The Monorail Minute Podcast
The Monorail Minute Podcast
Clayton King
Welcome to The Monorail Minute Podcast - a podcast about all things Disney Parks. All shows are ~15-20 minutes in length, the duration of one trip around the Resort Monorail Loop at the Walt Disney World Resort.Show Schedule:Monday: Magical MondayTuesday & Thursday: Disney Parks NewsWednesday: Disney HistoryFriday: Best & Worst Rankings
Episode 21 - Magical Monday: Disney Cast Member Stories/Secrets!
On today's edition of Magical Monday on The Monorail Minute Podcast, we review some stories from cast members that detail some secrets, cool events, and heartwarming moments. I hope you enjoy!
Jun 12, 2023
20 min
Episode 20 - Fun Friday: Best of the 5 Senses at Disney Parks
On today's episode of Fun Friday on The Monorail Minute Podcast, I discuss my favorite Disney parks things for each of the 5 senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. What are your favorites?
Jun 9, 2023
20 min
Episode 19 - Thursday News Day (6/8/23)
On today's episode of Thursday News Day on The Monorail Minute Podcast, we discuss the latest Disney news stories, including: a new discounted ticket offering at Disneyland for California residents, Disney partnering with Apple on the Vision Pro, some unfortunate park behavior from influencers, and more!
Jun 8, 2023
25 min
Episode 18 - History Wednesday: Reflecting on the World in 1955 When Disneyland Opened
On today's History Wednesday edition of The Monorail Minute Podcast, we reflect on what the world looked like when Disneyland first opened in the summer of 1955. Enjoy!
Jun 7, 2023
16 min
Episode 17 - Tuesday News Day (6/6/23)
On today's latest Tuesday News Day edition of The Monorail Minute Podcast, we discuss the biggest Disney news stories of the day, including: some significant Pixar employees getting impacted by recent layoffs, the amazing backstory on WDW's new blind chef, recent celebrity sightings at the parks, and more!
Jun 6, 2023
18 min
Episode 16 - Magical Monday IV: Unforgettable Cast Member Interactions
Welcome to the fourth episode of Magical Monday on The Monorail Minute Podcast! Each week, we devote Monday's episode to what people call the "Disney difference" - aspects of Disney parks and resorts that are unique and make a vacation special. This week, we highlight a few wholesome and uplifting stories of cast members going above and beyond to brighten the day of guests. I hope you enjoy! If you'd like to share a story of your own, please reach out to [email protected].
Jun 5, 2023
17 min
Episode 15 - Fun Friday: Reviewing Ranking of Top Disneyland Roller Coasters
For today's edition of Fun Friday on The Monorail Minute Podcast, we review a recently published article that ranks the 6 Disneyland roller coasters from worst to best. Tune in to hear about my thoughts on the list overall, as well as my own personal ranking of the attractions.
Jun 2, 2023
20 min
Episode 14 - Thursday News Day (6/1/23)
On this Thursday News Day Edition of The Monorail Minute Podcast, we discuss the latest Disney news stories, including: a guest leaving their ride vehicle on Splash Mountain, details about the 2024 dining plan, the "new" Pixar hotel in Disneyland, and more!
Jun 1, 2023
19 min
Episode 13 - History Wednesday III: WDW Ticket Prices Over Time
Welcome to our third edition of History Wednesday on The Monorail Minute Podcast. Today, we discuss the cost of Walt Disney World park tickets over time. When WDW opened in 1971, the average ticket price was $3.50, or ~$26 in today's Dollars. At the same time, gasoline was $0.36 per gallon, and the average household income in the United States was ~$9,100. How does that compare to the '80s? 90s? Today? Tune in to find out!
May 31, 2023
18 min
Episode 12 - Magical Monday III: Unforgettable Cast Member Interactions
Welcome to the third episode of Magical Monday on The Monorail Minute Podcast! Each week, we devote Monday's episode to what people call the "Disney difference" - aspects of Disney parks and resorts that are unique and make a vacation special. This week, we highlight a few wholesome and uplifting stories of cast members going above and beyond to brighten the day of guests. I hope you enjoy! If you'd like to share a story of your own, please reach out to [email protected]. Please note: given the Memorial Day holiday, there will be NO EPISODE for tomorrow, Tuesday 5/30. This episode is serving as a hybrid Monday/Tuesday episode. Regularly scheduled programming will resume on Wednesday for History Wednesday. Thanks!
May 29, 2023
18 min
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