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On the Road w/Mickey 309 – The Disneyland Resort Champions!
Episode 309
Monday, 27 April, 2026
Episode 309 – The Disneyland Resort Champions! The Disneyland Resort Champions! 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 309, and in this episode our feature topic is The Disneyland Resort Champions! It is time to wrap up our March Madness of Disney & Tournament of Champions series! Who will win the top billing for attractions and dining at Disneyland Resort? Let’s find out together! Here’s what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Brenda: The France Pavilion’s Palais du Cinema will be completing its three month renovation soon, and on May 10, the theater will be reopened with the Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along movies both being available in a shared schedule. Mike: H2O Glow After Hours will be returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. It is available on select nights from June 2nd through September 5, and is a separately priced ticket. Tickets start at $85 plus tax for adults, with $20 off for kids ages 3-9, and 20% annual passholder and DVC member discounts also available. Sophie: Toy Story 5 will hit theaters on June 19th! Just announced, Disney Legend Randy Newman will return to create the music score for the movie. He has been the composer for all five movies in the franchise! 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 Question of the Week Feedback: What is something that you want us to experience and share while we’re at Walt Disney World this trip? Paula: Check out what the specialty dole whips are in Adventureland. Have a great trip! Pam: Pontoon boat Fireworks cruise out of the Contemporary marina. LOVED IT!!! Robin: All things Animal Kingdom! Mom says, “have fun!” Brenda: Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade Sheila: Killajamaro Safari. Chrissy: Kali River Rapids Feature Topic: The Disneyland Resort Champions! Finals: 1) Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 10 vs 1) Radiator Springs Racers 8 1) Blue Bayou 10 vs 2) Lamplight Lounge 4 March Madness and Tournament of Champions Trends: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the most popular ride at Walt Disney World The Classic Rides (Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean) are also very popular. Dining locations that are also connected in some way to an attraction seem to win out. Case in point: Garden Grill Restaurant and Blue Bayou What will future contests look like when Monster’s Inc Roller Coaster opens? Sophie’s Question of the Week: What’s your favorite pastime between Disney trips? Sophie: Minecraft has a special 1:1 re-creation of the Disney Theme Parks! Brenda: Creative journaling Mike: Planning Disney Trips, SiriusXM Disney Hits Channel, On the Road with Mickey podcasts This Day in Disney History for 4/27: 2002: The Lion King stage production kicks off its first national tour in Denver, Colorado. The Weekly Disney Windows Leota Toombs & Kim Irvine A little bit of Walt “Whenever I go on a ride, I’m always thinking of what’s wrong with the thing and how it can be improved.” – Walt Disney Coming in two weeks: Trip Recaps from Walt Disney World and Norwegian Cruise Lines! 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!
