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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Mar 28, 2013 • 16min
WDW NewsCast - March 27, 2013 - Limited Time Magic, Iron Man Monorail, Taste of Hollywood, runDisney Dopey and more
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for March 27, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Limited Time Magic for Easter in Walt Disney World - Iron Man Monorail - Taste of Hollywood for Fantasmic! - runDisney Dopey for Walt Disney World Marathon - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Are YOU running in the runDisney Dopey Challenge? ---------------- 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
Mar 26, 2013 • 1h 30min
WDW Radio Show # 317 - Abandoned Spaces of Walt Disney World and Our Plans for Them, Disney Trivia Contest and More! - Mar. 24, 2013
Live restaurant review of the Whispering Canyon Cafe, trivia contest and more! - Mar. 17, 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 #316 for the week of March 17, 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. Join us virtually around the breakfast table for our live restaurant review of one of Walt Disney World's most fun, engaging, well-themed, entertaining and delicious experiences - the Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. We'll review the entire menu, sample some of its most popular, interesting and unique items, and share exactly why you need to mosey on over and visit yourself. 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 more WDW Radio event and meet information before playing 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
Mar 19, 2013 • 54min
WDW Radio Show # 316 - Live restaurant review of the Whispering Canyon Cafe, trivia contest and more! - Mar. 17, 2013
Live restaurant review of the Whispering Canyon Cafe, trivia contest and more! - Mar. 17, 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 #316 for the week of March 17, 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. Join us virtually around the breakfast table for our live restaurant review of one of Walt Disney World's most fun, engaging, well-themed, entertaining and delicious experiences - the Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. We'll review the entire menu, sample some of its most popular, interesting and unique items, and share exactly why you need to mosey on over and visit yourself. 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 more WDW Radio event and meet information before playing 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
Mar 12, 2013 • 1h 24min
WDW Radio Show # 315 - Disney and Oz: History, Stories, Walt, The Great Movie Ride and more! - Mar. 10, 2013
Disney and Oz: History, Stories, Walt, The Great Movie Ride and more! - Mar. 10, 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 #315 for the week of March 10, 2013. With the opening of Disney's newsiest film release, Oz The Great and powerful, this week we're going to look at the long, and lost, history of Disney and Oz. Going back to the 1930's, we'll look at Walt Disney's quest to tell the tales of the land of Oz, what almost was, and what never came to be. You'll hear untold stories from Jim Korkis, including the plot of the movie that was never made. We'll also discuss Disney's previous Oz offerings, it's presence in the Walt Disney World theme parks including the Great Movie Ride. There, we'll look at how The Wizard of Oz was supposed to be seen in that attraction, and why it never came to be. We'll finish off with a discussion of the new film, and what the future may hold. 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 more WDW Radio event and meet information before playing 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
Mar 7, 2013 • 16min
WDW NewsCast - March 6, 2013 - Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, New Maps, Disney Discounts, MyMagic+ and more
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for March 6, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2013 - New Walt Disney World Maps 2013 - Annual Passholder Discounts - Disney's Contemporary Resort Refurb - Walt Disney World iPod Touch MyMagic+ RFID turnstiles - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Will you be attending the Flower and Garden Festival this year? What's your favorite part? ---------------- 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
Mar 4, 2013 • 1h 2min
WDW Radio Show # 314 - Top Ten Places to Stop and Smell the Roses in Walt Disney World - Mar. 3, 2013
Top Ten Places to Stop and Smell the Roses in Walt Disney World Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #314 for the week of March 3, 2013. I'm here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to to wherever you by talking about the things that make us happy about Walt Disney World on this podcast, as well as my videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com. This week, I want to try and enhance your Walt Disney World experience and visit by telling you to not ride the attractions, see the shows, or run to grab your next FASTPASS. Instead, I'm going to try and help you appreciate the parks for some of the true joys hiding in plain sight as we share with you our Top Ten Places to Stop and Smell the Roses in Walt Disney World. From hidden pathways to quiet places, from simple pleasures to charming vistas, we're going to help you see the Disney parks and resorts possibly as a whole new 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 more WDW Radio event and meet information before playing 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
Feb 28, 2013 • 12min
WDW NewsCast - Feb. 27, 2013 - Earl of Sandwich, Splitsville, Tables in Wonderland, Raglan Road
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for February 27, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Earl of Sandwich - Splitsville - Tables in Wonderland - Raglan Road - And more! ------------------------------------- QUESTION OF THE WEEK - What is your favorite restaurant in Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World? ------------------------------------- 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
Feb 26, 2013 • 1h 17min
WDW Radio Show # 313 - Disney's Boardwalk: Luna Park Pool, Promenade and What Might Have Been - Feb. 24, 2013
Disney's Boardwalk: Luna Park Pool, Promenade and What Might Have Been Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #313 for the week of February 24, 2013. I'm here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to to wherever you by talking about the things that make us happy about Walt Disney World on this podcast, as well as my videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com. This week we're going to continue exploring Disney's Boardwalk Resort, as we recently spent time wandering the lobby and lounge to discover its stories, history and details. Now, come with us as we virtually tour the Luna Park pool area and discover what inspired this play area and its many details. Then, follow along with me and Jim Korkis and we wander the promenade around Crescent Lake, stopping to discuss the Boardwalk, shops, restaurants and details, inside and out. We'll also discuss the "Boardwalk That Might Have Been," and the concepts that never made it to reality. 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. I'll also announce a new WDW Radio event and meet coming in March before playing 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
Feb 21, 2013 • 16min
WDW NewsCast - Feb. 20, 2013 - Oz in Epcot, Adventurers Outpost, Joffrey’s, Disney TRYit at Flower and Garden
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for February 13, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Adventurers Outpost on Discovery Island - Oz: The Great and Powerful in Epcot - Joffrey's coffee in Walt Disney World and Disneyland - Disney TRYit in Epcot during Flower and Garden Festival - And more! ------------------------------------- QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Are you excited for Avatarland/Pandora coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom? ------------------------------------- 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
Feb 14, 2013 • 21min
WDW NewsCast - Feb. 13, 2013 - Romantic Things to do in Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line Itineraries 2014
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for February 13, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Valentine’s Day in Walt Disney World - Romantic Restaurants in Disney - Romantic Things to Do in Walt Disney World - Disney Cruise Line 2014 Itineraries - And more! ------------------------------------- QUESTION OF THE WEEK - What is your favorite way to celebrate romance in Walt Disney World? What is the most romantic restaurant in Disney World? ------------------------------------- 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
