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25 Things to Do in 2025 - How’d we do?

On the Road w/Mickey 297 – The Disney Treasure!

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The Disney Treasure!
Episode 297 – The Disney Treasure!

The Disney Treasure!

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Seas with Mickey! This is episode 297, and in this special episode we are sharing our daily recaps from our time spent on the Disney Treasure! This is a very special episode made up of several short videos we shot on board the ship, to see them all, click on this YouTube link to go to the Disney Treasure playlist I’ve got. Because of that, this is not a normal show rundown, so thanks for stopping by!

    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 w/Mickey 296 – 26 Things to do in 2026!

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    26 Things to do in 2026!
    Episode 296 – 26 Things to do in 2026!

    26 Things to do in 2026!

    Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 296, and our feature topic this week is 26 Things to do in 2026! Today’s episode is taking a look at our list of things we want to get accomplished in 2026! Here’s what we talked about:

    • Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
      • Mike: Coming to The Diamond Horseshoe on May 26, 2026: Jessie’s Roundup, the first show to be performed at the Horseshoe in over 20 years! It’s being dubbed as a western mix and should be a “Rootin’ Tootin” good time! It is slated to run from May 26th – September 8, 2026, so do your best to check it out!
      • Sophie: Reopening in Spring 2026, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! We’re looking forward to it reopening!
      • Brenda:The Limited Time overlay for Soarin’ will be starting around Memorial Day, which is May 25, 2026 this year. It is called Soarin’ Across America and will celebrate iconic American landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, the New York City skyline, and more, in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States!
    • Connect with us! Here’s how: 
    • Question of the Week Feedback:
      • What should we put on our 2026 list, and what is on your personal 2026 list of things to accomplish?
        • The answers will be revealed as part of our list!
    • Feature Topic: 26 Things to do in 2026!
      • The List:
        • Brenda:
          • My word for 2026 is DISCOVER. In keeping that in mind, here are some things I plan to do as part of my 26 things for 2026. 
          • 1. Discover the Disney Treasure – cruise for the first time on the ship.
          • 2. Discover REST: Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy. I will be adhering to my father’s advice that he gave me many, many years ago, “you never get ahead by working on Sundays. Sunday is for church and family.” My guests who are traveling will have my phone number to text me in an emergency, but other than that, I will not be doing work on Sundays.
          • 3. Discover new destinations in the U.S. – plan retirement trip to celebrate Butch’s retirement (Sept-Oct)
          • 4. Discover the joy of traveling again with Josh, Kacie and Luna – plan annual Disney holiday trip
          • 5. Find more togetherness with those I love most – set monthly gatherings with family (Sundays)
          • 6. Discover financial security in sinking funds – pay $2000 toward 2027 RCCL cruise
          • 7. Discover a new financial support method – apply and start receiving SS benefits on my 62nd bday.
          • 8. Discover something new with my sisters – celebrate Pam’s 70th birthday with a trip
          • 9. Discover new ways to support my family and friends.
        • Listeners:
          • 10) Chandler suggested we “Stay in a resort you have never stayed in before.”
          • 11) Lori is excited about “Crate training Indiana Jones and integrating him into our family. That’s it!”
          • 12) Chandler also said “Spend a non -Park day by visiting as many resorts as you can. (More than a Monorail or Skyliner Crawl.)”
          • 13) PJ said “Attend Jollywood nights and get our daughter’s first haircut at Harmony barbershop.”
          • 14) Paula said “Attend a Mickey Very Merry Christmas party.”
          • 15) Paula also said “Definitely want another bracket challenge for 2026.”
          • 16) Debbie said “I would like to try Hollywood studios jollywood nights at Christmas time”
          • 17) Jeannette said “Volunteer at the food bank of NC! For me- start each day with a prayer, and pray over every meal.”
        • Mike:
          • 18) Record an episode of On the Road with Mickey from the Disney Treasure!
          • 19) Attending PixieCon this year in October.
          • 20) See about bringing Mom and Robin back to Disney for Christmas.
          • 23) Adventuring with Cindy in North Carolina!
          • 24) Attend North Carolina Annual Conference for church in June
        • Sophie:
          • 21) Complete the necessary preparations to go back to College and have a successful summer and fall semester.
          • 22) Forming good Habits instead of Resolutions: Taking better care of myself, reading a daily devotional, getting in the habit of using a planner
          • 25) Planning an April Trip to Disney right before school starts!
          • 26) For all of us: Give God the First Fruits of our labor.
    • Sophie’s Mikey’s Question of the Week:
      • What do you want us to explore and share about the Disney Treasure?
    • This Day in Disney History for 1/12:
    • Stump the Soph!
      • Mrs. Nesbitt from Monsters Inc.
    • A little bit of Walt
      • “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney
    • Coming next week: On the Seas with Mickey – Disney Treasure!

    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 w/Mickey 295 – 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?

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    25 Things to Do in 2025 - How’d we do?
    Episode 295 – 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?

    25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?

    Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, that’s Brenda, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 295, and our feature topic this week is 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do? Today’s episode is taking a look back at our list from 2025 and checking in to see how we did! Here’s what we talked about:

    • Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
      • Brenda: Happily Ever After Fireworks returned to the Magic Kingdom this past January 1st, and will have nightly performances in 2026 at the Magic Kingdom!
      • Mike: For the sixth year in a row, Port Canaveral was named “Best U.S. Cruise Homeport.” Congratulations!
      • Sophie: Avatar: Fire And Ash has taken off! It just recently passed 760 million in sales at the Global Box Office!
    • Connect with us! Here’s how: 
    • Question of the Week Feedback:
      • What is a Christmas Memory that you hold very close to your heart?
        • Janette said “The 11pm Christmas Eve service, and celebrating Jesus’s birth IN church and leaving after midnight ON Christmas Day. ”
      • What has been your favorite Question of the Week Question so far?
        • Sheila said “Would you rather have an unlimited lifetime pass to any of the Disney parks or would you rather have unlimited Disney Cruise Sailings? However, you forfeit whichever option you don’t choose.”
        • Paula said “My favorite was the restaurant question. I love to see what everyone’s favorites are so I can add them to my list for future trips.”
        • Cindy said “What is your favorite Pixar short?”
        • Brenda said “I’m sure it won’t surprise anyone that my favorite question so far is:
          ‘What is your favorite thing about Walt Disney, the man himself?’”
        • Robin said “I liked the Pixie Dust question!”
        • Robin also said “And the one about favorite guest on the show. ”
        • My favorite question has been “What is the first ride that you remember riding at Disneyland or Walt Disney World?”
    • Feature Topic: 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?
      • The List:
        • 1) Mike – Work towards bringing on a full-time team member for Tech Solutions.
        • 2) Mike – Streamline my travel business – focus exclusively on Disney and Universal.
        • 3) Mike – Remember to give thanks for all things. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of Christ Jesus in your life.”
        • 4) Mike – Celebrate the ways that God has moved in my life, opening me up to be able to support so many people over the years.
        • 5) Mike – Celebrate my parents – May 1st will be 61 years that they have been married. My Dad turned 85 on January 6, my Mom turns 83 in September. That they are still with us is truly a gift.
        • 6) Mike – Celebrate all of the things that truly matter. My sister Robin and her husband Jim – celebrating 40 years of marriage in May. Cindy and I, celebrating 25 years of marriage in August. Sophie – turning 24 this year. 
        • 7) Mike – Celebrate that we started Tech Solutions 9 years ago this coming June.
        • 8) Mike – Spring Training!
        • 9) Mike – Working to make PixieCon a reality this year.
        • 10) Sophie – Get a Driver’s License and put money towards a car
        • 11) Sophie – Get a passport for international travel
        • 12) Sophie – Use up my PTO for the year!
        • 13) Sophie – Solo Trip to Disney
        • 14) Sophie – Try out a new restaurant at Disney, looking at Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios.
        • 15) Sophie – Revive my old Pin Trading Hobby – Trade 5 pins
        • 16) Sophie – Plan a trip to Universal to see Epic Universe!
        • 17) Sophie – Experience the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot/Living with the Land
        • 18) Brenda – Plan a cruise on the Disney Treasure
        • 19) Brenda – Focus travel business exclusively on Disney and Universal Studios
        • 20) Brenda – Take a cruise in Europe
        • 21) Brenda – First Disneyland trip with Aleya and McKinley + Oogie Boogie Bash!
        • 22) Brenda – December Trip
        • 23) Brenda – Book a 2027 Celebrity River Cruise
        • 24) Brenda – March of Dimes Walk to honor Gunner in Heaven.
        • 25) Brenda – Achieve Debt-free status!
    • Sophie’s Question of the Week:
      • What should we put on our 2026 list, and what is on your personal 2026 list of things to accomplish?
    • This Day in Disney History for 1/5:
    • Stump the Soph!
      • Lotso Hugginbear from Toy Story 3
    • A little bit of Walt
      • “Women are the best judges of anything we turn out. Their taste is very important. They are the theatergoers, they are the ones who drag the men in. If the women like it, to heck with the men.” – Walt Disney
    • Coming next week: 26 Things to do in 2026!

    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!