On the Road with Mickey

Mike Ellis
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We’re On the Road with Mickey to Disney, Universal, and other regional destinations!

  1. 11h ago

    On the Road w/Mickey 314 - What Season of Disney are you in?

    Episode 314 – What Season of Disney are you in? What Season of Disney are you in? 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 314, and our feature topic is What Season of Disney are you in? This week, we are taking a look at the way our Disney Walk™ has progressed over the years! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: Disney Legends Paige O’Hara and Mark Henn will be traveling to Chicago, Illinois, for a special 35th Anniversary screening of Beauty and the Beast on June 27th. They will have a Q&A panel for this D23 event before the movie. Brenda: The entertainment showtimes for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party have been released. During party nights, the first Boo-to-You Parade will be at 8:15PM. Following that will be the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks at 10:00PM, and a second run of the Boo-to-You Parade will likely be at 11:15PM. That second parade time isn’t official, but the times for the others are and they match last year’s times, so chances are that the second parade will also. Mike: What a feel-good story out of Animal Kingdom! The medical team at Animal Kingdom was able to perform a very rare cataract surgery on Kendi, a 27-year old White Rhino, that restored her vision! This is an extremely complex procedure that involved years of planning and truly shows how much love and care the animal care Cast Members have for their charges! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is an experience that you had that changed from what you planned, but still went well? Sophie: For King & Country concert cancellation Brenda: MVMCP when we came across the Dwarfs Mike: COVID closing Disney – reopening 2 days before our trip Chandler: Planned a big family reunion to WDW — 6 families, with the kids and grandkids. When it came time to commit, people dropped out like flies. Ended up changing to a week in Branson MO with just the three of us, and my Mom and her husband. It was just fine Chrissy: Me trying to find food to fit my allergies diet finally got help from amazing CMs and chef at Liberty Tree Tavern. Feature Topic: Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special! Sophie: I used to go with the flow, do what Daddy planned, and now I plan some out as well. Starting to take the reins and also enjoy the process. Working towards having a family to share Disney with and potentially an Annual Pass. Brenda: The current season is Chill Season. We are in a time where we’ve done the up at the crack of dawn, then we did a span where it was just the two of us, now we are just chill, just sleep late, just go to the park in the afternoon, close them down, see our favorite shows, ride our favorites, and so forth. Every season trip she purchases Memory Maker, and now she still does that, because you never know when your last trip is your last trip. Mike: What I like about this topic is that it gives us a trip down Memory Lane of our past trips. We explored how things were in the beginning, when I would easily take 200 photos a day of our trip, and journeyed back in time to some of our fond memories – like when we purchased DVC, how that opened up our opportunities to bring more family with us to Disney. Trips with Stephanie, how now for me it’s all about making memories with my family, and choosing rides that we can all enjoy together. We also have an opportunity in the future to be able to have Brenda, Sophie, and myself all enjoying the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and recording an episode of On the Road with Mickey in the process! Stay tuned! Sophie’s Question of the Week: What season of Disney are you in? This Day in Disney History for 6/15: 1967: Club 33 opens at Disneyland! The Weekly Disney Windows Joe Potter – Main Street Confectionary (Magic Kingdom) – “General Joe’s Building Permits \ Licensed in Florida Since ‘66 \ Gen. Joe Potter, Raconteur A little bit of Walt “Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.”  – Walt Disney Coming next week: Check in and see what the surprise episode will be! 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 info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. 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!

    47 min

  2. Jun 8

    On the Road w/Mickey 313 - Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special!

    Episode 313 – Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special! Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special! 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 313, and our feature topic is Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special! This week, we are taking a look at all of the incredible things specifically at Epcot that really add value to our day! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: In the “Don’t Blink” category for Cheddar, news from Disney that the Virtual Queue required for access to Bluey’s Wild World, which was required when the area opened on May 26th, is no longer needed as of June 2nd. Sophie: Do you like a Pineapple Upside Down cake? If you do, the Disney Parks Blog has the recipe for the pineapple upside down cake that you can get at the Plaza Inn at Disneyland on their website! Here’s the link: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-pineapple-upside-down-bundt-cake-recipe-from-plaza-inn/  Brenda: The huge news out of Disney is that the Carousel of Progress will be closing on July 6th in order to update the scenes and incorporate Walt into the attraction. It will be a totally different experience when it reopens, which should be sometime in 2027. Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is something on the list that we missed from last week? Cindy: Andor Robin: Animal Kingdom Chrissy: A Dole Whip Heidi: Ariel Stephanie: All-Star Resorts Cindy, for Sophie: Anita from 101 Dalamations Feature Topic: Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special! Mike: Festival of the Holidays Walt the Dreamer Statue Flower & Garden Festival Viking Stave Church in Norway Voices of Liberty I miss Illuminations: Reflections of Earth Sophie: Candlelight Processional  Food & Wine Festival Living with the Land Glimmering Greenhouses during the holidays! Food & Wine – Hosted by Remy and finding little tiny Remy’s hidden throughout the park. The American Adventure Experience Brenda: Eat to the Beat concerts Canada Pavilion – specifically Victoria Gardens Caramel Kouche and the trains at Germany Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! Via Napoli Quattro Fremage Pizza Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is an experience that you had that changed from what you planned, but still went well? Sophie: For King & Country concert cancellation Brenda: MVMCP when we came across the Dwarfs Mike: COVID closing Disney – reopening 2 days before our trip This Day in Disney History for 6/8: 1902: Elias and Flora Disney present their six month old son, Walter, for baptism at St. Paul’s Congregational Church The Weekly Disney Windows Roy O. Disney – Two Brothers Inc. – Dreamers & Doers – “If we can Dream it we can Do it!” – Roy O. Disney, Walt E. Disney, Founders and Partners – Above Delicious Sweets – Disneyland Paris Additional Coolness Factor: New Century Notions – Flora’s Unique Boutique – opposite the Emporium in Disneyland Paris on Main Street, U.S.A. – indicates that the business was opened in 1888, which just happens to be the year that Flora Call married Elias Disney https://fans.disneylandparis.com/en/family-history-at-disneyland-paris/ A little bit of Walt “Well, ‘a beautiful tomorrow, just a dream away.’ That says we’re going places. There’s progress ahead, and that’s just the mood we want for the whole pavilion. Here, for example, is a scale model of the General Electric Carousel Theatre—a theatre in which the audience itself moves in their seats around the stages. The actors? Well, they’re not real people, but they are a talented and interesting cast. We call them audio-animatronic figures, and they talk and act like human beings. The Carousel Theatre will present a warm and entertaining portrayal of how life has changed through electrical energy. The same kind of exciting and unique entertainment is what we’re planning for every area of the General Electric Pavilion.” (about Carousel of Progress)  – Walt Disney Coming next week: What Season of Disney are you in? 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 info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. 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!

    1h 3m

  3. Jun 1

    On the Road w/Mickey 312 - The ABCs of Disney - Letter A!

    Episode 312 – The ABCs of Disney – Letter A! The ABCs of Disney – Letter A! 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 312, and our feature topic is The ABCs of Disney – Letter A! This week, we are taking a look at all of the things at Disney that start with the letter A! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: Every week we see additional updates on the transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Animation Courtyard transformation is almost done, and the return of The Magic of Disney Animation will be here before we know it! The Courtyard area is now open, and this outdoor area is meant to draw you as if you were transformed to the iconic Burbank studio lot! Mike: Over at Universal Orlando Resort, a BIG change is coming to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The attraction at Islands of Adventure  will no longer be included with the Universal Orlando Express Pass system! This change takes place effective on July 1st. Sophie: In Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, we reported how the ride was changed to include the Mandalorian and Grogu with the release of the movie – which, by the way, cleared 100 million over Memorial Day weekend! Anyway, in addition to the obvious references to Mando and Grogu, you can now activate Grogu Mode, which replaces Chewie Mode for the ride! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: If you could be inserted into any piece of Disney media, which would you want to be inserted into? (e.g. movie, TV series, etc.) Sophie: Star Wars Universe Brenda: In the Avengers Mike: The Tangled Franchise Theresa agreed with me about The Tangled Franchise! “this for sure” Miss Dale said “Mary Poppins!!!!” Chandler said “Mary Poppins… Even if I were just the guy in the background, maybe sweeping the sidewalk at the park or something.” Chrissy said “Beauty and the Beast” Feature Topic: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter A! Audio-Animatronics Atlantis – The Lost Empire The American Adventure Animal Kingdom Park Avatar: Flight of Passage Animation! Animation Courtyard Princess Aurora Alderran Adventureland! Art of Animation Anandapur Asia Africa African Safari (Kilimanjaro) Astro Obiter Anakin Skywalker Ahsoka Tano Aladdin Alice in Wonderland Attractions Al Catraz Window Aloha Isle Aulani Disney Adventure Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Animal from the Muppets Asha Anna & Elsa Ariel Anastasia & Drizzela All Star Resorts Artist’s Pallet Alien Swirling Saucers Awesome Planet Caramel Apples Atlantic Dance Hall Ale & Compass Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is something on the list that we missed? This Day in Disney History for 6/1: 1953: The birth of Bob Jackson, also known as Yehaa Bob! The Weekly Disney Windows J.S. Hamel – Consulting Engineer – Disney Gallery (Disneyland) A little bit of Walt “Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Our Favorite Epcot Experiences that make our trip special! 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 info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. 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!

    57 min

  4. May 25

    On the Road w/Mickey 311 - Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions!

    Episode 311 – Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions! Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions! 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 311, and our feature topic is Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions! It is time to give recaps of Brenda’s trip on Norwegian Cruise Lines and our trip to Walt Disney World!Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: Bluey’s Wild World Opens at Animal Kingdom Park on May 26th! This will be located at the Conservation Station as part of the Cool KIDS’ Summer, but will continue beyond the summer months. Interestingly, Disney must think this is going to be a big hit because access will be limited to a virtual queue at the opening of the area. You can sign up for it in the My Disney Experience app. Brenda: Casting calls went out for performers for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the Frozen Holiday Surprise and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration. Before you know it, Christmas will be here! Mike: Congratulations are in order for Jeff Vahle, the President of Walt Disney World Resort, who announced that he is retiring from the Company after 36 years at the end of the summer. We wish him well in his retirement and in the next season of his life! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is your favorite Disney franchise? Sophie: Star Wars Brenda: Marvel Mike: Mickey Mouse & Friends Cindy: “Disney Cruise Line and the rollercoasters” Chandler: “Inside Out. I know it’s only 2 movies, but I really like them.” He then added “Ask me next month and you might get a different answer” Paula said “This such a tough one because I like them all…but Disney animation is best” Sheila said “Marvel” Robin said “Marvel” Feature Topic: Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions! Sophie: 3) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 1)Fantasmic Brenda: 3) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 2) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 1) Candlelight Processional Mike: 3) Remi’s Ratatouille Adventure 2) Avatar: Flight of Passage 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Sophie’s Question of the Week: If you could be inserted into any piece of Disney media, which would you want to be inserted into? (e.g. movie, TV series, etc.) Sophie: Star Wars Universe Brenda: In the Avengers Mike: The Tangled Franchise This Day in Disney History for 5/25: 1935: The Silly Symphony Cartoon “The Cookie Carnival”, is released. The Weekly Disney Windows Gordon Williams – Main Street Confectionery (Magic Kingdom) – “Safe & Sound Amplification Co. – Gordon Williams – Ed Chisholm” – Window added in 1975, Gordon’s career spanned from 1939 – 1977. He also has a tombstone in the Haunted Mansion, which reads “R.I.P. Good friend Gordon – Now you’ve crossed the River Jordan” and also has one in the Haunted Mansion in Tokyo, with the same wording except instead of Gordon it reads Borden. A little bit of Walt “I like the workshop idea, with students being able to drop in and learn all kinds of arts. You know, a kid might start out in art and end up as a talented musician. A school should offer a kind of cross-pollinization that would develop the best in its students….”(talking about CalArts, 1964) – Walt Disney Coming next week: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter A! 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 info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. 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!

    56 min

  5. May 11

    On the Road w/Mickey 310 - Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines!

    Episode 310 – Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines! Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines! 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 310, and in this episode our feature topic is Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines! It is time to give recaps of Brenda’s trip on Norwegian Cruise Lines and our trip to Walt Disney World!Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets are now on sale for guests of select Disney resorts and will go on sale to the general public on May 12. This specially-ticketed annual event is offered during select nights from August 7 through October 31.  Sophie: On May 22, in conjunction with the Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie, the Millenium Falcon will have an adjustment to Smuggler’s Run with a new mission involving them! Brenda:The reopening of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has brought about an expected change to Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom. BTMRR will now be offered as a Tier 1 offering along with Space Mountain, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Peter Pan’s Flight and the Jungle Cruise. Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What’s your favorite pastime between Disney trips? Sophie: Minecraft has a special 1:1 re-creation of the Disney Theme Parks! Brenda: Creative journaling Mike: Planning Disney Trips, SiriusXM, OTRWM Deb: Planning the next trip! Chrissy: Watching Disney movies Chandler: Reading about other people’s trips. And being happy for them. Paula: Watch YouTube videos and listen to Disney podcasts. Browse restaurant menus. Outside of Disney, I enjoy doing yard work, puzzles, movies and margaritas. Robin: Smelling the body wash samples from my last trip. I can’t ever use these bc I need that smell to start my day! Feature Topic: Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines! Brenda: NCL sailing on the brand-new Norwegian Cruise Line ship Luna. First time sailing. 3 night, 4 day, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Port of Miami, balcony stateroom on deck 14! Queen size bed, sofa, nice bathroom, designed for two people. Hudson’s and the Commodore, same dinner menu. Hudson’s had a more expansive view. Several specialty dining. Italian Mediterranean Thai French Teppan Yaki Style Steakhouse Los Lobos Shows: Rocketman: Elton John Tribute The Eagles Tribute Haiku Cirque de Solei-like show. Very acrobatic. 21+ Cabaret show Aqua Slide coaster, water slide/coaster combo. Mini-golf Midway Gaming area The ship you are sailing on can be the destination, not just the transportation. Vibe Beach Club upgrade for 18+, very relaxing. Overall, a really good experience and I would do it again! Mike & Sophie: Walt Disney World April 30 – May 4, 2026 Firsts on this trip: First time staying at Art of Animation Resort ‘Ohana for dinner Disney Starlight Parade New Country Bear Jamboree Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (first time for Cindy) Frozen Ever After Docking Bay 7 Woody’s Lunch Box Slinky Dog Dash Villains Ever After: Unfairest of them All Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is your favorite Disney franchise? Sophie: Star Wars Brenda: Marvel Mike: Mickey Mouse & Friends This Day in Disney History for 5/11: 2013: Merida is officially crowned as the 11th Disney Princess! The Weekly Disney Windows Lillian Bounds Disney A little bit of Walt “I’m always close to projects when we’re chewing over the basic idea. Once the pattern is set, the answer to your question is simple. I let the staff take over and I go on to other things.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Top 3 Immersive Disney Attractions 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 info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. 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!

    1h 14m

  6. Apr 27

    On the Road w/Mickey 309 - The Disneyland Resort Champions!

    Episode 309 – The Disneyland Resort Champions! The Disneyland Resort Champions! 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 309, and in this episode our feature topic is The Disneyland Resort Champions! It is time to wrap up our March Madness of Disney & Tournament of Champions series! Who will win the top billing for attractions and dining at Disneyland Resort? Let’s find out together! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: The France Pavilion’s Palais du Cinema will be completing its three month renovation soon, and on May 10, the theater will be reopened with the Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along movies both being available in a shared schedule. Mike: H2O Glow After Hours will be returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. It is available on select nights from June 2nd through September 5, and is a separately priced ticket. Tickets start at $85 plus tax for adults, with $20 off for kids ages 3-9, and 20% annual passholder and DVC member discounts also available. Sophie: Toy Story 5 will hit theaters on June 19th! Just announced, Disney Legend Randy Newman will return to create the music score for the movie. He has been the composer for all five movies in the franchise! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is something that you want us to experience and share while we’re at Walt Disney World this trip? Paula: Check out what the specialty dole whips are in Adventureland. Have a great trip! Pam: Pontoon boat Fireworks cruise out of the Contemporary marina. LOVED IT!!! Robin: All things Animal Kingdom! Mom says, “have fun!” Brenda: Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade Sheila: Killajamaro Safari. Chrissy: Kali River Rapids Feature Topic: The Disneyland Resort Champions! Finals: 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 10 vs 1) Radiator Springs Racers 8 1) Blue Bayou 10 vs 2) Lamplight Lounge 4 March Madness and Tournament of Champions Trends: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the most popular ride at Walt Disney World The Classic Rides (Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean) are also very popular. Dining locations that are also connected in some way to an attraction seem to win out. Case in point: Garden Grill Restaurant and Blue Bayou What will future contests look like when Monster’s Inc Roller Coaster opens? Sophie’s Question of the Week: What’s your favorite pastime between Disney trips? Sophie: Minecraft has a special 1:1 re-creation of the Disney Theme Parks! Brenda: Creative journaling Mike: Planning Disney Trips, SiriusXM Disney Hits Channel, On the Road with Mickey podcasts This Day in Disney History for 4/27: 2002: The Lion King stage production kicks off its first national tour in Denver, Colorado. The Weekly Disney Windows Leota Toombs & Kim Irvine A little bit of Walt “Whenever I go on a ride, I’m always thinking of what’s wrong with the thing and how it can be improved.” – Walt Disney Coming in two weeks: Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines! 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 info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. 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!

    44 min

  7. Apr 20

    On the Road w/Mickey 308 - The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions!

    Episode 308 – The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! 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 308, and in this episode our feature topic is The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! It is time to see what the top attraction at dining location is at that park! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: The Opening Date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets was announced! May 26, 2026! Additionally, here are some of the songs from the song list for the attraction: Song 2 – The Electric Mayhem Born To Be Wild – The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken Love Rollercoaster – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard Walking on Sunshine – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson Brenda: Congratulations to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary since it opened its doors! Disney celebrated (and the animals did also) with special treats for the animals that were laid out to commemorate the anniversary. Mike:Have you heard about the Disney Storyliving concept? The idea is that Disney is injected into new communities around the country to infuse the local culture with some of the ways that Disney shines. Next up is Asteria, which is very interesting because it is going to be located only about an hour from where Sophie, Cindy, and I live in Raleigh! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: When was the last time you visited Disneyland? Sophie: June, 2017 Brenda: October, 2025 Mike: July 17, 2015 Kim: It’s been years. Way too long! Robin: Never! Boo Heidi: September 2025 Sheila: September 2024 Chrissy: Never Randy: Sept 2024 Pam: February 2018. I have never been to California Adventure yet. Chandler: June, 2023. I was 53 and it was the first time in over 30 years that I had been there. Wonderful memories. I went with my wonderful Aunt Karen, who lives in San Diego/La Jolla. I cried several times, just being there now that I know so much more about Walt, the Disney company, and Disneyland compared to the last time in my 20’s. Jennifer: 3 months ago Pam: 2 days ago, 4/11 Catherine: 0 (Never) Edyth: This month, 4/2 Alex: March 20th Feature Topic: The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! First Round Attractions 1) Radiator Springs Racers 12 vs 8) Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree 0 2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout 8 vs 7) Goofy’s Sky School 2 3) Web Slingers 6 vs 6) Pixar Pal-a-round 2 4) Incredicoaster 5vs 5) Grizzly River Rapids 3 Dining 1) Carthay Circle Restaurant 7 vs 8) Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta 2 2) Lamplight Lounge 7 vs 7) Pym Test Kitchen 1 3) Wine Country Trattoria 8 vs 6) Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill 1 4) Mendocino Terrace 0 vs 5) Flo’s V8 Cafe 7 Final Four: Attractions: 1) Radiator Springs Racers 7 vs 4) Incredicoaster 0 2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout 4vs 3) Web Slingers 2 Dining: 1) Carthay Circle Restaurant 8 vs 5) Flo’s V8 Cafe 1 2) Lamplight Lounge 6 vs 3) Wine Country Trattoria 3 Finals: 1) Radiator Springs Racers 8 vs 2) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout 1 1) Carthay Circle Restaurant 2 vs 2) Lamplight Lounge 7 The Winner for Attractions is Radiator Springs Racers by a score of 8-1, and the winner for Dining is the Lamplight Lounge by a score of 7-2! Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is something that you want us to experience and share while we’re at Walt Disney World this trip? This Day in Disney History for 4/20: 2004: The Haunted Mansion movie is released to DVD and VHS. Stump the Soph! Blaine Gibson A little bit of Walt “I had a little dream for Disneyland adjoining the studio. I couldn’t get anybody to go along with me because we were going through this financial depression,” – Walt Disney [So he formed the private company WED Enterprises, Inc., and three short years later, opened the amusement park of his dreams]. Quote: excerpt from the book Walt Disney: His Life in Pictures. Coming next week: The Disneyland Resort Champions! 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 info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. 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!

    40 min

  8. Apr 13

    On the Road w/Mickey 307 - The Disneyland Tournament of Champions!

    Episode 307 – The Disneyland Tournament of Champions! The Disneyland Tournament of Champions! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 307, and in this episode we’re switching our attention to Disneyland Resort with The Disneyland Tournament of Champions! It is time to see what the top attraction at dining location is at Disneyland! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: Over at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, the work continues as Imagineers have begun painting the guitar for the Muppet transformation! Sophie: News from Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney welcomed some new additions – Red River Hog Piglets were born! Brenda:Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to re-open at Walt Disney World on May 3rd! In addition to this welcome news, the height requirement for riding has been lowered, from 40 inches to 38 inches! Connect with us! Here’s how:  Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is your favorite attraction in all of Disneyland Resort? Mike: Radiator Springs Racers Sophie: Pirates of the Caribbean Brenda: Need I even answer? Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT, of course!!! Heidi: Mine too! I loved it so much! Pam: mine also Sheila: I second that Sophie, Pirates of the Caribbean is the best! Kelly: I’m a grizzly river run gal. It’s quite a ride and I love it Chandler: Does the Firehouse count? A few years ago, it was my first visit to Disneyland Park in over 30 years. I stood in front of the Firehouse, looked up, and just cried. #ykiyk Feature Topic: The Disneyland Tournament of Champions! First Round Attractions 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 11 vs 8) Indiana Jones 2 2) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 3 vs 7) It’s a Small World 11 3) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 2 vs 6) Pirates of the Caribbean 10 4) Haunted Mansion 10 vs 5) Space Mountain 5 Dining 1) Blue Bayou 6 vs 8) The Golden Horseshoe 0 2) Plaza Inn 6 vs 7) Tiana’s Palace 1 3) Cafe Orleans 5 vs 6) Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace 1 4) Carnation Cafe 3vs 5) River Belle Terrace 2 Final Four: Attractions: 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 8  vs. 7) It’s a Small World 5 4) Haunted Mansion 10 vs. 6) Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Dining: 1) Blue Bayou 8 vs. 4) Carnation Cafe 2 2) Plaza Inn 10 vs. 3) Cafe Orleans 1 Finals:  1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 9 vs. 4) Haunted Mansion 6 1) Blue Bayou 10 vs. 2) Plaza Inn 2 The Winner for Attractions is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance by a score of 9-6, and the winner for Dining is the Blue Bayou by a score of 10-2! Sophie’s Question of the Week: When was the last time you visited Disneyland? Sophie: June, 2017 Brenda: October, 2025 Mike: July 17, 2015 This Day in Disney History for 4/13: 1965: Walt Disney, his brother Roy, and other Disney executives visit the Marshall Space Flight Center. Stump the Soph! Wally Boag A little bit of Walt “I guess you could call it daydreaming, but that’s the way Disneyland was conceived. A dream that grew into a reality.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: The California Adventure Park Tournament of Champions! 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 info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. 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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  • Creator
    Mike Ellis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    313
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    Clean
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