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WDW Radio # 733 - 30 Reasons to Visit Disneyland Paris, Part 2 and Enter for a Chance to WIN a Magical Vacation to DLP! We continue our journey to and through Disneyland Paris, and 30 Reasons to Visit Disneyland Paris, the Walt Disney Studios, Disney Village, and resorts! We’ll look at its unique experiences, thrilling and chilling sides, aesthetics and our overall favorites. And because I want yo...

WDW Radio # 732 - Roger Rabbit in Walt Disney World: What Is, Was, and Might Have Been - From the WDW Radio Archives Some questions and discussion in the WDW Radio Clubhouse on Facebook this week prompted me to pull this show from the WDW Radio Archives, as Jim Korkis and I virtually visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Show # 327 back in 2013, where we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of "Who Frame...

WDW Radio # 731 - 30 Reasons to Visit Disneyland Paris I just returned from a few days in Disneyland Paris, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and this week, we're going to look at why now is the perfect time to visit. In fact, we're going to share 30 Reasons to Visit Disneyland Paris! From unique attractions to magical shows, dining, decor, and the countless aspects of Disneylan...

WDW Radio # 730 - The True Story of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures This week, we look at the origins of Walt Disney’s True Life Adventure series, the Academy Award winning films that were not only entertaining, but important. I am joined by Didier Ghez, author of “The Origins of Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures.” We’ll explore how and why Walt Disney started making documentary films, includi...

WDW Radio # 729 - Lost Resorts of the Magic Kingdom: The Asian, Persian, and Venetian - From the WDW Radio Archives Since on our last episode of the show, we imagined Walt Disney World resort concepts that could be and we’d like to see, this week, we go back in time not just on the show to 2008 and Show # 91, but way back to a time before Walt Disney World had even opened. We’ll metaphorically tre...

WDW Radio # 728 - Our Top Ten Disney Resort Concepts This week, we play armchair Imagineer and get creative as we share our Top Ten Walt Disney World Resort concepts, including details about theming, dining, activities, and location. Stay tuned for an announcement of our next WDW Radio group (family) adventure... or should I say, Adventures. Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRad...

WDW Radio # 727 - Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Closing... and the Good that May Come From It I'm actually not diving into the Archives this week, because as I said when first added this new show to the feed, also opened up other opportunities to discuss and address important events as they happen... like this week. On Thursday, May 18, Disney announced that they would be closing the Star Wars Ga...

WDW Radio # 726 - Nomad Lounge Review Join me at the table at one of my favorite lounges in Walt Disney World, Nomad Lounge in Disney's Animal Kingdom. We review not just the entire (large) menu, but the entire experience, as I do something I've never done before. Stay tuned for an announcement of our next WDW Radio group (family) adventure... or should I say, Adventures. Share your thoughts in th...

WDW Radio # 725 - Wayback Machine to Disney’s Polynesian Resort - From the WDW Radio Archives On last night's WDW Radio LIVE show (WDWRadioLIVE.com), I brought you with me to and through Disney's Polynesian Resort for a walking tour at sunset of the grounds and Great Ceremonial House. We also looked at and discussed the construction of the new Disney Vacation Club Tower, and I remarked how the ide...

WDW Radio # 724 - Adventures by Disney to Italy Recap - Part 2 As we continue our recap and review of our WDW Radio Adventures by Disney trip to Italy, we continue on to one of the most beautiful and surprising stops on our journey, Orvieto. From there, we visit Tuscany, which was remarkable for so many reasons, before continuing on to the romance and renaissance of Florence, then punctuating our...

WDW Radio # 723 - The Muppets in Walt Disney World That Never Were - From the WDW Radio Archives With The Muppets Mayhem coming to Disney+, and having just watched Muppet Treasure Island on FunnelVision on the Disney Fantasy... and just my love of the Muppets and fond memories of growing up with The Muppet Show, this week we're going to go back in time and take a look back at the relationship betw...

WDW Radio # 722 - Adventures by Disney to Italy Recap - Part 1 This week, we look back at our WDW Radio Adventures by Disney trip to Italy, which was years in the making, that yielded a lifetime of memories. In part one of our discussion, we look at our expectations for Adventures by Disney, our initial days in Rome... and the first few of the many surprises we would have on our journey. Share you...

WDW Radio # 721 - How to Become a Disney Imagineer - From the WDW Radio Archives We're going back fifteen years this week, to a segment I called, "How to Be an Imagineer," which was in response to a question I received (and still do) quite often since I first started the show more than 18 years ago. In 2008, Disney Imagineer Ed Romeo joined me to talk about his story and journey to become an Imagi...

WDW Radio # 720 - Little-Known Extras in Walt Disney World If you think you have seen, done, and eaten it all in Walt Disney World, this week we uncover and share a number of our favorite little-known "extras" in Walt Disney World that will make your experience a little (or a lot) more magical. Whether you are a seasoned Annual Passholder, or planning your first visit, we have not just tips, but t...

WDW Radio # 719 - Top Ten Things in Walt Disney World That Are Better at Night - From the WDW Radio Archives On last night's WDW Radio LIVE show, I spent the evening wandering my way through Tomorrowland, to not only celebrate the opening of Tron Lightcycle /Run, but speculate on the future of this land. As we explored the entire land as the golden hour dissolved into twilight, Tomorrowland was en...

WDW Radio # 718 - NatGeo and Adventures by Disney River Cruising I sit down with two Adventures by Disney and NatGeo guides to learn everything you wanted to know about river cruising, including what makes these voyages unique, from the ships to ports, excursions, guides, adventures and the Adventures by Disney and NatGeo differences. We also look at what makes our upcoming WDW Radio NatGeo Expedi...

WDW Radio # 717 - Cindy Morgan from TRON Interview - From the WDW Radio Archives  Spoiler alert... I'm a bit of a nerd. Growing up, I loved (love) video games and technology, storytelling, adventure, and the unknown... and that hasn't changed much.  More than 40 years ago, a Disney film was released that would forever change the science fiction genre, as well as animation, video gaming and the liv...

WDW Radio # 716 - Italy Pavilion in EPCOT: How Close is The Pavilion to the Real Thing? - From the WDW Radio Archives I just returned from our incredible WDW Radio Adventures by Disney group trip to Italy a few days ago, and I am still reeling in the feeling of the Italian "la dolce vita." So I went back into the archives this week to bring you along with me TO Italy... in World Showcase in EPCOT...

WDW Radio # 715 - Gideon's in Disney Springs: Its History, Mystery, and Magic - Interview with Founder Steve Lewis Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs is nothing short of a phenomenon, with wait times and lines that rival Disney's biggest E-Ticket attractions, and delicious cookies that justify those waits. This week, I sit down with the founder (and mad scientist) behind Gideon's to discuss its...

WDW Radio # 714 - The Orange Bird - From the WDW Radio Archives I visited the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this week, and love seeing old friends... not just wandering and grazing the promenade with me, but old friends from Walt Disney World's past... and present. In recent years, we have seen a resurgence in nostalgia, sentiment, and love for our little purple friend with childlik...

WDW Radio # 713 - Top 5 New Items You Need to Try at the 2023 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival The 2023 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival features food and fun for guests of all ages, and is a feast for all five senses in 360°. This week, join me live from the first day of the Festival, as we sample and share our top five foods you need to try at this year's event... includi...

WDW Radio # 712 - Interview with Former Imagineer Steve Kirk - From the WDW Radio Archives After visiting EPCOT this past week, and in thinking about the future of that park, specifically the Imagination pavilion, I went way back into the WDW Radio Archives to being you one of my earliest interviews. Let's go back to 2007 and Show # 30, when, as part of my Legends of Disney Imagineering feature, I...

WDW Radio # 711 - Listener Email: Themed Resort Rooms, Secret Lounges, Disney Dream Trip, and more! I open up the inbox this week and answer more of your emails about topics including: father/son activities in Walt Disney World, Disney's Contemporary Resort and a discussion of possible themed rooms in Disney Resorts, secret lounges, crowd levels and best times to visit WDW, and a Disney dream trip...

WDW Radio # 710 - Carousel of Progress History, Legacy, Details, and Future - From the Archives From the WDW Radio Archives... There is always be a great, big beautiful tomorrow, but now is the time, now is the best time to explore the history, legacy, details and future of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress that is part Walt Disney World Wayback Machine, and part DSI: Disney Scene Investigation,...

WDW Radio # 709 - Top Ten Restrooms in Walt Disney World An episode that I wasn't sure I would ever do, this week we look at the Top Ten Restrooms in Walt Disney World. From what makes a great restroom, to the where and why it's on our lists, it's where to go when... well... ya know. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the communi...