Monday Morning Monorail Podcast

In this episode of the Monday Morning Monorail podcast, Justin, Landon and Stephers discuss recent experiences at Walt Disney World and share their excitement for the upcoming Halloween season. They talk about central Florida theme park news, focusing on the Halloween food offerings at Walt Disney World as well as Universal's big reveal of the last world for Epic Universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic. In this final part of the conversation, Justin shares his thoughts on SeaWorld's Penguin Trek ride and the Universal Mega Movie Parade.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Recent Experiences
12:44 Dealing with Unpredictable Weather at Walt Disney World
16:49 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Foodie Guide
26:07 Sold Out Dates for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
27:25 Takumi-Tei Menu and Price Changes
32:25 Restaurant Marrakesh Reopens as a Guest Seating Area
35:42 Single Rider Line No Longer Offered for Rise of the Resistance
38:36 Justin Shares His Thoughts on The Country Bears Musical Jamboree
42:33 New Shoulder Buddy Available at Universal Studios Resort
43:30 Lil Boo Merch
45:08 Universal Shares Details on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic Land
57:35 Wand Discussion
01:05:41 Justin Shares His Penguin Trek Review

01:11:40 Justin Shares His Mega Movie Parade Review

01:19:00 Plans for Future Growth

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In this episode of the Monday Morning Monorail podcast, Justin Monorail discusses various news and updates from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando. He talks about the refurbishment of Peter Pan's Flight and the updated Native American scene. He also mentions the release of the foodie guide for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and the upcoming Monsters Inc. land in Hollywood Studios. Justin shares his thoughts on the potential removal of the Muppets from Hollywood Studios and the expansion of Cars in Frontierland. Justin then does his best Stephers impression as he talks about a new dining inclusive vacation package at Universal Orlando, and the Passholder Appreciation Night at Universal Studios.

Chapters

00:00 Intro and Business
06:26 Refurbished Peter Pan's Flight
09:24 Exciting Food and Wine Options
12:04 Mixed Reactions to Potential Replacement of Muppets
18:28 Concept Artwork Reveals Cars Expansion
21:29 Preserving Play Areas for Children
26:27 New Dining Inclusive Vacation Package at Universal Orlando
31:17 First Look at Stardust Racers
34:04 SeaWorld Orlando's Event Lineup for 2025
36:13 Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Night Experience
45:30 Outro

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Keywords

Disney, theme parks, news, updates, Peter Pan's Flight, Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Monsters Inc. land, Muppets, Cars expansion, Frontierland, open play areas, kids, theme parks, Disney, Universal Orlando, dining package, Passholder Appreciation Night, nighttime spectacular, SeaWorld Orlando, events

This week Justin, Landon and Stephers are joined by a very special guest to share the big news about the future of the Monday Morning Monorail Podcast. We also embrace the festive spirit and share all the Christmas cheer that is coming to Walt Disney World for the holiday season!

This week Landon the Doz Doane brings you headlines from the friendly confines of the Monday Morning Monorail newsroom while Justin Monorail and Stephers report from the field. Stephers shares her thoughts on Disney's Animal Kingdom and whether or not she believes it's a full day park. Justin and Stephers give the Rise of the Resistance single rider line a go, and finally Cocktail Bob, Stephers and Justin share their thoughts on the Halloween Horror Nights Private RIP tour.

Summary

In this episode of the Monday Morning Monorail podcast, the Justin, Landon and Stephers discuss the start of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and their favorite food and drink options. They also mention the Eat to the Beat concert series and the different acts performing throughout the festival. In the second half of the show, Justin shares his experience attending night 1 of Halloween Horror Nights 33. They discuss the changes to the stay and scream process, the scare factor of the Insidious and Ghostbusters houses, and the overall atmosphere of the event.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Lighthearted Banter
00:56 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
04:10 Eat to the Beat Concert Series
07:06 The Muppets Brewing Lab and Merchandise
15:02 Coastal Eats: Seafood Delights
17:57 Fry Flight at the Fry Basket
18:54 Exploring the Culinary Delights of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
22:12 Do it for the gram, do it for the talk, do it for the vine
25:18 The Underwhelming Design of Communicore Hall as a Festival Center
28:20 Family-Friendly Activities and Offerings at the Food & Wine Festival
29:42 Finding the Perfect Balance: Food, Drinks, and Sit-Down Dining at the Festival
36:23 Epcot Atmosphere and Theming
39:46 Universal's Mega Movie Parade
44:48 Challenges with Stay and Scream at Halloween Horror Nights
56:17 Highlights of Insidious and Ghostbusters Houses at Halloween Horror Nights
01:02:41 Favorite Houses, Scare Zones, and Food Options
01:07:04 Scary and Fun Experiences in the Houses and Scare Zones
01:08:50 Delicious Food Options to Try
01:18:12 Most and Least Anticipated Houses
01:24:25 Future Plans for Halloween Horror Nights

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