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On the Road w/Mickey 293 – Christmas Memories!

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Episode 293 – Christmas Memories!
Christmas Memories!

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 293, and our feature topic this week is Christmas Memories! Today’s episode is taking a look at our Christmas Memories we’ve had over the years! Here’s what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
    • Brenda: If you are going to be at Epcot on Christmas Eve, you have to stop by the American Adventure Pavilion. For the first time since 2019, the Voices of Liberty will be bringing back the Echo Set on Christmas Eve. This means that the core performers will be on the rotunda floor, while joined by  other vocalists singing from the second floor balcony. This will provide a stunning sound. Here are the showtimes on December 24th:
      • 11:15 AM
      • 12:00 PM
      • 12:45 PM
      • 1:30 PM
      • 2:15 PM
      • 3:00 PM
      • 3:45 PM
      • Here is a link to where you can see this in action, from 2018: SPECIAL – Epcot Voices of Liberty as Dickens Carolers with Echo Finale
      • Mike: Coming back to Disney Plus in January, all of the Indiana Jones movies! This is because DINOSAUR will be closing in February 2026 and will be remade into a new Indiana Jones ride at Animal Kingdom. The ride system will be the same as at the other parks, but the storyline is going to be brand new and based on a Mayan temple to fit the Tropical Americas land theming.That ride is slated to open in 2027.
      • Sophie: We wanted to take time out to wish Dick Van Dyke a very happy 100th Birthday! Daddy took Mommy and I to see the Dick Van Dyke tribute in the theater, and it was really good. Happy Birthday to this iconic Disney Legend!
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        • Question of the Week Feedback:
          • What is one thing about Disney that you have to have during the holiday season?
            • Sophie: The Candlelight Processional, also a nice, hot drink on property.
            • Brenda: The Candlelight Processional.
            • Mike: The Candlelight Processional, MVMCP
            • Pam said “MVMCP, touring resort gingerbread houses, and the Candlelight Processional are traditions to be continued. Something new that I haven’t done yet: Jollywood Nights. Happy Holidays!”
            • Sheila said “Gingerbread loop on monorail and visiting Beach Club and Boardwalk Gingerbread displays.”
            • Paula said “I haven’t done any of the holiday events at the parks yet so I’ll say watching Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas on Disney+. I just watched it this past week. I love all 3 stories in the set.”
            • PJ said “The special edition popcorn buckets!”
            • Chrissy said “Cookies!”
            • Feature Topic: Christmas Memories
              • Brenda:
                • 1) Family, Christmas 1998, the last year when she had both of her parents healthy.
                • 2) December 2012, Aleyah’s first visit, Snow White (Aleyah) and the Seven Dwarfs at Akershus!
                • 3) Caravan to Disney with bestie Susan!
                • 4) Helping at Church with Starfish Kenya Fundraising event, helping her sister Linda! Brenda is helping to wrap presents!
                • 5) Hearing Sophie sing a solo for Christmas Eve services.
                • Mike:
                  • 1) Seeing Ira David Wood’s A Christmas Carol and touring backstage with Will!
                  • 2) Candlelight Processional, meeting clients at the Processional.
                  • 3) Universal for Jagan’s Birthday and seeing the Macy’s Parade at Universal.
                  • Sophie:
                    • 1) Moravian Lovefeast at Edenton Street
                    • 2) Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with family.
                    • 3) Midnight Christmas Eve service at Church.
                    • 4) Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse.
                    • Sophie’s Question of the Week:
                      • What is a Christmas Memory that you hold very close to your heart?
                      • This Day in Disney History for 12/22:
                        • 2003: Robbie Benson narrates Epcot’s Candlelight Processional
                        • Stump the Soph!
                          • Mr. & Mrs. Paguro from Luca
                          • A little bit of Walt
                            • “From all of us to all of you, a Merry Christmas!” Excerpt from 1958 special “Walt Disney presents” (‘From All of Us To All of You!’)
                            • Coming next week: 2025 Year in Review

                              • 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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