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!
