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Sophie’s Solo trip to WDW!
Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, he’s Grogu, and she’s Brenda! We’re On the Road with Mickey, and this is episode 272! Our feature topic this week is Sophie’s Solo trip to WDW! This week Sophie is giving us her recap of her solo trip to Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about:
- Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Mike: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is set to close for refurbishment on August 4, 2025, with a reopening date scheduled for sometime in 2026. There will be a new show scene and character, enhanced ride vehicles, and improved gameplay.
- Brenda: Voyage of the Little Mermaid will be closing for a small refurbishment from July 21 – 26, 2025. Not long, but if you have plans during that timeframe, plan accordingly.
- Sophie: Spaceship Earth will be closing on August 25, 2025 for refurbishment. The expected reopening date hasn’t been announced but should be sometime this year.
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- Question of the Week Feedback:
- What is your favorite Pixar short?
- Chandlar said “Boundin’”
- Missy said “Lava!”
- Stephanie M. also said “Lava”
- Chrissy said “Lava is a fav of mine and The tin man toy.”
- Heidi said “I love Bao.”
- I said “My favorite is Lava, which has become a love song for Cindy and I.”
- Paula said “I like the classic Tin Toy”
- Brenda said “I love Piper and Lava, but I have to say Bao edges out as the winner for me.”
- Tony said “I have to say the Bao was adorable!”
- Robin said “I’m a huge fan of Piper.”
- Lastly, Sophie’s favorites are Bao and Day & Night.
- What is your favorite Pixar short?
- Feature Topic: Sophie’s Solo trip to WDW!
- June 23: 3:30AM – drive to RDU airport. Flight at 6:05AM, landed in Orlando at 7:43AM. Head to Pop Century in the 90s Building. Parks: Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios
- June 24: Epcot
- France, Morocco, Japan, Italy, Germany, China, Mexico,
- Attractions: Reflections of China, Three Cabalerro’s, Disney Play App! American Adventure
- June 24: Hollywood Studios
- Docking Bay 7 – Andorian Chicken
- Attractions: Rise of the Resistance
- June 25: Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney World Railroad
- TRON Lightning Lane
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Haunted Mansion
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Enchanted Tiki Room
- Country Bears Jamboree
- It’s a small world
- Columbia Harbour House lunch
- Beignets at Port Orleans French Quarter
- One last thing that Sophie didn’t expect: She got lonely because all of her family and friends weren’t there.
- Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- What is your favorite nighttime spectacular? Past or Present.
- Sophie: Past – Harmonious; Present – Fantasmic at WDW
- Brenda: World of Color, Castle Dream Lights (Past), and also Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights (Past)
- Mike: Past – Wishes, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, Harmonious; Present – Candlelight Processional
- What is your favorite nighttime spectacular? Past or Present.
- This Day in Disney History for 7/7/2025:
- Stump the Soph!
- Luigi from Cars
- A little bit of Walt
- “To some people, I am kind of a Merlin who takes lots of crazy chances, but rarely makes mistakes. I’ve made some bad ones, but fortunately, the successes have come along fast enough to cover up the mistakes. When you go to bat as many times as I do, you’re bound to get a good average. That’s why I keep my projects diversified.” – Walt Disney
- Coming next week: Celebrating Birthdays & Special Occasions at Disney Parks
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!
