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March Madness of Disney: Epcot

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March Madness of Disney: Epcot!
Episode 303 – March Madness of Disney: Epcot!

March Madness of Disney: Epcot!

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and he’s Grogu, and We’re On the Road with Mickey! We are missing Brenda this week, who is out sick, so pray that she feels better and is able to join us next week! This is episode 303, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: Epcot! It is time to see how the voting went and who is moving on! Here’s what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
    • Mike: Six years ago, we were about to start our first trip to WDW for the Flower & Garden Festival – but today was the day we learned that the parks were closing because of the COVID Pandemic. It feels like a lifetime ago.
    • Sophie: Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin will be re-opening on April 8th! Who’s ready to go to infinity – and beyond?!
    • Brenda:We have liftoff! Soarin’ Around America, which is coming back to Walt Disney World for the 250th Anniversary of America, will be playing on Soarin’ Screens beginning on May 26th!
  • Connect with us! Here’s how: 
  • Question of the Week Feedback:
    • What is your favorite land in the Magic Kingdom?
      • Brenda: Liberty Square for the ambience but Tomorrowland for the attractions.
      • Robin said “Frontier land!”
      • Butch said “Frontier Land. reminiscent of the good old days!”
      • Erin said “Fantasyland!”
      • Pam said “Liberty Square”
      • Chrissy said “Fantasyland”
      • Stephanie said “Adventureland”
      • Paula said “Adventure Land”
      • Randy said “Tomorrow land”
      • Kim said “Adventure land”
      • Sheila said “Adventure land”
      • Chandler said “Whichever one I’m in.”
  • Feature Topic: March Madness of Disney: Epcot!
    • Epcot 1st Round:
      • Attractions
        • 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 21 vs. 8) Mission:SPACE 1
        • 2) Frozen Ever After 12 vs. 7) Spaceship Earth 13
        • 3) Test Track 17 vs. 6) Luminous: The Symphony of Us 6
        • 4) Remy’s Ratitoullie Adventure 9 vs. 5) Soarin’ 15
      • Dining
        • 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 16 vs. 8) Connections Eatery 4
        • 2) Akershus 10 vs. 7) Regal Eagle Smokehouse 7
        • 3) Via Napoli 11 vs. 6) Teppan Edo 7
        • 4) Le Cellier Steakhouse 16 vs. 5) Space 220 4
    • Final Four:
      • Attractions
        • 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 22 vs. 7) Spaceship Earth 5
        • 3) Test Track 7 vs. 5) Soarin’ Around the World 27
      • Dining
        • 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 19 vs. 4) Le Cellier Steakhouse 16
        • 2) Akershus Royal Banquet Hall 7 vs. 3) Via Napoli 20
    • Finals:
      •  1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 20 vs. 5) Soarin’ Around the World 6
      • 1) Garden Grill Restaurant 25 vs. 3) Via Napoli 9
    • The Winner for Attractions is repeat winner Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind by a score of 20-6, and the winner for Dining is the Garden Grill Restaurant by a score of 25-9!
  • Sophie’s Question of the Week:
    • What is your favorite Epcot Pavilion in either World Showcase or any of the other  areas?
      • Sophie: China Pavilion and The Land Pavilion.
      • Brenda: Walt Statue at Dreamer’s Point and France Pavilion.
      • Mike: American Adventure Pavilion and Spaceship Earth in World Celebration
  • This Day in Disney History for 3/16:
  • Mix up the Mike!
    • Roger Broggie, Jr. – Magic Kingdom – Little Gremlins
  • A little bit of Walt
    • “Films stimulate children to read books on many subjects.” – Walt Disney

Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Hollywood Studios!

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!