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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.
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- Listener Feedback: Disney in the Fall
- Teresa has a great tip: “Take part in the Halloween festivities – so much fun!!!!!”
- Deb has this to add: “My favorite time to go, I love everything fall & Halloween..Disney World knocks it out of the park. Weather, decorations and special events.”
- John added this: “Food and Wine at Epcot, Mickeys Not So Scary at least once. The Savanna ride at night at AKL.”
- Patti added her tips: “Best time to go. Weather is very mild, but there is always a chance for rain. Everyone really goes all out during Halloween Season. We drove by the new Epic Universe construction two weeks ago. Exciting to see the progress.”
- Lastly, Pam had this awesome suggestion that I totally forgot about! She wrote “If I’m not mistaken, and you’d know if I am, if you can plan a trip over Halloween and into Nov. 2-3, I’m thinking you can see both the beautiful fall/Halloween decor as well as the Christmas transformation. You can definitely verify, but if it’s true, it’s a great way to get 2 for 1.”
- Feature Topic: The ins and outs of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single-Pass!
- Overview:
- LLMP replaced Genie+, LLSP replaced what was called Individual Lightning Lane
- Must be in your phone in your My Disney Experience app. You can make selections all day.
- New change, you can now make your LLMP up to 7 days early if you are a resort guest. If you are not a resort guest, you can purchase 3 days early.
- Should I purchase or not? That is totally up to you. It depends on the time of the year, how busy the parks are, if you can afford it, etc., what type of rides you want to ride, etc.
- Multi-Pass
- Animal Kingdom, just one tier.
- MK, tier one and tier two. Tier one, choose one. Tier two, choose two.
- Epcot, tier one and tier two. Tier one, choose one. Tier two, choose two.
- Hollywood Studios, tier one and tier two. Tier one, choose one. Tier two, choose two.
- That’s just at start, after you clock in you can choose from either tier.
- Single-Pass
- Animal Kingdom, Avatar, Flight of Passage
- Magic Kingdom, TRON, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance
- Pricing varies depending on dates and popularity.
- Important details:
- Make sure your My Disney Experience app is up to date.
- Make sure you have all of your family and friends included in your family and friends list!
- Make sure you have each person’s top 3 things they want to do to help in planning.
- With Multi-Pass you get on-ride photo and videos into your account. You need, though, to have some sort of bluetooth feature on a device to receive those.
- Know how tall your kids are because if they are too short they won’t be able to ride.
- This Day in Disney History for September 23:
- 2001: The flags are returned to full height for the first time since 9/11; Walt Disney’s One Man’s Dream opens at Disney’s MGM Studios.
- Stump the Soph!
- Zootopia
- A little bit of Walt
- (On Disneyland) “It has that thing – the imagination, and the feeling of happy excitement – I knew when I was a kid.” – Walt Disney
- 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!
...more September 02, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 235 – Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home! Episode 235 – Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home!Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 235 and this week our feature topic is Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home! In this episode, we have switched roles around for fun, and we’re also talking about Disney recipes we make at home! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Disney After Hours is back for 2025! These are specialty tickets that you purchase to get extended hours at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, or Hollywood Studios on select nights. For Magic Kingdom and Epcot, the after hours times are from 10PM – 1AM, and you can get in starting at 7PM. For Hollywood Studios, the hours are from 9:30PM – 12:30AM, and again, you can get in starting at 7PM. Dates vary so reach out to us if you want to add after hours tickets into your vacation planning!
- Sophie: The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is upon us! It started last week on August 29th and continues through November 23rd this year. I’m here to tell you all about the FOOD!
- At CommuniCore Hall, you can find the Macatizers Menu with four different types of Mac & Cheese!
- Near Mission: SPACE is the Coastal Eats Menu, where Daddy can enjoy the Warm Water Lobster Tail with garlic butter.
- In World Showcase there are a lot of options, of course, but one that piques my interest is in China, the Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet and spicy sauce, and the Crispy Duck Bao Bun with hoisin sauce!
- Lastly, don’t forget about our favorites in Canada: The Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll and the Filet Mignon with mushrooms, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs mashed potatoes, and Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs butter!
- Here’s the link to the whole lineup: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-epcot-international-food-wine-festival-2024/
- Bon Appetit!
- Mike: Starting last week (August 29th to be exact) and continuing through November 3rd, the Darker side of magic is back at Universal Orlando Resort as the Death Eaters are back at Diagon Alley!
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- Feature Topic: Role Reversal & Disney Recipes we make at home!
- Brenda
- ‘Ohana Honey Coriander Chicken Wings
- Sophie
- Mint Julep
- Monte Cristo Sandwich
- Mike
- Bengal Skewers
- Caramel Popcorn
- This Day in Disney History for September 2:
- 1979: The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction opens in Disneyland’s Frontierland.
- Stump the Mike
- Mary Poppins – Uncle Albert, Admiral Boom, Jane Banks
- A little bit of Walt
- “I like corn.” “When I was a kid, a book I read advised young artists to be themselves. That decided it for me. I was a corny kind of guy, so I went in for corn.” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter T!
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 August 26, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 234 – Planning our December Trips! Episode 234 – Planning our December Trips!Planning our December Trips!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 234 and this week our feature topic is Planning our December Trips! In this episode, we are looking at our upcoming holiday trips to Walt Disney World, and what we want to do while there! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: More information out of D23 – Indiana Jones and Encanto attractions are coming to Animal Kingdom, and replacing “It’s tough to be a bug” in the Tree of Life Theater is Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
- Brenda: Coming to the Magic Kingdom next summer – an all-new nighttime parade, called “Disney Starlight!”
- Sophie: Coming to Disney California Adventure in the future – the very first Coco attraction in a Disney park!
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- Listener Feedback:
- Feature Topic: Planning our December trips!
- Mike
- December 6-9; staying at the Contemporary; going to the Christmas party December 8th.
- Monorail to the Grand Floridian
- Low key trip; easy day at Epcot, easy day at Magic Kingdom for the Party.
- Brenda
- December 3-10, 2024
- 16 hour drive from Texas to Orlando!
- Port Orleans Riverside – quiet time, drinking coffee in cool, crisp weather
- Dining:
- Mike & Sophie Challenge – Boatwright’s Dining Hall bread pudding. Sunday, December 8th for lunch!
- Disney Shopping for Christmas ornaments
- Sophie
- December 7, Epcot for the Candlelight Processional
- Where to eat?
- Rose & Crown?
- Via Napoli
- What to ride?
- EVERYTHING!
- TRON and Guardians of the Galaxy
- Relaxation, recreation, and regeneration.
- This Day in Disney History for August 26:
- 1918: Walt Disney enlists in the American Ambulance Corps
- Stump the Soph
- Cars
- A little bit of Walt
- “The inclination of my life—the motto, you might call it—has been to do things and make things which will give pleasure to people in new and amusing ways. By doing that I please and satisfy myself. It is my wish to delight all members of the family, young and old, parent and child, in the kind of entertainment my associates and I turn out of our studio in Burbank, California.” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Disney Recipes we make at home!
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 August 19, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 233 – Disney Legends 2024! Episode 233 – Disney Legends 2024!Disney Legends 2024!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 233 and this week our feature topic is a look at the Disney Legends 2024! In this episode, we are looking at the 2024 list of Disney Legends, and we’re each taking a big look at two of them! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: Coming to Hollywood Studios! Monster’s Inc. Land! Featuring the very first suspension coaster ever in a Disney Park. Picture yourself riding through the factory hanging from a door! That’s what we’re looking at!
- Mike: Coming to Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom – a Cars themed land with two attractions! One will take you on a thrilling rally race through the mountains. The second has less information but will be more for the kids in the family and will be fun for the whole family.
- Brenda: There is so much that came out of D23 that we can’t possibly cover it all, but I’m going to talk about how the Disney Cruise Line is ramping up their game even more! They announced that there will be 4 more cruise ships on the horizon; so if you are counting, we have 5 currently, there are four about to open up soon, and these new four bring the total to 13! In addition, the signature production for the Disney Destiny (sailing next year) is going to be “Disney Hercules”, and on the Disney Treasure will be the brand new stage production “Disney The Tale of Moana.” featuring a 15 foot tall puppet of Te Ka, the largest ever produced for a Disney Cruise Line show!
- Sophie: Coming to Disneyland next year for the 70th Anniversary: A Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Figure! For the first time ever, when it debuts in 2025, you’ll actually be able to see Walt Disney through the magic of Audio-Animatronics technology in “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” The attraction will debut inside the Main Street Opera House, and after its initial run, the attraction will play in rotation with “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.” So tell me, Brenda and Daddy, what do you think? And to our listeners, what do you think? Let us know in the Facebook page or in the comments!
- Connect with us! Here’s how:
- Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey
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- Email: [email protected]
- Listener Feedback: Top 5 US Destinations
- We had a great amount of feedback! Thanks everyone for giving us your choices!
- Chrissy from BCOM wrote: “Hawaii, Vegas, Guam( want to go back), Texas, and California”
- Stephanie said “Ruby Falls, TN”
- Lee from Disleelandia said “MI is a beautiful State and it has the Henry Ford Museum along with Greenfield Village. It’s as close to Disney as you can get without going to Disney!”
- The Silent Partner said “Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Florida, Outer Banks, Tweetsie Railroad/Grandfather Mountain”
- Pam chimed in and said “(WDW Florida.)
Maine.
Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia.
Salem, Massachusetts.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Chicago, Illinois.- Deb said “Alaska, Albuquerque NM, and #1 Disney World…”
- Chris from BCOM said “Disney world, Virginia Beach, Las Vegas, Charlestown mass, and Fayetteville NC”
- Sandi said “DisneyWorld, Blue Ridge Parkway VA and NC, Kona HI, Outer Banks NC, and home”
- Feature Topic: 2024 Disney Legends!
- We here at On the Road with Mickey would like to congratulate the entire 2024 class of Disney Legends!
- Colleen Atwood
- Angela Bassett
- Martha Blanding
- James Brooks
- James Cameron
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Miley Cyrus
- Steve Ditko
- Harrison Ford
- Mark Henn
- Frank Oz
- Kelly Ripa
- Joe Rohde
- John Williams
- Sophie
- Harrison Ford
- Mark Henn
- Mike
- John Williams
- The creator of the music for more than 100 films, including all nine Star Wars films and all five Indiana Jones films. Attended the Julliard School. Five time Academy Award winner, 54 time Oscar nominated…second in Oscar nominations to Walt Disney’s 59. Recipient of seven British Academy Awards, known as the BAFTA, 26 Grammys, four Golden Globes, five Emmys, as well as the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honors, and an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
- In my opinion, what makes a Disney movie unforgettable is the music, and in the movies for Star Wars and Indiana Jones, I would suggest that there are very few people who wouldn’t know the movies when they heard a score of the music from them. One of the best music scores for me is from The Phantom Menace, where Qui-Gon Jin, Darth Maul, and Obi-Wan Kenobi are dueling. I don’t care where I am, when I hear a piece of that music, I see the scene in the film immediately. That is the brilliance of John Williams, and that is why John Williams is a Disney Legend.
- Frank Oz
- Born Frank Richard Oznowicz on May 25, 1944, in Hereford, England.
- Miss Piggy
- Fozzie Bear
- Animal
- Sam Eagle
- Grover
- Cookie Monster
- Bert
- Yoda
- When you hear all of those incredible characters, it continually amazes me that Frank Oz voiced every single one of them.
- Jim Henson had originally been contacted by Lucas about possibly performing Yoda. Henson was preoccupied and suggested Oz to be assigned as chief puppeteer and as creative consultant. Oz performed the voice and puppet for Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Oz also provided the voice of the computer-generated imagery (CGI) Yoda in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The conversion to CGI was met with some criticism among fans but Oz himself said that was “exactly what [Lucas] should have done.” Oz had a great deal of creative input on the character and was himself responsible for creating the character’s trademark syntax. Oz reprised his vocal role as Yoda in Disney’s Star Tours–The Adventures Continue attraction at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and in the Star Wars Rebels episodes “Path of the Jedi” and “Shroud of Darkness.” He again reprised Yoda in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
- Frank Oz also voiced characters in other Disney movies, including Subconscious Guard Dave in Inside Out and inside Out 2. Somewhat tongue in cheek, Frank Oz was quoted as saying that he hopes that Disney gets someone else for subsequent films so that they won’t have to rely on him for the success of the film!
- Frank’s other movie roles included Jeff Fungus in Monster’s Inc., voices for Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Sam Eagle in Muppet Vision 3D, and some directing roles as well.
- Brenda
- Joe Rohde
- Martha Blanding
- This Day in Disney History for August 19:
- 2011: D23 Expo kicks off!
- Stump the Soph
- The Great Mouse Detective
- A little bit of Walt
- “Whatever we have accomplished is due to the combined effort. The organization must be with you, or you can’t get it done. – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Planning our December trips!
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 August 12, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 232 – Our Top 5 US Destinations! Episode 232 – Our Top 5 US Destinations!Our Top 5 US Destinations!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 232 and this week our feature topic is Our Top 5 US Destinations! In this episode, we are going beyond the parks and taking a look at our lists for our favorite destinations in the United States! We had a great time recording this and I hope you enjoy it as well! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Disney has recently released more details about their latest ship, Disney Destiny which will begin sailing from Port Everglades in November 2025. The theme of the ship is ‘Heroes and Villains’ and, as a Marvel fanatic, I feel like this ship is meant for me. The stern will feature Spiderman and the statue in the grand atrium will be Black Panther. This ship will feature some really cool bar offerings including: a Cruella DeVil-themed Piano Bar (De Vil’s), as well as Cask and Cannon, a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed pub. There is even a Dr. Strange-themed bar called The Sanctum. And finally, they will be including the Haunted Mansion Parlor like the one that will be featured on the Disney Treasure later this year. There will be some truly amazing dining experiences like The Lion King Dinner show. Plus, the Avengers will be represented at the Spiderman-featured Worlds of Marvel dining experience, and there will be a 1923 just like on the Disney Wish. Disney Seas the Adventure and the broadway-style production of Frozen will be two of the shows onboard as well. Again, coming to Port Everglades in November 2025 and reservations can be booked on September 10. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an amazing cruising experience.
- Sophie: If you are going to be going to one of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties, you need to know where you get your candy. Here are the locations:
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- Feature Topic: Our Top 5 US Travel Destinations
- Brenda
- 5) Mackinac Island, MI and Oahu, HI
- 4) Stowe, VT
- 3) North Conway, NH
- 2) Disneyland Resort, California
- 1) Walt Disney World, FL
- Sophie
- 5) Little Diomede Island, Alaska
- 4) Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
- 3) Biltmore, Asheville, NC
- 2) The Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CA
- 1) Old Salem, Winston-Salem, NC
- Mike
- 5) Boston, Massachusetts
- 4) Washington, DC
- 3) Yellowstone National Park, WY
- 2) The Grand Canyon
- 1) Walt Disney World, FL
- This Day in Disney History for August 12:
- 1929: Trademark issued for Mickey Mouse to Walt Disney.
- Stump the Soph
- The Sword and the Stone
- A little bit of Walt
- “If I can’t find a theme, I can’t make a film anyone else will feel. I can’t laugh at intellectual humor. I’m just corny enough to like to have a story hit me over the heart.” – Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: 2024 Disney Legends!
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 August 05, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 231 – Mike’s Disney Trivia! Episode 231 – Mike’s Disney Trivia!Mike’s Disney Trivia!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 231 and this week our feature topic is Mike’s Disney Trivia! In this episode, we are doing some Disney trivia! I ask the questions, and Brenda and Sophie see if they can get them correct! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: The team at Universal has been releasing information in stages about the new Epic Universe park. Today, they released a great video that goes into all that we can experience in the Ministry of Magic section of the park! It’s a great video and well worth checking out! Introducing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™
- Brenda: The Momma in me is just beaming at this bit of Cheddar. Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed four new Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals this summer! Penne was born to Heidi on June 13th; Heidi’s first foal, Asha, just had her first baby (a boy) on July 8th, so that’s 3 generations of zebras! 2nd time Mom Juno had a girl, Cada, and second time Mom Aziza delivered a healthy baby boy on July 16th; they are still bonding backstage before venturing out into the savanna.
- Sophie: Friday, August 9th, marks the 55th Anniversary of The Haunted Mansion! The Disneyland version just reopened with it’s Holiday theming on July 29th!
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- Listener Feedback: Hogwarts House!
- Heidi said “Ravenclaw. Because that’s the house I tested into. (You can’t just pick for fun.). I’m 100% sure you’re a Hufflepuff.”
- Crystal said “Gryffindor! Cuz that’s where I was sorted. I like to think I’m brave. I stand up for my friends. I like adventure.
If I was a character I think I’d be Professor McGonagall. She’s tough on the outside but has a soft inner core. Follows the rules but knows when to break them.
If I had a job I’d be a curse breaker. In the real world looking back on a 24 year career already if I had a choice knowing what I know now, money wasn’t an option for school or earnings or time away from family wouldn’t make me sad, I’d have been an ER doctor or a storm chaser.”- My sister Robin said “Slytherin because I am resourceful, clever, ambitious, and determined!
If I could be any character it would be Nymphadora Tonks. She is fun, resourceful, determined, and clever. She did her job well!”- Chrissy said “Ravenclaw cause all the tests say i’m that and they are blue.”
- Chandler said “I’m sorry. There’s some static. I can’t quite hear what you’re saying or asking. If it’s a Disney question, could you repeat?”
- Feature Topic: Mike’s Disney Trivia!
- Question: What is the name of the toy store in Toy Story 2? Answer: Al’s Toy Barn
- Question: What is the name of Ariel and Prince Eric’s daughter? Answer: Princess Melody
- Question: How many brothers does Prince Hans of the Southern Isles have in Frozen? Answer: 12
- Question: What were Mickey Mouse’s first words ever spoken? Answer: Hot dog!
- Question: What’s the name of the circus in the 1941 animated film Dumbo? Answer: WDP Circus (a reference to Walt Disney Productions)
- Question: Who is Remy’s culinary hero in Ratatouille? Answer: Chef Auguste Gusteau
- Question: What are the three mountains in Magic Kingdom? Answer: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Railroad Mountain
- Question: How many stones were used to make Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom? Answer: (Trick question) None!
- Question: Which classic movie is Wall-E a fan of? Answer: Hello, Dolly!
- Question: Mike and Sulley joined which fraternity in Monsters University? Answer: Oozma Kappa
- Question: World Showcase consists of how many countries? Answer: 11
- Question: What is the name of Disney’s private island? Answer: Castaway Cay
- Question: Which Pixar character said: “Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it”? Answer: Merida
- Question: How many theme parks are at Walt Disney World? Answer: The resort is comprised of four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Question: When did Disney World first open to the public? Answer: October 1st, 1971
- Question: What is the distance between trash cans at Disney World? Answer: 30 steps
- Question: What is the oldest attraction in Magic Kingdom? Answer: Prince Charming Regal Carousel
- Question: Which tree sits prominently in Liberty Square? Answer: The Liberty Tree
- Question: What attraction in Disney World was “flight-tested” by U.S. astronauts before it was opened to the public? Answer: Space Mountain
- Question: What number is shown above the entrance to the Hall of Presidents? Answer: 1787
- Question: How tall is Spaceship Earth? Answer: 180 feet
- Question: How tall is Cinderella’s Castle? Answer: 189 feet
- Question: Who was the first cartoon character to receive a plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Answer: Mickey Mouse
- Question: Who is the mascot of Blizzard Beach? Answer: Ice Gator
- Question: Which is the smallest theme park at Disney World? Answer: Magic Kingdom, at 107 acres
- Question: Which is the largest theme park at Disney World? Answer: Animal Kingdom at 580 acres
- Question: How much were admission prices when Walt Disney World first opened? Answer: $3.50
- Question: What is the name given to a Walt Disney World employee? There are roughly 62,000 working at the park, making it one of the largest single-site employers in the country. Answer: Cast Members
- Question: What is the name of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror hotel? Answer: Hollywood Tower Hotel
- Question: How many carvings does Animal Kingdom’s iconic Tree of Life have? Answer: There are 325 carvings
- Question: What is the tallest attraction in Animal Kingdom? Answer: Expedition Everest at 199 feet.
- Question: What is the most popular food at the Disney parks? Answer: The Mickey-shaped ice cream bar.
- This Day in Disney History for August 5:
- 1999: Production begins on Lilo & Stitch
- Stump the Soph
- Ripslinger, Lil’ Dipper, Dusty – Planes
- A little bit of Walt
- “I knew if this business was ever to get anywhere, if this business was ever to grow, it could never do it by having to answer to someone unsympathetic to its possibilities, by having to answer to someone with only one thought or interest, namely profits. For my idea of how to make profits has differed greatly from those who generally control businesses such as ours. I have blind faith in the policy that quality, tempered with good judgment and showmanship, will win against all odds.”– Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: – Our Top 5 US Destinations
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 July 29, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 230 – What is your Hogwarts House…and WHY? Episode 230 – What is your Hogwarts House…and WHY?What is your Hogwarts House…and WHY?Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 230 and this week our feature topic is What is your Hogwarts House…and WHY? In this episode, we are taking a deep dive at what makes us each a proud member of the House we have been sorted into! We also get into a little side topic at the end, so be sure and listen all the way through! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Sophie: In Polynesian Resort news, we learned that the construction around the resort will continue through 2026.
- Mike: One neat piece of cheddar – Cinemark movies is going to be showing the entire series of Harry Potter movies in the theaters from August 25 – September 1, 2024!
- Brenda: Guests of Walt Disney World resorts are now receiving 1-page cards with front and back instructions on using LLMP and LLSP.
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- Listener Feedback: ABC’s of Disney!
- John has an excellent list. Here’s what he wrote: “Spaceship Earth, Soarin, Seven Dwarf Mine Train, Space Mountain, Slinky Dog Ride, Star Tours, And Star Wars Rise of the Resistance. Sorry can’t pick just one.”
- Pam included in her list also Soarin and Star Tours!
- Chandler also added Satuli’s Canteen to the list!
- Feature Topic: What is your Hogwarts House…and WHY?
- Sophie:
- Ravenclaw!
- The Intelligent House
- “Wit beyond Measure is Man’s Greatest Treasure” – Ravenclaw motto
- Common room access is by way of a riddle
- Common room is in the tower
- Blue colors
- The sky is enchanted to show what the conditions are – not certain if that is canon.
- Not just book smart, but also an ideas person. Creative minds
- Mike:
- Gryffindor!
- The Brave House
- Courageous, Chivalrous, and decently clever
- “Forti Animo Estote” – Gryffindor motto
- Brave enough to ask to be a Gryffindor
- Bold
- Loyalty toward others
- Brenda:
- Hufflepuff!
- The Loyal House
- “True and Unafraid of Toil” “Honestas ante Honores” – Hufflepuff mottos
- Extremely devoted to their causes, but not to the point of foregoing their values
- Strong Moral compass, loyal, hardworking, kind
- Happy and positive
- The only house to have a booby-trapped door
- Sophie: Luna Lovegood, Open a bakery in Diagon Alley
- Brenda: Mrs. Weasley, Childrens type ministry
- Mike: Fred Weasley, Auror
- This Day in Disney History for July 29:
- 1999: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
- Stump the Soph
- The Black Cauldron
- A little bit of Walt
- “Leadership implies a strong faith or belief in something. It may be a cause, an institution, a political or business operation, in which a man takes active direction by virtue of his faith and self-assurance. And, of course, leadership means a group, large or small, which is willing to entrust such authority to a man – or a woman – in judgment, wisdom, personal appeal, and proven competence.”– Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: Mike’s Disney Trivia!
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 July 22, 2024On the Road w/Mickey 229 – The ABC’s of Disney: Things that we like that start with the letter S! Episode 229 – The ABC’s of Disney: Things that we like that start with the letter S!The ABC’s of Disney: Things that we like that start with the letter S!Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 229 and this week our feature topis is our The ABC’s of Disney: Things that we like that start with the letter S! In this episode, we are looking at those things at Disney that we like that start with the letter S! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: The theaters in Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress are getting new seating! These retro-style seats look incredible. Take a look at the photo Mike’s sharing!
- Sophie: OMGosh! There is a new Haunted Mansion Loungefly Backpack! Take a look at this! One thing that might scare you, though, the price is $89!
- Mike: Walt Disney World has just started testing a single rider line for Rise of the Resistance! I think this is a great option, but keep in mind if you use the single rider line, you will miss most of the immersive elements – you’ll go from the entrance directly to the First Order ship.
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- Feature Topic: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter S!
- Sophie:
- Stitch – Lilo and Stitch
- Star Wars
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Splash Mountain
- Safari
- Scat Cat Club and their Beignets!
- Saratoga Springs
- Brenda:
- Snacks – Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar, every cupcake, Carrot Cake Cookie, the list goes on and on and on!
- Smiles
- Disney Skyliner!
- Space 220
- Space Mountain
- Sci-Fi Drive In Theater
- Summerfest
- Satuli Canteen
- Mike:
- Spaceship Earth
- Snow White
- Sleepy Hollow
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Sulley from Monster’s Inc.
- Silly Symphony Swings
- Soarin’
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- This Day in Disney History for July 22:
- 1943: The birth of Bobby Sherman!
- Stump the Soph
- Big Hero 6
- A little bit of Walt
- “To try to keep an operation like Disneyland going you have to pour it in there. It’s what I call ‘Keeping the show on the road.’ Not just new attractions, but keeping it staffed properly… you know, never letting your personnel get sloppy… never let them be unfriendly. That’s been our policy all our lives. My brother and I have done that and that is what has built our organization.”– Walt Disney
- Coming Next Week: What is your Hogwarts House?
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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