Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as Sheila is joined by Jodi to talk about her recent trip to Disneyland, where she attended a Disney Travel Agent Education Program. After not visiting Disneyland for 25 years, Jodi was excited to experience all the changes that have taken place over the years. She even arrived a day early so she could explore both parks before the education program began. Along the way, Jodi shares some f...

Join us as Bill and Ric are joined by good friends Tyler and Katrina Lee as they share all the details from their unforgettable trip to Aulani, Disney's beautiful resort in Hawaiʻi. From flights and rental cars to spending a night at a nearby hotel before checking into Aulani, Tyler and Katrina offer practical tips and tricks that helped make their vacation smoother and more enjoyable. They also t...

Join us as Steve and Sheila take you through everything coming to Disney+ and Hulu during the month of July! From exciting new originals and returning favorites to documentaries, sports, and family entertainment, they'll help you sort through the month's biggest streaming releases. With Ric unable to make the recording, Steve introduces everyone's newest favorite co-host, "Styrofoam Ric," who does...

Join Al for his first-ever solo episode of the Monorail Tales Podcast as he dives into the exciting news that Disney Stores are making an epic comeback! With a successful opening in Pittsburgh and another planned for Paramus, New Jersey, in fall 2026, Disney fans have plenty to celebrate. Along the way, Al shares the history of the Disney Store, memorable stories from his days as a cast member, an...

Join us as Sheila welcomes first-time guest Dianne Allen to the show to share her Disney side and what Disney means to her. Dianne grew up in the Orlando area and began visiting Walt Disney World just a few years after the park opened in 1971, giving her a unique perspective on how Walt Disney World has evolved over the decades. Now living in North Carolina, Dianne still finds her way back to the...

Join Luis and Ric as they revisit the movie that helped launch the modern superhero era: X-Men (2000). More than twenty-five years after its release, does the film still hold up? The guys discuss their favorite scenes, standout performances, memorable moments, and the casting choices that helped define Marvel movies for an entire generation. Beyond the action and special effects, they also explore...

Join us as Sheila and Gary welcome one of Gary's longtime friends, Meredith, a relative Disney newcomer, along with her cousin Cam, a seasoned Disney aficionado. Together, they share stories from a recent Walt Disney World vacation that included two children and their grandparents, offering a unique multigenerational perspective on experiencing the magic. Meredith reflects on what it was like navi...

☀️🏰 Monorail Tales: Disney+ Summer Preview Spectacular 🌴🎢 Summer is heating up, and so is Disney+! Join host Patrick as he welcomes Sheila, Steve, and yes, Ric - back from the land of taxes, for a sunny stroll through the biggest Disney+ premieres, returning favorites, bonus features, documentaries, livestreams, and more arriving this month. From new adventures under the sea with Ariel to a ret...

Join us as we celebrate our 500th episode with a brand new game where iconic Disney foods battle it out for ultimate bragging rights! From legendary snacks to decadent desserts and magical breakfasts, our hosts must decide: 🍽️ Is it a SNACK… a SAVOR… or an instant SKIP? 🚫 Expect passionate debates, questionable opinions, surprising upsets, and enough Disney food talk to leave everyone hungry befo...

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...