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Episode 331 – Disney Songs That Became Part of Park History! Disney Songs That Became Part of Park History! 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 331, and our feature topic is Disney Songs That Became Part of Park History! In this week’s episode, we are talking about the songs that we absolutely love, and how they transcended movies to enter the parks, and vice versa. Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: The Jingle Cruise returned to the Magic Kingdom last week! From November 3rd – January 4th, 2027, the Cruise will be Jingle themed!  Sophie: Happy Birthday to Dumbo! October 31, 1941, Dumbo opened in theaters! That means that Dumbo is now 85 years old! Brenda: In a first for Disney Cruise Lines, the Disney Adventure becomes the first Disney cruise ship to allow children to dine at Palo! 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What are some of your favorite Disney characters that are not the most recognized or well-known? Sophie: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Brenda: Robin & Maid Marian Mike: I’ve always been a fan of The Muppets. Normally I would say Kermit the Frog, but today I’m leaning more towards Gonzo. Not sure he’s forgotten, especially with them in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, but there you have it! Alisha: “looooove Robin hood and maid Marion but also Little John” Chandler: “This is a tough one. I’m going to say Jiminey Cricket. I think he’s getting lost with time.” Annette: “I think of Bernard and Bianca from The Rescuers. That movie came out in 1977. Telling my age now.” Debbie: “We miss Friar Tuck, Tinkerbell” Robin: “The grandmother in Moana. She’s not forgotten, but she resonates with me!” Wanda: “Oswald” Hannah: “My favorite is Hyacinth Hippo from fantasia! I had a storybook ornament set growing up and she was always my favorite ornament in the set too” Paula: “The characters from Oliver & Co. I was a big Billy Joel fan and really liked his voicing of Dodger” Linda: “Snow White! I think she’s mostly forgotten.” Amanda: “First one that comes to my mind is Esmeralda. She does not get enough love” Feature Topic: Disney Songs That Became Part of Park History! A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes It’s a small world Wedding Song from Up When you wish upon a Star Someday from Hunchback of Notre Dame The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow The Best Time of Your Life A Pirate’s Life for Me! You Can Fly! From Peter Pan One Little Spark! From Journey into Imagination Grim Grinning Ghosts Once Upon a Dream from Sleeping Beauty Golden Dream by Voices of Liberty Wishes Happily Ever After Fireworks theme song Theme Song from World of Color Fantasmic Themesong Sophie’s Favorite: World of Color Brenda’s Favorite: When you with upon a star Mike’s Favorite: There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is the song that reminds you most of Disney? Also what do you think about Palo on the DCL? This Day in Disney History for 11/9: 1886: The birth of Ed Wynn. The Weekly Disney Windows Orpha Harryman – Main Street Confectionery (Magic Kingdom) – Fashions by John – Dressmaking – Hemstitching & Picoting – Tom Pierce – Orpha Harryman – Ken Creekmore – Alyja Paskevicius – John Keehne – 1972 A little bit of Walt ““I think a good study of music would be indispensable to the animators — a realization on their part of how primitive music is, how natural it is for people to want to go to music – a study of rhythm, the dance – the various rhythms enter into our lives every day.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Best Shareable Snacks at Disney

Episode 330 – Forgotten Disney Characters We Still Love! Forgotten Disney Characters We Still Love! 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 330, and our feature topic is Forgotten Disney Characters We Still Love! In this week’s episode, we are talking about those characters that we don’t see as much around the parks, yet still love. Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: The Boardwalk has a new seaside-theater-themed lounge for adults. Hurly-Burly has taken over the former Jellyrolls space. This new venue opened on October 1 and offers an elevated, golden-era supper club experience that says open until 1:00 a.m. Early hours starting at 4 pm is open to everyone, including children and it features host-led family trivia and interactive games reminiscent of the casual family lounge activities on the DCL ships like the Wish and Treasure. At 9 pm, the venue transforms into a strictly 21- and-over speakeasy. A singer dressed in 1930s-style beaded flapper gown croons alongside a 3-piece band with jazz-infused renditions of nostalgic Disney melodies as well as modern non-Disney songs by popular pop artists. Hurly-Burly’s offers Italian-American, Atlantic Coast Boardwalk comfort foods as well as shareable plates and sweet treats. Cocktails such as Caramel Corn Old Fashioned and craft beers are also available. 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: When you think of Main Street, U.S.A., what is the one thing that makes it feel like Disney to you? Sophie: The Music Brenda: Feeling of “Coming Home” Mike: The feeling of going back in time Pam: The smell. The bench Walt is sitting on and the castle in the distance. The emporium. The Dapper Dans. Casey’s Corner piano person. The ice cream parlor. The trolley. Too much????? Dale: The Barber Shop Music! Paula: Seeing the castle down the end of the street…brings tears to the eyes Chandler: The Streetmosphere. Oh, wait. Nevermind Shirley: As soon as I see that castle, it seems like all my problems just melt away. Donna: Seeing the castle Debbie: I agree with the smell, the little shops and getting the first look at the Castle. November 8th, can’t wait! Annette: The castle 100% John: Just watching the people milling around looking at things. Missy: The smells, music, and smiles Cindy: Town Square, the trolley pulled by the horses and excitement of everyone. Feature Topic: Forgotten Disney Characters We Still Love! Walt Disney – not a character, but a true character! Clarabelle Cow & Horace Horsecollar Scrooge McDuck & Ludwig Von Drake Princess Eilonwy – The Black Cauldron Johnny Appleseed – Melody Time Ichabod Crane – The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Kenai & Koda – Brother Bear Chicken Little Merlin & Archimedes – The Sword in the Stone Max & Roxanne – A Goofy Movie Mary Poppins at 1900 Park Fare (Breakfast) and also you can rarely see her with the Penguins Elliott – Pete’s Dragon Lady Tremain, Anastasia, Drucella at 1900 Park Fare (Dinner) The Orange Bird Duffy the Disney Bear & Friends Merida from Brave The Dreamfinder – Journey into Imagination with Figment Mooshu – Mulan Street Performers at Hollywood Studios Sophie’s Question of the Week: What are some of your favorite Disney characters that are not the most recognized or well-known? Sophie: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Brenda: Robin & Maid Marian This Day in Disney History for 10/26: 2000: Disneyland presents a special nighttime event called Disney Villain Diva’s Enchanted Evening. The Weekly Disney Windows Ken Anderson – Market House (Disneyland) – Ken Anderson – Bait Co. – 1955 A little bit of Walt “I am corny, you know? But I think there are just about 140 million people in this country who are just as corny as I am.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Disney Songs That Became Part of Park History

Episode 329 – The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.! The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.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 329, and our feature topic is The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.! In this week’s episode, we are talking about the history of how Main Street, U.S.A. came to be. Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: Jingle Cruise comes back to the Magic Kingdom on November 3!! Sophie: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be closing for a refurb beginning on November 2 and is scheduled to reopen on December 18, 2026. Brenda: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will again receive a Holiday Remix this year. From November 25, 2026 – January 6, 2027 guests will hear one of 3 special holiday songs: “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams; Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra; or Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses. 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: Is there a ride that you just don’t care for? If so, what is it? Brenda: Astro Orbiter Mike: The Tower of Terror Sophie: The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Cindy: Splash rides Kim: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Pam: Astro Orbiter = heights; Mission Space= extreme nausea; Tower of Terror = falling Robin: I’m not a huge fan of the mine train. Big Thunder gal here! PJ: Unpopular opinion…It’s a Small World Sherry: Tomorrowland speedway!!!!!! So hot, stinks and I hate that gas pedal!!!! Chandler: Ratatouille. Breaks down too often and ruined my taste for EPCOT. Harsh? Maybe. I’ll only return to Epcot if I have 4 or more Park days on my trip. Will drop Epcot on any 3-park trip. Chrissy: Mission space Feature Topic: The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.! Discussion opener: When you walk onto Main Street, do you think of it as an attraction, or simply as the road to the attractions? Sophie’s Question of the Week: When you think of Main Street, U.S.A., what is the one thing that makes it feel like Disney to you? Sophie: The Music Brenda: Feeling of “Coming Home” Mike: The feeling of going back in time This Day in Disney History for 10/19: 1995: The Illusion of LIfe is published. The Weekly Disney Windows Claude Coats – House of Magic (Magic Kingdom) – Big Top Theatrical Productions – Famous Since ’55 – Shows for World’s Fairs and International Expositions – Claude Coats – Marc Davis – John DeCuir – Bill Justice – 1972 Emporium (Disneyland) – Coats & Co. – Claude Coats – Proprietor – Big and Tall Sizes for Gentlemen – 1992 Haunted Mansion Tombstone – At Peaceful Rest Lies Brother Claude – Planted here beneath this sod. A little bit of Walt “Every cast member is responsible for the impression we make; take five minutes a day to make a magical memory for one of our guests.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Forgotten Disney Characters We Still Love

Episode 328 – Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To! Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To! 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 328, and our feature topic is Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To! In this week’s episode, we are talking about those attractions that we appreciate more now than we used to in Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: In Carousel of Progress news, one of the big items is that Debi Derryberry, the voice of Patricia, the daughter, in the version of the show that we now know, is going to be involved in the new format of the show when it re-opens in late Spring 2027. She will be in a new role as Grandmother in the attraction! Sophie: Hooray! For the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, November 26, 2026, a brand new Bluey balloon will make its debut in the parade! The Bluey balloon is 47 feet long, 27.8 feet wide, and 47.2 feet tall! This is not the first time Bluey has been in the parade, but this year’s balloon is inspired by the Christmas special “Christmas Swim” episode with Bluey wearing her festive Christmas crown. Brenda: The Keel laying ceremony for the Disney Believe happened on October 5th. The ceremony is a tradition dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, and a specially minted coin is placed beneath the ship’s keel before major construction continues. The keel is the structural center beneath the ship that runs all the way from the bow to the stern, and the coin was specially minted and features Tinker Bell on one side and part of the ship on the other. 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What was your favorite Disney Attraction when you were a little kid or someone you went with was a little kid? Sophie: Goofy’s Barnstormer Mike: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros Brenda: Peter Pan’s Flight Debbie: Splash Mountain Chandler: Oh! Hands down it’s going to be Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. I was so enthralled and mesmerized by all the animatronics and sets. It started my “how do they do that?” fascination and wanting to get the BTS intel. Sheila: Autotopia when I was a kid. I would go with my family and ride over and over again. Dale: The Great Movie Ride. Paula: We always loved Haunted Mansion, even when my son was small Feature Topic: Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To! Sophie: The Haunted Mansion Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The Hall of Presidents The American Adventure MuppetVision 3D Brenda: PeopleMover Living with the Land Mickey’s PhilharMagic The Great Movie Ride Mike: It’s a Small World Swiss Family Treehouse Frozen Ever After/Maelstrom Mickey & Minnie’s Country Houses Sophie’s Question of the Week: Is there a ride that you just don’t care for? If so, what is it? Brenda: Astro Orbiter Mike: The Tower of Terror Sophie: The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster This Day in Disney History for 10/12: 2000: The late Cliff Edwards (the voice of Jiminy Crickett) is selected as a Disney Legend. The Weekly Disney Windows Wathel Rogers – Main Street Confectionery (Magic Kingdom) – Buena Vista Magic Lantern Slides – Treat Your Friends To Our Special Tricks – Yale Gracey – Bud Martin – Ken O’Brien – Wathel Rogers – 1975 The Fortuosity Shop (Disneyland) – “You’ll Cut a Fine Figure” – Wathel Rogers – Menswear – 1992 A little bit of Walt “Invent your own job; take such an interest in it that you eat, sleep, dream, walk, talk and live nothing but your work until you succeed. Then you may take on a hobby or two if you feel so inclined.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.

Episode 327 – Best Attractions for the Whole Family! Best Attractions for the Whole Family! 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 327, and our feature topic is the Best Attractions for the Whole Family! In this week’s episode, we are talking about our favorite resort lobbies in Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: As of September 21st, the single rider line option at Expedition Everest has gone away forever. Disney tested an updated pre-sorting system in the standby queue that divides guests into odd and even party groups before the loading platform. This grouping method fills empty train seats effectively, which supposedly lowers average standby wait times. Mike: Have you ever wanted to work at Walt Disney World? Well, if your name is Sophie, then pay attention! Walt Disney World is going to be adding 5,000 new Cast Members in the next five years, spanning all areas of the resort! This is because of the investment that Disney is making into Walt Disney World – they are going to be pouring in up to 17 billion dollars over the next 10 to 20 years, and that will require Cast Members to make it work. If you are interested in applying, go to Disneyjobs.com to apply! Sophie: Disney has just donated $100,000 to Gorilla Conservation Efforts in celebration of World Gorilla Day on September 24th. This coincides with the arrival of Bakari, the newest silverback gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The donation will go to support global gorilla conservation efforts. 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is your Preferred Disney Resort? Sophie: Pop Century Mike: Port Orleans Riverside Brenda: Wilderness Lodge Dale: We have never stayed at the Grand Floridian but it is my favorite because I can always find Mary Poppins and Alice In Wonderland there. Sheila: Caribbean Beach and Contemporary Chrissy: All Stars Debbie: I LOVE the Polynesian but can only afford Coronado….and they do a very good job making us feel welcome. But if I ever hit a lottery…Poly here I come. Of course, first I have to buy a ticket. Robin: I loved staying at the Contemporary, but I also love Pop Century. Chandler: I’d love the opportunity to stay at Wilderness, or AKL. My wallet continues to tell me Pop is going to be my answer to this question. Pam: Polynesian, Boardwalk, and Animal Kingdom. Perfect Trifecta Randy: California Grand, Wilderness Lodge Feature Topic: Best Attractions for the Whole Family! It’s a small world (MK) Kilimanjaro Safaris (AK) Na’vi River Journey (AK) Jungle Cruise (MK) Frozen Ever After (Epcot) Mickey’s Philharmagic (MK) Living with the Land (Epcot) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway (HS) TTA People Mover (MK) Country Bear Jamboree (MK) Wildlife Express Train (AK) Walt Disney World Railroad (MK) Carousel of Progress (MK) Festival of the Lion King (AK) Finding Nemo: The Musical (AK) Prince Charming Regal Caroussel (MK) Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (MK) Dueling Dumbos (MK) Pirates of the Caribbean (MK) Sophie’s Question of the Week: What was your favorite Disney Attraction when you were a little kid or someone you went with was a little kid? Sophie: Goofy’s Barnstormer Mike: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros Brenda: Peter Pan’s Flight This Day in Disney History for 9/28: 1931: The Clock Store, a Silly Symphony cartoon, is released. The Weekly Disney Windows Card Walker – House of Magic (Magic Kingdom) – Dr. Card Walker – Licensed – Practitioner of Psychiatry and Justice of the Peace – We Never Close – Except for Golf – 1972 A little bit of Walt “ILife is beautiful. It’s about giving. It’s about family.“ – Walt Disney Coming next week: Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To

Episode 326 – Best Resort Lobbies at Walt Disney World! Best Resort Lobbies at Walt Disney World! 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 326, and our feature topic is the Best Resort Lobbies at Walt Disney World! In this week’s episode, we are talking about our favorite resort lobbies in Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now open! It opened on September 14, and Disney had 60 characters there for the opening celebration! Brenda: The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival dates were announced! The festival will run from March 10 – May 31, 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: There are a lot of little pieces of trivia in the parks. What is a little piece of trivia (or Easter Egg) that you really enjoy? Sophie: The Walt Portrait in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Sophie: The Roy & Minnie Statue along with the Walt & Mickey Statue Mike: The Disneyland & Walt Disney Firehouses, and the way the light from Walt’s Apartment over the Disneyland firehouse that never turns off in memory of Walt. Lee: Trader Sams, The Polynesian Resort, at the very top, if you look at the ceiling, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Keys are hanging from the ceiling because he had too many Mai Tais! Brenda: I like the fun aspects of Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater which we have eaten at a lot. All the license plate registrations were dated to 1955 as a nod to Disneyland as well as the 50’s era cars. Plus, the initials on the car license plates are all nods to Disney Imagineers who worked on the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. On each license plate, the 3 letters are an Imagineer’s initials and the 3 numbers are a reference to their birthdays! I always loved that fun Disney touch. Chandler: The Lost Boys Fire Brigade Feature Topic: Best Resort Lobbies at Walt Disney World! Brenda: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Peter Dominique, Jr. designed (he also designed Wilderness Lodge and Grand Californian) Wilderness Lodge Art of Animation Resort Sophie: Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Port Orleans Riverside & French Quarter Polynesian Resort Caribbean Beach Resort Mike: Disney’s Yacht Club & Disney’s Beach Club Coronado Springs Gran Destino Tower Pop Century Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is your Preferred Disney Resort? Sophie: Pop Century Mike: Port Orleans Riverside Brenda: Wilderness Lodge This Day in Disney History for 9/21: 2002: The city of Marceline, Missouri hosts the fourth annual Walt Disney’s Hometown Toonfest. The Weekly Disney Windows Leighton I. Sherwood – First Aid (Disneyland) – Doc Sherwood, M.D – Family Practice – 2014 A little bit of Walt “In learning the art of storytelling by animation, I have discovered that language has an anatomy. Every spoken word, whether uttered by a living person or by a cartoon character, has its facial grimace, emphasizing the meaning.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Best Attractions for the Whole Family

Episode 325 – How Walt Disney’s Original Ideas Still Shape the Parks! How Walt Disney’s Original Ideas Still Shape the Parks! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! Brenda is out this week on vacation, and today we’re joined once again by our good friend Lee! This is episode 325, and our feature topic is the How Walt Disney’s Original Ideas Still Shape the Parks! In this week’s episode, we are talking about how the ideas of Walt still play out in the parks today! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: The 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional narrator lineup has been released! Some notable names: Gary Sinise on November 29-December 1; Neil Patrick Harris from December 10-12, Lauren Daigle December 15-16, and Jodi Benson on December 24-25. Congratulations to Disney Legend Lea Salonga, the voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Mulan in the movie Mulan, for becoming the first Filipina ever to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Glimmering Greenhouses are returning to Epcot for the holidays. In addition to seeing them in the Living with the Land ride, you can also experience them up close with the Behind the Seeds Tour. The Greenhouses will be lit for tours November 27-December 30. 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What are some of your incredible Disney Memories? Sheila: “Our trips with the Ellis family over the years.” Brenda: “Each and every one of them” Chandler: “When you take your 3yo kiddo for his first trip and he’s not too sure about the characters at Crystal Palace.” Chandler: “When you take your kiddo and he gets to meet the love of his 3yo life.” Chandler: “When your 18yo kiddo asks his dad to ride Aladdin and not his mom.” Chandler: “That time I rode Everest with the kiddo and didn’t know what to expect.” Pam: “Being at Animal Kingdom soft opening” Debbie: “They have all been incredible but one that stands out was December 2001. My Mom and I went down to celebrate Life…Not knowing at the time we both had cancer. The crowds at the parks were very light. We did the Legacy Picture at Epcot and had an unbelievable time…just the two of us.We lost her to cancer in October 2004 and I’m now a 23 year cancer survivor. It was our last Disney trip together.I bring the Mickey Mouse Snowman every year as my special memory. She bought it for me on that last trip.. Robin: “There were these people and two little girls!” Feature Topic: How Walt Disney’s Original Ideas Still Shape the Parks! Keep Moving Forward – the parks will never be completed, things will always be changing Original sketches of Disneyland dating back to 1932. Family atmosphere, the reimagining of areas, not tear down. Frontierland forestry vibe. Epcot – how Walt’s vision for a community of tomorrow became a park, and by extension, communities by Storyliving by Disney How Disney pops up in social media and how the company is incorporated in everyday living. Carousel of Progress – Updating the Decades and incorporating Walt into the show Trashcans and Desired Paths – tiny details that are used to make the parks cleaner When you have a good idea, you stick with it. Example: The Candlelight Processional began, not at Epcot, but at Disneyland in 1955. Sophie’s Question of the Week: There are a lot of little pieces of trivia in the parks. What is a little piece of trivia (or Easter Egg) that you really enjoy? Sophie: The Walt Portrait in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Sophie: The Roy & Minnie Statue along with the Walt & Mickey Statue Mike: The Disneyland & Walt Disney Firehouses, and the way the light from Walt’s Apartment over the Disneyland firehouse that never turns off in memory of Walt. Lee: Trader Sams, The Polynesian Resort, at the very top, if you look at the ceiling, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Keys are hanging from the ceiling because he had too many Mai Tais! This Day in Disney History for 9/14: 1928: Walt Disney writes a letter to his brother Roy and Ub Iwerks about the recording session for Steamboat Willie. The Weekly Disney Windows Joyce Carlson – Emporium (Magic Kingdom)- Dolls by Miss Joyce – Dollmaker for the World – Shops in New York, California, Florida, Japan, & Paris – Owner & Founder Joyce Carlson. – 2000 A little bit of Walt “The important thing is the family.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Best Resort Lobbies at Walt Disney World

Episode 324 – Incredible Disney Memories with Special Guests Alisha & Lee! Incredible Disney Memories with Special Guests Alisha & Lee! Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! Brenda is out this week on vacation, and today we’re bringing on our special guests Alisha & Lee to join us on the show! This is episode 324, and our feature topic is the Incredible Disney Memories with Special Guests Alisha & Lee! In this week’s episode, we are sharing our favorite memories! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: We talked a while back about the changes that Walt Disney World has made regarding the transportation around the resort. Brenda is at Walt Disney World, and she reported back to us on some of those changes. Here’s what she had to say: Leaving Disney Springs: “All we had to do leaving Disney Springs last night was scan our MagicBand.” Taking a Lyft to the Poly: “Lyft driver just said drop off and they let us through.” Lastly, the Grand Floridian Cafe has announced that they will re-open from their long refurbishment on November 2, 2026 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What is one of your favorite Disney comfort foods? Hannah: “Casey’s corn dog nuggets” PJ: “Popcorn” Chandler: “Disneyland Churro.” PJ: “Dole whips!” Robin: “Mickey waffles!” Pam: “Polynesian Bread Pudding” Deb: “Dole Whips and the Corn Dog at Sleepy Hollow.” Kim: “Hot salted pretzel with cheese” Alisha: “Jumbo Turkey Leg” Lee: “Belgium Waffle Ice Cream Cone at Disney Springs” Sophie: “Cookies and Cream Cookie” at Gideons Sophie: “Beignets” at Port Orleans French Quarter Feature Topic: Incredible Disney Memories with Special Guests Alisha & Lee! Alisha Alisha’s daughter’s first roller coaster – DL Space Mountain w/ a 5yo. Walt Disney World 21st B-Day Planning Daughter’s 21st B-Day trip(?) Lee Going to Disney for the first time (as a teenager) Animal Kingdom Drum sets Photos of the kids growing through the years Coming up: Finding all the Fishing Spots on Disney Property! Soccer golf, pickleball Mike Tiny Sophie’s first ride on Splash Mountain Barnstormer First Trip 47 years ago (age 11) Daddy and Mommy’s trip to Disney while pregnant with Sophie Sophie’s 21st birthday trip Sophie Sophie’s Solo Trip June 2025 Florida Reunion 2019 Disney Cruising Sophie’s Question of the Week: What are some of your incredible Disney Memories? This Day in Disney History for 9/7: 1911: The Birth of Disney Legend and Master Animator Freddie Moore The Weekly Disney Windows Meg Crofton – Disney Clothiers (Magic Kingdom) – Center for Leadership Development & Mentoring – Meg Gilbert Crofton, Founder – “We start leaders on their journeys” – 2015 A little bit of Walt “If you can dream it, you can do it. Remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: How Walt Disney’s Original Ideas Still Shape the Parks

Episode 323 – Best Disney Comfort Foods! Best Disney Comfort Foods! 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 323, and our feature topic is the Best Disney Comfort Foods! In this week’s episode, we are sharing our favorite comfort classics! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: As we reported a couple of months ago in our Limburger Cheese rumor, the Disney Cruise Lines is returning to New York City for the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 sailing season! The Disney Wish will have cruises there to Bermuda, as well as to New England and Canada! Sophie: Disney’s newest resort, Lakeshore Lodge, will be opening on July 1, 2027! This incredible looking resort on the shores of Bay Lake will feature A-Frame lodges overlooking the water, themed after the movie Brother Bear, that will sleep 5 to 8 people, as well as Studios that will be themed after the movie Encanto! Mike: The Disney/Pixar movie Toy Story 5 will begin streaming on Disney+ exclusively on September 23rd, so if you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch it in the comfort of your home then! 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: Are there any places we missed for relaxation from our list? Chandler: “There is a hidden little pavilion behind Drinkwallah, near the water’s edge. I enjoyed a nice lunch from the Yak & Yeti counter service one afternoon. A slight breeze and a gentle hum of the fans dampened the hustle and bustle that was happening on the main walkway above.” Robin: “The ride it’s a small world!” Feature Topic: Best Disney Comfort Foods! Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding at Raglan Road 50s Prime Time Cafe – Grandpa Gene’s Chicken Pot Pie and Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken Pot Roast at Liberty Tree Tavern Carrot Cake Cookie at the Trolley Car Cafe Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie – Tarte aux Fraises Cousin Megan’s Traditional Meatloaf ‘Ohana Potstickers and Noodles Regal Eagle Macaroni and Cheese Akershus Traditional Kjøttkaker: Norwegian Meatballs with Lingonberry Jam Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork at Eight Spoons – Snack Credit! Bounty Platter with Mickey Waffles Rotisserie-roasted Turkey at The Garden Grill Restaurant Nutella Waffle at Sleepy Hollow Primo Piatto Blueberry Lemon Pancakes Chicken Fried Rice at Yak & Yeti Quick Service Quattro Formaggi Pizza at Via Napoli Iced Water – Anywhere <3 Biergarten Buffet Sophie’s Question of the Week: What is one of your favorite Disney comfort foods? This Day in Disney History for 8/31: 1964: The Dapper Dans sing at the groundbreaking ceremony for Anaheim Stadium! The Weekly Disney Windows Jack Rorex – Market House (Disneyland) – “Buena Vista Construction Co \ Jack Rorex \ Ivan Martin \ Cash Shockey” – 1955 A little bit of Walt “It’s a mistake not to give people a chance to learn to depend on themselves while they are young.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Incredible Disney Memories with Special Guests Alisha & Lee!

Episode 322 – The Most Relaxing Spots in Each Park! The Most Relaxing Spots in Each Park! 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 322, and our feature topic is The Most Relaxing Spots in Each Park! In this week’s episode, we are highlighting our locations in each park where you can just relax. Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: D23 News Cheddar! Mike: Disney is making two changes to attractions at Epcot! The first is that the Dreamfinder will be returning to the Journey Into Imagination with Figment attraction! Secondly, Spaceship Earth is going to be undergoing a major update for the first time in nearly 20 years! Stay tuned for more details. Brenda: Coming to VIllains Land  will be a roller coaster centered around Maleficent! Also, coming back to Expedition Everest: The Yeti is coming back to life inside the attraction! Sophie: Coming to Piston Peak in the Magic Kingdom, two new attractions – Cars Ridge Run Rally, which is a racing attraction and is billed as a quest to find “the wildest racer in the wheelderness”. Also coming to Piston Peak, Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along. Miss Fritter is inspired by the Diva of Demolition from Cars 3. 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: [email protected] Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Question of the Week Feedback: What Disney animated movie would you like to see made into a live action remake? Chandler: “I think Up could be done. I know there’s an AI video out there showing some actors doing scenes, but I doubt all those particular actors would be up for it (no pun intended). I think Up would make an excellent live action.” Chrissy: “No more remakes” Robin: “Bambi?” Brenda: “The Princess and the Frog and Anastasia.” Cindy: “Pochantas and Brave” Kelly: “Sword and the Stone” Sherry: “Atlantis!” Jennifer: “None” Paula: “I think Brave would be fun” Kim: “Sleeping Beauty” Feature Topic: The Most Relaxing Spots in Each Park! Magic Kingdom: The Plaza Inn greenhouse section of the restaurant Riding the TTA Front Porch at Tony’s Town Square A Ride on the WDW Railroad Carousel of Progress Country Bear Jamboree The Garden Hub in front of the Castle (when not busy) Columbia Harbour House Hall of Presidents and Mickey’s PhilharMagic, especially for a break from the weather. Epcot: Walt the Dreamer section The Odyssey Building Canada Pavilion by the waterfall World Showcase at night Japan Pavilion by the Koi pond The American Adventure Pavilion The Miniature train setup at Germany Biergarten Restaurant on the dance floor Living with the Land Aquarium area of The Seas with Nemo and Friends The seating area around Sunshine Seasons Playground area around Guardians of the Galaxy and also inside Mission: SPACE Hollywood Studios: Stage Shows Walt Disney Presents inside One Man’s Dream Animation Courtyard Star Tours Near Pixar Place Trolley Car Cafe Sunset Blvd on the way to Tower of Terror The area after Tower of Terror The area at night by Grauman’s Chinese Theater ABC Commissary where they have tables PizzaRizzo upstairs seating The Friendship boat rides between Hollywood Studios and Epcot, and also the Skyliner Animal Kingdom: Kilimanjaro Safaris Flametree BBQ seating area Back area between Africa and Pandora Pandora at night Maharaja Jungle Trek Petting Zoo area Asia the table area by the water Finding Nemo: The Musical The front of the park before you enter the park Satuli Canteen Rafiki’s Planet Watch Tree of Life Sophie’s Question of the Week: Are there any places we missed for relaxation from our list? This Day in Disney History for 8/24: 2006: Two white rhinos take their first steps in Africa after being released into the wild from Animal Kingdom 2011: A male African Elephant is born at Animal Kingdom. The Weekly Disney Windows Robert A. Iger – Emporium (Disneyland) – New Century Builders – Robert A. Iger, Chief Architect – “Looking forward to your tomorrow!” – Courageous, Confidence, Excellence, Innovation, Curiosity, Optimism. A little bit of Walt “Dreams, ideas, and plans not only are an escape, they give me purpose, a reason to hang on.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Best Disney comfort foods