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On the Road w/Mickey 294 – 2025 Year in Review!

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2025 Year in Review!
Episode 294 – 2025 Year in Review!

2025 Year in Review!

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 294, and our feature topic this week is our 2025 Year in Review! Today’s episode is taking a look at our favorite episodes of the year! Here’s what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
    • Sophie: When it comes to Disney, one thing we’re always talking about is FOOD! Well, we just found out that the recipe for the Hot Chocolate that Judy made for Santa Claus in The Santa Clause movie is available online!
      The Ingredients
    •     1 ½ cups Whole Milk
    •     ½ cup Heavy Cream (Essential for that rich, magical texture!)
    •     ½ cup High-quality Chocolate Chips (Milk chocolate for the classic sweetness, or semi-sweet for more depth)
    •     1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (For extra chocolatey richness)
    •     ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
    •     1 pinch Salt (This makes the chocolate flavor pop!)
    •     Optional: Whipped cream, marshmallows, or shaved chocolate for garnish.
      Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Simmer: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat the mixture until it is just beginning to steam, but do not let it boil.
    • Melt: Whisk in your chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and the pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is perfectly smooth.
    • Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract for that final touch of warmth.
    • The Judy Secret (Cool & Shake): Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Remember the rule: “Not too hot!” Pour the mixture into a thermos or a cocktail shaker. Safety Note: If using a shaker, be careful of the pressure that builds up with warm liquids—hold the lid down tight!
    • Shake It: Shake vigorously for about 30–60 seconds. This aerates the chocolate, making it frothy, light, and velvety—exactly like the movie version.
    • Serve: Pour into your favorite mug. If you really want to be authentic, serve it in a silver cup!
    • Brenda: The Cinderella Castle repainting project will happen next month! January 2026 will be the date when the Castle is returned back to its classic look.
    • Mike: I learned today that Disney Vlogger Adam the Woo, who’s given name is David Adam Williams, has passed away unexpectedly at age 51. The Disney community is a very tight community, and while I didn’t know him, I know that a lot of my friends did know him and are understandably upset. Here at On the Road with Mickey, we’re taking a moment to celebrate his accomplishments, and are praying for God’s Peace, Comfort, Strength, and Love to surround his family in their time of grief. May he rest in peace.
  • Connect with us! Here’s how: 
  • Question of the Week Feedback:
    • What is a Christmas Memory that you hold very close to your heart?
      • No feedback this week due to operator error on Mike’s part. Stay tuned for the feedback next week! 🙂
  • Feature Topic: 2025 Year in Review
    • Mike:
      • Episodes #258 – #262, March 24 – April 21, 2025: March Madness Series
        • Overall winner: Cosmic Rewind!
        • Magic Kingdom #1: The Haunted Mansion
      • Episode #280 & #281, September 1 & 8, 2025: Shining the Spotlight Series on Original Attractions of Disneyland & Walt Disney World.
      • This or That at Disney! Episode #282 September 22, 2025
    • Brenda:
      • Episode #253, February 10, 2025, Five Disney Magic Moments we’d love to experience!
      • Episode #247, December 2, 2024, Celebrating Walt: The Lasting Legacy of a Life Well Lived.
    • Sophie:
      • March Madness Series – Episodes #258-#262
      • Disney Parks of the Future – Episode #285
      • Saving the Best for Last: The Last Meal of your Trip! – Episode #291
  • Sophie’s Question of the Week:
    • What has been your favorite Question of the Week Question so far?
  • This Day in Disney History for 12/29:
  • Stump the Soph!
    • Emile from Ratatouille
  • A little bit of Walt
    • “Physically, Disneyland would be a small world in itself- it would encompass the essence of the things that were good and true in American life. It would reflect the faith and challenge of the future, the entertainment, the interest in intelligently presented facts, the stimulation of imagination, the standards of health and achievement, and above all, a sense of strength, contentment, and well-being.” – Walt Disney
  • Coming next week: 25 Things to Do in 2025 – How’d we do?

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 293 – Christmas Memories!

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Christmas Memories!
Episode 293 – Christmas Memories!

Christmas Memories!

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 293, and our feature topic this week is Christmas Memories! Today’s episode is taking a look at our Christmas Memories we’ve had over the years! Here’s what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
    • Brenda: If you are going to be at Epcot on Christmas Eve, you have to stop by the American Adventure Pavilion. For the first time since 2019, the Voices of Liberty will be bringing back the Echo Set on Christmas Eve. This means that the core performers will be on the rotunda floor, while joined by  other vocalists singing from the second floor balcony. This will provide a stunning sound. Here are the showtimes on December 24th:
    • Mike: Coming back to Disney Plus in January, all of the Indiana Jones movies! This is because DINOSAUR will be closing in February 2026 and will be remade into a new Indiana Jones ride at Animal Kingdom. The ride system will be the same as at the other parks, but the storyline is going to be brand new and based on a Mayan temple to fit the Tropical Americas land theming.That ride is slated to open in 2027.
    • Sophie: We wanted to take time out to wish Dick Van Dyke a very happy 100th Birthday! Daddy took Mommy and I to see the Dick Van Dyke tribute in the theater, and it was really good. Happy Birthday to this iconic Disney Legend!
  • Connect with us! Here’s how: 
  • Question of the Week Feedback:
    • What is one thing about Disney that you have to have during the holiday season?
      • Sophie: The Candlelight Processional, also a nice, hot drink on property.
      • Brenda: The Candlelight Processional.
      • Mike: The Candlelight Processional, MVMCP
      • Pam said “MVMCP, touring resort gingerbread houses, and the Candlelight Processional are traditions to be continued. Something new that I haven’t done yet: Jollywood Nights. Happy Holidays!”
      • Sheila said “Gingerbread loop on monorail and visiting Beach Club and Boardwalk Gingerbread displays.”
      • Paula said “I haven’t done any of the holiday events at the parks yet so I’ll say watching Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas on Disney+. I just watched it this past week. I love all 3 stories in the set.”
      • PJ said “The special edition popcorn buckets!”
      • Chrissy said “Cookies!”
  • Feature Topic: Christmas Memories
    • Brenda:
      • 1) Family, Christmas 1998, the last year when she had both of her parents healthy.
      • 2) December 2012, Aleyah’s first visit, Snow White (Aleyah) and the Seven Dwarfs at Akershus!
      • 3) Caravan to Disney with bestie Susan!
      • 4) Helping at Church with Starfish Kenya Fundraising event, helping her sister Linda! Brenda is helping to wrap presents!
      • 5) Hearing Sophie sing a solo for Christmas Eve services.
    • Mike:
      • 1) Seeing Ira David Wood’s A Christmas Carol and touring backstage with Will!
      • 2) Candlelight Processional, meeting clients at the Processional.
      • 3) Universal for Jagan’s Birthday and seeing the Macy’s Parade at Universal.
    • Sophie:
      • 1) Moravian Lovefeast at Edenton Street
      • 2) Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with family.
      • 3) Midnight Christmas Eve service at Church.
      • 4) Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse.
  • Sophie’s Question of the Week:
    • What is a Christmas Memory that you hold very close to your heart?
  • This Day in Disney History for 12/22:
  • Stump the Soph!
    • Mr. & Mrs. Paguro from Luca
  • A little bit of Walt
    • “From all of us to all of you, a Merry Christmas!” Excerpt from 1958 special “Walt Disney presents” (‘From All of Us To All of You!’)
  • Coming next week: 2025 Year in Review

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!