
WDW Radio: The Disney Podcast for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and More
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, host 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.
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✨ 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.
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Latest episodes

Jun 21, 2016 • 1h 27min
WDW Radio # 450 - Top Ten Things in Walt Disney World Everyone Needs to Do At Least Once
WDW Radio # 450 - Top Ten Things in Walt Disney World Everyone Needs to Do At Least Once Whether you are a first-rime visitor, or have been to Walt Disney World hundreds of times, there are a few things, dare I say a Top Ten list (ish), that everyone should do at least once. This week, we’ll explore our list, and ask you to share your own Walt Disney World bucket list. Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com 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 http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

Jun 13, 2016 • 1h 18min
WDW Radio # 449 - Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction
WDW Radio # 449 - Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction Join in and test your knowledge of Walt Disney World trivia as I invite a listener on to the show to play Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction. Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com 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 http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

Jun 8, 2016 • 2h 6min
WDW Radio # 448 - Live Review of The Boathouse in Disney Springs
WDW Radio # 448 - Live Review of The Boathouse in Disney Springs As Disney Springs continues to evolve into a shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, one of the locations that is helping to shape and define the area of The Boathouse. Join me at the table this week for a live dining review as we sample many of the items on the menu, meet the chef, and discover what makes this dining experience unique. Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com 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 http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

Jun 7, 2016 • 2min
Snack of the Week - Sommerfest in Germany in Epcot's World Showcase
Disney in a Minute with Lou Mongello - http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Our next Snack of the Week takes us to Germany in Epcot's World Showcase, where Oktoberfest is celebrated all year long, so what better way to share in the fun than with a favorite Deutsch delicacy, Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce from Sommerfest?! Have YOU ever tried the strudel? If so, what did you think? (leave your answer in the comments below). If you haven't tried it yet… why not?! :) Like it? Please SHARE it! Thank you for watching! =========================== For more audio, video and live content subscribe to the FREE WDW Radio podcast, named Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! - http://bit.ly/wdwit 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com ------------------------------------- Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello To learn more, work with Lou, or have Lou speak at your event, please visit http://LouMongello.com Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello

May 24, 2016 • 1h 27min
WDW Radio # 447 - Best Unique Snacks in Disneyland
WDW Radio # 447 - Best Unique Snacks in Disneyland Last week, I visited Disneyland to do some research, and as I ate my way through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, I encountered (and devoured) some wonderful sweet and savory treats. So this week, I’ll get by with a little help from my friends and share our choices for the best snacks unique to Disneyland, and then ask YOU to share your favorite as well. Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com 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 http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

May 24, 2016 • 1h 23min
WDW Radio # 446 - Top Ten Walt Disney World Wishes
WDW Radio # 446 - Top Ten Walt Disney World Wishes Join me this week as we let our imaginations run wild in our list of Top Ten Wishes We Want to Come True in Walt Disney World. Beyond simple additions to the parks, we explore our greatest “blue sky” ideas and wishes for what we would bring (or bring back) to Walt Disney World. Of course, I’ll want to hear from YOU, as you’ll have a chance to share wishes of your own. Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com 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 http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

May 24, 2016 • 1h 15min
WDW Radio # 445 - Listener Questions: Disneyland dining, Magic or Fantasy, Halloween Party, The Lost Legendary Years Resort and more!
WDW Radio # 445 - Listener Questions: Disneyland dining, Magic or Fantasy, Halloween Party, The Lost Legendary Years Resort and more! I’ll open up the inbox this week and answer your questions about where and what to eat for a Disneyland first-timer, choosing between the Magic and the Fantasy, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, The lost Legendary Years Resort, free dining, and a new Tomorrowland E-Ticket attraction. I’ll also look for YOU input in helping to answer a few of these questions. Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com 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 http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

Apr 25, 2016 • 1h 32min
WDW Radio # 444 - Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside LIVE Review
WDW Radio # 444 - Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside LIVE Review Join me at the dinner table this week for a live review of Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort. We sample the menu... as in the cocktail, appetizer, entree, and dessert menus (plural), and see how these flavors from the South compare to the real New Orleans. Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com 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 http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

Apr 12, 2016 • 1h 42min
WDW Radio # 443 - Top Ten Resort Lobbies in Walt Disney World
WDW Radio # 443 - Top Ten Resort Lobbies in Walt Disney World From the awe-inspiring to the most detailed, well-themed, relaxing and enjoyable, this week we’re going to virtually explore and discuss our Top Ten Resort Lobbies in Walt Disney World, and ask you to share your favorite. Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com 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 http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

Apr 12, 2016 • 1h 27min
WDW Radio # 442 - Extinct Walt Disney World Things (Other Than Attractions) We Would Bring Back
WDW Radio # 442 - Extinct Walt Disney World Things (Other Than Attractions) We Would Bring Back As Walt Disney World evolves over time, we lose and miss many things that have been lost along etc way. So let’s get a bit nostalgic this week and talk about some things in Walt Disney World other than attractions that may be extinct, but we wish we could bring back. Some you may remember, and some you may have never heard of, and one that sparks some interesting discussion and armchair Imagineering. Of course, I’ll ask what you’d like to bring back as well. Join WDW Radio NATION, get monthly rewards, and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during Lou's LIVE broadcasts Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com 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 http://LouMongello.com ------------------------------------- Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello