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On the Road with Mickey Episode #39 – Our Top Disney Restaurants

September 28, 2020 by Mike Ellis Leave a Comment

Our Top Disney Restaurants

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #39 for September 28, 2020, and our feature topic today is Our Top Disney Restaurants. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about the resorts we have stayed at and what our favorites are! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- A baby female Masai giraffe was born at Animal Kingdom on September 22nd! Her Mom is Mara and her Dad is George. Congratulations!
- Disneyland is in limbo, according to Disney executives. They continue to wait on reopening guidelines from the Governor of California. They have issued cancellation emails to Guests slated to arrive on October 10.
- Aulani, the DVC resort in Hawaii, is planning a phased reopening starting on November 1st.
- Lastly, in a sign of things returning more to a normal environment, two things happened. 1) Chefs de France reopened this past weekend, and 2) They were testing fireworks at Epcot after hours!
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Feature Topic: Our Top Disney Restaurants
- Sophie’s favorite restaurants
- Mike’s favorite restaurants
This Day in Disney History for September 28
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 #38 – Our Favorite Disney Resorts

September 21, 2020 by Mike Ellis Leave a Comment

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Pop Century is one of the Disney Resorts we’ve stayed at!

Our Favorite Disney Resorts

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #38 for September 21, 2020, and our feature topic today is Our Favorite Disney Resorts. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about the resorts we have stayed at and what our favorites are! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- The Peoplemover refurbishment has been extended until at least the end of November.
- Disneyland is disappointed that it is taking California and Governor Newsome so long to issue reopening guidelines for the theme parks. Governor Newsome says that those plans are coming “soon”.
- On a happier note, the Disney Parks Blog released in their #DisneyMagicMoments series a post with YouTube video regarding the Pirates of the Caribbean! It’s a great tie in from last week’s podcast, “Disney Attractions made into Movies.”
- Over at Tokyo Disneyland, an all new Beauty & the Beast ride will be opening on September 28th!
I’ve been lax in talking about it, but you can also watch On the Road with Mickey at our YouTube Channel! We started that with our episode with Yehaa Bob and have been going strong ever since! Want to check us out, see what we look like behind the camera? Well, you can do so right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe02C00wO6svd3RNTGlzb_A
Feature Topic: Our Favorite Disney Resort
- Where we have stayed:
  - Coronado Springs Resort (2007, 2008)
  - Port Orleans French Quarter (2009, 2010)
  - Bay Lake Tower (2011, 2014)
  - Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Lodge (2012)
  - Pop Century (2011, 2020)
  - Grand Californian Hotel (2013)
  - Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (2013)
  - The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort (2019, 2020)
- Sophie’s favorite resort
- Mike’s favorite resort
This Day in Disney History for September 21
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

Episode 37 – Disney Attractions Made into Movies

September 14, 2020 by Mike Ellis Leave a Comment

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Disney Attractions Made into Movies

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode #37 for September 14, 2020, and our feature topic is Disney attractions made into movies!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Walt Disney World Holiday Season is from November 6 – December 30, 2020.
  - Festive Flotillas at Animal Kingdom
  - Holiday Promenades at Epcot
  - Merry Motorcades at Hollywood Studios
  - Character Cavalcades at Magic Kingdom
  - Special Projection Effects at Cinderella Castle for after nightfall
  - No Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, though.
  - No Candlelight Processional, either.
  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4G8Jw21FVI&feature=youtu.be
Feature Topic: Disney Attractions made into Movies!
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- The Haunted Mansion
- The Country Bears
- Tower of Terror
- Tomorrowland
- Dinosaur
- Mission to Mars (Rocket to the Moon)
This Day in Disney History for September 14
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

The Best and the Worst at WDW!

September 7, 2020 by Mike Ellis Leave a Comment

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The Best and the Worst at WDW!

Hello everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! Today we are joined by Brenda from brendaplans.com! This is episode #36, and our feature topic is The Best and the Worst at Walt Disney World! The idea is that we pick our best and worst at each of the parks, and for bonus material, also at the resorts, so grab a drink, relax, and join us on our exploration! Here are the show notes:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Refurbishment news: Disney’s Polynesian Resort will not reopen until the Summer of 2021 — the DVC side is open and will remain open. Disney is taking the time now to do some renovations, looks like they are retheming it for Moana.
- Additionally, the Monorail stop at the Poly will be closing in October.
- Disney+ News: Season 2 of the Mandalorian will start streaming on October 30th!
- Restaurant news:
  - Minnie’s Seasonal Dining is set to return Sept. 25.
  - Cinderella’s Royal Table reopens on September 24!
  - Gaston’s Tavern reopened on September 4.
  - ABC Commissary at Hollywood Studios reopens for lunch October 8.
- Lastly, Disneyland is working on building Mickey & Minnie and the Runaway Railway attraction — they recently placed their first beam in place!
Feature Topic: The Best and the Worst
- Best and Worst from the Magic Kingdom
- Best and Worst from Epcot
- Best and Worst from Hollywood Studios
- Best and Worst from the Animal Kingdom
- Best and Worst from Disney Resorts
This Day in Disney History for September 7
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

On the Road with Mickey – WDW Hidden Mickey’s

August 31, 2020 by Mike Ellis Leave a Comment

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WDW Hidden Mickey’s

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode #35 for August 31, 2020, and this week, we’re looking at the WDW Hidden Mickey’s! We think this will be a lot of fun, so have a listen. Here are the show notes from the show!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Orange County, California has been removed from the COVID-19 monitoring list by the state of California. That is welcome news because cases are dropping, but the county and cities in the area are taking a very cautious approach for a couple of weeks before announcing any changes. The good news is that this is one step towards a reopening date for Disneyland.
- Last Monday, August 24, Teppan Edo reopened to Epcot’s Japan Pavilion! Hours are from 4-9PM and you can make reservations online through your My Disney Experience app.
- Recently, Tony Baxter, the retired Disney Imagineer, said he would come out of retirement to work on an update on Journey Into Imagination with Figment. What do you think? Would you welcome that or do you like the attraction just as it is?
- There are Disney Plus Drive-in Theaters coming to Australia. They will be offered for a limited time starting this fall.
Feature Topic: Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys
- How the Hidden Mickeys originated (Sophie)
- Favorite Hidden Mickeys we’ve found
  - Haunted Mansion
    - Ballroom scene on the table
    - Graveyard scene to the right (small ghost)
    - Next to a gate after you get off the ride.
  - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
    - Gears at the end
    - Plus the Hidden Tinker Bell
  - Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros
    - The Smoke in the volcano
    - The drums on the donald float
  - Spaceship Earth paint rings on the artist’s table
    - Also in the mural before the beginning of the ride there is at least one but it’s impossible to see!
  - It’s a small world, In the Africa scene, there’s a Hidden Mickey in the purple flowers on a vine on the elephant’s left side. Walt Disney Imagineer artist Mary Blair created the conceptual drawings and doll designs for “It’s a Small World.”
  - Fireplace chimney at wilderness lodge and the rocks at exit of Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
  - The aquarium in The Seas with Nemo & Friends
  - The radishes in Rabbit’s garden in Winnie the Pooh
  - Living with the Land
  - AND MORE!!!!
This Day in Disney History for August 31
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

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The Best and the Worst at WDW!

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