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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Aug 20, 2013 • 1h 30min
WDW Radio # 333 - D23 Expo Recap Roundtable - August 18, 2013
D23 Expo Recap Roundtable and Disney Trivia Contest - August 18, 2013 Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #333 for the week of August 18, 2013. Join us this week for our roundtable discussion and review of last weekend's Disney's D23 Expo. We will go through the pavilions, exhibits, presentations, concerts and events, and talk about some of the highlights, memorable moments, and much more. We'll also talk about our personal experiences, the WDW Radio booth, our live broadcast of the entire event and special guests and what we took away from the Expo as a whole. I'll have the answer to our last Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new challenge for your chance to win a Disney prize package. Stay tuned as I'll have some updates and announcements and more of your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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
Aug 14, 2013 • 2min
Disney in a Minute™ - Indiana Jones Secrets at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney in a Minute™ - Indiana Jones Secrets at Disney's Hollywood Studios In addition to the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, the nearby store and The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, there are a number of wonderful, hidden details and references to the Raiders of the Lost Ark. This week, Lou Mongello takes you into the parks, shows you these tributes, and explains their meaning. ******************************** What would you like to see covered in a future Disney in a Minute? Leave your comment below and let me know! ******************************** 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 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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
Aug 5, 2013 • 1h 2min
WDW Radio # 332 - Listener Email: Disney Dining, Aulani, Disney Cruise Line, Toiurs, Obscure Disney Movies in the Parks - August 4, 2013
Listener Email: Disney Dining, Aulani, Disney Cruise Line, Toiurs, Obscure Disney Movies in the Parks - August 4, 2013 Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #332 for the week of August 4, 2013. I'll open up the inbox this week and answer more of your listener emails. Topics this week include dining options, the Welcome Show, military discounts, Advance Fast Pass, Aulani day guests, going solo to Walt Disney World, tours of the Disney Cruise Line ships, and obscure Disney movie references in the parks I'll have the answer to our last Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new challenge for your chance to win a Disney prize package. Stay tuned as I'll have some announcements including information about ticket sales for our upcoming E-Ticket event, and play some of your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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
Aug 3, 2013 • 11min
WDW NewsCast - July 31, 2013 - Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Disney Music, Festival of the Lion King and more!
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for July 31, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2013 Menus - Disney Music from Walt Disney World and Disneyland - New CDs! - Festival of the Lion King moving - D23 Expo - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - What is your favorite music from the Disney Parks? Tell us in the Comments section! ---------------- 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 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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 Thanks for watching! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello
Jul 30, 2013 • 1h 2min
WDW Radio # 331 - Best of the Best Ways to Enjoy Disney on the Water - July 28, 2013
Best of the Best Ways to Enjoy Disney on the Water - July 28, 2013 Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #331 for the week of July 28, 2013. We'll step outside the Walt Disney World theme parks for a bit this week, and look at some of our favorite ways to stay, play, relax and enjoy one of my favorite (often overlooked) aspects of the resort - Disney on the water. We will explore the Best of the Best Ways to Enjoy the Water in Walt Disney World. On, in and around the resort's many waterways, we'll will look at some of the many ways to do everything from boating to fishing to even some of the best ways to enjoy fireworks from the water for a truly memorable Walt Disney World experience. I'll have the answer to our last Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new challenge for your chance to win a Disney prize package. Stay tuned as I'll have some announcements and play some of your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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
Jul 27, 2013 • 11min
WDW NewsCast - July 24, 2013 - D23 Expo App, Disney Springs and more
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for July 24, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - D23 Expo app - http://D23ExpoLIVE.com - ATT partners with Disney - Disney Springs - And more! ---------------- 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 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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 Thanks for watching! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello
Jul 23, 2013 • 1min
Disney in a Minute™ - Hidden Pixar Reference in the Disney Parks
Disney in a Minute™ - Hidden Pixar Reference in the Disney Parks Walt Disney World is full of hidden references and tributes to Disney films, characters, extinct attractions, Imagineers and more. But do you know about the hidden detail that can also be found in every Pixar film? Lou Mongello takes you into the parks and explains the A113 reference, what it means, and shows you were you can find one inside the Disney Parks. ******************************** Do you know where else you can find A113 in the Disney parks? Let me know where in the comments section! What would you like to see covered in a future Disney in a Minute? Leave your comment below and let me know! ******************************** 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 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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
Jul 22, 2013 • 1h 13min
WDW Radio # 330 - Great Movie Ride DSI: Disney Scene Investigation Part 2 and Disney Trivia Contest - July 21, 2013
Great Movie Ride DSI: Disney Scene Investigation Part 2 and Disney Trivia Contest - July 21, 2013 Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #330 for the week of July 21, 2013. We'll return to Disney's Hollywood Studios this week for Part 2 of our DSI: Disney Scene Investigation of The Great Movie Ride. We'll continue our journey through the movies scene by scene and take a virtual tour of the attraction and discuss it's details, secrets and stories. We'll also look at how the attraction might change, and what the future may hold. I'll then ask you to play Imagineer and share your ideas about updates and changes you'd like to see. I'll have the answer to our last Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new challenge for your chance to win a Disney prize package. Stay tuned as I'll have some announcements including information about ticket sales for our upcoming E-Ticket event, and play some of your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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
Jul 9, 2013 • 1h 8min
WDW Radio # 329 - Great Movie Ride DSI: Disney Scene Investigation and Disney Trivia Contest - July 7, 2013
Great Movie Ride DSI: Disney Scene Investigation and Disney Trivia Contest - July 7, 2013 Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #329 for the week of July 7, 2013. We'll visit Disney's Hollywood Studios this week and take a close look at the history, stories and secrets of The Great Movie Ride. We'll explore not just how it came to be, its changes and details, but virtually visit each scene and also discuss what we could change, and why… and then ask you to do the same! I'll have the answer to our last Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new challenge for your chance to win a Disney prize package. Stay tuned as I'll have some announcements including information about our upcoming E-Ticket event, and play some of your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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
Jul 3, 2013 • 2min
Disney in a Minute™ - 5 Souvenirs Under $5 at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World
Disney in a Minute™ - 5 Souvenirs Under $5 at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Lou Mongello shows you 5 souvenirs under $5 that you can take home and collect on your next Walt Disney World vacation. A great way to save money at Walt Disney World, start a collection of your own, and commemorate each trip to the Disney Parks. What would you like to see covered in a future Disney in a Minute? Leave your comment below and let me know! ******************************** What's YOUR favorite souvenir or collectible you bring home from each visit to Walt Disney World? Leave your Comments below! ******************************** 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 and 2012! ------------------------------------- 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
