Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as Ric and Patrick talk with travel writer and blogger Jon Self, who writes articles about Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. We talk about Mardi Gras, Disney and Universal food, and how going to the parks to see friends is part of the fun! You can find Jon's latest articles at Pirates and Princesses , Universal Food Blog , and Universal Family Vacations . You can follow Jon on Twitt...

Join us as Ric and Patrick talk with Fred Hazelton about the latest updates to the Disney Parks and their effects on touring. We discuss Disney Genie, Genie+, virtual queues, and much more. We also discuss predictions made in 2021 and what we think may happen in 2022! You can get more information about Touring Plans at TouringPlans.com , and you can find Fred on Twitter @DisneyStatsWhiz You can fi...

Join us as the crew talks about all the new shows, shorts, and movies coming to Disney+ in March 2022! We discuss good things we have watched, and discover an interesting trend in the new shows being released. 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 i...

Join us for a super-fun game of Dis-Jeopardy! Our contestants are Toni-Ann Zarcone of The Disney Crush Podcast, Scott Daves of The Mickeyphile Podcast, and our own Patrick Wheeler! Play along and see if you can answer the challenging questions that stumped our contestants! We also have our own "Michael's Minute" when Toni-Ann's son joins us on air. You can find Toni-Ann on the web at https://www.t...

Join us as Steve and Sheila chat with Michael Burge, who is a member of our Facebook Group. Listen as Michael shares his Disney side with us and find out where his love of Disney started and how he spends his time in the parks. We had a great time getting to know Michael! 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! Y...

Join us as Sheila has  some conversations with Al, Michael, Patrick, and Ric about Disney from the comments she has seen online within the Disney community. Also on this episode is a short cameo appearance from Ric's kids! 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 Bill, Sheila, and Steve have a fun time with Al as he tests them on the codes, lingo, and customs used by Disney Cast Members. Al also shares an update on what great things have taken place for the Waffles Foundation. https://www.wafflesfoundation.org 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 als...

Join us as Ric quizzes the gang to see which Disney Princess they are based on their personality. Listen in for the fun and surprising results! If you are interested in taking the quiz for yourself and having us email you the results, click here! 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  Tw...

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome Disney Imagineer/Artist and author of the book "Extra Ordinary Everyday Magic" Timmy Britt back to the show. Timmy tells even more of his heartwarming and funny stories from when he worked for Disney and Universal, and he also shares with us details about his new adventure in life that he is about to embark on. You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.co...

Join us as Steve and Ric discuss all the shows coming to Disney+ in February! They also talk about movies and shows they have enjoyed since the last show. 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  sheila@mono...

Join us as Steve and Sheila  sit down with Ric and hear all about his latest trip to Walt Disney World! This was a special trip as it is a follow-up to Episode 219, in which Ric talked with Patrick and Michelle about the first-time guests they would like to take to Walt Disney World. You can find us on the web at  www.monorailtales.com . Find us on  Facebook  and like our page and join our fun Dis...

Join us as Sheila, Bill, and guest host Cassidy Wojcik as they are joined by former Walt Disney Professional Intern participant Ryan Hollosi. We get a peek backstage as we talk about his experiences as an engineering intern with Walt Disney World Resort. 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 u...

Join us as Al, Patrick, and Ric chat about their predictions for the upcoming year at Walt Disney World! 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  sheila@monorailtales.com For the best deals on DVC Resale con...

Join us as Steve and Sheila chat with good friends Josh and Lindsey Beckham and get to listen in on how their recent trip to Walt Disney World with their family went! 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 ...

Join us as Michelle, Patrick, and Ric talk about the people in their lives that they would like to take to Walt Disney World for the first time and what plans they would make! 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 Ric talks with Cindy Ellacott about her recent trip which included Disney World, Universal Orlando, and her first cruise! 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  sheila@monorailtales.com For the...

While the other cohosts of the show are enjoying the holiday season with their families, listen to what mischief Steve gets up to while sharing with us what's coming to Disney+ for the month of January 2022! While listening to this episode you just may feel you have entered The Twilight Zone where the only thing that is in "real-time" is your host Steve Sanders. You can find us on the web at  www....

It was the "Year of a Million Dreams" in 2006 at Walt Disney World and a chance to win a nights stay at the  Cinderella's Castle Suite was one of the prizes! Our own cohost Al was one of the cast members that had the most magical role of awarding the coveted prize to guests. Join us as Steve and Sheila chat with Al as he shares his stories. Al also shares  an inspiring and heart warming story invo...

Join us as Ric and Patrick talk about the newest addition to the MCU-Spider-Man: No Way Home! This episode starts with a short SPOILER-FREE review which is followed by a SPOILER review of the movie. 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 woul...

Join us as Steve and Sheila share special moments with their long time friend, Michael Lafean from "The Laughin' Cookie!" We are also joined by his better half, Kiara. Michael also shared stories from his time as a cast member at Disney as well as Legoland. At the time this episode was recorded, Michael and Kiara were awaiting their first baby! Since then, Novah Rae made her debut on November the...

Join us as Ric chats with Michelle about her recent trip to Disneyland! Michelle shares the details about the VIP Tour she was part of! 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  sheila@monorailtales.com For t...

Join us as Sheila and Ric have a chat with Positively Disney author Kimberley Bouchard about her brand new project, The Positively Disney Cookbook: Personal Recipes from your Favorite Celebrities across the Disney-verse!  We have a fun time talking about recipes, cooking, the process of writing a cookbook, and much more! You can order the regular editions of The Positively Disney Cookbook here! Yo...

Join us as Ric talks with Patrick about his quick, last-minute trip to Walt Disney World with his family! We hear a little from his wife and daughter as well! 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  sheila@...

Join us as Bill and Sheila chat with Austin Carroll, author of "Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland," which is the first-ever Disneyland Park history book to be written for young readers.    Listen in as Austin shares her journey from being a Disneyland Cast Member to writing a book about Walt's Park. Be sure to hang onto your hats and glasses, folks, because we may even...

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome their special guest, Al Bahna. Al worked for Disney for many years in various cast roles and has many stories that he would like to share with our listeners. On this episode, Al also talks about his non-profit foundation, The Waffles Foundation, which he started in memory of his son Matthew "Waffles" Bahna who passed away in 2019. https://www.wafflesfoundation.o...