WDW Radio: The Disney Podcast for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and More

WDW Radio # 416 - What We Learned At and About Disney's D23 Expo 2015 - August 23, 2015 The fourth Disney D23 Expo was held last weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center, and once again guests from all 50 states and 28 countries came together to celebrate all things Disney. This week, join us around the table as we revisit and recap the event, and discuss some of the many things we learned at and about the Expo. From movies to theme parks to Disney fandom and everything in between, there were many things we took away (literally and figuratively) from the D23 Expo including Star Wars Land, Toy Story Land, Shanghai, Disney Legends, animation, live action, Disney Infinity 3.0 and much, much more! Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page 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 Get the NEW Tomorrowland Walt Disney World Audio Tour at http://WDWRadio.com/Tomorrowland 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/WDWRadio YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello.com Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

WDW Radio # 415 - 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Disney Legend Mary Blair - August 9, 2015 As Disney prepares to induct a new class of Disney Legends during the upcoming D23 Expo, this week I’ll begin a new series where we focus on the life, legacy, and talents of some of the Disney Legends who have contributed to the films, parks and overall magic of Disney. This week, we’ll begin the series as we look at one of Walt Disney’s favorite artists, Mary Blair, whose amazing use of color and design contributed to Cinderella, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, it’s a small world and much more. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page 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 Get the NEW Tomorrowland Walt Disney World Audio Tour at http://WDWRadio.com/Tomorrowland 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/WDWRadio YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello.com Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

Walt Disney World Snack of the Week - Cheshire Cupcake Cake Cup - Disney in a Minute with Lou Mongello - http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Snack of the Week - Cheshire Cupcake Cake Cup at the Cheshire Café near the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Have you tried it? What's your favorite flavor? Share your comments on Twitter @LouMongello or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 To learn more, 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/WDWRadio Instagram: http://instagram.com/LouMongello Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello To learn more or work with Lou, visit http://LouMongello.com Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello

WDW Radio # 414 - 10 Ways To Get The Most Out of Disney’s D23 Expo 2015 - July 26, 2015 Disney’s D23 Expo returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 14-16 and I will be back again this year, both as a guest and broadcasting the event at http://D23ExpoLIVE.com. And with so much to see and do as so many different parts of the Disney Company come together to celebrate the past, present and future, it can get a bit overwhelming. So this week, we’re going to share 10 ways to help you get the most our of the D23 Expo. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page 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 Get the NEW Tomorrowland Walt Disney World Audio Tour at http://WDWRadio.com/Tomorrowland 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/WDWRadio YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello.com Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

WDW Radio # 413 - Live Review and Interviews at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom - July 19, 2015 Disney’s Animal Kingdom is undergoing unprecedented growth, with excitement building for the world of Pandora, set to open in a few years. But recently, another new section of the park, Harambe Market, opened, and this week, I invite you to join me for a live review of this wonderfully immersive environment, well-crafted backstory and African-inspired street food. I’ll also share interviews with an Imagineer and the Executive Show Producer for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as the Chef de Cuisine, and Steven Miller from Walt Disney World merchandise who shares some unique souvenir items that you can enjoy, cook, and eat! Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page 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 Get the NEW Tomorrowland Walt Disney World Audio Tour at http://WDWRadio.com/Tomorrowland 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/WDWRadio YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Instagram: http://Instagram.com/LouMongello.com Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

Hidden Treasure - The Chapeau Party Line Phone http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Some of Walt Disney World's most wonderful details are hiding in plain sight, and offer curious guests a fun surprise. Lou Mongello takes you into The Chapeau hat shop on Main Street, USA to help you find (and listen to) the party line phone. Did You Know... The Chapeau's street address is No. 63 -- a tribute to the year that Disney's "Summer Magic" was released. According to the backstory of Main Street, the character of Nancy Carey from the film is the proprietor of the hat shop. Did you know about the phone? Have you ever picked it up and listened in? What are some of YOUR favorite Hidden Treasures in Walt Disney World? Share them on Twitter @LouMongello or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 To learn more, 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/WDWRadio Instagram: http://instagram.com/LouMongello Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello To learn more or work with Lou, visit http://LouMongello.com Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello

WDW Radio # 412 - Conversation with Lee Cockerell, Former Exec. VP of Walt Disney World Operations - July 12, 2015 This week, I invite you to sit in on a conversation I had with the man who was once responsible for all of the Cast Members and operations at Walt Disney World, Lee Cockerell. Lee returns to the show to discuss everything from his thoughts on changes to the parks, MyMagic+, Star Wars, Marvel, customer service, growth, legacy, what makes Disney special, what’s next and much, much more. Get the NEW Tomorrowland Walt Disney World Audio Tour at http://WDWRadio.com/Tomorrowland Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page 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/WDWRadio YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello

WDW NewsCast - Special Event Announcements! - July 8, 2015 Announcements of upcoming WDW Radio Special events in Walt Disney World, At Sea and On the Road, including: - Meet of the Month - WDW Radio Day at Typhoon Lagoon - Disneyland during D23 Expo - On the Road in Ft. Worth, Texas - Star Wars Cruise - New Orleans Event and Run - E-Ticket Adventure 2016: New York City; Disney Magic Cruise and weekend in Puerto Rico! For more information visit http://WDWRadio.com/Events ------------------------------------- Get my NEW book - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com To learn more, visit http://WDWRadio.com and subscribe to the podcast FREE in iTunes - http://bit.ly/wdwit Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 Download the FREE WDW Radio Disney podcast app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices at http://WDWRadio.com/app THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio YouTube subscribe: http://YouTube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wdwradio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello To learn more or work with Lou, visit http://LouMongello.com Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello

Pot Roast Mac and Cheese in New Fantasyland - Walt Disney World Snack of the Week http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Snack of the Week - Pot Roast Mac and Cheese at the Friar's Nook in New Fantasyland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Have YOU tried it yet? If so, what do you think? To learn more, 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/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello To learn more or work with Lou, visit http://LouMongello.com Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello

WDW Radio # 411 - Live Review of Epcot’s La Cantina de San Angel in Mexico - July 5, 2015 Join me virtually around the table as we visit Mexico in Epcot’s World Showcase for a live dining review of La Cantina de San Angel. We’ll sample a number of items from the extensive menu, let you know where we think it ranks among the other counter service locations in World Showcase, and ask your opinion as well Get the NEW Tomorrowland Walt Disney World Audio Tour at http://WDWRadio.com/Tomorrowland Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page 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/WDWRadio YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello