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On the Road w/Mickey 296 – 26 Things to do in 2026!

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Episode 296 – 26 Things to do in 2026!
26 Things to do in 2026!

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 296, and our feature topic this week is 26 Things to do in 2026! Today’s episode is taking a look at our list of things we want to get accomplished in 2026! Here’s what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
    • Mike: Coming to The Diamond Horseshoe on May 26, 2026: Jessie’s Roundup, the first show to be performed at the Horseshoe in over 20 years! It’s being dubbed as a western mix and should be a “Rootin’ Tootin” good time! It is slated to run from May 26th – September 8, 2026, so do your best to check it out!
    • Sophie: Reopening in Spring 2026, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! We’re looking forward to it reopening!
    • Brenda:The Limited Time overlay for Soarin’ will be starting around Memorial Day, which is May 25, 2026 this year. It is called Soarin’ Across America and will celebrate iconic American landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, the New York City skyline, and more, in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States!
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      • Question of the Week Feedback:
        • What should we put on our 2026 list, and what is on your personal 2026 list of things to accomplish?
          • The answers will be revealed as part of our list!
          • Feature Topic: 26 Things to do in 2026!
            • The List:
              • Brenda:
                • My word for 2026 is DISCOVER. In keeping that in mind, here are some things I plan to do as part of my 26 things for 2026. 
                • 1. Discover the Disney Treasure – cruise for the first time on the ship.
                • 2. Discover REST: Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy. I will be adhering to my father’s advice that he gave me many, many years ago, “you never get ahead by working on Sundays. Sunday is for church and family.” My guests who are traveling will have my phone number to text me in an emergency, but other than that, I will not be doing work on Sundays.
                • 3. Discover new destinations in the U.S. – plan retirement trip to celebrate Butch’s retirement (Sept-Oct)
                • 4. Discover the joy of traveling again with Josh, Kacie and Luna – plan annual Disney holiday trip
                • 5. Find more togetherness with those I love most – set monthly gatherings with family (Sundays)
                • 6. Discover financial security in sinking funds – pay $2000 toward 2027 RCCL cruise
                • 7. Discover a new financial support method – apply and start receiving SS benefits on my 62nd bday.
                • 8. Discover something new with my sisters – celebrate Pam’s 70th birthday with a trip
                • 9. Discover new ways to support my family and friends.
                • Listeners:
                  • 10) Chandler suggested we “Stay in a resort you have never stayed in before.”
                  • 11) Lori is excited about “Crate training Indiana Jones and integrating him into our family. That’s it!”
                  • 12) Chandler also said “Spend a non -Park day by visiting as many resorts as you can. (More than a Monorail or Skyliner Crawl.)”
                  • 13) PJ said “Attend Jollywood nights and get our daughter’s first haircut at Harmony barbershop.”
                  • 14) Paula said “Attend a Mickey Very Merry Christmas party.”
                  • 15) Paula also said “Definitely want another bracket challenge for 2026.”
                  • 16) Debbie said “I would like to try Hollywood studios jollywood nights at Christmas time”
                  • 17) Jeannette said “Volunteer at the food bank of NC! For me- start each day with a prayer, and pray over every meal.”
                  • Mike:
                    • 18) Record an episode of On the Road with Mickey from the Disney Treasure!
                    • 19) Attending PixieCon this year in October.
                    • 20) See about bringing Mom and Robin back to Disney for Christmas.
                    • 23) Adventuring with Cindy in North Carolina!
                    • 24) Attend North Carolina Annual Conference for church in June
                    • Sophie:
                      • 21) Complete the necessary preparations to go back to College and have a successful summer and fall semester.
                      • 22) Forming good Habits instead of Resolutions: Taking better care of myself, reading a daily devotional, getting in the habit of using a planner
                      • 25) Planning an April Trip to Disney right before school starts!
                      • 26) For all of us: Give God the First Fruits of our labor.
                      • Sophie’s Mikey’s Question of the Week:
                        • What do you want us to explore and share about the Disney Treasure?
                        • This Day in Disney History for 1/12:
                          • 1628: The Birth of Charles Perrault, the founder of the fairy tale genre!
                          • Stump the Soph!
                            • Mrs. Nesbitt from Monsters Inc.
                            • A little bit of Walt
                              • “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney
                              • Coming next week: On the Seas with Mickey – Disney Treasure!

                                • 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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