Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as Steve and Sheila open this episode by announcing that longtime guest Thomas Lloyd is now officially a co-host of the Monorail Tales Podcast! In his first episode as co-host, Thomas shares details from a recent 3-night Disney cruise he took with his mom, Chris Lloyd, aboard the Disney Wish. He talks about the food, entertainment, and time spent exploring Disney's private island, Castaway...

Join us as Sheila welcomes first-time guest Amy Pedraja to the show. Amy shares how she was selected for the Disney College Program and walks us through the application process and training she experienced before becoming a Cast Member working on the Disney Skyliner. Along the way, she tells us about one very special and emotional moment during "Traditions," when members of Disney's upper manageme...

Join us Sheila welcomes special first-time guest Krysta Lemm to the show to talk about a recent vacation she took to France with her husband, their two children, and her parents. The first part of the trip was spent in Normandy, France, where they visited several World War II historical sites, including Omaha Beach, before moving on to Paris and Disneyland Paris. Krysta shares what it was like nav...

Join us as Bill, Sheila, and Steve fire up the streaming queue and dive into everything coming to Disney+ in May 2026… because it's gonna be May 🎤😄 From fresh premieres to returning favorites, the crew breaks down what's worth watching, what might surprise you, and what you can probably save for a rainy day (or a post-park nap).  Whether you're planning your next binge night or just want to stay...

Love is in the air as Sheila welcomes her special first-time guest, Maura Fowler, who will be getting married at Walt Disney World in February of next year. Maura shares how she met her future husband, Chris, how they got engaged at EPCOT, and what the process of planning a Disney wedding really looks like. There are plenty of heartwarming moments throughout this episode, along with some great adv...

Join us as Luis and Ric meet up for a chat about the current Marvel TV shows-Wonder Man and Daredevil-Born Again. They also discuss the new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and other things on the horizon.  We discuss what we have been watching lately-spoiler alert-some of it isn't Marvel! GASP! Before you continue on your next heroic adventure—whether you're swinging through the city, defend...

Join us as Sheila welcomes first-time guest Kent Womack. Kent shares his thoughts and opinions on his experiences at Walt Disney World—not only as a child, but now as a parent with two children of his own. Listen in as he talks about how he plans his trips, how he makes the most of his time in the parks, and so much more. To close out the show, Sheila and Kent chat about his podcast, Fanatically S...

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome their special guest, Remington Keyes, to talk about his many roles in life. Not only is he an author, actor, producer, and podcaster, but he's also someone who loves Disney. Listen in as he shares what it was like writing his books for children, including The Eternal Frost , and the time when he was pitching pilot shows to the Disney company. To close out the sh...

Join us as the madness reaches its boiling point! 🏀🔥🍽️ Ric, Gary, Steve, and Matt hit the court one last time—and in a game-time twist, Sheila subs in for Patrick! 💥🎙️ No timeouts, no second chances… just win or go home dining decisions as we power through the Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four, and Championship! 🏆 The bracket has been battered, fried, and flipped upside down—and only the strongest...

Join us as Patrick, Gary, Steve, and Ric are joined by Gary's brother Matt for a high-stakes, flavor-packed showdown you didn't know you needed… it's Disney Dining March Madness: Round 1! 🏀🍽️🔥 We're filling out the brackets, breaking down the matchups, and bringing the heat as iconic eats go head-to-head! From the coastal charm of Sebastian's Bistro 🌴 to the classic elegance of Grand Floridian...

Join us as Steve, Sheila, Patrick, and Bill dodge the pranks, sidestep the silliness, and sort through the streaming shenanigans in this April edition of Disney+ Take 4—because while April Fools' Day may be full of tricks, this lineup is no joke! 🤡✨ With Ric stranded deep in Tax Land (filing returns instead of FastPasses 📊😅), the crew holds down the fort and breaks down a month packed with gal...

Join us as Bill, Gary, Patrick, Ric, Sheila and Steve 🎙️✨ dive into a whirlwind of Disney dreams, debates, and downright hilarious moments! 🌟🏰 Sheila kicks things off with questions that spark magic and mischief alike—because you never quite know where the conversation will go! 🎢💭 From dream meet-and-greets (Orange Bird 🍊🐦, Figment's long-lost cousin Ferlo 👀, Bert 🎩, and the ever-chaotic...

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome a good friend, Rich Urick, to the show for the very first time. On this episode, Rich recalls his visit to the Orlando area in 1992, when his hopes of going to Walt Disney World for the first time were dashed thanks to Hurricane Andrew moving through Florida. It wouldn't be until 2007 that he would finally make it to the parks, this time with his wife and childr...

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome Thomas Lloyd back to the show as he shares his adventures while at Disneyland during the holiday season. Thomas tells about how much fun he had while attending the nightly Christmas Dance Party where he got to meet Chip and Dale and even had a dance or two with their love interest Clarice! One of the highlights for Thomas on this trip was being able to get reser...

Join us as Bill, Sheila, and Steve welcome the feeling that spring is finally in the air with a fresh look at everything blooming on Disney+ and Hulu this March. From brand-new premieres to returning favorites, the trio highlights the biggest releases lighting up our screens as the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer. They chat about exciting debuts like Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, fa...

Join us as Bill and Sheila welcome back past guests to the show and good friends, Dave and Rita Greiner, as they share details from their recent trip to Walt Disney World. For them, this trip was a spur-of-the-moment decision to take a few relaxing days away. They were less focused on rides and more interested in exploring new lounges and hidden gems across the parks and resorts. Some of the loung...

Join us as Sheila chats with Gary, who shares all the details about a recent three-night trip he took with his wife to Disneyland to attend the runDisney weekend. Besides running in the half marathon, there were two other things that Gary really had his heart set on accomplishing during this trip. The first was to buy the Key to Disneyland (an interactive park experience). With this key, he set ou...

Join us as Al (YES Al!! Not ai), Luis, and Ric discuss their favorite couples and love stories from Marvel. Al goes for a love story out of left field, Ric discovers he is a depressing date, and Luis lands in the middle with some that make a lot more sense! Before you continue on your next Disney adventure, we would love to hear from you. Visit  www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales  to leave us a messa...

Join Sheila and Al for a fun and lively discussion on Al's two-night stay in Orlando that was filled with fun and surprises. Al's first priority upon getting to the parks was to obtain a Figment popcorn bucket and to take one last ride on the Dinosaur attraction before it closes forever. Then Al takes us outside of the parks and shares his visit to the antique store "Recycling The Magic" and tells...

Join Ric and Patrick as they unpack the big Disney announcement: Josh D'Amaro named CEO and Dana Walden appointed President & Chief Creative Officer. We share our thoughts on why this pairing feels like the best of both worlds—steady business leadership alongside true creative vision—and how it echoes the classic Disney partnerships of Walt and Roy and later Eisner and Wells. Is this the balance D...

Join Steve and Sheila for this heartwarming and inspirational episode as they welcome back to the show author and actor Christopher Lucas. Christopher shares with us his love for Disney, as well as how he got into acting and also his time on writing his book "Top Disney." Christopher also talks about his dad, whom he co-authored a book with, titled "Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story," which is an in...

JOIN US AS SHEILA, STEVE, AND RIC unpack the wild, wonderful, and slightly unhinged February 2026 lineup in Disney+: Take 4 —a month that somehow blends aliens, Imagineers, Muppets, armored dinosaurs, spies, sorority moms, preschool superheroes, true crime, and full-blown Hannah Montana nostalgia into one streaming schedule. From the return of The Muppet Show and the behind-the-scenes magic of We...

Strap in, Marvel fans—because 2026 is shaping up to be an absolute superhero buffet. In this episode of The Marvelous Side of Disney , Ric and Luis take a fast-paced, fun look ahead at what the MCU has cooking for the year, from Disney+ series to massive theatrical releases. We talk binge-worthy shows like Wonder Man , gritty one-shots like The Punisher special, the return of street-level heroes w...

In this episode, Patrick, Ric, Sheila, and Steve gather around the table to look ahead at what Disney might , should , and hopefully will bring us in 2026. From park changes and pipe dreams to wish-list ideas that may or may not be wildly optimistic, this episode is packed with our predictions and plenty of laughs. We're also joined by the voices of Al and Luis, who submitted their own predictions...

Join us as Ric and Patrick are joined by special guests, Dave and Jackson, to discuss all the news that has come out of Disney! The guys talk about the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, especially the food, and Jackson shares his thoughts about the items that have been designated as Kids' Picks. From Muppets to Mountains, the guys discuss the upcoming attraction openings (and reop...