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Episode 236 - The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T! The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T! 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 236 and this week our feature topic is The ABCs of Disney: Things we like that start with the Letter T! In this episode, we continue our ABC series with the things that we like that start with the letter T! Here's what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: Coming to Hollywood Studios in the Summer of 2025 – an all new Villains Show, featuring such villains as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent, among others! It will be where the Lightning McQueen Racing Academy is, so if you want to see that one last time, check it out before it closes on October 7th. Mike: The 2024 Christmas season is arriving at Disneyland Resort beginning November 15th! Continuing through January 6th, 2025, there will be a lot of holiday fun to be had! Let us know if you are going to be there during that time, and tell us what it was like! Brenda: On Disney Cruise Line news, bookings for the Disney Destiny will begin on September 12! The maiden voyage will be out of Port Everglades on November 20, 2025 for a four-night cruise. After the maiden voyage, the inaugural season will be four and five night cruises to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Every cruise will feature a stop at either Castaway Cay or Lookout Cay – and some will have both! Lastly, don’t forget about Cask and Cannon, the new pub inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean! 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 Listener Feedback: Disney Recipes Kourtney offered up this delicacy: “Cheeseburger spring rolls!!! It's a favorite in our house” Sheila said: “Gaston’s tavern cinnamon rolls” and added a tip for us “I finally figured it out making with cake flour makes them so light and fluffy” Friend of the show Cindy added her favorites: “I loved the Chicken and Waffles from the Honey Bee-stro (F&G) and the Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib from Pastoral Palate (FOTA). The beef is probably the best savory dish I've ever had at a festival!” Feature Topic: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter T! Sophie Tiana TRON Thunder Mountain Railroad The Three Caballeros! Tree of Life Tiki Room Twinings Tea Tramp Timon, Timothy, Triton, Tweedledee and Tweedledum Mike Tinkerbell TTA Tomorrowland Speedway Tom Sawyer Island Tusker House Restaurant Turtle Talk w/ Crush Turkey Leg Thumper Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Brenda Tigger Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Toy Story Midway Mania Tony’s Town Square Restaurant Test Track Tiffin’s Restaurant Triceratops Spin Treats Tickets This Day in Disney History for September 9: 1988: Tokyo Disneyland welcomes it's 60-millionth guest! Stump the Soph! Frozen - Kai, Gerda, Marshmallow A little bit of Walt “"Why worry? If you’ve done the very best you can, worrying won't make it any better." - Walt Disney Coming Next Week: Tips for getting the most out of your Fall Trip to Disney!

Episode 235 - Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home! Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home! 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 235 and this week our feature topic is Role Reversal and Disney Recipes we Make at Home! In this episode, we have switched roles around for fun, and we're also talking about Disney recipes we make at home! Here's what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: Disney After Hours is back for 2025! These are specialty tickets that you purchase to get extended hours at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, or Hollywood Studios on select nights. For Magic Kingdom and Epcot, the after hours times are from 10PM - 1AM, and you can get in starting at 7PM. For Hollywood Studios, the hours are from 9:30PM - 12:30AM, and again, you can get in starting at 7PM. Dates vary so reach out to us if you want to add after hours tickets into your vacation planning! Sophie: The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is upon us! It started last week on August 29th and continues through November 23rd this year. I’m here to tell you all about the FOOD! At CommuniCore Hall, you can find the Macatizers Menu with four different types of Mac & Cheese! Near Mission: SPACE is the Coastal Eats Menu, where Daddy can enjoy the Warm Water Lobster Tail with garlic butter. In World Showcase there are a lot of options, of course, but one that piques my interest is in China, the Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet and spicy sauce, and the Crispy Duck Bao Bun with hoisin sauce! Lastly, don’t forget about our favorites in Canada: The Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll and the Filet Mignon with mushrooms, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs mashed potatoes, and Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs butter! Here’s the link to the whole lineup: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-epcot-international-food-wine-festival-2024/ Bon Appetit!  Mike: Starting last week (August 29th to be exact) and continuing through November 3rd, the Darker side of magic is back at Universal Orlando Resort as the Death Eaters are back at Diagon Alley! 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 Listener Feedback:  Feature Topic: Role Reversal & Disney Recipes we make at home! Brenda ‘Ohana Honey Coriander Chicken Wings Sophie Mint Julep Monte Cristo Sandwich Mike Bengal Skewers Caramel Popcorn This Day in Disney History for September 2: 1979: The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction opens in Disneyland's Frontierland. Stump the Mike Mary Poppins - Uncle Albert, Admiral Boom, Jane Banks A little bit of Walt “I like corn.” “When I was a kid, a book I read advised young artists to be themselves. That decided it for me. I was a corny kind of guy, so I went in for corn.” - Walt Disney Coming Next Week: The ABC’s of Disney: Things we like at Disney that start with the letter T!

In Episode 221 of "On the Road with Mickey," hosts Mike, Sophie, Brenda, and Grogu discuss their top 5 quick service restaurants at Disney, including dishes like Yak & Yeti’s Pork Egg Rolls and Cookes of Dublin’s Fish n’ Chips. They also cover updates on Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s reopening, and conservation efforts at Animal Kingdom. Listener tips for visiting Disney in the summer and upcoming topics are also shared.

Episode 135 - Things to do on Check-out Day! Things to do on Check-out Day! Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 135 for August 22, 2022, and today our feature topic is Things to do on Check-out Day! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Winnie the Pooh and Tigger are back for meet and greets at the Magic Kingdom! We used to see Pooh over by Journey to Imagination but you could only see him at a distance, now they are meeting together at The Thotful Spot in Fantasyland. Well, that’s all I’ve got! TTFN! Ta-Ta for now!Sophie: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is going to be re-released in IMAX starting on August 26th in anticipation of the release of the Disney+ series, Andor. In addition to Rogue One, you can also get an extended preview of what the series will look like.Mike: As Brenda announced on her Facebook page recently, the Disney Skyliner will be down for maintenance from January 22-29, 2023. This will impact all resorts that have Skyliner service, and bus transportation to all parks will be available during the refurbishment.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFrom Last Week:We received some more listener feedback on their favorite Disney smells.Jennifer has these favorites she likes: “The old Soarin jasmine smell, POTC smoke smell and popcorn.”Tanya said “I like the smell of Dinosaur!, Popcorn and turkey legs.”Stephanie has two favorites: “Fiji scene in Soarin, Yacht club lobby”Sheila likes these smells: “Original Soaring of California, Grand Floridian Gingerbread House and The musty clean smell of pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland”Vickie has an affinity to Wilderness Lodge: “Wilderness Lodge. Nothing like walking the hallway down to Roaring Forks. So many memories at that resort. I have some wax melts that come close.”Last, but certainly not least, Chrissy from BCOM had this to add: “Flight of passage, soarin polyenisan scene, soarin' India smell”Feature Topic: Things to do on Check-out Day!Nice sit-down breakfastResort hopping to check out other resortsVisiting some areas you haven’t been to recently, like Disney Springs or the Boardwalk area.When Dining comes back, convert extra credits for snack credits.Meeting up with local friendsMonorail Mania Meal – Start at the Poly at Tambu Lounge, Contemporary with lunch at the Contempo Cafe, and then Grand Floridian Gasparilla Grill for ginormous cake popsA round of mini golfSleep in but don’t forget check-out time is 11:00 AMTake in the pool on your last day.Check out the resort arcadeBooking a character dining experience at a resort, like Chef Mickey’s, Cape May, etc.Check out a Disney movie at a Disney theater at Disney SpringsDepending on your flight time, check out Cirque du SoleilTake time to journal the things you didn’t get a chance to do.Fishing charterWalking paths at the resortsThis Day in Disney History for August 22:1905: The Birth of animator Robert W. YoungquistDisney Who’s Who CharacterHector from CocoA little bit of Walt“I feel there is no door which, with the kind of talent we have in our organization, could not be opened, and we hope we can continue to unlock these barriers as long as we are in the business of bringing a happy note to those who patronize our pictures.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Would You Rather...Disney Style! Watch us on YouTube!

Episode 134 - Our Favorite Disney Smells! Our Favorite Disney Smells! Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 133 for August 8, 2022, and today our feature topic is an Our Favorite Disney Smells! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: On the Disney Wish, one place I want to “investigate” for our listeners – of course, all in the name of research – is Inside Out: Joyful Sweets! We’re talking freshly made waffle cones, signature desserts based on each of the emotions (in cupcake form), and nearly 40 flavors of gelato and ice cream!Sophie: Coming to Disney+ on Disney+ Day, which is September 8th, is a brand new original series, “Cars on the Road”. Featuring Mater and Lightning McQueen, the story is that they are traveling across the country to visit Mater’s sister back east! This looks to be a 9 episode series!Mike: Lost a little bit in the headlines, August 1st, Coronado Springs Resort celebrated its 25th anniversary! The resort opened on August 1, 1997, and was our first Disney on-property resort that we stayed at back in 2007.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Your Favorite Smells at Disney!Sophie:3) H2O+ “Bath Aquatics”2) SpaceShip Earth “Fire of Library in Alexandria”1) Water smell PoTC with the use of bromineBrenda:3) Avatar: Flight of Passage. When the banshee lands in the cave.2) Mickey’s PhilharMagic - Be Our Guest scene with the desserts1) Karamell Kuche smellHonorable Mentions: The scents from the Polynesian Resort and the Yacht Club Resort.Mike:3) Original Soarin’ ride - the orange grove scene2) The incredible smell of fresh popcorn at Town Square in the Magic Kingdom.1) The smell of the rain on the pavement during Extra Magic Hours with the cooler evening temperatures.Listener Interaction:My sister Robin loved the scent at the Yacht Club when she came over to visit before they all headed home. She also loved the scent of sunscreen and laughed about Sophie’s infamous “cough syrup” drink. :)John said he loves the smells at the Grand Floridian, at Basin at Disney Springs, and at the Riviera.Cindy said Pop Century's lobby, the Taj Mahal scene in Soarin', and that water smell you encounter on all of the boat rides. I wouldn't want that last one as a candle, but I definitely associate it with the parks.Sandi loves the smell of fresh popcorn for the collectable popcorn bucketsThis Day in Disney History for August 15:1936: Ward Kimbell and Betty Lawyer Wedding AnniversaryDisney Who’s Who CharacterQueen Elinor from BraveA little bit of Walt“Animated picture-making is an expensive business. One wrong pencil line can cost hundreds of dollars. I can’t hold a pencil to the artists in my studio. I credit the success of my films to the teamwork in my organization.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Disney Check-out Day Excursions Watch us on YouTube!

Episode 133 - Update on 22 Things for 2022 List! Update on 22 Things for 2022 List! Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 133 for August 8, 2022, and today our feature topic is an Update on our 22 Things for 2022 List! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseBrenda: Exciting news out of the Magic Kingdom! On July 31st, the Harmony Barber Shop reopened for the first time since it closed due to the pandemic. Yay! Additionally, Merida is back at the Magic Kingdom in her usual location to meet and greet Guests!Sophie: Coming to Disney+ on September 21st, a special 3-episode premiere of the new Star Wars series, “Andor”. This series takes place prior to the events of Rogue One, and focuses on Cassian Andor’s journey and the pieces that come into play that lead to the beginning of the rebellion! This is a 12 part series, and I know that Daddy and I are really excited about it! If you haven’t seen the trailer yet here is the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOegEuCcfwMike: This is not Disney related, but On the Road with Mickey would like to extend their prayers to the family of Vin Scully, in my opinion the greatest sports broadcaster ever known, on his passing. He died on August 2nd at the age of 94. As someone said, he’s still calling games, but now he’s doing it for the Angels.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: An update on our 22 things for 2022 list!The List:1. Witness in person the Candlelight Processional2. Take in the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party3. Meetup with friends and family4. Have an On the Road with Mickey meetup in the parks with listeners.5. Take in the Flower & Garden Festival6. Stay at a new resort7. Eat at at least one restaurant we’ve never been to before8. Record an episode of On the Road with Mickey on location9. Solo trip to Disney10. Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind!11. Eat around the World at the Food & Wine Festival12. Meet friends in person at WDW!13. Meetup with BCOM14. Seeing the new Walt Statue at Epcot15. Stay at a new resort - Boardwalk Inn16. Sail on the Disney Wish!17. Go back to MNSSHP18. Disney with Luna!19. Go to Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall20. Ride the WDW Railroad 21. Experience Fantasmic!22. Epcot 40th BirthdayThis Day in Disney History for August 8:1939: Fantasia Story MeetingDisney Who’s Who CharacterAuguste Gusteau from RatatouilleA little bit of Walt“Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: Our Favorite Smells at Disney Watch us on YouTube!

Episode 132 - 3 Disney Restaurants To Try! 3 Disney Restaurants To Try! Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 132 for August 1, 2022, and today our feature topic is 3 Disney Restaurants To Try! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Last Wednesday, July 27th, MagicBand+ debuted at Walt Disney World. The latest version of the popular wearable technology still does all that you are used to doing, but it also includes such new features as interactions with the Disney Fab 50 statues and more! Sophie: Last Tuesday the 26th was the 70th (or is it 71st) Anniversary of the release of Alice in Wonderland. To commemorate the anniversary, Disney Artist and Historian Stacia Martin wrote a post on the Disney Parks Blog, along with an accompanying YouTube video, showing how to draw the Cheshire Cat.Brenda: Late this summer, the Boardwalk Deli will open up at the location that used to be the Boardwalk Bakery. Featuring authentic delicatessen sandwiches, it will also have a lot of sweets to enjoy as well. No official opening date has been announced, but if you look at the calendar for the restaurant it shows operating hours starting on August 15. Also, it’ll be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: 3 Disney Restaurants To Try!Sophie: 1) Space 2202) Mama Melrose’s3) Rose & CrownBrenda: 1) Victoria & Albert’s Chef Table Experience2) Steakhouse 71 - dinner3) Topolino’s Terrace - dinnerMike: 1) Le Cellier2) California Grill3) Coral ReefListener Feedback:We asked in our Facebook Group for what others were looking to try as well, and here’s the responses:Chris from Billy’s Closet of Magic said he wants to eat at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Chef Mickey’s, and California Grill.Chrissy from BCOM wants to eat at Topolino’s Terrace, Victoria & Albert’s Chef Table Experience, Nine Dragons, and Morimoto.Cindy wants to eat at The Rose & Crown, The Luau at the Poly, and Le Cellier.Jennifer wants to eat at Boma, Olivia’s, and Chefs de France.John wants to eat at Victoria & Albert, Akershus, and Big River GrillePam wants to eat at Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming, Space 220, and Shula’s SteakhouseLastly, Sheila wants to eat at Victoria & Albert, Bull & Bear at the Waldorf Astoria, and 3 Bridges.This Day in Disney History for August 1:1933: Birth of Dom DeLuiseDisney Who’s Who CharacterDopey from Snow White & The Seven DwarfsA little bit of Walt“Most of my life I have done what I wanted to do. I have had fun on the job. I have never been able to confine that fun to office hours.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: An update on our 22 things for 2022 list Watch us on YouTube!

Episode 131 - Disney Legends! Disney Legends! Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 131 for July 25, 2022, and today our feature topic is Disney Legends! We've talked about Disney Legends previously. At the start of last year we talked about all of the Nine Old Men when Brenda joined us, and then later that year we talked about them some more when we looked at Fred MacMurray, Ub Iwerks, and Julie Andrews. Well, today we're continuing our look by focusing on Mr. Dick Van Dyke, Roger E. Broggie, and the incomperable Lillian Disney! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about: Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFrom Last Week:In the group, we asked what Wowza foods you’ve encountered at Disney. We had a great response! Check out the answers we received:Sheila said “The salmon at the Hollywood Brown Derby in DHS . It was so tasty! The salmon was on a bed of rice in a pool of pesto; with a decorative piece of puff pastry.”Chandler chimed in: “We were on our last day and our last quick service meal during our 3-day visit in Jan, 2020. We were tired, hungry, ready to end our day, and simply needed something to eat. We didn't know anything about Satu'li Canteen, and just happened across it. This ended up being the absolute BEST meal we had. When we visit again in the future, Satu'li will most likely be in the MUST DO list.” – Chandler, from the picture it looks like the Combination Bowl: Grilled Beef & Chicken. Let me know if I’m wrong.Chrissy added her favorites: “The Gray Stuff, Homecoming's Deviled Eggs, Satuli's former Family Platter which had a little of everything on it, and Space 220's King Oyster Mushrooms.”My sister Robin added her Wowza food: “The salad at Liberty Tree Tavern! Stephanie and I scarfed that down like it was manna from Heaven!”Lastly, my friend Cindy added her pick: “It's just a little dessert, but the 50th anniversary lemon chiffon at Sunshine Seasons is amazing and gorgeous!”You can see some of the pictures that were shared with us over at the Facebook Group or you will also see some of them on our YouTube of the episode.Feature Topic: A Look at Disney Legends!This week on the podcast, we are taking another look at some of the incredible Disney Legends that have been selected over the years. Each of us has done our research on our pick and we are looking forward to sharing that with you. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do!Brenda: Dick Van DykeRichard Wayne “Dick” Van Dyke was born December 13, 1925 (just 11 days before my daddy) in West Plains, Missouri. He is an American actor, producer, comedian and writer.After serving in the Air Force during WWII, he and a friend formed a pantomime act, “The Merry Mules” and performed Laurel and Hardy-type performances in nightclubs across the country. He broke into television and in 1961 he was cast as comedy-writer Rob Petrie on the hit series The Dick Van Dyke Show.Although the show was a huge success, Walt Disney had never heard of him. When casting for Mary Poppins, Dick’s name was suggested to Walt and after a private screening of an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show, Walt chose him on the spot – no audition needed!Dick Van Dyke, of course, played Bert the Cockney chimney-sweep/kite-peddler/sidewalk artist/one-man band in the 1964 Academy-Award-Winning film, Mary Poppins (a film in which Walt Disney devoted four years of his life to creating).When Dick read the script, he decided he also wanted to play the part of the old bank chairman, Mr. Dawes. He told Walt, “I’d like to play Mr. Dawes – and I won’t charge you a nickel.” Walt said,

Episode 130 - 3 Disney Wowza Foods! 3 Disney Wowza Foods! Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 130 for July 18, 2022, and today our feature topic is 3 Disney Wowza Foods! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: More characters are returning to some of the dining locations at Walt Disney World! On September 20th, our friends from Winnie the Pooh will be back at the Crystal Palace! On September 27th, Lilo and Stitch will be back for breakfast at ‘Ohana! Yay! Lastly, on October 4th, Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast will be back with some of your favorite Disney friends! Get ready, everyone!Sophie: Over at Animal Kingdom Park, we have a new addition to the Red River Hog family! This piglet was born to Mom “Daisy” and Dad “Cheech”, and is currently backstage bonding with them. Check out these really awesome pictures!Brenda: Over at Hollywood Studios, the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is getting ready to undergo a small refurbishment. Beginning on August 22nd, the closure is scheduled to last until September 16th, and performances will return on September 17th.Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Three Disney Food items we ate that made us go Wow!On our last trip to Disney, there were some specific food items we had that made us go Wow! Today, we’re each sharing three of them. What’s on your list?Sophie:1) Oga’s Obsession (Oga’s Cantina) $7.502) Liege Waffle (Connections Eatery) $5.293) I can not tell a lie Milkshake (Liberty Tree Tavern) $9.00Brenda:1) Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding - Raglan Road - $11.002) Connections Eatery — General Tso’s Chicken Salad 11.49$3) Trattoria Al’Forno – Pizze Bianca $19.00Mike:1) Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding - Raglan Road - $11.002) 5-Cheese Pizza - Connections Eatery - $10.493) “Teylu” All-Beef Hot Dog Wrapped in Dough - Satuli Canteen - $7.29This Day in Disney History for July 18:1955: The First Paying Customers arrive at DisneylandDisney Who’s Who CharacterThe Little Green Aliens from Toy StoryA little bit of Walt“Childishness? I think it’s the equivalent of never losing your sense of humor. I mean, there’s a certain something that you retain. It’s the equivalent of not getting so stuffy that you can’t laugh at others.” - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: A Look at some of the Disney Legends Watch us on YouTube!

Episode 129 - Sophie's 21st Birthday Trip Recap! Sophie's 21st Birthday Trip Recap! Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 129 for July 11, 2022, and today we're recapping our trip in Sophie's 21st Birthday Trip Recap! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here’s the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from July 14 - November 19, 2022, and along with it, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series will run from July 14 - November 14, 2022. Each night will feature three performances at the America Gardens Theatre – 5:30 PM, 6:45PM, and 8:00PM. We’re sharing a link to the Disney page that will show the complete list of performers and their dates of performance, so check it out here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/epcot/food-wine-eat-to-the-beat-concerts/Sophie: We’ve talked before about the retheming of Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Well, recently it was announced that the ride will become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and will come to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in late 2024!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Sophie’s 21st Birthday Trip Recap!Today for our feature topic, we are all going to talk about what we liked most about our recent trip to Walt Disney World. Since Sophie was the reason for the trip, I’m going to let her go first!Sophie:1) Having the On the Road with Mickey Meetup to ride the PeopleMover.2) Being in the moment, especially at Epcot3) Enjoying her time with McKinley and Aleyah4) Also time at Hollywood Studios with Daddy.5) Sophie’s Right of Passage at turning 21Brenda:1) Her time with her girls2) Seeing the excitement of her girls seeing the characters again and them being able to ride the rides together instead of one with Mimi and one with Papi.3) LOVED the Bread Pudding Challenge!!!! Also loved Liberty Tree Tavern where Cindy sat with them.4) Meeting friends for the first time. Cassie & Sophie, Chris & Chrissy and their families5) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!Mike:1) Time spent with our family2) Staying at the Yacht Club3) Sophie and I at Hollywood Studios4) Oga’s Cantina5) Celebrating Sophie’s Birthday!This Day in Disney History for July 11:1984: Nearly 400 Cast Members stand before Sleeping Beauty Castle to celebrate Disneyland's 30th anniversary...a year earlyDisney Who’s Who CharacterTimon from The Lion KingA little bit of Walt"I wanted something live, something that could grow, something I could keep plussing with ideas, you see? The park is that. Not only can I add things but even the trees will keep growing; the thing will get more beautiful every year. And as I find what the public likes—and when a picture's finished and I put it out—I find out what they like, or they don't like, and I have to apply that to some other thing; I can't change that picture, so that's why I wanted that park." - Walt DisneyComing Next Week: The Food items we had that made us go Wow! Or, perhaps better, Three Wowza Foods! Watch us on YouTube!