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WDW Radio # 418 - Walt Disney: An American Experience - September 6, 2015 On September 14-15, PBS will air Walt Disney: An American Experience, a 2-part, 4-hour biography that will offer an unprecedented look at the life and legacy of one of America’s most enduring and influential storytellers and business leaders. Featuring rare archival footage from the Disney vaults, scenes from some of his gre...

WDW Radio # 417 - 5 Best Books About Walt Disney - August 30, 2015 In the past we have discussed some of our favorite books about the Walt Disney World theme parks, but this week I wanted to share our recommended reading about Walt Disney the man. So we’ll open up some of our favorite Walt Disney biographies as we talk about our 5 Best Books About Walt Disney. Join WDW Radio NATION and help suppor...

http://WDWRadio.com presents the WDW News Cast - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Star Wars Half Marathon coming to Walt Disney World - Join the WDW Radio Running Team and our Tomorrowland Virtual Race! http://wdwradio.com/vr15 - And more! ------------------------------------- Get my NEW book - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disne...

WDW Radio # 416 - What We Learned At and About Disney's D23 Expo 2015 - August 23, 2015 The fourth Disney D23 Expo was held last weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center, and once again guests from all 50 states and 28 countries came together to celebrate all things Disney. This week, join us around the table as we revisit and recap the event, and discuss some of the many things we learned at and...

WDW Radio # 415 - 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Disney Legend Mary Blair - August 9, 2015 As Disney prepares to induct a new class of Disney Legends during the upcoming D23 Expo, this week I’ll begin a new series where we focus on the life, legacy, and talents of some of the Disney Legends who have contributed to the films, parks and overall magic of Disney. This week, we’ll begin the series as...

Walt Disney World Snack of the Week - Cheshire Cupcake Cake Cup - Disney in a Minute with Lou Mongello - http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Snack of the Week - Cheshire Cupcake Cake Cup at the Cheshire Café near the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Have you tried it? What's your favorite flavor? Share your comments on Twitter @LouMong...

WDW Radio # 414 - 10 Ways To Get The Most Out of Disney’s D23 Expo 2015 - July 26, 2015 Disney’s D23 Expo returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 14-16 and I will be back again this year, both as a guest and broadcasting the event at http://D23ExpoLIVE.com. And with so much to see and do as so many different parts of the Disney Company come together to celebrate the past, present and...

WDW Radio # 413 - Live Review and Interviews at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom - July 19, 2015 Disney’s Animal Kingdom is undergoing unprecedented growth, with excitement building for the world of Pandora, set to open in a few years. But recently, another new section of the park, Harambe Market, opened, and this week, I invite you to join me for a live review of this wonderfully immersi...

Hidden Treasure - The Chapeau Party Line Phone http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Some of Walt Disney World's most wonderful details are hiding in plain sight, and offer curious guests a fun surprise. Lou Mongello takes you into The Chapeau hat shop on Main Street, USA to help you find (and listen to) the party line phone. Did You Know... The Chapeau's street address...

WDW Radio # 412 - Conversation with Lee Cockerell, Former Exec. VP of Walt Disney World Operations - July 12, 2015 This week, I invite you to sit in on a conversation I had with the man who was once responsible for all of the Cast Members and operations at Walt Disney World, Lee Cockerell. Lee returns to the show to discuss everything from his thoughts on changes to the parks, MyMagic+, Star Wars,...

WDW NewsCast - Special Event Announcements! - July 8, 2015 Announcements of upcoming WDW Radio Special events in Walt Disney World, At Sea and On the Road, including: - Meet of the Month - WDW Radio Day at Typhoon Lagoon - Disneyland during D23 Expo - On the Road in Ft. Worth, Texas - Star Wars Cruise - New Orleans Event and Run - E-Ticket Adventure 2016: New York City; Disney Magic Cruise and wee...

Pot Roast Mac and Cheese in New Fantasyland - Walt Disney World Snack of the Week http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Snack of the Week - Pot Roast Mac and Cheese at the Friar's Nook in New Fantasyland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Have YOU tried it yet? If so, what do you think? To learn more, subscribe to the FREE WDW Radio podcast, named Best Travel Podcast f...

WDW Radio # 411 - Live Review of Epcot’s La Cantina de San Angel in Mexico - July 5, 2015 Join me virtually around the table as we visit Mexico in Epcot’s World Showcase for a live dining review of La Cantina de San Angel. We’ll sample a number of items from the extensive menu, let you know where we think it ranks among the other counter service locations in World Showcase, and ask your opinion as...

WDW Radio # 410 - Top Ten Things We Love About Tomorrowland - June 28, 2015 Travel with us into Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and "a vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man’s achievements … a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come," as we virtually explore this futuristic city and share our Top Ten Things We Love About Tomorrowland Get the NEW Tomorr...

WDW Radio # 409 - Listener Email - June 21, 2015 I’ll answer more of your questions this week about everything from cabin requests at Fort Wilderness to best sit-down meal in Epcot to watch Illuminations from, to dinner booking options for large groups, best places to take a break in and out of the parks, father-daughter activities, summertime crowds (and how to deal with them), and where the best...

WDW NewsCast - Frozen Summer Fun at Walt DIsney World - June 17, 2015 Review and recap of the Frozen Summer Fun events at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, including: - Frozen Firework - Frozen Royal Welcome with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf - For the First Time in Forever: A “Frozen” Sing-Along Celebration. - Olaf’s Summer Cool Down - Frozen Fever show - Coolest Summer Ever Dance...

WDW Radio # 408 - LIVE from the WDW Radio Cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder - June 14, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! This week’s show was recorded live during our WDW Radio Cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder last week. Join us as we recap the week’s events, excursions, entertainment, and also talk about where we may be going next! Get the NEW Tomorrowl...

WDW Radio # 407 - 10 Books That Need to be in Every Walt Disney World Fan’s Library - May 24, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! My love of Walt Disney World began in November of 1971 and grew with each new trip and adventure I experienced with my my parents and brother. But my interest and fascination grew in large part to what I experienced not while in the park...

http://WDWRadio.com presents the WDW News Cast - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Downtown Disney is transforming into an exciting new waterfront district for world-class shopping, unique dining, and high-quality entertainment, and 13 news exciting new high-profile tenants, including fashion retailers Zara, Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, UNIQLO and PANDORA, are the latest to sign on...

WDW Radio # 406 - Star Wars Dine-In Galactic Breakfast at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater LIVE Review! - May 17, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! Every year, two of my favorite worlds happily collide like fragments of Alderaan as Star Wars Weekends comes to Disney's Hollywood Studios. From shows to celebrities, merchandise to parades, there is something for every fan, bi...

http://WDWRadio.com presents the WDW News Cast - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar – Just announced, an aviation-themed lounge, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at The Landing area at Downtown Disney, will open fall 2015. The lounge is based on the pilot from the “Indiana Jones” films including Raiders of the Lost Ark Tucked in between the soon-to-be-expanded Parad...

Disney Springs and The Boathouse at Walt Disney World http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Join Lou Mongello for a quick tour and speak peek at Disney Springs, including The Boathouse, and other shopping and dining locations. The largest expansion in Downtown Disney history continues with the opening of several new dining and shopping locations, as the area transforms i...

WDW Radio # 405 - Typhoon Lagoon: History, Story, Tips and More! - May 10, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! This week we’ll head outside the parks to visit Typhoon Lagoon, a place which, like the parks, is replete with long history, in-depth backstory, wonderful details, and of course, plenty of fun attractions for the whole family. We’ll explore everything from...

WDW Radio # 404 - Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction - May 3, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! I bring back an old segment this week as I invite a listener to join me for Walt Disney World Fact or Fiction. I’ll pose 20 questions about Walt Disney, as well as the Walt Disney World parks and resorts to test your knowledge and share some fun facts, history and trivi...

WDW Radio # 403 - Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: A Review of What’s New - April 26, 2015 THANK YOU for voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2014!!!! Disney’s Polynesian Village has been re-imagined and expanded with not just new Disney Vacation Club suites and bungalows, but with new South Pacific styling and Polynesian theming, new dining and recreational activities and, in true Disney t...