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. 17H AGO

    MTP 482: The Marvel-ous Side of Disney goes Lovestruck

    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 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 if you are envisioning your own Disney Vacation Club experience, 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 walking this path with us. May your days be filled with Disney wonder, warm memories, and just a touch of pixie dust.

    1h 9m

  2. 4D AGO

    MTP 481: Sliders, Sloths and Popcorn Buckets!

    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 the story of his best buy of the day, which was a pair of "Year of a Million Dreams Mickey Ears," taking him back to his days as a cast member working on the Dream Squad. He also talks about some new attractions coming to the Orlando area, which include a Mattel waterpark, a White Castle restaurant, and an animal experience attraction featuring a sloth emporium. To close out the show, Al gives us a very exciting update on the Waffles Foundation.   Connect with Al & The Waffles Foundation The Waffles Foundation • Website: https://www.wafflesfoundation.org/ • Email: wafflesfoundation@gmail.com Al's YouTube Channel – Kindred Souls of America • https://www.youtube.com/@KindredSoulsOfAmerica Be sure to check out the amazing work Al is doing through the Waffles Foundation and follow his adventures and stories on his YouTube channel. Your support and encouragement mean more than you know! 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 if you are envisioning your own Disney Vacation Club experience, 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 walking this path with us. May your days be filled with Disney wonder, warm memories, and just a touch of pixie dust.

    1h 16m

  3. FEB 5

    MTP 480: Josh D'Amaro and Dana Walden — or, Two Heads Are Better Than One (Unless They're Both Wearing Mickey Ears)

    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 Disney has been searching for? We talk about what these roles mean for the parks, the studios, and the future of storytelling, while also reflecting on the lessons of the recent past and the hopes we have for the road ahead. It's a conversation about where Disney has been, where it is now, and whether a "great big beautiful tomorrow" might be just around the corner. 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 if you are envisioning your own Disney Vacation Club experience, 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 walking this path with us. May your days be filled with Disney wonder, warm memories, and just a touch of pixie dust.

    29 min

  4. FEB 3

    MTP 479: From Page to Stage to Main Street USA with Christopher Lucas

    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 incredible true tale of a beloved Emmy-winning blind broadcaster who refused to let his disability prevent him from overcoming many challenging obstacles and achieving his dreams. Below are the links that were mentioned in the show if you would like to contact Christopher. Website: https://christopherpatrmq90k.wixsite.com/mysite  Email: Christopherpatricklucas@gmail.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Foundation-for-Inspiration/61583841562461/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583531552515 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 if you are envisioning your own Disney Vacation Club experience, 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 walking this path with us. May your days be filled with Disney wonder, warm memories, and just a touch of pixie dust.

    1h 48m

  5. JAN 27

    MTP 478: Disney+: Take 4 - February 2026

    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 Call It Imagineering, to globe-spanning docuseries, animated chaos, and headline-making originals like Armorsaurs and Miraculous World: Tokyo Stellar Force, we sort through what's essential, what's intriguing, and what's pure "I can't believe Disney greenlit this." With a playful, Valentine's-week twist, the episode delivers laughs, honest reactions, and sharp takes on a month that feels less like a content drop and more like a streaming avalanche. It's fun, fast-moving, and full of heart—but we're definitely missing Bill and Patrick, who skipped this episode and left us holding the conversation like a one-sided love letter. Consider this your February watchlist with charm, chaos, and just enough romance to match the season. 💘📺 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 if you're envisioning your own Disney Vacation Club love story, 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 our Valentine this week. May your days be filled with Disney wonder, warm memories, streaming marathons, and just a little extra pixie dust in your heart. 💕✨

    1h 2m

  6. JAN 20

    MTP 477: The Marvel-ous Side of Disney goes to 2026!

    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 with Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and the animated hype train that is X-Men '97 Season 2. Throw in Vision Quest, more Spider-Man, and animated Spidey goodness, and suddenly your 2026 calendar is completely booked. But let's be honest—everything is building toward one cosmic-level collision: Avengers: Doomsday. With legacy heroes, new teams, multiverse chaos, and Doctor Doom entering the chat, expectations are sky-high and hype levels are off the charts. We break down what we know, what we're guessing wildly about, and what we're just emotionally preparing ourselves for. It's a future-focused episode full of speculation, excitement, nostalgia, and just enough nerd chaos to keep things interesting. 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 if you are envisioning your own Disney Vacation Club experience, 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 walking this path with us. May your days be filled with Disney wonder, warm memories, and just a touch of pixie dust. ✨

    57 min

  7. JAN 17

    MTP 476: One More Festival: Looking Ahead to Disney in 2026

    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 and ideas, adding even more perspective to an already lively conversation. And because no episode would be complete without a little extra flair, we also hear about the legendary "Summer Festival of Ric" at EPCOT—a festival concept no one asked for, but everyone somehow needed. Whether you love speculating about Disney's future or just enjoy great round-table Disney conversations, this episode is your crystal ball into 2026. Before you continue on your next Disney adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to leave us a message and share your predictions, wishes, or even your own ideas for what Disney might bring in 2026. To keep the festival atmosphere going long after this episode ends, you can stroll on over to www.monorailtales.com, follow along on Facebook, and join our Disney-loving community—where the conversation flows like an EPCOT festival booth line on opening day. For even more Disney discussions and behind-the-scenes fun, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. And if you've got a show idea or would like to join us as a guest, reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com—your voice could be the next stop on our festival route. And if you're dreaming about planning your own Disney adventure—whether it's in 2026 or sooner—be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for great deals on resale contracts and rentals. From all of us at Monorail Tales, thank you for wandering the festival with us. May your days be filled with big ideas, bold predictions, and just a little extra pixie dust—because EPCOT can always use one more festival.

    1h 3m

  8. JAN 13

    MTP 475: Disney News You Can Use with Ric & Patrick (Jan. 2026)

    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 reopenings), cool KIDS' SUMMER, and all the deals and promotions at Walt Disney World in the upcoming months! If you would like to talk to Ric about booking a Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, or Disney Cruise, you can find him on Facebook or at www.adventuretravelmagic.com! 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 if you are envisioning your own Disney Vacation Club experience, 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 walking this path with us. May your days be filled with Disney wonder, warm memories, and just a touch of pixie dust.

    1h 31m
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