🎶 Oh my gosh, he’s back again! Ric returns with Steve and Sheila, friends! Talkin’ Disney, laughs, and tales to spin, So grab your ears — let’s dive right in! (Yeahhh!) 🎧 Got the magic, got the crew, You know there’s nothin’ we won’t do! From park reports to trivia night, This podcast’s feelin’ just right! 🎵 🎉 Everybody! Yeahhhh! 🎤 Podcast party! Yeahhhh! 🎧 Sheila, Steve, and Ric attack! All aboard, 'cause Ric is back — alright! 🎶 Come for fun and stay for more, Pixie dust and Disney lore...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 439
🎧✨ Join Sheila as she sets sail once again with returning guest Christine Mak! Christine takes us on a whirlwind journey—from the magical lands of Tokyo Disneyland 🏰🎎 to an unforgettable 20-day cruise 🚢 with breathtaking stops in Japan and Alaska 🗻🦅. Packed with travel tales , belly laughs , and pro tips galore from Christine, this episode is your passport to adventure, pixie dust, and plenty of cruise envy! 🌟🌊 🎙️ Share your thoughts! Leave us a message at www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTale...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 438
🦸♀️🕷️🛡️ Avengers (and Marvel nerds), Assemble! 💥💫 How much do you really know about the Marvel Cinematic Universe? 🧠🎬 Join us for an epic trivia showdown where Sheila steps into her Sorcerer Supreme shoes 🧙♀️ to test the Marvel mettle of Luis, Patrick, and Ric ! 🧩🧪 Meanwhile, Steve plays the ever-watchful Watcher 👁️📜 as judge and scorekeeper — keeping the chaos (mostly) in check. But when Ric discovers he was snapped out of a round 💀🫥, he calls shenanigans! 😤⚖️ And just wait unt...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 437
🌌✨ Blast off with us on a EPIC adventure as Sheila chats with the fabulous Jodi from Timeless Tales Travel! 🚀🎢 Jodi just returned from a pre-opening visit to Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando, and she's spilling all the cosmic tea! 🌟 From the futuristic vibes of Celestial Park 🌠 to the magical mysteries of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic 🪄, the dragon-soaring thrills of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk 🐉🌊, the pixel-packed wonders of Super Nintendo World...
Jun 11, 2025•45 min•Ep. 436
Join us as Sheila sits down with Karen Daves from the Mickeyphile Podcast as well as Gary and Ric to discuss all the details of their attempts at the Main Street 16 Challenge, organized by The Main Street Magic Podcast!! You can listen to The Disney Crush to hear about their attempt https://thedisneycrush.com/crushing-for-a-cause You can find The Main Street Magic Podcast here https://www.mainstmagic.com/ 🎙️ Share your thoughts! Leave us a message at www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales 🌐 Find us o...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 435
💥🦸♂️💣 Join us as Luis and Patrick dive headfirst into the explosive world of Thunderbolts* — Marvel’s latest rollercoaster of a ride! From jaw-dropping team-ups to shocking twists, they’re breaking down the highs, the mayhem, and that moment you won’t see coming. But be warned... 🛑 THIS EPISODE IS PACKED WITH SPOILERS! 🛑 So suit up, grab your popcorn, and prepare to geek out Marvel-style! 💥🎬🕶️ 🎙️ 💬 Got thoughts to share? Whether you’re broadcasting from the Avengers' Quinjet or hiding...
May 30, 2025•46 min•Ep. 434
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 message at www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales — we’d love to hear your magical musings! 🌐 Catch all the fun...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 433
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 with pronunciation, Ric plans a covert candy trash can heist, and yes, the Savannah Bananas are of...
May 18, 2025•37 min•Ep. 432
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 message at www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales 🌐 Find us online at www.monorailtales.com 👍 Like our F...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 431
🎙️ 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 Gonna Be May. 🎙️ Share your thoughts! Leave us a message at www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales 🌐 Find us...
May 06, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 430
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 differences between Phantom Manor and its counterparts in the USA! Lisa talks about the food they ate, where t...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 429
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! Learn how this event blends the love of Disney with a powerful purpose—raising funds to help grant lif...
Apr 25, 2025•31 min•Ep. 428
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 tips to turn those “bad trips” into magical memories. From conquering endless lines, maximizing Genie+ ...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 427
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 Kingdom 🎉 Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration 🧳 Airline luggage transfer returns to Disn...
Apr 18, 2025•47 min•Ep. 426
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 takes? Or just a zinger of a pun? Fire up your voice modulator and leave us a message at www.speakpipe....
Apr 15, 2025•56 min•Ep. 425
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 least creepy way possible) at www.monorailtales.com ! 🚂💨 👍 Click ‘Like’ on Facebook … because if a Dis...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 424
🚂 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 brief! 🐧✨ A Goofy surprise 😜 and Rome to surmise, This month is beyond all relief! 🎭 🚀 Andor brings...
Apr 01, 2025•49 min•Ep. 423
🕷️ 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 at www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales ! 🔮 Stay under our enchantment: 🌐 Visit us at www.monorailta...
Mar 25, 2025•45 min•Ep. 422
🌿🌷🌸 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 Provence Poutine ! 🦟 Scavenger hunts galore—Spike the Bee and Egg-stravaganza fun for all ages! 🎶 Roc...
Mar 21, 2025•50 min
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 was having a romantic meal at the Enchanté Restaurant, which is a fining dining experience for those o...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 421
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 spend a day in the parks as well as have a professional photo shoot on the evening of the semi-form...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 420
🌺🌴 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 which one? 🍿👀 ⚓ Visited the historic Pearl Harbor, a truly unforgettable experience. 🇺🇸❤️ 🐭🌴 M...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 419
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! Leave us a message at www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales . 🌐 Find us online at www.monorailtales.c...
Feb 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 418
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+of+brooklyn 🎙️ Share your thoughts! Leave us a message at www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales . 🌐 Find ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 417
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 ? 🏴☠️ Pirates of the Caribbean or 🕷️ Haunted Mansion ? 🧚♂️ Peter Pan’s Flight or 🐘 Dumbo the Flying Elep...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 416
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 planning your Disney Cruise. To get in contact with Jodi: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JodiAtTimel...
Feb 11, 2025•56 min•Ep. 415
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 make the most of their limited time? ✨ What special Disney touches made their trip unforgettable? Tune...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 414
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 bright and true, Awaiting Disney magic with you! 🏰🎠 On Twitter and Insta, don’t be shy, 🐦📸 For upd...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 413
💖✨💌 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 to classic finds, Let’s journey through these Disney times! 🚂💘 So grab your Mickey ears—come near! �...
Jan 25, 2025•42 min
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 at The Cake Bake Shop (ooh, fancy! 🍰✨), feasting on Thanksgiving dinner at Disney Springs (pass the s...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 412
