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
May 4, 2015 • 1h 1min
WDW Radio # 404 - Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction - May 3, 2015
WDW Radio # 404 - Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction - May 3, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! I bring back an old segment this week as I invite a listener to join me for Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction. I’ll pose 20 questions about Walt Disney, as well as the Walt Disney World parks and resorts to test your knowledge and share some fun facts, history and trivia. And who knows, I may call YOU to play 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
Apr 28, 2015 • 1h 8min
WDW Radio # 403 - Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: A Review of What’s New - April 26, 2015
WDW Radio # 403 - Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: A Review of What’s New - April 26, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! Disney’s Polynesian Village has been re-imagined and expanded with not just new Disney Vacation Club suites and bungalows, but with new South Pacific styling and Polynesian theming, new dining and recreational activities and, in true Disney tradition, wonderful details and stories. This week, I’m coming to you from the Trader Sam’s lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village and I’ll share all that’s new, including the decor, rooms, activities, and of course, dining. 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 and 2013! ------------------------------------- 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
Apr 20, 2015 • 1h 13min
WDW Radio # 402 - Listener Email: When to visit, best places to nap, best lounges, the Yeti, how to share your love of Disney - April 19, 2015
WDW Radio # 402 - Listener Email: when to visit, best places to nap, best lounges, the Yeti, how to share your love of Disney - April 19, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! I’ll open up the inbox and answer your questions this week, as we discuss finding a princess, Disneyland fireworks, the best time to visit Walt Disney World, best places for your kids (and maybe even you) to take a nap, best lounges, the Yeti, and how to share your love of Disney with others. 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 and 2013! ------------------------------------- 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
Apr 6, 2015 • 1h 4min
WDW Radio # 401 - Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room DSI: Disney Scene Investigation - April 5, 2015
WDW Radio # 401 - Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room DSI: Disney Scene Investigation - April 5, 2015 Join me aboard my Walt Disney World Wayback Machine as we travel back in time more than 60 years to the real origins of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. We’ll look at how and why the attraction came to be, and why it wasn’t originally meant for Adventureland. We’ll discuss the Disneyland original, and then take a close look at the Tropical Serenade in Walt Disney World, as well as its similarities and differences, unique features, it’s “New Management,” and why it returned to its original splendor. 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 and 2013! ------------------------------------- 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
Mar 30, 2015 • 5min
Top 5 Things You Need to Taste at the 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Top 5 Things You Need to Taste at the 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Lou Mongello shares his Top 5 Things You Need to Eat at the 2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival from the 12 outdoor kitchens on the World Showcase promenade. Have you been to the Festival yet? What's YOUR favorite food this year? Call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 with your choice! To learn more, subscribe to the FREE WDW Radio podcast, named Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013! - 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
Mar 23, 2015 • 2h
WDW Radio # 400 - Looking Back on The Shows, Memories and Moments as we Celebrate the 400th episode of the WDW Radio show - March 22, 2015
WDW Radio # 400 - Looking Back on The Shows, Memories and Moments as we Celebrate the 400th episode of the WDW Radio show - March 22, 2015 This week, I invite you, as I have since the very first show back in 2007, to join me and some of our other friends around the table to look back on some of our favorite episodes, memories, and moments as, thanks to YOU, we all celebrate 400 episodes of WDW Radio. 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 and 2013! ------------------------------------- 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
Mar 23, 2015 • 3min
Top 5 Things You Need to See and Do at the 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Top 5 Things You Need to See and Do at the 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Join Lou Mongello as he takes you through the 2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. He will share his Top 5 Things You Need to See, Do and Eat including the topiaries, outdoor kitchens, special events, gardens, play areas and things to know before you go To learn more, subscribe to the FREE WDW Radio podcast, named Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013! - 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
Mar 17, 2015 • 1h 8min
WDW Radio # 399 - Live Review of the Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort - March 15, 2015
WDW Radio # 399 - Live Review of the Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort - March 15, 2015 Please VOTE DAILY for WDW Radio for Best Travel Podcast at http://PodcastAwards.com Join me for a live restaurant review of the Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Not your typical food court, the Landscape of Flavors will likely pleasantly surprise you, your appetite and budget with a wide variety of options, including many not found anywhere else in Walt Disney World. 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 and 2013! ------------------------------------- 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
Mar 17, 2015 • 1h 15min
WDW Radio # 398 - Top Ten Attraction Characters in Walt Disney World - March 8, 2015
WDW Radio # 398 - Top Ten Attraction Characters in Walt Disney World - March 8, 2015 Please VOTE DAILY for WDW Radio for Best Travel Podcast at http://PodcastAwards.com Walt Disney World is first and foremost a storytelling experience, and in many cases, the attraction stories are told and driven by the characters within them. So this week, we’re going to look at our Top Ten Attraction Characters in Walt Disney World, and why they are on our list, and then I’ll ask you to share your favorite as well. 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 and 2013! ------------------------------------- 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
Mar 16, 2015 • 11min
WDW NewsCast - Mar. 11, 2015 - Coolest Summer Ever - Frozen Summer Fun at Walt Disney World
http://WDWRadio.com presents the WDW News Cast - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Coolest Summer Ever - Frozen Summer Fun at Walt Disney World - 24 Hours in Walt Disney World and Disneyland - And more! ------------------------------------- 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 and 2013! ------------------------------------- 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
