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Episode 37 – Disney Attractions Made into Movies

September 14, 2020 by Mike Ellis

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!

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- 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

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 – WDW Hidden Mickey’s

August 31, 2020 by Mike Ellis

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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!

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- 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

On the Road with Mickey Episode #19 – The Disney Value Resorts

May 11, 2020 by Mike Ellis

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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!

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- 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

On the Road with Mickey Episode #17 – Exploring Disney Springs

April 27, 2020 by Mike Ellis

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Episode #17 – Exploring Disney Springs

Hello everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and together, we are On the Road with Mickey! This is episode #17 for April 27, 2020, and our feature topic for this week is Exploring Disney Springs! For more information, here is our list of information from our show notes!

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- 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.
- New Mickey Ears — they are the Joe Rohde Mickey Ears and are really cool looking! They are Adventure Ears (see image below)!
- Rumor that Rise of Skywalker, aka Star Wars 9, may make it to Disney+ on Star Wars Day! (May 4th)
- The new baby zebra born earlier at Animal Kingdom has a name. Asha is her name, and it means hope in Sanskrit, and life in Swahili.

Feature Topic: Exploring Disney Springs
- Dining Options
  - Earl of Sandwich – QS
  - Rainforest Cafe – TS
  - T-REX – TS
  - Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant – TS
  - Cookes of Dublin – QS
  - The Boathouse – TS (x2)
- Shopping Options
  - The Art of Disney
  - Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
  - Build-A-Dino by Build-A-Bear Workshop at T-REX
  - Disney Pin Traders
  - Goofy’s Candy Company
  - Star Wars Galactic Outpost and Star Wars Trading Post
  - World of Disney
- Entertainment Options
  - Cirque du Soleil – Drawn to Life
  - Aerophile
  - Splitsville Luxury Lanes
  - Live Music/Entertainment
    - The Edison
    - Exposition Park
    - House of Blues
    - Marketplace Stage
    - Paradiso 37 Entertainment
    - Raglan Road Live Music – Patio Stage
    - Riverboat Square
    - Stargazers Live Entertainment
    - Sunshine Highline
    - Waterview Park
  - The VOID: Step Beyond Reality
    - Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire
    - Ralph Breaks VR
  - Vintage Amphicar
This Day in Disney History for April 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

On the Road with Mickey #10 – The Power of Disney Music

March 9, 2020 by Mike Ellis

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The Power of Disney Music

We’re On the Road with Mickey, and for today’s episode #10, we are focusing on the Power of Disney Music. For Sophie and I, Disney music is our way of being at the parks when we can’t be there; there’s just something to the music that really connects with us. Perhaps it does with you also? Of course, we have more than that one topic to discuss, here’s what we’ve got on tap for this week!

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- Finding Dory’s Friends Scavenger Hunt — a self-led scavenger hunt through The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion.
- The Regal Eagle has allergy-friendly menu options for those that need them. My friend Sarah from GlutenFreeDairyFreeWDW.com has a large assortment of reviews and discussion regarding allergy friendly food options at Walt Disney World. Check out her site for more details.
- Excitement reigns supreme for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! It opened on March 4 and all of the feedback has been great so far!
- According to an interview in Total Food, Space 220 at Epcot looks to be opening in April! No official word from Disney yet, nor anything regarding their menu or when advanced dining reservations will be able to be made.
- Refurbishment Schedule:
  - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed from May 4 – 22
  - Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse will be closed from April 27 – May 4
  - Disney Movie Magic at Hollywood Studios is scheduled to re-open on March 13, 2020. We’ll keep an eye out and let you know if it’s open.
- In bigger news than a refurbishment, the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom has been closed temporarily all week. Word is that they are having track issues with the doom-buggies. ~~No word on when it will re-open, hopefully it will be soon!~~ Checking My Disney Experience, The Haunted Mansion was back up and running this weekend! Great news, everyone!
Segment 2: https://facebook.com/groups/ontheroadwithmickey
- After the trip — get ready for what we think is a great giveaway!
Segment 3: The Power of Disney Music
- Facebook group poll. Can access at our On the Road with Mickey Group, it never ends.
- Mike’s Favorite Disney Music
  - From Movies:
    - Frozen: Do you want to build a snowman?
    - Frozen: Let it Go
    - Mary Poppins: Feed the Birds
    - Mary Poppins: Let’s Go Fly a Kite
    - Brave: Touch the Sky
  - From the Parks:
    - It’s a small world
    - Grim Grinning Ghosts
    - Whistle While You Work
    - Zip a Dee Doo Dah
- Sophie’s favorite disney music:
  - From Movies:
    - Winnie the Pooh: the Intro
    - Tangled: I see the Light
    - Frozen 2: All is Found
    - Frozen 2: Show Yourself
    - Aladdin: Arabian Nights
  - From the Parks:
    - Soarin’
    - Fantasmic
    - Mickey’s Philharmagic!
    - World of Color
Segment 4: This Day in Disney History for March 9
Segment 5: Disney Who’s Who Character and Walt Disney Quote

Cheddar from the Big Cheese

Disney Attractions Made into Movies

WDW Hidden Mickey’s

Episode #19 – The Disney Value Resorts

Episode #17 – Exploring Disney Springs

The Power of Disney Music

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