Episode 252 – 25 Things to do in 2025!
25 Things to do in 2025!
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 252 and this week our feature topic is 25 Things to do in 2025! This week, we’re taking a look at the list we came up with for 2025! Here’s what we talked about:
Cheddar from the Big Cheese:Brenda: Recently, during the Walt Disney World Flag Ceremony, Disney honored World War II veteran and retired US Army Col William “Bill” Connelly, who just turned 100 years old! Check out this young man!Mike: We now have closing dates for some of the things in Muppet Courtyard at Hollywood Studios. If you are looking to dine at Mama Melrose’s, the last day they are open is May 10th. Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo will have their last day of operation on June 7th.Sophie: The 2025 Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup has just been announced for the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. Among such headliners are the 50th Anniversary of Air Supply, Rick Springfield, Plain White T’s (Hey there Delilah is the song I know from them), A Flock of Seagulls, and closing out the series, on June 1-2, We The Kingdom!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: [email protected]Cast Member Shoutouts:Listener FeedbackFeature Topic: 25 Things to do in 2025!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 car11) Sophie – Get a passport for international travel12) Sophie – Use up my PTO for the year!13) Sophie – Solo Trip to Disney14) 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 pins16) Sophie – Plan a trip to Universal to see Epic Universe!17) Sophie – Experience the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot/Living with the Land18) Brenda – Plan a cruise on the Disney Treasure19) Brenda – Focus travel business exclusively on Disney and Universal Studios20) Brenda – Take a cruise in Europe21) Brenda – First Disneyland trip with Aleya and McKinley + Oogie Boogie Bash!22) Brenda – December Trip23) Brenda – Book a 2027 Celebrity River Cruise24) Brenda – March of Dimes Walk to honor Gunner in Heaven.25) Brenda – Achieve Debt-free status!This Day in Disney History for 1/20/2025:1945: The release of The Three Caballeros in theaters.Stump the Soph!Edna Mode from The IncrediblesA little bit of Walt“There are fashions in reading, even in thinking. You don’t have to follow them unless you want to. On the other hand, watch out! Don’t stick too closely to your favorite subject. That would keep you from adventuring into other fields. It’s silly to build a wall around your interests.” – Walt DisneyComing next week: What is Disney’s free dining offer and should I book it?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!