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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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
Mar 2, 2015 • 1h 22min
WDW Radio # 397 - Cruising to Alaska on the Disney Wonder - Everything You Need to Know - March 1, 2015
WDW Radio # 397 - Cruising to Alaska on the Disney Wonder - Everything You Need to Know - March 1, 2015 Please VOTE DAILY for WDW Radio for Best Travel Podcast at http://PodcastAwards.com As we prepare for the WDW Radio cruise on the Disney Wonder to Alaska later this year, I thought we should take a look at what makes this cruise special. From the ship to the planning, destinations, excursions and more, there is something for everyone, whether you’re planning on joining us, or even just thinking about your first Disney cruise. 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
Feb 24, 2015 • 1h 40min
WDW Radio # 396 - A Walking Tour of the “Real” World (Showcase) - February 22, 2015
WDW Radio # 396 - A Walking Tour of the “Real” World (Showcase) - February 22, 2015 Join me for a virtual walking tour of the “real” World Showcase, recorded live as I walked the promenade in Epcot. I am joined by world traveler Gary Arndt, who sold his house and travels the world for a living, visiting more than 170 countries in the past 8 years. He joins me and helps compare how accurate the World Showcase representations of the nations, cultures and food are to their original regions. We also do a little Imagineering of our own, and envision what nations or regions we would like to see added to World Showcase, and ask you to share your own with me in the comments or on Twitter. 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
Feb 20, 2015 • 15min
WDW NewsCast - Feb. 18, 2015 - Hasta la vista Richard Petty, Star Wars Weekends 2015 details and more!
http://WDWRadio.com presents the WDW Radio LIVE - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Star Wars Weekends 2015 details - Star Wars Cruise on the Disney Fantasy - Richard Petty Driving Experience Leaving Walt Disney World Speedway - And more! Tune in next week at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com and be part of the show! ------------------------------------- Learn how you can be part of WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support Call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 Get my NEW book - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com Download the FREE WDW Radio Disney Podcast App - http://WDWRadio.com/App Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive video news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. ------------------------------------- To learn more, visit http://WDWRadio.com and subscribe to the podcast FREE in iTunes - http://bit.ly/wdwit 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 Google+:http://LouMongello.com/gplus Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello Thanks for watching! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello
