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On the Road with Mickey Episode #31 – Our Favorite Disney Merch

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Sophie’s Loungefly Bag is one of her favorite pieces of Disney Merch!

Our Favorite Disney Merch

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #31 for August 3, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Our Favorite Disney Merch. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about how that perfect piece of Disney Merch (short for merchandise) can help you remember your trip for years to come! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Intriguing Food Concoctions!
      • Over at the Boardwalk Bakery, Chip & Co is reporting on a new Mickey Waffle Ice Cream Sundae!
    • Animal Kingdom Babies!
      • On July 25, Animal Kingdom welcomed a new baby mandrill, born to mother Scarlett and father Linus. The bond is so strong between the baby and it’s mother that the vet team wasn’t able to determine if the baby is a boy or girl because the mom kept the baby so close.
    • Disney+ News
      • Coming to Disney+ this fall is “The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom”, which will talk about the daily operations of the animal care and vet teams.
      • The Mandalorian receives 15 Emmy Nominations!
    • Lastly, during this episode we talked a LOT about how different things looked. It was as much a visual as an audio podcast. If you wish, you can check out our corresponding YouTube video here if you wish to see some of our favorite items!
  • Feature Topic: Our Favorite Disney Merch!
    • Mike:
      • Mickey Safari Hat
      • Pin Trading
    • Sophie (keeping things close to her vest!)
  • This Day in Disney History for August 3rd
  • Disney Who’s Who Character 
  • Walt Disney Quote
  • Sponsorship
    • On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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 — first, by email to info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. Second, you can leave us a voicemail at our voicemail box 919-799-8390. 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!

On the Road with Mickey Episode #30 – Walt Disney World Recap, Part 2

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Walt Disney World Recap
Our view of Main Street, U.S.A. is the perfect backdrop for our Walt Disney World Recap!

Walt Disney World Recap, Part 2

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #30 for July 27, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Our Walt Disney World Recap, Part 2. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about our trip to Walt Disney World and look at the positives and negatives of our trip! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Feature Topic: Walt Disney World Recap!
    • Positives
    • Negatives
    • Tips for dealing with the changes at Disney
  • This Day in Disney History for July 27
  • Disney Who’s Who Character 
  • Walt Disney Quote
  • Sponsorship
    • On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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 — first, by email to info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. Second, you can leave us a voicemail at our voicemail box 919-799-8390. 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!

On the Road with Mickey Episode #29 – Walt Disney World Recap, Part 1

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Our view of Main Street, U.S.A. is the perfect backdrop for our Walt Disney World Recap!

Walt Disney World Recap, Part 1

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #29 for July 25, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Our Walt Disney World Recap, Part 1. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about our trip to Walt Disney World and look at the positives and negatives of our trip! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Permanent Closures
      • Primeval Whirl
      • Rivers of Light
      • Stitch’s Great Escape
  • Feature Topic: Walt Disney World Recap!
    • Positives
    • Negatives
  • This Day in Disney History for July 25
  • Disney Who’s Who Character 
  • Walt Disney Quote
  • Coming up next week: Walt Disney World Recap, Part 2!
  • Sponsorship
    • On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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 — first, by email to info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. Second, you can leave us a voicemail at our voicemail box 919-799-8390. 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!

On the Road with Mickey Episode #28 – Top 10 Character Lists

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Top 10 Character Lists
These three characters joined up to talk about their Top 10 Character Lists!

Top 10 Character Lists

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #28 for July 13, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Top 10 Character Lists. Today we are joined by Brenda, our friend and fellow Pixie Vacations travel agent! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about our top character lists and why they are our favorites! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Last week, Walt Disney World opened for Cast Member previews, Annual Passholder previews, and on the 11th it opened for the general public!
    • Last week we reported that Oga’s Cantina would NOT be reopening. That has now been adjusted. Locations that sell alcoholic beverages were closed due to Covid-19 spread, but it was determined that if your establishment also served food, like Oga’s Cantina does, you will be able to open up with 50% capacity.
    • Lastly, we are at Walt Disney World all week! Check out our live streams over at our sister Facebook Page, My Dreams of Disney!
  • Feature Topic: Top 10 Character Lists with Brenda
    • A fun look at our top 10 character lists!
      • Sophie’s List
      • Brenda’s List
      • Mike’s List
  • This Day in Disney History for July 13
  • Disney Who’s Who Character
  • Walt Disney Quote
  • Coming up next week: Walt Disney World Recap!
  • Sponsorship
    • On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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 — first, by email to info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. Second, you can leave us a voicemail at our voicemail box 919-799-8390. 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!

On the Road with Mickey Episode #27 – Dealing with the Weather at Disney

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Dealing with the weather at Disney
Taking in The Country Bears Jamboree is a great way to beat the heat, the cold, or the rain at Disney!

Dealing with the Weather at Disney

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #27 for July 6, 2020, and today, our feature topic is Dealing with the weather at Disney. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about some of the tips we have and others have shared about how to handle all the different weather conditions at Disney. Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Dining reservations were able to be made starting June 30! For us, we snagged dinner at the Garden Grill in Epcot — one of two character dining locations at Walt Disney World. We’ll report back on what Disney means by “Modified Character Experience” when we get back!
    • Other Dining News: Oga’s Cantina will not reopen when Hollywood Studios opens on July 15. It was originally on the list to re-open with the park.
    • Over at Disney+ — word is out that The Greatest Showman will be making an appearance on Disney+ this summer! Get ready!
    • Lastly, over at shopDisney.com, check out the Minnie Mouse Ear headband for Aulani! Here’s a sneak peak of what that will look like!
Minnie Mouse Ear Headband with Plumeria – Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
  • Feature Topic: Dealing with the weather at Disney
    • Tips for dealing with the weather at Disney.
      • Ponchos
      • Indoor Attractions
      • Hydration
      • Shopping
      • Checking the Disney Parks channel for the forecast
      • Dressing accordingly down to the nines
      • Tips from the listeners:
        • Suck it up and get out there! LOL! Seriously, rain chases people away, so unless there’s a lot of lightning or dangerous weather, just keep moving. If it’s hot, hop from one indoor event to another. Drink water!!! Go back to the hotel midday to rest, swim, cool off. And if it’s raining on a hot day (nearly every summer day in FL), dance in the puddles to cool off! Book your stay during hurricane season to save money. Don’t worry! People actually evacuate TO Walt Disney World during storms, because it’s inland, self-sustaining, and solid. Also limitless food and entertainment! If it’s cold—ok, relative to other places, it’s only cool here in winter, but the humidity makes it feel much chillier—dress in layers to peel off during the warm afternoon, but keep that jacket ready for when the sun goes down.
  • This Day in Disney History for July 6
  • Disney Who’s Who Character
  • Walt Disney Quote
  • Coming up next week: Top 10 Character Lists with special guest, Brenda!
  • Sponsorship
    • On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at mike@pixievacations.com or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis

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 — first, by email to info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. Second, you can leave us a voicemail at our voicemail box 919-799-8390. 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!