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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Jan 12, 2012 • 23min
WDW NewsCast - January 11, 2012 - Interactive Queues, Changes and Sorcerers
The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Peter Pan's Flight Interactive Queue - Test Track Refurb and Sponsorship - Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom - Tom Sawyer Island changes ---------------------------- Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering the Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
Jan 9, 2012 • 1h 4min
WDW Radio Show # 256 - January 8, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
On the Trail of the Rocketeer - Recorded Live from Disney's Hollywood Studios Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #256 for the week of January 8, 2012. This week's we're on the trail of the Rocketeer as we look at this character connection in Walt Disney World. Recorded live at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Jim Korkis and I discuss not only the film, but tour the park as we search for props, details and stories that you may have never noticed that relate to the 1991 Disney film. Stay tuned for some 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 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
Jan 2, 2012 • 2h 34min
WDW Radio Show # 255 - January 1, 2012 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Disney Year in Review 2011 and Looking Ahead to 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 #255 for the week of January 1, 2012 - so first and foremost, Happy New Year! As the new year is upon us, join us on the roundtable and look back with us at the Year in Disney 2011, as we recap and reflect on new additions, announcements, changes and losses. We'll also look ahead to what's coming to Walt Disney World, other Disney Parks, the Disney Cruise Line and beyond. I'll also look back at the year both personally and at WDW Radio, and tell you what's in store for the show and site, including new events, upcoming projects and more. I'll have a few announcements 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 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
Dec 30, 2011 • 11min
WDW NewsCast - December 28, 2011 - Disney's New Year's Eve Announcement
The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Disney's New Year's Eve "One More Day" Announcement - New Florida Resident Pass ---------------------------- Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering the Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
Dec 25, 2011 • 1h 16min
WDW Radio Show # 254 - December 25, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Listener Questions - And a Question for You Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #254 for the week of December 25, 2011. I'll open up the inbox this week and answer more of your questions about your Walt Disney World vacation plans, history, tips, advice and more. Some of the topics we'll cover this week include: the opening of the New Fantasyland, tips for adults in the Magic Kingdom, guests with special needs, a Tron attraction, a 4-day trip plan, tours for the entire family, some history and trivia about a themed restaurant that's long been closed, and a question for you about bringing back some classic, extinct attractions I'll have a few announcements, including more information about WDW Radio events during next month's Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, 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 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
Dec 22, 2011 • 23min
WDW NewsCast - December 21, 2011 - WiFi, Food and Holidays at Disney World
The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - More free WiFi locations - Testing room service by poolside - New Restaurants on the Disney Dining Plan - New Year's Eve - Our Favorite Holiday Activities at Walt Disney World ---------------------------- Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering the Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
Dec 19, 2011 • 49min
WDW Radio Show # 253 - December 18, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Live Restaurant Review - The Plaza Restaurant Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #253 for the week of December 18, 2011. Walt Disney World is full of hidden treasures, including some restaurants that may often be overlooked by guests. This week, we're going to do a live restaurant review of the Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. I'll look at the decor, menu, value, location, and of course, review the food live with a recent WDW Radio contest winner. I'll have a few announcements, information about WDW Radio events during next month's Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, 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 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
Dec 12, 2011 • 1h 39min
WDW Radio Show # 252 - December 11, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Walt Disney World Marathon - The Experience, Training Help, Tips 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 #252 for the week of December 11, 2011. Returning this January, Marathon Weekend in Walt Disney World has become more than an endurance event, and instead is a weekend full of races and activities for every age and ability. Fun, memorable and maybe even a bit magical, they afford an opportunity to experience the parks in a very unique way. This week, we'll look at getting ready for the events whether it's your first race or you're en experienced veteran. We'll discuss training, equipment, getting over the fear of participating, myths, tips and much more. If you're running in any future event, thinking about it, or just want to learn more about that it entails by hearing from a panel of people from every level, there's something here for you. I'll have a few announcements, 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 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
Dec 8, 2011 • 20min
WDW NewsCast - December 7, 2011 - Star Wars, Fantasmic and more
The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Star Wars Weekends - Fantasmic! Picnic Package - Comedy Warehouse returns ---------------------------- Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering the Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
Dec 5, 2011 • 1h 5min
WDW Radio Show # 251 - December 4, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
The Muppets In Walt Disney World - A Look Back... and Forward Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #251 for the week of December 4, 2011. With the popularity of the recents Muppets movie release, many of us are looking back fondly at our love of the Muppets growing up on TV and in film. But for Walt Disney World fans, the Muppets also had a presence in Disney's Hollywood Studios in addition to MuppetVision 3D for many years. This week, we'll hop aboard my Walt Disney World Wayback machine and look back at the marriage of Disney and the Muppets, The Muppets at Walt Disney World TV special, shows and attractions in the parks, what could have (and should have) been, and the future of the Muppets in the Disney Parks. I'll have the answers and winner of last week's "Where in the World Have You Heard This?" Contest, a few announcements, 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 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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!
