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Our 30-Day Disney Countdown Checklist

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 315, and our feature topic is Our 30-Day Disney Countdown Checklist! This week, we are taking a look at the things we think about when we are 30 days out from our Disney trip! Here’s what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
- Brenda: Disney Springs-to-resort transportation is becoming more restricted. Starting June 28, 2026, guests using transportation from Disney Springs to Disney Resort hotels are expected to need proof of a Disney hotel stay or a confirmed resort dining or experience reservation.
- Mike: We would like to express our sympathy to the family of Margaret Kerry, the original actor for Tinkerbell, on her passing at the age of 97. Margaret was the live performer that recorded the scenes that the animators then used to come up with Tinkerbell’s iconic style of movement, so whenever you watch Peter Pan, you’ll see Margaret Kerry in the scenes with Tinkerbell. On the Road with Mickey would like to extend our prayers to her family and friends in their time of grief.
- Sophie: Coming to theaters this September – the 20th Anniversary showing of Cars!
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Question of the Week Feedback:
- What season of Disney are you in?
  - Pam: “Missing it Terribly. It’s been 2 years and my next trip will be October 2027. Longest time between visits since 1997. . Yes, I am actively planning 10/27 = changing plans as new information comes along. Enjoy planning almost as much as being there.”
  - Robin: “Sad season. Not sure when I’ll get back.”
  - Cindy: “Still in the roller coasters season and more of strolling pace”
Feature Topic: Our 30-Day Disney Countdown Checklist
- 30 days out – if you have not added insurance, decide if you are adding insurance, and then, make sure you make your final payment.
- Start making a list of things I need to pack
- Build the excitement by posting daily attraction pictures of things you want to experience.
- Online check-in.
- Focus on getting ahead of daily tasks so that you can enjoy your trip.
- Mail hold
- Stay in communication with your neighbors so they know you are going out of town.
- Brenda’s Snack List!™
- Create a Spotify playlist for car travel.
- Check out the resort amenities to familiarize yourself with things you can do there.
- Make sure you have prescription refills for your medications.
- Take care of any potential issues you need to address from a womanly perspective.
- Things you might need – e.g. eyeglass repair kit.
- Grocery list for making food in your room to prepare for eating.
- Start looking at menus for your dining reservations to see what you are interested in eating.
- Resort requests – room, building, non-pet room for allergies, etc.
- Resort special events – such as carriage rides and so forth.
- Order those items now that you will need for your trip.
- Resort delivery Disney can add delivery charge fees.
- Disney countdown ideas from books, Pinterest, Instagram, etc.
- Themed shirts for your family, get them ordered at the 30 day mark so that you can receive them in time and make sure everything fits and gets packed.
- Lightning Lane – decide if you are going to order Multi-Pass and Single-Pass – Resort guests purchase at 7 days out, non-resort guests purchase at 3 days out.
- If you have someone not in your family traveling with you, Brenda recommends bringing a letter for that person in case emergency care is needed signed by their family.
Sophie’s Question of the Week:
- How much of a planner are you when it comes to Disney, on a scale of 1-10?
  - (All answers are from Sophie)
  - Brenda: 10
  - Daddy: 8.5
  - Sophie: 8.25
This Day in Disney History for 6/22:
- 1970: The Walt Disney Archives is established in the Burbank, CA studio.
This Day in Disney History for 6/29:
- 2007: The Disney/Pixar movie Ratatouille is released to theaters!
The Weekly Disney Windows
- Ron Miller – Main Street Bakery, Magic Kingdom – 1972
A little bit of Walt
- “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

Coming next week: How to Plan When One Person Is the Disney Fan and Everyone Else Is Along for the Ride

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!