Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

As the leaves start to turn and the air gets a little crisper, we're cozying up with a brand-new batch of Disney+ and Hulu premieres to kick off the season! Join Patrick, Sheila, Steve, and Ric as they dive into what's fresh this September, from Minnie's delightful new Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel adventures and the live-action magic of Lilo & Stitch, to laugh-out-loud collections like How Not to Draw and...

Join Sheila and Al for an exciting preview of the Waffles Foundation, Inc. Annual Fundraiser at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando! Al and his wife, Kerry, started the foundation in honor of their departed son, Matthew "Waffles" Bahna, a gifted musician. The Waffles Foundation is a certified 501(c)(3) that provides scholarships, musical instruments, and support to children, schools, and music programs a...

Join us as Ric and Patrick dive into all the latest Disney magic coming your way! From the big shake-up at Hollywood Studios' Animation Courtyard, to the return of spooktacular nights at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, festive cheer at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and the glam of Jollywood Nights—we've got your seasonal fun covered. 🍂🎄✨ Hungry for more? We'll take you on a tasty...

📢  Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls… and podcast listeners of all ages! Monorail Tales invites you to gather 'round for a very special edition of 20 Questions: Which Ride or Attraction? Your host, Ric, will be guiding our contestants—Sheila, Steve, Bill, and Patrick—through a rollicking round of laughter, friendly jabs, and rules that may or may not stay the same from start to finish. Along t...

Join us as Sheila and Steve welcome first-time guest to the show, Justin Noel Hall. They recently met Justin while he was hosting the special D23 event called "D23 on the Road" which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Goofy movie. Justin shares with us what it is like hosting the event and also talks about his background as an actor, musician, and a model. This episode is filled with laughter...

✨  To all who believe in the magic—this episode is for you. ✨ 🎙️ Host Ric is joined by Sheila, Gary, and Bill as they each share what their perfect day would look like if they had the chance to spend it at Walt Disney World with none other than Walt Disney himself. 🧢🏰 But don't expect a day of just chatting on a bench! 🪑 From soaring high above the world on Soarin' 🪂, to sailing through Mexi...

🎙️Steve, Sheila, Bill, Patrick, and Ric 📺 Dug deep in the Disney+ pick! With August in sight, They streamed through the night, 🧞‍♂️🦸‍♀️🧸 Finding faves that just clicked ! From Marvel to princesses bold 👑✨ To new shorts and classics retold, They laughed and they teased, And everyone's pleased— It's a watchlist of magic and gold! 🎬🌟🎧 🎙️ Share your thoughts! Leave us a message at  www.speakp...

Join us as Sheila is joined by past guest and good friend Annette Bartoli-Dorman 💕 along with her husband Jack 🌟—and later their daughter April 🌙—for a magical conversation all about their recent  dream come true family trip to Disneyland, California ! 🏰✨ For Annette and Jack, it had been 37 years since their last visit 😱 and this return was nothing short of emotional and unforgettable 🥹❤️....

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome her son Dave Flook to the show along with his partner Sheri Tobin. Dave and Sheri both believe that life happens all around you, and with that in mind, they created their business called Ontario 360° Tours. On this episode, both Dave and Sheri talk about Ontario 360° Tours and also share tips and advice on using 360° video camera technology while at Disney. Dave...

🎙️ Join us for a magical recap with Sheila as good friend of the show Jill Bivins returns to the podcast along with her husband, Jordan, and their ten-year-old son, Colin, to share stories from their epic Disney vacation! From Early Entry rope drops to fireworks tears, Jill, Jordan, thrill-seeking son Colin, and new-to-Disney two-year-old son Owen, made memories across all four Walt Disney World p...

🎶 Oh my gosh, he's back again! Ric returns with Steve and Sheila, friends! Talkin' Disney, laughs, and tales to spin, So grab your ears — let's dive right in! (Yeahhh!) 🎧 Got the magic, got the crew, You know there's nothin' we won't do! From park reports to trivia night, This podcast's feelin' just right! 🎵 🎉 Everybody! Yeahhhh! 🎤 Podcast party! Yeahhhh! 🎧 Sheila, Steve, and Ric attack! All...

🎧✨ Join Sheila as she sets sail once again with returning guest Christine Mak! Christine takes us on a whirlwind journey—from the magical lands of Tokyo Disneyland 🏰🎎 to an unforgettable 20-day cruise 🚢 with breathtaking stops in Japan and Alaska 🗻🦅. Packed with travel tales , belly laughs , and pro tips galore from Christine, this episode is your passport to adventure, pixie dust, and plen...

🦸‍♀️🕷️🛡️  Avengers (and Marvel nerds), Assemble! 💥💫 How much do you really know about the Marvel Cinematic Universe? 🧠🎬 Join us for an epic trivia showdown where Sheila steps into her Sorcerer Supreme shoes 🧙‍♀️ to test the Marvel mettle of Luis, Patrick, and Ric ! 🧩🧪 Meanwhile, Steve plays the ever-watchful Watcher 👁️📜 as judge and scorekeeper — keeping the chaos (mostly) in check. But w...

🌌✨ Blast off with us on a EPIC adventure as Sheila chats with the fabulous Jodi from Timeless Tales Travel! 🚀🎢 Jodi just returned from a pre-opening visit to Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando, and she's spilling all the cosmic tea! 🌟 From the futuristic vibes of Celestial Park 🌠 to the magical mysteries of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic 🪄, the dragon-soaring thri...

Join us as Sheila sits down with Karen Daves from the Mickeyphile Podcast as well as Gary and Ric to discuss all the details of their attempts at the Main Street 16 Challenge, organized by The Main Street Magic Podcast!! You can listen to The Disney Crush to hear about their attempt https://thedisneycrush.com/crushing-for-a-cause You can find The Main Street Magic Podcast here https://www.mainstma...

💥🦸‍♂️💣 Join us as Luis and Patrick dive headfirst into the explosive world of Thunderbolts* — Marvel's latest rollercoaster of a ride! From jaw-dropping team-ups to shocking twists, they're breaking down the highs, the mayhem, and that moment you won't see coming. But be warned... 🛑 THIS EPISODE IS PACKED WITH SPOILERS! 🛑 So suit up, grab your popcorn, and prepare to geek out Marvel-style! 💥...

Join us as Steve and Sheila chat with Thomas as he shares the latest of his special trips to Disney that he took during the Holiday Seasons! Listen in as he talks about his fun time that he had during Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, and the New Year holidays, and to top it all - also doing four parks in one day! 🎙️ Got thoughts, giggles, or a spooky parade obsession to share? Leave us a messag...

Join us as Sheila and Ric dive into the latest Disney news, from scavenger hunts and snack passports at Epcot's upcoming Food & Wine Festival to spooky updates on Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Along the way, they dish out hot deals for Florida residents, Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration, and even a new Disney theme park announcement—Abu Dhabi, anyone? Sheila struggles adorably wi...

Join us as Sheila and Ric chat with good friend and past guest to the show, Jason Svoboda. Listen in as Jason shares what it was like to be on the Disney College Program and his time spent working at Typhoon Lagoon. Jason also shares that his dream of working on Main Street at Magic Kingdom will come true as he takes on a summer job working for Arribas Brothers! 🎙️ Share your thoughts! Leave us a...

🎙️ Join Bill, Patrick, Steve, and Sheila (with Ric mysteriously MIA—probably stuck in the multiverse or a churro line) as they dive into all the Disney+ magic coming your way this month! From Star Wars adventures to karaoke chaos, the crew covers it all with laughs, hot takes, and plenty of questionable opinions. And yes… brace yourselves, because as Justin Timberlake warned us long ago… It's Gonn...

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome Thomas and his Auntie, Lisa, back to the show to talk about their recent trip to Disneyland Paris. For Thomas, this was a dream come true as he had dreamed for over twenty years about the day he would be able to ride a doom buggy in the Phantom Manor. Thomas shares the backstory to this attraction and takes us on the ride, room by room, describing the difference...

Join us as Sheila and Ric sit down with Gary to talk about the 4th Annual  Main Street 16 Challenge —a four-day event filled with magic, memories, and a mission to make a difference. In this episode, you'll hear about all the exciting activities planned for the weekend, including meetups, park fun, and the main event: the 16-ride challenge across all four Walt Disney World parks in one epic day! L...

Join your host Ric on this special episode of Monorail Tales, where Bill, Gary, Jeni, Patrick, Sheila, and Steve each dive into real TripAdvisor reviews of Disney World—both glowing five-star praise and candid one- to three-star critiques. Our panel doesn't stop at simply reading the reviews: they roll up their sleeves to troubleshoot the worst experiences, offering practical ideas and insider tip...

This week, Sheila & Ric dive into a jam-packed episode full of Disney magic and must-know updates! 🏰✨ 💸 We break down ALL the latest Walt Disney World specials — from free dining 🍽️ to ticket deals 🎟️ and resort discounts 🏨! PLUS we chat about... 🍹 New bar coming to the Grand Floridian 💦 Both water parks finally open! 🎭 TWO new shows at Hollywood Studios 🦒 Aww! New baby giraffe at Animal K...

Gary, Al, and Ric team up with Steve and Sheila to dive into the 2007 Disney film Meet the Robinsons ! 🤖🕰️ The twist? 😲 Steve and Sheila had never seen it before — so tune in to hear their first impressions and find out what they really thought! 🎧✨ 🚀✨ Calling All Space-Age Thinkers and Atomic-Era Dreamers! ✨🚀 Set your dials to "fun" and beam your brainwaves our way! 🎙️ Got thoughts? Hot ta...