Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

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...

Join us as Sheila and Steve welcome past guest and good friend, Ken Huntoon, back to the show! In this episode, Ken goes back in time to the 90s and shares memories of his time spent at what was then called Downtown Disney. 🎙️  Got thoughts? Hot takes? Mildly amusing puns?  Leave us a message at  www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales  – we might even pretend to listen! 😆🎧 🌐  Stalk us online  (in the...

🚂 It's time for Disney+ Take Four ! April's lineup—there's so much in store! 📺🏰 From Rebels in flight 🚀 to magic in sight 🎩, Andor's back, plus surprises galore! 🎬✨ 🎢 Buckle up, friends, for some fun! We've got Disney news on the run! 🏃‍♂️🏰 From Daredevil fights 🦸‍♂️ to docs shot in lights 🎥, April's lineup has just begun! 🌟 🎩 A magician defies all belief, While Penguins waddle in br...

🕷️ Dark deeds and Disney lore collide! Join us as our host Luis is joined by Ric and Patrick to conjure up a deep dive into the one and only Agatha Harkness! From her first hex in the comics to her latest spellbinding escapades in Agatha All Along , we unravel the magic, mystery, and mayhem of this legendary witch. 🎙️ Cast your voice into the cauldron! We'd love to hear from you—leave us a message...

🌿🌷🌸 SPRING HAS SPRUNG ON THE MONORAIL TALES PODCAST! 🌸🌷🌿 ✨🌿 Join Sheila and Ric as they dive into a whirlwind of flowers, flavors, and festivities at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2025! 🌿🌱🌼 🌻 What's Blooming in this Episode? 🌻 ✨ A colorful stroll through EPCOT's breathtaking topiaries and gardens ! 🥦 A taste-test of festival eats, including the mouthwatering   Pro...

Join us as Patrick and Sheila sit down with Gary as he shares everything about the recent Disney Cruise he took with his wife. This was a three night cruise, sailing on the Disney Wish to the Bahamas. Taking a cruise without their children allowed them to be able to explore many of the areas of the ship that are restricted to adults over the age of 18. One of the highlights for the both of them wa...

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome back good friends, Dawn and Katie from the Main and Magic Podcast, to share their experience attending the 2025 Disney College Program Alumni Homecoming event. From early in the morning to late at night, they both made sure that this trip would be filled with magical moments. Besides the planned activities that Disney put on for the event, they were also able to...

🌺🌴 Aloha, Monorail Tails Ohana! 🌴🌺 🌊🏝️ This episode takes us on a magical journey to Hawai'i! Steve and Sheila welcome Thomas and his Auntie Lisa as they share all about their adventure at Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa! 🌈🐢🏄‍♂️ 🌊✨ While soaking up the island vibes, they: 🐠 Swam with tropical fish in the breathtaking Rainbow Reef! 🎬 Explored a famous movie tour location—can you guess whic...

Join us as Bill, Sheila, Steve & Ric dive into all the exciting new arrivals coming to Disney+ this March! 🌷 From thrilling Marvel action to magical animation, jaw-dropping documentaries, and heartwarming family adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy this spring! 🌼✨ Grab a Dole Whip, sit back, and let's talk about what's blooming on Disney+ this month! 🌿📺 🎙️ Share your thoughts!...

Join us for a sweet treat as Sheila sits down with Al to discuss his most recent Magic Kingdom trip with his wife, Kerry, where he fulfills a longstanding dream and talks about a few unexpected surprises. For more information on the Waffles Foundation, please check out: https://www.wafflesfoundation.org To check out Al's YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kindred+souls...

Join us as we embark on a magical journey through the enchanting lands of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! In this  This or That episode, we'll debate the ultimate park experiences, from thrilling attractions to iconic treats! ✨🎢🍦 Attractions & Rides 🚀🏰 👻 Haunted Mansion or 🌌 Space Mountain (with the lights on!) ? 🌊 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or 🐸 Tiana's Bayou Adventure ? 🏴‍☠️ Pira...

  Join us as Sheila talks with Jodi from Timeless Tales Travel about her recent seven-night cruise on Disney's newest ship, Disney Treasure! Joining her on this voyage were her husband and her two boys. Jodi shares lots of information about her experience onboard the ship as well as the three port calls, which included Tortola and Saint Thomas! Listen in for some great tips and advice for when pla...

Sheila is delighted to welcome back past guest Dave Greiner, joined by his lovely wife, Rita, as they share their enchanting adventure at Disneyland Paris ! With just one day to explore, they made every moment count—discover how they experienced the charm, wonder, and magic of the park in true Disney fashion. ✨ Did they see Sleeping Beauty's Castle in all its fairy-tale splendor? ✨ How did they...

Join us as Sheila and Bill as they welcome back fourth-time guest and former Disney College Program Cast Member, Cassidy Wojcik. Follow along as she continues following her Disney dreams and take a peek backstage as she shares her latest adventure as an engineering intern at Walt Disney World! 💖 Oh, join our merry crew online, On Facebook, where the dreamers shine! 💫🌈 A whimsical group, both br...

 💖✨💌 Join us now, dear friends so true, With Patrick, Sheila, and Ric, too! 🎶 In love and magic, we shall glance, At Disney+—oh, what a dance! 💕🎥 February's here with hearts aglow, ❤️🎉 Streaming wonders steal the show! 🎬✨ Beloved tales and stories bright, A Disney lineup, pure delight! 🌟💖 So raise a glass to fun so sweet, 🥂🎶 With laughter, love, and joy complete! 😂❤️ From hidden gems...

Here's a Muppet-style version of your show notes, packed with whimsy, fun, and a little chaotic energy! 🎉🎭 IT'S SHOWTIME, FRIENDS! 🎭🎉 Wocka Wocka! Join our wacky Monorail crew as Patrick and Ric chat with our young pal, Jackson , and his fabulous family— Dave, Mallory, and Madison —about their latest Thanksgiving adventure at Disney! 🦃✨ We're dishing out all the deets on their magical meal a...

🍿 Join us as Al, Gary, and Ric take a wild ride through their bold predictions for Disney in 2025 and dream up magical wishes they'd love to see come true! 🏰 From park updates and new attractions 🚀 to Disney+ releases 📺 and character surprises 🐭—we're here to dish out all the pixie-dusted possibilities! ✨ 🎶 So raise your glass if you feel like dreaming, if you're ready for fun and scheming!...