This Day in Disney History

Season 2, Episode 20 – What is your Perfect Disney Day?

May 17, 2021 by Mike Ellis Leave a Comment

What is your Perfect Disney Day?

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and that’s Brenda, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 20 for May 17, 2021, and our feature topic today is What is your Perfect Disney Day? We each devised our perfect Disney day, and we look forward to hearing what your perfect Disney day is as well! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: In further moves towards a return to normal, Walt Disney World and Universal have reduced or are reducing the physical distancing requirements from six feet to three feet. However, at Walt Disney World specifically, the six feet distance is still in force in all dining locations, merchandise stores, and areas where guests can temporarily remove their masks (i.e. relaxstation stations).
- Sophie: Disney has launched a new line of sensory-friendly plush characters! Stuffed animals are always a great thing, but these plush characters feature a 2.5 pound weight that can be removed, and the material is softer for those who have issues with how certain things feel. You can get them at Disney Springs and they retail for $39.99. Current characters are Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, Eeyore, and Pooh.
- Brenda: Over at Ghirardelli’s in Disney Springs, you have got to check out the Ghirardelli Ocean Beach Sundae! It’s $12.95, and features Vanilla Ice Cream, Sea Salt, Caramel Sauce, and handmade Hot Fudge topped with Whipped Cream, Sea Salt, and a Ghirardelli SQUARES Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate candy.
- Mike: Lastly, we’ve got a bit of gossip! Nothing confirmed, so take this with not just a grain of salt, but perhaps a 5 pound bag…there is a rumor that Epcot Forever could return to World Showcase Lagoon for a limited time later this year! Personally, I just don’t see this happening. With the work that’s been done for the platforms for Harmonious, I think that would get in the way of the show. What do you think? Let us know in the comments!
- Also, if you haven’t ever seen Epcot Forever, you can check out the live premier here: https://youtu.be/SXGENzdg29U?t=639 I set the timecode to start where the show actually starts in the video.
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Feature Topic: What is your Perfect Disney Day?
- Sophie’s Perfect Disney Day
  - Sophie’s perfect Disney day takes place in Epcot. Listen or watch to hear the whole day unfold.
- Brenda’s Perfect Disney Day
  - Brenda’s perfect Disney day takes place in December, her absolute favorite time to visit Disney. Listen or watch to hear the whole day unfold.
- Mike’s Perfect Disney Day
  - The perfect Disney Day for me is spent with my wife Cindy and daughter Sophie. Listen or watch to hear the whole day unfold.
  - What is your perfect Disney Day?
- Listener Responses
  - From Deb:
    - Getting to MK before rope drop. Doing pictures in front of the castle, grabbing Starbucks for family members. Being by the rope when it’s dropped in Adventure Land.. then walking as fast as we can to get to Big Thunder, then Splash Mt., If the crowd hasn’t caught up, doing both again. Then over to Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Tiki Birds, .. time for lunch at Pecos Bills, then Dole Whip for dessert. Relax… Then Haunted Mansion and we let the rest of the day fall in place. Mickey pretzels late afternoon… Late dinner at Poly so we are on the beach for the water parade. Back to the park until it closes and then try to find the energy to get back to Pop Century for a drink before bedtime…
This Day in Disney History for May 17
- Walt Disney’s Silver Buffalo
Disney Who’s Who Character:
- Flash from Zootopia
Walt Disney Quote
- “Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharin if we tried to pretend there were no shadows.” ~ Walt Disney
Listener Picture Submissions
- We have photo and video submissions this week from the following listeners:
  - Amanda
  - Heather
  - Holly
  - Mindy
  - Shannon
  - Ricci
Coming Next Week: Under appreciated at Disney
Sponsorship
- On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

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 — first, by email to info@ontheroadwithmickey.com. Second, you can leave us a voicemail at our voicemail box 919-799-8390. 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!

Season 2, Episode 19 – Top 3 Disney Parades, Past and Present!

May 10, 2021 by Mike Ellis Leave a Comment

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Top 3 Disney Parades, Past and Present!

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and that’s Brenda, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 19 for May 10, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Top 3 Disney Parades, Past and Present! We’re counting down our favorite Disney Parades, and Sophie grabbed links to each of them so you can watch them as well! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: For Star Wars Day, May 4th, the New York Stock Exchange had Grogu open up trading for the day!
- Sophie: Coming this year: Disney After Hours BOO BASH! Select nights from August 10 – October 31. Tickets go on sale next month. The BOO BASH runs from 9PM until Midnight (some nights in August and September it will run from 9:30PM – 12:30AM). You can get into the Magic Kingdom as early as 7PM without the need for a day park ticket or a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation by using your BOO BASH ticket.
  - Halloween-themed cavalcades
  - Candy stops, with plenty of sweet surprises
  - Character sightings throughout the park
  - Special performances by the Cadaver Dans
  - Attractions, including favorites like Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain
  - Themed food and beverages available for purchase
  - Special décor, lighting, music and more!
- Brenda: Over at Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland, it was announced that the hotel will reopen on June 15 to limited capacity.
- Mike: Over at Universal, let’s talk about the stats for Velocicoaster, which opens on June 10
  - 4700 feet of track
  - 4 inversions
  - 360 degree barrel roll over the water
  - 12 airtime moment
  - 155 ft at highest point
  - 140 ft drop at 80 degrees (the top hat)
  - 0-50 mph launch in 3 seconds (first launch)
  - 40mph-70mph launch in 2.4 seconds (second launch)
  - 100 foot zero g stall
- Brenda: There was a lot going on in cheddar this week! Some quick highlights:
  - The Disney College Program is coming back this June!
  - Disney has announced there will be no more temperature checks! That’s already happened for Cast Members; for Guests, effective May 16
  - Over at Universal, they have already stopped temperature checks as of May 6, and they have moved the social distancing from six feet down to three feet.
  - Lastly, Chef Mickey’s is reopening soon, as is the Cape May Cafe, and Tusker House!
- One last thing — The full-sized X-wing Starfighter that was used in the filming of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and flown by Poe Dameron, is currently under restoration at the National Air and Space Museum, and will be on display at the Museum in Washington, D.C. in 2022. Take a look.
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Feature Topic: Top 3 Disney Parades, Past and Present!
- Mike’s Favorite Parades
- Sophie’s Favorite Parades
- Brenda’s Favorite Parades
  - 3) The Frozen Promenade AND Once upon a Christmastime Parade
  - 2) Festival of Fantasy Parade
  - 1) Share a Dream Come True Parade
- Listener Favorites
  - The Electric Light Parade, The Snow Globe Parade and the Easter Parade back in the late 80’s early 90’s. (Deb)
  - From Cindy, 1) The Main Street Electrical Parade, 2) The Princess Cavalcade with Merida riding her horse, and 3) The Boo to You Parade
This Day in Disney History for May 10
- Paige O’Hara and Julie Nathanson and Belle, oh my!
Disney Who’s Who Character:
- Ariel from The Little Mermaid
Walt Disney Quote
- “The idea of Disneyland is a simple one. It will be a place for people to find happiness and knowledge. It will be a place for parents and children to share pleasant times in one another’s company; a place for teachers and pupils to discover greater ways of understanding and education. Here the older generation can recapture the nostalgia of days gone by, and the younger generation can savor the challenge of the future.” ~ Walt Disney
Listener Picture Submissions
- We have photo and video submissions this week from the following listeners:
  - Amanda
  - Heather
  - Holly
  - Mindy
  - Shannon
  - Ricci
Coming Next Week: What is your Perfect Disney Day?
Sponsorship
- On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

Season 2, Episode 18 – Top 5 Disney Restaurant Desserts!

May 3, 2021 by Mike Ellis Leave a Comment

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Top 5 Disney Restaurant Desserts!

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and that’s Brenda, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 18 for May 3, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Top 5 Disney Restaurant Desserts! We’re taking a look at the top 5 restaurant desserts that we’ve ever found, so get ready! Note: You may want to enjoy this podcast after you eat lunch! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Sophie: Starting tonight on ABC, “The Wonderful World of Disney” returns! Each week Disney is going to share some of their incredible movies! Here’s the lineup (all movies start at 8PM EDT):
  - May 3, Incredibles 2
  - May 10, Finding Dory
  - May 17, Monsters, Inc.
  - May 24, Tangled
  - May 31, The Princess and the Frog
- Brenda: Let’s talk about the Disney Wish, the 5th ship in the Disney Cruise Line family!
- Mike: Last week, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is offering free admission for US military veterans and their families to its SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, and SeaWorld San Diego parks. The free admission runs from April 26 – June 27, 2021.
- Mike: Celebration! Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Park have reopened as of Friday, April 30!
- In honor of the Disneyland reopening, here is Walt’s speech from July 17, 1955! Enjoy!
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Feature Topic: Top 5 Disney Restaurant Desserts!
- Brenda’s Favorite Desserts
  - 5) No Way Jose Sundae – Beaches & Cream
  - 4) Sticky Toffee Pudding – Rose & Crown
  - 3) Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake – Liberty Tree Tavern
  - 2) ‘Ohana’s Bananas Foster Bread Pudding – ‘Ohana
  - 1) Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding – Raglan Road
- Mike’s Favorite Desserts
  - 5) Apple Strudel w/ Vanilla Sauce – Biergarten
  - 4) Traditional Warm Apple Crisp A la Mode – 50’s Prime Time Cafe
  - 3) Jaq & Gus Cheesecake – Cinderella’s Royal Table
  - 2) Berry Short Cake w/ Whipped Cream – The Garden Grill Restaurant
  - 1) Banana Split – The Plaza Restaurant
- Sophie’s Favorite Desserts
  - 5) macha green tea ice cream – Teppan Edo/Tokyo Dining
  - 4) The Grey Stuff – Be Our Guest
  - 3) Hazelnut Caramel Profiteroles – La Petit Cafe
  - 2) Brownie Sundae, Sophie Style – The Plaza Restaurant
  - 1) Dad’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake a la mode – 50’s Prime Time Cafe
- Listener Favorites
  - Cindy’s favorite dessert is at Cinderella’s Royal Table and is called “The Clock Strikes Twelve” — Dark Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel and Crunchy Praline Center, served with Chocolate Sauce and Hazelnut Gelato
  - Cathy’s favorite dessert is the Chocolate cake with peanut butter icing that she gets at 50’s Prime Time Cafe.
  - Lee says to dive into a Kitchen Sink over at Beaches & Cream, but make sure you bring a friend!
This Day in Disney History for May 3
- Namesake for Walt Disney born, groundbreaking for CalArts
Disney Who’s Who Character:
- Maid Marion from Robin Hood
Walt Disney Quote
- “…And just like that, after a long wait, a day like any else,
  I decided to triumph, to look for the opportunities, not to wait.
  I decided to see every problem as the opportunity to find a solution.
  I decided to see every desert as the opportunity to find an oasis.
  I decided to see every night as a mystery to solve.
  I decided to see every day as a new opportunity to be happy.
  That day I found that my only enemies were my own weaknesses,
  That day I lost the fear of losing and I started to fear not winning,
  I discovered that I was not the best and maybe never have been.
  I stopped caring about who was the winner and who was the loser.
  Now I care only about knowing more than yesterday.
  I learned that the hard thing is to stop climbing to the top, instead of not reaching it.
  I learned that the best triumph that I can have is to have the right of calling someone “my friend”.
  I discovered that love is more than a feeling of being in love, “love is a philosophy of life”.
  That day I stopped being a reflection of the few triumphs in my past and I started to be my own tenuous light of the present;
  I learned that it does not matter if you are alight… if you are not going to illuminate another’s road.
  That day I decided to change so many things…
  That day I learned that dreams only exist to be made to come true
  Since that day I don’t sleep to rest…
  Now, I dream just for dreams.” ~ Walt Disney
Listener Picture Submissions
- Starting new this week, we have some listener pictures. You’ll be able to see them at the end of our YouTube video. Have fun! We have submissions this week from the following listeners:
  - Heather
  - Shannon
  - Mindy
  - Ricci
  - Shannon
  - Tony
Coming Next Week: Top 3 Disney Parades, past or present, and why?
Sponsorship
- On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

Season 2, Episode 17 – Top Disney TV Shows

April 26, 2021 by Mike Ellis Leave a Comment

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Top Disney TV Shows

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and that’s Brenda, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 17 for April 26, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Top Disney TV Shows! We’re talking about some of the TV shows that Disney has put out over the years, and which ones are our favorites! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: Rumor Mill time: The California Department of Public Health released this information regarding fully vaccinated out-of-state visitors: “Fully vaccinated persons from out of state may visit or attend activities or events that are restricted to in-state visitors. Fully vaccinated persons should consult the current CDPH Travel Advisory and adhere to any applicable recommendations.” At this time, Disney has not updated any of their website information to allow out-of-state visitors at this time.
- Sophie: Brenda alerted us to this incredible news! “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” will be opening in mid-May! Brenda, we can’t wait to hear all about the show when you visit!
- Brenda: April 22nd was Earth Day, but it was also the 23rd Birthday of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Just a reminder that my #1 Attraction for Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Expedition Everest!
- Brenda: Direct quote from Jeff Vahle, the President of Walt Disney World Resort: “On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, I stopped by to check in with the Engineering team overseeing the refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, previously called the “WEDway PeopleMover” when I first rode it as a teenager. Thrilled that this team has it ready to delight a new generation when it reopens later this weekend!”
- Mike: We put a poll up in our Facebook Group for the top Disney snacks from our lists last week. Here’s the top 3 as voted on by you, the listeners:
  - Dole Whip (Sophie)
  - Beignets (Sophie)
  - Most every Disney cupcake, especially seasonal ones (Brenda)
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Feature Topic: Top Disney TV Shows
- Sophie’s Top Shows
  - Phineas and Ferb
  - Good Luck Charlie
  - Star Wars: the Clone Wars
- Mike’s Top Shows
  - The Mandalorian
  - The Adventures of Spin & Marty
- Brenda’s Top Shows
  - Falcon and the Winter Soldier
  - Wonderful World of Disney
- Listener Favorites
  - The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Wizards of Waverly Place (Stephanie)
  - I used to LOVE watching the Mickey Mouse club! I can still sing the ending song from start to finish. (Jennifer)
  - The Mickey Mouse Club… The Sunday night Walt Disney’s Wonderful World… (Deb)
  - My girls used to love Jessie! (Brenda)
This Day in Disney History for April 26
- Animal Kingdom opening, Flower & Garden Festival
Disney Who’s Who Character:
- Hans from Frozen
Walt Disney Quote
- ”One day I learned that dreams exist to come true. And since that day I do not sleep for rest. I sleep just to dream.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Top Five Disney Restaurant Desserts!
Sponsorship
- On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

Season 2, Episode 16 – Top 10 Disney Snacks

April 19, 2021 by Mike Ellis

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Top 10 Disney Snacks!

Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and that’s Brenda, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 16 for April 19, 2021, and our feature topic today is our Top 10 Disney Snacks! We’re talking about one of our favorite things — food — and categorizing what our top 10 Disney snacks are! Grab a drink (or should I say snack?), relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

Cheddar from the Big Cheese
- Mike: Animal Kingdom announced that a brand new baby Mandrill was born on April 10th! Her name is Ivy, and she was born to first time mom Hazel and dad Linus.
- Sophie: Out west, we’ve learned that while the park has been closed, the Ghosts at the Haunted Mansion have been working on some improvements to the mansion and estate! New tombstones can be seen featuring some newly departed pets, and new decorations adorn inside the mansion.
- Brenda: Recently, testing resumed on the People Mover! Hopefully this is a sign that it is almost ready to open!
- Mike: Lastly, over at Universal, the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is set to reopen on May 18th! This is great news. Also, a reminder that the Jurassic World VelociCoaster opens up on June 10!
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Feature Topic: Top 10 Disney Snacks!
- Brenda’s Top 10 List
  - 10) Dark Chocolate Caramel with Sea Salt – Karamel Kuche at EPCOT
  - 9) Mickey Ice Cream Bar – all over the resort
  - 8) Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at Magic Kingdom
  - 7) Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Sundae in Waffle Cone – Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at Magic Kingdom
  - 6) Most every Disney cupcake, especially seasonal ones – all over the resort
  - 5) Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork – Eight Spoons at Animal Kingdom
  - 4) Cheshire Cat Tail – Cosmic Ray’s
  - 3) Nutella Waffle with Fruit – Sleepy Hollow Refreshments at Magic Kingdom
  - 2) Butterfinger Cupcake – Trolley Car Cafe at Hollywood Studios
  - 1) Carrot Cake Cookie – Trolley Car Cafe at Hollywood Studios
- Sophie’s Top 10 List
  - 10) Honey Peach Freeze (Flower and Garden)
  - 9) Tutti Frutti Lollipops (Goofy’s Candy Co.)
  - 8) Beignets (French Quarter)
  - 7) Keiki Lemonade (Kona Cafe)
  - 6) Sunset Boulevard (Brown Derby)
  - 5) Dole Whip
  - 4) Funnel Cake (American Adventure)
  - 3) The Donut Box
  - 2) Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar
  - 1) Hazelnut Caramel Profiteroles (Riviera)
- Mike’s Top 10 List
  - 10) Mickey Pretzel with Cheese – Various Locations
  - 9) Soft Serve Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone – Anandapur Ice Cream Truck
  - 8) Minute Maid® Frozen Lemonade Cup – Various Locations
  - 7) M&M Sugar Cookie – Everything POP
  - 6) Churros – La Cantina de San Angel
  - 5) Jumbo Turkey Leg – Various Locations
  - 4) Warm Cinnamon Roll – Gaston’s Tavern
  - 3) Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – Hollywood Scoops
  - 2) Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar – Various Locations
  - 1) Hot, Fresh Popcorn and Diet Coke – Town Square
- Listener Favorites
  - Dole Whip and Popcorn (Pam)
  - Dole Whip for sure! (Jennifer)
  - Frozen Lemonade, not the slushy kind, the hard stuff you scrape with a wooden spoon! So good! (Lee)
  - Citrus Swirl (Cindy)
  - The Plaza Ice Cream Sundae and the Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich (Pam)
This Day in Disney History for April 19
- Animal Kingdom, Epcot events
Disney Who’s Who Character:
- Rafiki from The Lion King
Walt Disney Quote
- “What seems real to the mind can be as important as any material fact. We live by the spirit and the imagination as well as by our senses. Cartoon animation can give fantasy the same reality as those things we can touch and see and hear.” – Walt Disney
Coming Next Week: Top Disney TV Shows!
Sponsorship
- On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.

This Day in Disney History

What is your Perfect Disney Day?

Top 3 Disney Parades, Past and Present!

Top 5 Disney Restaurant Desserts!

Top Disney TV Shows

Top 10 Disney Snacks!

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