Episode 282 – This or That at Disney!
This or That 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 282, and our feature topic this week is This or That at Disney! We had a week break because of life, but we’re back and glad to be here with you today! Here’s what we talked about:
Cheddar from the Big Cheese:Brenda: The official closing date for DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom Park has been announced! It will have its last run on February 1, 2026, and on February 2nd, the entire DinoLand U.S.A. section will be closed and work will begin on the Tropical Americas area.Sophie: The Candlelight Processional narrators has just been released! The complete list is in the show notes, but I’ve bolded some that I would love to see as well:
Nov. 28-29 – Constance Wu (NEW)
Nov. 30-Dec. 2 – Jordan FisherDec. 3-4 – Jennifer Garner (NEW)Dec. 5-6 – Ashley EcksteinDec. 7-8 – Ralph MacchioDec. 9-10 – Leslie Uggams (NEW)Dec. 11-13 – Marlee MatlinDec. 14-15 – Henry Winkler (NEW)Dec. 16-17 – Lauren Daigle (NEW)Dec. 18-19 – Gary SiniseDec. 20-22 – Brendan FraserDec. 23-24 – Luis FonsiDec. 25-26 – Joel Smallbone (NEW)Dec. 27-28 – Brie Larson (NEW)Dec. 29-30 – Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW)Mike: Sad news out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Gino, the 44 year old Western Lowland Gorilla passed away on the 17th. In his Instagram story, Dr. Mark from Animal Kingdom had this to share “For nearly 30 years, Gino touched countless lives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with his playful spirit, gentle humor, and steady presence as a devoted father and troop leader.”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 MickeyWebsite: ontheroadwithmickey.comQuestion of the Week Feedback:If you could add a country to World Showcase, which country would you add?Sophie: Something out of left field. Something from South America. Argentina or Chile. Or New Zealand.Brenda: PortugalMike: Antarctica!Sherry Ann said “Greece or an actual African country but not sure which!”Kim said “Ireland or Australia”Randy said “Russia. Before the revolution!”Jennifer said “Omg, tough question!! I want it all!!!”Pam said “
1. Ireland
2. Scotland
3. Greece
4. Spain
5. Austria
6. Australia
7. Brazil
8. Poland
9. Korea
10. Ukraine
Just off the top of my head. ”Lori said “Brazil. Greece. South Africa. Egypt.”Sheila said “South Korea”Paula said “Anything new would be welcome!”Tim said “Brazil. Brazilian Steakhouse. That’s all they need.Debbie said “Ireland and Australia Dale said “Ireland or Scotland”Cindy H. said “Greece or Brazil”Kourtney said “Brazil!Patti said “Ireland!”Feature Topic: This or That at Disney!A look at different changes that have taken place through the yearsCinderella Castle – Silver or PinkSplash Mountain or Tiana’s Bayou AdventureEnchanted Tiki Room – Original or New Management?Country Bears Jamboree – Original or Current?Journey into Imagination – Dream finder or Dr. Nigel ChanningSwiss Family Robinson Treehouse or Tarzan’s TreehouseGreat Movie Ride or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway RailwayRoger Rabbit or Mickey and Minnie?Mickey and Minnie Disneyland or Walt Disney WorldMaelstrom or Frozen Ever AfterSnow White’s Scary Adventures or Princess Fairytale HallMr. Toad’s Wild Ride or Many Adventures of Winnie the PoohCastle Dream Lights or Castle ProjectionSoarin’ Around the World or Soarin’ Over CaliforniaParadise Pier or Pixar PierHarmonious or Luminous The Symphony of UsHaunted Mansion Classic or Holiday OverlayAnimation Academy or Conservation StationRock ‘n’ Roller Coaster – Aerosmith or The MuppetsSophie’s Question of the Week:Are there any This or That Questions that we missed?This Day in Disney History for 9/22:1981: Ashley Eckstein is born in Louisville, Kentucky.Stump the Soph!Duke Caboom from Toy Story 4A little bit of Walt“All of us who use the implements of mass communications have tremendous responsibility to utilize them more fully in the interest of common humanity in the light of present world conditions.” – Walt DisneyComing next week: Snacks That Could be MealsAs 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!