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On the Road with Mickey Episode #33 – Touring Epcot’s World Showcase

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The France Pavilion is one of the countries of Epcot’s World Showcase!

Touring Epcot’s World Showcase

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #33 for August 17, 2020, and for today, we are taking a walk and Touring Epcot’s World Showcase. Grab a drink, relax, and join us at Epcot as we start our tour in Mexico! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom premiers September 25th on Disney+
    • Construction continues on the walkway from the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom
    • Awesome COVID-19 news: No coronavirus outbreaks have been linked to Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando!
    • Over at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has officially reopened and is serving up fluffy beignets!
  • Feature Topic: Touring Epcot’s World Showcase
    • Mexico
      • Ride: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros!
      • Other Attractions: Mexico Folk Art, Kidcot Fun Stops – Mexico
      • Open-air market feel — like you are shopping the markets in Mexico in the evening, with shops like the Plaza de los Amigos and La Tienda Encantada (temporarily closed due to COVID-19)
      • Table Service Restaurants: San Angel Inn, La Hacienda de San Angel
      • Counter Service Restaurants: La Cantina de San Angel
      • Lounge: La Cava del Tequila
    • Norway
      • Ride: Frozen Ever After
      • Shopping: The Fjording, Wandering Reindeer
      • Other Attractions: Stave Church, Kidcot Fun Stops – Norway
      • Table Service Restaurant: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
      • Counter Service Restaurants: Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
    • China
      • Ride: Reflections of China (Circle-Vision 360 Movie)
      • Shopping: House of Good Fortune, Good Fortune Gifts
      • Other Attractions: House of the Whispering Willows
      • Table Service Restaurant: Nine Dragons Restaurant
      • Counter Service Restaurant: Lotus Blossom Cafe
    • Outpost
      • Shopping: Village Traders
      • Other Attractions: Simba and Friends
      • Counter Service Restaurant: Refreshment Outpost
    • Germany
      • Shopping: Karamell-Kuche, Die Weihnachts Ecke, Stein Haus, Weinkeller, Kunstarbeit in Kristall, Der Teddybar, Volkskunst, Das Kaufhaus, and Glaskunst
      • Other Attractions: Kidcot Fun Stops – Germany
      • Table Service Restaurant: Biergarten Restaurant
      • Counter Service Restaurant: Sommerfest
      • Note: The Friendship Launch docks here in Germany.
    • Italy
      • Shopping: Il Bel Cristallo, La Gemma Elegante, La Bottega Italiana
      • Other Attractions:
      • Table Service Restaurant: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
      • Counter Service Restaurant: Gelati
      • Lounge: Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar
  • This Day in Disney History for August 17th.
  • 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 #32 – Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Image ©Universal. The Universal Orlando Resort is home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #32 for August 10, 2020, and today, our feature topic is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we transition over to Universal for a spell and talk about both sides of the Wizarding World! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese – Universal Edition
    • Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Days
      • Starting today, August 10th, and running until September 30th. All sorts of fun things planned for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders!
    • Ticket Promotions
      • Buy a 2 Park, 2-Day Park to Park Ticket, receive two extra days of tickets for free! That promotional ticket allows for use through December 17, 2021, and you can purchase that ticket from now through September 30, 2020 to receive the free days. It’s a great value!
      • Florida Residents have a promotional ticket going on — it’s the Buy a Day, go for the rest of the year deal. Buy a one day ticket at $164, or include Volcano Bay at the price of $193, and receive park access through December 24, 2020! That’s a deal!
    • Temporary Ride Closures starting yesterday, August 9th:
      • Universal Studios Florida
        • A Day in the Park with Barney
        • Fast & Furious: Supercharged
        • Kang & Kodos Twirl ‘n’ Hurl
        • Fear Factor Live
      • Islands of Adventure
        • Storm Force Accelatron
        • Poseidon’s Fury
  • Feature Topic: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
    • Mike (Covering the Diagon Alley side over at Universal Studios Florida):
      • Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross Station to Hogsmeade
      • Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
      • Ollivanders
      • Knockturn Alley
      • Knight Bus
      • Ministry of Magic Phone Booth (Dial MAGIC for a special message)
      • The Talking Mirror at Madam Malkin’s
    • Sophie (Covering the Hogsmeade side over at Islands of Adventure):
      • The Hogwarts Express from Hogsmeade station to King’s Cross
      • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
      • Flight of the Hippogriff
      • Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.
      • The Owl Post
      • The Three Broomsticks
      • The Hog’s Head
      • Honydukes
      • Dervish and Banges
      • Ollivanders Sister Location
      • Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle
    • Lastly, for those that aren’t going to be at Universal anytime soon, go check out http://hogwartsishere.com for a taste of Hogwarts from home!
    • Also, here’s a YouTube video for making your own Hogwarts Acceptance Letter to send to someone from the Hogsmeade Owl Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUHQA3EUTS8&feature=youtu.be
  • A question for the listeners: What’s your wand made of?
  • 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 #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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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!