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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Jan 17, 2011 • 1h 31min
WDW Radio Show # 205 - January 16, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2011 Recap Roundtable Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #205 for the week of January 16, 2011. This past weekend, more than 54,000 athletes from around the world descended on Walt Disney World, as many do year after year, not for the attractions, shows or dare I say even the wonderful dining options, but to run. And run a lot. The Walt Disney World Marathon weekend encompassed a series of endurance events, in which individuals came out to fulfill personal goals, experience the parks like never before, and for many, to make a difference in not just their own lives, but the lives of others. So on this week's roundtable, we'll look at the Walt Disney World Marathon as well as some other endurance events, and possibly introduce you to the idea that it's not just for athletes, but for friends and entire families as well. Whether you visit to run, cheer, volunteer or for your favorite charity, it's one of the most amazing experiences any Disney enthusiast can enjoy. I’ll have a few announcements, and then play 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. 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 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Jan 13, 2011 • 27min
WDW NewsCast - January 12, 2011
WDW NewsCast - January 12, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - The Walt Disney World Marathon - Other themed race events in WDW ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Jan 10, 2011 • 1h 40min
WDW Radio Show # 204 - January 9, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Live Restaurant Review of Todd English's BlueZoo Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #204 for the week of January 9, 2011. An important part of the Walt Disney World experience for me and many other people is enjoying the wide variety of dining options that are available. And while there are many tried and true favorites, there is also a large number of locations that are very much overlooked. This week, we explore what I believe is one of those restaurants. Located in the Walt Disney World Dolphin, Celebrity Chef Todd English’s BlueZoo offers fresh seafood in a spectacular setting where both the food and décor are works of art. We’ll do a live restaurant review of BlueZoo and let you share in our overall dining experience, as we also chat with our server, the General Manager, Sommelier, and Executive Chef. I’ll have a few announcements, and then play 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. 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 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Jan 6, 2011 • 21min
WDW NewsCast - January 6, 2011
WDW NewsCast - January 6, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Disney World Discounts ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Jan 3, 2011 • 1h 49min
WDW Radio Show # 203 - January 2, 2011 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Top Ten Disney Moments of 2010 Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #203 for the week of January 2, 2011. Let me start off by wishing you and your families a very Happy New Year, and as we enter 2011, I wanted to look back on 2010 and some of its most important developments, additions, announcements and events. With so many to choose from, we’ll try and narrow it down to our Top Ten Disney Stories of 2010. I’ll have a few announcements, including information about a special WDW Radio LIVE broadcast coming soon, updates on the WDW Radio Cruise on the Disney Dream, and then play 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. 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 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Dec 27, 2010 • 1h 37min
WDW Radio Show # 202 - December 26, 2010 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Exploring the UK Pavilion in Epcot - Fantasy or Reality? Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #202 for the week of December 26, 2010. As we wander the promenade and explore the pavilions of World Showcase in Epcot, we find ourselves transported across the globe to exotic destinations around the world. In doing so, we are afforded the opportunity to share in and learn about the people and their culture through attractions, exhibits, their food and even direct communication with those that call these places home. But as we do so, sometimes we wonder just how much these pavilions actually reflect the regions upon which they are based. This week, we will explore one of these pavilions with guests who hail from the United Kingdom. We will wander the streets and tour the interiors of these buildings to look at how, how well, and why these landmarks and extraordinary details exist. I’ll have a few announcements and play 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. 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 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Dec 20, 2010 • 59min
WDW Radio Show # 201 - December 19, 2010 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater DSI: Disney Scene Investigation Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #201 for the week of December 19, 2010. This week, we’ll take a closer look at the history, story and details of a restaurant in Walt Disney World that many people consider an attraction in itself. Our DSI: Disney Scene Investigation takes us to Stage 14 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and back in time as we grab some popcorn, hang a speaker on our convertible and tune in to the Sci-Fi Dine In Theater. I’ll have just a few announcements and play 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. 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 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Dec 13, 2010 • 1h 58min
WDW Radio Show # 200 - December 12, 2010 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
200th Episode Celebration Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #200 for the week of December 12, 2010. This week we’ll celebrate the 200th episode of WDW Radio with a roundtable retrospective on the past 200 shows including our favorite segments, interviews and more. I’ll also share some audio from last week’s Meet of the Month in Walt Disney World including some listener Fact or Fiction, and follow that up with a montage of clips from some memorable guests and segments. I’ll also play many of the voicemails and messages you recorded or called into the show. And most of all, I want to thank you for listening to the show, whether this is your first episode or your 200th, 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 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Dec 6, 2010 • 1h 35min
WDW Radio Show # 199 - December 5, 2010 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
EPCOT Retrospective - Universe of Energy / Ellen's Energy Adventure Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #199 for the week of December 6, 2010. We’ll turn back the clock and continue our EPCOT Retrospective series as we journey aboard my Walt Disney World Wayback Machine to 1982... and earlier. We’ll look at the design, creation and development of the Universe of Energy. This unique pavilion addressed important issues that remain so to this day, and incorporated technological advances that continue to impress and delight guests as well. We’ll talk not just about its history, changes and upgrades, but the future of the pavilion as well. I’ll have a few announcements and 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. 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 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
Nov 29, 2010 • 1h 9min
WDW Radio Show # 198 - November 28, 2010 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Main Street, USA DSI: Disney Scene Investigation Part 2; Interview with Steven Miller from Disney Parks Merchandise Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #198 for the week of November 28, 2010. We’ll continue our journey down Main Street, USA as we take our time and explore the details, hidden treasures and history of the Emporium and Center Street. Jim Korkis and I point out many of the overlooked details that tell the story of this Victorian seaside town. With the holiday season underway, and many fans wishing for Disney presents under the tree, I’ll talk with Steven Miller, Merchandise Manager for the Disney parks about the Disney pin collecting and trading phenomenon, the explosive growth and popularity of Vinylmation, and the introduction (and story) of Duffy the Disney Bear. I’ll also announce a special WDW Radio event for 2011 that may be a nice addition to a Disney trip already in your plans, then have a few other announcements and 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. 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 Join the WDWRadio 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!
