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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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Cast Member Shoutouts:
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.... -
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, -
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.
Stump the Soph!
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, -
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:
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:
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.
Stump the Soph!
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:
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! -
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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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.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: [email protected] Feedback: ABCs of DisneyChandler 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!MikeBe aware of early closings due to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween PartySunscreen still a mustTake 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!BrendaDon’t forget that there are a lot of activities at your resort to enjoy!Poolside activities, games, family friendly, carriage ride at RiversideTie-Dye shirts, campfires, silent disco, and on and on!Heated pools! Enjoy the poolsTake 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!
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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
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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!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: [email protected] Feedback: Feature Topic: Planning our December trips!MikeDecember 6-9; staying at the Contemporary; going to the Christmas party December 8th.Monorail to the Grand FloridianLow key trip; easy day at Epcot, easy day at Magic Kingdom for the Party.BrendaDecember 3-10, 202416 hour drive from Texas to Orlando!Port Orleans Riverside - quiet time, drinking coffee in cool, crisp weatherDining:Mike & Sophie Challenge - Boatwright's Dining Hall bread pudding. Sunday, December 8th for lunch!Disney Shopping for Christmas ornamentsSophieDecember 7, Epcot for the Candlelight ProcessionalWhere to eat?Rose & Crown?Via NapoliWhat to ride?EVERYTHING!TRON and Guardians of the GalaxyRelaxation, recreation, and regeneration.This Day in Disney History for August 26:1918: Walt Disney enlists in the American Ambulance CorpsStump the SophCarsA 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 DisneyComing Next Week: Disney Recipes we make at home!
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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... -
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? -
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! - Laat meer zien
