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November 18, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 245 – Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW! Episode 245 – Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW!Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 245 and this week our feature topic is Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW! This week, we’re talking about the best of the best when it comes to educational attractions at Walt Disney World. What is on your list? Let us know! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The Disney Treasure has arrived in Florida! Her maiden journey to Port Canaveral is now complete, and tomorrow night, November 19th at 8PM, on the Disney Parks Blog, you can watch a livestream of the Christening of the ship!
- Sophie: Also Disney Treasure news – on November 10th the Disney Treasure saved four people who were on a sinking catamaran – located over 200 miles from Bermuda! The crew sent a smaller ship to the catamaran, and the crew performed perfectly in saving those people. Well done!
- Mike: Walt Disney World Resort refurbishment news: Over at Wilderness Lodge, the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will be going through a refurbishment from Mid-May through September, 2025. Over at Port Orleans Riverside, refurbishment will happen in the Magnolia Bend section of the resort from April 2025 until January, 2026. Lastly, Pop Century will receive updates starting in late March 2025 through mid-February, 2026.
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- Email: [email protected]
- Listener Feedback on “Don’t Waste Your Time”
- Patti chimed in with a very good answer: “I have nothing. We always try to check everything out and experience different things we haven’t before.”
- Debbie said: “We do everything and hate missing anything. FYI: I forgot ..we don’t do everything in The Circus area.”
- Pam has a very well thought out answer: “The tea cups. They look fun. I want to like them but they make me nauseous.”
- Sheila and Chrissy have the same thought: “Waiting in line!”
- Lastly, Pam sent us an E-MAIL!!! Yay Pam! Here’s what she wrote: “Hey all. Really enjoyed the show and it gave me a few new things to think about. I have to add this though. Don’t waste your time laying in bed in the morning! Set that alarm on the phone in your room and let Mickey wake you up. Get up, get out, get to rope drop. It really can make a difference. You can nap later in the day or when you get home from your vacation. But take advantage of the early morning admission time and get out there and have fun! Mike, I know we’ve talked about this before. I can’t stand to waste my morning time at Disney. I’m raring and ready to get going in the morning. Just ask my 2 teenage granddaughters I had to “drag out of bed” last year when we took them for our girls trip. No many how many times I go, I can’t help myself from the go go go in the morning mentality. Keep up the great work.
- Feature Topic: Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW
- For this feature topic, we decided to list five attractions and talk about what makes them very unique. Here is our list of five:
- Hall of Presidents – Sophie
- Liberty Square, Magic Kingdom
- American Adventure – Brenda
- World Showcase, Epcot
- Spaceship Earth – Mike
- World Celebration, Epcot
- Living with the Land – Sophie
- World Nature, Epcot
- Kilimanjaro Safaris – Brenda
- Africa, Animal Kingdom
- This Day in Disney History for 11/18:
- 1928: Mickey Mouse stars in Steamboat Willie!
- Stump the Soph!
- The Little Mermaid – Grimsby, Max, and Eric
- A little bit of Walt
- “The immediate need for education and practice in using our natural resources of soil, forest, water, wildlife, and areas of inspirational beauty to the best advantage of all, for this generation and others to come, is again apparent to every observant citizen. My interest in these problems has been sharpened by our motion-picture production of wildlife subjects and the relation of animal life to all the other conservation issues during the past few years.”– Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Getting ready for our Disney Christmas Get Together!
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!
...more November 11, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 244 – Don’t Waste Your Time – Things to avoid at Disney! Episode 244 – Don’t Waste Your Time – Things to avoid at Disney!Don’t Waste Your Time – Things to avoid at Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 244 and this week our feature topic is Don’t Waste Your Time – Things to avoid at Disney! This week, we’re talking about things on our list that we don’t waste our time over at Disney. What is on your list? Let us know! Here’s what we talked about:
Read more: On the Road w/Mickey 244 – Don’t Waste Your Time – Things to avoid at Disney!
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: On November 1st, Animal Kingdom Park opened up an all-new morning menu at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora! Some of their breakfast delicacies include Tropical Pandoran Forest Fruits, a refreshing combination of yogurt, muesli, and honey, topped with tropical fruit for a naturally sweet start. If you’re craving a twist on a classic, the Cinnamon French Toast comes drizzled with blueberry cream cheese and passion fruit anglaise, served alongside a savory sausage link for a perfectly balanced bite. For a more savory start, the Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder Potato Hash is loaded with chorizo sausage and paired with a flavorful charred onion sauce that adds a rich, smoky finish. There are other options, but these sound appealing to me! What do you think?
- Brenda: We talked about the return of the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but one thing we didn’t mention is that this is the 25th anniversary of the first time this was created at the resort! There are 25 Hidden Mickeys on the structure for you to find to commemorate the anniversary! How many can you find?
- Sophie: EPCOT – what we’ve always known, it stands for Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow! During the Christmas season this year, there are two new holiday kitchens in CommuniCore Hall, one of which lets you sample innovative cookie creations and even decorate your own gingerbread triangle!
- Connect with us! Here’s how:
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- Email: [email protected]
- Listener Feedback
- Feature Topic: Don’t Waste Your Time: Five things to avoid doing at Disney
- Mike:
- 1) Astro Orbiter
- 2) The Boneyard
- 3) Dinosaur
- 4) It’s Tough to be a Bug!
- 5) Splitsville Luxury Lanes!
- Brenda:
- 1) Waiting in line at Starbucks or other quick service locations. Use MOBILE Order!
- 2) Don’t take shared ride service to the Magic Kingdom!
- 3) Waiting in line and then spending 20 – 30 minutes watching a show if you aren’t a show person!
- 4) Riding Mission SPACE.
- 5) Don’t waste your time trying to stay out of the rain unless there is lightning and thunder.
- Sophie:
- 1) Don’t bring your child on a scary ride!
- 2) Don’t waste your money buying clothes at Disney!
- 3) Do not go to Disney Springs on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night!
- 4) Trying to do everything!
- 5) Don’t waste your time walking to the ride to check the wait times! Use the app.
- This Day in Disney History for 11/11/2024:
- 1956: Walt Disney appears as a mystery guest on What’s My Line!
- If you have never seen this segment, take a look at it: https://youtu.be/7FRpJZWhxso?si=44RoF6_NwDK-bk-g&t=1042
- Stump the Soph!
- Robin Hood
- A little bit of Walt
- “Since the beginning of mankind, the fable-tellers have not only given us entertainment but a kind of wisdom, humor, and understanding that, like all true art, remains imperishable through the ages.” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Top 5 Educational Attractions at WDW
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!
...more November 04, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 243 – Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World Episode 243 – Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney WorldTop Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney WorldHey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 243 and this week our feature topic is our Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World! This week, we’re talking about Disney attractions that we find very relaxing. What is on your list? Let us know! Here’s what we talked about:
Read more: On the Road w/Mickey 243 – Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Disney World’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Construction is Underway! They handed out leftover pieces of gingerbread to guests as they were constructing the house!
- Mike: Universal Orlando Resort’s jolly destination-wide holidays celebration returns November 22 through December 31 – featuring Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Universal’s holiday parade featuring Macy’s, and more
- Brenda: The Disney Treasure has embarked on its transatlantic journey from Europe to Port Canaveral, it’s home port! She left on October 29th on a 4500 mile adventure that will take two weeks and include a stop in Funchal, Portugal.
- Connect with us! Here’s how:
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- Feature Topic: Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World
- Sophie:
- 5) The Haunted Mansion
- 4) Reflections of China
- 3) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- 2) Na’vi River Journey
- 1) Disney Skyliner
- HM) TTA, Carousel of Progress, Living with the Land, Hall of Presidents, American Adventure
- Mike:
- 5) Na’vi River Journey
- 4) it’s a small world
- 3) TTA
- 2) Carousel of Progress
- 1) WDW Railroad
- HM) Spaceship Earth, Peter Pan’s Flight, Mickey’s Philharmagic
- Brenda:
- 5) Spaceship Earth
- 4) Prince Charming Regal Carousel
- 3) One Man’s Dream
- 2) Carousel of Progress
- 1) TTA
- HM) it’s a small world, Frozen Sing-a-long
- This Day in Disney History for 11/4/2024:
- 1995: The Osborne Lights arrive at Walt Disney World property for the very first time.
- Stump the Soph!
- The Princess and the Frog – Lawrence, James, Ray
- A little bit of Walt
- “I use the whole plant for ideas. If the janitor has a good idea, I’d use it..” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Don’t Waste Your Time: Five things to avoid doing at Disney
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!
...more October 28, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 242 – Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to return Episode 242 – Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to returnPart 2 of Disney Foods that need to returnHey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 242 and this week our feature topic is Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to return. This week, we’re talking about Disney foods that you can’t find anymore from less than a year ago. How did we do? Well, you’re about to find out! Here’s what we talked about:
Read more: On the Road w/Mickey 242 – Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to return
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Are you looking to go to Walt Disney World in 2025? Well, until now, packages were only available through October – but now, you can do a WDW Package for November and December, 2025!
- Sophie: As we talked about last week, EPIC Universe opening date is May 22, 2025! And on October 22nd, the opportunity to secure your reservations opened up! Talk to Aunt Brenda or Daddy and they will be happy to help you navigate this new environment at Universal!
- Mike: Lightning Lane Premier Pass – an exclusive to Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resort guests that is being tried out as a pilot program. It’s a little bit like Universal Express Pass.
- 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]
- Feature Topic: Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to return (gone less than a year)! Also, foods that we never want to see go away!
- Brenda:
- The only one: Nutella Waffle
- Carrot Cake Cookie
- Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding at Raglan Road
- All the Cupcakes that Disney has ever made or will ever make for all creation!
- Cheshire Cat Tail
- Sophie:
- Food and Wine Festival
- Teriyaki Chicken Bao Buns
- France Pavilion – Macarons
- Sunset Blvd. Mocktail at the Hollywood Brown Derby
- The Grey Stuff Cupcake
- Regal Eagle – especially the White Cheddar Mac and Cheese! Also the Watermelon
- Mike:
- Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar
- Brownie Ice Cream Sundae at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
- Jumbo Turkey Leg
- Hot Dog
- The Soft Serve Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone at the Nandapar Food Truck in Animal Kingdom.
- This Day in Disney History for 10/28/2024:
- 1971: The Dapper Dans of Walt Disney World perform their first show outside of WDW!
- Stump the Soph!
- The Jungle Book– Raksha, Akela, Colonel Hathi
- A little bit of Walt
- “Fun and wonder are the important elements, in addition to quality in production and performance, which are most responsible for the success of Disney productions.” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Top Five Relaxing Attractions at Walt Disney World!
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!
...more October 21, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 241 – Part 1 of Disney Foods that need to return Episode 241 – Part 1 of Disney Foods that need to returnPart 1 of Disney Foods that need to returnHey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 241 and this week our feature topic is Part 1 of Disney Foods that need to return. This week, we’re talking about Disney foods that you can’t find anymore from further back in history. Next week we’ll be talking about Disney foods that have been gone for less than a year. Here’s what we talked about:
Read more: On the Road w/Mickey 241 – Part 1 of Disney Foods that need to return
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Huge refurbishment news from Disney – Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close on January 6, 2025 for a multi-year refurbishment! Look for a reopening sometime in 2026. This is likely part of the process of creating the Cars and Villains Lands.
- Sophie: Over at Disneyland, Louis’ Critter Club, the gift shop for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is set to open on November 13, two days before the opening of the attraction.
- Brenda: The narrators and information on dining packages was just dropped for the Candlelight Processional! Dining packages for the shows can be made beginning on October 29th.
- 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]
- Feature Topic: Part 1 of Disney Foods that need to return (gone more than a year)!
- Brenda:
- ‘Ohana’s – Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster Sauce
- Whispering Canyon Cafe
- House made banana french toast with bananas foster sauce
- Cajun Cad’s Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Flapjacks
- Smores dessert
- Be Our Guest quick service ***for breakfast and lunch
- Spirit of Aloha luau – Aloha pulled pork
- Bon Voyage Adventure Character Breakfast – Rapunzel and Flynn and Ariel and Eric – Trattoria Al Forno
- Sophie:
- The Main Street Bakery and it’s wonderful delectables
- Montecristo at Disneyland has changed
- Mike:
- Main Street Bakery, cinnamon rolls not as good at Gaston’s
- Garden Grille menu back in the day was better, but my memory escapes me as to what that was, lol.
- I miss the characters that used to be at Liberty Tree Tavern – Minnie Mouse and Pluto.
- This Day in Disney History for 10/21/2024:
- 1911: Disney Legend Mary Blair is born.
- Stump the Soph!
- The Aristocats
- A little bit of Walt
- “Ever since the beginning of wisdom, man has been fashioning a brighter light and a stronger glass to help him probe deeper and deeper into the marvels of nature’s secret world. . . Often we can’t explain what we see, but just looking is always a dramatic and thrilling experience.” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Part 2 of Disney Foods that need to return (gone less than a year)!
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!
...more October 14, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 240 – Which do we like better: DCL or Royal Caribbean? Episode 240 – Which do we like better: DCL or Royal Caribbean?Which do we like better: DCL or Royal Caribbean?Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 240 and this week our feature topic is Which do we like better: DCL or Royal Caribbean? In this episode, I’m sharing details on the cruise that my wife and I took on Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, the Utopia of the Seas, as well as answering the question of which cruise line we like better! Here’s what we talked about:
Read more: On the Road w/Mickey 240 – Which do we like better: DCL or Royal Caribbean?
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- At the time of recording, the State of Florida is being slammed by Hurricane Milton. Because of that, Cheddar just doesn’t mean as much. As a result, we here at On the Road with Mickey would like to pass along to everyone hearing that we are praying for all of you; we have all experienced storms like this before, and our prayer is for God to surround all of you with His protection now and in the aftermath.
- 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]
- Feature Topic: Which do we like better, DCL or Royal Caribbean?
- Verdict: Unanimously Disney!
- This Day in Disney History for 10/14/2024:
- 1971: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Attraction opens.
- Stump the Soph!
- Treasure Planet
- A little bit of Walt
- “Every person has his own ideas of the act of praying for God’s guidance, tolerance, and mercy to fulfill his duties and responsibilities. My own concept of prayer is not as a plea for special favors nor as a quick palliation for wrongs knowingly committed. A prayer, it seems to me, implies a promise as well as a request; at the highest level, prayer not only is a supplication for strength and guidance, but also becomes an affirmation of life and thus a reverent praise of God.” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: 2-Part Series: Disney Foods that need to return!
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!
...more September 30, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 239 – Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas! Episode 239 – Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas!Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 239 and this week our feature topic is Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas! In this episode, I’m sharing details on the cruise that my wife and I are taking on Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, the Utopia of the Seas! Here’s what we talked about:
Read more: On the Road w/Mickey 239 – Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas!
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to Epcot for the holidays – the Behind the Seeds: Glimmering Greenhouses walking tour! This tour, which is a one-hour journey through the greenhouses, just like the regular Behind the Seeds tour, but the greenhouses are all decked out in brilliant holiday lights! It is $45 per person and tours are running from November 29 – December 30 at 6PM and 7PM. The traditional tour will run during the day.
- Brenda: Breaking news! Star-Lord is on his way to reunite with his fellow Terrans over at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!
- 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]
- Listener Feedback – Lightning Lane
- I had an awesome text from my friend Pam, the one that requested this feature topic. She wrote: “Hey Mike! Thanks for the wonderful program about lightning lane etc! It answered all my questions and between Brenda’s excellent comments and yours and Sophie’s questions, I feel much better equipped to use the system now. Thank you all for a job well done!!”
- Feature Topic: Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas!
- Sail dates, October 4-7.
- Sailing out of Port Canaveral, stops in Nassau and Perfect Day at Coco Cay
- Stateroom 6318, an Oceanview Room with Balcony on Deck 6
- Traveling with other Pixie agents, excited to see them all!
- This Day in Disney History for September 30:
- 1928: Steamboat Willie second recording session
- Stump the Soph!
- Joe, Peg, & Tony from Lady & the Tramp
- A little bit of Walt
- “To translate the world’s great fairy tales, thrilling legends, stirring folk tales into visual theatrical presentations and to get back warm response of audiences in many lands have been for me an experience and a lifetime satisfaction beyond all value.” – Walt Disney
- Coming In Two Weeks: Which do we like better, DCL or Royal Caribbean?
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!
...more September 23, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 238 – The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass! Episode 238 – The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 238 and this week our feature topic is The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass! In this episode, Brenda teaches Sophie and I (and all our listeners that don’t know) all about the new Lightning Lane system! Here’s what we talked about:
Read more: On the Road w/Mickey 238 – The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The Disney Treasure left dock at Meyer Werft shipyard and was guided by tugboat down the Ems River toward open water for the first time! In the coming days, the Treasure will go through its sea trials, which are a series of rigorous tests to make sure she is ready for her transatlantic journey towards Port Canaveral! Take a look at this incredible photo, courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog!
- Sophie: We are recording this week on September 19th. I say that because today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Ahoy ye mateys!!!
- Mike: Over at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe, they have a brand new menu coming out! Disney is labeling it as a “create-your-own” menu concept! So, as an example, you’ll pick a base, such as a steamed tamale, rice bowl, nacho bowl, or a southwest Caesar salad, then you’ll add in one of three proteins. You’ve also got options via ala carte such a burger or plant based option, sides like barbecue-cheddar seasoned french fries, charro beans, and other options. Best news of all is that some of the fan favorites from before are still available, like the cilantro-lime rice and strawberry limeade slushy.
- 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]
- Listener Feedback: Disney in the Fall
- Teresa has a great tip: “Take part in the Halloween festivities – so much fun!!!!!”
- Deb has this to add: “My favorite time to go, I love everything fall & Halloween..Disney World knocks it out of the park. Weather, decorations and special events.”
- John added this: “Food and Wine at Epcot, Mickeys Not So Scary at least once. The Savanna ride at night at AKL.”
- Patti added her tips: “Best time to go. Weather is very mild, but there is always a chance for rain. Everyone really goes all out during Halloween Season. We drove by the new Epic Universe construction two weeks ago. Exciting to see the progress.”
- Lastly, Pam had this awesome suggestion that I totally forgot about! She wrote “If I’m not mistaken, and you’d know if I am, if you can plan a trip over Halloween and into Nov. 2-3, I’m thinking you can see both the beautiful fall/Halloween decor as well as the Christmas transformation. You can definitely verify, but if it’s true, it’s a great way to get 2 for 1.”
- Feature Topic: The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!
- Overview:
- LLMP replaced Genie+, LLSP replaced what was called Individual Lightning Lane
- Must be in your phone in your My Disney Experience app. You can make selections all day.
- New change, you can now make your LLMP up to 7 days early if you are a resort guest. If you are not a resort guest, you can purchase 3 days early.
- Should I purchase or not? That is totally up to you. It depends on the time of the year, how busy the parks are, if you can afford it, etc., what type of rides you want to ride, etc.
- Multi-Pass
- Animal Kingdom, just one tier.
- MK, tier one and tier two. Tier one, choose one. Tier two, choose two.
- Epcot, tier one and tier two. Tier one, choose one. Tier two, choose two.
- Hollywood Studios, tier one and tier two. Tier one, choose one. Tier two, choose two.
- That’s just at start, after you clock in you can choose from either tier.
- Single-Pass
- Animal Kingdom, Avatar, Flight of Passage
- Magic Kingdom, TRON, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance
- Pricing varies depending on dates and popularity.
- Important details:
- Make sure your My Disney Experience app is up to date.
- Make sure you have all of your family and friends included in your family and friends list!
- Make sure you have each person’s top 3 things they want to do to help in planning.
- With Multi-Pass you get on-ride photo and videos into your account. You need, though, to have some sort of bluetooth feature on a device to receive those.
- Know how tall your kids are because if they are too short they won’t be able to ride.
- This Day in Disney History for September 23:
- 2001: The flags are returned to full height for the first time since 9/11; Walt Disney’s One Man’s Dream opens at Disney’s MGM Studios.
- Stump the Soph!
- Zootopia
- A little bit of Walt
- (On Disneyland) “It has that thing – the imagination, and the feeling of happy excitement – I knew when I was a kid.” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Getting Ready for our next Cruise — The Utopia of the Seas!
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!
...more September 16, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 237 – Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney! Episode 237 – Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 237 and this week our feature topic is Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney! In this episode, we look at the calendar, and how Autumn is almost upon us! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: The hearts of the world are a little heavier now as we learned of the passing of Class of 2019 Disney Legend James Earl Jones at the age of 93 on September 9th. There are so many roles he was in; from the voice of Darth Vader, to Mufasa in The Lion King, my favorite is the impact he had in the movie Field of Dreams as the writer Terence Mann. We here at On the Road with Mickey extend our prayers to his family and friends that grieve his loss, and to a world that knew him through his work, and seems a little dimmer today.
- Brenda: Whoop de doo! Or is it Hoop Dee Doo! Yes, that’s right, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 5th!
- Sophie: Over at the Magic Kingdom, TRON Lightcycle/Run removed the Virtual Queue and switched to standby instead. The change started on September 9th.
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- Listener Feedback: ABCs of Disney
- Chandler chimed in on our question about the letter T! He said: “Tigger. He’s wonderful, bouncy, fun, fun, fun.”
- Feature Topic: Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!
- Mike
- Be aware of early closings due to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Sunscreen still a must
- Take in the scenery with all of the fall decorations on display!
- If you are able to, take a day to enjoy the Food & Wine Festival kiosks! Perhaps eat around the world that day instead of making a table service reservation.
- If you have the Disney Dining Plan, you can use your credits for snacks at the kiosks, but you’ll go through your snack credits really quickly. Another option is to purchase a gift card with the wrist band and load up some money on that and use that for paying for your snacks at the F&W.
- I like to visit attractions that are more in-line with the season. For example, in the fall we’ve got Halloween, so The Haunted Mansion is a must.
- Beautiful skies, crisp temperatures, these kinds of days are made for Disney attractions. Tom Sawyer Island, enjoy it one last time while we still can! We don’t go here very often, but a stroll through Storybook Circus sounds really enticing to me right now. Perhaps a climb into Swiss Family Treehouse as well?
- If you are going to Animal Kingdom, a trip on the Safari, and a visit to Rafiki’s Planet Watch sound incredible also.
- Of course, it’s great any time of year, but on a cool Autumn day, a ride on the Walt Disney World Railroad would be the pièce de résistance on a great day at the Magic Kingdom!
- Brenda
- Don’t forget that there are a lot of activities at your resort to enjoy!
- Poolside activities, games, family friendly, carriage ride at Riverside
- Tie-Dye shirts, campfires, silent disco, and on and on!
- Heated pools! Enjoy the pools
- Take advantage of enjoying things that you can’t enjoy at home! Namely, the Food & Wine Festival!
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney’s Jollywood Nights!
- Resort Hopping to check out other resorts and plan and dream about where you might want to stay next time!
- Don’t forget about rider swap! The parents can swap who rides without waiting as long in lines.
- December 7th and 8th, Dapper Days! December 7th is Hollywood Studios, and December 8th is Animal Kingdom!
- The Candlelight Processional at Epcot, the Biblical story of Christmas; Scripture readings, put to music. Phenomenal!
- Sophie
- Dress in layers – Average temperatures in September are 90 for the high and 73 for the low. For October it is 85/66.
- Remember the water parks. Blizzard Beach/Typhoon Lagoon. Rotating operational schedules.
- Food & Wine Festival foods! Teriyaki Bao Buns!
- Decorating your Resort Hotel Room!
- MNSSHP & Oogie Boogie Bash – Costumes and Decor
- This Day in Disney History for September 16:
- 2001: Walt: The Man Behind the Myth
- Stump the Soph!
- Wreck it Ralph
- A little bit of Walt
- “No matter what the provocation, I never fire a man who is honestly trying to deliver a job. Few workers who become established at the Disney Studio ever leave voluntarily or otherwise, and many have been on the payroll all their working lives.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!
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!
...more September 09, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 236 – The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T! Episode 236 – The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T!The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 236 and this week our feature topic is The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T! In this episode, we continue our ABC series with the things that we like that start with the letter T! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to Hollywood Studios in the Summer of 2025 – an all new Villains Show, featuring such villains as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent, among others! It will be where the Lightning McQueen Racing Academy is, so if you want to see that one last time, check it out before it closes on October 7th.
- Mike: The 2024 Christmas season is arriving at Disneyland Resort beginning November 15th! Continuing through January 6th, 2025, there will be a lot of holiday fun to be had! Let us know if you are going to be there during that time, and tell us what it was like!
- Brenda: On Disney Cruise Line news, bookings for the Disney Destiny will begin on September 12! The maiden voyage will be out of Port Everglades on November 20, 2025 for a four-night cruise. After the maiden voyage, the inaugural season will be four and five night cruises to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Every cruise will feature a stop at either Castaway Cay or Lookout Cay – and some will have both! Lastly, don’t forget about Cask and Cannon, the new pub inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean!
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- Listener Feedback: Disney Recipes
- Kourtney offered up this delicacy: “Cheeseburger spring rolls!!! It’s a favorite in our house”
- Sheila said: “Gaston’s tavern cinnamon rolls” and added a tip for us “I finally figured it out making with cake flour makes them so light and fluffy”
- Friend of the show Cindy added her favorites: “I loved the Chicken and Waffles from the Honey Bee-stro (F&G) and the Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib from Pastoral Palate (FOTA). The beef is probably the best savory dish I’ve ever had at a festival!”
- Feature Topic: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter T!
- Sophie
- Tiana
- TRON
- Thunder Mountain Railroad
- The Three Caballeros!
- Tree of Life
- Tiki Room
- Twinings Tea
- Tramp
- Timon, Timothy, Triton, Tweedledee and Tweedledum
- Mike
- Tinkerbell
- TTA
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Tom Sawyer Island
- Tusker House Restaurant
- Turtle Talk w/ Crush
- Turkey Leg
- Thumper
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Brenda
- Tigger
- Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Toy Story Midway Mania
- Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
- Test Track
- Tiffin’s Restaurant
- Triceratops Spin
- Treats
- Tickets
- This Day in Disney History for September 9:
- 1988: Tokyo Disneyland welcomes it’s 60-millionth guest!
- Stump the Soph!
- Frozen – Kai, Gerda, Marshmallow
- A little bit of Walt
- “”Why worry? If you’ve done the very best you can, worrying won’t make it any better.” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!
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!
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