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If you're tired of the pixie dust and balloons when it comes to theme park discussions, you've found the right place. Here at Off The Monorails, we like to pull pack the curtain on the theme park narrative and have real-world talks about the inner workings and how those factors can impact your experience of the parks for you and your family with to provide a realistic, adult perspective. Lean on our personal experiences as we guide you through these fantasy lands. So follow along and laugh w ...
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Refuge OTM is a faith-based community radio and media ministry committed to teaching sound biblical doctrine and spreading the gospel message. We challenge the current belief system through true Biblical exploration. We stick to Biblical and God-honoring doctrine and do away with doctrine created by man. Refuge is an evangelical ministry serving local communities, as well as reaching global audiences through internet radio broadcasting.
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It's that time of year (a little later than we're accustom to) for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We take you through all of the food and beverage options available at this year's edition to see what we think is worth spending your money on and which items we could probably pass. Plus we cover all the special events and happening aro…
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We're breaking down all the major announcements from the 2024 edition of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience with the help of our good friend, Ryan from For The Love Of Theme Parks. Since Ryan was personally there in person on the D23 Expo floor and attended the Parks Panel and Legends Panel, we thought we'd invite him on to pick his brain and …
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Welcome to our Reimagining series where we decide what attractions we're going to Keep, Demolish, or Reimagine - randomly. Have you ever been at the parks at Walt Disney World and thought to yourself "I really like this ride, but I wish it had this instead", or "I really don't care for this attraction; I wish it was something cooler." Well we're pu…
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On this episode, we try our hand at predicting what will be announced at the 2024 D23 Expo and what we would like to see - call it a pipe-dream if you will. There has also been a litany of Disney news released lately so we have a lot to discuss. Welcome to this edition of OTM Happy Hour! WDW Halloween Foodie Guide Visit the Website for The Shop & T…
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We recently got the opportunity to stay at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows thanks to our good friends at DVC Rental Store. With their help, we were able to stay in a Deluxe Studio Villa and not only enjoy everything the resort had to offer, but Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios as well. We also had the pleasure of taking over the …
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We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with one of our long time listeners, Alex, to discuss her recent trip to Disneyland Paris. This was her first time visiting a Disney park outside of the United States, and with plans to already be in the area, she jumped at the chance to go. This is the perfect listen for anyone who is planning a trip to…
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We all got the chance (separately) to visit Walt Disney World during 4th of July this year - all in very different capacities. Justin spent some time at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom ringing in Independence Day 2024, while Jordan and his family had an AirBnB to enjoy all weekend long. And on today's episode, we're talking about all o…
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Disney recently announced major changes to Genie+, their "skip the line" system that they have been using since the parks reopened in 2020 post-pandemic closures. To date, Genie+ has been met with mixed emotions, as it was the first time Disney had charged for a "skip the line" service. Well, starting July 23, 2024 visitors to Walt Disney World and…
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Have you ever wanted to plan the "best stay ever" for a trip to the Magic Kingdom and a stay at a Magic Kingdom Resort area hotel? Well we here at OTM have decided to sit down and plan the perfect travel itinerary for a one-night summer stay at one of best resorts on Walt Disney World property. Maybe this can help guide you with your own trip plann…
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A few weeks ago we said goodbye to the 2024 edition of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. And with multiple visits from all three of us behind us, we are ready to give our final thoughts on everything to do with this year's edition. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3J…
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Ryan is back to continue our discussion about his first experience sailing with Disney Cruise Line and share his time aboard the Disney Wish. We pickup the trip on night two of the sailing from Nassau, Bahamas. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N …
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We're back with another trip recap, and this time Ryan is back to talk about his first experience sailing with Disney Cruise Line and share his time aboard the Disney Wish. He and his family sailed from Port Canaveral, FL to Nassau, Bahamas and Disney's Castaway Cay on a 4-night itinerary. So sit back and enjoy - Visit the Website for The Shop & Th…
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On this OTM Happy Hour, we sit down, enjoy a cold drink and talk about food, drinks, and a lot Disney news - including Tiana's Bayou Adventure previews. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N X https://bit.ly/3G7gOxQ TikTok https://bit.ly/3n4WJRp Joi…
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Not only are we bringing you a new episode of our resort series, where we cover all of the Walt Disney World resorts - we're talking about TWO resorts today - Disney's Yacht Club Resort & Disney's Beach Club Resort! Both of these resorts have some unique offerings and share quite a bit of amenities as well. So hang on, because we have a double-dose…
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Have you ever been at the parks at Walt Disney World and thought to yourself "I really like this ride, but I wish it had this instead", or "I really don't care for this attraction; I wish it was something cooler." Well we're putting our Imagineering hats on and rethinking The Most Magical Place on Earth - welcome to our Reimagining series! Visit th…
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Have you ever wanted to know where to find that really unique souvenir or that very special keepsake to take back or send to a friend or loved one? Walt Disney World is full of gift shops, ranging from a variety of specialties. Well we're here to bring you some of our favorite, most unique gift shops that we absolutely love visiting every chance we…
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Today we follow the monorail line to our resort in our resort series, Disney's Contemporary Resort - a Walt Disney World opening day resort. It's hard to not notice Disney's Contemporary Resort; from its unique structure to its proximity to Magic Kingdom, and of course the fact that the monorail goes through the middle! But everyone wants to know, …
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With draft season upon us, we decided to throw a little draft party of our own and create the ultimate Disney park using elements from the parks. If you could choose a park icon to build your theme park around what would you choose? Would you go with the classic Castle? Or would you opt for the lighting spectacular (and ride) of Spaceship Earth? It…
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If you're like us, sometimes it's hard to find availability, or you just may not have the budget to stay at a Walt Disney World owned resort. So we decided to share some of our favorite alternative hotels and resorts that can still get you close to the Disney bubble, without the Disney price tag - or when you just may want to try something a little…
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Lately there has been soooo much Disney news we decided to jam it all into one episode. See what you think about the latest Disney news and rumors. And if that wasn't enough, Ryan shares what it was like visiting Walt Disney World during Easter. All that and more is waiting for you on this episode - take a listen. Visit the Website for The Shop & T…
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On this episode, we wrap up our mini series with Jordan's recount of his final days aboard the Disney Wish and his first experience at Disney's Castaway Cay. Then come with us to see what he did after the cruise (we'll give you a hint, he stayed at a Walt Disney World resort none of us have ever stayed at). Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog…
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Today we continue a multi-part mini series as we follow Jordan on Day 2 aboard the Disney Wish. Let's see what he did with his while the ship was at port in Nassau, Bahamas. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N Twitter https://bit.ly/3G7gOxQ TikTok…
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LET'S SET SAIL! Today we begin a multi-part mini series as we take an adventure on the high seas with Jordan as he recaps his first day and night aboard the Disney Wish. This was Jordan's first time sailing with Disney Cruise Lines so if you're thinking about sailing with DCL anytime soon, this episode is for you. Visit the Website for The Shop & T…
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It's time for us to visit Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival for the first time in 2024 and Ryan is ready dish out everything he tried during his family's most recent trip to Walt Disney World. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N Twi…
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Today we put a little spin on our recent "Most Underrated" series, but this time we're flipping to the other side of the coin and giving you our personal picks for "The Most Overrated Restaurants at Walt Disney World". That's right - this episode is all about shining a light on all of the restaurants everyone talks about that you shouldn't waste yo…
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We talk a lot about food on this podcast, and for good reason. Walt Disney World Resort is home to some amazing dining options, and the most important meal of the day shouldn't be skipped here. But where should you spend your time and money for breakfast (and brunch) and Walt Disney World? Whether your visiting a resort or venturing to the parks or…
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We continue our resort series with the next Deluxe Resort on our list at Walt Disney World; the beautiful oasis that is Disney's Polynesian Village Resort - an opening day resort. Disney's Polynesian Village Resort gets plenty of attention, deservedly so, but what does it really have to offer? Should you really condider staying there? We answer tha…
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Spring is in the air and that means EPCOT'S International Flower and Garden Festival is here. While we hate to say goodbye to FARTS, Flower & Garden represents the evolution of the year and the roll into warmer weather and sets a stunning showcase of botanical displays for everyone to enjoy. This festival always offers some great activities for the…
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Today we continue our "Most Underrated" series we're calling with "The Most Underrated Restaurants at Walt Disney World Resorts. That's right - this episode is all about shining a light on all of the most slept on restaurants at the resorts, from Quick Service to Character Dining experiences. If you're looking for that hidden gem for your next Disn…
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Welcome to the premiere of a new series we're calling The Most Underrated at Walt Disney World; and to kick it off today, we're highlighting what we believe to be the most underrated restaurants in the parks at Walt Disney World. If you're looking for that hidden gem for your next Disney trip, this might just be the episode for you. Visit the Websi…
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Want to know what's worth getting and what food or drink items you should skip at this year's Festival of the Arts at Epcot? On this episode, we provide our opinions on everything we ate and drank at the festival. We also provide highlights of the artists at work, which are just incredible, and absolutely a highlight of the festival activities. Vis…
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On this episode, we bring our $50 challenge over to Walt Disney World's entertainment district, Disney Springs. But for this challenge, we put a little twist on it - where would be the best place to spend all $50 at Disney Springs. There are some great restaurants at Disney Springs, but where can you get the most value for your dollar? Visit the We…
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We're back with another edition of the $50 challenge to have the best day at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Now this park might just be one of the most underrated at Disney World when it comes to food, attractions, and more, but we're here to shine a light on just how great of an experience you can have at this theme park; all with only $50 in your pocke…
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It's January, and that means EPCOT'S International Festival of the Arts is here. One of our favorite festivals of the year, Festival of the Arts is one that we have been looking very much forward to. It always offers some great activities for the entire family along with some great food and drink items. On today's episode, we break down the entire …
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This episode has been two years in the making! It's time to party as we celebrate our 100th episode, OTM Happy Hour style - and we may even have an old friend stopping by to hang out for the occasion. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N Twitter ht…
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What a year 2023 has been! We saw so many changes at Walt Disney World and got to experience so many new things. We also said goodbye to a lot of favorites and the news wire was always buzzing. Enjoy this look-back at the year that was in 2023 and maybe, what the new year has in store for us. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorai…
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We're back with another edition of the $50 challenge to have the best day at Disney's Hollywood Studios. From food to souvenirs, you can do it all on a budget. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N Twitter https://bit.ly/3G7gOxQ TikTok https://bit.l…
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We're huge fans of the holiday season at Walt Disney World, especially all of the unique holiday overlays on some of the attractions and restaurants. To be honest, we don't think there are enough overlays, so we took it upon ourselves to don our imaginary Imagineering hats and design our own holiday overlay concepts. Visit the Website for The Shop …
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Walt Disney World has quickly become one of the best foodie destinations. And sometimes, whether it be for a special occasion or maybe you just want that elevated experience, Walt Disney World offers Signature Dining establishments. These restaurants, which can be found across property (including inside parks and resorts), offer some of the best fo…
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There are so many things to do at Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season. You might think you have to go to the parks to enjoy it, but there are plenty of activites and sights to enjoy without a park ticket. In today's episode, we discuss many of those activities and some of our personal experiences celebrating Christmas at Walt Disney …
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We're back with another edition of the $50 challenge to have the best day at EPCOT. From food to souvenirs, you can do it all on a budget. Plus we give our thoughts and reactions to the event everyone is talking about, Disney's Jollywood Nights Event at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Foll…
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Snoap is in the air! The holiday season is here and that means it's time for a new festival season at EPCOT. This year's edition of the Festival of the Holidays is here and we're here to preview the full menus, activities, and everything that goes with the festival. We also give our final thoughts on this year's Food & Wine Festival. Enjoy! Visit t…
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It's time for a little OTM Happy Hour, where just sit down, enjoy a cold drink and talk about anything and everything; from current news and events from Walt Disney World and much more. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N Twitter https://bit.ly/3G…
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We continue our resort series with the next Deluxe Resort on our list at Walt Disney World; none-other than Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Grand Flo is synonymous with Walt Disney World at this point. It's been featured in plenty of TV shows and music videos, and is a huge focal point of Seven Seas Lagoon. But even though it's stature and l…
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Just back from an adults-only trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate his wedding anniversary, Ryan fills us in on everything he and his wife did during their 4-day trip to the parks. They got their first experience with this year's edition of Food & Wine Festival, ventured to Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, and dined at the signature restauran…
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We're fresh off a quick trip to Walt Disney World where we got to experience some of our favorite attractions and even some new restaurants. Relax and take a listen as we review our time at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Dinner at Topolino's tErrace - Flavors of the Riviera, Breakfast at Steakhouse 71, and Magic Kingdom. Visit the Website for The Shop…
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We make a long awaited return to our resort series, and we've now made it to the Deluxe Resort category at Walt Disney World. We couldn't think of a better resort to start with than Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge; one of the most unique resorts you will find, this resort is one of our absolute favorites - take a listen to see exactly why. Visit the …
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Disney Eats: Hispanic & Latin Heritage Month Foodie Guide: https://bit.ly/3rtGX89 Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N Twitter https://bit.ly/3G7gOxQ TikTok https://bit.ly/3n4WJRp [Support] Patreon - Become a Member today! - https://bit.ly/3owsiXZ …
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Walt Disney World is full of different transportation methods; some get you to the parks, some get you to the resorts, and some to both - and even more. Well, depending on where you're at in The Bubble, some transportation methods could be better than others. Disney Eats: Hispanic & Latin Heritage Month Foodie Guide: https://bit.ly/3rtGX89 Visit th…
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On this edition of the Off The Monorails podcast, we dig into the archives for the things we wish we could bring back to Walt Disney World - from attractions, to events, to food and beverage, we cover it all. The only thing left to answer, WHAT WOULD YOU BRING BACK TO WALT DISNEY WORLD? Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com…
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