Magic Time by Monorail News: A Disney Parks Podcast

Join Gray Houser and J. T. Thomas as they discuss Disney's latest live action movie, CRUELLA.

This week, on a special edition of Magic Time by Monorail News, Gray Houser discusses the history and influences of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.Special shout out to William Teer for giving me the idea and the green light for this episode.

Gray is joined by John Owen Upshaw to discuss Marvel's new Disney+ original Falcon and the Winter Solider that premiered on Disney+ yesterday.Thanks to Disney for providing us with an advance look. 

Gray Houser is joined by Meg Mays to review and discuss Flora and Ulysses & Raya and the Last Dragon.Follow @monorailnews and visit monorailnews.com for the latest Disney news and reviews, and be on the lookout for Gray's upcoming site for Disney travelers with disabilities! Thanks to Disney for giving us early access to these two films!

Gray Houser is joined by Rob from Midway to Main Street (formally Rob Plays) on YouTube to discuss making Disney history content for YouTube in this archival episode.Give us feedback by calling ‪(407) 494-4729‬.

Join Gray Houser and Eddie Sotto as they discuss Disneyland Paris' planned 1920s Main Street U.S.A., a proposed Jean Lafitte overhaul of Tom Sawyer's Island at Disneyland Park in California, and Eddie's breakthrough COVID-19 testing method that would allow guests to go maskless at theme parks, stadiums, and more and bring about the return of fireworks and parades at Disney Parks.

On September 2, 2020, we'll commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, therefore we thought it timely to rerelease this special episode of Magic Time by Monorail News.Join expert Disney historian Jim Korkis and your host, Gray Houser, as they discuss life at the Disney Studio during WWII.Buy Jim's book, "Disney Never Lands: Things Disney Never Built" here.Remember to visit MonorailNews.com for all your Disney Parks news!

Gray 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 individual tastes and ship it directly to your door! You can use the promo code MONORAILNEWS10 for $10 off your entire purchase.

This 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 taste and ship it directly to your door! You can use the promo code MONORAILNEWS10 for $10 off your entire purchase.

Join 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!

Join Gray and Christine (AKA Ivywinter) as they discuss the latest Disney developments including Walt Disney World Resort reopening procedures and policies.

We’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.

Gray 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.

Join 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.

This 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 receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In 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 WorldThe Disney Conservation FundA gas leak at The Brown Derby Restaraunt

This 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.

This 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 and Tim referenced that's full of Tim's work, you can find it here: http://www.timjdelaney.com/tim-delaney-work.pdf.

Kara Lindsay from Disney's Newsies joins Gray Houser to discuss Newsies on Broadway and her career at all levels of professional theatre.

Gray 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.

Gray 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

I 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

Please tune in for a brief programming note.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support

Join 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

This 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

Gray 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

It 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

And 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

Tune 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

Join 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

Gray 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

Demigods 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

Jim 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://anchor.fm/magic-time/support

This 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

In 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

Hey! 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

Listen 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

Gray 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/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magic-time/support

Join 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

Join 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

We 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

This 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's work, you can find it here: http://www.timjdelaney.com/tim-delaney-work.pdf.--- 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

Join 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

Gray'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

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.--- 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

Gray 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

Gray 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.fm/magic-time/support

We’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

Join 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

Every 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

Taylor 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 HouserTwitter: @grayhouserInstagram: @grayhouserTaylor Thomas:Twitter: @taylorethomas--- 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