has confirmed that it will come out in 2022, but an official release date has not been announced.Mike: As you all probably know, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser had its official launch on March 1st! There is so much information on the web about it, but what I really like is that it’s first launch was for Make a Wish families.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Planning Sophie's Birthday!Now that we are into March, we are getting closer each day to Sophie’s Birthday. We are going to spend some time today in the planning of her big event!What we know:Trip Dates: June 17-23, 2022Park Reservation dates: June 18, Magic Kingdom. June 19, Epcot, June 20, Resort Day, June 21, Animal Kingdom, June 22, Hollywood StudiosOn the Road with Mickey Meetup! June 18, Magic Kingdom, 2:30PM. Meet over by the TTA in Tomorrowland!June 19, Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy, Harmonious, Jellyrolls, Atlantic Dance HallJune 20 Resort Day - Stormalong Bay - Lazy River, beach area, volleyball, shipwreck water slide, pool games, June 21 Animal Kingdom - Festival of the Lion King, Pandora, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Flametree BBQ, Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, Rafiki's Planet Watch, Disney Springs maybeJune 22 Hollywood Studios - Rise, Tower of Terror, Smugglers Run, Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, PizzeRizzo, Muppet Vision, hopefully FantasmicDining OptionsReservations dinner 6/18 Ohana or CRT or CPJune 19 no reservationsJune 20 Ohana alternate day and Kitchen Sink at Beaches and CreamJune 21 possible Raglan Road June 22 possible Hollywood & Vine, maybe Oga’s CantinaThis Day in Disney History for March 14:1920: Birth of Hank Ketcham.1935: Donald Duck makes first appearance in Mickey Mouse daily newspaper comic strip.Disney Who’s Who CharacterMama Coco from CocoA little bit of Walt“Every child is blessed with a vivid imagination. But just as a muscle grows flabby from disuse, so the bright imagination of a child pales in later years if he ceases to exercise it.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Your Favorite Areas at each park!

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Episode 112 - Springtime at Disney!

Springtime at Disney!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 112 for March 7, 2022, and today our feature topic is the Springtime at Disney! Today we are taking a look at how magical a trip to Walt Disney World can be for you and your family if you visit in the Spring. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you like about Springtime at Disney! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Recap from last weekChrissy wrote in: “I love the Italian restaurant Trattoria al Forno there. It's amazing with the whole Gordon Ramsay Hell's kitchen vibe when they are busy. It's like dinner and a show. The bakery is really good too. So excited to visit Jellyrolls for the first time and the Dance Hall soon.”John agreed with her choice of Trattoria al Forno, he likes it for breakfast.Pam wrote as well: “In the am: Having coffee on the balcony watching the boardwalk “waking up”. In the PM: Having a drink on the balcony people watching before going to bed. In between: Surrey biking and strolling.”Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Lost in the shuffle of pandemic news, the Disney College Program celebrated 40 years of Magic in 2021! That is an incredible program that has helped many young adults out over the years!Brenda: Over on the high seas, we’ve got some more information about the Disney Wish and what you will find on board. First up is Inside Out: Joyful Sweets, which will feature handmade gelato, ice cream, candy, and novelty treats for purchase. Also on the Wish will be Olaf’s Royal Picnic, where guests can join their favorite Frozen friends for a summertime picnic in Arendelle during a premium entertainment experience specially designed for families with children ages 3 to 12. Guests will interact with Olaf, Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff. These are just two of the new experiences you’ll find on the Disney Wish!Sophie: Spooky news! The Haunted Mansion film that we talked about a while back on the podcast has an official release date! We’re looking forward to seeing it in theaters starting March 10, 2023!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Springtime at Disney!Springtime at Disney is our topic today, and we are taking a look at all of the things that you can enjoy and experience at Disney during the Springtime. Let’s take a look!Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival: March 2 - July 4, 2022Garden Rocks Concert Series: Plain White T’s will be performing during Sophie’s Birthday Weekend.The average temperatures for March at Walt Disney World is a high of 78 and a low of 56. In April, the average high is 82 and low is 61.This Day in Disney History for March 7:1897: The birth of Cy Young2010: Disney/Pixar Up wins Best Animated Feature FilmDisney Who’s Who CharacterBing Bong from Inside OutA little bit of Walt“Leadership implies a strong faith or belief in something. It may be a cause, an institution, a political or business operation in which a man takes active direction by virtue of his faith and self-assurance. And, of course, leadership means a group, large or small, which is willing to entrust such authority to a man - or a woman - in judgment, wisdom, personal appeal, and proven competence.”- Walt DisneyComing next week: Planning Sophie's Birthday!

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Episode 111 - Benefits of Staying on the Boardwalk!

Benefits of Staying on the Boardwalk!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 111 for February 28, 2022, and today our feature topic is the Benefits of Staying on the Boardwalk! Today we are taking a look at all of the great things you can experience when you stay on the Boardwalk! This is exciting for us because the Yacht Club will be our home for Sophie's 21st birthday in June. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you like about the Boardwalk area of Disney! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Lin-Manuel Miranda recently revealed that he approached Disney CEO Bob Chapek about adding an Encanto-themed ride to the Disney theme parks! He envisions a ride through attraction similar to the Little Mermaid attraction. I know that I’d be first in line for that if it comes about!Brenda: Guardians of the Galaxy update! In a recent tweet by Disney’s Chief Corporate Affairs officer Geoff Morrell, the executive brought attention to the attraction and pointed to a possible opening date of the attraction taking place over Memorial Day weekend!Mike: Over on the west coast, the transformation of Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park will begin starting March 9th. The biggest part of the transformation is that Toontown will be the home of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway when it reopens in early 2023.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Benefits of Staying on the Boardwalk!Resorts:Boardwalk InnYacht ClubBeach ClubThe Swan and Dolphin (unofficially)Location:Proximity to the Parks:EpcotDisney’s Hollywood StudiosNightlife:Atlantic Dance HallJellyrollsDining:Cape May CafeBeaches & Cream Soda ShopBoardWalk BakeryBoardWalk Ice CreamTrattoria al FornoYachtsman SteakhouseThis Day in Disney History for February 28:1986: Disney Legend Eric Larson retiresDisney Who’s Who CharacterDory from Finding NemoA little bit of Walt“For a child, encouragement from a grown up can be a thrilling experience. And can spell the difference between failure and success.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Springtime at Disney!

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Episode 110 - Celebrating Birthdays at Disney!

Celebrating Birthdays at Disney!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 110 for February 21, 2022, and today our feature topic is Celebrating Birthdays at Disney! Today is my niece's birthday, and we thought it would be a great time to talk about all of the fun things you can do to celebrate your birthday at Disney! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what some of your favorite birthday memories are! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

First up, Happy Birthday to my niece Stephanie! Let’s sing it, everyone!Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Oh my, are you ready for this announcement? “It's not a reboot. It's a comeback. Chip 'n Dale: #RescueRangers, an all-new, never-done-before, completely 100% Original movie, streaming May 20 on Disney+.Brenda: We have another Disney Wish update! On February 11th, the Disney Wish touched water for the first time during her “float out”, which is a major construction milestone! Mike: COVID Face Covering Update: Beginning last Thursday, February 17, the following health and safety updates are in place at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations. Guests who are not fully vaccinated are expected to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters. Face coverings are still required by all Guests (ages 2 and up) on enclosed Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails, and Disney Skyliner. This comes on the heels of the news that Universal Orlando Resort recently relaxed their Face Covering rules on February 12th in much the same way as Disney has now done.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Celebrating Birthdays at Disney!In today’s topic, we are taking a look at some of the ways that you can celebrate your birthday at Disney! Some of these have changed during COVID, but many are still viable things you can do and experience. Listener feedback:Chris wrote: “This picture was during Chrissy’s birthday last year and we did memorial rides for one of our Ohana whose husband passed away So she chose to share her day to honor him which was magical if you ask me.”This Day in Disney History for February 21:Star Wars WeekendsDisney Who’s Who CharacterHappy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.A little bit of Walt“Ideas come from curiosity. When I settle one idea, my confidence takes command; nothing can shake it, and I am constant to it until it comes a reality. Then I drop it abruptly, and I rarely mention it again.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Benefits of Staying on the Boardwalk!

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Episode 109 - Pixie Recap - Universal Orlando Highlights!

Pixie Recap - Universal Orlando Highlights

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 109 for February 14, 2022, and today our feature topic is our Pixie Recap - Universal Orlando Highlights! At #PixieCon2022 last week, Brenda and I learned a lot, so today we are giving the highlights of that trip, especially about Universal Orlando Resort. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what your favorite things are at Universal Orlando Resort! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Just in, the Walt Disney Company earned 23 Academy Award Nominations for the 94th Oscars, which will be presented on March 27th.Brenda: Unfortunately, Disney Cruise Line announced recently that the debut of the new ship, the Disney Wish, has had to be pushed out to later in the summer. Originally slated to make its first sailing on June 9, that has been pushed to July 14th. For those affected by the delay, Disney is reaching out to them to rebook or refund their deposits. Additionally, those impacted are being offered a 50% discount on a future cruise departing by December 31, 2023.Mike: Sophie, Brenda, and I want to take a moment and thank you all that have subscribed to our YouTube channel! We have just crossed 100 subscribers on our channel, so we were able to create a custom URL for the show! You can reach us here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Thanks everyone! If you want to subscribe to our channel, click the link and hit the subscribe button.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Pixie Recap: Universal Orlando HighlightsSophie interviews Brenda and I about all aspects of our trip to Orlando for #PixieCon2022.This Day in Disney History for February 14Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ReviewDisney Who’s Who CharacterMushu from MulanA little bit of Walt“The one thing I learned from Disneyland was to control the environment. Without that we get blamed for the things that someone else does. When they come here they are coming because of an integrity that we’ve established over the years, and they drive for hundreds of miles and the little hotels on the fringe would jump their rates three times. I’ve seen it happen and I just can’t take it because, I mean, it reflects on us. I just feel a responsibility to the public when I go into this thing that we must control that, and when they come into this so-called world, that we will take the blame for what goes on.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Celebrating Birthdays at Disney!

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Episode 108 - The Best of On the Road with Mickey!

The Best of On the Road with Mickey

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 108 for February 7, 2022, and since Brenda and I are traveling for our Pixie Conference this week, today we are giving you The Best of On the Road with Mickey! We’re taking a look at some memorable moments from the show! Enjoy!

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Episode 107 - Disney Movies: Live-Action vs. Animated!

Disney Movies: Live-Action vs. Animated

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 107 for January 31, 2022, and our feature topic is Disney Movies: Live-Action vs. Animated! We’re taking a look at the Disney movies that have both an animated version as well as live-action remake version, and picking our favorites and why. Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Over at Disneyland, the late Dave Smith, Disney Legend, and the founder of the Walt Disney Archives, was honored with a window at Disneyland. We grabbed a picture of the window to share with you.Brenda: Disney announced that they are going to have a Pixar Day at Sea on select sailings of the Disney Fantasy in 2023! Right now it is set for January - March, 2023, but who knows, if it goes well, perhaps they will extend that?Mike: Interesting timing on this bit of cheddar, seeing as what our feature topic is today. Turns out that Disney is working on a live action version of The Aristocats. What are your thoughts on this?Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Disney Movies: Live-Action vs. Animated!We are going to give our opinions on which we like better among these movies that have both an animated version and a live action version. Do you agree with our choices?Maleficent, 2014 vs. Sleeping Beauty 1959S: Maleficent; B: Maleficent; M: MaleficentCinderella, 2015 vs. 1950 Animated VersionB: Live Action; S: Animated; M: Live ActionJungle Book, 2016 vs. 1967 Animated VersionM: Animated; S: Animated; B: AnimatedBeauty & The Beast, 2017 vs. 1991 Animated VersionS: Live Action; B: Live Action; M: AnimatedDumbo, 2019 vs. 1941 Animated VersionB: Animated; S: Animated; M: AnimatedAladdin, 2019 vs. 1992 Animated VersionM: Live Action; S: Live Action; B: Live ActionThe Lion King, 2019 vs. 1994 Animated VersionS: Animated; B: Animated; M: AnimatedMaleficent: Mistress of Evil, 2019 vs. Sleeping Beauty, 1959B: Animated; S: Animated; M: AnimatedLady and The Tramp, 2019, vs. 1955 Animated VersionM: Animated; B: Animated; S: AnimatedMulan, 2020 vs. 1998 Animated VersionS: Animated; B: Animated; M: Live ActionCruella, 2021 vs. 101 Dalmatians, 1961B: Animated; S: Live Action; M: Live ActionThis Day in Disney History for January 311978 - Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston retireDisney Who’s Who CharacterRhino from BoltA little bit of Walt“I take great pride in the artistic development of cartoons. Our characters are made to go through emotions." - Walt DisneyComing next week: The Best of On the Road with Mickey!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Episode 106 - Ranking the Nighttime Entertainment!

Ranking the Nighttime Entertainment!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 106 for January 24, 2022, and our feature topic is Ranking the Nighttime Entertainment! We’re going to rank our favorites between Wishes vs. Happily Ever After vs. Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom, and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, Epcot Forever, and Harmonious at Epcot. Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Starting on February 4th, guests can now relax once again on a horse drawn carriage ride at Port Orleans Riverside! You can now take a carriage ride over at Fort Wilderness. Cost for Riverside is $55 plus tax and will seat up to 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 small children.Sophie: Some movie news to report: 1) There is a sequel in development for Disney’s Jungle Cruise movie! 2) Disney’s Encanto is named the Best Motion Picture - Animated at the Golden Globes! 3) Lastly, there is a remake of the 2003 Haunted Mansion movie in the works, and they are looking for extras for the New Orleans shoot! This is a remake of the movie that starred Eddie Murphy.Brenda: We have some new sweets and treats for the 50th Anniversary. Among them are the Donald Duck Dome Cake at Gaston’s Tavern, the Anniversary Cinnamon Roll at the Main Street Bakery, and the Cheers to 50 Years ice cream dessert at the Plaza Restaurant.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Ranking the Nighttime Entertainment!For the purposes of our ranking, we are splitting up the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. We’re going to rank our favorites between Wishes vs. Happily Ever After vs. Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom, and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, Epcot Forever, and Harmonious at Epcot.SophieMagic Kingdom3) Happily Ever After2) Disney Enchantment1) WishesEpcot3) Illuminations: Reflections of Earth2) Epcot Forever1) HarmoniousBrendaMagic Kingdom3) Wishes2) Disney Enchantment1) Happily Ever AfterEpcot3) Epcot Forever2) Illuminations: Reflections of Earth1) HarmoniousMikeMagic Kingdom3) Disney Enchantment2) Happily Ever After1) WishesEpcot3) Epcot Forever2) Illuminations: Reflections of Earth1) HarmoniousListener Rankings:Chrissy from Billy’s Closet of MagicFireworks at MK:1. Fantasy in the Sky ( New Year's Eve countdown Show)2. Happily Ever After ( best memories with my kids growing up with celebration milestones)3. Wishes4.any other show I don't know about or missed before wishes5. EnchantmentEpcot:1. Harmonious2. Illuminations3. Epcot Forever4. Anything I missed or not saw.Cindy, my friend from the Blogorail DaysFor me at MK:1. Happily Ever After2. Enchantment3. Wishes (I only saw it once 7 years ago, so I have no emotional attachment to it. Plus I'm a big castle projection fan.)Epcot:1. Illuminations:Reflections of Earth2. Epcot ForeverI haven't seen Harmonious yet.Cindy, my wifeWishes, Disney’s Enchantment, Happily Ever After at MKHarmonious, Illuminations, Epcot Forever at EpcotMy number one is HarmoniousThis Day in Disney History for January 242011 - Mickey's PhilharMagicDisney Who’s Who CharacterLi Shang from MulanA little bit of Walt“I’m just very curious—got to find out what makes things tick—and I’ve always liked working with my hands; my father was a carpenter. I even apprenticed to my own machine shop here and learned the trade. Since my outlook and attitudes are ingrained throughout our organization, all our people have this curiosity; it keeps us moving forward, exploring, experimenting, opening new doors." - Walt DisneyComing next week: Disney Movies: Animated vs. Live Action Remakes!

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Episode 105 - Ranking the New Attractions! What is your favorite among the new attractions?

Ranking the New Attractions!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 105 for January 17, 2022, and our feature topic is Ranking the New Attractions! We are taking a look at all of the new attractions that have opened at Walt Disney World in the past few years and ranking them from our least favorite to our favorite, our numero uno. Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what your favorite among the new attractions is! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Update from Last Week:Last week we had our ranking for all the Disney coasters, and I asked you what your favorite Disney Coaster is. The poll is still up in the Facebook Group, so go check it out if you wish and vote. The voting has been back and forth, it’s been fun to see, and right now, the lead is with Expedition Everest, with Seven Dwarfs Mine Train second, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster third.Also, we talked about Sophie’s first Splash Mountain experience; I wanted to share a photo from her last Splash Mountain experience! She’s rocking it!

Sophie Rockin' the drop on Splash Mountain! Way to go Sophie!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Back on January 9th, as we reported in the group, the Voices of Liberty returned to the Rotunda inside the American Adventure Pavilion! This is exciting news! The next time you are in Epcot, make it a point to catch one of their shows. You will not be disappointed!Sophie: Huge news regarding the upcoming movie, Turning Red. Disney and Pixar announced that the movie will premiere exclusively on Disney+, NOT in theaters due to Covid concerns. It will now premiere exclusively in homes worldwide on Disney+ beginning Friday, March 11.Brenda: Just a reminder that the Epcot International Festival of the Arts opened up on the 14th, and runs until February 21st. Are you going to be in town during that period? We’d love for you to share photos with us! Just send them via any of our ways to connect with us, which are listed below. Thanks!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Ranking the New Attractions!For the purposes of our ranking, we are listing these attractions as qualifying for our “new attractions” list (opening date listed in parenthesis):Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (10/1/2021)Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway (3/4/2020)Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (12/5/2019)Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (8/29/2019)Slinky Dog Dash (6/30/2018)Avatar Flight of Passage (5/27/2017)Na’vi River Journey (5/27/2017)Brenda7) Na’vi River Journey6) Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run5) Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure4) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway3) Slinky Dog Dash2) Avatar Flight of Passage1) Star Wars: Rise of the ResistanceSophie7) Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure6) Na’vi River Journey5) Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run4) Slinky Dog Dash3) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway2) Avatar Flight of Passage1) Star Wars: Rise of the ResistanceMike7) Slinky Dog Dash (I haven’t ridden it yet!)6) Na’vi River Journey5) Avatar Flight of Passage4) Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run3) Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure2) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance1) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway RailwayThis Day in Disney History for January 171922 - Birth of Disney Legend, Betty WhiteDisney Who’s Who CharacterFlora from Sleeping BeautyA little bit of Walt“When they come here they’re coming because of an integrity that we’ve established over the years. And they drive hundreds of miles. I feel a responsibility to the public.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Comparing the Nighttime Entertainment!...

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Episode 104 - Ranking the Disney Coasters! What is your favorite Disney Coaster?

Ranking the Disney Coasters!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 104 for January 10, 2022, and our feature topic is Ranking the Disney Coasters! We hope you have had a great start to 2022! Today we want to rank the Disney coasters from worst to first. Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what your favorite Disney coaster is! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Update from Last Week:A couple of weeks back I asked the question, “Outside of Mickey Mouse, who is your favorite Disney character?” You gave a lot of great answers! Here’s what you said:Chrissy said: “Villains: Maleficent Heroes: Belle From another Galaxy: Boba Fett”Stephanie said: “Eeyore”Cindy said: “Daisy Duck”Lee said: “Goofy. But from the Disney Channel it’s Darkwing Duck. From Pixar it’s Buzz Lightyear!”Kait said: “Simba or Ariel”Ivon said: “Stitch and Maleficent”Pam said: “Tinkerbell first, Mary Poppins second.”We also asked in the group, What’s a highlight from 2021 that you want to share?Kathy said: “My husband and I took a Disney cruise earlier this month. Goofy was walking away before I could get up to meet him but as he went upstairs I called his name and he leaned over to wave at me”Sheila bought a house in Florida with a view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks!Chrissy said: “Loads of things but specific...Meeting you all at Disney starting a new lifelong friendship to build on with Magic!!”Chris said: “One of the 2021 highlights for me was bringing both of my grandsons to Disney. The other was meeting you all on the 50th start of celebration and Billy making a new friend in Grogu. Also, I was able to bring my mom to Disney for her first time ever.”Sandi said: “Simply being able to visit in December, after a long and frightening hospitalization after a botched operation at the beginning of summer.”Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Disney released a new promotion in the middle of last week! Dates are March 6 - July 7. Book your Spring or Summer trip now!Mike: I don’t have a lot of Cheddar this week, but I had a client just get back from Disney and gave me permission to share some of her photos. Take a look at these pictures! Thanks Emily for sharing! (If you are listening via your favorite Podcast app, check out the YouTube video of the episode to see the cool pictures we received! Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-fjL-bc0no)Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Ranking the Disney Coasters!Everyone’s definition of a roller coaster is slightly different, and we’re no exception! Here is each of our rankings for our Disney roller coasters!Brenda9) Incredicoaster8) Matterhorn7) Barnstormer6) Space Mountain5) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train4) Slinky Dog Dash3) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad2) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster1) Expedition EverestSophieWorst:15) Dinosaur14) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster13) Matterhorn12) Barnstormer11) Goofy’s Sky SchoolMiddle:10) Kali River Rapids9) Incredicoaster8) Slinky Dog Dash7) Space Mountain6) Test TrackFirst:5) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train4) Splash Mountain3) Tower of Terror2) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad1) Expedition EverestMike12) Matterhorn11) Splash Mountain10) Goofy’s Sky School9) Slinky Dog Dash8) Goofy’s Barnstormer7) Space Mountain (WDW)6) Space Mountain (DL)5) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster4) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train3) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad2) California Screamin (Incredicoaster)1) Expedition Everest

This Day in Disney History for January 32001 - Disneyland Paris welcomes it's 100 Millionth Guest!Disney Who’s Who CharacterPumbaa from The Lion ...

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Episode 103 - 2021 Year in Review!

2021 Year in Review!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 103 for January 3, 2022, and our feature topic is our 2021 Year in Review! First, though, we wish to say Happy New Year! We hope you all have a great, prosperous, and safe new year! We are looking at our 2021 Year in Review to work up a scorecard of sorts of the positive things and the not-so-positive things we experienced in 2021! Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Update from Last Week:We discussed the Country Bear Jamboree last week, and in it, I learned that I would be Big Al if I were a character on the show. I asked in the FB Group which character you would be, and the race is close between Trixie and, yes, you guessed it, Big Al! As of right now, though, the leader is Trixie!Also, I asked what is on your list to do in 2022, and you responded!Sheila said: “Festival of the Arts. I have never done it and it looks amazing.”Ivon said: “To go on a Disney Cruise! That’s on my Disney Bucket-list.”Pam said: “Dawn of Life, Cirque du Soleil on March 26th. (During Flower and Garden festival).”Jenifer said: “Savi's, the fireworks shows, and Ratatouille are this year's hope. We did COVID Disney for our first Disney and they weren't happening so we never did the parks in the dark. Want to do a cruise some time but…”Cindy said: “Rise of the Resistance, The Candlelight Processional and The Festival of Arts”Chrissy said: “Everything, especially getting a reservation at Space 220 finally.”Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: In case you missed it, yesterday, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park reopened! Are you a fan of going to the water parks on your trips? Let us know!Brenda: Refurbishment reminders: February 14-18, 2022 - BTMRR will be closed for routine maintenance. January 23-28, 2022 - Skyliner service between Caribbean Beach Resort, Riviera Resort, and EPCOT will be unavailable. January 10 - February 10, 2022, Splash Mountain will be closed for routine maintenance. Lastly, January 4 - Mid April, 2022, Expedition Everest will be closed for a lengthy refurbishment.Sophie: Don’t forget, the new Star Wars show “The Book of Boba Fett” started on December 29th, and like the Mandalorian, it has weekly episodes throughout the month of January. That is just part of an exciting lineup of shows coming to Disney+ in January!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: 2021 Year in Review!Positives in 2021Taking Mom back to Walt Disney World and celebrating Easter at the Magic Kingdom.Being at Walt Disney World October 1, 2021, for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney WorldOur Series of Podcasts on Walt’s Nine Old MenOur Favorite Disney Memories podcastOur Favorite Disney Food episodes!When Disney Goes above and beyondThe reopening of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover!Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure!Meeting all our friends on our trips! Especially Chris and Billy!But by far, the most important and positive we had in 2021 was when Brenda joined us as a permanent member of the team!Negatives in 2021Not being able to do the MNSSHP or MVMCP or Candlelight ProcessionalStill having to wear masksPandemic is still here and people are fearful.This Day in Disney History for January 31965 - Disneyland celebrates it's 10th birthday with the addition of the Tencennial Parade!Disney Who’s Who CharacterEdna Mode from The IncrediblesA little bit of Walt“I like symphonic music. A good concert, if you’re kind of relaxed, it can do something to you. It’s sort of an emotional break you get by listening to the music.

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Episode 102 - 22 Things to do at Disney in 2022!

22 Things to do at Disney in 2022!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 102 for December 27, 2021, and our feature topic is 22 Things to do at Disney in 2022! Looking ahead to next year, first, Happy New Year! We hope you all have a great, prosperous, and safe new year! We are looking at 22 things that we want to do at Disney in 2022! Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Update from Last Week:We asked the question, are you Team Lights or are you Team Projection when it comes to the decorations on Cinderella Castle. Well, when in doubt, do a poll! We put the poll up in our Facebook Group, and friends, it wasn’t even close! By nearly a 3:1 ratio, the winner is Team Lights! So, for those of you who voted like I did (Team Projection) – well, we know that we’re right, don’t we? ;)Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Over at Animal Kingdom, Lola, one of the white rhinos there, gave birth to a healthy and adorable female calf in early November, and the Disney Parks Blog released information and pictures about her recently. She is the third white rhino born at Animal Kingdom park in the past 13 months, and the 13th white rhino born at Walt Disney World Resort!Brenda: Are you going to be at Walt Disney World anytime between December 22nd and 31st? If so, one special occurrence is that Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, which had only been performed during the Very Merriest After Hours Party, is now being shown twice daily at the Magic Kingdom during these days! Looks like the times are generally at Noon and 3:45PM or 3:30PM depending on the day.Mike: An alternative to the Mears Connect service bringing guests from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World was just announced! It is called The Sunshine Flyer, will be starting on February 1, 2022, and the buses are themed like trains! Prices are $17 per adult, $12.50 per child each way. Mike: Bonus cheddar! Re-opening on March 31, 2022, Disney’s All Star Sports Resort! This means that come March 31, all of the Disney resorts will be open for the first time since 2020!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: 22 Things to do at Disney in 2022!1. Mike: Witness in person the Candlelight Processional2. Mike: Take in the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party3. Mike: Meetup with friends and family4. Mike: Have an On the Road with Mickey meetup in the parks with listeners.5. Mike: Take in the Flower & Garden Festival6. Mike: Stay at a new resort7. Mike: Eat at at least one restaurant we’ve never been to before8. Mike: Record an episode of On the Road with Mickey on location9. Sophie: Solo trip to Disney10. Brenda: Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind!11. Sophie: Eat around the World at the Food & Wine Festival12. Brenda: Meet friend in person at WDW!13. Sophie: Meetup with BCOM14. Brenda: Seeing the new Walt Statue at Epcot15. Sophie: Stay at a new resort - Boardwalk Inn16. Brenda: Sail on the Disney Wish!17. Sophie: Go back to MNSSHP18. Brenda: Disney with Luna!19. Sophie: Go to Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall20. Brenda: Ride the WDW Railroad 21. Sophie: Experience Fantasmic!22. Brenda: Epcot 40th BirthdayThis Day in Disney History for December 201937 - Walt Disney appears on the cover of Time magazine.http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/Dec27.htmlDisney Who’s Who CharacterGaston from Beauty and the BeastA little bit of Walt“But now, looking back, I have satisfaction, even pleasure, in tracing the effects those newspaper-delivery days had on my mature life.

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Episode 101 - Christmas at Disney!

Christmas at Disney!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 101 for December 20, 2021, and our feature topic is Christmas at Disney! Coming off of our milestone 100th episode last week, we are keeping the hits coming and talking about Christmas at Disney, and the ways we bring Disney home with us at Christmas! Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Update from Last Week:We were talking about how our technology allows us to meet online even from a great distance away! I guessed that we were 900 or 1000 miles from Brenda, turns out it is 1,204 miles from our house to hers!Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Tuesday night the 14th, Reedy Creek Fire Department vehicles had to proceed down Main Street U.S.A. to put out a small fire at Cinderella Castle. No one was injured. Beyond that we don’t know much about it.Brenda: The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is returning for 2022! Set to begin March 2, 2022, the event will run through July 4, 2022!Sophie: Our friend and On the Road with Mickey guest Lee from Disleelandia is getting ready to celebrate the 1,000th post on his site! Congratulations, Lee! He has a question for all of us to answer: How has a Toy or Collectible impacted you and what you do as a content creator today?Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Christmas at Disney!In-Park ActivitiesChristmas PartiesCandlelight ProcessionalFestival of the HolidaysFlotillas – Santa Claus, Donald’s Dino Bash, Chip & Dale, Discovery Island DrummersSunset Seasons GreetingsMinnie’s Holiday DineSanta Claus MotorcadeFrozen Sing-AlongResort ActivitiesGingerbread House at Grand FloridianGingerbread Carousel at Beach ClubWilderness Lodge Christmas TreeAnimal Kingdom Lodge Gingerbread Giraffe and Christmas treeThe list goes on and on!Outside of Disney and at HomeNight of a Million Lights (Episode #48)Disney Christmas decorations at homeDisney Christmas Movies!This Day in Disney History for December 202020 - The return of the Electrical Water PageantDisney Who’s Who CharacterThe Alley Cats from the AristocatsA little bit of Walt“If I were a fatalist, or a mystic, which I decidedly am not, it might be appropriate to say I believe in my lucky star. But I reject ‘luck’ - I feel every person creates his own ‘determinism’ by discovering his best aptitudes and following them undeviatingly.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: 22 Things to do at Disney in 2022!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Episode 100 - Our 100th Episode of On the Road with Mickey!

Our 100th Episode!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is our 100th Episode for December 13, 2021, and our feature topic is Our 100th Episode of On the Road with Mickey! We started the podcast with our first episode way back on January 6, 2020, when it was just Sophie and I, and today is a milestone episode after reaching episode 100! We are very excited to reach this plateau, but even more we are humbled by all of you that have tuned in faithfully! Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, guests woke up to find a gingerbread baby giraffe in the lobby! Check out the photo Daddy is going to share, courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog. In addition to the display, you can get a Gingerbread giraffe cookie with milk chocolate buttercream filling to go along with it. Price: $4.99Brenda: Over at Disneyland, Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane came to Disneyland Resort on December 8th. Keep in mind that Genie+ cost is $20 per ticket per day, whereas at Walt Disney World it is $15 per ticket per day. Also at Disneyland, the it’s a small world Holiday Overlay returned for the holidays!Mike: In refurbishment news, Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom is slated to be down for it’s annual renovation from January 10 - February 10, 2022, with a reopening date scheduled for February 11, 2022. In the last bit of refurbishment news, the Baby Care Center at the Magic Kingdom has reopened with a new look! You can find it between Casey’s Corner and The Crystal Palace.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: 100th Episode of On the Road with Mickey!Looking back…MikeSophieBrendaLooking forward…MikeCongratulatory wishes…Billy from Billy’s Closet of MagicYehaa Bob Song for On the Road with MickeyThis Day in Disney History for December 131925 - Birth of Dick Van Dyke; 1966 - Lilian Disney writes to Ruth DisneyRemembering Walt, December 15, 1966Disney Who’s Who CharacterJoy from Inside OutA little bit of Walt“My operations are based on experience, thoughtful observation, and warm fellowship with my neighbors at home and around the world.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Christmas at Disney!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 49 - Celebrating the Disney Community!

Celebrating the Disney Community!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 49 for December 6, 2021, and our feature topic is Celebrating the Disney Community! As you probably know, yesterday would have been the 120th birthday of Walt Disney! Because of that, we decided that it was time to celebrate the Disney Community. Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from Last WeekBrenda asked, which do you like better, the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian or the Gingerbread Carousel at the Beach Club? Which is your favorite? The voting is surprisingly split 50/50! Let us know in the comments on YouTube or on the website or over at our Facebook Group!Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Reopening on December 16: Story Book Dining at Artist Point! This is the first restaurant with the return of Disney Princesses! Snow White, along with Dopey, Grumpy, and The Queen will stroll through the Enchanted Forest while you dine!Mike: If you are one that drives to the parks, you may be excited to know that the parking trams are returning to the Magic Kingdom later this month! The trams will return to the rest of the parks throughout 2022.Sophie: This past Friday, December 3rd, Orlando was designated as Walt Disney World Day! Also, I saw Disney’s Encanto in the theater with my friend Jagan on Thanksgiving Day, but if you can’t make it to the theater, it will be streaming on Disney+ starting on Christmas Eve!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Celebrating the Disney Community!Walt Disney’s Birthday, December 5th, 1901I have a simple question that I would like each of us to answer in our own way: “How has the Disney Community become like family to you?”This Day in Disney History for December 6December 5, 1901 - Walt Disney's Birthday; December 6, 1903 - Ruth Disney's Birthday!Disney Who’s Who CharacterFidget from The Great Mouse DetectiveA little bit of Walt“Disneyland is like Alice stepping through the Looking Glass; to step through the portals of Disneyland will be like entering another world.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: 100th Episode of On the Road with Mickey!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 48 - Brenda's WDW Recap!

Brenda's WDW Recap!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 48 for November 29, 2021, and our feature topic is our Brenda's WDW Recap! As you know from last week, Brenda was at Walt Disney World with her family! In addition to her recap, we're also going to hear more about Disney Genie+! Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from Last WeekLast week, Sophie and I were talking about the Dapper Days at Disney! We opened it up for others to share their favorite Dapper photos from the parks, so here they are!Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: There are a lot of things coming back in 2022! I’m excited to report that Fantasmic will be back in 2022, with all-new sequences from Aladdin, Frozen, and Moana!Sophie: Also coming back in 2022: The Festival of Fantasy Parade!Mike: Yet more things coming back in 2022: Over at Animal Kingdom Park, the reimagined version of Finding Nemo: The Musical will open! Also, at the Magic Kingdom Park, on the Cinderella Castle Stage, an all new stage show, “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” is coming in 2022!Brenda: Last, but certainly not least of all, over at Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is set to open in the Summer of 2022!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Brenda's WDW Recap!How was Wilderness Lodge and what did you think of the Boardwalk Inn? What did you think of the Very Merriest Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom?Let’s talk about favorites at each of the parks. What was your favorite attraction or show at…Magic KingdomEpcotHollywood StudiosAnimal KingdomCan you pick a favorite: Grand Floridian Gingerbread House or Beach Club CarouselWhat was your best meal?Disney Genie, Genie+, and Ala Carte:Did you try it out?How did it work for you?Is it worth it in your opinion?Any other thoughts?This Day in Disney History for November 291934 - Thanksgiving Day, and 1937 - The Sorcerer's ApprenticeDisney Who’s Who CharacterViolet Parr from The IncrediblesA little bit of Walt“When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do. And one thing it takes to accomplish something is courage.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Celebrating the Disney CommunitySponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 47 - Dapper Day at Disney!

Dapper Day at Disney!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's not Brenda because she is enjoying time at Walt Disney World, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 47 for November 22, 2021, and our feature topic is our Dapper Day at Disney! This past Saturday and Sunday were Dapper Days at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and Sophie and I thought it would be fun to talk about it! Also, Sophie and I dressed for the episode (Sophie obviously better than I, but that's no shocker) -- if you want to see what we looked like on air, check out the YouTube video of the episode! Now, have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from Last WeekLast week, Brenda asked what are the best Christmas decorations at the parks and resorts. No surprise, the Magic Kingdom is the runaway winner so far! This is an open poll, so click here to vote and join us in the On the Road with Mickey Group on Facebook! Check out the comments on that link as well to see some of the great pictures of the decorations! https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickey/posts/1299677170460789/Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Over at Disneyland, Mickey’s Toontown is going to be reimagined with new experiences, more play, and interactivity for young families. This will be coming to Disneyland in 2023!Sophie: Coming to Disney+ in 2023 -- Tiana, a musical series where Princess Tiana is now the Princess of Maldonia!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Dapper Day at Disney!What are Dapper Days?Dapper Days are days at the Disney parks where you can dress up in retro outfits to give tribute to a particular era. For example, dress up in clothing reminiscent of the 40s or 50s. Why does Disney have Dapper Days?It’s not 100% known why they do it, but I think it is a way to have a day at Disney that is a throwback to another time. Almost like a way to remember what it would have been like to visit Disneyland in 1957 and see Walt Disney himself walking down Main Street, U.S.A.When are Dapper Days for 2021 and 2022?Walt Disney World, Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Epcot and Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the Magic Kingdom.Disneyland, Saturday, April 23, 2022 and Sunday, April 24, 2022.The last Dapper Days at Disneyland happened November 14th at Disneyland Park, with the Expo being the 13th and 14th at the Disneyland Hotel.Walt Disney World, April 30 and May 1, 2022.For more information on the whole Dapper Day background, go to dapperday.comThis Day in Disney History for November 221963 - Walt Explores Florida; 1962 - Donald Duck ThanksgivingDisney Who’s Who CharacterPrince Naveen from The Princess and the FrogA little bit of Walt"To all who come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past...and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts which have created America ... with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." - Walt DisneyComing next week: Brenda's Walt Disney World Recap and Disney Genie Review!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 46 - Top 3 Disney Sandwiches!

Top 3 Disney Sandwiches!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 46 for November 15, 2021, and our feature topic is our Top 3 Disney Sandwiches! This is the last of our mini series of dining episodes, and we think you'll enjoy them! Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from Last WeekFrom our Top 3 Disney Breakfasts, Brenda wanted to know who was on Team Tonga. Well, we did a poll in the Facebook Group, and while Team Tonga is leading, it isn’t as overwhelming a victory as I thought it would be! You can join the group and vote in the poll here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickey/posts/1292987597796413/Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Crews are working on the railroad track placement under the Tron Lightcycle Run! This is big because it is another step towards the Railroad reopening!Brenda: Eternals is in theaters! Have you seen it and if not, do you plan to? Also, over at Animal Kingdom, the Christmas Tree and other decorations are up! Which park or resort has the best Christmas decorations to you?Sophie: November 24th -- that is the day that the 60th Disney Animated Movie, Encanto, opens in theaters! Who’s going to go see it?Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Brenda’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/houstondisneytravelagentFeature Topic: Top 3 Disney Sandwiches!Mike’s top 31) Corn Dog Bites at Casey’s Corner2) Contempo Burger at the Contempo Cafe3) Beef Nacho “Sandwich” at Pecos Bill CafeBrenda’s top 31) Holiday Turkey Sandwich at Earl of Sandwich2) Spicy Chicken Sandwich at the Contempo Cafe3) Aloha Pork Sandwich at Captain Cook’sSophie’s top 31) Holiday Turkey Sandwich at Earl of Sandwich2) Teriyaki buns at the Japan Pavilion during the Food and Wine Festival 3) Monte Cristo at the Blue BayouThis Day in Disney History for November 151932 - Disney Art ClassDisney Who’s Who CharacterPeter Pan from Peter PanA little bit of Walt“You get in, we call them ‘gag sessions.’ We get in there and toss ideas around. And we throw them in and put all the minds together and come up with something and say a little prayer and open it and hope it will go.”- Walt DisneyComing next week: Dapper Days at Disney!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 45 - Top 3 Disney Dinners!

Top 3 Disney Dinners!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 45 for November 8, 2021, and our feature topic is our Top 3 Disney Dinners! This is the second of a mini series of dining episodes, and we think you'll enjoy them! Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from Last WeekA couple of weeks ago we were talking about Brenda’s friend Susan and her love for Tigger. What I forgot to do last week was share some pictures of her collection. Here we go, enjoy!I did check out the Friar’s Nook, and it does appear that it has regular hours for breakfast!Lastly, we are counting down the episodes! We are 5 episodes away from celebrating our 100th Episode of On the Road with Mickey! We’re knee deep in preparing for that celebration, so stay tuned!Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: We shared a photo in the Facebook Group from the Magic Kingdom -- on November 1st, the Christmas Tree and decorations went up!Mike: Mickey Mouse is back for Meet and Greets at the Magic Kingdom, as well as the Disney Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall!Sophie: Coming to Disney+ November 19th -- “Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives” -- Check out this teaser video and thanks Sheila for sharing it with us! https://www.instagram.com/p/CVObpHGBKW-/Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Top 3 Disney Dinners!Sophie’s top 31) 50’s Prime Time2) Garden Grill3) Cookes of DublinMike’s top 31) Liberty Tree Tavern2) Via Napoli3) Garden GrillBrenda’s top 31) Via Napoli2) Raglan Road3) ‘OhanaThis Day in Disney History for November 81987 - Bob Allen, 1994 - Walt Disney RecordsDisney Who’s Who CharacterScamp from Lady and the TrampA little bit of Walt“I can never stand still. I must explore and experiment. I am never satisfied with my work. I resent the limitations of my own imagination.”- Walt DisneyComing next week: Top 3 Disney SandwichesSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 44 - Top 3 Disney Breakfasts!

Top 3 Disney Breakfasts!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 44 for November 1, 2021, and our feature topic is our Top 3 Disney Breakfasts! Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:Boo Bash Feedback from the GroupWe asked in the group if people had gone to the Boo Bash and if so, what were your thoughts about it. Here is the feedback we received:Cindy wrote in with this feedback: “My family of 4 attended in late August. My husband and teen boys have done an after hours event but not a MNSSHP. I have. So they had no preconceived notions about what a Halloween event at Disney should be like. They are not really into parades and whatnot, so we basically went for the low wait times. If that is what you are after, then Boo Bash is worth every penny. We basically walked on everything. I think our longest wait was 15 minutes and that was for Mine Train. BUT if you love all of the parades and fireworks and stage shows that normally come with MNSSHP and you don't really care about rides, then you will probably be disappointed.”Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is scheduled for January 14 - February 21, 2022! Have you ever been to the festival?Mike: Reopening information and dates! Over at Animal Kingdom, the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe are returning on November 7th! Over at Hollywood Studios, the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is returning on December 19th! Also, Disney Movie Magic is set to return in November, along with Meet Disney Junior Pals and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams!Sophie: On October 25, in addition to that being the day that the Dedication Ceremony for Walt Disney World occurred in 1971, it was also the day that the Electrical Water Pageant at Walt Disney World premiered!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Top 3 Disney Breakfasts!Brenda’s top 31) Kona Cafe2) Sleepy Hollow Refreshments3) The Roaring ForkSophie’s top 31) French Quarter Beignets2) Primo Piatto3) Friar’s NookMike’s top 31) Cape May Cafe2) ‘Ohana with Lilo and Stitch3) Gaston’s Tavern with CindyThis Day in Disney History for November 12009 - The Last MNSSHP of the seasonDisney Who’s Who CharacterQuasimodo from Hunchback of Notre DameA little bit of Walt“I think of a newborn baby’s mind as a blank book. During the first years of his life much will be written on the pages. The quality of the writing, whatever it be, will affect his life profoundly. Let us multiply that single mind by millions. What is written on that enormity of youthful minds will alter the course of the world. This is how history is determined. It is self-evident to anybody who studies the history of the human race.”- Walt DisneyComing next week: Top 3 Disney DinnersSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 43 - Halloween at Disney!

Halloween at Disney!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, aka Tweedle Dum, she's Sophie, aka Cruella, and that's Brenda, aka Wench for a Day, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 43 for October 25, 2021, and our feature topic is Halloween at Disney! Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:Talking about Disney Genie -- the Genie is out of the bottle!We put a poll up in the group about whether people were more interested in Genie+ or the free version of Disney Genie. The winner was the Genie+! Despite the cost, more people were interested in it. Some good feedback as well:Pam wrote in: “Good question!! Want to know which rides are available before making the decision. I feel like I am Disney Genie: planning, asking others, reorganizing when new things come out, and I enjoy doing it.”Sandi is going to play the wait and see game -- smart strategy, Sandi! “We don't arrive til December so we're going to wait and watch, then decide which works for us.”Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California. The studio is now known as the Walt Disney Company. 98 years later, on Instagram, Disney Animation announced that the 60th animated motion picture is going to be named Encanto! Check out the video here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVGG5QTN-CE/Brenda: My favorite Moderate Resort has reopened! Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside, and people are loving being back there! Yehaa Bob is back performing at the River Roost, too! Also, the Candlelight Processional is back, and so will be dining packages for the show! Starting tomorrow, October 26, 2021, you can make reservations at Biergarten, Coral Reef, Garden Grill, or Rose & Crown for your meal before the show with preferred seating for the show.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Halloween at Disney!Halloween Events at DisneyDisney After Hours Boo BashAutumn decorMemorable Memories from our travels to DisneyThis Day in Disney History for October 25Eric Larson, Walt Disney World formal dedicationDisney Who’s Who CharacterVanellope von Schweetz from Wreck-it-RalphA little bit of Walt“Educational films will never replace the teacher. The three R’s are basic (reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmetic), but their advancement by means of the motion-picture screen will give more people in this world an opportunity to learn. Pictures can make both teaching and learning a pleasure. And educators agree that when a student has begun to learn and like it, half their problem is solved.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Top 3 Disney BreakfastsSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 42 - Better at Disneyland or Better at WDW?

Better at Disneyland or Better at WDW?

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 42 for October 18, 2021, and today we're quizzing our panel of experts (Brenda and Sophie) on what is better where. Our feature topic is called Better at Disneyland or Better at WDW. Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:Regarding our WDW 50th Anniversary Recap:If you have a moment, go check out the Facebook Group Billy’s Closet of Magic. They have a lot of fun and love to hand out Disney Magic to unsuspecting guests, both near and far! Here’s the group link, you have to answer a few questions to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/355608162250178Now, have a listen to a short interview Sophie and I had with Chris and Billy when we met them at the Magic Kingdom on October 1st! Roll the tape!Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Sad news to report, Disney Legend Ruthie Tompson passed away at the age of 111! Said Bob Iger: “Ruthie was a legend among animators, and her creative contributions to Disney—from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to The Rescuers—remain beloved classics to this day. While we will miss her smile and wonderful sense of humor, her exceptional work and pioneering spirit will forever be an inspiration to us all.”Sophie: Muppet Haunted Mansion thoughtsBrenda: Disney Genie arrives at Walt Disney World on October 19th!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Better at Disneyland or Better at WDW?1. Churros - Disneyland2. Haunted Mansion - WDW3. BTMRR - WDW4. Pirates of the Caribbean - Disneyland5. Space Mountain - Majority Vote rules: Disneyland6. Splash Mountain - WDW7. Tower of Terror/Mission: BREAKOUT - Tie8. Toy Story Mania! - Majority Vote rule: WDW9. Dumbo - Disneyland10. Incredicoster/California Screamin’ VS Rockin’ Rollercoaster - Majority Vote rules: Disneyland11. Peter Pan’s Flight - WDW12. Railroad - Majority Vote rules: Disneyland13. Little Mermaid - WDW14. Teacups - Disneyland15. Castle - Disneyland16. The Plaza Inn - Majority Vote rules: DisneylandThis Day in Disney History for October 18Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyDisney Who’s Who CharacterMrs. Jumbo from DumboA little bit of Walt“Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk - especially in new undertakings. Courage to initiate something and to keep it going - pioneering and adventurous spirit to blaze new ways, often, in our land of opportunity.” - Walt Disney, the MAN!Coming next week: Halloween at DisneySponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 41 - WDW 50th Anniversary Recap

WDW 50th Anniversary Recap

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 41 for October 11, 2021, and today we're going over our WDW 50th Anniversary Recap. Today's podcast is a look back at our trip to Walt Disney World for the 50th anniversary. We had a lot of fun things happen, as well as some things we weren't as excited about. Have a listen, and let us know in the comments what you think! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:Regarding Ride it...or Skip it:Cindy writes: The only ones I really skip are the rides that make me sick to my stomach.Lauren wrote: I always skip Dinosaur. It scared me as a child and I can’t get over itSheila said: I know this is a crowd favorite but l say Space Mountain. It messes with my vertigo.Pam said: “I skip all of Dinoland”Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Just a reminder that the Muppet Haunted Mansion premiered on Disney+ on October 8th! If you haven’t seen it, go check it out and let us know what you think of it!Mike: Also on Disney+, the Book of Boba Fett will make it’s long awaited debut on Disney + on December 29th!Brenda: The Galactic Starcruiser can be booked by the general public on 10/28/21. This 2-night adventure starts at $749 per night per person ($5,999 for a family of 4) and will be bookable through September 2022 to start.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: WDW 50th Anniversary RecapThis Day in Disney History for October 4Disneyland Ticket BooksDisney Who’s Who CharacterMrs. Potts from Beauty and the BeastA little bit of Walt“We have always tried to be guided by the basic idea that, in the discovery of knowledge, there is great entertainment - as, conversely, in all good entertainment there is always some grain of wisdom, humanity, or enlightenment to be gained.” ~ Walt DisneyComing next week: Better at Disneyland...or Better at Walt Disney World?SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 40 - Ride it...or Skip it?

Ride It...or Skip It?

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 40 for October 4, 2021, and our feature topic today is Ride It...or Skip It. For today's podcast we are looking at attractions at Walt Disney World and asking the question, do you ride it or do you skip it? What are your lists? Let us know in the comments! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:

Updates from last week:Regarding their favorite Deluxe/Deluxe Villa Resort, we had some additional responses!Cat writes: “Old Key West was huge and we liked it very much, but 3 BR villa at Bay Lake Towers is hands down our favorite. Park views (amazing at fireworks time) fireworks, spacious and open design, monorail access... absolutely wonderful”.Pam chimed in as well: “Boardwalk. Love theming, view of the Boardwalk. Excellent location between HS & Epcot. As well as convenient to multiple restaurants including those in Beach/Yacht club. And the Salon at the Beach Club.”Sheila said: “Bay Lake Tower especially with the Ellis family.”Cindy said: “Bay Lake Towers!”John chimed in: “Only have stayed at Saratoga Springs, Wilderness Lodge, and the Contemporary. Out of these three, Wilderness Lodge was my favorite. Loved the grounds and the boat transport to the campgrounds Contemporary and MK. Saratoga Springs much larger layout. Was in one of the quiet buildings. That was nice, but only time I can say I didn't like the walk, but it was really not too bad about 5 to 10 minute walk to the main building for food. Contemporary, loved the monorail. Got to meet my Captain there, Captain Hook. My best bud for the villains. I can't put my finger on it, but the Contemporary just was missing some of the magic. Don't know if it is just that it is one of the original resorts and feeling its age. Looking forward to GF and the Beach Club in the next 3 years.”Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Officially, as of October 1st, the “Neighborhoods” at Epcot will be official. As a reminder, there is World Discovery, World Celebration, World Nature (all part of the original Future World section) and World Showcase, which remains the same. World Discovery will have the attractions like Test Track and Guardians of the Galaxy; World Nature has attractions like Living with the Land, and World Celebration has attractions like Spaceship Earth.Brenda: Great News! The Main Street Confectionary reopened on September 29th! Take a look at some of the new treats you can get here!Sophie: We came across something that we didn’t know about, and it opened on September 1st. Over at Akershus, which is not reopened yet, they have put a lounge in the restaurant for anyone to use. It is sponsored by Florida Blue, and it is called the Florida Blue Lounge. All you need is a pass to enter, and you will be able to enjoy snacks and refreshments while you take a load off for a while! It is open daily from Noon - 6PM and will run through November 20th. Download the Guest Pass here: https://www.floridablue.com/magicConnect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Ride it...or Skip it?This Day in Disney History for October 4Cinderella, Cinderella, and Cinderella!Disney Who’s Who CharacterFoxy Loxy from Chicken LittleA little bit of Walt"Certainly we have all had great confidence at one time in our lives, though most of us lose it as we grow older. Because of my work, I’ve been lucky enough to retain a shred of this useful quality but sometimes, as I look back on how tough things were, I wonder if I’d go through it again.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Walt Disney World Re...

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Season 2, Episode 39 - Your Favorite Deluxe Resort and Why

Your Favorite Deluxe Resort and Why

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 39 for September 27, 2021, and our feature topic today is Your Favorite Deluxe Resort and Why. For today's podcast we are concluding our three part look at our favorite resorts. Today we are looking at our favorite deluxe resort. As always, we want to hear from you. What are your favorites? Let us know in the comments! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:We touched base on the Scat Cat’s Club, which features both a lounge and a cafe. We learned this regarding beignets: “You can also pick up French Quarter’s favourite signature tasty treat, fresh hot Beignets, and specialty coffees, in Scat Cat’s Club Café, open from 6am until midnight. If you order beignets with a meal from the food court (which is only a few steps away) this will be the new pickup location. Again, no changes to the offerings apart from three new toppings/drizzle glaze options (Cinnamon-Sugar, Raspberry, or Chocolate).”Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Duffy has made a new friend! She’s a pink fox named Lina Bell and will make her debut in Shanghai Disneyland on September 29th! She has a preview that can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzp7Dklnwm4Brenda: Upcoming refurbishments: Mickey’s Philharmagic refurb 10/11/21 - 11/12/21; Kali River Rapids refurb 11/1/21 - December 2021; Expedition Everest refurb 1/4/22 - April 2022Mike: George Kalogridis is not a household name by any stretch of the imagination, but it is one that many of us will perhaps get to know more about. George is the President of Segment Development & Enrichment for Disney Parks Experiences and Products. He was honored with a Window on Main Street, U.S.A. George has had a hand in many things during his career, like the creation of Disney Pin Trading, and the memorable “Frozen Summer Fun” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He led the resort during a period of remarkable growth and opened Pandora—The World of Avatar, Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge; experiences which have become staples of a Walt Disney World vacation. Here is what the window says: “Be Our Guest. The Main Street Chamber of Commerce Invites you to Live - Work - Play In our Welcoming Community, Main Street, USA. People, Partnerships, and Progress are the Keys to our World. George A. Kalogridis, Ambassador, Main Street” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz6iD8M1p3cConnect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Your Favorite Deluxe Resort and Why.We are wrapping up our look at our favorite resorts this week by looking at our favorite Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort and Why. The Deluxe resorts are Animal Kingdom Lodge, Polynesian Village Resort, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Wilderness Lodge, Beach Club Resort, Yacht Club Resort, Contemporary Resort, and BoardWalk Inn. Which is your favorite, and why?Sophie’s Favorite:The Grand FloridianBrenda’s Favorite:The Yacht ClubMike’s Favorite:Animal Kingdom LodgeListener Favorites:Donna writes: We love Wilderness Lodge!! The restaurants are great, love taking the boats to MK and watching the Electrical Water Pageant. The ambiance really resonates with us.Didi writes: Poly. Sentimental!!Heidi writes: Poly is my dream resort. I really, really want to stay there at least once before I die. But, the only one I have personal experience with is Animal Kingdom Lodge and we loved every minute of our time there! And we were even parking lot view!Laurie writes: I absolutely love Old Key West.

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Season 2, Episode 38 - Your Favorite Moderate Resort and Why

Your Favorite Moderate Resort and Why

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 38 for September 20, 2021, and our feature topic today is Your Favorite Moderate Resort and Why. For today's podcast we are continuing our three part look at our favorite resorts. Today we are looking at our favorite moderate resort. Next week we'll conclude our look by looking at our favorite deluxe resort. As always, we want to hear from you. What are your favorites? Let us know in the comments! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:We had some more listener feedback on their favorite Value Resorts. Cindy said that she always loved Pop, but with the addition of the Skyliner they love it even more! Deb said that Music was wonderful but now that they have stayed at Pop, they love the convenience of the Skyliner! Are we seeing a trend here on how much people love the Skyliner?Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: The Candlelight Processional is returning to Epcot this year! Starting November 26, it will run during the Festival of the Holidays until December 30. For this year, rather than use guest choirs from different community groups and schools, Disney is expanding their cast member choir. Disney expects guest choirs to return next year.Sophie: One day, Nemo is gone for good, the next day, it’s back! A new reimagined show, based on the same characters, will debut in 2022! So, if you were hoping for a return to Finding Nemo to Animal Kingdom Park, it will be back!Mike: Coming back on the radar -- dessert parties and fireworks cruises! Starting September 18, the Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise is coming to the Magic Kingdom. Also, over at the Tomorrowland Terrace, there will be 3 different dessert parties starting October 3rd. There’s a “Pre-party” and “after-party” option that you can enjoy desserts before the fireworks, with reserved standing viewing of the fireworks in one of the plaza gardens, and one called Treats and Seats where you enjoy desserts and special seating at the Terrace. Also, over at Epcot, there will be two Harmonious fireworks dining packages coming. One is over at the Rose & Crown, and the other one is at the Spice Road Table. Both start on October 1.Brenda: Dining reservations for Space 220 opened this morning. This unique dining experience will take diners on a journey from Earth to the stars, a simulated 220 miles above Earth’s surface, for an immersive experience that will delight all the senses. The menus for the two-course prix fixe lunch and the 3-course prix fixe dinner were announced last week. The cost for 2-course lunch is $55 per adult and $29 per child. The cost for the 3-course dinner is $79 per adult and $29 per child. The restaurant is not accepting reservations for Sept 20-26 but will accept walk-ins only. Reservations can now be made for Sept 27 and beyond.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Your Favorite Moderate Resort and Why.Continuing from last week, this is part 2 of a 3 part series. Next week we’ll be looking at the Deluxe resorts. For this week, though, a reminder that the Moderate resorts are Caribbean Beach Resort, Coronado Springs Resort, Port Orleans Riverside, Port Orleans French Quarter, and The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Which is your favorite, and why?Brenda’s Favorite:Port Orleans RiversideOl’ Man IslandSophie’s Favorite:The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness ResortThe Meadow PoolThe Wilderness PoolMike’s Favorite:Coronado Springs Resort AND Port Orleans French QuarterThe Lost ...

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Season 2, Episode 37 - Your Favorite Value Resort and Why

Your Favorite Value Resort and Why

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 37 for September 13, 2021, and our feature topic today is Your Favorite Value Resort and Why. For today's podcast we are taking a three part look at our favorite resorts. Today we start with our favorite value resort. Next week we'll talk about our favorite moderate resort, and the week after will be our favorite deluxe resort. As always, we want to hear from you. What are your favorites? Let us know in the comments! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:We have some show and tell for today! These are some of the photos of our Grand Marshall family. Enjoy! (Note: You can see these on our YouTube post.)A few episodes back we talked about a refurbishment for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at WDW. It turns out we were wrong, the only refurbishment is the one at Disneyland that started on September 7th. I'm sorry for any confusion I caused!Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: The age old debate has been that Disneyland has better Churros than Walt Disney World. Well, WDW is looking to end that debate. They are coming out with a new Churro Mickey Head Cookie to try and even things up a bit. What do you think? Would you try it? You can find it at Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom, and it costs $5.49. It’s a sugar cookie with cinnamon flavored swirled icing. They also have a Mickey Churro Cupcake. Take a look at the photo and tell us what you think!Brenda: Do you like Club Cool? Well, if you do, good news, Club Cool will reopen on September 15th!Brenda: As we reported earlier, Port Orleans Riverside will be reopening on October 14th, with French Quarter reopening October 28th. Before then, though, both resorts are having some work done. Riverside is seeing some general construction on the check-in building, and over at French Quarter, work is going to be done on the Alligator Bayou Pool.Sophie: Great news! The Monorail station for the Polynesian Resort has reopened! I’m excited, this will be the First Time in Forever First time in a long time that we will ride the monorail!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Your Favorite Value Resort and Why.As we all know, the Value Resorts at Walt Disney World are Disney’s All-Star Music, Movies, and Sports Resorts, as well as Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and the Campgrounds at Fort Wilderness. Which is your favorite, and why?Brenda’s Favorite:Art of Animation ResortBig Blue PoolGift shopFood Court optionsQueen beds nowConvenience of the Skyliner and PopSophie’s Favorite:Pop Century! ResortMike’s Favorite:Also Pop Century! ResortListener Favorites:John wrote in: “Hard to say. Stayed at 4 of 5 of them. Sport was okay. Didn't feel the Disney magic as much. Hard for me to say since i am a sports nut. Felt the most magic at Pop. Loved the Movie because of seeing all the art work of all the movies they have done and the pools are very fun. The dining area was enjoyable. With Music, loved the pools and the pool side games. Have not stayed at AofA, but have visited there a few times and walked around. One draw back, not enough shade. Granted we stayed at all of these during the summer time so very, very, Florida hot.”This Day in Disney History for September 131929: Special Presentation at the Fox Dome TheaterDisney Who’s Who CharacterKing Fergus from BraveA little bit of Walt“It has always been my hope that our fairy-tale films will result in a desire of viewers to read again the fine,

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Season 2, Episode 36 - Planning for a Holiday!

Planning for a Holiday

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 36 for September 6, 2021, and our feature topic today is Planning for a Holiday. For today's podcast, which falls this year on Labor Day here in the US, we are talking about our tips for things you need to consider as you tackle Walt Disney World during a holiday. As always, we want to hear from you. What are your tips and tricks? Let us know in the comments! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:In the Facebook Group, the things that people wanted to do most in the Never Have I Ever category are the behind the scenes tours when they are back!Brenda’s guests left us a great comment on what the Cast Members are looking for to be chosen to be the Grand Marshall of the Parade: What they’ve told us is that they look for:1. People without little kids. They typically don’t pick kids because of the time commitment. It takes about 2-4 hours.2. Leisurely stroll into the park. We stop at Starbucks to get a drink and take in Main Street before entering the park.3. Show the Disney spirit! We typically wear matching shirts, ears and sometimes shoes too.4. The last time we were picked he followed us from Main Street to the Haunted Mansion (it was his favorite ride). We’ve had different people pick us each time. Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Walt Disney World Annual Passes will be going back on sale starting September 8th! They have 4 types of passes, three of which are for Florida Residents or DVC Members only. The fourth pass, known as the Disney Incredi-pass, is open to everyone and is the most expensive at $1,299 + tax per person. Brenda: A couple of things of note -- some of the Club Level lounges are reopening! The lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge is now open, the Royal Palm Club at the Grand Floridian opens on September 16, the BoardWalk Resort is September 23rd, and the Contemporary is September 26th. Other Club Level lounges will open beyond that.Brenda: Also, Disney Cruise Line is offering up to 25% off on select sailings in September, October, and November. Reach out to us if you want to look into pricing.Sophie: A couple of weeks ago at Animal Kingdom Park, Azizi and Gino, two western lowland gorillas, gave birth to their first daughter. Well, the troop themselves revealed their name -- Ada (pronounced Ah-duh) -- which means first daughter. This is appropriate because this is Azizi’s first daughter she’s had. You may be able to see them at the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, where they have been seen bonding. Here is the YouTube link that talks about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9k-UyMFSTAConnect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Planning for a HolidayWhen your Walt Disney World vacation is during a holiday, there are things you need to keep in mind that will make your trip more memorable for you and your family. These are some of the things we always think of when planning our trips, and hope you find them helpful as well!This Day in Disney History for September 6Toy Story 10th Anniversary of the movieDisney Who’s Who CharacterJohn Smith from PocahantosA little bit of Walt“I just make what I like - warm and human stories, ones about historic characters and events, and about animals. If there is a secret, I guess it’s that I never make the pictures too childish, but always try to get in a little satire of adult foibles. - Walt DisneyComing next week: Your Favorite Value Resort and Why.SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC,

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Season 2, Episode 35 - Never Have I Ever…Disney Edition

Never Have I Ever…Disney Edition

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 35 for August 30, 2021, and our feature topic today is Never Have I Ever…Disney Edition. For today's podcast, we are talking about all of the things that we've never done before that we really want to experience. As always, we want to hear from you. What are some of the things you've never done that you want to do? Let us know in the comments! Now, here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:I can’t believe I forgot to mention this last week. If you have anyone with sensitive hearing, bring headphones or earplugs or something to help alleviate the loud sounds of fireworks, etc. That was a game changer for me with regards to watching the fireworks and really enjoying them!Things that Sheila always brings to Disney: Ziplock bags, bug spray and sunscreen! I also always order Amazon Prime for water and snacks for the room.Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: My friend Randy sent me some news clippings -- the home of Charlotte and Robert Disney, Walt and Roy’s aunt and uncle -- is being restored back to it’s origins as a 1914 Craftsman bungalow. The house is located at 4406 West Kingswell Avenue in the Los Feliz area, and Walt and Roy’s aunt and uncle let them board in their home for $5 per week in 1923. This location is where Walt finished the Alice Comedies, which were a series of animated/live-action shorts created by Walt Disney. Brenda: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at WDW is going to be closing on September 7 for a refurbishment. This is the same day that BTMRR at Disneyland is also closing. Hopefully Walt Disney World’s version will be completed before the 50th Anniversary!Sophie: Basin at Disney Springs just released four new bath bombs inspired by Mickey, Minnie, Daisy and Donald! They are a great way to bring the magic home and relax after a busy day. They all feature different scents that match the characters personalities so there’s something for everyone.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Never Have I Ever...Disney EditionWhen it comes to Disney, there are always things that we have not done yet that we want to do. Today, we are going to shout out some of the things we’ve never done before that we want to do one day!Sophie’s To-Do List:Stay at Port Orleans RiversideGo to DisneylandParisAttend Dapper DayGo to the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party & See the Candlelight ProcessionalJelly Rolls!Get Married at DisneyBrenda’s To-Do List:Staying in the suite in Cinderella CastleDo the VIP tourThe Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’sFireworks CruiseStay in the Presidential King Kamehameha SuiteBe a Grand Marshal for a Disney ParadeEpcot International Festival of the Holiday Cookie StrollDapper Day!Mike’s To-Do List:Stay at the Beach ClubKeys to the Kingdom Tour & The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains TourDinner at Narcoossee’s for Wedding AnniversaryStay at the Contemporary in a tower room, theme park view.Adventure by Disney River Cruise in EuropeThis Day in Disney History for August 30The Disney Wedding PavilionDisney Who’s Who CharacterDug from UpA little bit of Walt“There is great comfort and inspiration in the feeling of close human relationships and its bearing on our mutual fortunes - a powerful force, to overcome the “tough breaks” which are certain to come to most of us from time to time” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Planning for a Holiday: When Your Disney Vacation is on a Holiday.SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis,

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Season 2, Episode 34 - Planning for School, Planning for Vacation

Planning for Vacation

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 34 for August 23, 2021, and our feature topic today is Planning for Vacation. For today's podcast, we know that school is starting back up, and there are things you need to do to plan for school. So, we thought, we'll also tie that together and start planning for vacation at the same time! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Updates from last week:The Carousel at Pixar Pier is no longer called King Triton’s Carousel, it is now called “Jessie’s Critter Carousel”. Here are some pictures from my friend Stephanie for you to see.A couple of weeks back I asked for your favorite Disney shows in the Facebook Group. By far the consensus is that Festival of the Lion King is the favorite show, but other votes are for Happily Ever After and Fantasmic!Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Twinkling lights, festive décor, and magical celebrations will fill Magic Kingdom Park during “Disney Very Merriest After Hours.” The event will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The party will include the Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks as well as the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade! That’s right, a full parade is coming back to Walt Disney World!Brenda: Boma - Flavors of Africa reopened this past Friday, August 20th!Sophie: Coming to Epcot in mid-September: The long-awaited opening of the Space 220 Restaurant over by Mission:SPACE!Brenda: This is just a rumor, but there is some talk that the Candlelight Processional may be back this year! It would be part of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, which begins on November 26 and runs through December 30!Sophie: Lastly, Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage has now reopened at Hollywood Studios!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Planning for school, planning for vacationWe all have things that we absolutely need when we are getting ready for our vacation. Here are some of the things that we recommend everyone have on their trip:Extra space in the luggage for souvenirs!Tech requirements:Phone for picturesCamera if you use that insteadGimbal for video recordingBattery for chargingLaptopApple Watch for both steps as well as MagicMobileMagicBandsWeather Related items:PonchosSunscreenHatsSunglassesBug sprayClothing tips:Packing cubesDollar tree pop up hampersHeadphones, earbuds for sensitive ears.This Day in Disney History for August 23Walt Disney Recognition DayDisney Who’s Who CharacterCaptain Hook from Peter PanA little bit of Walt“Whatever we have accomplished is due to the combined effort. The organization must be with you, or you can’t get it done...” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Never Have I Ever: Disney EditionSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis, Tech Solutions NC, and Brenda Plans.

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Season 2, Episode 33 - Our favorite "Kiddie Rides"

Our favorite "Kiddie Rides"

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 33 for August 16, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Our favorite "Kiddie Rides". For today's podcast, we're taking a look at our five favorite "Kiddie Rides" that we just can't get enough of! You know, the rides that our kids are supposed to like that we love also! Here's the rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Coming to the Fab 50 Statue collection on October 1st: The Orange Bird!Sophie: Coming to Disney+ this fall, a new #MuppetsHauntedMansion show! You can watch the YouTube announcement here: Announcement | Muppets Haunted Mansion | Disney+Brenda: Although Character experiences are modified, they can still be a lot of fun despite being socially distanced. Over at Epcot in the Germany Pavilion, the original Disney Princess, Snow White, is back! In addition to her, you can also find Anna and Elsa in Norway, Mulan in China, Jasmine in Morocco, and Aurora in France. Lastly, you can see Winnie the Pooh, Joy from Inside Out, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse in various locations in Epcot.Feedback from the Parks:One of my clients is visiting Walt Disney World right now, and she gave me some photos to share as well as some great feedback on the parks. Here’s what she said: “Just a few highlights. I saw the new lion king show yesterday. It’s still great even with things left out. I managed to shut down the Toy Story Mania ride when our fan fell out of the backpack and rolled under the tracks. Lol. Lots of people here but it’s not bad at all. Last night's fireworks were beautiful but people were packed in like sardines. The new fireworks show at Epcot is beautiful. Can’t imagine how great Harmonious will be.”Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Favorite “Kiddie Rides” that we can’t get enough of...Brenda’s top five:5) Prince Charming’s Regal Carousel4) Mad Hatter’s Tea Party3) Toy Story Midway Mania!2) Peter Pan’s Flight1) Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway!Mike’s top five:5) Storybook Land Canal Boats (Disneyland)4) Goofy’s Barnstormer3) Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh2) Peter Pan’s Flight1) Walt Disney World RailroadSophie’s top five:5) Mad Hatter’s Tea Party4) Frozen Ever After3) Slinky Dog Dash2) It’s a Small World (Disneyland)1) Winnie the PoohListener Favorites:Cathy said that for her son, Mr. Toad was the top ride for him. Now, for his kids, it’s Peter Pan that is the go to ride.Sheila has a great list:5.Triceratops Spin - only because it is my tradition with my daughter. AK4. Frozen Ever After Epcot3. Mr. Toads Wild Ride Disneyland2.Pooh Bear in TokyoDisneyland1. Minnie and Mickey Runaway RailwayHonorable mention:Slinky dog dashStephanie said it’s a small world, Winnie the Pooh, and after they take their trip, she’ll let us know what other ones they liked lol.Leslie said her kids liked the Frozen Ride, Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan’s Flight, Barnstormer, Slinky Dog Dash, Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups, and Ariel’s GrottoPam enjoys Mr. Toad, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Buzz LightyearRobin enjoys Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, the Monorail, the old Skyway (I bet she’d love the Skyliner now!), and the Tea Cups.This Day in Disney History for August 161976 - Running Disney Walt's Way in Time MagazineDisney Who’s Who CharacterOlaf from FrozenA little bit of Walt“Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn to walk.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: Planning for school, planning for vacationSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis,

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Season 2, Episode 32 - Top Five Disney Shows

Top Five Disney Shows

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 32 for August 9, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Top Five Disney Shows. For today's pod, we're taking a look at our five favorite Disney shows and trying to put some sort of ranking to them! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Let’s talk about the Disney Wish a little bit! Some really neat aspects were discussed the other day on the Disney Parks Blog. Here are some of the neat details that you will be able to experience on the Wish:The Wish will have Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever outdoor spa retreat, complete with whirlpool spas, plush loungers and plenty of space for open-air yoga sessions.Untangled Salon and Hook’s Barbery, our first standalone salon and barbershop experiences, each inspired by a classic Walt Disney Animation Studios film.Three new upscale bars and lounges - the Keg & Compass, Nightingale’s, and The Bayou.Sophie: Returning for a second year this November, Give Kids the World will have their second annual Night of a Million Lights Spectacular! We did this last year, and it was absolutely amazing. The event will run from November 12, 2021 - January 2, 2022, and will run from 5PM to 10PM nightly, with staggered entry times.Sophie: A few weeks back in our Red, White, and Disney podcast, we talked about the baby Masai giraffe that was born in June. Well, he has now joined his family out on the savanna for Kilimanjaro Safaris! Say hello to Humphrey!Mike: Beginning on August 11 on Disney+, Goofy stars in three new “How to” shorts from the Walt Disney Animation Studios: “How to Stay at Home” is the name of the series, and it takes a lighthearted look at the pandemic. “How to wear a Mask”, “Learning to Cook”, and “Binge Watching” are the names of the three shorts.Mike: Lastly, Disneyland released details and pricing on the new Disneyland Magic Key Program. They go on sale starting August 25th, and there are four Magic Key Passes:Dream Key ($1,399 with no blockout dates and free parking, up to 6 theme park reservations at a time)Believe Key ($949 with some blockout days, and 50% off parking, up to 6 theme park reservations at a time)Enchant Key ($649, up to 4 theme park reservations, and more blockout days)Imagine Key ($399, only available to Southern California Residents living in zip codes 90000 to 93599. 2 theme park reservations at a time, more blockout days).There are other merchandise discounts I won’t get into. The Disneyland website has all of the complete details.Mike: Lastly (I promise), what does the Magic Key program mean for Walt Disney World? Absolutely nothing -- but Disney did tease this in their presentation: “And for those wondering about Walt Disney World Annual Passes, new pass sales will become available in time for the start of the 50th anniversary celebration! Walt Disney World Resort will be sharing additional information and details later this month.”Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Top Five Disney ShowsSophie’s top five:DIShonorable Mention: It’s Tough to be a Bug!5) Aladdin the Musical! (Live Action)4) Reflections of China3) Mickey’s PhilharMagic2) The Festival of the Lion King1) World of ColorBrenda’s top five:5) Carousel of Progress4) One Man’s Dream3) Illuminations Reflections of Earth2) First Time in Forever! Frozen Sing A Long1) The Candlelight ProcessionalMike’s top five:5) The American Adventure4) Country Bear Jamboree3) Mickey’s PhilharMagic2) The Festival of the Lion King1) Carousel of ProgressThis Day in Disney History for Aug...

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Season 2, Episode 31 - The Super Six, Part 2

The Super Six, Part 2

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 31 for August 2, 2021, and our feature topic today is The Super Six, Part 2. For today's pod, we're taking a look at what we call The Super Six -- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Re-opening on August 5 -- Columbia Harbour House!!!!!!Sophie: We spoke a while back about the Disney Fab 50 statues coming to the parks for the 50th anniversary. Well, more details are being released! Daisy Duck, Pooh, and Piglet are going to be part of the statue series!Brenda: In addition to the Harbour House reopening, we have some other restaurants reopening as well! Here’s the list:Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club -- August 5Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort -- August 5Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom Park -- August 2.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: The Super Six, Part 2In today’s post, we conclude our look at what we call “The Super Six”, also known as the big six characters for Disney: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Today, we are focusing on Goofy, Pluto, and Daisy Duck!Mike’s Choice: Goofy GoofFirst appeared in the 1932 short “Mickey’s Revue”Originally named Dippy DawgWas originally going to be a one-shot character, but he was so popular with the public and with the staff that he got his own series of films, starting with Goofy and Wilbur in 1939.His patented guffaw was courtesy of Pinto Colvig, Goofy’s original voice actor.Some of his other names:Dippy DawgThe GoofGeorge GeefG.G. GeefGoofus D. DawgSuper GoofSport GoofyG.G. GoofGoof"Goofy" GoofGoofball (by Mortimer)Parents:Amos GoofyMaSiblings:GaffyGeefy (younger brother)What I know him for:Pictures in the Parks (show pictures)Mickey’s PhilharMagicGoofy’s Candy CompanyMickey & Minnie’s Runaway RailwayGoofy’s BarnstormerGoofy’s Sky School (Disney’s California Adventure Park)Brenda’s Choice: PlutoSophie’s Choice: Daisy DuckThis Day in Disney History for August 2Disney's California AdventureDisney Who’s Who CharacterMerida from BraveA little bit of Walt““How very fortunate we are as artists to have a medium whose potential limits are still far off in the future; a medium of entertainment where, theoretically at least, the only limit is the imagination of the artist.”- Walt DisneyComing next week: Our Top Five Disney ShowsSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 30 - The Super Six, Part 1

The Super Six, Part 1

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 29 for July 19, 2021, and our feature topic today is The Super Six, Part 1. For today's pod, we're taking a look at what we call The Super Six -- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Refurbishment Updates:The Partner’s Statue is going to be refurbished in time for the 50th Anniversary starting on October 1st.Goofy’s Barnstormer is getting a fresh coat of paintBeauty & the Beast Castle is being repainted.Storybook Circus is getting 50th Anniversary UpdatesPainting continues on the roofs of Fantasyland in preparation for the 50th Anniversary.Sophie: Fireworks Cruises have returned at Walt Disney World! You can book a cruise to see the fireworks for either Happily Ever After fireworks or to see Epcot Forever fireworks. Cost is $399 per cruise. Reach out to us if you are interested in looking into reserving a fireworks cruise!Brenda: Minnie’s Halloween Dine is coming to Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting August 10! The Halloween Dine, and Minnie and her friends are dressed in their favorite costumes to celebrate the season!Lastly, I put a poll out in the group and asked the listeners what their favorite backstory was. The options were Kali River Rapids, The Disney Railroads, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, Expedition Everest, Tower of Terror, or something else. In the voting, the Tower of Terror and Haunted Mansion tied! It wasn’t even close for the rest, those two backstories received 78% of the vote!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: The Super Six, Part 1In today’s post, we are going to take a look at what we call “The Super Six”, also known as the big six characters for Disney: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Today, we are focusing on Mickey, Minnie, and Donald.Sophie’s Choice: Donald DuckMike’s Choice: Minnie MouseBrenda’s Choice: Mickey MouseThis Day in Disney History for July 26The birth of Kenneth MuseDisney Who’s Who CharacterJames P. Sullivan from Monster’s Inc.A little bit of Walt“Everybody in the world was once a child. So in planning a new picture, we don’t think of grownups and we don't think of children, but just of that fine, clean, unspoiled spot down deep in every one of us, that maybe the world has made us forget, and that maybe our pictures can help us recall.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: The Super Six, Part 2 -- Daisy Duck, Goofy, and PlutoSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 29 - Our Favorite Disney Backstories

Our Favorite Disney Backstories

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 29 for July 19, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Favorite Disney Backstories. For today's pod, we're taking a look at our favorite backstories -- you know, what makes a ride a Disney ride.. Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Disney has recently released information about the Holidays at Walt Disney World! Starting November 8th on select nights will be the Disney Very Merriest After Hours party. This is the replacement for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Sunset Seasons Greetings is also returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (YAY!) and Santa will be bringing some North Pole cheer to a motorcade down Hollywood Boulevard. Also, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have festive seasonal decor and festive Disney character flotillas sailing down Discovery River to the sounds of joyful songs of the season. There will also be a holiday edition of Tree of Life Awakenings. Mike: Another Holiday event that will be coming is the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, from November 26 - December 30. No word yet on whether or not the Candlelight Processional will be part of the Festival.Sophie: One other item for the Holidays this year, regarding the Disney Resorts. From the Disney Parks Blog: “Our Disney Resort hotels will be decked for the holidays, with iconic trees and other seasonal touches. And a guest favorite will return this year, as select gingerbread displays will once again be part of our holiday season!”Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Favorite Disney BackstoriesWhen it comes to Disney, what makes a ride a Disney ride is the backstory. This list is of our favorite Disney backstories that we really enjoy.Sophie’s ChoicesThe Jungle CruiseGran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three CaballerosHaunted MansionExpedition EverestSplash MountainBrenda’s ChoicesTower of TerrorBig Thunder Mountain RailroadPrince Charming Regal CarrouselTom Sawyer IslandIt’s A Small WorldMike’s ChoicesDisneyland RailroadKali River RapidsCarousel of ProgressPirates of the Caribbean (WDW Version)Walt Disney World RailroadThis Day in Disney History for July 19The Nine Old Men and Ub Iwerks inducted as Disney Legends!Disney Who’s Who CharacterAlice from Alice in WonderlandA little bit of Walt“I believe firmly in the efficacy of religion, in its powerful influence on a person’s whole life. It helps immeasurably to meet the storms and stress of life and keep you attuned to the Divine inspiration. Without inspiration, we would perish.” - Walt DisneyComing next week: The Super Six, Part 1SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 28 - Our Favorite Disney Pre-Shows

Our Favorite Disney Pre-Shows

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 28 for July 12, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Favorite Disney Pre-Shows. For today's pod, we're taking a look at our favorite pre-shows -- the show before the show, if you will. Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: The other day, the big crane that was being used over in the construction for the Tron Lightcycle Run was removed! Hopefully, that means that some of the track for the WDW Railroad is close to being reinstalled and the railroad reopened? Fingers crossed!Brenda: Mickey’s PhilharMagic is getting an addition! A special scene from the Disney and Pixar movie Coco is being added to the show! It will start at Disney’s California Adventure and Disneyland Paris on July 17, and will be added to the Magic Kingdom Park during the 50th Anniversary Celebration!Mike: A couple of weeks ago, we posted a poll in the Group. The question was “Which is your favorite Loungefly?” There were 11 selections to choose from, and the winner of the poll was Lady and the Tramp! To finish up the topic, Sophie was given the choice to pick her own Loungefly for a birthday present. Here’s the one she picked.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Favorite Disney Pre-ShowsThose special attractions that have a pre-show opening that we really enjoyBrenda’s Choices5) Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway4) The Rockin’ Rollercoaster!3) Rise of the Resistance2) Haunted Mansion1) Tower of TerrorSophie’s Choices5) Haunted Mansion4) Soarin’!3) Mission Space2) Flight of Passage1) Rise of the ResistanceMike’s Choices5) The Enchanted Tiki Room4) The Rockin’ Rollercoaster!3) MuppetVision 3D2) Haunted Mansion1) Tower of TerrorThis Day in Disney History for July 12The birth of Raleigh, NC native Jeff Galloway!Disney Who’s Who CharacterKuzco from the Emperor’s New GrooveA little bit of Walt“By nature I’m an experimenter. To this day, I don’t believe in sequels. I can’t follow popular cycles. I have to move on to new things. So with the success of Mickey, I was determined to diversify.” -Walt DisneyComing next week: Our favorite Disney BackstoriesSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 27 - Red, White, & Disney

Red, White, & Disney

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 27 for July 5, 2021, and our feature topic today is Red, White, & Disney.Today we are taking a look at all the ways that Disney shows it's patriotic spirit. Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Disney released a sneak peek of the newly reimagined rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. These incredibly Incredibles-themed rooms are so beautiful. I love them!Sophie: Say hello to the new Masai giraffe calf, born at Animal Kingdom on June 10! He was a big boy, over six feet tall and over 183 pounds!Mike: Lost in the shuffle just a little bit with all the new changes that are coming to Walt Disney World (as we reported last week), we didn’t mention that on June 17th, it was official: All of the Disney Parks around the world were reopened for the first time in 17 months!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Red, White, & DisneyAll the ways that Disney goes above and beyond when it comes to showing their Patriotic SpiritFlag raising and lowering ceremoniesHall of Presidents and Liberty SquareAmerican Adventure PavilionVoices of LibertySam Eagle and the Regal Eagle RestaurantMain Street, U.S.A.Carousel of ProgressGreat Moments with Mr. Lincoln at DisneylandJuly 3rd and 4th Fireworks at Epcot and Magic KingdomMuppetVision 3DMission:SPACELiberty Square RiverboatTom Sawyer IslandSailing Ship ColumbiaWDW Railroad and Disneyland RailroadShades of Green Military resort and Military ticketsTraining videos during WW2Walt Disney’s WW2 propaganda cartoonsWalt’s involvement with the American Ambulance Corps (part of the Red Cross)American foods of WDWThis Day in Disney History for July 5The launch of the Mickey Mouse Club!Disney Who’s Who CharacterDodger from Oliver & CompanyA little bit of Walt"Actually, if you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them and up my spine is glowing this red, white, and blue stripe.” ~ Walt DisneyComing next week: Our favorite Disney Pre-ShowsSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 26 - Our Favorite Disney Weenies

Our Favorite Disney Weenies

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 26 for June 28, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Favorite Disney Weenies. Today we are taking a look what Disney Weenies are (spoiler alert, we're talking about the iconic Disney buildings), and which ones are our favorites throughout the parks. Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: October 1, 2021 -- two new nighttime spectaculars are premiering at Walt Disney World! At the Magic Kingdom “Disney Enchanted” will premiere on October 1st, and at Epcot, “Harmonious” will premiere!Sophie: Also coming to Epcot on October 1st: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure!Mike: ALSO coming to Walt Disney World on October 1st -- Disney KiteTails will be coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park! Elaborate, three-dimensional kites of Simba, Zazu, King Louie, Baloo, and more take flight above the Discovery River Amphitheater and soar to the beat of beloved Disney songs.Sophie: Also coming to Walt Disney World as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” -- the “Disney Fab 50” -- 50 special golden character sculptures that will be placed throughout the four theme parks. They will make their debut on October 1.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Favorite Disney WeeniesWhat is a Disney Weenie?Walt had a poodle named Duchess Disney (also known as DeeDee) that he got after Sunnee passed away. DeeDee was very much Walt’s poodle, and she would follow him everywhere. When he would come home from work, Walt would take two hot dogs -- called Weenies by Walt -- and eat one and give one to DeeDee. What Walt noticed was how she would follow exactly where the weenie was moved. Walt took that memory and told it to the WED designers for Disneyland that he wanted to lead the Guests to move to certain areas of the park, and the concept of Disney Weenies was born.Sophie’s Favorite Disney WeeniesEPCOT’s Fountain of NationsMagic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle at Christmas at nightThe Grand Floridian ResortBrenda’s Favorite Disney WeeniesHollywood Studio’s Tower of TerrorThe Contemporary Resort Monorail trackAnimal Kingdom’s Hallelujah MountainsMike’s Favorite Disney WeeniesAmerican Adventure PavilionAnimal Kingdom’s Expedition EverestMagic Kingdom’s Space MountainThis Day in Disney History for June 28Walt Disney writes to all of the staff, inviting them to the opening of Disneyland on July 17, 1955.Disney Who’s Who CharacterLightning McQueen from CarsWalt Disney Quote“The important thing is the family. If you can keep the family together- and that’s the backbone of our whole business, catering to families- that’s what we hope to do.” ~ Walt DisneyComing next week: Red, White, and DisneySponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 25 - Disney Legends

Disney Legends

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 25 for June 21, 2021, and our feature topic today is Disney Legends.Today we are taking a look at the Disney Legends program. We've each picked a Disney Legend to showcase and talk about. Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Coming July 7th -- Monsters at Work! Taking place the day after Monsters, Inc., the story is what happens after Mike & Sulley determine that laughter is ten times better than screams for power.Brenda: We spoke, and Disney listened! Fueled by all of the feedback about how upset everyone was on how ‘Ohana was getting rid of the noodles, Disney has changed their mind -- and the noodles are back on the menu!Mike: Disney has announced five new dates for the Boo Bash. The dates are:Sunday, September 5, 2021Sunday, September 12, 2021Sunday, September 19, 2021Sunday, October 10, 2021Sunday, October 17, 2021Tickets for this new set of dates went on sale on June 15th.Sophie: This is NOT a rumor! Disney announced that Fireworks will be back at the Disney Parks starting July 1st at Walt Disney World and July 4th at Disneyland!Mike: On a personal note, this is the 75th Episode of On the Road with Mickey! Sophie and I would like to thank you all for joining us since day one, and a heartfelt thank you also goes out to Brenda for taking a leap and getting in on the action! A special shout out goes to my client Diana who emailed me and asked if I ever thought of starting a podcast, and another shout out goes to Sheila and Jagan for their suggestions on how to improve the end product. Lastly, Sophie and I want to give it up for Cindy/Mommy. She is more than the driving force behind On the Road with Mickey (and the one who came up with the tagline “Cheddar from the Big Cheese”), she is the glue that binds us together, and Sophie and I would be lost without her.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Disney LegendsMike’s Submission:Fred MacMurray, inducted into the Legends in 1987Sophie’s Legend:Ub Iwerks, inducted into the Legends in 1989Brenda’s Legend:Julie Andrews, inducted into the Legends in 1991This Day in Disney History for June 21A list of films that were released today!The Parent Trap (1961)Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)Lilo and Stitch (2002)Wall-E (2008)Monsters University (2013)Toy Story 4 (2019)Disney Who’s Who CharacterDude Crush from Finding NemoWalt Disney Quote“Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk — especially in new undertakings. Courage to initiate something and to keep it going, pioneering and adventurous spirit to blaze new ways, often, in our land of opportunity.” ~ Walt DisneySponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 24 - Brenda's WDW Recap!

Brenda's WDW Recap!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 24 for June 14, 2021, and our feature topic today is Brenda's WDW Recap! Today we are hearing all about Brenda's trip, along with comparisons between how things were for her last trip as opposed to this trip! So, if you have a trip planned, this may be full of great information for you! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is re-opening July 9; booking available June 10!Brenda: ‘Ohana reopening is good -- changing the menu like they did...not so much.Mike: There was an accident on the Skyliner on June 8th -- no injuries and all is good now from what I’m reading.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Brenda's WDW Recap!Listener Questions:Jennifer asks: “Are the parks doing the service where you purchase items and they are able to send to your resort without you having to carry the items around yet?”Diana asks: “Are the lines longer with increased capacity- like back to normal long?”This Day in Disney History for June 14Three major attractions open at Disneyland.Also, on June 9: Happy Birthday Donald Duck! Donald makes his debut on this day in 1934 in the Disney Silly Symphony short “The Wise Little Hen”Disney Who’s Who Character: Maleficent from Sleeping BeautyWalt Disney Quote“You’ll be a poorer person all your life if you don’t know some of the great stories and great poems.” ~ Walt DisneyComing Next Week: A Look at Disney LegendsSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 23 - Four Park Challenge

Four Park Challenge

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 23 for June 7, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Four Park Challenge. Today we are coming up with our special four park challenge -- one attraction (or ride) and one show to do at each park! So, grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Over at Animal Kingdom, it was recently announced that Tusker House Restaurant will be reopening on June 20th! You can start making bookings for the restaurant as of this past Friday, June 4th.Sophie: A while back we reported on a new baby zebra born at Animal Kingdom. The baby is coming along quite nicely, and he has now been named Dash.Mike: Dates are released for the Disney After Hours Boo Bash! Starting August 10th and running through October 31st on select nights. Tickets in August and September are $129 for children under age 10 and $139 for anyone over age 10, plus tax. October pricing is $159 for children and $169 for anyone over age 10. October 31st pricing is $199 per person.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: The Four Park ChallengeBrenda’s choices:Living the dream at Walt Disney World, not worrying about her 4 park challenge choices. :)Sophie’s choices:First, get up at 7 am and get a boarding pass for Rise of the Resistance.Then spend a leisurely hour getting ready for the day.Take the first bus over to Animal KingdomRide: Expedition EverestShow: Festival of the Lion KingNext, hop on a bus to Magic KingdomRide: Haunted Mansion (I don't care. It’s my favorite.)Show: Mickey’s PhilharMagicGo to the Rivera for a quick lunch.Take the Skyliner to EpcotRide: Spaceship EarthShow: Reflections of ChinaHop back on the Skyliner, have dinner at Caribbean Beach, and go to Hollywood StudiosRide: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway RailwayShow: Fantasmic![Challenge complete]Reward: Rise of the Resistance.Mike’s choices:Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Country Bears JamboreeEpcot: Frozen Ever After, American ExperienceHollywood Studios: Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, Muppet Vision 3DAnimal Kingdom: Expedition Everest, Festival of the Lion KingListener ResponsesTony:MK - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, MNSSHP FireworksEpcot - Test Track, IlluminationsHS - Rise of the Resistance, FantasmicAK - Flight of Passage, Festival of the Lion KingJennifer:MK: Haunted Mansion; Festival of Fantasy Parade (not a fan of the new fireworks show).AK: Expedition Everest; FOTLK showEPCOT: Living with the Land; Fav show used to be the British Invasion band. Not sure what I'd stick around to watch now.HS: ToT; Beauty and the Beast Live on StageCindy:MK - BTMRR, CavalcadesEPCOT - Soarin’, Beauty & Beast Sing a longHS - Rise of the Resistance, One Man’s DreamAk - Expedition Everest, Nemo the MusicalDana:MK - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Carousel of Progress (consider that a show)AK - Flight of Passage (because I haven’t done it yet), NemoEPCOT- Soarin, not sure about a show choice there HS - Toy Story Mania, FantasmicSheila:We have done this one time We went to Ak first did FOP, then went HS did Great Movie Ride, then to Epcot Spaceship Earth then last we did MK 7 dwarfs mine train. We only did one show, that was Carousel of Progress.This Day in Disney History for June 7Daisy Duck emergence, Tom Jones, and BBC-TV Returns.Disney Who’s Who Character: Linguini from RatatouilleWalt Disney Quote“Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious...

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Season 2, Episode 22 - Nighttime things to do at Disney

Nighttime things to do at Disney

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 22 for May 31, 2021, and our feature topic today is Nighttime things to do at Disney. Today we are taking a look at the things at Disney that we love to experience at night, whether it be attractions, different areas of the resort, or just about anything! So, grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort has reopened! It opened on May 18, and is serving breakfast from 7:30 - 11:30AM, and dinner from 5:00 - 9:00PM. Currently, there are no characters, but hopefully that will change soon. For now, at least the price has been modified to reflect the lack of characters -- it is now priced at $25 per adult, $14 per child (plus tax and gratuity) while it was previously priced at around $42 per adult, and $27 per child pre-pandemic.Sophie: May 20, 1996 -- over five years before I was born! -- Disney’s Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course opened! This year marks the 25th anniversary of it opening!Mike: June 15, 2021: Disneyland opens up to Guests from outside of California!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Nighttime things to do at DisneyBrenda’s choices:RIDES: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Slinky Dog Dash, Expedition Everest, Dumbo, Nighttime viewing of Kilimanjaro Safaris, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (and the queue is fantastic at night), TTA PeopleMover, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel ACTIVITIES: Many years ago, my family started enjoying what we called our “monorail mania meal.” We would start at the Grand Floridian for drinks, then hop the monorail to eat at the Contempo Café at the Contemporary and then monorail to the Polynesian to enjoy dessert (bet you can’t guess which one hahahahaha). During our meal we would enjoy seeing the Electric Water Pageant. PARK OFFERINGS: Closing down the Magic Kingdom, enjoying the beautiful Pandora - World of Avatar which is so gorgeous at night; Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios which is super cool at night; and, of course, the World Showcase is very romantic at night.RESORT FUN: Nighttime swimming at your resort.Sophie’s choices:The Not-so-Scary Halloween Party and the Very Merry Christmas PartyDisney SpringsPool Time and Late-night Resort AttractionsMike’s choices:Jellyrolls BoardwalkWorld ShowcaseBlock PartyFireworksExtra Magic HoursNight vision goggles at AKLA special night...Listener ResponsesTony says to rent a pontoon boat for Magic Kingdom Fireworks or Epcot showDeb says “Sitting on the beach at the Poly watching the Electric Parade on the Water, Fireworks when they have them and of course seeing the monorail make the rounds.”Di says “Campfire with Chip and Dale!”This Day in Disney History for May 31Birthdays: Matsuo Yokoyama and Ewan McGregorDisney Who’s Who Character: Jaq from CinderellaWalt Disney QuoteThis quote is from a March, 1941 issue of Ladies Home Journal in an article entitled, “Mr. and Mrs. Disney.” The article stated, “When Disney was eight his parents moved to Kansas City. Around this time he developed another talent, the ability to act, which has turned out much better than his drawing. In 1913 Kansas City was a hive of Chaplin-impersonation contests. Walt said, ‘I’d get in line with half a dozen guys. I’d ad lib and play with my cane and gloves. Sometimes I’d win $5, sometimes $2.50, sometimes just get carfare. I made the wig out of old hemp used to stuff pipes; it stunk of...

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Season 2, Episode 21 - Under Appreciated at Disney

Under Appreciated at Disney

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 21 for May 24, 2021, and our feature topic today is Under Appreciated at Disney. Today we are taking a look at the things at Disney that we feel are under-appreciated and need some love and recognition. So, grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: From Sunday, Jan. 23 through Thursday, Jan. 28, 2022, the Disney Skyliner line between EPCOT International Gateway, Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be closed. During this time, Disney bus transportation will be provided for Guests to EPCOT. FriendShip boat service is also available for EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.Sophie: Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park, Disney has relocated the areas where ride sharing services pickup and dropoff from. But equally intriguing is that they have also installed Minnie Van signs in the same area. You may remember the Minnie Vans that were the polka dotted vehicles that you could hire through the Lyft service. It looks like they are returning, although we don’t know when just yet.Mike: Disney has released a new offer for United Kingdom residents! The package includes up to $950 in Disney dining credits for guests staying two weeks at select Disney hotels. Also included are 14-day park tickets for the price of 7-day tickets for arrival dates in 2022. Memory Maker is also included with those tickets. Also, every booking will also receive a $200 Disney Gift Card. Finally, if UK residents book by July 17, 2021 in select Disney hotels, you’ll receive a free celebration gift basket, which contains a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary commemorative coin, exclusive Disney merch and treats, and a Mickey insulated cooler bag.Mike: Lastly, from June 7-12, the Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closing for a short refurbishment.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Under Appreciated at DisneyMike’s choices:3) Piano Player at Casey’s2) Conservation Station1) Mickey & Minnie HousesBrenda’s choices:3) Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream2) First Time in Forever: Frozen Sing-a-long1) Carousel of ProgressSophie’s choices:3) Epcot Pixar Film Festival2) Rizzo’s Pizzaria in Hollywood Studios1) Resort Shops and most of Disney SpringsListener ResponsesBambi says that the Enchanted Tiki Room is totally under-appreciated!Jorge said: “Hoop de doo Revue and Trail's End! Especially Trail's End”Jenni said: “Carousel of Progress”This Day in Disney History for May 24Pandora - The World of AvatarDisney Who’s Who Character: Tinker Bell from Peter PanWalt Disney Quote“We did it Disneyland, in the knowledge that most of the people I talked to thought it would be a financial disaster - closed and forgotten within the first year.” ~ Walt DisneyListener Picture SubmissionsWe have photo and video submissions this week from the following listeners:ShannonHollyHeatherComing Next Week: Nighttime things to do at DisneySponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 20 - What is your Perfect Disney Day?

What is your Perfect Disney Day?

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 20 for May 17, 2021, and our feature topic today is What is your Perfect Disney Day? We each devised our perfect Disney day, and we look forward to hearing what your perfect Disney day is as well! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: In further moves towards a return to normal, Walt Disney World and Universal have reduced or are reducing the physical distancing requirements from six feet to three feet. However, at Walt Disney World specifically, the six feet distance is still in force in all dining locations, merchandise stores, and areas where guests can temporarily remove their masks (i.e. relaxstation stations).Sophie: Disney has launched a new line of sensory-friendly plush characters! Stuffed animals are always a great thing, but these plush characters feature a 2.5 pound weight that can be removed, and the material is softer for those who have issues with how certain things feel. You can get them at Disney Springs and they retail for $39.99. Current characters are Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, Eeyore, and Pooh.Brenda: Over at Ghirardelli’s in Disney Springs, you have got to check out the Ghirardelli Ocean Beach Sundae! It’s $12.95, and features Vanilla Ice Cream, Sea Salt, Caramel Sauce, and handmade Hot Fudge topped with Whipped Cream, Sea Salt, and a Ghirardelli SQUARES Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate candy.Mike: Lastly, we’ve got a bit of gossip! Nothing confirmed, so take this with not just a grain of salt, but perhaps a 5 pound bag...there is a rumor that Epcot Forever could return to World Showcase Lagoon for a limited time later this year! Personally, I just don’t see this happening. With the work that’s been done for the platforms for Harmonious, I think that would get in the way of the show. What do you think? Let us know in the comments!Also, if you haven’t ever seen Epcot Forever, you can check out the live premier here: https://youtu.be/SXGENzdg29U?t=639 I set the timecode to start where the show actually starts in the video.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: What is your Perfect Disney Day?Sophie’s Perfect Disney DaySophie’s perfect Disney day takes place in Epcot. Listen or watch to hear the whole day unfold.Brenda’s Perfect Disney DayBrenda’s perfect Disney day takes place in December, her absolute favorite time to visit Disney. Listen or watch to hear the whole day unfold.Mike’s Perfect Disney DayThe perfect Disney Day for me is spent with my wife Cindy and daughter Sophie. Listen or watch to hear the whole day unfold.What is your perfect Disney Day?Listener ResponsesFrom Deb:Getting to MK before rope drop. Doing pictures in front of the castle, grabbing Starbucks for family members. Being by the rope when it's dropped in Adventure Land.. then walking as fast as we can to get to Big Thunder, then Splash Mt., If the crowd hasn't caught up, doing both again. Then over to Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Tiki Birds, .. time for lunch at Pecos Bills, then Dole Whip for dessert. Relax... Then Haunted Mansion and we let the rest of the day fall in place. Mickey pretzels late afternoon... Late dinner at Poly so we are on the beach for the water parade. Back to the park until it closes and then try to find the energy to get back to Pop Century for a drink before bedtime...This Day in Disney History for May 17Walt Disney's Silver BuffaloDisney Who’s Who Character: Flash from ZootopiaWalt Disney Quote“Life is composed of lights and sha...

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Season 2, Episode 19 - Top 3 Disney Parades, Past and Present!

Top 3 Disney Parades, Past and Present!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 19 for May 10, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Top 3 Disney Parades, Past and Present! We're counting down our favorite Disney Parades, and Sophie grabbed links to each of them so you can watch them as well! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: For Star Wars Day, May 4th, the New York Stock Exchange had Grogu open up trading for the day!Sophie: Coming this year: Disney After Hours BOO BASH! Select nights from August 10 - October 31. Tickets go on sale next month. The BOO BASH runs from 9PM until Midnight (some nights in August and September it will run from 9:30PM - 12:30AM). You can get into the Magic Kingdom as early as 7PM without the need for a day park ticket or a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation by using your BOO BASH ticket.Halloween-themed cavalcadesCandy stops, with plenty of sweet surprisesCharacter sightings throughout the parkSpecial performances by the Cadaver DansAttractions, including favorites like Haunted Mansion and Space MountainThemed food and beverages available for purchaseSpecial décor, lighting, music and more!Brenda: Over at Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland, it was announced that the hotel will reopen on June 15 to limited capacity.Mike: Over at Universal, let’s talk about the stats for Velocicoaster, which opens on June 104700 feet of track4 inversions360 degree barrel roll over the water12 airtime moment155 ft at highest point140 ft drop at 80 degrees (the top hat)0-50 mph launch in 3 seconds (first launch)40mph-70mph launch in 2.4 seconds (second launch)100 foot zero g stallBrenda: There was a lot going on in cheddar this week! Some quick highlights:The Disney College Program is coming back this June!Disney has announced there will be no more temperature checks! That’s already happened for Cast Members; for Guests, effective May 16Over at Universal, they have already stopped temperature checks as of May 6, and they have moved the social distancing from six feet down to three feet.Lastly, Chef Mickey’s is reopening soon, as is the Cape May Cafe, and Tusker House!One last thing -- The full-sized X-wing Starfighter that was used in the filming of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and flown by Poe Dameron, is currently under restoration at the National Air and Space Museum, and will be on display at the Museum in Washington, D.C. in 2022. Take a look.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Top 3 Disney Parades, Past and Present!Mike’s Favorite Parades3) The Family Fun Day Parade2) The Paint the Night Parade1) The Main Street Electrical ParadeSophie’s Favorite Parades3) The Paint the Night Parade2) The Ride of the Headless Horseman and the Boo to You! Parade1) The Main Street Electrical ParadeBrenda’s Favorite Parades3) The Frozen Promenade AND Once upon a Christmastime Parade2) Festival of Fantasy Parade1) Share a Dream Come True ParadeListener FavoritesThe Electric Light Parade, The Snow Globe Parade and the Easter Parade back in the late 80's early 90's. (Deb)From Cindy, 1) The Main Street Electrical Parade, 2) The Princess Cavalcade with Merida riding her horse, and 3) The Boo to You ParadeThis Day in Disney History for May 10Paige O'Hara and Julie Nathanson and Belle, oh my!Disney Who’s Who Character: Ariel from The Little MermaidWalt Disney Quote“The idea of Disneyland is a simple one. It will be a place for people to find happiness and knowledge.

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Season 2, Episode 18 - Top 5 Disney Restaurant Desserts!

Top 5 Disney Restaurant Desserts!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 18 for May 3, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Top 5 Disney Restaurant Desserts! We're taking a look at the top 5 restaurant desserts that we've ever found, so get ready! Note: You may want to enjoy this podcast after you eat lunch! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Starting tonight on ABC, “The Wonderful World of Disney” returns! Each week Disney is going to share some of their incredible movies! Here’s the lineup (all movies start at 8PM EDT):May 3, Incredibles 2May 10, Finding DoryMay 17, Monsters, Inc.May 24, TangledMay 31, The Princess and the FrogBrenda: Let’s talk about the Disney Wish, the 5th ship in the Disney Cruise Line family!Mike: Last week, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is offering free admission for US military veterans and their families to its SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, and SeaWorld San Diego parks. The free admission runs from April 26 - June 27, 2021.Mike: Celebration! Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Park have reopened as of Friday, April 30! In honor of the Disneyland reopening, here is Walt’s speech from July 17, 1955! Enjoy!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Top 5 Disney Restaurant Desserts!Brenda’s Favorite Desserts5) No Way Jose Sundae - Beaches & Cream4) Sticky Toffee Pudding - Rose & Crown3) Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake - Liberty Tree Tavern2) ‘Ohana’s Bananas Foster Bread Pudding - ‘Ohana1) Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding - Raglan RoadMike’s Favorite Desserts5) Apple Strudel w/ Vanilla Sauce - Biergarten4) Traditional Warm Apple Crisp A la Mode - 50’s Prime Time Cafe3) Jaq & Gus Cheesecake - Cinderella’s Royal Table2) Berry Short Cake w/ Whipped Cream - The Garden Grill Restaurant1) Banana Split - The Plaza RestaurantSophie’s Favorite Desserts5) macha green tea ice cream - Teppan Edo/Tokyo Dining4) The Grey Stuff - Be Our Guest3) Hazelnut Caramel Profiteroles - La Petit Cafe2) Brownie Sundae, Sophie Style - The Plaza Restaurant1) Dad’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake a la mode - 50’s Prime Time CafeListener FavoritesCindy’s favorite dessert is at Cinderella’s Royal Table and is called “The Clock Strikes Twelve” -- Dark Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel and Crunchy Praline Center, served with Chocolate Sauce and Hazelnut GelatoCathy’s favorite dessert is the Chocolate cake with peanut butter icing that she gets at 50’s Prime Time Cafe.Lee says to dive into a Kitchen Sink over at Beaches & Cream, but make sure you bring a friend!This Day in Disney History for May 3Namesake for Walt Disney born, groundbreaking for CalArtsDisney Who’s Who Character: Maid Marion from Robin HoodWalt Disney Quote“…And just like that, after a long wait, a day like any else,I decided to triumph, to look for the opportunities, not to wait.I decided to see every problem as the opportunity to find a solution.I decided to see every desert as the opportunity to find an oasis.I decided to see every night as a mystery to solve.I decided to see every day as a new opportunity to be happy.That day I found that my only enemies were my own weaknesses,That day I lost the fear of losing and I started to fear not winning,I discovered that I was not the best and maybe never have been.I stopped caring about who was the winner and who was the loser.Now I care only about knowing more than yesterday.I learned that the hard thing is to stop climbing to the top, instead of not reaching it.

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Season 2, Episode 17 - Top Disney TV Shows!

Top Disney TV Shows

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 17 for April 26, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Top Disney TV Shows! We're talking about some of the TV shows that Disney has put out over the years, and which ones are our favorites! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Rumor Mill time: The California Department of Public Health released this information regarding fully vaccinated out-of-state visitors: “Fully vaccinated persons from out of state may visit or attend activities or events that are restricted to in-state visitors. Fully vaccinated persons should consult the current CDPH Travel Advisory and adhere to any applicable recommendations.” At this time, Disney has not updated any of their website information to allow out-of-state visitors at this time.Sophie: Brenda alerted us to this incredible news! “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” will be opening in mid-May! Brenda, we can’t wait to hear all about the show when you visit!Brenda: April 22nd was Earth Day, but it was also the 23rd Birthday of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Just a reminder that my #1 Attraction for Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Expedition Everest!Brenda: Direct quote from Jeff Vahle, the President of Walt Disney World Resort: “On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, I stopped by to check in with the Engineering team overseeing the refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, previously called the “WEDway PeopleMover” when I first rode it as a teenager. Thrilled that this team has it ready to delight a new generation when it reopens later this weekend!”Mike: We put a poll up in our Facebook Group for the top Disney snacks from our lists last week. Here’s the top 3 as voted on by you, the listeners:Dole Whip (Sophie)Beignets (Sophie)Most every Disney cupcake, especially seasonal ones (Brenda)Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Top Disney TV ShowsSophie’s Top ShowsPhineas and FerbGood Luck CharlieStar Wars: the Clone WarsMike’s Top ShowsThe MandalorianThe Adventures of Spin & MartyBrenda’s Top ShowsFalcon and the Winter SoldierWonderful World of DisneyListener FavoritesThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Wizards of Waverly Place (Stephanie)I used to LOVE watching the Mickey Mouse club! I can still sing the ending song from start to finish. (Jennifer)The Mickey Mouse Club... The Sunday night Walt Disney's Wonderful World… (Deb)My girls used to love Jessie! (Brenda)This Day in Disney History for April 26Animal Kingdom opening, Flower & Garden FestivalDisney Who’s Who Character: Hans from FrozenWalt Disney Quote”One day I learned that dreams exist to come true. And since that day I do not sleep for rest. I sleep just to dream.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Top Five Disney Restaurant Desserts!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 16 - Our Top 10 Disney Snacks!

Top 10 Disney Snacks!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 16 for April 19, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Top 10 Disney Snacks! We're talking about one of our favorite things -- food -- and categorizing what our top 10 Disney snacks are! Grab a drink (or should I say snack?), relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Animal Kingdom announced that a brand new baby Mandrill was born on April 10th! Her name is Ivy, and she was born to first time mom Hazel and dad Linus.Sophie: Out west, we’ve learned that while the park has been closed, the Ghosts at the Haunted Mansion have been working on some improvements to the mansion and estate! New tombstones can be seen featuring some newly departed pets, and new decorations adorn inside the mansion.Brenda: Recently, testing resumed on the People Mover! Hopefully this is a sign that it is almost ready to open!Mike: Lastly, over at Universal, the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is set to reopen on May 18th! This is great news. Also, a reminder that the Jurassic World VelociCoaster opens up on June 10!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Top 10 Disney Snacks!Brenda’s Top 10 List10) Dark Chocolate Caramel with Sea Salt - Karamel Kuche at EPCOT9) Mickey Ice Cream Bar - all over the resort8) Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich - Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at Magic Kingdom7) Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Sundae in Waffle Cone - Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at Magic Kingdom6) Most every Disney cupcake, especially seasonal ones - all over the resort5) Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork - Eight Spoons at Animal Kingdom4) Cheshire Cat Tail - Cosmic Ray's3) Nutella Waffle with Fruit - Sleepy Hollow Refreshments at Magic Kingdom2) Butterfinger Cupcake - Trolley Car Cafe at Hollywood Studios1) Carrot Cake Cookie - Trolley Car Cafe at Hollywood StudiosSophie’s Top 10 List10) Honey Peach Freeze (Flower and Garden)9) Tutti Frutti Lollipops (Goofy’s Candy Co.)8) Beignets (French Quarter)7) Keiki Lemonade (Kona Cafe)6) Sunset Boulevard (Brown Derby)5) Dole Whip4) Funnel Cake (American Adventure)3) The Donut Box2) Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar1) Hazelnut Caramel Profiteroles (Riviera)Mike’s Top 10 List10) Mickey Pretzel with Cheese - Various Locations9) Soft Serve Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone - Anandapur Ice Cream Truck8) Minute Maid® Frozen Lemonade Cup - Various Locations7) M&M Sugar Cookie - Everything POP6) Churros - La Cantina de San Angel5) Jumbo Turkey Leg - Various Locations4) Warm Cinnamon Roll - Gaston’s Tavern3) Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich - Hollywood Scoops2) Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar - Various Locations1) Hot, Fresh Popcorn and Diet Coke - Town SquareListener FavoritesDole Whip and Popcorn (Pam)Dole Whip for sure! (Jennifer)Frozen Lemonade, not the slushy kind, the hard stuff you scrape with a wooden spoon! So good! (Lee)Citrus Swirl (Cindy)The Plaza Ice Cream Sundae and the Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich (Pam)This Day in Disney History for April 19Animal Kingdom, Epcot eventsDisney Who’s Who Character: Rafiki from The Lion KingWalt Disney Quote“What seems real to the mind can be as important as any material fact. We live by the spirit and the imagination as well as by our senses. Cartoon animation can give fantasy the same reality as those things we can touch and see and hear.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Top Disney TV Shows!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 15 - WDW Recap

WDW Recap

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 15 for April 12, 2021, and our feature topic today is our WDW Recap. We're talking about our recent trip to Walt Disney World over Easter! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Mears announced that they will be offering a replacement to Disney’s Magical Express starting in January. Called Mears Connect, it will be available to schedule reservations starting in May. Pricing is unknown at this time.Sophie: On April 8th, Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom celebrated it’s 15th anniversary!Brenda: Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort opening date: June 4, 2021!Mike: Lastly, also on the 8th, Disney revised it’s mask policy. If you are taking a picture, you can now remove your mask for the photo. Once the picture is taken, though, you need to put your mask back on.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: WDW RecapThis Day in Disney History for April 12Robert Sherman, World War IIDisney Who’s Who Character: Princess Aurora from Sleeping BeautyWalt Disney Quote“Think beyond your lifetime, if you want to do something truly great. Make a 50 year master plan. A 50 year master plan will change how you look at opportunities in the present.” ~ Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Top 10 Disney SnacksSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 14 - Hidden Magic at the Parks

Hidden Magic at the Parks

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 14 for April 5, 2021, and our feature topic today is Hidden Magic at the Parks. We're talking this week about those special places where Disney Magic just reaches out and grabs you, drawing you and your family into an absolutely priceless moment! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: The Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot ends on July 5th, but the Food and Wine Festival will start up on July 15th! This year’s event will run until November 20th.Sophie: Universal Studios Hollywood is reopening on April 16th!Brenda: Big rumors that the PeopleMover will be reopening at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday April 4th!Mike: Disney has started the MagicMobile service for Apple devices. With this, you can use your phone or Apple Watch to get access to the parks. I’ll be testing this out and let you know how it works and will report back next week.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Hidden Magic at the ParksMaleficent Dragon under Sleeping Beauty CastleSnow White’s Wishing WellWalt’s apartment above the fire station and “The Lamp”The Sword in the StoneSnow White’s GrottoHarmony BarbershopSleeping Beauty Castle WalkthroughMagic Kingdom Kiss GoodnightCavalcadesCharacters showing upRide Queue surprisesDisney MusicLiberty Square Authentic touchesBibbidi Bobbidi BoutiqueTinkerbell at BTMRRTangled Restroom “Hidden Pascals”Flag Ceremony during the closureThe Park Bench from Griffith ParkThis Day in Disney History for April 5Julie Andrews wins Best Actress Oscar for Mary PoppinsDisney Who’s Who Character: Doc Hudson from the Cars series of moviesWalt Disney Quote“The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievements but rather with the things we do for the people we love and esteem, and whose respect we need.” ~ Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Walt Disney World RecapSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 13 - Our Top Rides at Disneyland and California Adventure Park!

Our Top Rides at Disneyland and California Adventure Park!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 13 for March 29, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Top Rides at Disneyland and California Adventure Park! We're concluding our talk about our favorite rides with a look at the west coast and the OG Disneyland Park as well as Disney's California Adventure Park! We hope this triggers discussion in your family about your top rides, and that you let us know what they are! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Last week we talked about Soarin’ Over California vs. Soarin’ Around the World, and which one people liked more. The original poll was 52% - 48% for Soarin' Around the World, but then we did a poll last week and Soarin' Over California won 67% - 33%!Sophie: From the Disney Parks Blog: “We’re revealing the first-ever Walt Disney World Resort specialty license plate today in honor of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” beginning on Oct. 1, 2021. Supporting the local community, 100% of the proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida.Brenda: As part of the small refurbishment projects that Walt Disney World is doing in order to get ready for the 50th Anniversary, the Main Street Confectionary and The Chapeau will be closing on March 29. We’re not sure how long the refurbishment will last, but it is showing closed at least through May 24th. While they are closed, the offerings that you would normally buy at these locations will be available at other places on Main Street.Mike: Wow, Spring Break has arrived at Disney! The park availability calendar shows that nearly all of the parks are completely booked as far as Park Pass reservations go. It varies as to what days have what availability to if you are looking to make park reservations, make sure you check the availability before you purchase your tickets!Sophie: If you are going to be at Disney around the Easter holiday, there are several locations where you can view the Easter Displays. The dates vary, so check the show notes, but you can find them at the Boardwalk Resort, the Grand Floridian, Saratoga Springs Resort, and over at the Yacht and Beach Club resorts.Disney’s Boardwalk Resort – Lobby area (available for viewing Mar. 26-April 4)Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Lobby area, concierge level, and Grand Floridian Café lobby (available for viewing Mar. 15-April 4)Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – Carriage House (available for viewing Apr. 1-11)Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort – Beach Club lobby, Yacht Club lobby, Ale & Compass Restaurant, The Market at Ale & Compass (available for viewing Mar. 18-Apr. 4)Mike: We are sad to report that Disney Legend Jim Cora passed away on March 21st at the age of 83. Mr. Cora started his Disney career at Disneyland in 1957 as a part-time attractions host polishing 3D glasses at the Mickey Mouse Club Theater, and retired 43 years later as chairman of Disney International. He credited his rise through Disney to the boss, Walt Disney, who sent him over to Disney University founder Van Arsdale France with the admonition: “Tell him Walt sent you. I think he may have something for you.” Josh D’Amaro had this to say in a statement: “Very few people have a Disney legacy that reaches as far and wide as Jim Cora. His dedication to bringing Disney magic to people around the world was only matched by the passion he exuded throughout his career and for the many years that followed. I always loved hearing Jim’s thoughts about our business. He was one of our last connections to Walt Disney and he will be missed dearly.”Brenda: Yay! Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Park are reopening on April 30! Currently,

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Season 2, Episode 12 - Our Top Rides at Epcot and Hollywood Studios!

Our Top Rides at Epcot and Hollywood Studios!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 12 for March 22, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Top Rides at Epcot and Hollywood Studios! This week, we're talking about our favorite rides to be found at Epcot and Hollywood Studios Parks! We hope this triggers discussion in your family about your top rides, and that you let us know what they are! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Interesting Annual Passholder news for Walt Disney World. I saw an article that indicated that Disney World Annual Passes are now on sale in the United Kingdom. Sophie: Harmonious is the new nighttime show that Disney is working on for Epcot. Last week, testing was done on the way it shoots out water as part of the show. Brenda: We reported a couple of weeks ago about how some of the rooms for the Polynesian Village Resort are going to be themed after Moana. Well, reservations can now be made for those rooms! The earliest arrival date is July 19, 2021. Hit us up if you want to look at staying at one of the rooms!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Top Rides at Epcot and Hollywood Studios!Brenda’s Top Five Rides - Epcot5) Living with the Land4) Frozen Ever After3) Spaceship Earth2) Soarin’1) Test TrackBrenda’s Top Five Rides - Hollywood Studios5) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway4) Slinky Dog Dash3) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith2) Rise of the Resistance1) Tower of TerrorSophie’s Top Five Rides - Epcot5) Journey into Imagination4) Mission Space3) Living with the Land2) Soarin’1) Spaceship EarthSophie’s Top Five Rides - Hollywood Studios5) Toy Story Mania4) Smuggler’s Run3) Tower of Terror2) Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway1) Rise of the ResistanceMike’s Top Five Rides - Epcot5) Test Track4) Frozen Ever After3) Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros2) Soarin’1) Spaceship EarthMike’s Top Five Rides - Hollywood Studios5) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway4) Toy Story Mania3) Slinky Dog Dash2) Rise of the Resistance1) Millenium Falcon: Smugglers RunThis Day in Disney History for March 22Disney Legend and one of Walt's Nine Old Men, Milt Kahl is born on this day in 1909!Disney Who’s Who Character: Gepetto from the Disney movie Pinocchio.Walt Disney Quote“Somehow I can’t believe there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C’s. They are Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, and Constancy and the greatest of these is Confidence. When you believe a thing, believe it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably. We allow no geniuses around our studio.” ~ Walt DisneyComing Next Week: We wrap up our look at our top rides at Disney by heading west and taking a look at our favorite rides for Disneyland and California Adventure Park!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 11 - Our Top Rides at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom!

Our Top Rides at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom!

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 11 for March 15, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Top Rides at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom! This week, we're talking about our favorite rides to be found at the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Parks! We hope this triggers discussion in your family about your top rides, and that you let us know what they are! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Statement from Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company regarding Disneyland reopening: "Here in California, we're encouraged by the positive trends we're seeing and we're hopeful they'll continue to improve and we'll be able to reopen our Parks to guests with limited capacity by late April -- we look forward to publicizing an opening date in the coming weeks. While last week's announcement stated that theme parks may open starting on April 1, the fact is it will take some time to get them ready for our guests -- this includes recalling more than 10,000 furloughed Cast and retraining them to be able to operate according to the State of California's new requirements. I am pleased to say the response has been great thus far, our Cast Members are excited to get back to work. And this is also good news for the Anaheim community, which depends on Disneyland for jobs and business generated by visitors."Sophie: Raya and the Last Dragon premiered in theaters and on Disney+ on the 5th, and it took home the top spot in the earnings charts!Brenda: Coming October 1st, in addition to the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at the France Pavilion in EPCOT! Also opening in France that day: La Crêperie de Paris, which is a new restaurant featuring both table and quick-service options!Mike: Additional news out of the Disney Annual Shareholders Meeting -- Bob Iger announces that he will be stepping down from the Walt Disney Company on December 31, 2021.Sophie: In Covid news: Disney Cruise Lines is hoping and expecting to resume sailings in the fall! That’s huge news since the cruise industry has been shut down pretty much since March 2020.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Top Rides at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom!Mike’s Top Five Rides - Magic Kingdom5) WDW Railroad4) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover3) Peter Pan’s Flight2) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad1) Seven Dwarfs Mine TrainMike’s Top Five Rides - Animal Kingdom5) Kali River Rapids4) Kilimanjaro Safaris3) Na’vi River Journey2) Avatar: Flight of Passage1) Expedition EverestBrenda’s Top Five Rides - Magic Kingdom5) Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress4) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover3) Splash Mountain2) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad1) Seven Dwarfs Mine TrainBrenda’s Top Five Rides - Animal Kingdom5) Na’vi River Journey4) Kali River Rapids3) Kilimanjaro Safaris2) Avatar: Flight of Passage1) Expedition EverestSophie’s Top Five Rides - Magic Kingdom5) It’s a Small World4) TTA People Mover3) Pirates of the Carribean2) Haunted Mansion1) Splash MountainSophie’s Top Four “Rides” - Animal Kingdom4) Festival of the Lion King3) Kali River Rapids2) Expedition Everest1) Flight of PassageThis Day in Disney History for March 15Disneyland's 450 Millionth Guest!Disney Who’s Who Character: MoanaWalt Disney QuoteComing Next Week: We continue our look at our top rides at Disney. Next week, we’re listing our top five rides at Epcot and our top five rides at Hollywood Studi...

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Season 2, Episode 10 - WDW 50th Anniversary Changes

WDW 50th Anniversary Changes

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 10 for March 8, 2021, and our feature topic today is the WDW 50th Anniversary Changes! This week, we're talking about some of the changes that we can expect to see in time for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World! We hope that this gets you excited about a possible trip to Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Over at Disneyland, on March 13th there is going to be a “Reopen Disneyland” rally. It will start at 8AM outside of the Disneyland Resort. Safety guidelines to be followed include masks on at all times, six feet social distancing, and sanitizing your hands frequently.Sophie: As we reported back on December 28th in our podcast “Looking ahead to 2021”, Blizzard Beach reopened yesterday, March 7th! Looking at the website, one day tickets for Blizzard Beach run just $69 dollars, so if you are interested, the pricing isn’t terrible for a day of water park fun! Blizzard Beach was open yesterday from 11AM - 6PM.Brenda: Over on Instagram, Zach Ridley shared a video and some images of the nighttime lighting for the Main Entrance Plaza for Epcot, including imagery of Spaceship Earth. It is so cool looking, check it out! https://www.instagram.com/p/CL-jVVKhajk/Sophie: The Flower and Garden Festival started last week on March 3rd, and there is some really awesome merch to go with it! It looks like there are four five main themes to the merchandise:Hello Sunshine featuring the Orange BirdGrow Imagination featuring FigmentGrow Kindness featuring Minnie MouseCan You Dig It featuring MickeyCool as Can Bee featuring Spike the Bee.Mike: As part of the Flower and Garden Festival, the Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt is returning to Epcot starting on March 19th! Purchase a map for $7.99 plus tax, then hunt for hidden eggs featuring Disney characters. When you find them all, return the map for a “sp-egg-tacular surprise!”Brenda: Lastly, over at the Imagination Pavilion you can find creatively placed fountains. They are known as the “Jumping Fountains” because they jump from one to another periodically. Well, since the closure in March 2020, they have not been working -- until last week! This is a small detail, and easily overlooked, but if you are looking for a place to just relax for a bit, this little section might be just the spot for you!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: WDW 50th Anniversary ChangesWhen is the AnniversaryOctober 1st, 2021 is the 50th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World with the first park, the Magic Kingdom.Disney has announced that the celebration of the 50th Anniversary will start on October 1st, and continue for 18 months. This is big news because it means that the celebration will continue for a good while so that those that can’t get to Walt Disney World right now will still have an opportunity to celebrate in the future. If Disney sticks to the 18 month timeline, that would take the celebration until March 31, 2023.Changes coming to EPCOTMain Entrance changesThe music -- it’s uplifting, it’s energizing, it reminds me in some ways of the incredible music you find in attractions like Soarin’, like it’s taking you into areas you never thought of. It makes the blood flow. You can listen to it over on YouTube: NEW EPCOT Entrance Area Loop (2021 - Present) - YouTubeThe Light Ribbon -- incredible! More information from Imagineering: “At more than four football fields long,

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Season 2, Episode 9 - Our Favorite Disney Collectibles

Our Favorite Disney Collectibles

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 9 for March 1, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Favorite Disney Collectibles! This week, we're talking about ways that Disney has gone above and beyond for their Guests! We hope that this reminds you of the ways that Disney has done that for you and your family as well! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Huge news from the West Coast! The Disney Vacation Club announced that The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa are scheduled to reopen on May 2, 2021!Sophie: Coming in the summer of 2021 -- a new movie from Disney/Pixar named Luca. There’s a new trailer out about it, looks interesting! Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdAIBlPVe9sBrenda: Universal Orlando has just announced a new limited-time offer. This incredible offer has guests saving 40 percent on a 4-day, 4-night hotel and ticket vacation package! You must book by April 19, 2021, and travel by June 24, 2021. Reach out to us for more information on booking this trip! I’m Brenda@PixieVacations.com and he’s Mike@PixieVacations.com.Sophie: Lastly, over at Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris, Ranger, the baby Rhino, has joined the herd as part of the attraction! He’s 4 months old and his mom, Kendi, is keeping a close eye on him!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Favorite Disney CollectiblesBrenda’s Favorite Collectibles:Cinderella Wedding Snow GlobeWalk in Walt’s Disneyland Shoes Tour PinWalt Disney Railroad WindowMickey & Minnie Cruise Love CollectibleSophie’s Favorite Collectibles:Stella Lou MerchStar Wars GearMouse EarsMike’s Favorite Collectibles:My Disney PinsMy College of Disney Knowledge Graduate PinsMy Disney DollarsThis Day in Disney HistoryDisney Who’s Who Character: Dim from A Bug's LifeWalt Disney Quote“The American child is a highly intelligent human being - characteristically sensitive, humorous, open-minded, eager to learn, and has a strong sense of excitement, energy, and healthy curiosity about the world in which he lives. Lucky indeed is the grown-up who manages to carry these same characteristics into adult life. It usually makes for a happy and successful individual.” -Walt DisneyComing Next Week: The Changes coming to Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 8 - When Disney Goes Above & Beyond

When Disney Goes Above & Beyond

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 8 for February 22, 2021, and our feature topic today is When Disney Goes Above & Beyond! This week, we're talking about ways that Disney has gone above and beyond for their Guests! We hope that this reminds you of the ways that Disney has done that for you and your family as well! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: From a Travel Agent/Travel Perspective, the biggest news for me is that Walt Disney World has released pricing for 2022 that goes through early July, 2022! That is huge for several reasons: 1) It gets people excited about taking a Disney trip next year, 2) It gives you a longer time period to plan and pay for your trip, and 3) It shows that Disney is looking ahead towards a time when things at Disney will be more normal. Both Brenda and I are travel agents with Pixie Vacations, so shoot us an email if you want to look at pricing! Brenda is Brenda@PixieVacations.com and I’m Mike@PixieVacations.com.Sophie: Over at the Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom Park, Disney is introducing a new “Raya and the Last Dragon” Animation Experience and Sand Sculpture! You can learn to draw the new characters from the movie starting today, February 22nd! Also, over at Discovery Island Stage, artists will be working on a 40-ton sand sculpture celebrating the film, which will feature Raya, Tuk Tuk, Sisu the last dragon and the Ongi.Brenda: Also in Disney travel information, Disney has released their Disney Military Promotional Tickets! You can get 4 day or 5 day Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus options. 5 day Park Hopper tickets are $315 plus tax, and 5 day Park Hopper Plus tickets are $345 plus tax. 4 Day Park Hopper tickets are $296 plus tax, and 4 day Park Hopper Plus tickets are $326 plus tax.Sophie: Coming to theaters May 28th, the newest Disney Live Action remake: Cruella! Disney released an updated trailer on the 17th -- here is the link if you wish to check it out! https://youtu.be/gmRKv7n2If8 (Note: this movie does not look like it is meant for small children, as you will see.)Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: When Disney Goes Above & BeyondBrenda explains what “Disney Plussing” means.Sophie’s Experiences:Animal Kingdom ice creamSophie celebrating birthdays before or after the day!Disney Birthday DessertsSophie and Princess Jasmine in MoroccoThe Disney Parks/PandoraThe Sword in the StoneMike’s Experiences:Eyeglass repair in the Magic KingdomSophie’s book at the Fire StationThe Cookie at the Main Street BakeryThe Captain on the boat “turning” Sophie into “Pirate Sophie!”BiergartenGreeters at French QuarterThe Birthday ButtonDapper Dan’s Happy BirthdayBrenda’s Experiences:Brenda’s Birthday ExperiencesWilderness Lodge PinsDisney Cruise Cast Member Natalia1900 Park FareJosh’s first trip in 2000Butch at the United KingdomMcKinley’s 5th Birthday Trip - Turning Disappointment into JoyFriends of the show Experiences:One of my clients was about to head home from their trip -- they were literally waiting for Magical Express, and realized that they had forgotten to get the Stitch stuffed animal that their daughter wanted and they had no more park tickets available. A Disney Cast Member went from their resort into Epcot, purchased the Stitch for them, and brought it back to give to their daughter! That’s going Above & Beyond!This Day in Disney HistoryDisney Who’s Who Character: Bashful from Snow White and the Seven DwarfsWalt Disney Quote“Ther...

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Season 2, Episode 7 - Our Favorite Disney Memories

Our Favorite Disney Memories

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 7 for February 15, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Favorite Disney Memories! This week, we're talking about those Disney memories that we all have if we've been to Disney, and ranking our top five memories! We hope that this reminds you of your favorite Disney Memories as well! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Starting in April until this Fall, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be going through a refurbishment of some of the Guest rooms. This is primarily located in the Main Tower part of the Contemporary, although it should not affect most of the resort areas and amenities for Guests to enjoy.Sophie: We reported a few months back that there was a new arrival over a Fort Wilderness. Well, another new arrival has come to Fort Wilderness! Patches is a new Shetland pony and he is currently at the Tri-Circle D Ranch! You can see him over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CK6zDRrBCna/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkBrenda: The Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs from March 3 - July 5, 2021! More details have emerged, including 24 different topiaries throughout the park!Mike: Also at Epcot, we all know how the Leave a Legacy Sculptures (some call them Monoliths) have been removed for some months. Well, Disney has replaced them with a series of Leave a Legacy Wall panels! If you did this, there are instructions on where your image can be found. There are over 200 panels of various colors, and it really looks cool. It’s all right around the entrance to Epcot.Brenda: Lastly, we learned recently that Disney Legend Charles Boyer passed away on February 8th at his home in Ontario, California. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Favorite Disney MemoriesBrenda's SelectionsSophie's SelectionsMike's SelectionsFriends of the show Memories:John: 3 years ago going for my birthday and being told by cast members of the freebies given out for your birthday. A lot of things I didn't know about even when I was a cast member.Deb: Being able to share my Happy Place with Grandniece Gabbie and all the fun we had at Mickey Halloween Party. October 2019. Everything was Magical the entire trip. I still look at our photo pass pictures and just smile and am so very thankful. The most magical moment was when we all had our picture taken with Mickey.Cindy: Seeing Sophie splashing at the Winnie the Pooh splash playground when she was 5 years old. It is no longer there because of the Fantasyland expansion. Watching Sophie and Anna Jane get their hair done at the Castle’s Bibbity Bobbity Boutique. Being at the Castle when Shane proposed to Stephanie. Riding every Roller coaster with Mikey since July 2000.This Day in Disney HistoryDisney Who’s Who Character: Nemo from Finding NemoWalt Disney Quote"To the youngsters of today, I say "Believe in the future, the world is getting better; there still is plenty of opportunity." Why, would you believe it, when I was a kid I thought it was already too late for me to make good at anything." -Walt DisneyComing Next Week: When Disney went Above and Beyond!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 6 - Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 3

Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 3

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 6 for February 8, 2021, and our feature topic today is Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 3! This week, we're joined again by friend of the show Brenda from Pixie Vacations, and this is final week in looking at Walt's Nine Old Men! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Exciting news! The Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island re-opened early! They opened last Friday, February 5th! Sophie: Over at Disney+, the streaming network received Golden Globe nominations for Hamilton, The Mandalorian, and Soul!Brenda: In refurbishment news, the Mad Tea Party and Swiss Family Treehouse are closing for short refurbishments. Mad Tea Party will be closed from February 22nd - March 4th, and Swiss Family Treehouse will be closed from March 12th - 25th.Mike: Over at Universal, Volcano Bay Water Park is reopening on February 27th!Brenda: Disney has released new Key to the World card designs! A set of six, they feature Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Donald, and Daisy!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 3Mike’s Selection: Eric LarsonBorn September 3, 1905, was from Utah.Third of the Nine old Men, started on June 1, 1933, the same day as Woolie Reitherman.Started as an assistant animator on The Tortoise and the Hare and Two-Gun Mickey.Other achievements:Animation Director and designed Figaro the cat for Pinocchio, and he also animated the horses and centaurs for the “Pastoral Symphony” sequence in Fantasia.Assisted Marc Davis in creating Cinderella and animated Caterpillar for the 1951 Alice in Wonderland.Perhaps his most famous sequence though is the flight to Neverland in the 1953 movie Peter Pan.Snow White and the Seven DwarfsBambiSo Dear to My HeartMary PoppinsBedknobs and BroomsticksLast character animation work was as a consultant for the 1986 movie The Great Mouse Detective.In my opinion, though, the greatest legacy for Eric Larson’s career as a member of the Nine Old Men was that, after Walt passed away in 1966, Eric Larson (along with Walt Stanchfield) was placed in charge of finding and training new talent. Some of those names that came through his program are household names:Brad Bird (Directed The Incredibles, Incredibles 2, Ratatouille, Tomorrowland)Don Bluth (The Rescuers, Pete’s Dragon)Tim Burton (The Nightmare before Christmas)Ron Clements (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Princess and the Frog)Andreas Deja (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King)Glen Keane (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Tangled)John Lasseter (Toy Story Franchise, Cars Franchise, Pixar)It is because of that training program that he earned the nickname “The Beloved Mentor”Eric Larson retired in February, 1986 after 52 years with Disney -- making him the last of the Nine Old Men to retire. Sadly, he passed away just two years later."No one was more concerned with passing on the Disney legacy than Eric." -animator Andreas DejaBrenda’s Selection: John LounsberyBorn: March 9, 1911 Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH (but raised in Colorado and loved the outdoors)Died: February 13, 1976 (at the age of 64)College: The Art Institute of Denver AND Art Center School of Design in Los Angeles.One of his instructors was very impressed with him and he sent him to interview with Walt Disney.As the 8th hire of Walt’s Nine Old Men he was hired by the Walt Disney Company on July 2, 1935 beginning as an assistant animator on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Working under Norm Ferguson he quickly became a star animator.

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Season 2, Episode 5 - Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 2

Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 2

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 5 for February 1, 2021, and our feature topic today is Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 2! This week, we're joined again by friend of the show Brenda from Pixie Vacations, and this is week two of a three week look at Walt's Nine Old Men! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Filming for Season 3 of The Mandalorian to begin on April 5th! Sophie: Coming to Theaters and Disney+ March 5th: Raya and the Last Dragon! Here’s an exclusive trailer that premiered on GMA:New trailer for Disney’s 'Raya and the Last Dragon': Exclusive l GMA Digital - YouTubeSophie: Exciting! Reported over at the Magic Kingdom, The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is now being tested! Perhaps it will be reopening soon? Mike: Announced last week, Disney is making MAJOR changes to its iconic attraction the Jungle Cruise! The story is being built out some, with new adventures being added to the attraction at both Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom.Brenda: Over at the Magic Kingdom, the Rivers of America has now been completely refilled! The Disney Refurbishment schedule lists Liberty Square Riverboat as reopening in February!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 2Sophie’s Next Selection: Les ClarkBorn November 17, 1907. Born in Ogden, Utah. Oldest of 12.By 1930, his large family had moved between Salt Lake City, Twin Falls in Idaho, and Los Angeles where he went to high school. There, he worked a summer job at an ice cream shop near Disney Studios. It’s there that he probably met Walt, who complimented the young Clark on the lettering of the menus, which eventually led him to have the courage to ask Walt for a Job.The Monday after his High school graduation, Clark reported to Disney Studios for a temporary position in 1927.He started work as a camera operator and in the ink and paint department, before moving to work under the guidance Ub Iwerks. He was the only one of the Nine Old Men to work with Iwerks on the Origins of Mickey Mouse. And during the famous character’s development, Clark was promoted to the position of Inbetweener, where he worked on a scene in ‘Steamboat Willie’.When Iwerks left Disney, Clark was made Lead Animator on Mickey Mouse. He also helped to animate the classic scene where Snow White dances with the Seven Dwarfs.He’s also credited for characters like Pinocchio, Cinderella, Alice, and Tinkerbell.Les Clark unfortunately died of cancer in Santa Barbara, on September 12th, 1979. He had a wife, Miriam, and their two children, Richard and Miriam.Brenda’s Next Selection: Ollie JohnstonBorn: October 31, 1912 Birthplace: Palo Alto, CADied: April 14, 2008Ollie was the last surviving member of Walt’s Nine Old MenCollege: Majored in Art at Stanford University – worked on the campus humor magazine, Stanford Chaparral, with fellow future animator Frank Thomas.Transferred to Chouinard Art Institute in his senior year (he and Frank both went to Chouinard)After Chouinard, Frank went to work at the Walt Disney Company and a month later he called Ollie to tell him he had a job too.As the 7th hire of Walt’s Nine Old Men he worked for the Walt Disney Company from 1935 until his retirement on January 31, 1978 (the same day Frank retired).Animation CareerHe was known for combining artistry and actingHe and Ollie Johnston were a great team – Frank and OllieOllie always wanted to know what his character was thinking and feelingPopular characters and scenes he animated:Mr.

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Season 2, Episode 4 - Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 1

Walt's Nine Old Men

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 4 for January 25, 2021, and our feature topic today is Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 1! This week, we're joined by friend of the show Brenda from Pixie Vacations, and we're starting a three week look at Walt's Nine Old Men! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Disneyland Paris announced that they will stay closed until April 2, 2021. Sophie: Coming to Disney+ starting on Friday, February 19: All 5 seasons of the original The Muppet Show!Sophie: Good news! Bob Iger and his wife, Willow Bay, are donating $5 Million dollars to small businesses in Los Angeles! Mike: Last Wednesday the Hall of Presidents closed for refurbishment as they add President Biden into the attraction. There is no word as of yet for when it will reopen.Sophie: Exciting news out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park! Coming this summer: The Return of Festival of the Lion King!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Walt's Nine Old Men, Part 1Who are the Nine Old Men?The Nine Old Men were a core group of animators that were hired by Walt Disney. They created some of Walt Disney Studios’ most famous work -- such films as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Rescuers, and many more.As a joke, Walt called them the Nine Old Men as a play on words for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s nine Supreme Court judges. The joke was that most of the Nine Old Men were in their 20s!All nine of them were named Disney Legends in 1989.Brenda’s First Selection: Frank ThomasName: Franklin Rosborough ThomasBorn: September 5, 1912 Birthplace: Santa Monica, CADied: September 8, 2004College: Two years at Fresno State College where he played in the band. While there he filmed a silent film called “The Sophomore.” He also drew cartoons for the school yearbook.Then he finished his degree with two years at Stanford University – and then onto Chouinard Art Institute (met Ollie Johnston at Stanford and both went to Chouinard)He painted beautiful watercolor pictures and illustrations. He also produced oil paintings and portraits. His life drawings are absolutely beautiful. I suggest you Google “Breakfast and the Genius of Frank Thomas” to get a look. They are really something.After Chouinard, he applied at the Walt Disney Company.As the 6th hire of Walt’s Nine Old Men he was hired by the Walt Disney Company on September 24, 1934. His employee number was 224.He retired on January 31, 1978Animation Career1st animation short – “Brave Little Tailor”He was known for combining artistry and sincere actingHe and Ollie Johnston were a great team – Frank and OlliePopular characters and scenes he animated:The dwarfs crying over Snow White’s “dead” bodyPinocchio singing at the marionette theatreBambi and Thumper on the iceLady and the Tramp eating spaghettiThe three fairies in Sleeping Beauty (Flora, Fauna and Meriwether)The dancing penguins in Mary PoppinsDirecting Animator for several villains:Lady Tremaine in CinderellaQueen of Hearts in Alice in WonderlandCaptain Hook in Peter PanOther professional accomplishments:Co-authored with Ollie the book “Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life” THE TEXTBOOK for Animation courses still today. The book is known as “the bible” among character animators.Last professional work before his death in 2004 was The Incredibles. He wasn’t an animator, though, he was a voice character. You may remember the scene with the 2 old men saying “That’s old school…” (Frank) and “Yeah, no school like the old school.” (Ollie)Best professional advice he gave to upcoming animators?

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Season 2, Episode 3 - Our Favorite Disney Couples

Our Favorite Disney Couples

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 3 for January 18, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Favorite Disney Couples! This week, we're taking a look at five of our favorite Disney couples from Disney history! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: January 1, 2022 -- Disney’s Magical Express will not be offered anymore!Mike: Disney will not be offering Extra Magic Hours anymore. Instead they are introducing Early Park Entry for guests staying at a Disney resort. This will allow for 30 minutes early opening for resort guests for every park, every day.Sophie: Over at Disneyland, it will be a COVID-19 Vaccine Super Site! This is one way to get the vaccine out to California residents and hopefully bring about a reopening of Disneyland sooner!Sophie: Over at the France Pavilion in Epcot, the construction walls are down for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! It’s just a matter of time before the attraction opens!Mike: Breaking news out of Disneyland -- the Annual Passholder program is being shut down immediately! Disney is working on some different programs to replace it, look for more news on that in the future.Sophie: Lastly, go check out the Instagram post from Dr. Mark over at Disney -- there was a new baby colt born at the Tri-Circle D Ranch at Fort Wilderness! His name is Obie, and there’s a stunning picture of him! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_2lwrB596/Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Favorite Disney CouplesSophie’s Favorite 5 Couples:Carl and EllieWalle and EveHan and LeiaTiana and NaveenWalt and LillianMike’s Favorite 5 Couples:Mickey & MinnieDonald & DaisyClarabell Cow & Horace HorsecollarRapunzel & Flynn RiderLightning McQueen & SallyThis Day in Disney History for January 18Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 2 - 21 Things to Experience in 2021

21 Things to Experience in 2021

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 2 for January 11, 2021, and our feature topic today is 21 Things to Experience in 2021! The year 2021 is upon us, and it's time to take a look at 21 things we want to try and experience -- maybe we'll see what we accomplished at the end of the year? Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Good news! The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover may reopen on January 31!Mike: and Bad news. The TRON roller coaster will not be completed in time for the 50th anniversary celebration on October 1, 2021.Sophie: Over at Disney’s California Adventure Park, Disney has confirmed that Marvel’s Avengers Campus will open in 2021.Sophie: Park Hopping is back! If you wish to park hop, you can do so starting at 2PM if you have a Park Hopper ticket. Call 407-560-5000 to make sure that parks are available to hop to.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: 21 Things to Experience in 20211) Riding the Monorail to Epcot2) Riding the WDW Railroad3) Experiencing Rise of the Resistance again4) Riding Slinky Dog Dash5) Epcot Flower & Garden Festival6) Epcot Food & Wine Festival7) Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party8) Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party9) Park Hopping!10) Re-opening of Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Belle11) Return of Cast Members back to Disney12) Reopening of Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Park13) Return to Cruising with Disney Cruise Lines14) Riding the Millenium Falcon - Smuggler’s Run again15) Hoping for a return of Fast Passes16) Riding Avatar: Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey17) Drawing characters at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station, part of Rafiki’s Planet Watch18) Riding my favorite roller coasters -- including Expedition Everest, 7 Dwarfs Mine Train, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster19) Experiencing Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure when it opens, and riding Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway again20) Experiencing the Original Attractions at the Magic Kingdom for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World21) Celebrating LIFE with our friends and family.This Day in Disney History for January 11Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Season 2, Episode 1 - WDW 50th Anniversary

WDW 50th Anniversary

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 1 for January 4, 2021, and our feature topic today is the upcoming WDW 50th Anniversary! Today we are starting our look at what the WDW 50th Anniversary might look like to us. Today we will start by looking at the Magic Kingdom. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Gearing up for the 50th Anniversary, Disney has filed permits for work to be done on both Swiss Family Treehouse and Cinderella Castle. They have already done some minor work on it’s a small world and Peter Pan’s Flight, so the focus appears to be in working on some of the attractions that were around when the Magic Kingdom first opened!.Sophie: The 2021 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts is coming from January 8 - February 22nd, and recently, Epcot announced the food booths that will be there. Here’s a partial list: The Artist’s Table (The American Adventure), Citrus Blossom (Showcase Plaza), Cuisine Classique (Germany), and many more. In all, there are 16 food booths to choose from, as well as an additional 4 that are open year round!Sophie: In Baby Yoda news, there is a brand new whimsical Baby Yoda Loungefly Backpack that is an exclusive product from Entertainment Earth. Retailing at $59.99, the new backpack arrives this month! Check it out here: https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/star-wars-the-mandalorian-the-child-minibackpack-entertainment-earth-exclusive/lfstbk0222rMike: Lastly, over on Instagram, Giancarlo Esposito, the famed actor portraying Moff Gideon, talks to us about how he brings Moff Gideon to life. Check out the interview here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJT3vZFhMXl/Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: WDW 50th AnniversaryThe idea in Mike’s Mind:Magic Kingdom must seesMikeAll of the Opening day attractions. Remember we ranked our favorites on October 26th.Soaking in the atmosphere.Comparing 50th Anniversary to 40th AnniversaryRiding our favorite attractions at the Magic KingdomSophieComparing the 50th to Disneyland’s 60thThis is WDW’s Golden anniversary so maybe some golden merchGolden decor.The Golden Horseshoe and the Diamond Horseshoe punHoping that some more things will be open :’)This Day in Disney History for January 4Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Episode 50 - Looking ahead to 2021

Looking ahead to 2021

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #50 for December 28, 2020, and our feature topic today is Looking ahead to 2021! Today we are taking a look at what we are interested in coming to 2021. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: While Disneyland is closed, that doesn’t mean work is not progressing on the Park. We learned that Snow White’s Scary Adventures has been rethemed, and is now called “Snow White’s Enchanted Wish”. Over at DPB, they’ve got a write-up about it with a video explaining why it was changed: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/first-look-of-snow-whites-enchanted-wish-at-disneyland-park/Sophie: March 7, 2021: Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park reopens! This is the 25th season for the park. Will you be visiting when it opens?Sophie: Over at Epcot, the construction walls surrounding the new Main Entrance Fountain have been taken down. Zach Ridley from Walt Disney Imagineering shared some fantastic photos on his Instagram. Check it out! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJGkiejBUEs/Mike: When will season 3 of The Mandalorian come out? The rumor is that it won’t come out until Spring or Summer 2022 instead of its normal Fall time period. Speculation is that this is because of the filming that will take place for The Book of Boba Fett that will push the timeline for The Mandalorian down just a bit. Stay tuned, we’ll update when we know more!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Looking ahead to 2021What we can’t wait to see:The Book of Boba FettWDW’s 50th anniversaryA return to when masks aren’t required in the parksThe Disney Dining PlanAnnual Passholders go back on sale for new purchasesProper fireworks and paradesExtra Magic Hours -- especially at night!Guardians of the Galaxy openingTRON Roller CoasterWDW Railroad reopeningTomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover reopeningEPCOT Refurbishments completedThis Day in Disney History for December 28Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteCharity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Episode 49 - Off the Beaten Path at Disney

Off the Beaten Path at Disney

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #49 for December 21, 2020, and our feature topic today is Off the Beaten Path at Disney! Today we are talking about some things that you can do to relax and recharge during your Disney vacation. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: We missed talking about this on our Facebook Group, but on the 11th Disney Parks Blog shared a #DisneyMagicMoments segment of a virtual viewing of “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks”! If you missed it, here’s the link to the post, with the fireworks on YouTube embedded in the post. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/disneymagicmoments-virtual-viewing-of-minnies-wonderful-christmastime-fireworks-at-walt-disney-world-resort/Sophie: The season 2 finale of The Mandalorian was on December 18. It’s crazy how quickly this season went by! There is also a new television series set to come to Disney+ in fall of 2021. A spin off series from the Movie Up, called the Dug Days. It features Dug the Dog and his adventures in suburbia, and the promo was recently posted on youtube.Sophie: Lastly, all of the Walt Disney World Archways have been completed. Here’s an Instagram picture of the archway for Western Way. Phenomenal! https://www.instagram.com/p/CIvskKIgY-l/?utm_source=ig_embedConnect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Off the Beaten Path at DisneyIdeas:Watching Movies at your Resort with “Movies Under the Stars”Relaxing by the poolHorseback riding at Fort WildernessChip ‘N’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-AlongFort Wilderness Archery ExperienceHorse Drawn Carriage RidesSurrey Bike RentalsResort Hopping via the SkylinerShopping at Disney Springs or at the BoardwalkIf you have a vehicle, going to the Outlet Malls for Disney MerchTake in a round of mini-golf!Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature GolfWinter Summerland Miniature GolfThis Day in Disney History for December 21Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteCharity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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Episode 48 - Night of a Million Lights

Night of a Million Lights

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #48 for December 14, 2020, and our feature topic today is Night of a Million Lights! Today we are talking about our visit to the Give Kids the World Village to take in their event Night of a Million Lights. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the great things that we enjoyed on our trip! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: If you remember back to our Attraction Refresh podcast from a few weeks back, you may remember hearing my ideas for DinoLand, U.S.A. Well, the ride vehicles from Primeval Whirl were seen heading away from Animal Kingdom a couple of days ago.Sophie: Coming to Disney+ -- a prequel series to Beauty and the Beast! Starring Luke Evans and Josh Gad, the name of the series hasn’t officially been named, but a rumor is that it will be called “The Little Town”Sophie: Over on the big screen, Harrison Ford has been tapped to play Indiana Jones in the 5th and last installment of the Indiana Jones movie series!Mike: Scheduled to come in 2021: Non-stop flights on Hawaiian Airlines from Orlando, Florida to Honolulu, Hawaii! Now you can have your WDW cake and top it off with an Aulani visit as well!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Night of a Million LightsWhat is it all about?Location: Give Kids the World Village, Kissimmee, FLRuns until January 3, 2021All proceeds benefit the Give Kids the World Village.Give Kids The World Village closed to wish families in mid-March due to the global pandemic, delaying more than 6,000 wishes. Night of a Million Lights is designed to raise funds to ensure that the wishes of critically ill children can return bigger and better than ever before once the time is right to reopen.Ticket Costs: Peak Dates: $35/Adult, $18/Kid; Holiday Dates: $40/Adult, $20/KidOver 3 million lights, donated by Walt Disney World. Individual cottages are sponsored by local businesses.This Day in Disney History for December 14Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteCharity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode 47 - Our Favorite Five

WDW Recap: Our Favorite Five

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #47 for December 7, 2020, and our feature topic today is Our Favorite Five things we liked on our recent WDW trip! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the great things that we enjoyed on our trip! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: If you have tickets for Disneyland for this year, do not worry. Normally those single day tickets would expire at the end of the month; however, with the park closed, the expiration date for the tickets has been pushed to December 16, 2021, so you have next year to use your tickets.Sophie: Coming soon to select Disney resorts: Characters! From Disney: While you’re visiting one of these magical places, you may just spot a favorite Disney pal taking in the sights, as well. We don’t know which characters or resorts they may be at, but it would be neat to see them!Sophie: Over at Epcot, work continues on the Guardian of the Galaxy ride that will open next year! Recently, ride vehicles for the attraction were spotted on their way to Epcot for installation!Mike: Also over at Disneyland, another store has joined the list of stores that have opened on Buena Vista Street at Disney’s California Adventure Park. Off the Page has reopened, and will be open from Noon until 8PM.Sophie: One last bit of information, not cheddar necessarily but interesting. Did you know that Walt Disney World is one of the 1st bus fleets in the US to run on R50 fuel, a 50% renewable diesel made from non-consumable food waste? All WDW buses are powered by renewable diesel, helping conserve natural resources.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: WDW Recap: Our Favorite FiveSophie’s Favorite Five5) Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Game4) Seeing the Castle lit up for Christmas3) Being there for the last day of the Food and Wine Festival (Plus Apple Fritters that’ll knock your socks off)2) The Riviera Resort’s tasty treats (The Hazelnut-Caramel Profiteroles)1) Seeing Jagan againMike’s Favorite Five5) The Christmas Decorations throughout the resort4) Topollino’s Terrace and celebrating Jagan’s Birthday!3) The Fireworks and Castle Light Display2) Rise of the Resistance!1) Drumroll, please…….This Day in Disney History for December 7Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteCharity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode 46 - Attraction Refresh: Which One, How, and Why?

Attraction Refresh: Which One, How, and Why?

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #46 for November 16, 2020, and our feature topic today is Attraction Refresh: Which One, How, and Why? Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the great things that we just can't wait to reopen! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Tonight after park closes, the Magic Kingdom will be testing fireworks! Yay!Sophie: Are you going to attend the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts? If you are great news! Voices of Liberty will be returning and performing a brand new showcase called “The Disney Songbook” at the American Gardens Theatre!Sophie: We already talked about how Cinderella Castle has the new holiday overlays on the Castle after dark. Well, over at Hollywood Studios, the same is happening at the Hollywood Tower Hotel -- site of the Tower of Terror. You can see these overlays over on Instagram. I can’t wait to see them myself! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHY8RwZFBPK/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loadingMike: Disney is going to be updating the disneygiftcard.com website, which you can use to store your Disney Gift Cards on. The key, though, is with the update, ALL of the accounts already on the site will be wiped out, so if you have an account with some balances on cards, you need to make sure you have those cards on hand. That will all be happening on January 19, 2021, so make plans now if this applies to you!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Attraction Refresh: Which One, How, and Why?Sophie’s ChoiceThe Flying Carpets of Aladdin becomes a part of a new land in the Magic KingdomWe get a new land that looks a lot like Agrabah, an extension of Adventureland into a desert biome.The flying carpets become a virtual reality ride, like soarin or flight of passage.There’s a roller coaster in there somewhere, like riding through the cave of wondersAnd of course there are meet and greets with Aladdin, Jasmine, and the GenieAnd in place of the flying carpets of Aladdin, there could be something else. Maybe a nice fountain, or a place for performers to hold little shows. (and a tiny lamp)Mike’s ChoiceDinoland, U.S.A. becomes Russell and Carl’s Adventure LandParadise Falls Flyers - Triceratops SpinEscape from the Ravine - Primeval WhirlWilderness Explorers - Dig SiteCarl and Ellie’s Restaurant - table serviceKevin’s Treats - little kioskJourney to Paradise Falls - Dinosaur rideRussell’s Outfitters - shopping Listener’s ChoicesCourtney’s choice: Peter PanCathy: it’s a small worldCindy: Journey into ImaginationJeff: Tomorrowland SpeedwayMonica: Animatronics for Little MermaidThis Day in Disney History for November 16Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteCharity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode 45 - At Least Ten Things at WDW we can't wait to reopen

At Least Ten Things at WDW We can’t wait to reopen

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #45 for November 9, 2020, and our feature topic today is At Least Ten Things at WDW We can’t wait to reopen. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the great things that we just can't wait to reopen! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Practically overnight, the Walt Disney World resort went from halloween/fall decorations to Christmas decorations! All parks have decorations up; officially, they will all be in place as of last Friday, November 6th.Sophie: The Disney Parks Blog has introduced a special section called “Everything Holidays” to celebrate the Disney Magic of the season. It’s basically a collection of posts all having to do with the holidays this year. We’ll post the link to it in the show notes: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/topics/holidays-at-disney/Sophie: Over at Disneyland, Buena Vista Street at California Adventure Park is slated to open on November 19th; that will provide an extension of the Downtown Disney district. Several eateries will be open, including the Carthay Circle Lounge - Alfresco Dining, which is brand new and is part of the Carthay Circle Restaurant. Additionally, there will be shopping, with such stores as Elias & Co., Julius Katz & Sons, Kingswell Camera Shop and Trolley Treats. Lastly, starting on the 19th, there will be a $10 fee per car for parking at the Simba Lot for the Downtown Disney District. Also, keep in mind that the number of guests allowed to visit will be limited to promote physical distancing. The mobile waitlist system will be in force for Buena Vista Street like it is for the District already.Mike: Lastly, over at Universal we had a couple of announcements regarding hotels. First, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel will reopen on December 1st. They were closed due to the Pandemic and hadn’t reopened in June like other Universal hotels had. Secondly, the Endless Summer -- Dockside Inn and Suites hotel, which was supposed to open in March, I think, but didn’t because of the Pandemic, has been slated to have their grand opening on December 15th. The Endless Summer hotels are Value hotels that have a lot of suites for larger families and incredible prices. Let me know if you want to look at staying there for your next Universal vacation.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: At Least Ten Things at WDW We can’t wait to reopenPeoplemoverWDW RailroadCrystal PalaceFireworks ShowsParadesGingerbread HouseColumbia Harbour HouseFestival of the Lion KingCharacter Meet and GreetsResort HoppingEpcot Candlelight ProcessionalMickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyVisiting without requiring a maskThis Day in Disney History for November 9Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteCharity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook,

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Episode 44 - Nighttime Experiences at Disney

Nighttime Experiences at Disney

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #44 for November 2, 2020, and our feature topic today is the Nighttime Experiences at Disney. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the great things you can do at Disney after the sun goes down! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Mike: Sadly, the layoffs at Disney continue. We heard that practically all of the Cast Members, if not all of them, that work on the stage shows and things like that -- for example, Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo: The Musical -- have been laid off. The list is long and sad, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Cast Members affected and their families. If you wish to help them out, the Cast Member Pantry is accepting donations. To leave a donation, send some money via VENMO to @castmemberpantry.Mike: In other COVID news, the government in France has implemented a mandatory lockdown due to a spike in cases in Europe. As a result, Disneyland Paris is having to close. They closed effective October 30, 2020.Sophie: Over at Disney Springs, the Lego Store has put up a model of The Child made entirely of Legos. You can see it over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0bJOTHoxW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkSophie: Lastly, there is at least some short-term good news. Disney has called back about 200 Cast Members to work in the shopping and dining facilities over on Buena Vista Street at California Adventure Park.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390

Feature Topic: Nighttime Experiences at DisneyDuring normal years, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the fall.Evening Extra Magic Hours, especially at Magic Kingdom and EpcotBack in the day, Animal Kingdom Block Party at DinoLand, U.S.A.Dueling Piano Bar at Jellyrolls at Disney’s BoardwalkTomorrowland at Night! Especially Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Night!People Watching while sitting on a bench eating popcorn.Fireworks at Magic Kingdom and Epcot.Fantasmic!Riding Seven Dwarfs Mine Train during the fireworks!Back in the day, Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic KingdomWorld of ColorThis Day in Disney History for November 2Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteCharity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode 43 - - Original Magic Kingdom Attractions

Original Magic Kingdom Attractions

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #43 for October 26, 2020, and our feature topic today is the Original Magic Kingdom Attractions. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about our rankings of the original attractions from October 1, 1971 that are still around to this day! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Last Wednesday the 21st, Disney released three promotions for early 2021! Up to 35% off rooms for January 3rd through April 17, 2021, Up to 40% off rooms for Annual Passholders for the same dates, and up to 35% off rooms for Florida Residents. The difference between the regular room offer and the Florida Resident room offer is that the regular must be booked by March 15th while the Florida Resident promotion can be booked until April 17th.Sophie: Disney released dates for the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts event they have. Those dates are set for January 8 - February 22, 2021. There are sections on Culinary Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts for you to check out.Mike: In COVID news, the government in California is really playing hard ball when it comes to reopening Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other theme parks. I know we all have our opinions on whether or not the theme parks should reopen in California, and I’m not going to get into all of that. Two things I will say, though -- 1) it really feels like there is something personal in the way Governor Newsome has put such harsh restrictions on theme parks, and 2) at the end of the day, the ones caught in the middle are the people that work at these theme parks, and indirectly, the industries that also rely on the theme parks being open for a lot of their business. The longer the parks are closed, the more likely there will be that a lot of these smaller businesses won’t be able to reopen -- ever -- because they just can’t get out from under water.Also, over in Florida, signs for The Void in Disney Springs were recently taken down -- sadly, the COVID crisis caused that incredible experience venue to shut its doors for good. It’s a shame because that was such a cool experience, and I’m glad I was able to experience it once.Sophie: Lastly, if you are a fan of Disney’s All Star Movies Resort, exciting news -- the resort will be reopening beginning on February 9, 2021! No reopening dates for the other All Star Resorts (Music and Sports), and still no reopening dates for the Port Orleans Resorts, but this is one step closer to a normal existence!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Ranking the MK Original AttractionsOctober 1, 1971 Original Magic Kingdom Attractions:Country Bear JamboreeDumboHall of PresidentsHaunted Mansion“It’s a small world”Jungle CruiseMad Tea PartyPeter Pan’s FlightPrince Charming Regal CarrouselSwiss Family TreehouseTomorrowland SpeedwayWalt Disney World RailroadWalt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki RoomThis Day in Disney History for October 26Charity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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For Episode 42, we are talking about the Holidays at Walt Disney World!

Holidays at Walt Disney World

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #42 for October 19, 2020, and our feature topic today is the Holidays at Walt Disney World. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about the magic of the holidays! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Last Thursday, October 15, Disney opened up packages for the rest of 2021. Before then, the latest you could make a reservation was through September 27, 2021, but now you can make reservations throughout all of December and even into January, 2022!Sophie: We’re counting down the days -- less than two weeks until the premier of The Mandalorian, Season 2! To be exact, we're 11 days until the premier at the time the podcast went live! Remember, Season 2, Episode 1 airs on Friday, October 30, 2020.Mike: Well, I thought that Disneyland would reopen by the end of October. Turns out I was wrong. Disney has sent out emails to those that are booked at Disneyland hotels through October 31 informing them they can cancel or move their dates. At this point, we just don’t know when Disneyland will reopen.Sophie: Lastly, a central Florida couple has started a GoFundMe fundraiser to raise funds for the Cast Member Pantry to help Disney Cast Members who were affected by the layoffs.

Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Holidays at Walt Disney WorldGetting ready to celebrate ThanksgivingThe Magic of the Disney SeasonsHoliday decorations begin on November 6thWhat’s different this year?No Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas PartyNo Candlelight Processional at EpcotNo special fireworksCavalcades instead of parades

This Day in Disney History for October 19Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteCharity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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This is Episode 41, and today we are looking back at the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #41 for October 12, 2020, and our feature topic today is a look back at last year, when we went to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we take a stroll down memory lane! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Much like earlier last week at Downtown Disney, Josh D’Amaro was spotted at Walt Disney World, interacting with Cast Members, offering up condolences and doing what real leaders do - empathizing with those that are hurting.Sophie: Mickey Mouse and his friends are returning to breakfast at Chef Mickey’s starting on December 16!Sophie: Be on the lookout at ShopDisney.com or at the Parks for the new Disney/Kate Spade collection! This one is called the “Kate Spade Minnie Mouse Collection”.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Looking Back at our MNSSHPOverview of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyWho we were:Sophie: White RabbitJagan: Alice in WonderlandAunt Sheila: Queen of HeartsUncle Randy: Mad HatterCindy: Tweedle DeeMike: Tweedle DumFun momentsThis Day in Disney History for October 12Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteCharity Spotlight - Neuse River Golden Retriever RescueFrom now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) - This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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This is Episode 40, and today we are looking at the Lands of Animal Kingdom!

Lands of Animal Kingdom

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #40 for October 5, 2020, and our feature topic today is the Lands of Animal Kingdom. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we take a stroll around Disney's Animal Kingdom! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Sad news -- Disney announced that they are laying off 28,000 employees because of the COVID-19 crisis.This breaks our heart for all of those that are affected, and our thoughts and prayers go out to them.Sophie: Looking for something to do in the Orlando area for the holidays? If so, you might want to check out the Night of a Million Lights, presented at the Give Kids the World Village! All proceeds go to benefit the Village! Check out more information here: https://www.gktw.org/lights/Mike: Sadly, we learned that friend of the show Yehaa Bob will not be returning to the RIver Roost at Port Orleans Riverside. This ends a great run of 23 years for Bob working for Disney. It was our honor to have Yehaa Bob on the show on May 18.Lastly, a sign of true leadership from Disney: “Josh D'Amaro was in DTD all day apologizing to cast members, letting us vent, cry, and whatnot. He probably would let us punch him if we wanted. A lot of execs would stay home, but I have to credit Josh for facing the music. The guy looked absolutely defeated.” ~ Nate PesterConnect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Disney’s Animal Kingdom LandsOasisDiscovery IslandPandora - The World of AvatarAfricaAsiaDinoland - U.S.A.This Day in Disney History for October 5Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Cinderella's Royal Table is one of our Top Disney Restaurants!

Our Top Disney Restaurants

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #39 for September 28, 2020, and our feature topic today is Our Top Disney Restaurants. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about the resorts we have stayed at and what our favorites are! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseA baby female Masai giraffe was born at Animal Kingdom on September 22nd! Her Mom is Mara and her Dad is George. Congratulations!Disneyland is in limbo, according to Disney executives. They continue to wait on reopening guidelines from the Governor of California. They have issued cancellation emails to Guests slated to arrive on October 10.Aulani, the DVC resort in Hawaii, is planning a phased reopening starting on November 1st.Lastly, in a sign of things returning more to a normal environment, two things happened. 1) Chefs de France reopened this past weekend, and 2) They were testing fireworks at Epcot after hours!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: Our Top Disney RestaurantsSophie's favorite restaurantsMike's favorite restaurantsThis Day in Disney History for September 28Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Pop Century is one of the Disney Resorts we've stayed at!

Our Favorite Disney Resorts

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #38 for September 21, 2020, and our feature topic today is Our Favorite Disney Resorts. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about the resorts we have stayed at and what our favorites are! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseThe Peoplemover refurbishment has been extended until at least the end of November.Disneyland is disappointed that it is taking California and Governor Newsome so long to issue reopening guidelines for the theme parks. Governor Newsome says that those plans are coming “soon”.On a happier note, the Disney Parks Blog released in their #DisneyMagicMoments series a post with YouTube video regarding the Pirates of the Caribbean! It’s a great tie in from last week’s podcast, “Disney Attractions made into Movies.”Over at Tokyo Disneyland, an all new Beauty & the Beast ride will be opening on September 28th!I’ve been lax in talking about it, but you can also watch On the Road with Mickey at our YouTube Channel! We started that with our episode with Yehaa Bob and have been going strong ever since! Want to check us out, see what we look like behind the camera? Well, you can do so right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe02C00wO6svd3RNTGlzb_AFeature Topic: Our Favorite Disney ResortWhere we have stayed:Coronado Springs Resort (2007, 2008)Port Orleans French Quarter (2009, 2010)Bay Lake Tower (2011, 2014)Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Lodge (2012)Pop Century (2011, 2020)Grand Californian Hotel (2013)Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (2013)The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort (2019, 2020)Sophie's favorite resortMike's favorite resortThis Day in Disney History for September 21Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Disney Attractions Made into Movies

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode #37 for September 14, 2020, and our feature topic is Disney attractions made into movies!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseWalt Disney World Holiday Season is from November 6 - December 30, 2020.Festive Flotillas at Animal KingdomHoliday Promenades at EpcotMerry Motorcades at Hollywood StudiosCharacter Cavalcades at Magic KingdomSpecial Projection Effects at Cinderella Castle for after nightfallNo Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, though.No Candlelight Processional, either.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4G8Jw21FVI&feature=youtu.beFeature Topic: Disney Attractions made into Movies!Pirates of the CaribbeanThe Haunted MansionThe Country BearsTower of TerrorTomorrowlandDinosaurMission to Mars (Rocket to the Moon)This Day in Disney History for September 14Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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The Best and the Worst at WDW!

Hello everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and we're On the Road with Mickey! Today we are joined by Brenda from brendaplans.com! This is episode #36, and our feature topic is The Best and the Worst at Walt Disney World! The idea is that we pick our best and worst at each of the parks, and for bonus material, also at the resorts, so grab a drink, relax, and join us on our exploration! Here are the show notes:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseRefurbishment news: Disney’s Polynesian Resort will not reopen until the Summer of 2021 -- the DVC side is open and will remain open. Disney is taking the time now to do some renovations, looks like they are retheming it for Moana.Additionally, the Monorail stop at the Poly will be closing in October.Disney+ News: Season 2 of the Mandalorian will start streaming on October 30th!Restaurant news:Minnie’s Seasonal Dining is set to return Sept. 25.Cinderella’s Royal Table reopens on September 24!Gaston’s Tavern reopened on September 4.ABC Commissary at Hollywood Studios reopens for lunch October 8.Lastly, Disneyland is working on building Mickey & Minnie and the Runaway Railway attraction -- they recently placed their first beam in place!Feature Topic: The Best and the WorstBest and Worst from the Magic KingdomBest and Worst from EpcotBest and Worst from Hollywood StudiosBest and Worst from the Animal KingdomBest and Worst from Disney ResortsThis Day in Disney History for September 7Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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WDW Hidden Mickey's

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode #35 for August 31, 2020, and this week, we're looking at the WDW Hidden Mickey's! We think this will be a lot of fun, so have a listen. Here are the show notes from the show!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseOrange County, California has been removed from the COVID-19 monitoring list by the state of California. That is welcome news because cases are dropping, but the county and cities in the area are taking a very cautious approach for a couple of weeks before announcing any changes. The good news is that this is one step towards a reopening date for Disneyland.Last Monday, August 24, Teppan Edo reopened to Epcot’s Japan Pavilion! Hours are from 4-9PM and you can make reservations online through your My Disney Experience app.Recently, Tony Baxter, the retired Disney Imagineer, said he would come out of retirement to work on an update on Journey Into Imagination with Figment. What do you think? Would you welcome that or do you like the attraction just as it is?There are Disney Plus Drive-in Theaters coming to Australia. They will be offered for a limited time starting this fall.Feature Topic: Walt Disney World Hidden MickeysHow the Hidden Mickeys originated (Sophie)Favorite Hidden Mickeys we’ve foundHaunted MansionBallroom scene on the tableGraveyard scene to the right (small ghost)Next to a gate after you get off the ride.Big Thunder Mountain RailroadGears at the endPlus the Hidden Tinker BellGran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three CaballerosThe Smoke in the volcanoThe drums on the donald floatSpaceship Earth paint rings on the artist’s tableAlso in the mural before the beginning of the ride there is at least one but it’s impossible to see!It’s a small world, In the Africa scene, there's a Hidden Mickey in the purple flowers on a vine on the elephant's left side. Walt Disney Imagineer artist Mary Blair created the conceptual drawings and doll designs for “It's a Small World.”Fireplace chimney at wilderness lodge and the rocks at exit of Ariel’s Undersea AdventureThe aquarium in The Seas with Nemo & FriendsThe radishes in Rabbit’s garden in Winnie the PoohLiving with the LandAND MORE!!!!This Day in Disney History for August 31Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorship

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The France Pavilion is one of the countries of Epcot's World Showcase!

Touring Epcot's World Showcase, Part 2

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #34 for August 24, 2020, and for today, we are taking a walk and Touring Epcot's World Showcase. Grab a drink, relax, and join us at Epcot as we continue our tour from last week and pick up at the American Adventure pavilion! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseYou can now pre-order a Baby Yoda Magic Band for your upcoming trip! You must have an existing Walt Disney World reservation in order to select and purchase it.New Haunted Mansion Funko arrives at Walt Disney World! Victor Geist, #793Disneyland News: You can now start making reservations for Grand Californian Hotel and Paradise Pier Hotel for travel starting September 16th! Note: It only lets us price out rooms, it does not allow us to add park tickets, so much like Disney World, expect that the resorts will open before the parks. Disneyland Hotel does not show availability yet, but does effective October 1st.Lastly, Disney has an Oogie Boogie sipper cup for sale at the Emporium and also at the World of Disney at Disney Springs!Feature Topic: Touring Epcot’s World Showcase (Part 2)The American AdventureRide: The American Adventure (a show featuring Animatronics and projection)Shopping: American Pavilion Shop Photos, Art of DisneyOther Attractions: Voices of Liberty, Candlelight Processional, Garden Rocks, Eat to the Beat, Kidcot Fun Stops - American AdventureCounter Service Restaurants: Fife & Drum, Funnel Cake Stand, Block & Hans, and the Regal Eagle Smokehouse.JapanShopping: Mitsukoshi Kiosk, Mitsukoshi Department StoreOther Attractions: Bonsai Collection, Bijutsu-Kan Gallery, MatsurizaTable Service Restaurants: Teppan Edo, Tokyo DiningCounter Service Restaurants: Katsura Grill, Takumi-TeiMoroccoShopping: Tangier Traders, Marketplace in the Medina, The Brass Bazaar, Casablanca CarpetsOther Attractions: Gallery of Arts and History, Urban Spice Garden, Kidcot Fun Stops - MoroccoTable Service Restaurant: Restaurant Marrakesh, Spice Road TableCounter Service Restaurant: Tangerine CafeFranceRide: Impressions de France, Beauty and the Beast Sing-A-long, (Ratatouille under construction)Shopping: Souvenirs de France, L’Esprit de la Provence, Les Vins de France, La Signature, Plume et PaletteOther Attractions: Kidcot Fun Stops - FranceTable Service Restaurant: Chefs de France, Monsieur PaulCounter Service Restaurant: Crêpes des Chefs de France, L’Artisan des Glaces, Les Halles Boulangerie-PatisserieUnited KingdomShopping: The Toy Soldier, The Crown & Crest, Fancy Goods for Lords and Ladies, The Queen’s Table, The Sportsman’s ShopOther Attractions: Tinker Bell Fairy GardenTable Service Restaurant: Rose & CrownCounter Service Restaurant: Yorkshire County Fish ShopCanadaRide: Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 (Movie)Shopping: Northwest Mercantile, Trading PostOther Attractions: Kidcot Fun Stops - Canada, Entertainment at Canada Mill StageTable Service Restaurant: Le Cellier SteakhouseCounter Service Restaurant: Popcorn in CanadaThis Day in Disney History for August 24Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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The France Pavilion is one of the countries of Epcot's World Showcase!

Touring Epcot's World Showcase

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #33 for August 17, 2020, and for today, we are taking a walk and Touring Epcot's World Showcase. Grab a drink, relax, and join us at Epcot as we start our tour in Mexico! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseMagic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom premiers September 25th on Disney+Construction continues on the walkway from the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic KingdomAwesome COVID-19 news: No coronavirus outbreaks have been linked to Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando!Over at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has officially reopened and is serving up fluffy beignets!Feature Topic: Touring Epcot’s World ShowcaseMexicoRide: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros!Other Attractions: Mexico Folk Art, Kidcot Fun Stops - MexicoOpen-air market feel -- like you are shopping the markets in Mexico in the evening, with shops like the Plaza de los Amigos and La Tienda Encantada (temporarily closed due to COVID-19)Table Service Restaurants: San Angel Inn, La Hacienda de San AngelCounter Service Restaurants: La Cantina de San AngelLounge: La Cava del TequilaNorwayRide: Frozen Ever AfterShopping: The Fjording, Wandering ReindeerOther Attractions: Stave Church, Kidcot Fun Stops - NorwayTable Service Restaurant: Akershus Royal Banquet HallCounter Service Restaurants: Kringla Bakeri Og KafeChinaRide: Reflections of China (Circle-Vision 360 Movie)Shopping: House of Good Fortune, Good Fortune GiftsOther Attractions: House of the Whispering WillowsTable Service Restaurant: Nine Dragons RestaurantCounter Service Restaurant: Lotus Blossom CafeOutpostShopping: Village TradersOther Attractions: Simba and FriendsCounter Service Restaurant: Refreshment OutpostGermanyShopping: Karamell-Kuche, Die Weihnachts Ecke, Stein Haus, Weinkeller, Kunstarbeit in Kristall, Der Teddybar, Volkskunst, Das Kaufhaus, and GlaskunstOther Attractions: Kidcot Fun Stops - GermanyTable Service Restaurant: Biergarten RestaurantCounter Service Restaurant: SommerfestNote: The Friendship Launch docks here in Germany.ItalyShopping: Il Bel Cristallo, La Gemma Elegante, La Bottega ItalianaOther Attractions:Table Service Restaurant: Via Napoli Ristorante e PizzeriaCounter Service Restaurant: GelatiLounge: Tutto Gusto Wine CellarThis Day in Disney History for August 17th.Disney Who's Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #32 for August 10, 2020, and today, our feature topic is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we transition over to Universal for a spell and talk about both sides of the Wizarding World! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese - Universal EditionUniversal Orlando Passholder Appreciation DaysStarting today, August 10th, and running until September 30th. All sorts of fun things planned for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders!Ticket PromotionsBuy a 2 Park, 2-Day Park to Park Ticket, receive two extra days of tickets for free! That promotional ticket allows for use through December 17, 2021, and you can purchase that ticket from now through September 30, 2020 to receive the free days. It’s a great value!Florida Residents have a promotional ticket going on -- it’s the Buy a Day, go for the rest of the year deal. Buy a one day ticket at $164, or include Volcano Bay at the price of $193, and receive park access through December 24, 2020! That’s a deal!Temporary Ride Closures starting yesterday, August 9th:Universal Studios FloridaA Day in the Park with BarneyFast & Furious: SuperchargedKang & Kodos Twirl ‘n’ HurlFear Factor LiveIslands of AdventureStorm Force AccelatronPoseidon’s FuryFeature Topic: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!Mike (Covering the Diagon Alley side over at Universal Studios Florida):Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross Station to HogsmeadeHarry Potter and the Escape from GringottsOllivandersKnockturn AlleyKnight BusMinistry of Magic Phone Booth (Dial MAGIC for a special message)The Talking Mirror at Madam Malkin’sSophie (Covering the Hogsmeade side over at Islands of Adventure):The Hogwarts Express from Hogsmeade station to King’s CrossHarry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyFlight of the HippogriffHagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.The Owl PostThe Three BroomsticksThe Hog’s HeadHonydukesDervish and BangesOllivanders Sister LocationDark Arts at Hogwarts CastleLastly, for those that aren’t going to be at Universal anytime soon, go check out http://hogwartsishere.com for a taste of Hogwarts from home!Also, here’s a YouTube video for making your own Hogwarts Acceptance Letter to send to someone from the Hogsmeade Owl Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUHQA3EUTS8&feature=youtu.beA question for the listeners: What’s your wand made of?Walt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Sophie's Loungefly Bag is one of her favorite pieces of Disney Merch!

Our Favorite Disney Merch

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #31 for August 3, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Our Favorite Disney Merch. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about how that perfect piece of Disney Merch (short for merchandise) can help you remember your trip for years to come! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseIntriguing Food Concoctions!Over at the Boardwalk Bakery, Chip & Co is reporting on a new Mickey Waffle Ice Cream Sundae!Animal Kingdom Babies!On July 25, Animal Kingdom welcomed a new baby mandrill, born to mother Scarlett and father Linus. The bond is so strong between the baby and it’s mother that the vet team wasn’t able to determine if the baby is a boy or girl because the mom kept the baby so close.Disney+ NewsComing to Disney+ this fall is “The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom”, which will talk about the daily operations of the animal care and vet teams.The Mandalorian receives 15 Emmy Nominations!Lastly, during this episode we talked a LOT about how different things looked. It was as much a visual as an audio podcast. If you wish, you can check out our corresponding YouTube video here if you wish to see some of our favorite items!Feature Topic: Our Favorite Disney Merch!Mike:Mickey Safari HatPin TradingSophie (keeping things close to her vest!)This Day in Disney History for August 3rdDisney Who’s Who Character Walt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Our view of Main Street, U.S.A. is the perfect backdrop for our Walt Disney World Recap!

Walt Disney World Recap, Part 2

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #30 for July 27, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Our Walt Disney World Recap, Part 2. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about our trip to Walt Disney World and look at the positives and negatives of our trip! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Feature Topic: Walt Disney World Recap!PositivesNegativesTips for dealing with the changes at DisneyThis Day in Disney History for July 27Disney Who’s Who Character Walt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Our view of Main Street, U.S.A. is the perfect backdrop for our Walt Disney World Recap!

Walt Disney World Recap, Part 1

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #29 for July 25, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Our Walt Disney World Recap, Part 1. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about our trip to Walt Disney World and look at the positives and negatives of our trip! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheesePermanent ClosuresPrimeval WhirlRivers of LightStitch's Great EscapeFeature Topic: Walt Disney World Recap!PositivesNegativesThis Day in Disney History for July 25Disney Who’s Who Character Walt Disney QuoteComing up next week: Walt Disney World Recap, Part 2!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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These three characters joined up to talk about their Top 10 Character Lists!

Top 10 Character Lists

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #28 for July 13, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Top 10 Character Lists. Today we are joined by Brenda, our friend and fellow Pixie Vacations travel agent! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about our top character lists and why they are our favorites! Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseLast week, Walt Disney World opened for Cast Member previews, Annual Passholder previews, and on the 11th it opened for the general public!Last week we reported that Oga’s Cantina would NOT be reopening. That has now been adjusted. Locations that sell alcoholic beverages were closed due to Covid-19 spread, but it was determined that if your establishment also served food, like Oga’s Cantina does, you will be able to open up with 50% capacity.Lastly, we are at Walt Disney World all week! Check out our live streams over at our sister Facebook Page, My Dreams of Disney!Feature Topic: Top 10 Character Lists with BrendaA fun look at our top 10 character lists!Sophie’s ListBrenda’s ListMike’s ListThis Day in Disney History for July 13Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteComing up next week: Walt Disney World Recap!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Taking in The Country Bears Jamboree is a great way to beat the heat, the cold, or the rain at Disney!

Dealing with the Weather at Disney

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #27 for July 6, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Dealing with the weather at Disney. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about some of the tips we have and others have shared about how to handle all the different weather conditions at Disney. Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseDining reservations were able to be made starting June 30! For us, we snagged dinner at the Garden Grill in Epcot -- one of two character dining locations at Walt Disney World. We’ll report back on what Disney means by “Modified Character Experience” when we get back!Other Dining News: Oga’s Cantina will not reopen when Hollywood Studios opens on July 15. It was originally on the list to re-open with the park.Over at Disney+ -- word is out that The Greatest Showman will be making an appearance on Disney+ this summer! Get ready!Lastly, over at shopDisney.com, check out the Minnie Mouse Ear headband for Aulani! Here's a sneak peak of what that will look like!

Minnie Mouse Ear Headband with Plumeria – Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Feature Topic: Dealing with the weather at DisneyTips for dealing with the weather at Disney.PonchosIndoor AttractionsHydrationShoppingChecking the Disney Parks channel for the forecastDressing accordingly down to the ninesTips from the listeners:Suck it up and get out there! LOL! Seriously, rain chases people away, so unless there’s a lot of lightning or dangerous weather, just keep moving. If it’s hot, hop from one indoor event to another. Drink water!!! Go back to the hotel midday to rest, swim, cool off. And if it’s raining on a hot day (nearly every summer day in FL), dance in the puddles to cool off! Book your stay during hurricane season to save money. Don’t worry! People actually evacuate TO Walt Disney World during storms, because it’s inland, self-sustaining, and solid. Also limitless food and entertainment! If it’s cold—ok, relative to other places, it’s only cool here in winter, but the humidity makes it feel much chillier—dress in layers to peel off during the warm afternoon, but keep that jacket ready for when the sun goes down.This Day in Disney History for July 6Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteComing up next week: Top 10 Character Lists with special guest, Brenda!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Daisy Duck, The American Flag, The Walt Disney World Firetruck, the Family Fun Day Parade sign -- all speak to me as symbols of Patriotism at Disney!

Patriotism at Disney

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #26 for June 29, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Patriotism at Disney! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all of the different things that you can see at Disney -- both in the parks and outside -- that showcase the patriotism that Walt Disney had for America. Here's our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseThe Disney Park Reservation System. What to know:Last Monday, June 22, Disney Resort Guests with tickets could make park reservationsLast Wednesday, June 24, WDW Bookings for 2021 opened up. Adding tickets to make it a package allows you to then make your park reservations for your trip.June 26, Annual Passholders can make park reservations.June 28, existing ticket holders can make park reservations.Be Our Guest at the Magic Kingdom is dropping breakfast, and making lunch a table service reservation. So no more quick service component to Be Our Guest.The re-opening of Hong Kong Disneyland also brought back the return of some great Disney Popcorn Buckets!Cinderella’s CarriageOnward VanAlso, some new tumblers!Lastly, huge news -- and sad news -- from Disneyland. The State of California is not issuing park reopening guidelines until after July 4th, so Disneyland has announced that it needs to delay it’s reopening. That means it likely won’t be open on the July 17th target date.Feature Topic: Patriotism at DisneyAll the ways that Disney goes above and beyond when it comes to showing their Patriotic SpiritFlag raising and lowering ceremoniesHall of Presidents and Liberty SquareAmerican Adventure PavilionVoices of LibertySam Eagle and the Regal Eagle RestaurantMain Street, U.S.A.Carousel of ProgressGreat Moments with Mr. Lincoln at DisneylandJuly 3rd and 4th Fireworks at Epcot and Magic KingdomMuppetVision 3DMission:SPACELiberty Square RiverboatTom Sawyer IslandSailing Ship ColumbiaWDW Railroad and Disneyland RailroadShades of Green Military resort and Military ticketsTraining videos during WW2Walt Disney’s WW2 propaganda cartoonsWalt’s involvement with the American Ambulance Corps (part of the Red Cross)This Day in Disney History for June 29Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteComing up next week: How to deal with the weather at Disney.SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Vacationing on a Tight Budget

Episode #25 - Vacationing on a Tight Budget

Hey everyone! I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and together we're On the Road with Mickey. This is episode #25 for June 22, 2020, and today, our feature topic is "Vacationing on a Tight Budget." We are joined today by our friend Lee from Disleelandia.com, which is a niche Disney fan site focusing on Disney memorabilia! Hop in the car, buckle up your seatbelts, and join us for this week's podcast! Coming up next is the show rundown. Enjoy!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseHong Kong Disneyland re-opened on June 18!Not a big surprise here, but when Disneyland reopens next month, face masks will be required.Disney is building a new bag check area at Animal Kingdom for entrance to the park. Not sure if they are doing similar work at all of the other parks as well.Disney+ New shows in July:Remember when we talked about Hamilton coming to Disney+? That will premier on July 3rd! Get ready!On Friday, July 17, the program ‘A Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland’ will air on Disney+.If you are interested in getting some On the Road with Mickey gear for yourselves, check out our new online store! You can find the site on the website: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/shop-the-on-the-road-with-mickey-store/#!/Feature Topic: Vacationing on a Tight BudgetTips for how we can have a great vacation on a small budgetWhen to goWhere to stayBudgeting for foodTicketsSaving for your tripShould I use a travel agent?This Day in Disney History for June 22Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteNext Week: Patriotism at DisneySponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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What Keeps Bringing you back to Disney?

Episode #24 - What Keeps Bringing you back to Disney?

Hey everyone! I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and together we're On the Road with Mickey. This is episode #24 for June 15, 2020, and today, our feature topic is "What Keeps Bringing you back to Disney?" We had fun with this episode, and think you will too! Hop in the car, buckle up your seatbelts, and join us for this week's podcast! Coming up next is the show rundown. Enjoy!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseDisney Parks Blog released more information on how they will keep things safe at their resorts from a cleanliness and social distancing standpoint. (Here's the link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/06/an-update-on-disney-resort-hotels-from-katie-kelly-vice-president-of-worldwide-safety-services/)Major League Soccer is going to resume it’s 25th season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at WDW. The tournament is called MLS is Back and will run from July 8 - August 11. Word is that they’ll be staying at the Disney Swan & Dolphin Resort.Huge news! Disneyland has submitted re-opening plans for Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney, and their hotels! Downtown Disney is looking to reopen on July 9. The Parks are looking to re-open on July 17, which is the 65th anniversary of Disneyland. Paradise Pier and Grand Californian Hotels are set to re-open on July 23! No word yet on when Disneyland Hotel will re-open.If you are interested in getting some On the Road with Mickey gear for yourselves, check out our new online store! You can find the site on the website: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/shop-the-on-the-road-with-mickey-store/#!/Feature Topic: What keeps bringing you back to Disney?Sophie’s ThoughtsComplete and utter submersionFamily getawayFantastical placesInspirational sightsSo many hotelsComparison to the state fairConsistencyDowntown DisneyMy futureMike’s ThoughtsMemoriesSmellsAttractionsHistoryWholesome valuesPatriotismExperiencesFunThemingSharing with my clientsThe ParksThis Day in Disney History for June 15Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteNext Week: Vacationing on a tight budgetSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode 23 - Disney Bucket Lists

Hello everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 23 for June 8, 2020, and our feature topic today is our Disney Bucket Lists. We're joined by our friend Brenda, so welcome her to the show! Here's the rundown on what we're going to cover today:

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Episode #22 - The Deluxe & Deluxe Villa Resorts

Podcast - Episode #22 - 6/1/2020

Feature Topic: The Disney Deluxe/Deluxe Villa Resorts

Show Rundown

Cheddar from the Big CheeseIf you are interested in getting some On the Road with Mickey gear for yourselves, check out our new online store! You can find the site on the website: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/shop-the-on-the-road-with-mickey-store/#!/Opening date for Universal Studios is this Friday, June 5th! No word yet that we’ve heard about if the hotels will be opening as well on that date. {Update: We now know that the Universal on-site hotels will open on June 2nd, except for Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites.}Opening date for Walt Disney World is as follows:Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom: July 11Epcot and Hollywood Studios: July 15DVC Resorts re-opening starting June 22, as well as Fort Wilderness ResortOther Resorts opening July 11 (not sure if all resorts will reopen)To get into the parks, you must have both a valid ticket and a park reservation.Feature Topic: The Disney Deluxe/Deluxe Villa ResortsThis week we finish our discussion of the Walt Disney World resorts with a look at the Deluxe and Deluxe Villa category resorts. There are a lot to talk about, so we’re going to focus on the following resorts:Disney’s Animal Kingdom LodgeDiningJikoBomaSanaaThe Mara (QS)RecreationPoolsCampfire ActivitiesMovies Under the StarsArcadePaintingSavanna view rooms are incredible!Bay Lake Towers at Disney’s Contemporary ResortDiningNext door at the Contemporary Resort are a great number of options:California GrillChef Mickey’sThe Wave… of American FlavorsContempo CafeRecreationPoolsThe Game Station (Next door at the Contemporary)Basketball, Tennis, VolleyballYogaCabana RentalsBoat RentalsFishingDisney’s Polynesian Village ResortDining‘OhanaSpirit of Aloha Dinner ShowKona CafeCapt. Cook’sKona IslandRecreationPoolsMovies Under the StarsCampfire ActivitiesFishingMotorized BoatsDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaDiningCitricosNarcoossee’sVictoria & Albert’s1900 Park FareGrand Floridian CafeGasparilla Island GrillRecreationPoolsCabanasBoat RentalsSpecialty CruisesMovies Under the StarsCampfire ActivitiesThis Day in Disney History for June 1Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteNext Week: Our Disney Bucket ListsSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode #21 - The Disney Moderate Resorts

Hi everyone! She's Sophie, and I'm Mike, and we're On the Road with Mickey! Today is episode #21, and we're taking a look at the Disney Moderate Resorts. But first, though, we've got our Cheddar from the big Cheese segment. Take a look at the rundown below and see all that's coming up today!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseOn the Road with Mickey giveaway!Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax$25 Disney Gift CardContest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/on-the-road-with-mickey-giveaway/If you are interested in getting some On the Road with Mickey gear for yourselves, check out our new online store! You can find the site on the website: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/shop-the-on-the-road-with-mickey-store/#!/Over at Muppet*Vision 3D, they recently celebrated their 29th anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Happy Anniversary!Universal CityWalk is now open! Not all venues, but it’s a start. Also, Disney Springs has now opened up as well. Every day we’re a day closer to the parks and resorts being open!Feature Topic: The Disney Moderate ResortsThis week we are returning to our discussion of the Walt Disney World resorts with a look at the Moderate category resorts. Those include the following resorts:Disney’s Caribbean Beach ResortDiningSebastian’s Bistro (Table Service)Centertown MarketRecreationFuentes del Morro PoolCampfire ActivitiesMovies Under the StarsPirate Adventure CruisesPirate Themed RoomsDisney’s Coronado Springs ResortDiningBarcelona Lounge (QS, DDP not accepted)Dahlia Lounge (QS, DDP not accepted)Three Bridges Bar & Grill (QS, DDP not accepted)Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood (TS, DDP accepted)Maya Grill (TS, DDP accepted)Cafe Rix (QS, DDP accepted)El Mercado de Coronado (QS, DDP accepted)Siestas Cantina (QS, DDP accepted)Laguna Bar (QS, No DDP)Rix Sports Bar & Grill (TS, DDP accepted)RecreationThe Dig Site poolCampfire ActivitiesMovies Under the StarsVolleyballJogging TrailPlaygroundIguana ArcadeNew Gran Destino TowerThe Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness ResortDiningLike Fort Wilderness, places the same dining locations are available hereHoop-Dee-Doo Revue (TS, 2DDP Credits)Trail’s End (TS, DDP accepted)The Chuck Wagon (QS, DDP accepted)P&J’s Southern Takeout (QS, DDP accepted)Meadow Snack Bar (QS, DDP accepted)Crockett’s Tavern (QS, DDP not accepted)RecreationPoolsArcheryTri-Circle-D RanchHorse-Drawn Carriage RidesPony RidesWagon RidesChip & Dale Campfire Sing-A-LongMovies Under the StarsThe List goes on and on and on and on!Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - RiversideDiningBoatwright’s Dining Hall (TS, DDP accepted)Riverside Mill Food Court (QS, DDP accepted)River Roost (QS, DDP not accepted)Yehaa Bob!Muddy Rivers (QS, DDP not accepted)RecreationPools at both Riverside and French Quarter (you can swim in either!)Horse-Drawn Carriage RidesMovies Under the StarsCampfire on De’ BayouSurrey Bike RentalsAnd the List goes on and on!Royal Guest RoomsDisney’s Port Orleans Resort - French QuarterDiningSassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (QS, DDP accepted)Scat Cat’s Club (QS, DDP not accepted)Mardi Grogs (QS, DDP not accepted)RecreationPools at both Riverside and French Quarter (you can swim in either!)Painting on de’ BayouBeignet Fun RunAnd the List goes on and on!This Day in Disney History for May 25Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteNext Week: The Disney Deluxe/Deluxe Villa ResortsOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Yehaa Bob Jackson joined us on the show this week!

Episode 20 - Yehaa Bob Jackson!

This week, Sophie and I had the incredible privilege and tons of fun having Yehaa Bob Jackson join us On the Road with Mickey! It was so much fun, so as a result we skipped our normal Cheddar from the Big Cheese segment for this week. However, we do want to remind you to enter to win the Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer and $25 Disney Gift Card. That giveaway goes on until May 31st, so there's still time to enter and win! The rundown this week doesn't have as much, but here it is. Also, we are also posting our episodes in video format on the My Dreams of Disney YouTube channel, so go subscribe and watch this one -- it's a real hoot!

Feature Topic: Special Guest, Yehaa Bob Jackson!Today we have a very special guest appearance. Many of you know him by name, reputation, or by seeing his show at Port Orleans Riverside, and others perhaps don’t know him at all. As far as we’re concerned, Yehaa Bob Jackson is a hidden treasure at Walt Disney World, and Sophie and I are honored that he’s joining us today on the show! Welcome, Yehaa Bob!How did you get your start in music?How long have you been performing over at Riverside? Is that the only venue you’ve performed at for Disney?Bob, one of the few bright spots during the home quarantine has been seeing you perform on Sunday nights. What caused you to put on these performances each week?As we were preparing for your interview, one thing I learned was that you have a new CD that was released back in February. Why don’t you tell us a little bit about The Journey?When things get back to some semblance of normal, and you are back at the River Roost, what days will you have performances?Outside of performing at Riverside and creating your CDs, is there anywhere else you perform?And we all know the theme song, can you explain why you chose it?This Day in Disney History for May 18Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteNext Week: The Disney Moderate ResortsSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode #19 - The Disney Value Resorts

Hello everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode #19 for May 11, 2020, and our feature topic for today is the Disney Value Resorts. We've got a lot for you today, so listen all the way through! Also, starting this week, Sophie and I are turning our recording into a video on YouTube, so check it out over on the My Dreams of Disney YouTube Channel! Thanks for stopping by, here are the notes for this week's episode. Enjoy!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseOn the Road with Mickey giveaway!Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax$25 Disney Gift CardContest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.Enter to win here on the website: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/on-the-road-with-mickey-giveaway/If you have children between the ages of 7 - 12, you can sign them up for a Virtual Harry Potter Defense Against the Dark Arts class! The cost is $10 and is a 45-minute class. Dress up in your HP attire and bring your wands to class!https://outschool.com/classes/harry-potter-defense-against-the-dark-arts-class-vAwRrlM0?fbclid=IwAR3PQKEIzt7FrThk8t4FYut2wXiRYiLqyt0NV2jFj_ZRbfGlposniQT3tcA#abk9wuyg1bHuge news out of Disney:Shanghai Disneyland will be opening on May 11!Disney Springs in Florida will be opening on May 20!Both areas will be taking safety precautions with social distancing and crowd control and so forth.Feature Topic: The Disney Value ResortsDisney’s All-Star Sports ResortDisney’s All-Star Music ResortDisney’s All-Star Movies ResortDisney’s Pop Century ResortDisney’s Art of Animation ResortCampsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness ResortThis Day in Disney History for May 11Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteNext Week: Special Guest Interview!SponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode #18 - Disney Things that are no more

Hey everyone, welcome to On the Road with Mickey! I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and this is episode #18 for May 4, 2020! May the fourth be with you! We've got a lot to cover in this week's show, so let's get right down to it! Enjoy!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseOn the Road with Mickey giveaway!Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax$25 Disney Gift CardContest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.Go to this post to enter to win: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/on-the-road-with-mickey-giveaway/Disney has released for watching online a special Happily Ever After fireworks show. We watched it last week, it was very well done, right Sophie? Also, they have added special fireworks shots of Cinderella Castle in all the My Disney Experience apps, so go check them out and download them for free!In big news, the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met on the 28th and discussed options for re-opening the theme parks. In their statements, it seems like they are looking at June as being realistic for when Walt Disney World, Universal, and other theme parks open. Yay! There is a light at the end of the tunnel!Feature Topic: Disney things that are no longer there that we missSnow White’s Scary AdventureMickey & Minnie’s Houses in Toontown FairThe Skyway from Fantasyland over to TomorrowlandPocahontas and her Forest Friends show at Animal KingdomAnimation Academy at Hollywood StudiosInnoventions at EpcotMain St. Electrical ParadeFamily Fun ParadeMr. Toad’s Wild Ride - specifically the tribute at the haunted mansionWishesIlluminations: Reflections of EarthThis Day in Disney History for May 4Disney Who’s Who Character Walt Disney QuoteNext Week: Resort Discussion -- starting with Value ResortsOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode #17 - Exploring Disney Springs

Hello everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and together, we are On the Road with Mickey! This is episode #17 for April 27, 2020, and our feature topic for this week is Exploring Disney Springs! For more information, here is our list of information from our show notes!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseOn the Road with Mickey giveaway!Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax$25 Disney Gift CardContest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.New Mickey Ears -- they are the Joe Rohde Mickey Ears and are really cool looking! They are Adventure Ears (see image below)!Rumor that Rise of Skywalker, aka Star Wars 9, may make it to Disney+ on Star Wars Day! (May 4th)The new baby zebra born earlier at Animal Kingdom has a name. Asha is her name, and it means hope in Sanskrit, and life in Swahili.

Adventure Ears

Feature Topic: Exploring Disney SpringsDining OptionsEarl of Sandwich - QSRainforest Cafe - TST-REX - TSRaglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant - TSCookes of Dublin - QSThe Boathouse - TS (x2)Shopping OptionsThe Art of DisneyBibbidi Bobbidi BoutiqueBuild-A-Dino by Build-A-Bear Workshop at T-REXDisney Pin TradersGoofy’s Candy CompanyStar Wars Galactic Outpost and Star Wars Trading PostWorld of DisneyEntertainment OptionsCirque du Soleil - Drawn to LifeAerophileSplitsville Luxury LanesLive Music/EntertainmentThe EdisonExposition ParkHouse of BluesMarketplace StageParadiso 37 EntertainmentRaglan Road Live Music - Patio StageRiverboat SquareStargazers Live EntertainmentSunshine HighlineWaterview ParkThe VOID: Step Beyond RealityStar Wars: Secrets of the EmpireRalph Breaks VRVintage AmphicarThis Day in Disney History for April 27Disney Who’s Who Character Walt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode #16 - Favorite Rides and Why

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and together, we're On the Road with Mickey! Today is episode #16, and we are joined by our special guest Zack to talk about our favorite rides and why! This is opened up to all amusement/theme parks, so sit back, relax, and enjoy talking about our favorite rides. What are your favorites? Let us know in the comments!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseOn the Road with Mickey giveaway!Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax$25 Disney Gift CardContest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.Disney released the recipe for making Dole Whips at home! It’s a very simple recipe, Sophie, do you think you’ll try it out at home one day?Disney+ surpasses 50 million subscribers in less than 6 months! Not all the news is good news, though -- over at Universal Orlando Resort, they are extending their closure until at least May 31.The Disney/Pixar movie Soul has had it’s release date shifted from June 19 to November 20, 2020.Last, Disney is bringing back the Disney Bedtime Hotline through April 30! Simply call 877-7-MICKEY to hear one of five special messages from either Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, or Goofy!Feature Topic: My Favorite Rides and why?This Day in Disney History for April 20Disney Who’s Who Character Walt Disney QuoteSponsor: On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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When I finally go to Disney…

Welcome to On the Road with Mickey! I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and this is episode #15 for April 13, 2020. Today's feature topic is When I finally go to Disney..., and we are pleased to be joined by our friends Deb and Pam, two gigantic Disney fans. Ladies, thanks for joining us today! But first, like always, we have our rundown below, and we start off with some Cheddar from the Big Cheese!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseOn the Road with Mickey giveaway!Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax$25 Disney Gift CardContest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.Over at the Disney Parks Blog, they have a series on a Virtual Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering! Sounds cool, doesn’t it? There's Part 1 and Part 2, click the links to head to the posts!5 Disney World workers arrive home on April 3rd after being held in Peru for 22 days due to Coronavirus.Feature Topic: When I finally go to Disney...This Day in Disney History for April 13Disney Who’s Who Character Walt Disney QuoteSponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NCOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Episode #14 - Getting your Disney Fix without being at the Parks

COVID-19, better known as Coronavirus has spread throughout the world. Information about children with this disease is limited but they are known to have mild symptoms. Many organizations are responding accordingly depending on their area.It is best to stay home and away from others, especially when sick, and continue following healthy washing hands guidelines, covering mouth and nose, and not touching your face or high-touch surfaces.Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces. For more information please visit the CDC's COVID-19 website. Thank you.Blubrry COVID-19 PSA

Hello everyone, she's Sophie, and I'm Mike, and We're on the Road with Mickey! Today is episode #14, and our feature topic is Getting Your Disney Fix without being at the Parks. This was a fun podcast for us because it allowed us to come up with a list of things that you might want to check out for keeping yourself occupied during the shutdown. These are unique times for sure, so anything we can do to help bring some normalcy back to you is what we're about.

However, we also want to mention that today is my Grandmother's 106th Birthday! She's in Heaven now, but Sophie remembers her Nanna and we wanted to mention her day today. Happy Birthday Nanna!

First, though, we have a few items in our Cheddar from the Big Cheese segment.

First, a reminder that we're going to have an On the Road with Mickey giveaway!Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax$25 Disney Gift CardContest runs from May 1-31, with the winner announced June 1st.In addition, we learned that the big movies that are coming out have new release dates because of the closing of movie theaters. Here's what we've listed for you:Soul - June 19, 2020Mulan - July 24, 2020Black Widow - November 6, 2020Jungle Cruise - July 30, 2021Avatar 2 - December 17, 2021

For our Feature topic, we made sure to include links to many of the online listings that we found. We hope you find these as useful as we do!

Feature Topic: Getting your Disney fix without being at the parksSourcesBlogsDisney Parks BlogChip & Co.My Dreams of DisneyFacebookOn the Road with Mickey GroupMonorails and Magic CommunityDisney+Disney MusicThe old Disney Infinity systemBuild your own Disney universe with the Toy Box?YouTube ChannelsDisney OfficialWalt Disney StudiosDisney ParksDisneyMusicVEVOTim Tracker, Disney Food Blog, ResortTV1Making Disney recipesLastly, using your imagination!This Day in Disney History for April 6Disney Who's Who Character of the WeekLastly, the Walt Disney QuoteSponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NCOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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The Perfect Disney Meal

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and together, we are On the Road with Mickey! This is Episode #13 for March 30, 2020, and for today, we are going to talk about our perfect Disney meals. When we posed the question in our Facebook group, On the Road with Mickey Group, we had a lot of great comments. So here's the question. If you could pick an appetizer, entree, dessert, and drink from any restaurant (each one could be from a different location), what would you choose? Come along for the ride and see what we came up with!

Here's the rundown of what we talked about.

Cheddar from the Big CheeseOn the Road with Mickey giveaway!Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax$25 Disney Gift CardContest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.Saturday, March 21st Animal Kingdom welcomed a new baby -- a Hartmann’s Zebra was born to first time mother Heidi, a baby girl.Also, on February 25th, Animal Kingdom welcomed a new baby porcupine, also known as a porcupette. The baby girl was born to Peri, her mother, who was featured on the Disney+ documentary One Day at DisneyOver on the Disney fan site Chip & Co, they have a whole collection of posts up. It’s their Virtual Day at Disney series, and they have one for each of the Walt Disney World parks, and have now posted a virtual day at Disneyland. I expect they will also post a virtual day at California Adventure Park as well.Feature Topic: The Perfect Disney MealSophie’s favorite Disney MealWhat did Sophie choose?Mike’s favorite Disney MealWhat did Mike choose?This Day in Disney History for March 30Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NCOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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Things to do at Disney outside of the Parks

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and together we are On the Road with Mickey! Before we get started with this week's episode, we wanted to share a PSA from our friends at Blubrry regarding ways to stay safe in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak.

COVID-19, better known as Coronavirus has spread throughout the world. Information about children with this disease is limited but they are known to have mild symptoms. Many organizations are responding accordingly depending on their area. It is best to stay home and away from others, especially when sick, and continue following healthy washing hands guidelines, covering mouth and nose, and not touching your face or high-touch surfaces. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces. For more information please visit the CDC website. Thank you. PSA courtesy of Blubrry

This is episode #12, and our feature topic for today is on things to do at Disney outside of the parks. Sophie and I found a lot of things to do, but we barely scratched the surface of all there is to do. We want to hear from you, so feel free to join us and give us your list as well! Here's the rundown for today's show:

Cheddar from the Big CheeseWalt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith will be honored with a window at Disneyland.He started working at Disney on June 22, 1970 -- this is the 50th anniversary of his hiring. Mr. Smith passed away in 2019.The book “The Quotable Walt Disney” where I get my Walt Disney quotes from was compiled by Dave Smith.On the Road with Mickey giveaway!Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax$25 Disney Gift CardContest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.Feature Topic -- Things to do at Disney outside of the ParksDisney SpringsResort HoppingSwimming at your resort poolBoardwalkThis Day in Disney History, March 23, 2020Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney Quote

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When Walt Disney World closes, the world takes notice.

When Disney Plans Change

Hey everyone, I'm Mike, and she's Sophie, and together, We're on the road with Mickey! As you know from listening to the show, this week we were scheduled to be broadcasting from Walt Disney World; but with the coronavirus concerns and Covid-19, our plans had to change. So this week, we're talking about what we do when Disney plans change.

Mostly, we're watching some Disney+, and listening to Disney music, and talking about what Disney attractions we would be on, things like that. So, this week's show is shorter than normal, but don't worry, we'll be back in force next week with a regular show. Next week's topic is Disney things to do outside of the parks, and I think you're really going to enjoy it!

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The Power of Disney Music

We're On the Road with Mickey, and for today's episode #10, we are focusing on the Power of Disney Music. For Sophie and I, Disney music is our way of being at the parks when we can't be there; there's just something to the music that really connects with us. Perhaps it does with you also? Of course, we have more than that one topic to discuss, here's what we've got on tap for this week!

Cheddar from the Big CheeseFinding Dory’s Friends Scavenger Hunt -- a self-led scavenger hunt through The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion.The Regal Eagle has allergy-friendly menu options for those that need them. My friend Sarah from GlutenFreeDairyFreeWDW.com has a large assortment of reviews and discussion regarding allergy friendly food options at Walt Disney World. Check out her site for more details. Excitement reigns supreme for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! It opened on March 4 and all of the feedback has been great so far!According to an interview in Total Food, Space 220 at Epcot looks to be opening in April! No official word from Disney yet, nor anything regarding their menu or when advanced dining reservations will be able to be made.Refurbishment Schedule:Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed from May 4 - 22Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse will be closed from April 27 - May 4Disney Movie Magic at Hollywood Studios is scheduled to re-open on March 13, 2020. We’ll keep an eye out and let you know if it’s open.In bigger news than a refurbishment, the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom has been closed temporarily all week. Word is that they are having track issues with the doom-buggies. No word on when it will re-open, hopefully it will be soon! Checking My Disney Experience, The Haunted Mansion was back up and running this weekend! Great news, everyone!Segment 2: https://facebook.com/groups/ontheroadwithmickeyAfter the trip -- get ready for what we think is a great giveaway!Segment 3: The Power of Disney MusicFacebook group poll. Can access at our On the Road with Mickey Group, it never ends.Mike’s Favorite Disney MusicFrom Movies:Frozen: Do you want to build a snowman?Frozen: Let it GoMary Poppins: Feed the BirdsMary Poppins: Let’s Go Fly a KiteBrave: Touch the SkyFrom the Parks:It’s a small worldGrim Grinning GhostsWhistle While You WorkZip a Dee Doo Dah Sophie’s favorite disney music:From Movies:Winnie the Pooh: the IntroTangled: I see the LightFrozen 2: All is FoundFrozen 2: Show YourselfAladdin: Arabian NightsFrom the Parks:Soarin’FantasmicMickey’s Philharmagic!World of ColorSegment 4: This Day in Disney History for March 9Segment 5: Disney Who’s Who Character and Walt Disney Quote

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Favorite Disney Snacks

She's Sophie, and I'm Mike, and together, we're On the Road with Mickey! Today is episode #9 for March 2, 2020, and our feature topic of the week is our Favorite Disney Snacks! We've got a big show for you today! We've got a bit of Cheddar from the Big Cheese, as well as a discussion about our new Facebook Group, our topic of the week, this day in Disney history, and our Who's Who character and Walt Disney quote.

Cheddar from the Big CheeseRumors that The Story of Coco is returning to Epcot during the Flower & Garden Festival, March 4 - June 1, 2020Kenny the Pirate reports that you can enable Chewy Mode on Millenium Falcon Smugglers Run, so instead of hearing Lando Calrission’s voice, you can hear Chewy’s!New Disney Dining Plan Option: Disney Dining Plan Plus - 2 meal credits per night -- can be table service, quick service, or character dining (in any combination). Also includes 2 snacks per night, the usual Disney refillable drink mug. Reported in effect for packages starting on February 27, no word on pricing yet.UPDATE: The pricing for the new Disney Dining Plus works out to about $94.60 per adult per night, and about $35.00 per child per night. There is some very slight rounding so that's not perfectly exact but it's close.Cinderella Castle is getting a Royal Makeover! Some park guests are concerned that it will ruin their trip; as a regular Disney park-goer, I think it will be perfectly okay. What do you think?We have two INCREDIBLE bits of Jungle Cruise cheddar for you! First, in June, 2020, Ravensburger is releasing the Jungle Cruise Adventure Game! From 2 - 4 players, it takes you around collecting supplies and passengers on your own riverboat. Then, on July 24, 2020, Disney’s The Jungle Cruise hits theaters!Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party went on sale Tuesday, February 25. Prices vary of course, depending on day of week, how close to Halloween it is, and things like that. An example, though, if you went to the September 4 party, which is on a Friday, and had 2 adults and 1 child (age 3-9), the tickets would cost you $279.04 total. That’s $89 per person for the tickets for age 10+, and $84 per person for the child, plus tax.Spaceship Earth is closing effective May 26 for refurbishment anywhere from 18 - 30 months. Segment 2: https://facebook.com/groups/ontheroadwithmickeyAfter the trip -- get ready for what we think is a great giveaway!Segment 3: Favorite Disney SnacksFacebook group poll. Can access at our On the Road with Mickey Group, it never ends.Segment 4: This Day in Disney History for March 2Segment 5: Disney Who’s Who Character and Walt Disney QuoteBoltAudio-Animatronics®

As always, thank you for listening and encouraging us through the podcast! We are having fun with it, and hope you are too!

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Favorite Things at Hollywood Studios

We're back with episode eight of On the Road with Mickey! Today, Sophie and I are concluding our series on our favorite things that we like at each of the parks, and talking about our favorite things at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

From favorite rides and favorite memories to favorite sections of the park, Sophie and I cover a pretty broad spectrum of information today. In addition to our talk about Hollywood Studios, we've got some more Cheddar from the Big Cheese to go over, our look at This Day in Disney History for February 24th, and our Disney Who's Who Character of the week and our Walt Disney Quote. So buckle up, get ready, and lets talk about Disney for a while!

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Favorite things at Animal Kingdom

Hello, we're back with On the Road with Mickey episode #7 for February 17, 2020. In today's episode, we're going to cover some more Cheddar from the Big Cheese, we'll go over our poll questions from last week, and we'll have our feature topic of the day, our favorite things at Animal Kingdom Park. In addition, we've got our This day in Disney History segment, our Disney Who's Who character, and our Walt Disney quote.

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Episode 6 - Favorite Things at Epcot

We're back with Episode 6, talking about our favorite things to experience at Epcot. In addition to Epcot, we're also going over our Disney Trivia for February 10, looking at our Disney Who's Who Character of the day, our Walt Disney Quote, and a new segment we call "Cheddar from the Big Cheese"! Here's what we are covering in greater detail:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese 2/10/2020Mickey & Minnie Runaway Railway FastPass availability Ink & Paint clothing collection new photos releasedNew Disney AP charm for DisneylandCarousel of Progress mishapDisneyland Main Street fireMandalorian Season 2 is October 2020Star Wars Galactic Cruiser opens 2021Rundown of poll questionsFavorite Land: Main Street, U.S.A.Favorite Disney Movie released in February: Peter Pan over Pinocchio (not even close in voting)Favorite Things at EpcotFavorite pavilions at both World Showcase and Future WorldFavorite attractionsFavorite restaurantsOther favorite memories and things to exploreThis Day in Disney History for February 10Disney Who’s Who Character and Walt Disney Quote

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On the Road with Mickey #5 - Magic Kingdom Favorites

Today we bring you On the Road with Mickey #5 - Magic Kingdom Favorites for Monday, February 3, 2020. In today's episode, Sophie and I are talking about our favorite things to experience at the Magic Kingdom. This will be followed next week with a look at our favorite Epcot things, then our favorite Animal Kingdom things, and lastly, our favorite Hollywood Studios things. For this week, though, we are focusing on our favorite things at Magic Kingdom. We're looking at the following things:

Our favorite land at the Magic KingdomOur favorite attractionOur favorite quick service and table service restaurantsOur favorite shows, and a brief talk on the Disney parades at the Magic Kingdom.Lastly, we conclude with our look at Disney History for February 3rd, and our Disney Who's Who character and a quote from Walt Disney.

As always, we welcome your feedback! You can reach out to us via email at info@ontheroadwithmickey.com, by voicemail at our voicemail number 919-799-8390, as a comment here on the website, and lastly, you can reach out to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey.

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Episode 4 - Favorite Quick Service Restaurants

In this week's On the Road with Mickey, we are talking about our favorite quick service restaurants at Walt Disney World. A little disclaimer, this week is a little short because we've been battling with a nasty head cold, so our voice quality is worse than normal as a result. Still, Sophie and I didn't want to miss a week of recording, and here's what we talked about.

First, Sophie gave an overview of what the Quick Service Dining Plan is -- kind of a high-level overview in case anyone wanted to look into adding it for their next Disney vacation.Then, we went around the parks, looking at first the Magic Kingdom, then Epcot, then Animal Kingdom, and finally, Hollywood Studios.After that, Sophie gave her This Day in Disney History segment for January 27th.Lastly, I talked about the Disney Who's Who character for this week. Can you guess who it is?

Coming up next week in Episode 5, Sophie and I are going to talk some more about the upcoming trip -- will you believe that next week we'll already be into February, and only a little over a month from our trip? So we hope you'll stop by and give us a listen! Thanks for following us on all of your favorite podcast platforms, and for giving us excitement about the podcast!

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Episode 3 - On Property vs. Off Property at Disney

Welcome to episode 3 of On the Road with Mickey! In today's podcast, we are taking a look at the pros and cons of staying on property and off property when visiting Walt Disney World. Here's the rundown of what we're covering today:

Staying on property or going off property -- what are the pros and cons of each?In this topic, we've asked Sophie's friend Zach to join us -- he and his family spent Christmas at Walt Disney World and stayed off property, so we've got his take on it for you.We also recap the FastPass selections we made last Wednesday the 15th. Do our selections match up with yours?We've got an "out of this World" this day in Disney history segment for you!Our Disney Who's Who character is one you know and love; she's been in a full length animated feature as well as a live action feature!

Coming up next week, we're talking all about Disney food, so you won't want to miss that! We're going to go over our dining reservations as well as our favorite quick service restaurants at each of the parks. Do you want to chime in with your favorites? Remember, you can reach us at info@ontheroadwithmickey.com, or you can call our voicemail number at 919-799-8390 or touch base with us on our Facebook Page, On the Road With Mickey. Thanks for joining us, have a great week!

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In this week's podcast, Sophie and I are talking about the upcoming trip to Walt Disney World on March 15th through 21st. This week is our day for selecting our FastPass selections, so we talk about our favorites for each of the parks, as well as including some of the other activities that are going on at each of the parks that we're excited about.

Also, we have some new dining reservations for us that we're going to try, so we talk about that as well.

Lastly, we look at Disney History for January 13, as well as our look at a special Disney character from the Disney Who's Who book.

If you are interested in contacting us, we now have an email and phone voicemail box that you can reach us at. Our email address is info@ontheroadwithmickey.com, and our voicemail box is 919-799-8390.

Special thanks to all of you for supporting us in our first episode! We had a blast, and hope you like this episode just as much!

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Welcome to Episode 1 of On the Road with Mickey! On this week's episode, Sophie and I interview each other to find out why we're starting a podcast, and we'll also look at This Day in Disney History for January 6, and take a look at a Disney character from the Disney Who's Who book. Have fun, and leave us comments below!

Here's the rundown of today's show:

Sophie and I interview each other about what this podcasting thing is all about.Sophie gives us a bit of trivia in our This Day in Disney History segment for January 6.I'm talking about a character from the movie 101 Dalmations from the book Disney Who's Who - An A to Z of Disney Characters.

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