

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
Episodes
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Aug 28, 2014 • 15min
WDW NewsCast - August 27, 2014 - Twilight at the Tower of Terror events details
http://WDWRadio.com/Tower You are about to enter another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the WDW Radio Twilight at the Tower events! The time is Friday, October 3, 2014 on a day very much UNlike the one we have just witnessed. This story is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction. Lou invites you, if you dare, to step aboard because in this episode you are the star. And this elevator travels directly to… a day (and night) celebrating classic Hollywood… and the legendary Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Imagine if you will, a day full of events, culminating with a special, after-hours celebration on the balcony of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Details and Tickets at http://WDWRadio.com/Tower ------------------------------------- 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

Aug 26, 2014 • 55min
WDW Radio # 374 - LIVE review of Captain Cook’s At Disney’s Polynesian Resort - August 24, 2014
WDW Radio # 374 - LIVE review of Captain Cook’s At Disney’s Polynesian Resort - August 24, 2014 Topic: I visit the newly reopened Captain Cook’s counter service restaurant at Disney’s Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World and sample many (many) items from the new menu in this live restaurant review. CONTEST: New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest UPDATES: I’ll share more information about our next very special event, Twilight at the Tower on October 3 as well as other details about upcoming events. 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 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 ------------------------------------- Get my NEW BOOK - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com 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

Aug 21, 2014 • 17min
WDW NewsCast - August 20, 2014 - Star Wars, Expansion, Avatar, Marvel, Frozen, Soarin', Extinct Attractions, Top Ten and "What is 103?"
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for August 20, 2014 - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Walt Disney World Marathons - Star Wars - Possible Walt Disney World theme park expansion - Avatar - Frozen - Marvel - Soarin' - We Imagineer some Disney attraction updates - extinct Walt Disney World attractions - Top Ten Disney characters - I reveal “What is 103?" - And more! ------------------------------------- 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

Aug 20, 2014 • 1h 22min
WDW Radio # 373 - NeverLand and Sea LIVE Show from the Atlantic Dance Hall - August 19, 2014
WDW Radio # 373 - NeverLand and Sea LIVE Show from the Atlantic Dance Hall - August 19, 2014 Topic: LIVE show recording from our WDW Radio NeverLand and Sea event at the Atlantic Dance Hall before our cruise on the Disney Dream. We discuss everything from Walt Disney World marathons to Star Wars and other possible theme park expansion, Avatar, Frozen, Marvel, Soarin’, possible attraction updates (we do some armchair Imagineering), extinct Walt Disney World attractions, and our Top Ten Disney characters. Oh… and I reveal “What is 103?" CONTEST: New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest UPDATES: 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 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 ------------------------------------- Get my NEW BOOK - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com 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

Aug 7, 2014 • 11min
WDW NewsCast - August 6, 2014 - Guardians of the Galaxy; Star Wars Coming to the Disney Parks
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for August 6, 2014 - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Guardians of the Galaxy - Star Wars coming to Disney Parks - Bob Iger - And more! ------------------------------------- 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

Aug 4, 2014 • 48min
WDW Radio # 372 - Interview with Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter - August 3, 2014
WDW Radio #372 - Interview with Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter - August 3, 2014 TOPIC: I am a Disney fan, first and foremost, and through the years of creating WDW Radio and many of the other things I’ve done, I’ve had the pleasure, honor and opportunity to speak with and meet some of the people who’s work I admired and appreciated, and have impacted my love for Disney in an incredibly positive way. This week, I sit down once again with one of those incredible creatives - Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter. We chat about everything from Disney fandom, the recent resurgence of Disney animated films, Walt Disney, new attractions and Fantasyland, Journey Into Imagination (and Figment!), interactivity in the DIsney parks and what the future may hold. CONTEST: New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest UPDATES: 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 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 ------------------------------------- Get my NEW BOOK - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com 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

Jul 31, 2014 • 11min
WDW NewsCast - July 30, 2014 - Walt Disney World Railroad, New Haunted Mansion Store and Merchandise and more!
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Walt Disney World Railroad - Cinderella's Royal Table Closing for Refurbishment - New Annual Passholder discount - Marketplace Co-Op Wonderground Gallery - Haunted Mansion shop and merchandise - And more! ------------------------------------- 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

Jul 31, 2014 • 1min
Snack of the Week - A Rockin' Smoothie at Disney's Hollywood Studios!
http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station, hosted by Lou Mongello Welcome to the latest Disney Snack of the Week! Look for new snacks from Walt Disney World and other Disney parks and the Cruise Line each week! This week, I'm back at Disney's Hollywood Studios, at the end of Sunset Blvd. right near Rock 'n Roller Coaster, Starring Aerosmith The KRNR Rock Station Food Truck, (which looks more like a food trailer), is a great place to stop and get a quick snack... which I'd probably recommend getting after you ride "Rock 'n Roller Coaster, Starring Aerosmith" and not before. (Oh, and can you spot the Hidden Mickey in the sign?) The Smoothies are made with non-fat yogurt and come in Strawberry, Banana, Strawberry/Banana, Orange-Pineapple, and Cappuccino flavors. They are $4.49, plus tax and are one Disney Dining Plan Snack credit. You can also get a hot dog, Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade, Root Beer or Coke Float, Waffle Cone, Ice Cream Cup, sodas, chips, etc. For the adults, there is a Lemonade Frozen Cooler, with a shot of Bacardi Silver Rum, Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, or Three Olives Cherry Vodka. But for a cool, refreshing while you're waiting in line or after you ride, try the smoothies... and let me know what flavor is your favorite! What's YOUR favorite Disney snack? Let me know in the COMMENTS below and I'll feature it on a future episode! Please SUBSCRIBE, and thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello http://LouMongello.com ******************************** 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 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

Jul 28, 2014 • 1h 3min
WDW Radio # 371 - Top Ten Walt Disney World Attraction Narrators - July 27, 2014
WDW Radio # 371 - Top Ten Walt Disney World Attraction Narrators - July 27, 2014 TOPIC: Every Walt Disney World attraction takes us on a journey, and in many cases, the story is told, shared or experienced through a storyteller. It may be a voice from above, audio-animatronic character, or told through a Cast Member in character. This week, we’ll look at out Top Ten Attraction Narrators in Walt Disney World, and ask you to share your favorite as well. CONTEST: New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest UPDATES: 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 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 ------------------------------------- Get my NEW BOOK - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com 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

Jul 25, 2014 • 10min
WDW NewsCast - July 23, 2014 - Epcot Food and Wine, Halloween on a Disney Cruise, D23 Attraction Merchandise and more!
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for July 23 - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Epcot Food and Wine Festival - Halloween on the Disney Cruise Line - D23 Attraction Rewind merchandise - New Fall offer at Walt Disney World - And more! ------------------------------------- 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