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 257 and this week our feature topic is Tips for getting the most out of your Spring Trip to Disney! This week, we’re compiling a list of all of the things you might want to look into when you are visiting Disney in the Spring! Here’s what we talked about:

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• Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
  
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  • Mike: Walt Disney Imagineering shared a video on the Disney Parks Blog the other day showing how riders will embark on the Monster’s Inc. Coaster. Load, vertical lift, and then away you go! It’s going to be awesome!
    
  • Brenda: As we prepare for being On the Seas with Mickey, we’re going to talk periodically about various things you can enjoy on the Disney Treasure! Today, we’re looking at the lounges. Skipper Society is themed after the Jungle Cruise! Haunted Mansion Parlor is themed after – well, I’ll let you guess what it’s themed after lol. The Scat Cat Lounge is themed after the movie The Aristocats. Lastly, the Periscope Pub is themed after 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. For coffee shops, you’ve also got Heihei Cafe and Jade Cricket Cafe.
    
  • Sophie: Lastly, talk about some awesomeness coming to the Star Wars Universe! The Mandalorian and Grogu MOVIE will debut on May 22, 2026. Also, coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on May 22, 2026 – new destinations that include Din Djarin and Grogu in the ride!
    
  
  
  
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• Feature Topic: Tips for getting the most out of your Spring Trip to Disney!
  
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  • Dapper Day – April 26th, EPCOT & April 27th MK
    
  • Flower and Garden Festival
    
  • Easter and St. Patrick’s Day
    
  • Start of the Rainy Season
    
  • As always, check the temperatures and be prepared for variances in weather.
    
  • Make sure you know the park hours! Double check and plan accordingly.
    
  • Don’t forget about the indoor attractions – when needed, check out things like Country Bear, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, It’s a Small World, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, etc.
    
  • Stay hydrated – make sure you get enough water, bring sunscreen, be prepared.
    
  • Find a spot that’s shady and snack on things you bring to snack on as opposed to trying to find a table.
    
  • Shopping at Disney Springs
    
  • Moisture wicking clothes – wear things that dry quickly!
    
  • Water parks – really fun.
    
  • Don’t forget your water shoes.
    
  • Mid-day break at the resort.
    
  • Pool restaurants – enjoy a snack there while enjoying the pool.
    
  • Find places where you can enjoy the nice temperatures and just relax and enjoy.
    
  • Holiday themed parades at Disney.
    
  • Easter eggs at Disney Resorts like the Grand Floridian
    
  • Mobile order for right when the quick service restaurant opens to be able to get some of the seating locations.
    
  • Look for specific food items that are designed specifically for Spring.
    
  • Look for after hours events if your budget allows. Low crowds, lots of fun, snacks included.
    
  • Sophie’s special fans – really useful for staying cool. You can buy them at various shops throughout the parks.
    
  
  
  
• This Day in Disney History for 3/17/2025:
  
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  • 1968: The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Disneyland! Also, Louis Armstrong records “Disney Songs The Satchmo Way”
    
  
  
  
• Stump the Soph!
  
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  • Russell from Up!
    
  
  
  
• A little bit of Walt
  
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  • “I’ve always had the feeling and I’ve always felt that there’s a thing that schools should put more emphasis on…that is, how to research. I think it is what more students should know. Take even a lawyer who’s spent years in school. Where would he be without his library? I see writers who’re  supposed to be well-educated and everything else. You go in where they’re working, you see all the different books they have around and everything else and the dictionaries they have there, the tools of their trade.” – Walt Disney
    
  
  
  
• Coming next week: March Madness – Magic Kingdom!
  

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!