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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Nov 2, 2012 • 58min
WDW Radio Show # 299 - November 4, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Epcot Post-Shows, Disney 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 #299 for the week of November 4, 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, we're going to explore the attractions beyond the attractions in Future World, as we take a close look at ore of Walt Disney World's hidden treasures and overlooked experiences - the Epcot post-shows. Interactive, entertaining and educational, they are also full of wonderful details, stories and opportunities. Answer the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week 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 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello 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!
Nov 1, 2012 • 34min
WDW NewsCast - October 31, 2012 - Disney Lucasfilm Discussion and Star Wars in Walt Disney World
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for October 31, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Disney acquires Lucasfilm - Star Wars in Walt Disney World - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - What do you think of the Disney/Lucasfilm deal? What future opportunities are you most excited about? *********** Please vote DAILY until Nov. 15, 2012 for WDW Radio at http://PodcastAwards.com in the TRAVEL category. Thank you!! *********** ---------------- 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
Oct 29, 2012 • 1h 5min
WDW Radio Show # 298 - October 28, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Finding Walt... in Walt Disney World, Disney 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 #298 for the week of October 27, 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 invite you to join me on a quest through Walt Disney World, as we explore the details, stories, tributes and references layered throughout the parks to the man who truly started it all, as we look to Finding Walt... in Walt Disney World. It's a fun journey that that will hopefully help you connect the dots between what you see and the meaning, and the man, behind it. Answer the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then have some announcements including how you can help 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/LouMongello 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!
Oct 26, 2012 • 16min
WDW NewsCast - October 24, 2012 - Country Bear Jamboree, New Fantasyland, Wreck-it Ralph
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for October 24, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Country Bear Jamboree Refurbishment - Mermaids come to Pirates of the Caribbean in the Magic Kingdom - New Fantasyland - Splash Mountain - Epcot character meets with Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald Duck - Disney's Animal kingdom Lodge Safari - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - You've likely seen photos and videos and Tweets about the New Fantasyland coming to Walt Disney World's Magic Kindgom - What are you most impressed with, excited about, or looking forward to seeing? Leave your response in the Comments below ---------------- 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
Oct 22, 2012 • 1h 3min
WDW Radio Show # 297 - October 21, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
The Legend of Sid Cahuenga, Disney 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 #297 for the week of October 21, 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 I like to look at Walt Disney World in terms of "layers of the onion," meaning that beyond the enjoyment of parks and resorts, as you dig deeper and peel back some of those layers, you uncover some amazing details and stories. And while they may not always be apparent on first glance, by learning more and understanding the meaning and purpose in everything encounter, you will ultimately have a much richer experience. So this week, we're going to stop by the residence of one of Disney's Hollywood Studios' landmarks, and take a look at the story (both real and Imagineered) of Sid Cahuenga. Answer the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then have some announcements at the end of the show, including information about a new contest, upcoming events and live video broadcasts. 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/LouMongello 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!
Oct 18, 2012 • 18min
WDW NewsCast - October 17, 2012 - Disney's Limited Time Magic
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for October 12, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Disney's Limited Time Magic, featuring unexpected experiences with an extra sprinkle of Pixie Dust at Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort that’ll appear, and then disappear when the next debuts - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - What do you think of Disney's Limited Time Magic? What looks to be your favorite week so far (True Love, Independence Week, Long Lost Friends Week, Pirate Week, Dapper Dans Sing Boy Bands, Unleash the Villains or Golden Horseshoe Revue)? ---------------- 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
Oct 15, 2012 • 55min
WDW Radio Show # 296 - October 14, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Late-Night Dining in Walt Disney World - Live Review at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Disney 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 #296 for the week of October 14, 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 I want to introduce you to what may be a new type of dining experience for you in Walt Disney World. While we traditionally think of breakfast, lunch and dinner in the parks, resorts and other dining locations, this week we're going to do a live restaurant review - not in a restaurant. One of my favorite ways and locations to dine in is late-night at the lounges across Walt Disney World property. Did you know that most of the lounges have a great appetizer menu with items you normally can't find anywhere else? Well this week, I'm going to share one of those experiences with you as we recorded live from the Territory Lounge at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. We'll sample the menu (all of it), and talk about how and why this is a great way to enjoy the food, and the company, in Walt Disney World. See how well you did on last week's challenge and then answer the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then have some announcements at the end of the show, including information about a new contest, upcoming events and live video broadcasts. 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/LouMongello 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!
Oct 11, 2012 • 13min
WDW NewsCast - October 10, 2012 - Test Track, New Fantasyland, Disney's Magic Band
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for October 10, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Test Track Opening Date - New Fantasyland Sneak Previews - Disney's "Magic Band" - Food and Wine - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - What do you think about the possibilities of Disney's new "Magic Band" ---------------- 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
Oct 8, 2012 • 1h 16min
WDW Radio Show # 295 - October 7, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Top Ten Audio Animatronics in Walt Disney World, Disney 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 #295 for the week of October 7, 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 From Walt's mechanical bird to the most advanced figures in the Disney parks, Audio-Animatronic characters have been an integral part in storytelling in attractions from the very beginnings of Disneyland. So this week, we're going to explore the history of these figures, and then take a look at our Top Ten Audio-Animatronics in Walt Disney World. Were you able to identify last week's mystery sound clip from the parks? See how well you did and then answer the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then have some announcements at the end of the show, including information about upcoming events and live video broadcasts. 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/LouMongello 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!
Oct 5, 2012 • 31min
WDW NewsCast - October 3, 2012 - Epcot's 30 Anniversary Recap and Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Preview
http://WDWRadio.com - WDW News Cast - October 3, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - EPCOT's 30th Anniversary celebration recap and review - Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin food and Wine Classic Preview and tasting! - And more! ---------------- 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
