Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome a good friend, Rich Urick, to the show for the very first time.

On this episode, Rich recalls his visit to the Orlando area in 1992, when his hopes of going to Walt Disney World for the first time were dashed thanks to Hurricane Andrew moving through Florida.

It wouldn't be until 2007 that he would finally make it to the parks, this time with his wife and children. The trip was filled with magical moments that he still holds dear in his heart today, just as much as he did back then.

Rich also talks about his life as a podcaster and shares his excitement about his upcoming new Disney podcast, The House of Mouse Musings. To close out the episode, Rich shares some of his favorite things at Walt Disney World that he enjoys.

Below are the links mentioned in the show if you would like to connect with Rich.

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-House-of-Mouse-Musings/61569945934211/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofmousemusings?igsh=OGV2dGYzdWhzY2E1&utm_source=qr

X (Twitter): https://x.com/mousemusingspod?s=21

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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. ✨

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome Thomas Lloyd back to the show as he shares his adventures while at Disneyland during the holiday season. Thomas tells about how much fun he had while attending the nightly Christmas Dance Party where he got to meet Chip and Dale and even had a dance or two with their love interest Clarice!

One of the highlights for Thomas on this trip was being able to get reservations to attend the Mickey's Christmas Carol Feast, where he was finally able to meet for the very rare character, Scrooge McDuck! To wrap up the episode Thomas talks about an upcoming Disney Cruise that he will be taking with his mom In March!

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 [email protected]—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.

Join us as Bill, Sheila, and Steve welcome the feeling that spring is finally in the air with a fresh look at everything blooming on Disney+ and Hulu this March. From brand-new premieres to returning favorites, the trio highlights the biggest releases lighting up our screens as the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer. They chat about exciting debuts like Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, fascinating documentaries such as Ghost Elephants, family-friendly fun including Magicampers, and the steady return of comfort TV with weekly episodes of American Idol.

Of course, no March celebration would be complete without a little nostalgia, and Disney+ is delivering in a big way with the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special — a heartfelt return to the show that defined a generation, complete with rare footage, recreated sets, and an intimate conversation with Miley Cyrus. Whether you're looking for something thrilling, cozy, inspiring, or just plain fun, this month's lineup has a little something for everyone. So open the windows, let that spring breeze in, and settle in with us as we help you decide what to add to your watchlist.

Before you step out into your next springtime 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 as fresh and bright as the season.

To keep the magic blooming 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 grows all year long.

For even more stories, sunshine, 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 [email protected] — your magical moment might be just one message away.

And if you are planting the seeds for 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 sunshine, new beginnings, joyful adventures, and just a little extra pixie dust carried on the spring breeze. 🌸✨

Join us as Bill and Sheila welcome back past guests to the show and good friends, Dave and Rita Greiner, as they share details from their recent trip to Walt Disney World.

For them, this trip was a spur-of-the-moment decision to take a few relaxing days away. They were less focused on rides and more interested in exploring new lounges and hidden gems across the parks and resorts.

Some of the lounges they checked out included Trader Sam's, Enchanted Rose, and Topolino's, while sampling new drinks along the way. Before heading home, they were also able to visit the new DVC lounge over in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom.

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 [email protected]—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.

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 out to find nine locations within the park to unlock hidden magic along the way.

The other mission for Gary was to meet Baymax, which took a couple of tries, but he got there in the end. The true highlight of the weekend, however, was running the half marathon side by side with his best friend while his wife cheered them on from the sidelines. Listen in to hear how the race went for him. Closing out the show, Gary also shares tips and advice to help you make the most of your next Disney adventure.

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 [email protected]—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.

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 [email protected]—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.

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: [email protected]

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 [email protected]—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.

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 [email protected]—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.

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: [email protected]

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 [email protected]—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.

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 [email protected]—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. 💕✨

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 [email protected]—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. ✨