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MTP 460: Facing the Fear - Halloween Horror Nights with Jeni

Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Release Date: 10/27/2025

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as Sheila welcomes first-time guest Kent Womack. Kent shares his thoughts and opinions on his experiences at Walt Disney World—not only as a child, but now as a parent with two children of his own. Listen in as he talks about how he plans his trips, how he makes the most of his time in the parks, and so much more. To close out the show, Sheila and Kent chat about his podcast, Fanatically Speaking. If you’d like to contact Kent or listen to his show, click the links below. Before you step out into your next springtime Disney adventure, we would love to hear from you....

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as Steve and Sheila welcome their special guest, Remington Keyes, to talk about his many roles in life. Not only is he an author, actor, producer, and podcaster, but he’s also someone who loves Disney. Listen in as he shares what it was like writing his books for children, including The Eternal Frost, and the time when he was pitching pilot shows to the Disney company. To close out the show, Remington shares his Disney side with us. Remington’s books can be found on Amazon, Barnes & Noble bookstores, and at Walmart. Before you continue on your next Disney adventure, we would...

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as the madness reaches its boiling point! 🏀🔥🍽️ Ric, Gary, Steve, and Matt hit the court one last time—and in a game-time twist, Sheila subs in for Patrick! 💥🎙️ No timeouts, no second chances… just win or go home dining decisions as we power through the Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four, and Championship! 🏆 The bracket has been battered, fried, and flipped upside down—and only the strongest survived Round 1. Heavy hitters like California Grill, Grand Floridian Café, Biergarten, and Sanaa have punched their tickets to the next rounds… but the pressure is ON....

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as Patrick, Gary, Steve, and Ric are joined by Gary’s brother Matt for a high-stakes, flavor-packed showdown you didn’t know you needed… it’s Disney Dining March Madness: Round 1! 🏀🍽️🔥 We’re filling out the brackets, breaking down the matchups, and bringing the heat as iconic eats go head-to-head! From the coastal charm of Sebastian’s Bistro 🌴 to the classic elegance of Grand Floridian Café ☕, the West Coast flair of Carthay Circle Restaurant 🎬, and the lively Irish vibes of Raglan Road 🍀—no plate is safe and no pick is easy! Expect bold takes,...

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as Steve, Sheila, Patrick, and Bill dodge the pranks, sidestep the silliness, and sort through the streaming shenanigans in this April edition of Disney+ Take 4—because while April Fools’ Day may be full of tricks, this lineup is no joke! 🤡✨ With Ric stranded deep in Tax Land (filing returns instead of FastPasses 📊😅), the crew holds down the fort and breaks down a month packed with galactic power plays, jungle journeys, and a few royally complicated romances. From the dark rise of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (no tricks—just pure Sith energy 🔥) to the...

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

Join us as Bill, Gary, Patrick, Ric, Sheila and Steve 🎙️✨ dive into a whirlwind of Disney dreams, debates, and downright hilarious moments! 🌟🏰 Sheila kicks things off with questions that spark magic and mischief alike—because you never quite know where the conversation will go! 🎢💭 From dream meet-and-greets (Orange Bird 🍊🐦, Figment’s long-lost cousin Ferlo 👀, Bert 🎩, and the ever-chaotic Huey, Dewey & Louie 🦆🦆🦆) to rides we maybe should’ve skipped (looking at you, Space Mountain 🚀, Mission Space 🤢, and Tower of Terror 😱)… nothing is...

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

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...

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

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...

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

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...

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Monorail Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast

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...

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In this spine-tingling (but totally fun!) episode, Sheila and Ric are joined by Jeni for a last-minute adventure to Halloween Horror Nights! From scare zones and haunted houses to rainbow goth fashion, Jeni recounts how she conquered her fears and dove headfirst into the fright-filled fun.

Jeni shares insider tips to make the most of your night — from timing your visit and navigating the crowds to indulging in those creepy-cool treats like bloody popcorn and yum-yum deviled eggs. You’ll also hear how Horror Nights stacks up against Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and get Jeni’s practical advice for flying Frontier, including how to maximize your carry-on space (and sanity).

If you’re on the fence about visiting Halloween Horror Nights, this episode might just convince you to grab your rainbow goth gear and embrace the spooky season! 👻

Connect with Jeni—the queen of trip planning magic and pure fabulocity!

🕯️ Before you vanish into the mist…
We’d love to hear your own tales from the dark side of the parks! Visit www.speakpipe.com/MonorailTales to scream—uh, we mean share—your message and join our haunted community of Disney dreamers.

🕸️ Keep the eerie enchantment alive long after the show ends! Visit www.monorailtales.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and become part of the conversation… if you dare.

💀 Have a chilling story to share or want to be our next guest? Reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com — your moment to haunt the Monorail awaits.

And remember…
From all of us at Monorail Tales — may your nights be frightfully fun, your popcorn bloody delicious, and your magic forever spine-tingling. 🔮