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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Oct 20, 2011 • 10min
WDW NewsCast - October 19, 2011 - Attraction refurbs and changes, Test Track rumors and more
The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Attraction closures - Storybook Circus and Dumbo opening dates - Festival of the Lion King - Free in-room WiFi - Test Track rumors - 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. Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!
Oct 17, 2011 • 1h 29min
WDW Radio Show # 244 - October 16, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress - History, Legacy, Details and Future Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #244 for the week of October 16, 2011. As we continue to look back at Walt Disney World's history in honor of its 40th anniversary, I want to take a close look at an attraction which may not have been part of the Magic Kingdom's opening day, but is deeply rooted in its history and sense of nostalgia. While there may always be a great, big beautiful tomorrow, now is the time - now is the best time to explore the history, legacy, details and future of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. Jim Korkis joins me on a segment that is part Wayback Machine, part DSI: Disney Scene Investigation, and we'll leave you with some thought-provoking questions that I encourage you to share your thoughts on. I'll give you more details about this year's annual WDW Radio Epcot Food and Wine Festival Walkabout, taking place next weekend, before sharing a few annuncements and 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. Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Join the friend page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Oct 13, 2011 • 21min
WDW NewsCast - October 12, 2011 - Disney Dining Reservation Changes and WiFi in the Resorts
The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Dining reservation changes in Walt Disney World - Free WiFi coming to Disney World parks and resorts? ---------------------------- 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. Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!
Oct 10, 2011 • 1h 16min
WDW Radio Show # 243 - October 9, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events Review Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #243 for the week of October 9, 2011. The annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival has become a destination event for both Disney World enthusiasts and food lovers from around the world. In addition to the kiosks, seminars, tastings and signings, there are also a number of special events to further enhance the experience. This week, we'll review two of those special celebrations - The Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, and the Party For The Senses. We'll discuss the venues, menus, entertainment, recommendations, value 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 Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Join the friend page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Oct 6, 2011 • 26min
WDW NewsCast - October 5, 2011 - Epcot Food & Wine Festival Technology
The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Epcot Food and Wine Festival Technology - 40 Hour Live broadcast and Disney charity auction information ---------------------------- Join us each week for a LIVE interactive news show covering the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.com Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!
Oct 3, 2011 • 1h 15min
WDW Radio Show # 242 - October 2, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Taking Teens to 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 #242 for the week of October 2, 2011. Walt Disney World is a place to enjoy and create lasting memories together, whether you are family with young children, couples, friends or anything in between. And yes, Disney is also a great place for teens to have fun in a safe environment that may even afford them a bit of independence while on vacation. So this week, we'll talk about taking teens to Walt Disney World with a mom of teens, and a teen himself. We'll discuss planning, touring, budgeting, best attractions, misconceptions, tips and much more - all from a parents and a teen's perspective. 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 Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Join the friend page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Sep 29, 2011 • 31min
WDW NewsCast - September 28, 2011 - Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary
The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com ---------------------------- Topics this week include: - Avatar and Disney discussion - Avatar Land at Disney's Animal Kingdom ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.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 Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and hundreds of Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Join the friend page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!
Sep 26, 2011 • 58min
WDW Radio Show # 241 - September 25, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Skyway and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes - WDW Opening Day Attractions Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #241 for the week of September 25, 2011. Walt Disney World will celebrate it's 40th Anniversary next week, and to honor the occasion, I'll continue with our look at its opening day attractions. This week, we'll look at not one, but two that welcomed guests on opening day in 1971. Both were simple pleasures that afforded guests unique views of the parks. And they also share the fact that neither is in operation today. Join me as we explore and examine the Skyway and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes. I’ll have more information about our 40-Hour live broadcast and charity auction celebrating Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary on October 1, 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 Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Join the friend page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Sep 24, 2011 • 25min
WDW NewsCast - September 21, 2011 - Avatar and Disney
The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com ---------------------------- Topics this week include: - Avatar and Disney discussion - Avatar Land at Disney's Animal Kingdom ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.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 Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and hundreds of Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Join the friend page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!
Sep 19, 2011 • 1h 21min
WDW Radio Show # 240 - September 18, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Top Ten Relaxing Attractions 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 #240 for the week of September 18, 2011. Everyone who visits Walt Disney World has their favorites - Resorts, parks, restaurants and of course, attractions. For some, it's all about the thrills, while others prefer attractions that maybe a bit slower. And so this week, we'll look at the Top Ten Relaxing Attractions in Walt Disney World. I’ll have more information about our 40-Hour live broadcast celebrating Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary on October 1, 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 You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Join the friend page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
