
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

Jul 1, 2015 • 1h 19min
WDW Radio # 410 - Top Ten Things We Love About Tomorrowland - June 28, 2015
WDW Radio # 410 - Top Ten Things We Love About Tomorrowland - June 28, 2015 Travel with us into Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and "a vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man’s achievements … a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come," as we virtually explore this futuristic city and share our Top Ten Things We Love About Tomorrowland 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

Jun 22, 2015 • 1h 5min
WDW Radio # 409 - Listener Email - June 21, 2015
WDW Radio # 409 - Listener Email - June 21, 2015 I’ll answer more of your questions this week about everything from cabin requests at Fort Wilderness to best sit-down meal in Epcot to watch Illuminations from, to dinner booking options for large groups, best places to take a break in and out of the parks, father-daughter activities, summertime crowds (and how to deal with them), and where the best place is to have breakfast in Walt Disney World. 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

Jun 19, 2015 • 16min
WDW NewsCast - Frozen Summer Fun at Walt DIsney World - June 17, 2015
WDW NewsCast - Frozen Summer Fun at Walt DIsney World - June 17, 2015 Review and recap of the Frozen Summer Fun events at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, including: - Frozen Firework - Frozen Royal Welcome with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf - For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration. - Olaf’s Summer Cool Down - Frozen Fever show - Coolest Summer Ever Dance Party ------------------------------------- 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

Jun 15, 2015 • 1h 14min
WDW Radio # 408 - LIVE from the WDW Radio Cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder - June 14, 2015
WDW Radio # 408 - LIVE from the WDW Radio Cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder - June 14, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! This week’s show was recorded live during our WDW Radio Cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder last week. Join us as we recap the week’s events, excursions, entertainment, and also talk about where we may be going next! 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

May 26, 2015 • 1h 14min
WDW Radio # 407 - 10 Books That Need to be in Every Walt Disney World Fan’s Library - May 24, 2015
WDW Radio # 407 - 10 Books That Need to be in Every Walt Disney World Fan’s Library - May 24, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! My love of Walt Disney World began in November of 1971 and grew with each new trip and adventure I experienced with my my parents and brother. But my interest and fascination grew in large part to what I experienced not while in the parks, but in the car or at home, as I loved reading, collecting and learning everything I could about what made this place special. And getting to peek at photos from construction to behind the scenes or even of my favorite attractions field my love of Walt Disney World even more. And over time, my interest, and book collection as grown, so this week, we’re going to share our 10 Books That Need to be in Every Walt Disney World Fan’s Library. Whether you are starting your collection or looking to expand, there’s definitely a book (or 10) in this list for you. 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

May 21, 2015 • 17min
WDW NewsCast - Disney Springs Gets 13 New Shopping and Dining Locations - May 13, 2015
http://WDWRadio.com presents the WDW News Cast - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Downtown Disney is transforming into an exciting new waterfront district for world-class shopping, unique dining, and high-quality entertainment, and 13 news exciting new high-profile tenants, including fashion retailers Zara, Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, UNIQLO and PANDORA, are the latest to sign on as Downtown Disney continues its expansion into Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. ------------------------------------- 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

May 19, 2015 • 47min
WDW Radio # 406 - Star Wars Dine-In Galactic Breakfast at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater LIVE Review! - May 17, 2015
WDW Radio # 406 - Star Wars Dine-In Galactic Breakfast at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater LIVE Review! - May 17, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! Every year, two of my favorite worlds happily collide like fragments of Alderaan as Star Wars Weekends comes to Disney's Hollywood Studios. From shows to celebrities, merchandise to parades, there is something for every fan, big or small. And for me, one of the aspects I enjoy most are the specialty food items, and more importantly, the Star Wars themed dining experiences. This week, I invite you to join me around the table, or more specifically, in our convertible as we drive and dine-in at the Star Wars Dine-In Galactic Breakfast for a live review. 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

May 14, 2015 • 13min
WDW NewsCast - Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar: An Indiana Jones Themed Restaurant Coming to Walt Disney World - May 13, 2015
http://WDWRadio.com presents the WDW News Cast - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar – Just announced, an aviation-themed lounge, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at The Landing area at Downtown Disney, will open fall 2015. The lounge is based on the pilot from the “Indiana Jones” films including Raiders of the Lost Ark Tucked in between the soon-to-be-expanded Paradiso 37 and recently-opened The BOATHOUSE restaurant, this new venue will feature unique cocktails – such as the “Hovito Mojito” with Barsol Quebranta Pisco, fresh lime juice and simple syrup – and small plates such as “Air Pirates Everything Pretzels” with house-made mustard and beer cheese fondue. In the main room, guests will discover an expansive bar, aviation decor filling the room, vintage travel posters covering the walls and correspondence between Jock, Indy and their fellow adventurers on display. ------------------------------------- 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

May 13, 2015 • 2min
Disney Springs and The Boathouse at Walt Disney World
Disney Springs and The Boathouse at Walt Disney World http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Join Lou Mongello for a quick tour and speak peek at Disney Springs, including The Boathouse, and other shopping and dining locations. The largest expansion in Downtown Disney history continues with the opening of several new dining and shopping locations, as the area transforms into Disney Springs. The lively shopping, dining and entertainment destination will treat guests by day and night to a one-of-a-kind Disney experience amid beautiful open-air promenades, flowing springs and waterfront charm. The Landing is the first of four neighborhoods to open — home to unique shopping locations and memorable dining experiences. 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

May 11, 2015 • 1h 5min
WDW Radio # 405 - Typhoon Lagoon: History, Story, Tips and More! - May 10, 2015
WDW Radio # 405 - Typhoon Lagoon: History, Story, Tips and More! - May 10, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! This week we’ll head outside the parks to visit Typhoon Lagoon, a place which, like the parks, is replete with long history, in-depth backstory, wonderful details, and of course, plenty of fun attractions for the whole family. We’ll explore everything from its origins to its connection to Pleasure Island, and tip on how to get the most out of your day at my favorite Walt Disney World water park! 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