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 279, and our feature topic this week is the Tasty Tidbits at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival This week we’re talking about the items coming for the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and what we want to try out! Here’s what we talked about:

• Cheddar from the Big Cheese:
  • Brenda:  Disney has significantly extended the planned refurbishment for the Yacht & Beach Club Resort. They had previously announced that the work would continue through October 2025, but they are now stating that the refurb of Yacht Club will last through late 2026. The Beach Club refurb has been extended through the end of 2027. Disney says that “while efforts will be made to minimize disruptions, construction may be noticeable during daytime hours. All services – including valet, luggage assistance, and transportation – will remain available. All pools, resort dining and most other amenities will remain available.
  • Sophie: Over at California Adventure Park, the Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark returned – officially – on August 22nd. The Monsters After Dark conversion of “Mission: BREAKOUT!” starts at 3PM each afternoon.
  • Mike: Reservations for The Beak and Barrel were set to begin on August 18, but in looking to see how busy the reservations were, I saw a disclaimer that reservations were launching on August 20, 2025 at 7PM. Stay tuned to see if that is changed!
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• Question of the Week Feedback:
  • What is your favorite Disney music album?
    • Paula said: “I love the one Mike picked (Beauty and the Beast) but I also love Encanto. There are so many fun and fast paced songs. It is great to listen to while cooking or cleaning.”
    • Cindy said: “Soundtrack for both the original and live action Lilo and Stitch movies . I especially love The Hawaiian Rollercoaster.”
    • Chris said: “I agree the beauty and the beast soundtrack is awesome. I especially like the beasts song called evermore!!”
    • Sheila said: “Disney’s greatest volume 1 and 3. They both are great and have a variety of Disney music.”
    • Chrissy said: “Wishes and Beauty and the Beast.”
    • Dale said: “Mary Poppins 1 and 2”
    • Brenda said: “Guardians of the Galaxy”
    • Sophie said: “The Sherman Brothers Songbook”
• Feature Topic: Tasty Tidbits at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
  • Brenda: 
    • 1) Canada Menu
      • Filet Mignon with mushrooms and mashed potatoes featuring Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
    • 2) France Menu
      • Boeuf Bourguignon, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Red wine-braised short ribs with potato purée (New)
    • 3) Belgium Menu
      • Location: Between Morocco and France
      • Beer-braised Beef served with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes
    • 4) Mexico Menu
      • Tostada de Carnitas: Braised Pork atop a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New)
    • 5)Milled & Mulled Menu
      • Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion
      • Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing
  • Sophie: 
    • 1) Gyozas of the Galaxy
      • French Onion Soup-Style Dumplings – $6
        • Pork and beef soup dumplings with caramelized onions, sherry-beef broth, onion and Gruyère soubise, parmesan cracker, and micro chives (NEW!)
    • 2) Germany