Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

The Monorail Tales Crew
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Join us on the Highway in the Sky as we have fun discussions about all things Disney: theme parks, movies, news, and more!

  1. 2d ago

    MTP 501: Disney+: Take 4 - June 2026

    ☀️🏰 Monorail Tales: Disney+ Summer Preview Spectacular 🌴🎢 Summer is heating up, and so is Disney+! Join host Patrick as he welcomes Sheila, Steve, and yes, Ric - back from the land of taxes, for a sunny stroll through the biggest Disney+ premieres, returning favorites, bonus features, documentaries, livestreams, and more arriving this month. From new adventures under the sea with Ariel to a return trip to Pandora in Avatar: Fire and Ash, the crew dives into everything coming to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. Along the way, they discuss Disney Cruise Line secrets revealed in Behind the Attraction, revisit the world of Soy Luna, check in with Phineas and Ferb's latest locker-room antics, and even take a look at some unexpected additions like The X-Files: I Want to Believe and Project Runway. Whether you're planning pool days, road trips, beach vacations, or just looking for something new to stream in the air conditioning, this episode is your guide to a magical summer of Disney entertainment. So grab your sunglasses, fill up your favorite resort mug, and join us as we explore everything Disney+ has in store for the season ahead! 🌞 Before you head off on your next summer Disney adventure... We would love to hear from you! Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to leave us a message and share what you're most excited to watch on Disney+ this summer. To keep the magic shining long after the episode ends, visit us at www.monorailtales.com, follow along on Facebook, and join our Disney-loving community where the conversation is always in season. For even more Disney fun, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you have a show idea or would like to join us as a guest, reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com — your next magical adventure could be just around the corner. And if this episode has you dreaming of sandy beaches, tropical hideaways, or unforgettable Disney vacations, be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for the best offers on Disney Vacation Club resale contracts and rentals. From all of us at Monorail Tales, thank you for spending part of your summer with us. May your days be filled with sunshine, laughter, magical memories, and just enough pixie dust to make every day feel like a Disney vacation. ☀️✨🏰🌴🎆

    1h 6m

  2. May 26

    🍿🏆 MTP 500: Snack • Savor • Skip — The Disney Food Showdown! 🧇🍔✨

    Join us as we celebrate our 500th episode with a brand new game where iconic Disney foods battle it out for ultimate bragging rights! From legendary snacks to decadent desserts and magical breakfasts, our hosts must decide: 🍽️ Is it a SNACK… a SAVOR… or an instant SKIP? 🚫 Expect passionate debates, questionable opinions, surprising upsets, and enough Disney food talk to leave everyone hungry before the episode is over. 😅🍩🌭🍦 Hilarity ensues as beloved park treats go head-to-head and only one item from each category advances toward victory. 🏅 Will nostalgia win? Will cult favorites be eliminated? Will anyone survive the pressure of choosing between Disney classics? 🤯 Grab your favorite snack and play along as we crown champions in the very first Snack • Savor • Skip showdown! 🎮✨ Because at Monorail Tales… even Disney food deserves a tournament bracket. 🍿🏰 Before you continue on your next Disney adventure, we would love to hear from you. Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to leave us a message and tell us which Disney snack, meal, or sweet treat YOU would have crowned the ultimate Savor. 🍿🧇🍔 To keep the food debates cooking long after the episode ends, visit us at www.monorailtales.com, follow along on Facebook, and join our Disney-loving community where the conversations are always served fresh. ✨🍽️ For even more stories, laughter, and magical moments, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you have a show idea or would like to join us as a guest, reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com — your next adventure could be waiting just beyond the menu board. 🏰🎤 And if dreaming about Disney vacations has you planning your next magical getaway (or simply your next snack stop), be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for the best offers on resale contracts and rentals. 🌟 From all of us at Monorail Tales, thank you for celebrating 500 episodes with us. Until next time, may your snacks stay warm, your lines stay short, your favorites survive the bracket… and may your journey always include a little extra pixie dust. ✨🍿🏆

    1h 21m

  3. May 19

    MTP 499: All Aboard the Disney Wish with Thomas Lloyd

    Join us as Steve and Sheila open this episode by announcing that longtime guest Thomas Lloyd is now officially a co-host of the Monorail Tales Podcast! In his first episode as co-host, Thomas shares details from a recent 3-night Disney cruise he took with his mom, Chris Lloyd, aboard the Disney Wish. He talks about the food, entertainment, and time spent exploring Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. Later in the show, Chris briefly joins Thomas to share even more tips and insights from their sailing. To close out the episode, Thomas gives us an update on future Disney park visits he has planned, along with another upcoming cruise where his aunt and uncle will be joining him and his mom. Before you set sail on your next Disney adventure, we would love to hear from you. Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to leave us a message and share your own Disney memories from voyages near and far. To keep the magic sailing long after the show ends, visit us at www.monorailtales.com, follow along on Facebook, and join our Disney-loving community where the conversation is always making waves. For even more stories, laughter, and magical moments, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you have a show idea or would like to join us as a guest, reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com — your next adventure could be waiting just beyond the next port of call. And if you are dreaming about your own Disney Vacation Club getaway, be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for the best offers on resale contracts and rentals. From all of us at Monorail Tales, thank you for sailing along with us. Until next time, may your seas stay calm, your adventures be unforgettable, and may a little pixie dust guide you wherever your journey takes you. Safe travels… and we'll see you on the next voyage.

    1h 4m

  4. May 14

    MTP 498: Magic in the Air: Working the Disney Skyliner with Amy Pedraja

    Join us as Sheila welcomes first-time guest Amy Pedraja to the show. Amy shares how she was selected for the Disney College Program and walks us through the application process and training she experienced before becoming a Cast Member working on the Disney Skyliner. Along the way, she tells us about one very special and emotional moment during "Traditions," when members of Disney's upper management surprised her with a deeply personal and heartfelt gift. Amy talks about what it was like working as a Skyliner Cast Member, some of the memorable interactions she had with guests, and even reveals how you can see all four Walt Disney World parks at the same time while riding the Skyliner. She also shares details about her Facebook blog, The Grey Stuff, where she continues to tell stories and memories from her time working at Disney. Check out The Grey Stuff using the link below: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063881482615 Before you glide away on your next Disney adventure, we would love to hear from you. Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to leave us a message and share your own Disney memories from high above the magic. To keep the magic soaring long after the show ends, visit us at www.monorailtales.com, follow along on Facebook, and join our Disney-loving community where the conversation is always in motion. For even more stories, laughter, and magical moments, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you have a show idea or would like to join us as a guest, reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com — your next adventure could be just around the bend. And if you are dreaming about your own Disney Vacation Club getaway, be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for the best offers on resale contracts and rentals. From all of us at Monorail Tales, thank you for taking this ride with us. Until next time, keep your eyes on the horizon, your hearts full of wonder, and may your journey always be filled with a little pixie dust floating through the skies.

    1h 25m

  5. May 5

    MTP 497: Disneyland Paris - A Family Adventure With Krysta Lemm

    Join us Sheila welcomes special first-time guest Krysta Lemm to the show to talk about a recent vacation she took to France with her husband, their two children, and her parents. The first part of the trip was spent in Normandy, France, where they visited several World War II historical sites, including Omaha Beach, before moving on to Paris and Disneyland Paris. Krysta shares what it was like navigating France with a rental car, as well as using public transportation while staying in Paris. Along the way, she offers plenty of helpful tips and advice for anyone planning a trip to Disneyland Paris in the near future. Krysta's contact information is as follows Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/you_havent_read_what Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578317091350 Before you continue on your next Disney adventure, we would love to hear from you. Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to leave us a message and share your own Disney dreams. To keep the magic alive long after the show ends, you can visit us at www.monorailtales.com, follow along on Facebook, and join our Disney-loving community where the conversation never stops. For even more stories and connections, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you have a show idea or would like to join as a guest, reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com—your magical moment might be just one message away. And as we trade spring blooms for summer sunshine, if you're dreaming of your own Disney getaway, be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for the best offers on resale contracts and rentals. From all of us at Monorail Tales—thank you for spending part of your season with us. Here's to bright days, warm nights, and a summer filled with Disney magic and just the right amount of pixie dust ✨

    1h 26m

  6. May 1

    MTP 496: Disney+: Take 4 - May 2026

    Join us as Bill, Sheila, and Steve fire up the streaming queue and dive into everything coming to Disney+ in May 2026… because it's gonna be May 🎤😄 From fresh premieres to returning favorites, the crew breaks down what's worth watching, what might surprise you, and what you can probably save for a rainy day (or a post-park nap).  Whether you're planning your next binge night or just want to stay in the loop on all things Disney+, this episode has you covered as we say goodbye to spring and start setting our sights on those long, sunny summer days ahead ☀️🍿 Before you continue on your next Disney adventure, we would love to hear from you. Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to leave us a message and share your own Disney dreams. To keep the magic alive long after the show ends, you can visit us at www.monorailtales.com, follow along on Facebook, and join our Disney-loving community where the conversation never stops. For even more stories and connections, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you have a show idea or would like to join as a guest, reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com—your magical moment might be just one message away. And as we trade spring blooms for summer sunshine, if you're dreaming of your own Disney getaway, be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for the best offers on resale contracts and rentals. From all of us at Monorail Tales—thank you for spending part of your season with us. Here's to bright days, warm nights, and a summer filled with Disney magic and just the right amount of pixie dust ✨

    53 min

  7. Apr 28

    MTP 495: A Disney Wedding in the Making with Maura Fowler

    Love is in the air as Sheila welcomes her special first-time guest, Maura Fowler, who will be getting married at Walt Disney World in February of next year. Maura shares how she met her future husband, Chris, how they got engaged at EPCOT, and what the process of planning a Disney wedding really looks like. There are plenty of heartwarming moments throughout this episode, along with some great advice if you're thinking about getting married or renewing your vows at Disney. To close out the show, Maura shares what her new surname will be once she's married—and let's just say it has a magical Disney connection! ✨ To contact Maura, check out the links below: https://www.healthyyoubymaura.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HealthyYouByMaura And on Instagram and TikTok: @healthyyoubymaura If you want to order the book Fairy Tale Wedding Guide by Carrie Hayward that Maura talked about on the show, click the link below: https://fairytaleweddingsguide.com/shop/fairytale-weddings-guide/ Before you continue on your next Disney adventure, we would love to hear from you. Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to leave us a message and share your own Disney dreams—whether it's your own fairy tale wedding or a magical memory you'll cherish forever. To keep the magic alive long after the show ends, you can visit us at www.monorailtales.com, follow along on Facebook, and join our Disney-loving community where the conversation never stops. For even more stories and connections, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you have a show idea or would like to join as a guest, reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com—your magical moment might be just one message away. And if you're envisioning your own Disney Vacation Club happily ever after, be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for the best offers on resale contracts and rentals. From all of us at Monorail Tales—thank you for being part of our story. May your days be filled with love, laughter, and a lifetime of magical "I do's"… and as every great Disney love story reminds us, they all lived happily ever after. 💍✨

    1h 4m

  8. Apr 24

    MTP 494: The Marvel-ous Side of Disney goes Off the Rails?

    Join us as Luis and Ric meet up for a chat about the current Marvel TV shows-Wonder Man and Daredevil-Born Again. They also discuss the new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and other things on the horizon.  We discuss what we have been watching lately-spoiler alert-some of it isn't Marvel! GASP! Before you continue on your next heroic adventure—whether you're swinging through the city, defending Hell's Kitchen, or just assembling your next Disney+ watchlist—we would love to hear from you. Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to leave us a message and share your own Marvel moments. To keep the multiverse of fun going, visit us at www.monorailtales.com, follow along on Facebook, and join our Disney-loving community—because even the Avengers need a team. For even more stories, theories, and magical mayhem, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you've got a show idea or want to join us on the mic, reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com—your origin story might be just beginning. And if you're dreaming of assembling your own ultimate Disney vacation, be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for the best deals on resale contracts and rentals—no Infinity Stones required. From all of us at Monorail Tales—thank you for listening. Until next time, stay heroic, stay marvelous… and remember, with great podcasts comes great responsibility. 🕷️✨

    56 min
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