WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!

Kilimanjaro Safaris DSI: Disney Scene Investigation and Disney Trivia Contest Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #312 for the week of February 10, 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 take a closer look at an attraction that, believe it or not, has ties to Walt Disney. The Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney's Animal Kingdom is an attraction replete with story, details, and important messages. In this week's DSI: Disney Scene Investigation, we'll look at it's very early beginnings, development, changes, and secrets. 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 recap the WDW Radio Event announcements made during our 6 Year Anniversary Celebration this weekend 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

WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for Feb. 3, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Big Thunder Mountain TV Show - Doofenslurper - Tony Baxter - D23 Fanniversary - 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! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello

Best Dining Values in Walt Disney World and Trivia Contest Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #311 for the week of February 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. Part of maximizing your Walt Disney World experience is not just getting the most from your time at the resort, but also maximizing what you spend. And while there are many ways to save money at Walt Disney World, one of the best and easiest is ways is in what, where, when and even how you eat. Join us this week as we explore the Best of the Best Dining Values in Walt Disney World. From locations to items to values in overall experiences, you'll discover some the secrets, tips and strategies for getting the most out of your Disney dollars. 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 then have some 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

Hidden Treasures, Stories, Details and Virtual Tour of Disney's Boardwalk Resort Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #310 for the week of January 27, 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 help you enjoy and appreciate more of Walt Disney World's "Hidden Treasures" not just in the parks, but the resorts as well, as each of replete with story, details, overlooked experiences and fascinating history, often both real and Imagineered. Join me as we virtually tour and explore the lobby and lounge of Disney's Boardwalk Resort. You'll lean about the inspiration for the resort, and the significance behind some of the wonderful props, replicas and real antiques that are found throughout the hotel. Jim Korkis joins me on a journey that will take us to the boardwalks of Atlantic City and Coney Island from many years ago, to the one that is recreated at one of our favorite Disney resorts. 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 then have some announcements at the end of the show, including details about our 6 Year Anniversary Show, and our WDW Radio On the Road events including our group trip to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii and cruise on the Disney Fantasy! 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

WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for Jan 23, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Limited Time Magic - Pirates of the Caribbean - Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas Interactive Game - Wilderness Explorers interactive game - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad interactive queue - Habit Heroes at Innoventions in Epcot - Le Cellier menu - Epcot International Food and Wine Festival - LIVE! With Kelly and Michael in Walt Disney World - runDisney Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Ten-Miler - 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! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello

Walt Disney World Wayback Machine to 1993 and Disney Trivia Contest Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #309 for the week of January 20, 2013. I'm here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to 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 me aboard my Walt Disney World Wayback Machine this week as we turn the dial back to 1993. We'll look at what the parks and resorts looked like that year, and the events leading up to that time. From the birth of Michael Eisner's "Disney Decade," we'll look at the attractions, shows and restaurants that have come and gone, as well as beyond the parks into the Walt Disney World VIllage, Pleasure Island and beyond. 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 then have some announcements at the end of the show, including details about our 6 Year Anniversary Show, and our WDW Radio On the Road events including our group trip to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii and cruise on the Disney Fantasy! 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

Tony's Town Square Live Restaurant Review, New Contest and Aulani Event Announcement Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #308 for the week of January 13, 2013. I'm here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to to wherever you are with this podcast, videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com and I want to thank each and every one of your for listening and for the 7th year in a row, helping vote WDW Radio the Best Travel Podcast for 2012. This week I invite you to join me (virtually) around the table for another live Walt Disney World dining review. We'll step onto Main Street, USA and dine at Tony's Town Square Restaurant. We'll discuss its history, story, inspiration from Lady and the Tramp and its details, and then review the menu from appetizers and desserts. It's a chance to share lunch with us and maybe introduce you to a new dining experience in the parks. You'll also learn about Disney's ImagiNations contest from friends who participated in this competition created by Walt Disney Imagineering. The grand prize gives the winner an opportunity to win an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney Imagineering in California and possible internship opportunities. 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 then have some announcements at the end of the show, including details about our 6 Year Anniversary Show in February and how YOU can be a part of it, as well as how you can join us on our WDW Radio On the Road group trip to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii! 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 http://LouMongello.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for Jan 2, 2013 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Limited Time Magic - Year of the Ear - DisneyTimeSweeps.com - WIn a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland - 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! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums 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

Walt Disney World Year in Review 2012 Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #307 for the week of December 30, 2012. I'm here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to to wherever you are with this podcast, videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com As the year comes to a close, I invite you to join us around the table as we recap the Walt Disney World Year in Review 2012. We'll look back on the announcements, events, openings, closures, and memorable moments from the past twelve months. We'll take a peek ahead to what's coming to Walt Disney World in 2013. I'll then have some announcements at the end of the show,so 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 ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011! ------------------------------------- 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 http://LouMongello.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

Interview with Former Walt Disney Imagineer Darryl Pickett, Trivia Contest and more! Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #306 for the week of December 23, 2012. I'm here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to to wherever you are with this podcast, videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com This week I want to introduce you to person whose name you may not recognize, but whose work you undoubtedly have enjoyed. As a show writer for Walt Disney Imagineering, his work included many of the stories and details in the queue of the Jungle Cruise, Pecos Bill's, One Man's Dream, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Space Mountain, Pop Century, Pal Mickey, the Adventurers Club, the Disney Cruise Line and the Walt Disney World Railroad. I'm excited to share with you my conversation with storyteller Darryl Pickett. We'll discuss his personal journey from dreamer to Cast Member to Imagineer, talk about his wide scope of work, offer guidance to future Imagineers, and much more. I'll have the answer to our last Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and then have some 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 and 2011! ------------------------------------- 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 http://LouMongello.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!