MTP 428: The 4th Annual Main Street 16 Challenge with Gary Fernando
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
Release Date: 04/25/2025
MTP 439: Disney+ Take 4: July 2025
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
🎶 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, If you missed that Ric-y flair… Don’t you worry — he’s...
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MTP 438: Tokyo Disneyland Dreams and Alaskan Adventures With Christine Mak
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
🎧✨ 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 — we’d love to hear about your dream Disney getaway! 💬 🌐 Find us online at 👍 Like our...
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MTP 437: The Marvelous Side of Disney goes into the Trivia-verse!
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
🦸♀️🕷️🛡️ 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 until you hear the new nickname Sheila earns...
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MTP 436: An Epic day at Universal Orlando with Jodi
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
🌌✨ 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 🍄🎮, and the darkly delicious secrets of Dark Universe...
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MTP 435: Main Street 16 Follow-up with Karen Daves, Gary, and Ric
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
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 You can find The Main Street Magic Podcast here 🎙️ Share your thoughts! Leave us a message at 🌐 Find us online at 👍 Like our Facebook page & join our Disney-loving group! 🐦 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more Disney fun! 📩 Have a show idea or want to be on the podcast?...
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MTP 434: Marvelous Side of Disney Goes To The Movies: Thunderbolts*
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
💥🦸♂️💣 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 out in Madripoor, drop us a message at — we want to...
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MTP 433: More Park Adventures with Thomas
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 message at — we’d love to hear your magical musings! 🌐 Catch all the fun at 👍 Like our Facebook page & hop into our Disney-loving group — it's where the pixie dust...
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MTP 432: Trash Cans, Bananas, and Boo to You! Disney news for May 2025
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
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 officially part of the Disneyverse now. 🎟️ For help booking your next Disney or...
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MTP 431: Making a Splash at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
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 🌐 Find us online at 👍 Like our Facebook page & join our Disney-loving group! 🐦 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more Disney fun! 📩 Have a show idea or...
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MTP 430: Disney+ Take 4: May 2025
Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast
🎙️ 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 🌐 Find us online at 👍 Like our Facebook page & join our Disney-loving group! 🐦 Follow us on Twitter and...
info_outlineJoin 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 life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
🎢 2025 Main Street 16 Challenge – Ride Lineup
Mark your calendar for Challenge Day: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Teams will complete these 16 attractions—4 in each park:
Magic Kingdom
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Peter Pan’s Flight
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Space Mountain
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Tomorrowland Speedway
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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
EPCOT
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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
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Mission: SPACE (choose your side)
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Living with the Land
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Gran Fiesta Tour
Hollywood Studios
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
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Toy Story Mania
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Alien Swirling Saucers
Animal Kingdom
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Avatar Flight of Passage
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Na’vi River Journey
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DINOSAUR
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Kali River Rapids
💖 Make a Donation:
Help make wishes come true by donating through this official Make-A-Wish fundraising page:
👉 Click here to donate
📝 Register Your Team:
Think you’ve got what it takes? Gather your crew and sign up here:
👉 Register for the Challenge
🎧 Find Jeremy & Rhonda at the Main Street Magic Podcast → MainStreetMagic.com
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