Episode 287 - One Ride, Many Parks! One Ride, Many Parks! 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 287, and our feature topic this week is One Ride, Many Parks! Today we're taking a look at those attractions that span multiple Disney parks! Here's what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big Cheese: Sophie: The holiday spirit is set to sparkle once again at Disney Springs as the Christmas Tree Stroll makes its festive return for the 2025 season. Walt Disney World has now revealed the full list of tree themes for this year’s event, and there’s plenty for everyone to love; from Disney classics to new favorites and theme park attractions.2025 Christmas Tree ThemesThe 2025 lineup features a wide mix of beloved Disney, Pixar, and holiday-themed properties. Each tree is intricately decorated to reflect its theme, often including music, lighting, and even MagicBand+ interactive effects for select displays.Here’s the full list of confirmed themed trees: Coco Disney Villains Encanto Fantasia Frozen Haunted Mansion (with MagicBand+ effects) Lilo & Stitch The Lion King Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Moana The Princess & the Frog Star Wars (with MagicBand+ effects) Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (with MagicBand+ effects) Toy Story Mike: Buckle up and get ready for takeoff! The fan-favorite attraction Soarin’ will be receiving an all-new airborne adventure across the U.S. That’s right— you’ll soon be Soarin’ Across America at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, debuting Summer 2026! The new bi-coastal offering will showcase the United States—from sea to shining sea—highlighting some of the country’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes. This will be brought to life with the iconic elements that make Soarin’ unforgettable – the flight, the sights and score, even the scents! Walt Disney Imagineering is hard at work capturing more than a dozen breathtaking locations for the new flight. Brenda: EPCOT guests will soon be able to celebrate creativity in all its forms once again. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will return to Walt Disney World from January 16 through February 23, 2026, bringing color, flavor, and imagination to the park’s winter season. 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: When is your next Disney Trip? Mike: Disney Treasure Sophie: Disney Treasure in January, if not joining Aunt Brenda in December Brenda: WDW December 1-7; ‘On the Seas with Mickey’ and some of my favorite people on January 17, 2026. Robin: “Not soon enough…” Pam said “October 2027” Kim said “54 days!!” Lori said “Um…next weekend?” Deb said “Robin I agree, not soon enough! But I'm hoping for November 2026..” Paula said “Just booked for November 2026. Thanks Brenda!” Elaine said “December” Chrissy said “Soon I hope” Cindy said “January 2026” Chandler said “Because of other big trips planned, the earliest is 2028. Seems so far away.” Sheila said “3 weeks or 4 weeks have to check!” Theresa said “Dec 1 for jollywood nights! But that’s it. Epic the next day and then home” Karen said “Disney cruise - Oct 25, Disney World, Nov 17” Feature Topic: One Ride, Many Parks In this week’s topic, we are taking a look at attractions that span the globe at Disney. Those attractions that you can find in multiple parks. Then, we’re comparing them and deciding which we like best! Jungle Cruise Sophie & Brenda: Disneyland. Mike: Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion Brenda: Disneyland. Sophie & Mike: Walt Disney World Pirates of the Caribbean Disneyland (all of us) It’s a small world Disneyland (all of us) Peter Pan’s Flight Brenda: Tie. Sophie & Mike: Walt Disney World Space Mountain Brenda & Mike: Disneyland. Sophie: Walt Disney World Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Sophie, Mike, & Brenda: Walt Disney World Monorail Sophie, Mike, & Brenda: Walt Disney World The Railroads Walt Disney World (all of us) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Mike & Brenda: Walt Disney World. Sophie: Tie Autopia / Tomorrowland Speedway Tomorrowland Speedway (Brenda & Mike) Sophie: Neither Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Brenda: Tie; Mike: Walt Disney World; Sophie: Disneyland SW: Rise of the Resistance All of Us: Tie Toy Story Midway Mania Sophie & Brenda: Disneyland; Mike: Walt Disney World Soarin’ Sophie & Brenda: Walt Disney World. Mike: Disneyland Carousel Sophie: Disneyland; Brenda & Mike: Walt Disney World Sophie's Question of the Week: Have you ever been to one of the International Disney Parks? If so, which one(s)? This Day in Disney History for 10/27: 1954: Walt Disney's Disneyland TV Show premiers Stump the Soph! George from Monsters, Inc. A little bit of Walt “Again, we feel, there is a strong secondary value here — in that watching the Mouseketeers and their guests in action, boys and girls in homes throughout the land will feel impelled to discover and develop their own talents, whatever they may be.” -  Walt Disney Coming next week: Top 5 Moments of Pixie Dust