Hey everyone, I’m Mike, she’s Sophie, and that’s Brenda, and we’re On the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 13 for March 29, 2021, and our feature topic today is Our Top Rides at Disneyland and California Adventure Park! We’re concluding our talk about our favorite rides with a look at the west coast and the OG Disneyland Park as well as Disney’s California Adventure Park! We hope this triggers discussion in your family about your top rides, and that you let us know what they are! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:

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  • Mike: Last week we talked about Soarin’ Over California vs. Soarin’ Around the World, and which one people liked more. The original poll was 52% – 48% for Soarin’ Around the World, but then we did a poll last week and Soarin’ Over California won 67% – 33%!
    
  • Sophie: From the Disney Parks Blog: “We’re revealing the first-ever Walt Disney World Resort specialty license plate today in honor of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” beginning on Oct. 1, 2021. Supporting the local community, 100% of the proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida.
    
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  • Brenda: As part of the small refurbishment projects that Walt Disney World is doing in order to get ready for the 50th Anniversary, the Main Street Confectionary and The Chapeau will be closing on March 29. We’re not sure how long the refurbishment will last, but it is showing closed at least through May 24th. While they are closed, the offerings that you would normally buy at these locations will be available at other places on Main Street.
    
  • Mike: Wow, Spring Break has arrived at Disney! The park availability calendar shows that nearly all of the parks are completely booked as far as Park Pass reservations go. It varies as to what days have what availability to if you are looking to make park reservations, make sure you check the availability before you purchase your tickets!
    
  • Sophie: If you are going to be at Disney around the Easter holiday, there are several locations where you can view the Easter Displays. The dates vary, so check the show notes, but you can find them at the Boardwalk Resort, the Grand Floridian, Saratoga Springs Resort, and over at the Yacht and Beach Club resorts.
    
    • Disney’s Boardwalk Resort – Lobby area (available for viewing Mar. 26-April 4)
      
    • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Lobby area, concierge level, and Grand Floridian Café lobby (available for viewing Mar. 15-April 4)
      
    • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – Carriage House (available for viewing Apr. 1-11)
      
    • Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort – Beach Club lobby, Yacht Club lobby, Ale & Compass Restaurant, The Market at Ale & Compass (available for viewing Mar. 18-Apr. 4)
      
    
    
  • Mike: We are sad to report that Disney Legend Jim Cora passed away on March 21st at the age of 83. Mr. Cora started his Disney career at Disneyland in 1957 as a part-time attractions host polishing 3D glasses at the Mickey Mouse Club Theater, and retired 43 years later as chairman of Disney International. He credited his rise through Disney to the boss, Walt Disney, who sent him over to Disney University founder Van Arsdale France with the admonition: “Tell him Walt sent you. I think he may have something for you.” Josh D’Amaro had this to say in a statement: “Very few people have a Disney legacy that reaches as far and wide as Jim Cora. His dedication to bringing Disney magic to people around the world was only matched by the passion he exuded throughout his career and for the many years that followed. I always loved hearing Jim’s thoughts about our business. He was one of our last connections to Walt Disney and he will be missed dearly.”
    
  • Brenda: Yay! Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Park are reopening on April 30! Currently, they are only opening for California residents, but this is such great news! Disneyland is also working on DisneylandForward, which is a large expansion project.
    
  
  
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• Feature Topic: Our Top Rides at Disneyland and California Adventure Park!
  
  • Sophie’s Top Five Rides – Disneyland
    
    • 5) Big Thunder Mountain
      
    • 4) Alice In Wonderland Ride (not the Mad Tea Party)
      
    • 3) Pirates of the Caribbean
      
    • 2) Haunted Mansion
      
    • 1) It’s a Small World (I like it better in Disneyland) 
      
    
    
  • Sophie’s Top Five Rides – California Adventure Park
    
    • 5) Grizzly River Run
      
    • 4) Soarin’
      
    • 3) Radiator Springs Racers
      
    • 2) Mickey Fun Wheel
      
    • 1) Silly Symphony Swings
      
    
    
  • Mike’s Top Five Rides – Disneyland
    
    • 5) Storybook Land Canal Boats
      
    • 4) Snow White’s Scary Adventure (Enchanted Wish)
      
    • 3) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
      
    • 2) Pirates of the Caribbean
      
    • 1) Disneyland Railroad
      
    
    
  • Mike’s Top Five Rides – California Adventure Park
    
    • 5) Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
      
    • 4) Goofy’s Sky School
      
    • 3) Incredicoaster (formerly California Screamin’)
      
    • 2) “Pixar Pal-A-Round” (formerly Mickey’s Fun Wheel)
      
    • 1) Radiator Springs Racers
      
    
    
  • Brenda’s Top Five Rides – Disneyland
    
    • 5) Haunted Mansion
      
    • 4) Indiana Jones Adventure
      
    • 3) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
      
    • 2) Space Mountain
      
    • 1) Matterhorn Bobsleds
      
    
    
  • Brenda’s Top Five Rides – California Adventure Park
    
    • 5) Grizzly River Run
      
    • 4) Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout
      
    • 3) Soarin’
      
    • 2) Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
      
    • 1) Radiator Springs Racers
      
    
    
  
  
• This Day in Disney History for March 22
  
  • Eric Idle, aka Dr. Nigel Channing, is born on this day in 1943
    
  
  
• Disney Who’s Who Character:
  
  • Anna from the movies Frozen and Frozen 2.
    
  
  
• Walt Disney Quote
  
  • “All you have to do is own up to your ignorance honestly, and you will find people who are eager to fill your head with information” ~ Walt Disney
    
  
  
• Coming Next Week: Hidden Magic at the Parks
  
• Sponsorship
  
  • On the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC.
    
  
  

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