WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!

Lou Mongello - Disney Expert

Episodes

Mentioned books

undefined
Jun 2, 2009 • 8min

Tour the newest Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resorts

Join Lou Mongello as he travels to Walt Disney World's newest Disney Vacation Club (DVC) properties. You'll explore the Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and finally Kidani Village at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Enjoy this look at Disney's newest "Best Kept Secret."
undefined
Jun 1, 2009 • 1h 4min

WDW Radio Show # 121 - May 31, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #121 for the week of May 31, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again We’ll begin with some news and rumors from Walt Disney World, including the addition of the new Audio-Animatronic President in the Magic Kingdom, and a rumored new, interactive Animatronic figure in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Next I’ll sit down once again with Disney’s first and only Chief Magic Official, Justin Muchoney We’ll look back at his role as CMO, some of his most memorable moments and experiences, how his life has changed, and so much more. I’ll 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. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
undefined
May 25, 2009 • 59min

WDW Radio Show # 120 - May 24, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #120 for the week of May 20, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again This weekend marks the of four consecutive Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and I was in the parks all weekend to cover the events. With a celebration of all things Star Wars that includes special events, performances and presentations for fans young and old, there were also celebrity appearances, character encounters throughout the park, special merchandise and more. Glenn Whelan joins me live from the park to discuss and review the weekend’s events, and ways that you and your family can get the most out of Star Wars Weekends. I’ll announce the winners of my last Walt Disney World Trivia Contest, and who gets to go see either The Little Mermaid or the Lion King on Broadway. I’ll 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. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
undefined
May 18, 2009 • 1h 36min

WDW Radio Show # 119 - May 17, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #119 for the week of May 17, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again We’ll start off the show with some news from Walt Disney World, including big news from D23, new Passolder offers and new characters now appearing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This week’s Walt Disney World Top 10 may be one of my most interesting yet, as passion and opinion may make you either strongly agree or question our list, as Tim Foster and I give you the Top Ten Walt Disney World Attraction Theme Songs. Join us as we go through each of the parks and examine some of the best music from attractions past and present. I’ll have a new Walt Disney World Trivia Contest this week, where not only is the prize very unique, but there will be more than one winner who will get to experience a very special kind of prize. I’ll 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. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
undefined
May 11, 2009 • 1h 29min

WDW Radio Show # 118 - May 10, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

Hello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #118 for the week of May 10, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again and Happy Mothers’ Day to all of the moms listening. We’ll start off the show with some news from Walt Disney World, including a new pirates experience in the Magic Kingdom, news from Disney’s Hollywood Studios about new meet and greets, a rumor about a possible major change coming to Star Tours and more. One of the keys to any Walt Disney World vacation is planning ahead – and often times, that part of the fun as well. And planning can and should go beyond just where to stay, when to eat and how to maximize your time in the parks. In fact, there are certain individual aspects of your trip that if planned accordingly, can really enhance your family’s vacation. And for many, finding and obtaining character autographs and pictures is an important part of their trip. Chuck Lionberger joins me this week for some “Practical Planning in Every Way,” as we explore some strategies to help maximize your time, and number of characters in and out of the parks. Listener Josh sits in the not-so-hot seat this week as we play a round of Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction, where I’ll test his knowledge of some interesting Disney history and trivia. Play along and see if he, and you, is up to the challenge. I’ll play many 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. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
undefined
May 4, 2009 • 2h 11min

WDW Radio Show # 117 - May 3, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

Hello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #117 for the week of May 3, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again. This week marks the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and to commemorate this event, I’m going to dedicate this entire show, and in fact just a single segment, to Walt Disney World’s third park. Disney historian and author Jim Korkis joins me at the Studios to take a detailed walk through the park, looking at its history, stories, incredible details and tributes and so much more. It is a fascinating virtual tour filled with things you may not have ever known about the Studios, and just may want to seek out on your next trip. I’ll announce the winner of our last Walt Disney World Trivia Contest before playing some 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. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
undefined
Apr 27, 2009 • 1h 36min

WDW Radio Show # 116 - April 26, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

Hello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #116 for the week of April 26, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again. With the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios coming up on May 1, I am planning a number of segments looking back on its history, trivia, changes and hidden treasures, and this week, we’re going to start at the very beginning. I am pleased to be joined at the Studios by Disney Legend and former Walt Disney World press agent Charlie Ridgway, who recounts what it was like planning for the opening of a park whose original concept changed dramatically, and showcased the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood that was both real and imaged. He tells us about planning for the opening ceremonies, the many celebrities that visited and worked at the park and so much more. I’ll answer many of your listener emails and questions this week, including vacation planning and Walt Disney World history and trivia questions. Some topics include Disney honeymoons, Disney dining, World Showcase music, DVC versus a Deluxe Resort, the Empress Lilly and so much more. I’ll play some 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. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
undefined
Apr 20, 2009 • 1h 32min

WDW Radio Show # 115 - April 19, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

Hello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #115 for the week of April 19, 2009. Thank you for tuning in again this week for some fun, family-friendly Disney magic. April showers may bring May flowers, and they also affect the vacations of Guests visiting Walt Disney World. And while many people look at the rain as something that will keep them stuck in their rooms, I look at it as a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the resorts and the parks, and maybe even a way to experience something that they never have before. This week, we’ll look at the Top Ten Things to Do In Walt Disney World When it Rains. I believe that each day, we are all motivated by our dreams, both big and small. For many people, dreaming to be a part of the magic that they enjoy today or even experienced and impacted them as a child fuels their passion. And for many people, that dream has or will come true. And for one of Disney’s most talented character artists, he believed in and followed his dream, and now he’s making magic for us as Guests. So I want to introduce you to Brian Blackmore, Character Artist for the Disney Design Group. He not only recounts his personal journey from childhood watching Uncle Walt, to working for the company he loves so much, to sharing advice and practical tips on how to possibly follow your own dream, and even work in a place that truly creates magic for others. I’ll have another Walt Disney World Trivia Contest this week, where I’ll test your knowledge of a classic Walt Disney World attraction… or two, before playing 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. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
undefined
Apr 13, 2009 • 1h 12min

WDW Radio Show # 114 - April 12, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

Hello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is show #114 for the week of April 12, 2009 and I am your host, Lou Mongello. Thank you for tuning in again this week. We’ll start off with News from around Walt Disney World, and much of it involves some changes to as well as new dining opportunities, as well as new Guest experiences in Downtown Disney, and even a few rumors about what might be coming back to the Magic Kingdom. I’m proud this week to bring you an exclusive interview with an author who brings a new perspective to Walt Disney World in his series of books, where he takes you on a fictional adventure through the parks after all the Guests have left. He is New York Times bestselling author of both the Kingdom Keepers and Peter and the Starcatchers series, Ridley Pearson. We’ll discuss the first two books in the Kingdom Keepers series and how they came to be as well as what may be coming next in the series. We also discuss his work with Dave Barry on the Peter and the Starcatchers titles, which explores the world of Peter Pan before the J.M. Barrie novel and Disney animated film. I’ll 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. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
undefined
Apr 5, 2009 • 1h 1min

WDW Radio Show # 113 - April 5, 2009 - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

Hello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host Lou Mongello, and this is show #113 for the week of April 5, 2009. Thank you for tuning in again this week. This week’s show will be the last one I am broadcasting from the WDW Radio headquarters in Scotch Plains, NJ – I’m taking the show on the road to sunny skies and warmer climates in Florida, but this week, I have something that I think you’ll enjoy. This weeks we’re going to don our explorer’s hat and magnifying glass and do another DSI: Disney Scene Investigation of one of EPCOT Center’s original and most important pavilions - The Land. We’ll explore Its beginnings, history and changes through the years, as well as its signature attractions. I’ll 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 ALL NEW web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
 Get the app