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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May 25, 2012 • 14min
WDW NewsCast - May 23, 2012 - One Man’s Dream, Dining Changes, Disney Artists, Winnie the Pooh and more!
WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast – Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello - One Man’s Dream - Tutto Gusto and Tutto Italia - Cape May Cafe closure at Disney’s Beach Club Resort - Winnie the Pooh - Bistro de Paris closure - Brian Blackmore at Star Wars Weekends —————————- Question of the Week: On this past week’s WDW Radio show, we talked about a classic Walt Disney World attraction that hasn’t changed much in 40 + years: The Country Bear Jamboree. So here’s my question to you: What attraction in Walt Disney World is so classic, timeless, or “magical” that you think should never be changed? ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive 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 about the various events and meets visit http://WDWRadio.com/Events ------------------------------------- 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 Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Thanks for watching! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello
May 22, 2012 • 49min
WDW Radio Show # 275 - May 20, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Country Bear Jamboree DSI: Disney Scene Investigation, 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 #275 for the week of May 20, 2012. We'll take a close look at another one of Walt Disney World's opening day attractions in a segment that is part DSI: Disney Scene Investigation and part Wayback Machine, as it has remained almost exactly the same as it appeared on October 1, 1971. Join us as we explore the history, stories, details, characters, music and more at the Country Bear Jamboree. Then be sure and share your comments in the show notes about some questions we have for you. I'll have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new one for your chance to win a Disney prize package. Stay for a few quick announcements, including updated event information including our WDW Radio Meet in NYC in June, and our private dinner at the "American Adventurers Club." I'll then 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 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
May 18, 2012 • 15min
WDW NewsCast - May 16, 2012 - Phineas and Ferb, Merida, Snow White, Star Wars Weekends and more!
WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast – Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello - Phineas and Ferb, Agent P game, contests and drawing lessons at Animation Academy - Snow White’s Scary Adventures - Car show at Downtown Disney - Top Tips for getting the most out of Star Wars Weekends -http://bit.ly/wdwr273 - Star Wars Weekends Meet – Sat. May 19 - WDW Radio Meet in NYC – Sat. June 9 - E-Ticket Event at the “American Adventurers Club” – Fri. Sept, 28 - WDW Radio Cruise on the Disney Dream with Disney legend Richard M. Sherman – Nov. 4-8 - http://WDWRadioCruise.com - and more! To learn more about the various events and meets visit http://WDWRadio.com/Events ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio ------------------------------------- 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 Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Thanks for watching! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello
May 14, 2012 • 1h 37min
WDW Radio Show # 274 - May 13, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Disney Cruise Line Questions, Marvel Contest, Event info 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 #274 for the week of May 13, 2012. Whether you're a mom, mom to be, or just share some motherly advice, I hope you have a very Happy Mother's Day With the WDW Radio group cruise on the Disney Dream coming up in November, we're opening up the inbox this week to answer your questions about not only our cruise, but cruising on the Disney Cruise Line in general. From pre and post-stays in Walt Disney World to getting to Port Canaveral and what to do once you're there, dress code on board, things to do in port and on Castaway Cay, Richard Sherman, best places to get snacks on board the Disney Dream, kids clubs, excursions and much, much more. Whether you're joining us on the cruise in November (and yes, there's still time to book), are a first-time cruiser or have been on the Disney Cruise Line in the past, there's something here for everyone. I'll have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new one for your chance to win a special prize for fans of Marvel's The Avengers. I'll then have a few quick announcements, including information about the next WDW Radio Meet of the Month during Star Wars Weekends and how you can win some prizes if you join us throughout the day, our WDW Radio Meet in NYC in June, and our private dinner at the "American Adventurers Club." I'll then 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 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
May 8, 2012 • 1h 16min
WDW Radio Show # 273 - May 6, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Top Tips to Get the Most out of Star Wars Weekends, David Prowse (Darth Vader) Interview, E-Ticket Event Info 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 #273 for the week of May 6, 2012. Star Wars Weekends returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World beginning May 18 and will once again be a destination event for Disney and Star Wars fans alike. Whether you're 7 or 70 there is something for everyone, from celebrities, shows, parades, characters, merchandise and yes, even Star Wars-themed food. This week, we will share our Top Tips to Get the Most Out of Star Wars Weekends and give you practical advice on how to do, see, experience and enjoy all that the weekends have to offer. And as long as we're talking about Star Wars, in a special bonus segment, I'll share an interview with someone I've waited more than 30 years to meet - Darth Vader. I had a chance to sit down with David Prowse, the man behind the mask in the original Star Wars trilogy to talk about his role, share stories about working on the films, and Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World. I'll have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new one for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then have a few quick announcements, including information about the next WDW Radio Meet of the Month during Star Wars Weekends and more, and then 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 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Apr 30, 2012 • 1h 4min
WDW Radio Show # 272 - April 29, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
What's New and Next at Walt Disney World, New Fantasyland, Art of Animation review, 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 #272 for the week of April 29, 2012. This past weekend, Disney welcomed in media and moms from around the world as they kicked off their summer season by giving us a closer look into "What's New and What's Next" at Walt Disney World. From their Summer to Remember media event to the third annual Social Media Moms conference and celebration, we were able to get a closer look at changes and additions coming to the parks and resorts. We also heard from Disney executives, Imagineers and celebrities and got sneak peeks "behind the curtain" at the New Fantasyland and Disney's Art of Animation Resort. We'll recap the weekend's events and announcements, and share our thoughts on what this summer (and beyond) will have in store for Walt Disney World fans and guests. I'll have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new one for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then have a few announcements and share new information about ticket sales to our The 1st Annual WDW Radio E-Ticket Event: An Evening with the Secret Society of Historical American Adventurers before playing 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 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Apr 23, 2012 • 1h 30min
WDW Radio Show # 271 - April 22, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Interview with Disney Design Group Senior Character Artist Casey Jones, New 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 #271 for the week of April 22, 2012. Happy Earth Day and Happy Anniversary Disney's Animal Kingdom! One of the things I enjoy sharing on the show are interviews with people whose work in the Disney Parks you may enjoy, but whose names you may not know. From Imagineers to artists. performers and more, each has their own journey and stories to share. This week, I want to introduce you to Casey Jones, a Senior Character Artist for the Disney Design Group. A former comic book artist for Marvel, he now helps to create some of our favorite icons and merchandise in the parks and Disney Cruise Line. From Vinymlations and the Park Starz series, to the Muppets and recent re-introduction of nostalgic items like the Little Orange Bird, Casey shares how these items came to be, from their concept to production. We also discuss Marvel and Disney, what's coming to Star Wars Weekends, advice for others, what we think or would like to see come next (including Avatarland), food, and much more. I'll have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new one for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then 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 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Apr 16, 2012 • 1h 4min
WDW Radio Show # 270 - April 15, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Live Restaurant Review of Katsura Garden Grill in Japan in Epcot Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #270 for the week of April 15, 2012. Join us as we travel around the world this week to Japan in Epcot's World Showcase as we explore the gardens, traditions history, and of course the food at the Katsura Garden Grill during our live restaurant review. I'll have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new one for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then 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 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Apr 12, 2012 • 22min
WDW NewsCast - April 11, 2012 - Tutto Gusto, Test Track, Star Wars Weekends, Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and more!
WDW NewsCast - April 11, 2012 - Tutto Gusto, Test Track, Star Wars Weekends, Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and more! Topics this week include: - Tutto Gusto wine bar in Italy in Epcot's World Showcase - The Vision House at Innoventions - Test Track refurb - Star Wars Weekends stars and celebrities - Tom Hanks to play Walt Disney in film about Mary Poppins ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio ------------------------------------- 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 Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Thanks for watching! Be sure to tune in next week! - Lou Mongello
Apr 9, 2012 • 1h 27min
WDW Radio Show # 269 - April 8, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Top Ten WOW Moments in Walt Disney World, Special Announcements 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 #269 for the week of April 8, 2012. This week, we're going to look at some of those moments in Walt Disney World that leave you breathless, speechless, smiling, laughing, or maybe even a little teary-eyed. From the incredible to the amazing to the spectacular to the emotional and memorable, we're going to explore our Top Ten WOW Moments in Walt Disney World. I'll have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new one for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then share a not one, but a number of announcements about what the future holds for me, WDW Radio... and you! I'll then 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 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Subscribe to Celebrations! The #1 Disney Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
