Magic Time by Monorail News: A Walt Disney World and Disneyland Podcast
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsYour favorite authors and Disney experts from Monorail News and beyond get together and discuss everything Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and everything else Disney. It's magic time!
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Talking Disney and Permutations with Len Testa, Founder of TouringPlans.com
August 15, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBGray Houser sits down with TouringPlans.com founder, Len Testa, to discuss how complex algorithms can help you reduce your wait times at the parks and about the current state of Walt Disney World amid COVID-19 and ahead of the its milestone 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2021. --- We’re sponsored this week by Walt Life, a Disney-obsessed monthly subscription box filled with delightful gifts from ‘the most magical place on earth.’ Every month, they curate a box specifically tailored to your ...
A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes with Maiah Wynne
August 01, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week Gray ventures out of his usual realm of podcast discussion and delves into Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games prequel “The Battle of Songbirds and Snakes” with Maiah Wynne, a singer/songwriter who has been releasing awesome covers of songs featured in the book. We’re sponsored this week by Walt Life, a Disney-obsessed monthly subscription box filled with delightful gifts from ‘the most magical place on earth.’ Every month, they curate a box specifically tailored to your individual tast...
Interview with Don Carson (Lead Designer of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland)
July 04, 2020 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBJoin Gray Houser for an interesting chat with Don Carson, lead designer on Walt Disney World's Splash Mountain and one of the lead designers on Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland! Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Disney During a Pandemic with Christine (AKA Ivywinter)
June 20, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBJoin Gray and Christine (AKA Ivywinter) as they discuss the latest Disney developments including Walt Disney World Resort reopening procedures and policies. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
From the Archives: Dispelling Malicious Myths About Walt Disney with Jim Korkis
June 06, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBWe’ll have a new episode for you next time! Top Disney historical Jim Korkis joins Monorail News editor Gray Houser to dispel some of the most notorious and in some cases, the most malicious myths and rumors that surround Walt Disney. Don't forget to follow @monorailnews on Twitter to stay up to date with everything Disney Parks. You can find Gray Houser on Twitter and Instagram. You can buy Jim's books on Amazon and Theme Park Press.
Onward, To The Movies!
May 23, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBGray and Val talk about Pixar's "Onward" and occasionally go way off-topic. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
What was Walt like? An Interview with Disney Legend Rolly Crump
May 09, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBJoin Gray Houser as he makes a very special phone call to talk to Rolly Crump, a Disney Legend and one of Walt's original Imagineers. It's a super interesting conversation and we hope you all enjoy it. Don't forget to give us a rating and review, it really helps the show to grow.
Joe Lanzisero - Creator of Mystic Manor and More
April 25, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week we’re joined by legendary Disney Imagineer Joe Lanzisero to discuss his extensive body of work for Walt Disney Imagineering. Joe is perhaps most well known for creating Hong Kong Disneyland’s Mystic Manor, Grizzly Gulch, and Toy Story Land, but you’ll also discover his work at Tokyo DisneySea and more. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may r...
Monorail News LIVE Replay: The NBA At Walt Disney World? It Might Not Be As Crazy As You Think.
April 22, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this Monorail News LIVE Replay, you can listen to our Facebook Live broadcast from the night of April 22, 2020. Topics covered include: The NBA at Walt Disney World The Disney Conservation Fund A gas leak at The Brown Derby Restaraunt
From the Archives: Bring On The Monsters with Kristin Stokes
April 12, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week we're back with another archival episode; we're taking a look back at The Lightning Thief Musical with our interview last year with Kristin Stokes. At the time we had no idea that the show was going to make it's way to Broadway, and if I remember correctly, I even asked a question about a possible Broadway run and was given an answer that I probably should have read more into.
From the Archives: Discovering Discoveryland with Disney Imagineer Tim Delaney
March 28, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week Gray dusts off an old episode due to COVID-19. He is joined by Disney Imagineer Tim Delaney to discuss his work on Epcot, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Aulani, and more! Tim Delaney was an Imagineer at Disney for over 30 years and we greatly appreciate him generously giving us some of his time. If you'd like to see more of these interviews, please go on iTunes and rate and review the show, it really helps new listeners find the show! If you want to see the document Gray...
Carrying the Banner with Kara Lindsay from Disney's Newsies on Broadway
March 14, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBKara Lindsay from Disney's Newsies joins Gray Houser to discuss Newsies on Broadway and her career at all levels of professional theatre.
Looking Ahead with Alicia Stella from Orlando ParkStop
February 29, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBGray Houser is joined on Episode One of Season Two of Magic Time by Alicia Stella of Orlando ParkStop to discuss what's the cards for the year ahead at Walt Disney World and, *gasp,* Universal Studios. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
A Belated Review of Frozen 2
December 09, 2019 01:54 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBGray and Val discuss Frozen 2, from the music to the socioeconomic status of the Kingdom of Arendelle, it's all here.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Frozen 2 First Thoughts
November 22, 2019 05:44 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBI just want to really quickly get my thoughts out there about Frozen II ahead of a full review in a few weeks.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Programming Note
August 24, 2019 04:08 - 39 seconds - 489 KBPlease tune in for a brief programming note.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Walt Goes to War: Disney During WWII
August 17, 2019 05:16 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBJoin expert Disney historian Jim Korkis and your host, Gray Houser, as they discuss life at the Disney Studio during WWII. Buy Jim's latest book, "Disney Never Lands: Things Disney Never Built" here. Remember to visit MonorailNews.com for all your Disney Parks news! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Our Best Episode Yet -- Descendants 3 Review
August 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBThis week Gray is joined by Val of the Disney podcast "Bored and Sassy" to review Disney Channel's "Descendants 3." It might just be our best episode yet! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Just When You Thought It Couldn't Get Worse
August 03, 2019 02:24 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBGray Houser is going it alone this week, after taking a month long hiatus, for what might possibly be his worst episode yet. Plus Descendants 3 Hot Takes.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Delayed Real Time Reporting
July 06, 2019 04:46 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIt got real there at the end. Gray and Taylor discuss the news and learn about another earthquake.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Emotional Whirlwind
June 30, 2019 03:24 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAnd no, we. don't mean the ride; well, we kinda mean the ride. Just listen! But seriously, Gray and Taylor discuss all things Disney Parks including the recent... scandal.... Gabby Murillo GoFundMe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Our Worst Episode Yet
June 16, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBTune in to hear our worst episode yet... no really, we're serious. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Cruising Thru Hyperspace
June 08, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBJoin Gray Houser as he discusses Galaxy's Edge and other Disney Parks news.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Making Magic with Rob Plays
June 01, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBGray Houser is joined by Rob from Rob Plays on YouTube to discuss making Disney history content for YouTube. Give us feedback with Anchor Voice Messages or by calling (407) 494-4729. Follow Monorail News on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Bring On The Monsters with Kristin Stokes
May 18, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBDemigods Unite! This week we have Kristin Stokes AKA Annabeth Chase from "The Lightning Thief Musical" on the show! She goes in depth and gives us a peek behind the scenes of the show and of the professional theater world.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Debunking Disney Myths with Top Disney Historian Jim Korkis
May 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBJim Korkis again joins Monorail News editor Gray Houser to debunk common myths and academic misconceptions that surround Walt Disney and Disneyland. Don't forget to follow @monorailnews on Twitter to stay up to date with everything Disney Parks. Buy Jim's latest book "The Unofficial Walt Disney World 1971 Companion: Stories of How the World Began" on Amazon here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https:/...
Ugly Fonts
May 04, 2019 05:11 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week Gray Houser and Taylor Thomas discuss all things fonts, or is it Disney? We can't remember. Seriously, though, Gray and Taylor discuss Phantom Manor, new fireworks, sold out cupcakes, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Dust to Dust
April 26, 2019 19:50 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, Gray Houser is joined by Haakon Colwell to discuss Avengers: Endgame, please note: this episode contains spoilers in Segment 2.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Monorail News Express: Avengers: Endgame First Thoughts
April 26, 2019 05:56 - 1 minute - 949 KBHey! I just wanted to put out a quick, non professionally recorded clip about Endgame. Recorded in the theatre lobby at 1 AM.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
The Briefing
April 24, 2019 23:28 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBListen to this weeks The Briefing ahead of our Saturday show with Kristin Stokes, from The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. This week we focus on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Reservation news. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
The Briefing
April 20, 2019 05:01 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBGray Houser briefs you on all the Disney Parks this week, in a perfect format for your Alexa Morning Briefing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
The Lightning Thief Edition
April 14, 2019 06:04 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBJoin Taylor Thomas and Gray Houser as they discuss their recent viewing of the Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and the Disney Parks news of the week!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
LOOSE ICE!
April 06, 2019 05:01 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBJoin Monorail News editor Gray Houser as he recaps the news of the past week!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Our Most Sincere Apologies
March 30, 2019 05:21 - 50 seconds - 609 KBWe want to apologize for the lack of an episode this week. We have something really special for you next week!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Discovering Discoveryland with Disney Imagineer Tim Delaney
March 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week Gray Houser is joined by Disney Imagineer Tim Delaney to discuss his work on Epcot, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Aulani, and more! Tim Delaney was an imagineer at Disney for over 30 years and we greatly appreciate him generously giving us some of his time. If you'd like to see more of these interviews, please go on iTunes and rate and review the show, it really helps new listeners find the show! If you want to see the document Gray and Tim referenced that's full of Tim...
TONGA TOAST!
March 16, 2019 01:28 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBJoin Gray Houser and Taylor Thomas as tries Tonga Toast and more during her trip recap. Also Gray and Taylor discuss hidden gems at Animal Kingdom, Early Morning Magic Hours revelations, and more!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Opening Date Announced
March 08, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBGray's going solo on this week's shorter than usual Monorail News Weekly podcast.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Dispelling Malicious Myths About Walt Disney with Jim Korkis
March 03, 2019 03:53 - 1 hour - 54 MBTop Disney historical Jim Korkis joins Monorail News editor Gray Houser to dispel some of the most notorious and in some cases, the most malicious myths and rumors that surround Walt Disney. Don't forget to follow @monorailnews on Twitter to stay up to date with everything Disney Parks. You can find Gray Houser on Twitter and Instagram. You can buy Jim's books on Amazon and Theme Park Press. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/...
Special Report: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
March 02, 2019 05:06 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBGray Houser and Taylor Thomas discuss all of the news surrounding Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge that has come out over the last 24 hours. Please excuse the lackluster audio as this episode had to be recorded quickly using cell phones rather than our typical microphones and fancy editing software.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
Behind The Scenes of “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head”
February 22, 2019 20:23 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBGray Houser goes behind the scenes of “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head” the awesome indie film filmed at Walt Disney World without the knowledge or permission of The Walt Disney Company. Gray Houser and Ben Lancaster, the film's writer and director, dive deep into the filming of the movie as well as Disney Twitter, crowdfunding, cameos, and more.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor...
Just a Little Bit Longer to Wait...
February 16, 2019 03:17 - 2 minutes - 1.4 MBWe’ve got some awesome content coming up in the next couple of weeks get all the details in this micro episode of Monorail News Weekly podcast.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
He Did WHAT?!?!
February 09, 2019 05:21 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBJoin Gray Houser and Taylor Thomas as they journey into the magical worlds of IDs with APs, People jumping off of moving rollercoasters, and more!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
BONUS: A Conversation with Disney planning EXPERT Christine, AKA Ivywinter
February 06, 2019 23:41 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBEvery week a group of your favorite authors and hosts from Monorail News get together and discuss everything Disney and Disney Parks. This is your chance to get inside the magic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support
It’s a quickie!
February 02, 2019 05:59 - 5 minutes - 3.85 MBTaylor is out this week so join Gray Houser for a brief news briefing! Our regular content will resume next week! Join Gray Houser and Taylor Thomas every Saturday as they delve into the Wonderful World of Disney and visit monorailnews.com for breaking Disney Parks News. Gray Houser Twitter: @grayhouser Instagram: @grayhouser Taylor Thomas: Twitter: @taylorethomas--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: h...
Maleficent Loves Long Lines
January 26, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBJoin Gray Houser and Taylor Thomas as they dive into the Wonderful World of Disney. Featuring such riveting topics as, immersion in Disney Parks, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Green Team vs. Orange Team, and more. Join Gray Houser and Taylor Thomas every Saturday as they delve into the Wonderful World of Disney and visit monorailnews.com for breaking Disney Parks News. Gray Houser Twitter: @grayhouser Instagram: @grayhouser Taylor Thomas: Twitter: @taylorethomas --- This episode is sponso...
BONUS: Battle Escape is how long?!?
January 22, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBJoin Gray Houser and Taylor Thomas as they dive into the Wonderful World of Disney. Featuring such riveting topics as, immersion in Disney Parks, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Green Team vs. Orange Team, and more. Join Gray Houser and Taylor Thomas every Saturday as they delve into the Wonderful World of Disney and visit monorailnews.com for breaking Disney Parks News. Gray Houser Twitter: @grayhouser Instagram: @grayhouser Taylor Thomas: Twitter: @taylorethomas --- This episode is sponso...
Spider-Man: Into The Disney-Verse
January 19, 2019 07:27 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBJoin Gray Houser and special guest John Owen Upshaw as they go Into The Spider-Verse. No, but really, they go to see Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and talk about it. Other topics discussed include non-IP based attractions, immersion in Disney Parks, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Disney's upcoming Marvel themed lands, and Red Dead Redemption 2. Join Gray Houser and usually Taylor Thomas every Saturday as they delve into the Wonderful World of Disney and visit monorailnews.com for breaking Di...
Pilot
January 12, 2019 05:06 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWelcome to Monorail News Weekly! Join Gray Houser and Taylor Thomas every week as they discuss everything Disney Parks! This is our first episode so please, please give us feedback on everything, from the quality of the audio to segment ideas and questions. You can contact us here. Stay up to date on all the news at monorailnews.com!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support