WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!
Lou Mongello - Disney Expert
WDW Radio is the award-winning Disney podcast that brings the magic of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars to life. Since 2005, hosted by Lou Mongello – Disney expert, author, speaker, and Podcast Hall of Fame inductee – has been your trusted guide through the parks and beyond.
Each week, tune in for Disney news, vacation planning tips, interviews, trivia, deep dives into Disney history, attraction and dining reviews, hidden park secrets, and more. From first-timer visitors to lifelong fans, this family-friendly podcast shares the tips, stories, secrets, and insights to help you plan smarter, experience more, and feel the magic like never before.
Voted Best Travel Podcast 9 years in a row, WDW Radio also features a blog, videos, live shows, community meetups, group cruises, and special Disney fan events around the world.
WDW Radio has welcomed legendary guests including Julie Andrews, Tony Baxter, Marty Sklar, Alan Menken, Richard Sherman, Paige O’Hara, Jodi Benson, Kevin Feige, Ashley Eckstein, and countless Imagineers, Cast Members, actors, producers, and creators who bring Disney magic to life.
Explore Lou’s books (Walt Disney World Trivia, The Disney Interviews, 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World) and virtual Audio Tours at WDWRadio.com.
Lou is also the founder of the Dream Team Project, which has raised more than $550,000 to grant wishes for children to visit Walt Disney World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Start listening now to discover the stories, secrets, and magic that make the Disney Parks, Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars truly unforgettable.
🎙️ Learn more at WDWRadio.com
✨ Lou Mongello is an acclaimed keynote speaker and founder of Momentum – a transformative platform of events, coaching, courses, content, and community. He provides creators and entrepreneurs with practical guidance and inspiration to help turn passion into profession, build an audience with purpose, and grow a meaningful, sustainable business.
As a speaker, Lou shares powerful business and leadership lessons from the Disney Parks and Walt Disney himself, helping organizations improve storytelling, customer experience, company culture, and innovation through unforgettable, actionable presentations.
🔗 Discover more at LouMongello.com
Each week, tune in for Disney news, vacation planning tips, interviews, trivia, deep dives into Disney history, attraction and dining reviews, hidden park secrets, and more. From first-timer visitors to lifelong fans, this family-friendly podcast shares the tips, stories, secrets, and insights to help you plan smarter, experience more, and feel the magic like never before.
Voted Best Travel Podcast 9 years in a row, WDW Radio also features a blog, videos, live shows, community meetups, group cruises, and special Disney fan events around the world.
WDW Radio has welcomed legendary guests including Julie Andrews, Tony Baxter, Marty Sklar, Alan Menken, Richard Sherman, Paige O’Hara, Jodi Benson, Kevin Feige, Ashley Eckstein, and countless Imagineers, Cast Members, actors, producers, and creators who bring Disney magic to life.
Explore Lou’s books (Walt Disney World Trivia, The Disney Interviews, 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World) and virtual Audio Tours at WDWRadio.com.
Lou is also the founder of the Dream Team Project, which has raised more than $550,000 to grant wishes for children to visit Walt Disney World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Start listening now to discover the stories, secrets, and magic that make the Disney Parks, Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars truly unforgettable.
🎙️ Learn more at WDWRadio.com
✨ Lou Mongello is an acclaimed keynote speaker and founder of Momentum – a transformative platform of events, coaching, courses, content, and community. He provides creators and entrepreneurs with practical guidance and inspiration to help turn passion into profession, build an audience with purpose, and grow a meaningful, sustainable business.
As a speaker, Lou shares powerful business and leadership lessons from the Disney Parks and Walt Disney himself, helping organizations improve storytelling, customer experience, company culture, and innovation through unforgettable, actionable presentations.
🔗 Discover more at LouMongello.com
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Dec 6, 2020 • 2h 30min
WDW Radio # 612 - Our Disney Collections, Disney Treasures, and Collecting Disney
WDW Radio # 612 - Our Disney Collections, Disney Treasures, and Collecting Disney This week, I invite you to join us as we discuss our "Disney Treasures" - collectibles, collections, and favorite items we have acquired over the years from the Disney Parks, Marvel, and Star Wars. We'll not only share stories of when, why, and how we added them to our collections, but the why they are important, and valuable to us. We'll also discuss collecting in general, including why we collect, how we display, defining "value," how to, Holy Grails, and more. I'll then share how YOU can virtually display and share your collection in and with our community. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio web site! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and call-in Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook.com/WDWRadio WDWRadio.com/Community Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello
Nov 25, 2020 • 1h 41min
WDW Radio # 611 - Resort Report: Disney's Riviera Resort
WDW Radio # 611 - Resort Report: Disney's Riviera Resort I'll introduce a new segment this week, the Resort Report, and begin with our first, and one of my favorites - Disney's Riviera Resort. I'll explain what the new segment entails, including the additional, complementary content beyond the show. We'll then look at our Ten Reasons to Stay at Disney's Riviera Resort, including guides, guidance, helpful hints, reviews, and opinions. I'll then invite you to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions as well. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio web site! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and call-in Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook.com/WDWRadio WDWRadio.com/Community Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello
Nov 17, 2020 • 2h 1min
WDW Radio # 610 - The Music of EPCOT: Future World - Part 2
WDW Radio # 610 - The Music of EPCOT: Future World - Part 2 In Part 2 of our journey through the Music of Future World in EPCOT, we head to the west side of the park and take an in-depth look at the songs, scores, and background music, both past and present from the Imagination pavilion, The Land, The Living Seas, Innoventions, and Communicore, as well as the Fountain of Nations. From shows to attractions, we will look at what music has come and gone, how it has changed, the songs, singers, songwriters, and stories. I will then ask you to share some of your favorites as well. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio web site! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and call-in Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook.com/WDWRadio WDWRadio.com/Community Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello
Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 30min
WDW Radio # 609 - The Music of EPCOT: Future World - Part 1
WDW Radio # 609 - The Music of EPCOT: Future World - Part 1 In my continuing series highlighting the music of Walt Disney World, this week we begin our journey through EPCOT, as we make our way through Future World. Together, we will take a virtual tour of the park, and look at the songs, scores, and background music, both past and present. We'll also look at not just the genesis and evolution of the music in the park, shows, and attractions, but the masterful composers and arrangers behind it. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio web site! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and call-in Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook.com/WDWRadio WDWRadio.com/Community Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello
Nov 2, 2020 • 1h 42min
WDW Radio # 608 - Top Ten Quiet Spots in Walt Disney World
WDW Radio # 608 - Top Ten Quiet Spots in Walt Disney World Sometimes you just need to get away from it all... which may be one of the reasons you go to Walt Disney World in the first place. But even when you're there, you may just want (or need) to sit back, relax, and find a quiet place and time to unwind, recline, or maybe even get some work done. So this week, we'll share our Top Ten Quiet Spots in Walt Disney World. From the parks to the resorts to Disney Springs, we'll share our favorites, and a few hidden locations, and ask you to share yours as well. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio Site, Show, and Community! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and CALL-IN Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook.com/WDWRadio WDWRadio.com/Community Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello
Oct 26, 2020 • 1h 26min
WDW Radio # 607 - Listener Email: History, Architecture, Extinct Attractions
WDW Radio # 607 - Listener Email: History, Architecture, Extinct Attractions I open up the inbox and answer your questions this week, including some about Space Mountain history, Cosplay in the Disney Parks, Disney architecture books, Sleeping Beauty Castle backwards, build a lightsaber, Walt Disney World Citizen Test, a lost EPCOT attraction and character, attractions that are better at night, and the oldest email in the inbox. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio Site, Show, and Community! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and CALL-IN Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook.com/WDWRadio WDWRadio.com/Community Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello
Oct 20, 2020 • 2h 3min
WDW Radio # 606 - The History of Halloween in the Disney Parks
WDW Radio # 606 - The History of Halloween in the Disney Parks We celebrate the "spirit" of the season as we look back at the history of Halloween in the Disney Parks, from Disneyland's "Parade of the Pumpkins" to the many iterations and locations in Walt Disney World, and the vastly different celebrations in the Disney Parks worldwide. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio Site, Show, and Community! WDWRadio.com/Community - Join the community and conversation WDWRadio.com/Support - Join the WDW Radio NATION to get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch, chat and CALL-IN Wednesdays 7:30pm ET on Facebook LIVE WDWRadio.com/Events - Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, links and photos 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks Disney102.com - 102 Ways to Save Money on your next Disney vacation THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! - Twitter.com/LouMongello - Facebook.com/WDWRadio - WDWRadio.com/Community - Instagram.com/LouMongello - YouTube.com/WDWRadio - Pinterest.com/LouMongello - LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello
Oct 6, 2020 • 1h 39min
WDW Radio # 605 - The Original Dreamfinder, Ron Schneider
WDW Radio # 605 - The Original Dreamfinder, Ron Schneider As we celebrated Walt Disney World’s 49th birthday on October 1, I wanted to look back at not just one of the resort’s most popular attractions, but characters as well. The Dreamfinder (and good right arm, Figment) were created for the new Journey Into Imagination attraction in Epcot in 1983, and ushered in a sense of wonder and fun the likes of which the park had never seen before. And helping to create that spark of imagination was Ron Schneider, the original Dreamfinder. Ron joined me live in Magic Kingdom for the anniversary, and shares stories that paint a colorful picture tracing the origins of the attraction and character, as well as his years in the parks, to working with Tony Baxter, and the day that Michael Jackson asked to meet Dreamfinder. We also discuss the future of the attraction, characters, and EPCOT, Walt, and so much more.
Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 15min
WDW Radio # 604 - Things You Can’t Believe Ever Happened in Walt Disney World: Part 2
We continue our look at the weird, wild, interesting, and bizarre things that have happened and existed in Walt Disney World history. This week, we visit Disney-MGM Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and venture outside the parks to the Disney Village Marketplace and Pleasure Island. We'll also see how much you remember, never experienced, or can’t believe you ever saw. And of course, I’ll ask you to share some of your personal memories as well!
Sep 22, 2020 • 1h 42min
WDW Radio # 603 - Things You Can’t Believe Ever Happened in Walt Disney World: Part 1
We look at some of the interesting, unique, funny, and just plain weird things that have happened in Walt Disney World throughout its history. From shows to parades, characters, events, and more, this is a fun look back at some things you think you may remember, and others you may have tried to forget.
