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
Mentioned books
Apr 18, 2014 • 5min
Top 5 Foods and Flavors at the 2014 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Walt Disney World
http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station, hosted by Lou Mongello Lou Mongello wanders the World Showcase promenade and shares his Top 5 Food and Flavors from the the 2014 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival in Walt Disney World! What's YOUR favorite? Leave your answer in the Comments below! ******************************** 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 Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello
Apr 17, 2014 • 16min
WDW NewsCast - April 16, 2014 - MousekeMeets, Star Wars Weekends VIP, Earth Day, Anna and Elsa, Epcot After Hours Wind Down and more!
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for April 2, 2014 - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - MousekeMeets - Star Wars Weekends VIP - Earth Day - Anna and Elsa - Epcot After Hours Wind Down - 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
Apr 15, 2014 • 1h 7min
WDW Radio # 358 - Listener Email: Best time to visit WDW, DisneyBounding, Disney magic at home, Solo Dining, Disney Cruises, Disneyland and more! - April 13, 2014
WDW Radio # 358 - Listener Email: Best time to visit WDW, DisneyBounding, Disney magic at home, Solo Dining, Disney Cruises, Disneyland and more! - April 13, 2014 Topic: Lou opens up the inbox this week and answers your questions about the best times to visit Walt Disney World, DisneyBounding, Disney magic at home, Solo Dining, Disney Cruises, Disneyland and more! Contest: New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Sponsor: Get a FREE audio book by visiting AudibleTrial.com/WDWRadio Updates: Upcoming WDW Radio meets, events and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show.Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! 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
Apr 8, 2014 • 1h 12min
WDW Radio # 357 - History of the Hub in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom - April 6, 2014
WDW Radio # 357 - History of the Hub in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom - April 6, 2014 Topic: As the Magic Kingdom continues working towards the expansion of the central hub, we'll take a look at not just what's coming, but the history of the hub concept, going back to Walt Disney. We'll discuss how the hub came to be in Disneyland, then later replicated in Walt Disney World, the reasons why it was created and why it works so well, and the changes that have taken place in and around the hub since 1971. Contest: New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Sponsor: Get a FREE audio book by visiting AudibleTrial.com/WDWRadio Updates: New WDW Radio Meet of the Month with Ye Haa Bob and more! 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 - 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 Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello http://LouMongello.com
Apr 3, 2014 • 20min
WDW NewsCast - April 2, 2014 - Star Wars Character Meals, MagicBands, Orlando City Soccer, CarMasters Weekend, runDisney and more!
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for April 2, 2014 - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Disney MagicBands and FASTPASS+ - Orlando City Soccer - CarMasters weekend - runDisney - Star Wars Character Meals at Star Wars Weekends 2014 - 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
Mar 31, 2014 • 1h 24min
WDW Radio # 356 - Top Ten Walt Disney World Backstories - March 30, 2014
WDW Radio # 356 - Top Ten Walt Disney World Backstories - March 30, 2014 Sponsor: Get a FREE audio book by visiting AudibleTrial.com/WDWRadio Topic: Everything we experience in Walt Disney World is rooted in story, whether it be an attraction, shop, restaurant or resort. And for most guests, the story may not always be readily apparent, but when the dots are connected and the story revealed, it enhances our appreciation, understanding and enjoyment. So this week, we're going to look at out Top Ten Backstories in Walt Disney World, and ask you to share your favorite with me. Contest: New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Updates: New WDW Radio Meet of the Month and "On the Road" 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 - 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 Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello http://LouMongello.com
Mar 26, 2014 • 4min
Top 5 Adult Beverages at the 2014 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station, hosted by Lou Mongello Join Lou Mongello as he shares his Top 5 Adult Beverages at the 2014 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival in Walt Disney World! What's YOUR favorite? Leave your answer in the Comments below! ******************************** 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 Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello
Mar 24, 2014 • 58min
WDW Radio # 355 - Walt Disney World Wayback Machine: 2001 - March 23, 2014
WDW Radio # 355 - Walt Disney World Wayback Machine: 2001 - March 23, 2014 Sponsor: Get a FREE audio book by visiting http://AudibleTrial.com/WDWRadio Topic: Journey with me aboard my Walt Disney World Wayback Machine as we turn back the clock 15 years and visit the resort in 2001. We'll explore what was new and changed, what was lost, how things were different, what was celebrated, and share stories of our own experiences during that time. Contest: New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Updates: WDW Radio Meet of the Month and "On the Road" 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 - 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 Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello http://LouMongello.com
Mar 20, 2014 • 13min
WDW NewsCast - Mar. 19, 2014 - D23 Expo, Star Wars, Marvel, Frozen & more
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for March 19, 2014 - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - D23 Expo - Anna and Elsa in Walt Disney World - New cars, Incredibles and Pirates of the Caribbean movies - Frozen - Star Wars - Marvel - 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
Mar 18, 2014 • 1h 13min
WDW Radio # 354 - The Walt Disney World runDisney Marathon Experience - March 16, 2014
WDW Radio # 354 - The Walt Disney World runDisney Marathon Experience - March 16, 2014 Sponsor: Get a FREE audio book by visiting AudibleTrial.com/WDWRadio Topic: On this week's roundtable, we discuss the Walt Disney World marathon experience, sharing stories of how so many non-runners took up the challenge, why the experience and events are so important to them, and why YOU should join us for one of the many different runDisney events and races. Contest: New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Updates: WDW Radio Meet of the Month and "On the Road" events Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. ------------------------------------- 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 Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello http://LouMongello.com
