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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May 17, 2013 • 9min
WDW NewsCast - May 15, 2013 - Star Wars Weekends, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Food and Wine Festival
WDW NewsCast - May 15, 2013 - Star Wars Weekends, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Food and Wine Festival Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Star Wars Weekends 2013 - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - 2013 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - What is your favorite special event at Walt Disney World? Tell us about your experience in the Comments! ---------------- 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
May 8, 2013 • 1h 27min
WDW Radio # 323 - Walt Disney Family Museum Review and Event Recap, Trivia Contest and more! - May 5, 2013
Walt Disney Family Museum Review and Event Recap, Trivia Contest and more! - May 5, 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 #323 for the week of May 5, 2013. For a recent WDW Radio On the Road event, we made the pilgrimage to the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. We spent a weekend with friends to share the experience of visiting the Museum which celebrates the life and legacy of Walt Disney, the dreamer, the doer, but more importantly, the man and the father. This week, we'll recap our visit and review the Museum, visually explore each of the galleries, and share hundreds of photos in this week's show notes. 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 some announcements and play 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
Apr 30, 2013 • 1h 4min
WDW Radio # 322 - Taking Small Children to Walt Disney World, Trivia Contest, Meet info and more! - Apr. 28, 2013
Taking Small Children to Walt Disney World, Trivia Contest, Meet info and more! - Apr. 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 #322 for the week of April 28, 2013. Every trip to Walt Disney World presents its own unique opportunities, experiences, challenges and memories. And when traveling with very young children, our vacations change in many ways, and become even more magical and exciting. So this week, I'm joined by members of the Disney Parks Moms Panel as we share some of our tips, tricks, and secrets on Traveling to Walt Disney World with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. 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 updated event information and other announcements (including a special discount code just for you) 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
Apr 25, 2013 • 13min
WDW NewsCast - Apr. 24, 2013 - Monsterail, Cars, Droids, Dining, Pirate's Adventure, NJ Event and more!
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for April 24, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Monsters University Monorail - Car Masters Weekend - New Droid Factory - New Dining in France and the Boardwalk - Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas - Monstrous Summer - and more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Have you played the new Pirate's Adventure game in the Magic Kingdom? Leave your answers in the COMMENTS on the WDW Radio blog ---------------- 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
Apr 22, 2013 • 1h 11min
WDW Radio # 321 - Secrets of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Trivia Contest, Meet info and more! - Apr. 21, 2013
Secrets of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney Trivia Contest and more! - Apr. 14, 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 #321 for the week of April 21, 2013. To celebrate the 15 year anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom, and hopefully help you enjoy, explore and appreciate this beautiful park with a message and a mission even more, this week we're going to take a very close look not at its history, but the experiences you can enjoy, and may have even overlooked - today. So we are going to share our favorite Secrets of Disney's Animal Kingdom - Things You Didn't Know You Could Find, Do and Learn (and Eat) in the park. 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 announce the date and details of our WDW Radio On the Road Event coming to the NY/NJ area this summer, as well as some more updates 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
Apr 18, 2013 • 20min
WDW NewsCast - Apr. 17, 2013 - Disney Cruise Line Rumors
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for April 17, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include Disney Cruise Line Rumors QUESTION OF THE WEEK - IF Disney Cruise Line was to announce the launch of a new ship, what would you name her? Leave your answers in the COMMENTS on the WDW Radio blog ---------------- 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
Apr 17, 2013 • 1h 20min
WDW Radio # 320 - Live Review of Via Napoli in Epcot, Trivia Contest and more! - Apr. 14, 2013
Live Review of Via Napoli in Epcot, Disney Trivia Contest and more! - Apr. 14, 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 #320 for the week of April 14, 2013. As a Florida resident who was born and raised in New Jersey, I'm constantly on a quest for a little taste of home, including good, authentic pizza, and this week, my search has brought me to what many argue isn't just the best pizza in Florida, but anywhere - Via Napoli in the Italy pavilion of Epcot's World Showcase. This week, we'll do a live review of Via Napoli and sample not just their authentic neapolitan pizza, but take a culinary tour of Southern Italy - all while never leaving Walt Disney World. 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 for additional information and announcements 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
Apr 8, 2013 • 54min
WDW Radio Show # 319 - Taking Walt to Walt Disney World, Trivia Contest and more! - Apr. 7, 2013
Taking Walt to Walt Disney World, Disney Trivia Contest and more! - Apr. 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 #319 for the week of April 7, 2013. Walt Disney was never able to see his vision for Walt Disney World realized, and we often speculate on what he would think of the parks and resorts today. But this week, I want to imagine a bit further, and pose a different question to not just me, but you as well. So in this week's Top Ten segment, we're going to imagine taking Walt to Walt Disney World. If we could spend a day with Walt, what would WE want to show him at Walt Disney World… and why? I'll then invite you to share your thoughts and comments as well 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 for additional information and announcements 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
Apr 4, 2013 • 10min
WDW NewsCast - Apr. 3, 2013 - New Epcot Restaurant, Ridley Pearson, Victoria & Albert's
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for April 3, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - New Spice Road Table restaurant in Morocco in Epcot World Showcase - Ridley Pearson Kingdom Keepers VI book signing in Downtown Disney - Victoria and Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort named most iconic Orlando restaurant by Zagat - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Have you ever eaten at Victoria and Albert's? Tell us about your experience in the Comments! ---------------- 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
Apr 2, 2013 • 1h 17min
WDW Radio Show # 318 - Listener Email: Save Money at Walt Disney World, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Pirates, Fantasmic and More! - Mar. 31, 2013
Listener Email: Save Money at Walt Disney World, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Pirates, Fantasmic and More! - Mar. 31, 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 #318 for the week of March 31, 2013. I'm here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to wherever you are with this podcast, as well as my videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com. I'll open up the Inbox the week and answer your listener questions about everything Walt Disney World, from Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom to what to do after a Disney Cruise, crowd levels, how to save money at Walt Disney World, efficient transportation options, things to do for kids and teens, Pirates in the parks and resorts, Fantasmic! and more. 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 for additional information and announcements before I play 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
