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On the Road with Mickey #71 – Under Appreciated at Disney

May 24, 2021
Under Appreciated at DisneySeason 2, Episode 21 – Under Appreciated at Disney

Under Appreciated at Disney

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 21 for May 24, 2021, and our feature topic today is Under Appreciated at Disney. Today we are taking a look at the things at Disney that we feel are under-appreciated and need some love and recognition. So, 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:


  • Cheddar from the Big Cheese
    • Brenda: From Sunday, Jan. 23 through Thursday, Jan. 28, 2022, the Disney Skyliner line between EPCOT International Gateway, Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be closed. During this time, Disney bus transportation will be provided for Guests to EPCOT. FriendShip boat service is also available for EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.
    • Sophie: Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park, Disney has relocated the areas where ride sharing services pickup and dropoff from. But equally intriguing is that they have also installed Minnie Van signs in the same area. You may remember the Minnie Vans that were the polka dotted vehicles that you could hire through the Lyft service. It looks like they are returning, although we don’t know when just yet.
    • Mike: Disney has released a new offer for United Kingdom residents! The package includes up to $950 in Disney dining credits for guests staying two weeks at select Disney hotels. Also included are 14-day park tickets for the price of 7-day tickets for arrival dates in 2022. Memory Maker is also included with those tickets. Also, every booking will also receive a $200 Disney Gift Card. Finally, if UK residents book by July 17, 2021 in select Disney hotels, you’ll receive a free celebration gift basket, which contains a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary commemorative coin, exclusive Disney merch and treats, and a Mickey insulated cooler bag.
    • Mike: Lastly, from June 7-12, the Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closing for a short refurbishment.

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  • Feature Topic: Under Appreciated at Disney
    • Mike’s choices:
      • 3) Piano Player at Casey’s
      • 2) Conservation Station
      • 1) Mickey & Minnie Houses

    • Brenda’s choices:
      • 3) Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream
      • 2) First Time in Forever: Frozen Sing-a-long
      • 1) Carousel of Progress

    • Sophie’s choices:
      • 3) Epcot Pixar Film Festival
      • 2) Rizzo’s Pizzaria in Hollywood Studios
      • 1) Resort Shops and most of Disney Springs

    • Listener Responses
      • Bambi says that the Enchanted Tiki Room is totally under-appreciated!
      • Jorge said: “Hoop de doo Revue and Trail’s End! Especially Trail’s End”
      • Jenni said: “Carousel of Progress”


  • This Day in Disney History for May 24

  • Disney Who’s Who Character:
    • Tinker Bell from Peter Pan

  • Walt Disney Quote
    • “We did it Disneyland, in the knowledge that most of the people I talked to thought it would be a financial disaster – closed and forgotten within the first year.” ~ Walt Disney

  • Listener Picture Submissions
    • We have photo and video submissions this week from the following listeners:
      • Shannon
      • Holly
      • Heather


  • Coming Next Week: Nighttime things to do at Disney
  • Sponsorship

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!