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Episode 302 – March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom!

March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom!

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 302, and in this episode we tackle #MarchMadness with the March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom! 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:
    • Sophie: In refurbishment news, Walt Disney Imagineering has begun installing interior sets for the Encanto Attraction, which will be located in the Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom Park!
    • Mike: Walt Disney World has announced that the Muppet Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which is currently closed to change from Aerosmith to The Muppets, will still be available as a Tier 1 lightning lane multi-pass attraction.
  • Connect with us! Here’s how: 
  • Question of the Week Feedback:
    • What is your official prediction for March Madness MK?
      • Sophie: Haunted Mansion & Cinderella
      • Mike: Pirates of the Caribbean & Cinderella
      • Brenda: TRON & Crystal Palace
  • Feature Topic: March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom!
    • Magic Kingdom 1st Round:
      • Attractions
        • 1) Haunted Mansion 20 vs. 8) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover 7
        • 2) Tron 9 vs. 7) Carousel of Progress 10
        • 3) 7 Dwarfs Mine Train 16 vs. 6) Peter Pan’s Flight 8
        • 4) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure 2 vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean 22
      • Dining
        • 1) Cinderella’s Royal Table 22 vs. 8) Pinocchio Village Haus 4
        • 2) Be Our Guest 24 vs. 7) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe 6
        • 3) Crystal Palace 15 vs. 6) Casey’s Corner 8
        • 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 24vs. 5) Tony’s Town Square 3
    • Final Four:
      • Attractions
        • 1) Haunted Mansion 16 vs. 7) Carousel of Progress 4
        • 3) 7 Dwarfs Mine Train 10 vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean 14
      • Dining
        • 1) Cinderella’s Royal Table 4 vs. 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 11
        • 2) Be Our Guest 10vs. 3) Crystal Palace 3
    • Finals:
      • Attractions
        • 1) Haunted Mansion 23 vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean 20
        • 2) Be Our Guest 14 vs. 4) Liberty Tree Tavern 21
      • The Winner for Attractions is The Haunted Mansion by a score of 23-20, and the winner for Dining is Liberty Tree Tavern by a score of 21-14!
  • Sophie’s Question of the Week:
    • What is your favorite land in the Magic Kingdom?
  • This Day in Disney History for 3/9:
    • 1911: Disney Legend and Nine Old Men member John Lounsbery is born!
  • Stump the Soph!
    • Tony Baxter – Magic Kingdom – The Camelot Corp.
  • A little bit of Walt
    • ““Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland … the blessing of size.” – Walt Disney

Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Epcot!

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 301 – March Madness of Disney Selection Show!

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March Madness of Disney Selection Show!
Episode 301 – March Madness of Disney Selection Show!

March Madness of Disney Selection Show!

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 301, and in this episode we begin #MarchMadness with our March Madness of Disney Selection Show! I hope you are as excited about the tournament as we are! Here’s what we talked about:

  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
    • Mike: We would like to take a moment in memory of Jeff Galloway, who passed away at the age of 80. He was a running icon, helping countless people achieve their goal of participating in RunDisney events. From his team: “Sadly, we lost someone truly irreplaceable today. We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Jeff — a husband, a father, a grandfather, a coach, a mentor, and a believer in every single one of you.” May he rest in peace. Our prayers are for his family, friends, and everyone touched by his work.
    • Brenda: Say hello to the Godfather of the Disney Adventure: Robert Downey, Jr. aka Tony Stark, aka Ironman!!!
    • Sophie:We’ve touched on this before, but new details for The Magic of Disney Animation have been released! It will open in Summer 2026 at Hollywood Studios, and it will be part of The Walt Disney Studios district! It will have a look and feel that will remind people of the legendary Burbank lot, and you’ll be able to step behind the scenes and into the stories of some of the world’s most iconic films. There is so much to talk about that is coming to this district!
  • Connect with us! Here’s how: 
  • Question of the Week Feedback:
    • What are your hidden gems when it comes to resort dining?
      • Sherry Ann said “Kona cafe at Poly and Whispering Canyon …. I can’t even list all the hilarious shenanigans that have happened at Whispering Canyon!”
      • Sheila said “We love the Turf Club at Saratoga Springs.
        Kona Cafe at the Polynesian
        The flying fish at the Boardwalk”
      • Stephanie said “Not sure if it’s a hidden gem anymore, but Steakhouse 71 is ahhhhmazing!!!”
      • Pam said “Love the fun at Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge. Ale and Compass yummy breakfast at the Yacht Club resort. Also at YCR= Yachtsman Steakhouse for delicious dinner”
      • Chrissy said “Olivia’s and Tony’s are our favs”
      • Cindy said “Beignets at French Quarter. Grand Floridian Cafe.”
      • Paula said “I’m with Stephanie…love Steakhouse 71”
  • Feature Topic: March Madness of Disney Selection Show!
    • This year, we asked and you answered, so we are expanding our selections to include dining in the tournament! So, each park will have match-ups for attractions and match-ups for dining!
    • Magic Kingdom:
      • Attractions
        • 1) Haunted Mansion vs. 8) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover 
        • 2) Tron and 7) Carousel of Progress
        • 3) 7 Dwarfs Mine Train vs. 6) Peter Pan’s Flight
        • 4) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure vs. 5) Pirates of the Caribbean
      • Dining
        • 1) Cinderella’s Royal Table vs. 8) Pinocchio Village Haus
        • 2) Be Our Guest vs. 7) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
        • 3) Crystal Palace vs. 6) Casey’s Corner
        • 4) Liberty Tree Tavern vs. 5) Tony’s Town Square
    • Epcot:
      • Attractions
        • 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind vs. 8) Mission:SPACE
        • 2) Frozen Ever After vs. 7) Spaceship Earth
        • 3) Test Track vs. 6) Luminous: The Symphony of Us
        • 4) Remy’s Ratitoullie Adventure vs. 5) Soarin’
      • Dining
        • 1) Garden Grill Restaurant vs. 8) Connections Eatery
        • 2) Akershus vs. 7) Regal Eagle Smokehouse
        • 3) Via Napoli vs. 6) Teppan Edo
        • 4) Le Cellier Steakhouse vs. 5) Space 220
    • Hollywood Studios:
      • Attractions
        • 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 8) Frozen Sing-Along
        • 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway vs. 7) Toy Story Mania
        • 3) Slinky Dog Dash vs. 6) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
        • 4) Fantasmic vs. 5) Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
      • Dining
        • 1) Hollywood Brown Derby vs. 8) ABC Commissary
        • 2) 50’s Prime Time Cafe vs. 7) Docking Bay 7
        • 3) Hollywood & Vine vs. 6) Woody’s Lunchbox
        • 4) Roundup Rodeo BBQ vs. 5) Sci-Fi Dine In Theater
    • Animal Kingdom:
      • Attractions
        • 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage vs. 8) Zootopia: Better Zoogether
        • 2) Expedition Everest vs. 7) Finding Nemo The Musical
        • 3) Kilimanjaro Safaris vs. 6) Kali River Rapids
        • 4) Festival of the Lion King vs. 5) Na’vi River Journey
      • Dining
        • 1) Tiffins vs. 8) Harambe Market
        • 2) Tusker House vs. 7) Pizzafari
        • 3) Yak & Yeti vs. 6) Rainforest Cafe
        • 4) Flame Tree Barbecue vs. 5) Satu’li Canteen
  • Sophie’s Question of the Week:
    • What is your official prediction for March Madness MK?
      • Sophie: Haunted Mansion & Cinderella
      • Mike: Pirates of the Carribean & Cinderella
      • Brenda: TRON & Crystal Palace
  • This Day in Disney History for 3/2:
  • Stump the Soph!
    • Yale Gracey – Buena Vista Magic Lantern Slides – Main Street Confectionery (Magic Kingdom)
  • A little bit of Walt
    • “We’re all proud of the honors that many groups around the world have given us. And we’re even more proud that the public- whether in theaters, at Disneyland, or in their homes- continue to express faith in the kind of family entertainment we produce.” – Walt Disney

Coming next week: March Madness of Disney: Magic Kingdom!

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!