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WDW Radio # 632 - Unrealized Walt Disney World Attractions of the Disney Decade When Michael Eisner and Frank Wells ushered in The Disney Decade in 1990, they did so with the promise of unmatched expansion in the Disney parks and resorts. And while many of the announcements came to be, there were many that never made it off the drawing board, or in some cases, the scale models. This week, we'll lo...

WDW Radio # 631 - Interview with Imagineer Kevin Lively and Jungle Cruise Updates I want to welcome you aboard the World Famous Jungle Cruise with our very special (former) Skipper, Kevin Lively. Kevin shares his personal journey from fan to Cast Member, and stories from the rivers in Disneyland and in Tokyo. We'll also talk about his time at Walt Disney Imagineering, as show writer and story edit...

WDW Radio # 630 - Listener Questions: Parades, Park Hopping, Celebrations, Details, and More! This week, I'll open up the inbox and answer your questions about topics including the return of parades to the parks, park hopping guide, resort hopping, Swan and Dolphin, Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration, the story and details of Liberty Square, Disney Cruise Line placeholders, best park...

WDW Radio # 629 - Top Ten Nighttime Experiences in Walt Disney World This week, we'll look at our Top Ten Nighttime Experiences in Walt Disney World. Ten (or more) things you can and SHOULD do at night, to have a better Walt Disney World day... and night... in the parks and resorts. ---------------------------------- DisneyInterviews.com - Lou's newest book, The Disney Interviews - Vol. 1 WDWRadio...

WDW Radio # 628 - Disney's Vero Beach Resort Report Join me live from Disney's Vero Beach Resort as we review the 10 Reasons to Stay, Play, and Get Away on your next trip to Walt Disney World, if you're local to the area, or even as it's own destination. We'll discuss the resort's history and details, and review the decor, rooms, dining, amenities, and activities. We'll also discuss what you can a...

WDW Radio # 627 - The Music of World Showcase in EPCOT: Part 2 We continue our journey through the music of World Showcase, as we make our way around the promenade and virtually visit each pavilion. We'll also deep dive into parades, including Tapestry of Nations, as well as background loops, and all of the nighttime fireworks spectaculars over the years, of course including Illuminations. We'll s...

WDW Radio # 626 - The Music of World Showcase in EPCOT: Part 1 We make our way around the World Showcase promenade in EPCOT this week, as part of my continuing series about the Music of Walt Disney World. Together, we will virtually tour the music of World Showcase, including visiting each of the pavilions, as well as parades, background loops, and nighttime fireworks spectaculars. We'll discuss t...

WDW Radio # 625 - Listener Emails: History, Mysteries, Legends, and Villains I'll answer more of your questions from the inbox this week, including: the history of Tinker Bell's magic Cinderella Castle flight; The Great Movie Ride - what could have been; Spaceship Earth mystery solved; Kyber Crystals in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge; the legend, myth, and reality of Dark Kingdom and the Villains attrac...

WDW Radio # 624 - Kona Cafe Lunch Live Dining Review Kona Cafe... it's not just for Tonga Toast anymore. While it is well known for it's aloha take on traditional French Toast, pancakes, and breakfast, Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort also has a wonderful, unique, and extensive lunch menu. And in the interest of research, and helping introduce you (or remind you) to new dining exper...

WDW Radio # 623 - Best Restaurants to Dine Solo in Walt Disney World "Table for one, please" should never be something that you should ever be hesitant to say. In fact, I think it opens up a wonderful world of opportunity... especially in Walt Disney World. And while you may be dining by yourself, you are definitely not alone. Literally. And so this week, we're going to look at the Best Restaurant...

WDW Radio # 622 - Secrets and Illusions of Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World: Part 2 We continue our virtual journey through Magic Kingdom as we explore the practical magic of Walt Disney World, and the Secrets and Illusions of Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. We'll visit Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland, and the overall park in general. We will explore, dissect, and...

WDW Radio # 621 - Secrets and Illusions of Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World: Part 1 This week we will explore some of the practical magic of Walt Disney World, as we look at the Secrets and Illusions of Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. We will virtually visit the park, land by land, and look at some of our favorite, and most amazing, illusions and effects in the park to help enhance your enjo...

WDW Radio # 620 - Resort Report: Disney's Art of Animation Resort On this installment of my Walt Disney World Resort Report, we will virtually visit Disney's Art of Animation Resort, and share Ten Reasons to Stay, Play, and Dine there. We'll look at some of the reasons why it's the most versatile value resort in Walt Disney World, and quintessential Disney. ---------------------------------- Disne...

WDW Radio # 619 - Top Ten Romantic Places, Spaces, and Things to Do in Walt Disney World Romance isn't just for Valentine's Day, and can be found almost anywhere, including Walt Disney World. This week we'll look at our Top Ten Romantic Places, Spaces, and Things to Do in Walt Disney World, including some that might not be what you expect. ---------------------------------- DisneyInterviews.com -...

WDW Radio # 618 - Best of the Best from the 2021 Taste of Epcot Festival of the Arts Join us in Epcot as we wander the promenade and sample the Best of the Best from the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts. We'll discuss the Festival as a whole, including all of its activities and experiences, before sampling the "Best of the Fest" from the marketplace kitchens, from returning c...

WDW Radio # 617 - Ten Things We Are Looking Forward to from Disney in 2021 This week, we are going to look at the Ten Things We Are Looking Forward to in and from Disney in 2021. From the Disney Parks to the screens, both in theaters and on Disney+, we will explore all that there is that's coming and to be excited about. ---------------------------------- DisneyInterviews.com - Get your copy of Lo...

WDW Radio # 616 - 2020 Disney Year in Review Join us we look back on "The Year That Was" 2020 in the Disney Parks, Studios, and Disney+, including not just what we may have lost, but what we learned and gained, including some of the many good things that came out of the past year. We'll also discuss our overall takeaways, not just from a Disney perspective but personally as well. -----------------...

WDW Radio # 615 - Former Imagineer Joe Lanzisiero Interview, Part 2 I continue my conversation with Joe Lanzisiero, former Senior VP of Creative at Walt Disney Imagineering, as we journey to Tokyo Disney Sea, the S.E.A., and the unique take on the Tower of Terror. We also discuss what almost became of the Muppets in the Disney Parks, Howard Stark and Walt Disney, Marvel, technology, his work on de...

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WDW Radio # 613 - Top Ten Celebrity Cameos in Walt Disney World Attractions This week, we're going to look at our Top Ten celebrity cameos in Walt Disney World attractions, both current and extinct, including some memorable, obscure, and curious ones... and a lot of trivia and fun facts along the way. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Please visit the All-NEW WDW Radio web site! WD...

WDW Radio # 612 - Our Disney Collections, Disney Treasures, and Collecting Disney This week, I invite you to join us as we discuss our "Disney Treasures" - collectibles, collections, and favorite items we have acquired over the years from the Disney Parks, Marvel, and Star Wars. We'll not only share stories of when, why, and how we added them to our collections, but the why they are important, and...

WDW Radio # 611 - Resort Report: Disney's Riviera Resort I'll introduce a new segment this week, the Resort Report, and begin with our first, and one of my favorites - Disney's Riviera Resort. I'll explain what the new segment entails, including the additional, complementary content beyond the show. We'll then look at our Ten Reasons to Stay at Disney's Riviera Resort, including guides, guidance,...

WDW Radio # 610 - The Music of EPCOT: Future World - Part 2 In Part 2 of our journey through the Music of Future World in EPCOT, we head to the west side of the park and take an in-depth look at the songs, scores, and background music, both past and present from the Imagination pavilion, The Land, The Living Seas, Innoventions, and Communicore, as well as the Fountain of Nations. From shows to att...

WDW Radio # 609 - The Music of EPCOT: Future World - Part 1 In my continuing series highlighting the music of Walt Disney World, this week we begin our journey through EPCOT, as we make our way through Future World. Together, we will take a virtual tour of the park, and look at the songs, scores, and background music, both past and present. We'll also look at not just the genesis and evolution of...