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Episode 308 – The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 308, and in this episode our feature topic is The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! It is time to see what the top attraction at dining location is at that park! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: The Opening Date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets was announced! May 26, 2026! Additionally, here are some of the songs from the song list for the attraction: Song 2 – The Electric Mayhem Born To Be Wild – The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken Love Rollercoaster – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard Walking on Sunshine – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson Brenda: Congratulations to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary since it opened its doors! Disney celebrated (and the animals did also) with special treats for the animals that were laid out to commemorate the anniversary. Mike:Have you heard about the Disney Storyliving concept? The idea is that Disney is injected into new communities around the country to infuse the local culture with some of the ways that Disney shines. Next up is Asteria, which is very interesting because it is going to be located only about an hour from where Sophie, Cindy, and I live in Raleigh! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: When was the last time you visited Disneyland? Sophie: June, 2017 Brenda: October, 2025 Mike: July 17, 2015 Kim: It’s been years. Way too long! Robin: Never! Boo Heidi: September 2025 Sheila: September 2024 Chrissy: Never Randy: Sept 2024 Pam: February 2018. I have never been to California Adventure yet. Chandler: June, 2023. I was 53 and it was the first time in over 30 years that I had been there. Wonderful memories. I went with my wonderful Aunt Karen, who lives in San Diego/La Jolla. I cried several times, just being there now that I know so much more about Walt, the Disney company, and Disneyland compared to the last time in my 20’s. Jennifer: 3 months ago Pam: 2 days ago, 4/11 Catherine: 0 (Never) Edyth: This month, 4/2 Alex: March 20th Feature Topic: The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! First Round Attractions 1) Radiator Springs Racers 12 vs 8) Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree 0 2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout 8 vs 7) Goofy’s Sky School 2 3) Web Slingers 6 vs 6) Pixar Pal-a-round 2 4) Incredicoaster 5vs 5) Grizzly River Rapids 3 Dining 1) Carthay Circle Restaurant 7 vs 8) Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta 2 2) Lamplight Lounge 7 vs 7) Pym Test Kitchen 1 3) Wine Country Trattoria 8 vs 6) Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill 1 4) Mendocino Terrace 0 vs 5) Flo’s V8 Cafe 7 Final Four: Attractions: 1) Radiator Springs Racers 7 vs 4) Incredicoaster 0 2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout 4vs 3) Web Slingers 2 Dining: 1) Carthay Circle Restaurant 8 vs 5) Flo’s V8 Cafe 1 2) Lamplight Lounge 6 vs 3) Wine Country Trattoria 3 Finals: 1) Radiator Springs Racers 8 vs 2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout 1 1) Carthay Circle Restaurant 2 vs 2) Lamplight Lounge 7 The Winner for Attractions is Radiator Springs Racers by a score of 8-1, and the winner for Dining is the Lamplight Lounge by a score of 7-2! Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is something that you want us to experience and share while we’re at Walt Disney World this trip? This Day in Disney History for 4/20: 2004: The Haunted Mansion movie is released to DVD and VHS. Stump the Soph! Blaine Gibson A little bit of Walt “I had a little dream for Disneyland adjoining the studio. I couldn’t get anybody to go along with me because we were going through this financial depression,” – Walt Disney [So he formed the private company WED Enterprises, Inc., and three short years later, opened the amusement park of his dreams]. Quote: excerpt from the book Walt Disney: His Life in Pictures. Coming next week: The Disneyland Resort Champions! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 307 – The Disneyland Tournament of Champions! The Disneyland Tournament of Champions! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 307, and in this episode we’re switching our attention to Disneyland Resort with The Disneyland Tournament of Champions! It is time to see what the top attraction at dining location is at Disneyland! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: Over at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, the work continues as Imagineers have begun painting the guitar for the Muppet transformation! Sophie: News from Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney welcomed some new additions – Red River Hog Piglets were born! Brenda:Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to re-open at Walt Disney World on May 3rd! In addition to this welcome news, the height requirement for riding has been lowered, from 40 inches to 38 inches! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is your favorite attraction in all of Disneyland Resort? Mike: Radiator Springs Racers Sophie: Pirates of the Caribbean Brenda: Need I even answer? Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT, of course!!! Heidi: Mine too! I loved it so much! Pam: mine also Sheila: I second that Sophie, Pirates of the Caribbean is the best! Kelly: I’m a grizzly river run gal. It’s quite a ride and I love it Chandler: Does the Firehouse count? A few years ago, it was my first visit to Disneyland Park in over 30 years. I stood in front of the Firehouse, looked up, and just cried. #ykiyk Feature Topic: The Disneyland Tournament of Champions! First Round Attractions 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 11 vs 8) Indiana Jones 2 2) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 3 vs 7) It’s a Small World 11 3) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 2 vs 6) Pirates of the Caribbean 10 4) Haunted Mansion 10 vs 5) Space Mountain 5 Dining 1) Blue Bayou 6 vs 8) The Golden Horseshoe 0 2) Plaza Inn 6 vs 7) Tiana’s Palace 1 3) Cafe Orleans 5 vs 6) Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace 1 4) Carnation Cafe 3vs 5) River Belle Terrace 2 Final Four: Attractions: 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 8  vs. 7) It’s a Small World 5 4) Haunted Mansion 10 vs. 6) Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Dining: 1) Blue Bayou 8 vs. 4) Carnation Cafe 2 2) Plaza Inn 10 vs. 3) Cafe Orleans 1 Finals:  1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 9 vs. 4) Haunted Mansion 6 1) Blue Bayou 10 vs. 2) Plaza Inn 2 The Winner for Attractions is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance by a score of 9-6, and the winner for Dining is the Blue Bayou by a score of 10-2! Sophie’s Question of the Week: When was the last time you visited Disneyland? Sophie: June, 2017 Brenda: October, 2025 Mike: July 17, 2015 This Day in Disney History for 4/13: 1965: Walt Disney, his brother Roy, and other Disney executives visit the Marshall Space Flight Center. Stump the Soph! Wally Boag A little bit of Walt “I guess you could call it daydreaming, but that’s the way Disneyland was conceived. A dream that grew into a reality.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 306 – March Madness of Disney: The Finals! March Madness of Disney: The Finals! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 306, and in this episode we’re concluding our #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: The Finals! It is time to see how the voting went and who are the champions! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: Brenda is enjoying a well deserved trip on the Norwegian Cruise Lines ship the Luna! Congratulations Brenda! Mike: Congratulations to Disneyland Paris, which has begun a new era with the opening of World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World Sophie:The Blue Bayou and Pirates of the Caribbean will be closing for refurbishment next month. The last day to ride or eat there will be on May 3rd, with the refurbishment beginning the next day. It looks like the Blue Bayou will reopen later that month with a scaled down menu, but Pirates will be closed longer so the experience won’t be the same until it reopens. Hopefully it won’t be too long of a refurbishment! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is something that is coming up this year that you are really looking forward to? Sophie: Going back to school in May. Brenda: Looking forward to the next chapter after Butch retires on May 31st. Mike: Looking forward to so many things, but especially for where God is going to put me to do His work. Paula: My son is getting married Robin: Rearranging my life and taking charge of my health Butch: RETIREMENT! Chrissy: Disney trips Debbie: Coming back to Disney World. Fingers crossed Feature Topic: March Madness of Disney: The Finals! We are down to the final choices that you, the listener, are being asked to make! Who is going to win? Attractions 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 14 vs. 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris 6 1) Haunted Mansion 6 vs 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 11 Dining 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 13 vs. 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 2 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe 4 vs. 3) Yak & Yeti 8 Finals:  1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 22 vs. 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 12 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 24 vs. 3) Yak & Yeti 8 The Winner for the March Madness of Disney for Attractions is 2-time champion Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind by a score of 22-12, and the winner for Dining is the Garden Grill Restaurant by a score of 24-8! Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is your favorite attraction in all of Disneyland Resort? Mike: Radiator Springs Racers Sophie: Pirates of the Caribbean This Day in Disney History for 4/6: 2007: The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros opens at Epcot’s Mexican Pavilion. Stump the Soph! Rolly Crump – Disneyland – Fargo’s Palm Parlor A little bit of Walt “Many of these attractions will ‘come-to-life’ through Audio-Animatronics, our space-age electronic method of making inanimate things move on cue” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Disneyland’s Tournament of Champions! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 305 – March Madness of Disney: Animal Kingdom! March Madness of Disney: Animal Kingdom! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 305, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: Animal Kingdom! It is time to see how the voting went and who is moving on at Animal Kingdom! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: No cheddar this week! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: Who do you think will win #MarchMadness for Animal Kingdom, and which ones do you think will win for the entire tournament? Sophie: AK: Attractions: Expedition Everest, Dining: Yak & Yeti. Overall Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill Brenda: AK: Attractions: Kilimanjaro Safaris: Dining: Tusker House. Overall: Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill Mike: AK: Expedition Everest, Dining: Tusker House. Overall: Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill Sheila: Satuli canteen & flight of passage Chrissy: Satuli and Safari Feature Topic: March Madness of Disney: Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom 1st Round: Attractions 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage 20 vs. 8) Zootopia: Better Zoogether 1 2) Expedition Everest 14 vs. 7) Finding Nemo The Musical 4 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris 19 vs. 6) Kali River Rapids 1 4) Festival of the Lion King 15 vs. 5) Na’vi River Journey 5 Dining 1) Tiffins 3 vs. 8) Harambe Market 16 2) Tusker House 17 vs. 7) Pizzafari 2 3) Yak & Yeti 18 vs. 6) Rainforest Cafe 5 4) Flame Tree Barbecue 9vs.5) Satu’li Canteen 12 Final Four: Attractions 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage 15 vs 4) Festival of the Lion King 5 2) Expedition Everest 6 vs 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris 13 Dining 2) Tusker House 22 vs. 8) Harambe Market 2 3) Yak & Yeti 14 vs 5) Satu’li Canteen 8 Finals:  1) Avatar: Flight of Passage 5 vs 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris 13 2) Tusker House 14 vs 3) Yak & Yeti 15 The Winner for Attractions is Kilimanjaro Safaris by a score of 13-5, and the winner for Dining is Yak & Yeti by a score of 15-14! Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is something that is coming up this year that you are really looking forward to? Sophie: Going back to school in May. Brenda: Looking forward to the next chapter after Butch retires on May 31st. Mike: Looking forward to so many things, but especially for where God is going to put me to do His work. This Day in Disney History for 3/30: 1913: Disney Legend and member of Disney’s Nine Old Men Marc Davis is born in Bakersfield, California. Stump the Soph! Ub Iwerks A little bit of Walt “Animals have personalities like people and must be studied.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: The Finals! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 304 – March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios! March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 304, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios! It is time to see how the voting went and who is moving on! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: Over at Pop Century, the news is out that the resort lobby and rooms have just been refreshed! It looks great – take a look at this picture – and it really pops now! Brenda: The name of the newest Disney Cruise Line ship was announced. Say hello to the Disney Believe! It is on course to arrive in late 2027, and is the fourth of the Wish class ships. Mike:Starting this July, the Grand Floridian Cafe is scheduled for a multi-month refurbishment. It should be closing from mid-July until October. Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is your favorite Epcot Pavilion in either World Showcase or any of the other  areas? Sophie: China Pavilion and The Land Pavilion. Brenda: Walt Statue at Dreamer’s Point and France Pavilion. Mike: American Adventure Pavilion and Spaceship Earth in World Celebration Pam: America and the Living Seas Paula: The Land and Japan Robin: Nemo and the Sea and Mexico. Sheila: Mexico and The Land Cindy: The Living Seas Feature Topic: March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios! Epcot 1st Round: Attractions 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 28 vs. 8) Frozen Sing-Along 6 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 17 vs. 7) Toy Story Mania 13 3) Slinky Dog Dash 13 vs. 6) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 16 4) Fantasmic 17 vs. 5) Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run 11 Dining 1) Hollywood Brown Derby 15 vs. 8) ABC Commissary 5 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe 18 vs. 7) Docking Bay 7 6 3) Hollywood & Vine 9 vs. 6) Woody’s Lunchbox 11 4) Roundup Rodeo BBQ 9 vs. 5) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater 10 Final Four: Attractions 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 14 vs. 6) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 5 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 13 vs. 4) Fantasmic 3 Dining 1) Hollywood Brown Derby 10 vs. 6) Woody’s Lunchbox 8 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe 9 vs. 5) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater 8 Finals:  1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 8 vs 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 2 1) Hollywood Brown Derby 8 vs 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe 19 The Winner for Attractions is another repeat winner, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance by a score of 8-2, and the winner for Dining is 50’s Prime Time Cafe by a score of 19-8! Sophie’s Question of the Week: Who do you think will win for Animal Kingdom, and which ones do you think will win for the entire tournament? Sophie: AK: Attractions: Expedition Everest, Dining: Yak & Yeti. Overall Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill Brenda: AK: Attractions: Kilimanjaro Safaris: Dining: Tusker House. Overall: Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill Mike: AK: Expedition Everest, Dining: Tusker House. Overall: Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Dining: Garden Grill This Day in Disney History for 3/23: 1936: Disney Legend Ollie Johnston becomes master animator Fred Moore’s assistant at the Disney Studio. Mix up the Mike! Marc Davis A little bit of Walt “I came to Hollywood in a new pair of shoes, and I didn’t have a suit, because everything had gotten threadbare… And I had a pair of trousers and a coat, a checkered coat that didn’t match. The suitcase was… kind of a frayed cardboard one. Well, in half of the suitcase I put what paraphernalia that belonged to me. All the rest I had to leave [in Kansas City]. And it was a big day the day I got on that Santa Fe Limited, this California Limited [train], and came to Hollywood. I was just as free and happy, you know. …. But I’d failed. I think it’s important to have a good hard failure when you’re young.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Animal Kingdom! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 303 – March Madness of Disney: Epcot! March Madness of Disney: Epcot! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! We are missing Brenda this week, who is out sick, so pray that she feels better and is able to join us next week! This is episode 303, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: Epcot! It is time to see how the voting went and who is moving on! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: Six years ago, we were about to start our first trip to WDW for the Flower & Garden Festival – but today was the day we learned that the parks were closing because of the COVID Pandemic. It feels like a lifetime ago. Sophie: Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin will be re-opening on April 8th! Who’s ready to go to infinity – and beyond?! Brenda:We have liftoff! Soarin’ Around America, which is coming back to Walt Disney World for the 250th Anniversary of America, will be playing on Soarin’ Screens beginning on May 26th! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is your favorite land in the Magic Kingdom? Brenda: Liberty Square for the ambience but Tomorrowland for the attractions. Robin said “Frontier land!” Butch said “Frontier Land. reminiscent of the good old days!” Erin said “Fantasyland!” Pam said “Liberty Square” Chrissy said “Fantasyland” Stephanie said “Adventureland” Paula said “Adventure Land” Randy said “Tomorrow land” Kim said “Adventure land” Sheila said “Adventure land” Chandler said “Whichever one I’m in.” Feature Topic: March Madness of Disney: Epcot! Epcot 1st Round: Attractions 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 21 vs. 8) Mission:SPACE 1 2) Frozen Ever After 12 vs. 7) Spaceship Earth 13 3) Test Track 17 vs. 6) Luminous: The Symphony of Us 6 4) Remy’s Ratitoullie Adventure 9 vs. 5) Soarin’ 15 Dining 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 16 vs. 8) Connections Eatery 4 2) Akershus 10 vs. 7) Regal Eagle Smokehouse 7 3) Via Napoli 11 vs. 6) Teppan Edo 7 4) Le Cellier Steakhouse 16 vs. 5) Space 220 4 Final Four: Attractions 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 22 vs. 7) Spaceship Earth 5 3) Test Track 7 vs. 5) Soarin’ Around the World 27 Dining 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 19 vs. 4) Le Cellier Steakhouse 16 2) Akershus Royal Banquet Hall 7 vs. 3) Via Napoli 20 Finals:  1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 20 vs. 5) Soarin’ Around the World 6 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 25 vs. 3) Via Napoli 9 The Winner for Attractions is repeat winner Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind by a score of 20-6, and the winner for Dining is the Garden Grill Restaurant by a score of 25-9! Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is your favorite Epcot Pavilion in either World Showcase or any of the other  areas? Sophie: China Pavilion and The Land Pavilion. Brenda: Walt Statue at Dreamer’s Point and France Pavilion. Mike: American Adventure Pavilion and Spaceship Earth in World Celebration This Day in Disney History for 3/16: 1911: Disney Legend Harper Goff is born in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mix up the Mike! Roger Broggie, Jr. – Magic Kingdom – Little Gremlins A little bit of Walt “Films stimulate children to read books on many subjects.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 302 – March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom! March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! We are missing Brenda this week, who is out sick, so pray that she feels better and is able to join us next week! This is episode 302, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom! It is time to see how the voting went and who is moving on! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: In refurbishment news, Walt Disney Imagineering has begun installing interior sets for the Encanto Attraction, which will be located in the Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom Park! Mike: Walt Disney World has announced that the Muppet Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which is currently closed to change from Aerosmith to The Muppets, will still be available as a Tier 1 lightning lane multi-pass attraction. Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is your official prediction for March Madness MK? Sophie: Haunted Mansion & Cinderella Mike: Pirates of the Caribbean & Cinderella Brenda: TRON & Crystal Palace Feature Topic: March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom 1st Round: Attractions 1) Haunted Mansion 20 vs. 8) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover 7 2) Tron 9 vs. 7) Carousel of Progress 10 3) 7 Dwarfs Mine Train 16 vs. 6) Peter Pan’s Flight 8 4) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 2 vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean 22 Dining 1) Cinderella’s Royal Table 22 vs. 8) Pinocchio Village Haus 4 2) Be Our Guest 24 vs. 7) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe 6 3) Crystal Palace 15 vs. 6) Casey’s Corner 8 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 24vs. 5) Tony’s Town Square 3 Final Four: Attractions 1) Haunted Mansion 16 vs. 7) Carousel of Progress 4 3) 7 Dwarfs Mine Train 10 vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean 14 Dining 1) Cinderella’s Royal Table 4 vs. 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 11 2) Be Our Guest 10vs. 3) Crystal Palace 3 Finals: Attractions 1) Haunted Mansion 23 vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean 20 2) Be Our Guest 14 vs. 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 21 The Winner for Attractions is The Haunted Mansion by a score of 23-20, and the winner for Dining is Liberty Tree Tavern by a score of 21-14! Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is your favorite land in the Magic Kingdom? This Day in Disney History for 3/9: 1911: Disney Legend and Nine Old Men member John Lounsbery is born! Stump the Soph! Tony Baxter – Magic Kingdom – The Camelot Corp. A little bit of Walt ““Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland … the blessing of size.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Epcot! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 301 – March Madness of Disney Selection Show! March Madness of Disney Selection Show! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 301, and in this episode we begin #MarchMadness with our March Madness of Disney Selection Show! I hope you are as excited about the tournament as we are! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: We would like to take a moment in memory of Jeff Galloway, who passed away at the age of 80. He was a running icon, helping countless people achieve their goal of participating in RunDisney events. From his team: “Sadly, we lost someone truly irreplaceable today. We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Jeff — a husband, a father, a grandfather, a coach, a mentor, and a believer in every single one of you.” May he rest in peace. Our prayers are for his family, friends, and everyone touched by his work. Brenda: Say hello to the Godfather of the Disney Adventure: Robert Downey, Jr. aka Tony Stark, aka Ironman!!! Sophie:We’ve touched on this before, but new details for The Magic of Disney Animation have been released! It will open in Summer 2026 at Hollywood Studios, and it will be part of The Walt Disney Studios district! It will have a look and feel that will remind people of the legendary Burbank lot, and you’ll be able to step behind the scenes and into the stories of some of the world’s most iconic films. There is so much to talk about that is coming to this district! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What are your hidden gems when it comes to resort dining? Sherry Ann said “Kona cafe at Poly and Whispering Canyon …. I can’t even list all the hilarious shenanigans that have happened at Whispering Canyon!” Sheila said “We love the Turf Club at Saratoga Springs. Kona Cafe at the Polynesian The flying fish at the Boardwalk” Stephanie said “Not sure if it’s a hidden gem anymore, but Steakhouse 71 is ahhhhmazing!!!” Pam said “Love the fun at Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge. Ale and Compass yummy breakfast at the Yacht Club resort. Also at YCR= Yachtsman Steakhouse for delicious dinner” Chrissy said “Olivia’s and Tony’s are our favs” Cindy said “Beignets at French Quarter. Grand Floridian Cafe.” Paula said “I’m with Stephanie…love Steakhouse 71” Feature Topic: March Madness of Disney Selection Show! This year, we asked and you answered, so we are expanding our selections to include dining in the tournament! So, each park will have match-ups for attractions and match-ups for dining! Magic Kingdom: Attractions 1) Haunted Mansion vs. 8) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover  2) Tron and 7) Carousel of Progress 3) 7 Dwarfs Mine Train vs. 6) Peter Pan’s Flight 4) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean Dining 1) Cinderella’s Royal Table vs. 8) Pinocchio Village Haus 2) Be Our Guest vs. 7) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe 3) Crystal Palace vs. 6) Casey’s Corner 4) Liberty Tree Tavern vs. 5) Tony’s Town Square Epcot: Attractions 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind vs. 8) Mission:SPACE 2) Frozen Ever After vs. 7) Spaceship Earth 3) Test Track vs. 6) Luminous: The Symphony of Us 4) Remy’s Ratitoullie Adventure vs. 5) Soarin’ Dining 1) Garden Grill Restaurant vs. 8) Connections Eatery 2) Akershus vs. 7) Regal Eagle Smokehouse 3) Via Napoli vs. 6) Teppan Edo 4) Le Cellier Steakhouse vs. 5) Space 220 Hollywood Studios: Attractions 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 8) Frozen Sing-Along 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway vs. 7) Toy Story Mania 3) Slinky Dog Dash vs. 6) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 4) Fantasmic vs. 5) Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Dining 1) Hollywood Brown Derby vs. 8) ABC Commissary 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe vs. 7) Docking Bay 7 3) Hollywood & Vine vs. 6) Woody’s Lunchbox 4) Roundup Rodeo BBQ vs. 5) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater Animal Kingdom: Attractions 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage vs. 8) Zootopia: Better Zoogether 2) Expedition Everest vs. 7) Finding Nemo The Musical 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris vs. 6) Kali River Rapids 4) Festival of the Lion King vs. 5) Na’vi River Journey Dining 1) Tiffins vs. 8) Harambe Market 2) Tusker House vs. 7) Pizzafari 3) Yak & Yeti vs. 6) Rainforest Cafe 4) Flame Tree Barbecue vs. 5) Satu’li Canteen Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is your official prediction for March Madness MK? Sophie: Haunted Mansion & Cinderella Mike: Pirates of the Carribean & Cinderella Brenda: TRON & Crystal Palace This Day in Disney History for 3/2: 2009: Disney Cruise Lines announces that construction on two new ships — The Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy — has begun! Stump the Soph! Yale Gracey – Buena Vista Magic Lantern Slides – Main Street Confectionery (Magic Kingdom) A little bit of Walt “We’re all proud of the honors that many groups around the world have given us. And we’re even more proud that the public- whether in theaters, at Disneyland, or in their homes- continue to express faith in the kind of family entertainment we produce.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 300 – Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems! Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 300, and in this episode we are sharing our Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems! We wanted to share with you some of our go-to restaurants outside of the parks! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival doesn’t start until March 4th, but the topiaries for the event are starting to arrive! Will you be at Walt Disney World during the festival? Mike: I didn’t realize this, but  The Seas Pavilion (originally named The Living Seas) just turned 40 years old at EPCOT! To commemorate the anniversary, new leafy sea dragon plants were installed in the nursery on the second floor of the pavilion. Congratulations to 40 years at EPCOT! Even though the pavilion didn’t open until January 15, 1986, it was being planned out since before opening day of EPCOT in 1982. Brenda: The incredible Voices of Liberty put on their annual Presidents Day tribute called “Songs of Freedom”. In this performance, they celebrate the service, the storytelling, and the voices that continue to shape America’s story. Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is your last park and attraction for your trip? Annette said “Disney Springs and Hollywood Studios” Mrs. Dale said “It is Cinderella’s castle or breakfast with Mary Poppins.” Andrea said “Always Disney Springs before we leave and lunch at Earl of Sandwich. Just left today after 5 magical days!” Kourtney said “Magic Kingdom – Space Mountain, then one last look at the castle” Feature Topic: Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems Sophie: Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge (TS) Olivia’s Cafe – Old Key West Resort (TS) The Turf Club Bar & Grill – Saratoga Springs Resort (TS) Mike: Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue – Ft. Wilderness Campgrounds Topolino’s Terrace – Flavor of the Riviera – Riviera Resort Cape May Cafe – Beach Club Resort Brenda: ‘Ohana – Polynesian Resort Storybook Dining at Artist Pointe – Wilderness Lodge Boma – Animal Kingdom Lodge Sophie’s Question of the Week: What are your hidden gems when it comes to resort dining? This Day in Disney History for 2/23: 1927: Walt Disney hires Les Clark, Disney Legend and one of the famed Nine Old Men. 1939: Walt Disney receives a special Oscar for his work on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, featuring one regular sized Oscar and seven smaller Oscars. Stump the Soph! Mary Blair – Center Street Academy of Fine Art – Uptown Jewelers (Magic Kingdom) A little bit of Walt “When they come here they’re coming because of an integrity that we’ve established over the years and they drive hundreds of miles. I feel a responsibility to the public.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 299 – Last Park and Attraction of your trip! Last Park and Attraction of your trip! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 299, and in this episode we are sharing our thoughts from our time spent on the Disney Treasure in our Disney Treasure Trip Recap! We all looked at various items from our cruise and answered questions about what we thought! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: Disney is teasing us with some cruise news. Word is that the Disney Wish will be sailing out of the UK for the 2027 year! Mike: February 8 marked the 25th anniversary of the opening of Disney’s California Adventure Park and the Grand Californian Hotel! Congratulations! Sophie: Disney had a commercial in the Super Bowl teasing the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie! You can check it out here: The Mandalorian and Grogu | A New Journey Begins | In Theaters May 22 Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is your number 1 international bucket list destination? Sophie: Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica Mike: Israel, Jerusalem, Bethlehem Brenda said “Austria and Switzerland” Kim said “Tokyo Disney” John said “Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef.” Cindy said “Portugal and the Christmas markets in Europe.” Chandler said “Tokyo, so I can visit the Disney Parks there. I would also like to take my wife to Germany. I’ve been before and it’s breath taking” Pam said “Tokyo Disney” Sheila said “Disney in Paris in the spring time and Christmas markets in Germany while cruising down the rhine river.” Jennifer said “Machu Picchu. It’s been #1 on my bucket list for almost 20 years now.” Feature Topic: Saving the Best for Last Series: Last Park and Attraction Brenda: My last park is always the Magic Kingdom! Last ride of the trip (if it is opened) is the Carousel of Progress. Second choice is TTA Peoplemover. Sophie: I don’t have a tradition like Aunt Brenda. Last park and ride can change from trip to trip. When planning, I like to think about Magic Kingdom as my last park. Would like the final ride to be the Carousel of It’s a Small World or something like that where she can see it late at night. Mike: Magic Kingdom. Attraction: Not one attraction at all, but an attempt to see as many attractions as I can before the end of the day and park closing. Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is your last park and attraction for your trip? This Day in Disney History for 2/16: 1953: Newsweek article about Peter Pan talks about a future film, something called Beauty and the Beast, that is in the pipeline for a future release. Stump the Soph! Walt Disney World Railroad Office – Walter E. Disney A little bit of Walt “Well, “a beautiful tomorrow, just a dream away.” That says we’re going places. There’s progress ahead, and that’s just the mood we want for the whole pavilion. Here, for example, is a scale model of the General Electric Carousel Theatre—a theatre in which the audience itself moves in their seats around the stages. The actors? Well, they’re not real people, but they are a talented and interesting cast. We call them audio-animatronic figures, and they talk and act like human beings. The Carousel Theatre will present a warm and entertaining portrayal of how life has changed through electrical energy. The same kind of exciting and unique entertainment is what we’re planning for every area of the General Electric Pavilion. So, see you at the fair, and remember…- Walt Disney RICHARD SHERMAN, ROBERT SHERMAN, & WALT DISNEY (Singing) There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow… Coming next week: Top 3 Resort Restaurant Gems As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 298 – The Disney Treasure Trip Recap! The Disney Treasure Trip Recap! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 298, and in this episode we are sharing our thoughts from our time spent on the Disney Treasure in our Disney Treasure Trip Recap! We all looked at various items from our cruise and answered questions about what we thought! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: Have you ever wanted to get married on the steps of the Haunted Mansion? Well, for the first time, your wish can now be fulfilled at Disneyland Resort, where the Haunted Mansion Courtyard is being added as a location where you can complete your wedding vows or have a vow renewal. You can do so starting in July, 2026. It can accommodate up to 25 guests. You can also exchange your vows at Magnolia Park Terrace, just steps away from the Haunted Mansion. Lastly, if you are interested, you can also get married inside the Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Destiny starting in May, 2026! Brenda: I love these stories. Happy Birthday to Herb Maneloveg, who was recognized with a special Flag Retreat ceremony at the Magic Kingdom park on January 25th. He is a veteran of World War II where he fought at the Battle of the Bulge, is a Purple Heart recipient, and he was celebrating his 101st birthday. Mike: Special congratulations to Josh D’Amaro, who was named the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company. He will be taking over the reins with the upcoming  Annual Meeting on March 18, where he will succeed Bob Iger. In addition to this news, congratulations are also in order for Dana Walden, who has been named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What do you want us to explore and share about the Disney Treasure? Sheila said “All of the yummy treats and goodie’s.” Cindy said “Moana stage show” Amanda said “Adult activities!” Robin said “The Haunted Mansion Lounge!” Paula said “Character interactions.” Feature Topic: Trip Recap – The Disney Treasure! Questions to ponder: What was your favorite dining experience? Sophie: Really liked 1923. Classy, quieter, table right by the porthole window, Luca themed artifacts. The restaurant is all about Walt & Roy. Brenda: World of Marvel. Watching the clips from the movies is really cool. More active. Mike: Plaza de Coco. The theming and ambiance. The stage show was good, but a little bit loud. What was your favorite show on board the ship? Brenda: The Journey of Moana. Close second is Seas the Adventure. Mike: Beauty & The Beast. The others are all right up there as well. Sophie: Beauty & The Beast, everything else is tied for 2nd. Of our ports of call, which is your favorite? Mike: Tortola Sophie: Tortola Brenda: Castaway Cay What was your favorite meal on board the ship? Sophie: 1923: Ratatouille as well as pork medallions. My favorite dessert was Coconut tres leches (ordered two). Sun-dried tomato bread rolls. Brenda: Filet mignon at Plaza de Coco our first night. Quick service Daisy’s cheese pizza with no sauce. Mike: Plaza de Coco – Samosas & Enchiladas. Miguel’s Remember Me Sundae & Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar. Prime Rib. What other activities stood out most to you? Brenda: Wake up call with a pot of coffee with Butch on their verandah. I loved the trivia events we did! Mike: Villains Game Night, Encanto Celebration, Trivia teams. Sophie: Trivia events, especially Haunted Mansion trivia. Learn to draw events, crafts and coloring and exploring the ship. What was your favorite of the lounges? Mike: The Haunted Mansion Parlor Sophie: The Haunted Mansion Parlor Brenda: The Haunted Mansion Parlor Was there anything that surprised you the most about the cruise? Sophie: Surprised by the fact that there was so much to do on the ship! Brenda: Not a surprise, but very impressed with the beauty of the Disney Treasure. Appreciated the care that was taken in taking care of her food needs. Mike: The way God shows up wherever He wants. Lastly, what did you think of the Disney Treasure, and would you recommend it for someone looking to go on a cruise? Brenda: 1000% recommended, even the seven night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Mike: Totally would recommend Sophie: Absolutely would recommend, want to go back again. Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is your number 1 international bucket list destination? Sophie: Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basillica Mike: Israel, Jerusalem, Bethlehem This Day in Disney History for 2/9: 1914: Disney Legend, animator, and engineer Bill Justice is born. Stump the Soph! Rusty & Dusty – Cars A little bit of Walt “There is no magic in magic, it’s all in the details.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Saving the Best for Last Series: Last Park and Ride of your trip! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 297 – The Disney Treasure! The Disney Treasure! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Seas with Mickey! This is episode 297, and in this special episode we are sharing our daily recaps from our time spent on the Disney Treasure! This is a very special episode made up of several short videos we shot on board the ship, to see them all, click on this YouTube link to go to the Disney Treasure playlist I’ve got. Because of that, this is not a normal show rundown, so thanks for stopping by! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 296 – 26 Things to do in 2026! 26 Things to do in 2026! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 296, and our feature topic this week is 26 Things to do in 2026! Today’s episode is taking a look at our list of things we want to get accomplished in 2026! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: Coming to The Diamond Horseshoe on May 26, 2026: Jessie’s Roundup, the first show to be performed at the Horseshoe in over 20 years! It’s being dubbed as a western mix and should be a “Rootin’ Tootin” good time! It is slated to run from May 26th – September 8, 2026, so do your best to check it out! Sophie: Reopening in Spring 2026, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! We’re looking forward to it reopening! Brenda:The Limited Time overlay for Soarin’ will be starting around Memorial Day, which is May 25, 2026 this year. It is called Soarin’ Across America and will celebrate iconic American landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, the New York City skyline, and more, in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What should we put on our 2026 list, and what is on your personal 2026 list of things to accomplish? The answers will be revealed as part of our list! Feature Topic: 26 Things to do in 2026! The List: Brenda: My word for 2026 is DISCOVER. In keeping that in mind, here are some things I plan to do as part of my 26 things for 2026.  1. Discover the Disney Treasure – cruise for the first time on the ship. 2. Discover REST: Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy. I will be adhering to my father’s advice that he gave me many, many years ago, “you never get ahead by working on Sundays. Sunday is for church and family.” My guests who are traveling will have my phone number to text me in an emergency, but other than that, I will not be doing work on Sundays. 3. Discover new destinations in the U.S. – plan retirement trip to celebrate Butch’s retirement (Sept-Oct) 4. Discover the joy of traveling again with Josh, Kacie and Luna – plan annual Disney holiday trip 5. Find more togetherness with those I love most – set monthly gatherings with family (Sundays) 6. Discover financial security in sinking funds – pay $2000 toward 2027 RCCL cruise 7. Discover a new financial support method – apply and start receiving SS benefits on my 62nd bday. 8. Discover something new with my sisters – celebrate Pam’s 70th birthday with a trip 9. Discover new ways to support my family and friends. Listeners: 10) Chandler suggested we “Stay in a resort you have never stayed in before.” 11) Lori is excited about “Crate training Indiana Jones and integrating him into our family. That’s it!” 12) Chandler also said “Spend a non -Park day by visiting as many resorts as you can. (More than a Monorail or Skyliner Crawl.)” 13) PJ said “Attend Jollywood nights and get our daughter’s first haircut at Harmony barbershop.” 14) Paula said “Attend a Mickey Very Merry Christmas party.” 15) Paula also said “Definitely want another bracket challenge for 2026.” 16) Debbie said “I would like to try Hollywood studios jollywood nights at Christmas time” 17) Jeannette said “Volunteer at the food bank of NC! For me- start each day with a prayer, and pray over every meal.” Mike: 18) Record an episode of On the Road with Mickey from the Disney Treasure! 19) Attending PixieCon this year in October. 20) See about bringing Mom and Robin back to Disney for Christmas. 23) Adventuring with Cindy in North Carolina! 24) Attend North Carolina Annual Conference for church in June Sophie: 21) Complete the necessary preparations to go back to College and have a successful summer and fall semester. 22) Forming good Habits instead of Resolutions: Taking better care of myself, reading a daily devotional, getting in the habit of using a planner 25) Planning an April Trip to Disney right before school starts! 26) For all of us: Give God the First Fruits of our labor. Sophie’s Mikey’s Question of the Week: What do you want us to explore and share about the Disney Treasure? This Day in Disney History for 1/12: 1628: The Birth of Charles Perrault, the founder of the fairy tale genre! Stump the Soph! Mrs. Nesbitt from Monsters Inc. A little bit of Walt “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: On the Seas with Mickey – Disney Treasure! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 295 – 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do? 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do? Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 295, and our feature topic this week is 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do? Today’s episode is taking a look back at our list from 2025 and checking in to see how we did! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: Happily Ever After Fireworks returned to the Magic Kingdom this past January 1st, and will have nightly performances in 2026 at the Magic Kingdom! Mike: For the sixth year in a row, Port Canaveral was named “Best U.S. Cruise Homeport.” Congratulations! Sophie: Avatar: Fire And Ash has taken off! It just recently passed 760 million in sales at the Global Box Office! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is a Christmas Memory that you hold very close to your heart? Janette said “The 11pm Christmas Eve service, and celebrating Jesus’s birth IN church and leaving after midnight ON Christmas Day. ” What has been your favorite Question of the Week Question so far? Sheila said “Would you rather have an unlimited lifetime pass to any of the Disney parks or would you rather have unlimited Disney Cruise Sailings? However, you forfeit whichever option you don’t choose.” Paula said “My favorite was the restaurant question. I love to see what everyone’s favorites are so I can add them to my list for future trips.” Cindy said “What is your favorite Pixar short?” Brenda said “I’m sure it won’t surprise anyone that my favorite question so far is: ‘What is your favorite thing about Walt Disney, the man himself?’” Robin said “I liked the Pixie Dust question!” Robin also said “And the one about favorite guest on the show. ” My favorite question has been “What is the first ride that you remember riding at Disneyland or Walt Disney World?” Feature Topic: 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do? The List: 1) Mike – Work towards bringing on a full-time team member for Tech Solutions. 2) Mike – Streamline my travel business – focus exclusively on Disney and Universal. 3) Mike – Remember to give thanks for all things. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of Christ Jesus in your life.” 4) Mike – Celebrate the ways that God has moved in my life, opening me up to be able to support so many people over the years. 5) Mike – Celebrate my parents – May 1st will be 61 years that they have been married. My Dad turned 85 on January 6, my Mom turns 83 in September. That they are still with us is truly a gift. 6) Mike – Celebrate all of the things that truly matter. My sister Robin and her husband Jim – celebrating 40 years of marriage in May. Cindy and I, celebrating 25 years of marriage in August. Sophie – turning 24 this year.  7) Mike – Celebrate that we started Tech Solutions 9 years ago this coming June. 8) Mike – Spring Training! 9) Mike – Working to make PixieCon a reality this year. 10) Sophie – Get a Driver’s License and put money towards a car 11) Sophie – Get a passport for international travel 12) Sophie – Use up my PTO for the year! 13) Sophie – Solo Trip to Disney 14) Sophie – Try out a new restaurant at Disney, looking at Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios. 15) Sophie – Revive my old Pin Trading Hobby – Trade 5 pins 16) Sophie – Plan a trip to Universal to see Epic Universe! 17) Sophie – Experience the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot/Living with the Land 18) Brenda – Plan a cruise on the Disney Treasure 19) Brenda – Focus travel business exclusively on Disney and Universal Studios 20) Brenda – Take a cruise in Europe 21) Brenda – First Disneyland trip with Aleya and McKinley + Oogie Boogie Bash! 22) Brenda – December Trip 23) Brenda – Book a 2027 Celebrity River Cruise 24) Brenda – March of Dimes Walk to honor Gunner in Heaven. 25) Brenda – Achieve Debt-free status! Sophie’s Question of the Week: What should we put on our 2026 list, and what is on your personal 2026 list of things to accomplish? This Day in Disney History for 1/5: 1955: Treasure Island! 1957: The eighth and final installment of “My Dad, Walt Disney” is released. Stump the Soph! Lotso Hugginbear from Toy Story 3 A little bit of Walt “Women are the best judges of anything we turn out. Their taste is very important. They are the theatergoers, they are the ones who drag the men in. If the women like it, to heck with the men.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: 26 Things to do in 2026! As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!

Episode 294 – 2025 Year in Review! 2025 Year in Review! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 294, and our feature topic this week is our 2025 Year in Review! Today’s episode is taking a look at our favorite episodes of the year! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: When it comes to Disney, one thing we’re always talking about is FOOD! Well, we just found out that the recipe for the Hot Chocolate that Judy made for Santa Claus in The Santa Clause movie is available online! The Ingredients     1 ½ cups Whole Milk     ½ cup Heavy Cream (Essential for that rich, magical texture!)     ½ cup High-quality Chocolate Chips (Milk chocolate for the classic sweetness, or semi-sweet for more depth)     1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (For extra chocolatey richness)     ½ tsp Vanilla Extract     1 pinch Salt (This makes the chocolate flavor pop!)     Optional: Whipped cream, marshmallows, or shaved chocolate for garnish. Step-by-Step Instructions Simmer: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat the mixture until it is just beginning to steam, but do not let it boil. Melt: Whisk in your chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and the pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is perfectly smooth. Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract for that final touch of warmth. The Judy Secret (Cool & Shake): Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Remember the rule: “Not too hot!” Pour the mixture into a thermos or a cocktail shaker. Safety Note: If using a shaker, be careful of the pressure that builds up with warm liquids—hold the lid down tight! Shake It: Shake vigorously for about 30–60 seconds. This aerates the chocolate, making it frothy, light, and velvety—exactly like the movie version. Serve: Pour into your favorite mug. If you really want to be authentic, serve it in a silver cup! Brenda: The Cinderella Castle repainting project will happen next month! January 2026 will be the date when the Castle is returned back to its classic look. Mike: I learned today that Disney Vlogger Adam the Woo, who’s given name is David Adam Williams, has passed away unexpectedly at age 51. The Disney community is a very tight community, and while I didn’t know him, I know that a lot of my friends did know him and are understandably upset. Here at On the Road with Mickey, we’re taking a moment to celebrate his accomplishments, and are praying for God’s Peace, Comfort, Strength, and Love to surround his family in their time of grief. May he rest in peace. Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is a Christmas Memory that you hold very close to your heart? No feedback this week due to operator error on Mike’s part. Stay tuned for the feedback next week! 🙂 Feature Topic: 2025 Year in Review Mike: Episodes #258 – #262, March 24 – April 21, 2025: March Madness Series Overall winner: Cosmic Rewind! Magic Kingdom #1: The Haunted Mansion Episode #280 & #281, September 1 & 8, 2025: Shining the Spotlight Series on Original Attractions of Disneyland & Walt Disney World. This or That at Disney! Episode #282 September 22, 2025 Brenda: Episode #253, February 10, 2025, Five Disney Magic Moments we’d love to experience! Episode #247, December 2, 2024, Celebrating Walt: The Lasting Legacy of a Life Well Lived. Sophie: March Madness Series – Episodes #258-#262 Disney Parks of the Future – Episode #285 Saving the Best for Last: The Last Meal of your Trip! – Episode #291 Sophie’s Question of the Week: What has been your favorite Question of the Week Question so far? This Day in Disney History for 12/29: 1951: Animator Andy Gaskill is born in Camden, New Jersey! Stump the Soph! Emile from Ratatouille A little bit of Walt “Physically, Disneyland would be a small world in itself- it would encompass the essence of the things that were good and true in American life. It would reflect the faith and challenge of the future, the entertainment, the interest in intelligently presented facts, the stimulation of imagination, the standards of health and achievement, and above all, a sense of strength, contentment, and well-being.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do? As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!