Magic Time with Gray Houser

Join Gray Houser and Disney experts from Monorail News and beyond as they get together and discuss everything Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney+, and everything else Disney. It's magic time!

REVIEW: Disney’s Cruella

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

06-03
22:42

The History and Influences of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

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.Support the Show.

04-26
26:31

Falcon and the Winter Solider Review

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. Support the Show.

03-20
19:22

SCREENERS!!! (Flora and Ulysses & Raya and the Last Dragon review)

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!Support the Show.

03-05
52:34

From the Archives: Making Magic with Rob Plays

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.Support the Show.

09-26
42:51

Eddie Sotto Talks About His Time as a Disney Imagineer and His Breakthrough COVID-19 Test on the Horizon

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.Support the Show.

09-12
47:39

From the Archives: Walt Goes to War: Disney During WWII

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!Support the Show.

08-29
01:13:01

Talking Disney and Permutations with Len Testa, Founder of TouringPlans.com

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 ind...

08-15
46:54

A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes with Maiah Wynne

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 a...

08-01
41:30

Interview with Don Carson (Lead Designer of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland)

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!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.Support the Show.

07-04
53:32

Disney During a Pandemic with Christine (AKA Ivywinter)

Join 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.Support the Show.

06-20
37:42

From the Archives: Dispelling Malicious Myths About Walt Disney with Jim Korkis

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.Support the Show.

06-06
01:18:37

Onward, To The Movies!

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.Support the Show.

05-23
42:28

What was Walt like? An Interview with Disney Legend Rolly Crump

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.Support the Show.

05-09
24:41

Joe Lanzisero - Creator of Mystic Manor and More

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 ...

04-25
59:03

Monorail News LIVE Replay: The NBA At Walt Disney World? It Might Not Be As Crazy As You Think.

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 RestarauntSupport the Show.

04-22
31:05

From the Archives: Bring On The Monsters with Kristin Stokes

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.Support the Show.

04-12
47:13

From the Archives: Discovering Discoveryland with Disney Imagineer Tim Delaney

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 ...

03-28
01:29:57

Carrying the Banner with Kara Lindsay from Disney's Newsies on Broadway

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

03-14
26:46

Looking Ahead with Alicia Stella from Orlando ParkStop

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.Support the Show.

02-29
43:39

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