Episode 135 – Things to do on Check-out Day!
Things to do on Check-out Day!
Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and and he’s Grogu, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 135 for August 22, 2022, and today our feature topic is Things to do on Check-out Day! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about:
Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Winnie the Pooh and Tigger are back for meet and greets at the Magic Kingdom! We used to see Pooh over by Journey to Imagination but you could only see him at a distance, now they are meeting together at The Thotful Spot in Fantasyland. Well, that’s all I’ve got! TTFN! Ta-Ta for now!Sophie: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is going to be re-released in IMAX starting on August 26th in anticipation of the release of the Disney+ series, Andor. In addition to Rogue One, you can also get an extended preview of what the series will look like.Mike: As Brenda announced on her Facebook page recently, the Disney Skyliner will be down for maintenance from January 22-29, 2023. This will impact all resorts that have Skyliner service, and bus transportation to all parks will be available during the refurbishment.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 MickeyFrom Last Week:We received some more listener feedback on their favorite Disney smells.Jennifer has these favorites she likes: “The old Soarin jasmine smell, POTC smoke smell and popcorn.”Tanya said “I like the smell of Dinosaur!, Popcorn and turkey legs.”Stephanie has two favorites: “Fiji scene in Soarin, Yacht club lobby”Sheila likes these smells: “Original Soaring of California, Grand Floridian Gingerbread House and The musty clean smell of pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland”Vickie has an affinity to Wilderness Lodge: “Wilderness Lodge. Nothing like walking the hallway down to Roaring Forks. So many memories at that resort. I have some wax melts that come close.”Last, but certainly not least, Chrissy from BCOM had this to add: “Flight of passage, soarin polyenisan scene, soarin’ India smell”Feature Topic: Things to do on Check-out Day!Nice sit-down breakfastResort hopping to check out other resortsVisiting some areas you haven’t been to recently, like Disney Springs or the Boardwalk area.When Dining comes back, convert extra credits for snack credits.Meeting up with local friendsMonorail Mania Meal – Start at the Poly at Tambu Lounge, Contemporary with lunch at the Contempo Cafe, and then Grand Floridian Gasparilla Grill for ginormous cake popsA round of mini golfSleep in but don’t forget check-out time is 11:00 AMTake in the pool on your last day.Check out the resort arcadeBooking a character dining experience at a resort, like Chef Mickey’s, Cape May, etc.Check out a Disney movie at a Disney theater at Disney SpringsDepending on your flight time, check out Cirque du SoleilTake time to journal the things you didn’t get a chance to do.Fishing charterWalking paths at the resortsThis Day in Disney History for August 22:1905: The Birth of animator Robert W. YoungquistDisney Who’s Who CharacterHector from CocoA little bit of Walt“I feel there is no door which, with the kind of talent we have in our organization, could not be opened, and we hope we can continue to unlock these barriers as long as we are in the business of bringing a happy note to those who patronize our pictures.” – Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Would You Rather…Disney Style!Watch us on YouTube!
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