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On the Road with Mickey #44 – Nighttime Experiences at Disney

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Nighttime Experiences at Disney
Episode 44 – Nighttime Experiences at Disney

Nighttime Experiences at Disney

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #44 for November 2, 2020, and our feature topic today is the Nighttime Experiences at Disney. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the great things you can do at Disney after the sun goes down! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
  • Mike: Sadly, the layoffs at Disney continue. We heard that practically all of the Cast Members, if not all of them, that work on the stage shows and things like that — for example, Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo: The Musical — have been laid off. The list is long and sad, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Cast Members affected and their families. If you wish to help them out, the Cast Member Pantry is accepting donations. To leave a donation, send some money via VENMO to @castmemberpantry.
  • Mike: In other COVID news, the government in France has implemented a mandatory lockdown due to a spike in cases in Europe. As a result, Disneyland Paris is having to close. They closed effective October 30, 2020.
  • Sophie: Over at Disney Springs, the Lego Store has put up a model of The Child made entirely of Legos. You can see it over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0bJOTHoxW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
  • Sophie: Lastly, there is at least some short-term good news. Disney has called back about 200 Cast Members to work in the shopping and dining facilities over on Buena Vista Street at California Adventure Park.
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  • Feature Topic: Nighttime Experiences at Disney
    • During normal years, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the fall.
    • Evening Extra Magic Hours, especially at Magic Kingdom and Epcot
    • Back in the day, Animal Kingdom Block Party at DinoLand, U.S.A.
    • Dueling Piano Bar at Jellyrolls at Disney’s Boardwalk
    • Tomorrowland at Night! Especially Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Night!
    • People Watching while sitting on a bench eating popcorn.
    • Fireworks at Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
    • Fantasmic!
    • Riding Seven Dwarfs Mine Train during the fireworks!
    • Back in the day, Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom
    • World of Color
  • This Day in Disney History for November 2
  • Disney Who’s Who Character
  • Walt Disney Quote
  • Charity Spotlight – Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
    • From now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) – This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr 
  • 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 #43 – Original Magic Kingdom Attractions

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Original Magic Kingdom Attractions
Episode 43 – – Original Magic Kingdom Attractions

Original Magic Kingdom Attractions

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #43 for October 26, 2020, and our feature topic today is the Original Magic Kingdom Attractions. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about our rankings of the original attractions from October 1, 1971 that are still around to this day! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Mike: Last Wednesday the 21st, Disney released three promotions for early 2021! Up to 35% off rooms for January 3rd through April 17, 2021, Up to 40% off rooms for Annual Passholders for the same dates, and up to 35% off rooms for Florida Residents. The difference between the regular room offer and the Florida Resident room offer is that the regular must be booked by March 15th while the Florida Resident promotion can be booked until April 17th.
    • Sophie: Disney released dates for the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts event they have. Those dates are set for January 8 – February 22, 2021. There are sections on Culinary Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts for you to check out.
    • Mike: In COVID news, the government in California is really playing hard ball when it comes to reopening Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other theme parks. I know we all have our opinions on whether or not the theme parks should reopen in California, and I’m not going to get into all of that. Two things I will say, though — 1) it really feels like there is something personal in the way Governor Newsome has put such harsh restrictions on theme parks, and 2) at the end of the day, the ones caught in the middle are the people that work at these theme parks, and indirectly, the industries that also rely on the theme parks being open for a lot of their business. The longer the parks are closed, the more likely there will be that a lot of these smaller businesses won’t be able to reopen — ever — because they just can’t get out from under water.
      Also, over in Florida, signs for The Void in Disney Springs were recently taken down — sadly, the COVID crisis caused that incredible experience venue to shut its doors for good. It’s a shame because that was such a cool experience, and I’m glad I was able to experience it once.
    • Sophie: Lastly, if you are a fan of Disney’s All Star Movies Resort, exciting news — the resort will be reopening beginning on February 9, 2021! No reopening dates for the other All Star Resorts (Music and Sports), and still no reopening dates for the Port Orleans Resorts, but this is one step closer to a normal existence!
  • Connect with us! Here’s how: 
  • Feature Topic: Ranking the MK Original Attractions
    • October 1, 1971 Original Magic Kingdom Attractions:
      • Country Bear Jamboree
      • Dumbo
      • Hall of Presidents
      • Haunted Mansion
      • “It’s a small world”
      • Jungle Cruise
      • Mad Tea Party
      • Peter Pan’s Flight
      • Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
      • Swiss Family Treehouse
      • Tomorrowland Speedway
      • Walt Disney World Railroad
      • Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
  • This Day in Disney History for October 26
  • Charity Spotlight – Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
    • From now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) – This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr 
  • 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 #42 – Holidays at Walt Disney World

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For Episode 42, we are talking about the Holidays at Walt Disney World!

Holidays at Walt Disney World

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #42 for October 19, 2020, and our feature topic today is the Holidays at Walt Disney World. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about the magic of the holidays! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Mike: Last Thursday, October 15, Disney opened up packages for the rest of 2021. Before then, the latest you could make a reservation was through September 27, 2021, but now you can make reservations throughout all of December and even into January, 2022!
    • Sophie: We’re counting down the days — less than two weeks until the premier of The Mandalorian, Season 2! To be exact, we’re 11 days until the premier at the time the podcast went live! Remember, Season 2, Episode 1 airs on Friday, October 30, 2020.
    • Mike: Well, I thought that Disneyland would reopen by the end of October. Turns out I was wrong. Disney has sent out emails to those that are booked at Disneyland hotels through October 31 informing them they can cancel or move their dates. At this point, we just don’t know when Disneyland will reopen.
    • Sophie: Lastly, a central Florida couple has started a GoFundMe fundraiser to raise funds for the Cast Member Pantry to help Disney Cast Members who were affected by the layoffs.
  • This Day in Disney History for October 19
  • Disney Who’s Who Character
  • Walt Disney Quote
  • Charity Spotlight – Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
    • From now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) – This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr 
  • 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 #41 – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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This is Episode 41, and today we are looking back at the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #41 for October 12, 2020, and our feature topic today is a look back at last year, when we went to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we take a stroll down memory lane! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Mike: Much like earlier last week at Downtown Disney, Josh D’Amaro was spotted at Walt Disney World, interacting with Cast Members, offering up condolences and doing what real leaders do – empathizing with those that are hurting.
    • Sophie: Mickey Mouse and his friends are returning to breakfast at Chef Mickey’s starting on December 16!
    • Sophie: Be on the lookout at ShopDisney.com or at the Parks for the new Disney/Kate Spade collection! This one is called the “Kate Spade Minnie Mouse Collection”.
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  • Feature Topic: Looking Back at our MNSSHP
    • Overview of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
    • Who we were:
      • Sophie: White Rabbit
      • Jagan: Alice in Wonderland
      • Aunt Sheila: Queen of Hearts
      • Uncle Randy: Mad Hatter
      • Cindy: Tweedle Dee
      • Mike: Tweedle Dum
    • Fun moments
  • This Day in Disney History for October 12
  • Disney Who’s Who Character
  • Walt Disney Quote
  • Charity Spotlight – Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
    • From now until the end of the year, we are going to focus on a special charity to talk about. The charity we have selected is the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (https://goldenrescuenc.org/) – This charity works to help abandoned Golden Retrievers find their forever home. We have used them twice now, once with our boy Regan and the second time with our boy River, and they are wonderful to work with. If you are interested in donating to their organization, the place to do so is at https://goldenrescuenc.org/support-nrgrr 
  • 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 #40 – Lands of Animal Kingdom

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Lands of Animal Kingdom
This is Episode 40, and today we are looking at the Lands of Animal Kingdom!

Lands of Animal Kingdom

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #40 for October 5, 2020, and our feature topic today is the Lands of Animal Kingdom. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we take a stroll around Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Mike: Sad news — Disney announced that they are laying off 28,000 employees because of the COVID-19 crisis.This breaks our heart for all of those that are affected, and our thoughts and prayers go out to them.
    • Sophie: Looking for something to do in the Orlando area for the holidays? If so, you might want to check out the Night of a Million Lights, presented at the Give Kids the World Village! All proceeds go to benefit the Village! Check out more information here: https://www.gktw.org/lights/
    • Mike: Sadly, we learned that friend of the show Yehaa Bob will not be returning to the RIver Roost at Port Orleans Riverside. This ends a great run of 23 years for Bob working for Disney. It was our honor to have Yehaa Bob on the show on May 18.
    • Lastly, a sign of true leadership from Disney: “Josh D’Amaro was in DTD all day apologizing to cast members, letting us vent, cry, and whatnot. He probably would let us punch him if we wanted. A lot of execs would stay home, but I have to credit Josh for facing the music. The guy looked absolutely defeated.” ~ Nate Pester
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  • Feature Topic: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lands
    • Oasis
    • Discovery Island
    • Pandora – The World of Avatar
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Dinoland – U.S.A.
  • This Day in Disney History for October 5
  • 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!