Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

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...

Join Sheila and Al for a one-of-a-kind discussion of the life and times of Adam Williams — "Adam the Woo," who passed away in his adopted home of Celebration, Florida, on December 22, 2025. For more than 14 years, millions of viewers around the world watched Adam the Woo on YouTube. He was a familiar voice to so many. His video content included exploring theme parks, roadside attractions, and pop...

As the final notes of 2025 fade into memory and a new year waits just beyond the turnstile, join Bill, Sheila, and Steve as they welcome January 2026 by sharing everything coming to Disney+ in the month ahead. ✨ And be sure to listen all the way to the end, where Sheila offers a heartfelt message —a moment to look back on the year that was, the memories we made together, and what 2025 truly meant...

Join us as Al and Sheila take us back to a time when the Walt Disney World Resort was nothing but farmland and orange groves. They share the story of how Walt's vision to open his next park in Florida became a reality, and Al recounts a fascinating tale of how Philip Smith became the first Cast Member, serving as caretaker for the newly acquired property before construction on Walt Disney World be...

🎅 'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the feed, 🎙️ Four podcasters gathered with lists you might need. 🚝 Bill, Sheila, Steve, and Ric took their seats, 📺 To talk holiday watches—both classics and treats. ☕ With cocoa in hand and Disney on the brain, ✨ They queued up the magic again and again. 🎄 From The Santa Clause films (yes, all of them too), 🎁 To Kranks stealing Christmas—a...

  Join us as Sheila chats with Gary about his recent trip to Walt Disney World, where he spent 5 days at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort with his family and mother-in-law.  Gary shares many stories, including having to deal with a wonky wheel on the stroller, his daughter building a droid, and how he dressed as Orange Bird for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. To close out the episode, Gary s...

Join us for a delightfully  not-so-frightful episode as Steve and Sheila welcome special guest Thomas Lloyd, who has just returned from a pair of spirited Halloween parties—one at Walt Disney World and the other at Disneyland! Thomas shares his magical mischief from both coasts, including the fan-favorite Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular and his enchanting experience on Disneyland's Happy Haunts T...

Join us as Steve and Sheila cozy up by the glow of twinkling lights to unwrap everything arriving on Disney+ this December! From sparkling specials like  Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular to musical magic with Mickey & Minnie's Holiday Songs , this month is packed like Santa's sleigh with premieres, finales, galactic adventures, festive football, and even Taylor Swift's Eras Tour cele...

Join us as Sheila chats with Bill for a spoiler-free look into Zootopia 2 , fresh from a family movie night that proves — once again — that in Zootopia, anyone can be anything, and everyone has something to say. Bill is joined by first-time guests Hailey (his daughter), Sam (his brother-in-law), and nine-year-old Charleigh (his niece), each bringing their own thought about the movie. It's a fun co...

Join us as Gary talks with his brother, Matt, who has recently returned from Walt Disney World after spending a few days with his wife and their two year old daughter along with other extended family members . This was Matt's first time staying at Port Orleans - French Quarter, but says it won't be his last as he was very impressed with the resort. The family spent the day at Animal Kingdom and ha...

Join us as Ric and Patrick have a Christmas fireside chat with Sheila, diving into all the festive fun happening around Walt Disney World this holiday season — from party dates and foodie must-trys to Disney Springs magic, resort décor, and even what it's really like to attend the filming of the Disney Parks Holiday Special. Cozy vibes, good laughs, and lots of peppermint-flavored opinions await!...

Join us as Ric chats with Chris Malek of the Dub Dee Dub Revue Podcast as he shares his fresh-off-the-runway stories from his recent trip to Florida from Chicago. The guys talk about why you should always show up on time for your flight, even if the board says "DELAYED"—because as he learned, airlines can "un-delay" faster than Chris can say,  "Wait… they're boarding NOW?" Then the conversation ro...

What if your partner's Disney Side wasn't quite what you thought? On this episode of Monorail Tales, Sheila and Steve put two brave couples to the test in a magical challenge! Facing off are Jordan and Jill Bivins from North Carolina and Bill Mitchell—our very own co-host—and his wife Kelly (in her first podcast appearance!) from New Jersey. As the questions fly, secrets surface, and the answers…...

Grab your favorite blanket and a mug of something warm — it's time for another Disney+ Deep Dive! Join Sheila, Steve, Bill, and Luis as they explore everything new, nostalgic, and downright magical streaming on Disney+ this November. From festive premieres and returning favorites to hidden gems you might've missed, the crew shares their must-watch picks for cozy nights and holiday weekends. Expect...

Join us as Luis and Ric trade capes for cobwebs and step into the shadowy corners of the Marvel Universe with The New Mutants ! This Halloween-inspired episode of  The Marvelous Side of Disney dives into Marvel's creepiest, moodiest, and most misunderstood movie — part teen angst, part asylum thriller, part monster mayhem! From demon bears to dragon plushies, Luis and Ric unwrap the film's eerie c...

In this spine-tingling (but totally fun!) episode, Sheila and Ric are joined by Jeni for a last-minute adventure to  Halloween Horror Nights! From scare zones and haunted houses to rainbow goth fashion, Jeni recounts how she conquered her fears and dove headfirst into the fright-filled fun. Jeni shares insider tips to make the most of your night — from timing your visit and navigating the crowds t...

All aboard for a voyage of wonder! 🌊 In this episode,  Sheila is joined by Jodi from Timeless Tales Travel , who's just returned from an unforgettable four-day cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas — one of the world's largest cruise ships and a floating city of adventure! Jodi takes us behind the scenes with first-hand stories about dazzling entertainment, incredible dining, and activit...