Episode 287 – One Ride, Many Parks!
One Ride, Many Parks!
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 287, and our feature topic this week is One Ride, Many Parks! Today we’re taking a look at those attractions that span multiple Disney parks! Here’s what we talked about:
2025 Christmas Tree Themes
The 2025 lineup features a wide mix of beloved Disney, Pixar, and holiday-themed properties. Each tree is intricately decorated to reflect its theme, often including music, lighting, and even MagicBand+ interactive effects for select displays.
Here’s the full list of confirmed themed trees:CocoDisney VillainsEncantoFantasiaFrozenHaunted Mansion (with MagicBand+ effects)Lilo & StitchThe Lion KingMickey Mouse & Minnie MouseMoanaThe Princess & the FrogStar Wars (with MagicBand+ effects)Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (with MagicBand+ effects)Toy StoryMike: Buckle up and get ready for takeoff! The fan-favorite attraction Soarin’ will be receiving an all-new airborne adventure across the U.S. That’s right— you’ll soon be Soarin’ Across America at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, debuting Summer 2026! The new bi-coastal offering will showcase the United States—from sea to shining sea—highlighting some of the country’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes. This will be brought to life with the iconic elements that make Soarin’ unforgettable – the flight, the sights and score, even the scents! Walt Disney Imagineering is hard at work capturing more than a dozen breathtaking locations for the new flight.Brenda: EPCOT guests will soon be able to celebrate creativity in all its forms once again. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will return to Walt Disney World from January 16 through February 23, 2026, bringing color, flavor, and imagination to the park’s winter season.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:When is your next Disney Trip?Mike: Disney TreasureSophie: Disney Treasure in January, if not joining Aunt Brenda in DecemberBrenda: WDW December 1-7; ‘On the Seas with Mickey’ and some of my favorite people on January 17, 2026.Robin: “Not soon enough…”Pam said “October 2027”Kim said “54 days!!”Lori said “Um…next weekend?”Deb said “Robin I agree, not soon enough! But I’m hoping for November 2026..”Paula said “Just booked for November 2026. Thanks Brenda!”Elaine said “December”Chrissy said “Soon I hope”Cindy said “January 2026”Chandler said “Because of other big trips planned, the earliest is 2028. Seems so far away.”Sheila said “3 weeks or 4 weeks have to check!”Theresa said “Dec 1 for jollywood nights! But that’s it. Epic the next day and then home”Karen said “Disney cruise – Oct 25, Disney World, Nov 17”Feature Topic: 
