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

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!!!”

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.

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.

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”

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.

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.”

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.





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* 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...

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

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 LightsMike: 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!”

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!

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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* 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

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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* 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!

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:

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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* Our friend Lee from Disleelandia.com left us a comment on our North Carolina Tourist Destinations episode. Here’s what he wrote: “My favourite was the “castle” until you showed the train at the park! You had me at train!!!”





* 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

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





* Coming next week: Brenda’s Mediterranean Cruise Recap!

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.





* Stump the Soph!

* 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





* Coming next week: The best tourist destinations for North Carolina!

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!

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+

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