Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as Al, Luis, and Ric discuss all things Black Panther and Wakanda! This is a spoiler-free episode in which they discuss the history of the Marvel character Black Panther and the mysterious country of Wakanda. They also discuss the new antagonist in the movie, Namor, the Sub-Mariner, and the amazing natural resource of Wakanda, Vibranium!  You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.co...

The Disney resort Aulani in Hawaii offers tropical island breezes, swimming with fishes, stargazing, local folklore, Disney Characters, and much, much more! Taking a vacation there is now on Patrick and Sheila's bucket list after their good friend and past guest, Barry Wallis, came on the show to share his recent trip report on his stay at the resort with his wife Karen. You can find us on the web...

Join us as Bill and Ric are joined by Al to discuss everything coming to Disney+ in November 2022! They talk about the upcoming shows, shows and movies they have watched, and what they are most excited to see in November! You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.com . Find us on  Facebook  and like our page and join our fun Disney group! You can also find us on  Twitter  and  Instagram If...

Join us as Ric is joined by his good friend, Bee Thaxton from DVCShop.com , to compare and contrast Disney's two DVC beach resorts which are located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina and Vero Beach in Florida. Bee shares the history of the two resorts and then shares details such as location, amenities, and how the locations make these two very different resorts! You can find us on the web a...

Join Ric and Sheila as they welcome back good friend and past guest, Gary Fernando, as he shares about his recent trip to Disneyland to attend a conference by day and to play in the Disney parks by night. Gary attended the Oogie Boogie Bash as well as the Walt's Main Street Story Tour! Gary also shares details about his the challenge that he gave himself: to ride all 51 rides that the Disneyland R...

Join us as Sheila and Ric talk with special guest, Kirby, about her experience with the Disney College Program since she is halfway done with it. Kirby talks about the experiences she has had so far and how the program has helped her grow and expand her horizons! You can listen to her interview when she started the program here! You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.com . Find us on  Fa...

It's time for the Five-Second Rule, and we are not talking about the latest cost-saving efforts by Disney's upper management! Join us as Ric invites Al, Michelle, and Michael to a game of Five-Second Rule-Disney-style, of course! Play along with them and see if you can do better! You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.com . Find us on  Facebook  and like our page and join our fun Disney...

Join us as we are joined by Dave and Toni-Ann from The Disney Crush and Scott and Karen from The Mickeyphile Podcast! We pit the podcasters against each other in a fight to the death while rounding out the teams with our own Al, Michael, Sheila, and Steve! I wonder if the survey participants were wrong again? Our commercial breaks were recorded by special guests Brooklyn and Hailey! You can find T...

Join us as Sheila and Steve are joined by their granddaughters, Brooklynn and Hailey, and their good friend, Avi, to share their thoughts on the movie Hocus Pocus 2 as well as the original Hocus Pocus movie that was released in 1993. The girls share lots of great thoughts, and we get to find out if they gave a thumbs up or a thumbs down to the new movie that is being shown on Disney+! You can find...

Join us for as Ric asks the question, "Who's most likely?" and we find out how the co-hosts view each other and their Disney Side. We have  full house with Al, Bill, Michael, Michelle, Patrick, Steve, and Sheila, and the joker is wild! You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.com . Find us on  Facebook  and like our page and join our fun Disney group! You can also find us on  Twitter  and ...

Join us as Al, Luis, and Ric talk about what it is like to be "Chillin Like A Villain" as they put the Marvel Villains at center stage and discuss their powers, prowess, and popularity. You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.com . Find us on  Facebook  and like our page and join our fun Disney group! You can also find us on  Twitter  and  Instagram If you a show idea or would like to be...

  Join us as Al and Sheila welcome first-time guest, Marie McCarthy, who speaks about what it was like to attend the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair where Walt designed four attractions and how her love of Disney carried over into visiting the parks and resorts with her family and even into her teaching career in Brooklyn, New York! For more information on Team Amaise check them out at their websi...

Join us as Bill, Patrick, and Ric are joined by Sheila to discuss everything coming to Disney+ in October 2022! They talk about the upcoming shows, shows and movies they have watched, and what they are most excited to see in October! You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.com . Find us on  Facebook  and like our page and join our fun Disney group! You can also find us on  Twitter  and  I...

Join us as Bill, Michelle, Michael and Ric discuss the history of some of the technology that Disney has introduced in the parks throughout the years including Pal Mickey, Magic Bands, and more; they also discuss their own experience with the new Magic Band+. As the show closes, they each share what the future might look like with technology and what they would like to see to make their time in th...

Join us as Michelle and Ric talk with Bee Thaxton of DVCShop.com about her recent visit to the pinnacle of dining experiences at Walt Disney World-Victoria and Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. We also talk about the signature dining restaurants at the parks and resorts and what you can expect if you dine at one. You can read about Bee's experience at Victoria and Albert's here...

Start spreading the news and join Al, Luis, and Ric as they take a bite out of the "Big Apple" and discuss why so many Marvel Superheros call the NYC area home. You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.com . Find us on  Facebook  and like our page and join our fun Disney group! You can also find us on  Twitter  and  Instagram If you a show idea or would like to be on the show, email  sheil...

Join us as Bill and Sheila welcome special guest, Jenifer Steiner, to the show and have a great time talking about Disneyland, California with her! Listen in as Jenifer, who describes her self as a true Mouseaholic, shares stories from her childhood about going to Disneyland with her grandparents each year for her birthday to eventually working for the mouse as a Cast Member! You can find us on th...

Join us as Sheila talks with Al about what it was like for he and his wife, Kerry, when they spent a morning at the Walt Disney Museum in San Francisco. He also shares a funny story on how he took Kerry to find "Yoda" in a water feature that stands outside the Industrial Light & Magic Building. Al also gives an update on the Waffles Foundation, and you can find the social media links that they sha...

Love is in the air on this episode as Al and Sheila are joined by special guest Alyssa Cipriano. Have you ever dreamed what it would be like to get married at Walt Disney World? Well, for Alyssa, her dream became reality when she married her prince on December 1st, 2021. Alyssa shares the process of planning the wedding and the wedding day itself. To contact Alyssa for more information on Disney w...

Join us as Al and Sheila speak with special guest Josh Whitlock about security at the Walt Disney World Resort. Al and Josh reminisce on their days working together and share some of their interactions they had with guests and what it was like for them doing security when the parks were closed due to COVID and the parks felt more like a ghost town! You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales....

Join us as Ric and Sheila welcome back past guest and friend Gary Fernando to the show! On this episode Gary shares some useful advise and information for taking children to Disney who have special needs. Find out what it means to have a balloon tied to a chair at a character dining experience, learn about the good and bad side of the DAS pass, plus much more! For further information on help for t...

In the conclusion of our discussion of RunDisney with Natalie, she shares information on the race weekends, offering up tips and advice from her own experiences, and to close  the show, Natalie shares with Sheila what an actual race feels like for the runner from the corral to the finish line and everything in between! You can get more information at rundisney.com ! You can find us on the web at ...

Get your running shoes on as we welcome special guest, Natalie Boyle! In this two part episode, Sheila gets to talk with Natalie about her past RunDisney races and the ones she is looking forward to next year!  Natalie shares some amazing advice with our listeners, including what you need to do to get ready for the races, how to register, and and how to train for the big day. You can get more info...

Join us as Sheila and Al fill in and talk with Ric about everything coming to Disney+ in September 2022! We also talk about Disney Plus Day, baby elephants, and Hocus Pocus 2! You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.com . Find us on  Facebook  and like our page and join our fun Disney group! You can also find us on  Twitter  and  Instagram If you a show idea or would like to be on the sho...

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome back good friend to the show, Thomas, on this episode! Thomas shares his latest park visits with us, including the one where he attend Walt Disney World and Disneyland all in one day! He also shared with us his quest for meeting as many Disney Characters as he could find and sharing the joy of how it felt to be allowed to hug them once more. You can find us on t...