On the Road With Mickey ~ Page 29 of 33 ~ Podcasting Disney and other points of interest!

On the Road with Mickey #23 – Disney Bucket Lists

Episode 23 – Disney Bucket Lists

Hello everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 23 for June 8, 2020, and our feature topic today is our Disney Bucket Lists. We’re joined by our friend Brenda, so welcome her to the show! Here’s the rundown on what we’re going to cover today:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- If you are interested in getting some On the Road with Mickey gear for yourselves, check out our new online store! You can find the site on the website: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/shop-the-on-the-road-with-mickey-store/#!/
- Universal Studios Hollywood is hoping to open in July. No announced date as of now.
- Universal on-site hotels opened on June 2, with the exception of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites. No word on when they will open yet.
- Walt Disney World reopening information:
  - Rumor that Spaceship Earth will be open when Epcot opens on July 15!
Feature Topic: Your Disney Bucket List
- Sophie’s Bucket List
  - Galaxy’s Edge
    - Getting a lightsaber
    - Getting a droid
  - Going to the Christmas party
  - Going to all the Disney parks
    - Going to Disneyland Paris
    - Going to Disneyland ShangHai
  - Going on a Disney Cruise
  - Working for Disney
- Brenda’s Bucket List
- Mike’s Bucket List
  - Adventures By Disney Tour
  - Staying at Aulani
  - Visiting Disneyland Paris
  - Doing the Keys to the Kingdom Tour
  - Touring the Walt Disney Animation Studios
This Day in Disney History for June 8
Disney Who’s Who Character
Walt Disney Quote
Happy Birthday to 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 — by email to info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. 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 #22 – The Deluxe & Deluxe Villa Resorts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode #22 – The Deluxe & Deluxe Villa Resorts

Podcast – Episode #22 – 6/1/2020

Feature Topic: The Disney Deluxe/Deluxe Villa Resorts

Show Rundown

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- If you are interested in getting some On the Road with Mickey gear for yourselves, check out our new online store! You can find the site on the website: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/shop-the-on-the-road-with-mickey-store/#!/
- Opening date for Universal Studios is this Friday, June 5th! No word yet that we’ve heard about if the hotels will be opening as well on that date. {Update: We now know that the Universal on-site hotels will open on June 2nd, except for Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites.}
- Opening date for Walt Disney World is as follows:
  - Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom: July 11
  - Epcot and Hollywood Studios: July 15
  - DVC Resorts re-opening starting June 22, as well as Fort Wilderness Resort
  - Other Resorts opening July 11 (not sure if all resorts will reopen)
  - To get into the parks, you must have both a valid ticket and a park reservation.
Feature Topic: The Disney Deluxe/Deluxe Villa Resorts
- This week we finish our discussion of the Walt Disney World resorts with a look at the Deluxe and Deluxe Villa category resorts. There are a lot to talk about, so we’re going to focus on the following resorts:
  - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    - Dining
      - Jiko
      - Boma
      - Sanaa
      - The Mara (QS)
    - Recreation
      - Pools
      - Campfire Activities
      - Movies Under the Stars
      - Arcade
      - Painting
    - Savanna view rooms are incredible!
  - Bay Lake Towers at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    - Dining
      - Next door at the Contemporary Resort are a great number of options:
        California Grill
        Chef Mickey’s
        The Wave… of American Flavors
        Contempo Cafe
    - Recreation
      - Pools
      - The Game Station (Next door at the Contemporary)
      - Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball
      - Yoga
      - Cabana Rentals
      - Boat Rentals
      - Fishing
  - Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    - Dining
      - ‘Ohana
      - Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
      - Kona Cafe
      - Capt. Cook’s
      - Kona Island
    - Recreation
      - Pools
      - Movies Under the Stars
      - Campfire Activities
      - Fishing
      - Motorized Boats
  - Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    - Dining
      - Citricos
      - Narcoossee’s
      - Victoria & Albert’s
      - 1900 Park Fare
      - Grand Floridian Cafe
      - Gasparilla Island Grill
    - Recreation
      - Pools
      - Cabanas
      - Boat Rentals
      - Specialty Cruises
      - Movies Under the Stars
      - Campfire Activities
This Day in Disney History for June 1
Disney Who’s Who Character
Walt Disney Quote
Next Week: Our Disney Bucket Lists
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 #21 – The Disney Moderate Resorts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode #21 – The Disney Moderate Resorts

Hi everyone! She’s Sophie, and I’m Mike, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! Today is episode #21, and we’re taking a look at the Disney Moderate Resorts. But first, though, we’ve got our Cheddar from the big Cheese segment. Take a look at the rundown below and see all that’s coming up today!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- On the Road with Mickey giveaway!
  - Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax
  - $25 Disney Gift Card
  - Contest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.
  - https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/on-the-road-with-mickey-giveaway/
- If you are interested in getting some On the Road with Mickey gear for yourselves, check out our new online store! You can find the site on the website: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/shop-the-on-the-road-with-mickey-store/#!/
- Over at Muppet*Vision 3D, they recently celebrated their 29th anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Happy Anniversary!
- Universal CityWalk is now open! Not all venues, but it’s a start. Also, Disney Springs has now opened up as well. Every day we’re a day closer to the parks and resorts being open!
Feature Topic: The Disney Moderate Resorts
- This week we are returning to our discussion of the Walt Disney World resorts with a look at the Moderate category resorts. Those include the following resorts:
  - Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
    - Dining
      - Sebastian’s Bistro (Table Service)
      - Centertown Market
    - Recreation
      - Fuentes del Morro Pool
      - Campfire Activities
      - Movies Under the Stars
      - Pirate Adventure Cruises
    - Pirate Themed Rooms
  - Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
    - Dining
      - Barcelona Lounge (QS, DDP not accepted)
      - Dahlia Lounge (QS, DDP not accepted)
      - Three Bridges Bar & Grill (QS, DDP not accepted)
      - Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood (TS, DDP accepted)
      - Maya Grill (TS, DDP accepted)
      - Cafe Rix (QS, DDP accepted)
      - El Mercado de Coronado (QS, DDP accepted)
      - Siestas Cantina (QS, DDP accepted)
      - Laguna Bar (QS, No DDP)
      - Rix Sports Bar & Grill (TS, DDP accepted)
    - Recreation
      - The Dig Site pool
      - Campfire Activities
      - Movies Under the Stars
      - Volleyball
      - Jogging Trail
      - Playground
      - Iguana Arcade
    - New Gran Destino Tower
  - The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
    - Dining
      - Like Fort Wilderness, places the same dining locations are available here
        Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue (TS, 2DDP Credits)
        Trail’s End (TS, DDP accepted)
        The Chuck Wagon (QS, DDP accepted)
        P&J’s Southern Takeout (QS, DDP accepted)
        Meadow Snack Bar (QS, DDP accepted)
        Crockett’s Tavern (QS, DDP not accepted)
    - Recreation
      - Pools
      - Archery
      - Tri-Circle-D Ranch
      - Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
      - Pony Rides
      - Wagon Rides
      - Chip & Dale Campfire Sing-A-Long
      - Movies Under the Stars
      - The List goes on and on and on and on!
  - Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    - Dining
      - Boatwright’s Dining Hall (TS, DDP accepted)
      - Riverside Mill Food Court (QS, DDP accepted)
      - River Roost (QS, DDP not accepted)
        Yehaa Bob!
      - Muddy Rivers (QS, DDP not accepted)
    - Recreation
      - Pools at both Riverside and French Quarter (you can swim in either!)
      - Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
      - Movies Under the Stars
      - Campfire on De’ Bayou
      - Surrey Bike Rentals
      - And the List goes on and on!
    - Royal Guest Rooms
  - Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
    - Dining
      - Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (QS, DDP accepted)
      - Scat Cat’s Club (QS, DDP not accepted)
      - Mardi Grogs (QS, DDP not accepted)
    - Recreation
      - Pools at both Riverside and French Quarter (you can swim in either!)
      - Painting on de’ Bayou
      - Beignet Fun Run
      - And the List goes on and on!
This Day in Disney History for May 25
Disney Who’s Who Character
Walt Disney Quote
Next Week: The Disney Deluxe/Deluxe Villa Resorts
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 #20 – Yehaa Bob Jackson!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 20 – Yehaa Bob Jackson!

This week, Sophie and I had the incredible privilege and tons of fun having Yehaa Bob Jackson join us On the Road with Mickey! It was so much fun, so as a result we skipped our normal Cheddar from the Big Cheese segment for this week. However, we do want to remind you to enter to win the Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer and $25 Disney Gift Card. That giveaway goes on until May 31st, so there’s still time to enter and win! The rundown this week doesn’t have as much, but here it is. Also, we are also posting our episodes in video format on the My Dreams of Disney YouTube channel, so go subscribe and watch this one — it’s a real hoot!

Feature Topic: Special Guest, Yehaa Bob Jackson!
- Today we have a very special guest appearance. Many of you know him by name, reputation, or by seeing his show at Port Orleans Riverside, and others perhaps don’t know him at all. As far as we’re concerned, Yehaa Bob Jackson is a hidden treasure at Walt Disney World, and Sophie and I are honored that he’s joining us today on the show! Welcome, Yehaa Bob!
- How did you get your start in music?
- How long have you been performing over at Riverside? Is that the only venue you’ve performed at for Disney?
- Bob, one of the few bright spots during the home quarantine has been seeing you perform on Sunday nights. What caused you to put on these performances each week?
- As we were preparing for your interview, one thing I learned was that you have a new CD that was released back in February. Why don’t you tell us a little bit about The Journey?
- When things get back to some semblance of normal, and you are back at the River Roost, what days will you have performances?
- Outside of performing at Riverside and creating your CDs, is there anywhere else you perform?
- And we all know the theme song, can you explain why you chose it?
This Day in Disney History for May 18
Disney Who’s Who Character
Walt Disney Quote
Next Week: The Disney Moderate Resorts
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 #19 – The Disney Value Resorts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode #19 – The Disney Value Resorts

Hello everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode #19 for May 11, 2020, and our feature topic for today is the Disney Value Resorts. We’ve got a lot for you today, so listen all the way through! Also, starting this week, Sophie and I are turning our recording into a video on YouTube, so check it out over on the My Dreams of Disney YouTube Channel! Thanks for stopping by, here are the notes for this week’s episode. Enjoy!

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- On the Road with Mickey giveaway!
  - Darth Vader Scentsy Warmer with wax
  - $25 Disney Gift Card
  - Contest runs from May 1-31, winner announced June 1st.
  - Enter to win here on the website: https://ontheroadwithmickey.com/on-the-road-with-mickey-giveaway/
- If you have children between the ages of 7 – 12, you can sign them up for a Virtual Harry Potter Defense Against the Dark Arts class! The cost is $10 and is a 45-minute class. Dress up in your HP attire and bring your wands to class!
  - https://outschool.com/classes/harry-potter-defense-against-the-dark-arts-class-vAwRrlM0?fbclid=IwAR3PQKEIzt7FrThk8t4FYut2wXiRYiLqyt0NV2jFj_ZRbfGlposniQT3tcA#abk9wuyg1b
- Huge news out of Disney:
  - Shanghai Disneyland will be opening on May 11!
  - Disney Springs in Florida will be opening on May 20!
  - Both areas will be taking safety precautions with social distancing and crowd control and so forth.
Feature Topic: The Disney Value Resorts
- Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
This Day in Disney History for May 11
Disney Who’s Who Character
Walt Disney Quote
Next Week: Special Guest Interview!
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