On the Road with Mickey

About On the Road with Mickey

We’re On the Road with Mickey to Disney, Universal, and other regional destinations!

Publisher

Mike Ellis

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jan 2020

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

328 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   On the Road w/Mickey 329 – The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.!

   Episode 329 – The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.! The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.! 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 329, and our feature topic is The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.! In this week’s episode, we are talking about the history of how Main Street, U.S.A. came to be. Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: Jingle Cruise comes back to the Magic Kingdom on November 3!! Sophie: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be closing for a refurb beginning on November 2 and is scheduled to reopen on December 18, 2026. Brenda: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will again receive a Holiday Remix this year. From November 25, 2026 – January 6, 2027 guests will hear one of 3 special holiday songs: “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams; Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra; or Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses. Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com (https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com) Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com (https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey (https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey) Instagram: On the Road with Mickey (https://www.instagram.com/ontheroadwithmickey/) Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com (mailto:info@ontheroadwithmickey.com) Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com (https://ontheroadwithmickey.com) Question of the Week Feedback: Is there a ride that you just don’t care for? If so, what is it? Brenda: Astro Orbiter Mike: The Tower of Terror Sophie: The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Cindy: Splash rides Kim: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Pam: Astro Orbiter = heights; Mission Space= extreme nausea; Tower of Terror = falling Robin: I’m not a huge fan of the mine train. Big Thunder gal here! PJ: Unpopular opinion…It’s a Small World Sherry: Tomorrowland speedway!!!!!! So hot, stinks and I hate that gas pedal!!!! Chandler: Ratatouille. Breaks down too often and ruined my taste for EPCOT. Harsh? Maybe. I’ll only return to Epcot if I have 4 or more Park days on my trip. Will drop Epcot on any 3-park trip. Chrissy: Mission space Feature Topic: The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.! Discussion opener: When you walk onto Main Street, do you think of it as an attraction, or simply as the road to the attractions? Sophie’s Question of the Week: When you think of Main Street, U.S.A., what is the one thing that makes it feel like Disney to you? Sophie: The Music Brenda: Feeling of “Coming Home” Mike: The feeling of going back in time This Day in Disney History for 10/19: 1995: The Illusion of LIfe is published. (https://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/Oct19.html) The Weekly Disney Windows Claude Coats – House of Magic (Magic Kingdom) – Big Top Theatrical Productions – Famous Since ’55 – Shows for World’s Fairs and International Expositions – Claude Coats – Marc Davis – John DeCuir – Bill Justice – 1972 Emporium (Disneyland) – Coats & Co. – Claude Coats – Proprietor – Big and Tall Sizes for Gentlemen – 1992 Haunted Mansion Tombstone – At Peaceful Rest Lies Brother Claude – Planted here beneath this sod. A little bit of Walt “Every cast member is responsible for the impression we make; take five minutes a day to make a magical memory for one of our guests.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: Forgotten Disney Characters We Still Love

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   On the Road w/Mickey 328 – Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To!

   Episode 328 – Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To! Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To! 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 328, and our feature topic is Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To! In this week’s episode, we are talking about those attractions that we appreciate more now than we used to in Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Mike: In Carousel of Progress news, one of the big items is that Debi Derryberry, the voice of Patricia, the daughter, in the version of the show that we now know, is going to be involved in the new format of the show when it re-opens in late Spring 2027. She will be in a new role as Grandmother in the attraction! Sophie: Hooray! For the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, November 26, 2026, a brand new Bluey balloon will make its debut in the parade! The Bluey balloon is 47 feet long, 27.8 feet wide, and 47.2 feet tall! This is not the first time Bluey has been in the parade, but this year’s balloon is inspired by the Christmas special “Christmas Swim” episode with Bluey wearing her festive Christmas crown. Brenda: The Keel laying ceremony for the Disney Believe happened on October 5th. The ceremony is a tradition dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, and a specially minted coin is placed beneath the ship’s keel before major construction continues. The keel is the structural center beneath the ship that runs all the way from the bow to the stern, and the coin was specially minted and features Tinker Bell on one side and part of the ship on the other. Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com (https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com) Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com (https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey (https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey) Instagram: On the Road with Mickey (https://www.instagram.com/ontheroadwithmickey/) Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com (mailto:info@ontheroadwithmickey.com) Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com (https://ontheroadwithmickey.com) Question of the Week Feedback: What was your favorite Disney Attraction when you were a little kid or someone you went with was a little kid? Sophie: Goofy’s Barnstormer Mike: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros Brenda: Peter Pan’s Flight Debbie: Splash Mountain Chandler: Oh! Hands down it’s going to be Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. I was so enthralled and mesmerized by all the animatronics and sets. It started my “how do they do that?” fascination and wanting to get the BTS intel. Sheila: Autotopia when I was a kid. I would go with my family and ride over and over again. Dale: The Great Movie Ride. Paula: We always loved Haunted Mansion, even when my son was small Feature Topic: Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To! Sophie: The Haunted Mansion Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The Hall of Presidents The American Adventure MuppetVision 3D Brenda: PeopleMover Living with the Land Mickey’s PhilharMagic The Great Movie Ride Mike: It’s a Small World Swiss Family Treehouse Frozen Ever After/Maelstrom Mickey & Minnie’s Country Houses Sophie’s Question of the Week: Is there a ride that you just don’t care for? If so, what is it? Brenda: Astro Orbiter Mike: The Tower of Terror Sophie: The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster This Day in Disney History for 10/12: 2000: The late Cliff Edwards (the voice of Jiminy Crickett) is selected as a Disney Legend. (https://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/Oct12.html) The Weekly Disney Windows Wathel Rogers – Main Street Confectionery (Magic Kingdom) – Buena Vista Magic Lantern Slides – Treat Your Friends To Our Special Tricks – Yale Gracey – Bud Martin – Ken O’Brien – Wathel Rogers – 1975 The Fortuosity Shop (Disneyland) – “You’ll Cut a Fine Figure” – Wathel Rogers – Menswear – 1992 A little bit of Walt “Invent your own job; take such an interest in it that you eat, sleep, dream, walk, talk and live nothing but your work until you succeed. Then you may take on a hobby or two if you feel so inclined.” – Walt Disney Coming next week: The Story Behind Main Street, U.S.A.

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   28 Sept 2026

   On the Road w/Mickey 327 – Best Attractions for the Whole Family!

   Episode 327 – Best Attractions for the Whole Family! Best Attractions for the Whole Family! 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 327, and our feature topic is the Best Attractions for the Whole Family! In this week’s episode, we are talking about our favorite resort lobbies in Walt Disney World! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: As of September 21st, the single rider line option at Expedition Everest has gone away forever. Disney tested an updated pre-sorting system in the standby queue that divides guests into odd and even party groups before the loading platform. This grouping method fills empty train seats effectively, which supposedly lowers average standby wait times. Mike: Have you ever wanted to work at Walt Disney World? Well, if your name is Sophie, then pay attention! Walt Disney World is going to be adding 5,000 new Cast Members in the next five years, spanning all areas of the resort! This is because of the investment that Disney is making into Walt Disney World – they are going to be pouring in up to 17 billion dollars over the next 10 to 20 years, and that will require Cast Members to make it work. If you are interested in applying, go to Disneyjobs.com (http://disneyjobs.com) to apply! Sophie: Disney has just donated $100,000 to Gorilla Conservation Efforts in celebration of World Gorilla Day on September 24th. This coincides with the arrival of Bakari, the newest silverback gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The donation will go to support global gorilla conservation efforts. Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com (https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.com) Facebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com (https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.com) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey (https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickey) Instagram: On the Road with Mickey (https://www.instagram.com/ontheroadwithmickey/) Email: info@ontheroadwithmickey.com (mailto:info@ontheroadwithmickey.com) Website: ontheroadwithmickey.com (https://ontheroadwithmickey.com) Question of the Week Feedback: What is your Preferred Disney Resort? Sophie: Pop Century Mike: Port Orleans Riverside Brenda: Wilderness Lodge Dale: We have never stayed at the Grand Floridian but it is my favorite because I can always find Mary Poppins and Alice In Wonderland there. Sheila: Caribbean Beach and Contemporary Chrissy: All Stars Debbie: I LOVE the Polynesian but can only afford Coronado….and they do a very good job making us feel welcome. But if I ever hit a lottery…Poly here I come. Of course, first I have to buy a ticket. Robin: I loved staying at the Contemporary, but I also love Pop Century. Chandler: I’d love the opportunity to stay at Wilderness, or AKL. My wallet continues to tell me Pop is going to be my answer to this question. Pam: Polynesian, Boardwalk, and Animal Kingdom. Perfect Trifecta Randy: California Grand, Wilderness Lodge Feature Topic: Best Attractions for the Whole Family! It’s a small world (MK) Kilimanjaro Safaris (AK) Na’vi River Journey (AK) Jungle Cruise (MK) Frozen Ever After (Epcot) Mickey’s Philharmagic (MK) Living with the Land (Epcot) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway (HS) TTA People Mover (MK) Country Bear Jamboree (MK) Wildlife Express Train (AK) Walt Disney World Railroad (MK) Carousel of Progress (MK) Festival of the Lion King (AK) Finding Nemo: The Musical (AK) Prince Charming Regal Caroussel (MK) Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (MK) Dueling Dumbos (MK) Pirates of the Caribbean (MK) Sophie’s Question of the Week: What was your favorite Disney Attraction when you were a little kid or someone you went with was a little kid? Sophie: Goofy’s Barnstormer Mike: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros Brenda: Peter Pan’s Flight This Day in Disney History for 9/28: 1931: The Clock Store, a Silly Symphony cartoon, is released. (https://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/Sep28.html) The Weekly Disney Windows Card Walker – House of Magic (Magic Kingdom) – Dr. Card Walker – Licensed – Practitioner of Psychiatry and Justice of the Peace – We Never Close – Except for Golf – 1972 A little bit of Walt “ILife is beautiful. It’s about giving. It’s about family.“ – Walt Disney Coming next week: Attractions We Appreciate More Now Than We Used To

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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98

Social presence

90

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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