On the Road with Mickey

By: Mike Ellis
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  • We’re On the Road with Mickey to Disney, Universal, and other regional destinations!
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  • On the Road w/Mickey 262 – March Madness – The Final Four!

    On the Road w/Mickey 262 – March Madness – The Final Four!
    Apr 21 2025
    Episode 262 - March Madness - The Final Four! March Madness - The Final Four! 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 262 and this week our feature topic is March Madness - The Final Four! This week we conclude our #MarchMadness tournament! Here's what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: The its a small world attraction at Disneyland has been under refurbishment since the holidays concluded. They are adding a new scene from Coco to the attraction! The ride is scheduled to reopen on May 9th! Mike: Next year, the Disney Skyliner is set to undergo a small refurbishment from January 25-31, 2026, which will see it closed during those six days. As always, when the Skyliner isn’t running, Disney will provide bus transportation to Epcot and Hollywood Studios from the affected resorts. Sophie: On the Seas with Mickey Cheddar. I just wanted to say that I am so excited about the Disney Treasure cruise in January of next year! Take a look at these incredible photos of the Grand Hall of the ship! Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Feature Topic: March Madness - The Final Four! For the next five weeks, we are going to be going through the March Madness of Walt Disney World. The best part of this – the winners are selected by you, the listeners! This week, we conclude our tournament with the Final Four! The Matchups: 1) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind vs. 5) Haunted Mansion 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage The Final Four Results: 1)Guardians of the Galaxy 21, 5) Haunted Mansion 11 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 7, 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage 20 The Finals: 1) Guardians of the Galaxy vs. 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage AND THE WINNER IS: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind by a score of 17-5! This Day in Disney History for 4/21/2025: 1965: The New York World's Fair opens for it's second and final season. Stump the Soph! Jack-Jack Parr from The Incredibles A little bit of Walt “A vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man’s achievements… a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come. Tomorrow offers new frontiers in science, adventure, and ideals: the Atomic Age…the challenge of outer space… and the hope for a peaceful and unified world.” (On Tomorrowland at Disneyland) - Walt Disney Coming next week: Favorite Quick Service Restaurants outside of the parks!
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    45 mins
  • On the Road w/Mickey 261 – March Madness – Animal Kingdom!

    On the Road w/Mickey 261 – March Madness – Animal Kingdom!
    Apr 14 2025
    Episode 261 - March Madness - Animal Kingdom! March Madness - Animal Kingdom! 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 261 and this week our feature topic is March Madness - Animal Kingdom! This week we conclude our #MarchMadness competition in the parks with the Animal Kingdom tournament! Here's what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: Say hello to Tucker, the new Masai giraffe born to Mom Mara! He is quite strapping and was recently seen with her on the Savana as part of Kilimanjaro Safaris! Brenda: The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is getting a lobby renovation! In store, the new Grand Floridian Lobby Bar, designed like the iconic birdcage. Additionally, new carpeting, new furniture, and a mix of botanical accents and inviting colors will create an airy, garden-like atmosphere, while keeping the Victorian charm that we all know and love. Here’s an artist rendition of what it will look like: Mike: Remembering my brother in Christ, JP Archer. Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Feature Topic: March Madness - Animal Kingdom! For the next five weeks, we are going to be going through the March Madness of Walt Disney World. The best part of this – the winners are selected by you, the listeners! This week, we’re looking at Animal Kingdom! First Round Matchups: 1)Avatar: Flight of Passage vs. 8) Maharaja Jungle Trek 2)Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain vs. 7)Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond 3)Kilimanjaro Safaris vs. 6)Kali River Rapids 4)Festival of the Lion King vs. 5)Na’vi River Journey First Round Results: 1)Avatar: Flight of Passage 29, 8)Maharaja Jungle Trek 3 2)Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain 22, 7)Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond 11 3)Kilimanjaro Safaris 29, 6)Kali River Rapids 4 4)Festival of the Lion King 21, 5)Na’vi River Journey 9 Final Four Matchups: 1) Avatar: Flight of Passage vs. 4) Festival of the Lion King 2) Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain vs. 3)Kilimanjaro Safaris Final Four Results: 1)Avatar: Flight of Passage 22, 4)Festival of the Lion King 10 UPSET: 3)Kilimanjaro Safaris 22, 2)Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain 12 The Finals: 1)Avatar: Flight of Passage vs. 3)Kilimanjaro Safaris AND THE WINNER IS: Avatar: Flight of Passage won with 17 votes to 11 for Kilimanjaro Safaris This Day in Disney History for 4/14/2025: 2007: Heritage Auctions auctions very unique items from Walt Disney's collection. Stump the Soph! Sarge from Cars A little bit of Walt “Next to his own most intimate self-concerns, man is most fascinated by creatures of the animal kingdom. They have been close to his interest and his fate from time beyond the Ark.” - Walt Disney Coming next week: March Madness - Final Four!
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    32 mins
  • On the Road w/Mickey 260 – March Madness – Hollywood Studios!

    On the Road w/Mickey 260 – March Madness – Hollywood Studios!
    Apr 7 2025
    Episode 260 - March Madness - Hollywood Studios! March Madness - Hollywood Studios! 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 260 and this week our feature topic is March Madness - Hollywood Studios! This week we are taking a fun look at #MarchMadness and applying it to Walt Disney World! The last two weeks we've covered the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, today we're looking at Hollywood Studios! Here's what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: Breaking news: The University of Maryland 2025 Commencement speaker was announced, and on May 21st, Kermit the Frog will deliver the commencement address! Jim Henson is a graduate of Maryland. Sophie: Tickets for H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon went on sale on April 4th. The water park is having after hours events on select nights from May 23rd - September 13. In looking at the dates, it looks like this is a once a week schedule. Tickets are $85 for ages 10+ and $42.50 for ages 3-9, plus tax. The event is from 8PM - 11PM on after hours nights. Brenda: From May 21-September 7, Disney has announced that both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks will be open. This marks the first time since 2019 that all six parks at Walt Disney World have been open. April 1st was also the 30th anniversary of Blizzard Beach water park opening! Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey Instagram: On the Road with Mickey Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com Feature Topic: March Madness - Hollywood Studios! For the next five weeks, we are going to be going through the March Madness of Walt Disney World. The best part of this – the winners are selected by you, the listeners! This week, we’re looking at Hollywood Studios! First Round Matchups: 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 8) For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway vs. 7) Toy Story Mania! 3) Slinky Dog Dash vs. 6) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith 4) Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run vs. 5) The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror First Round Results: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 32, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration 5 Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 23, Toy Story Mania! 15 UPSET: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith 23, Slinky Dog Dash 18 UPSET: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 22, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run 12 Final Four Matchups: 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 6) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway vs. 5) The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Final Four Results: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 25, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith 7 Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway 20, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 14 The Finals: 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance vs. 2) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway AND THE WINNER IS: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance won with 19 votes to 9 for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway This Day in Disney History for 4/7/2025: 2004: Roy E. Disney and his wife Patty tour the "Roy E. Disney Center for the Performing Arts. Stump the Soph! Mr. Ray from Finding Nemo A little bit of Walt “[Being a celebrity] doesn't even seem to keep the fleas off our dogs - and if being a celebrity won't give me an advantage over a couple of fleas, then I guess there can't be much in being a celebrity after all.” Coming next week: March Madness - Animal Kingdom!
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    28 mins
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