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

A brief summary of this episode

WDW Radio # 646 - Top Ten Art Pieces in Walt Disney World: Part 1 Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder, but I'm sure we can agree that there is an abundance of beautiful art located throughout Walt Disney World, however it is we define what art may be. So this week, we'll look at the Top Ten Art Pieces in Walt Disney World's parks, attractions, and resorts, and hopefully introduce you to...

A brief summary of this episode

WDW Radio # 644 - More Secrets and Stories from the Disney Parks with Dan Cockerell Former Walt Disney World Vice President and Disneyland Paris opening team manager Dan Cockerell joins me once again to share even MORE secrets and stories from the Disney Parks, including tales from Paris and Walt Disney World you've never heard before, as well as nostalgia, Walt in the parks, practical advice, and...

WDW Radio # 643 - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Walkabout, Review, and Interview Get your stretchy pants ready and don't listen hungry, as this week, I invite you to explore EPCOT with me as we stroll, savor, and sip some of our favorites from this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We'll share 10 dishes, drinks, and desserts you need to try, what's new, and a surprise int...

WDW Radio # 642 - 10 Things You Didn't Know About Kilimanjaro Safaris Join me this week on an adventure through the savannah of East Africa as we look at 10 Things You Didn't Know About Kilimanjaro Safaris, including history, behind the scenes secrets, fun facts, and stories you've never heard before from a former Kilimanjaro Safaris Cast Member. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - V...

WDW Radio # 641 - Avengers Campus: 10 Reasons To Go, Secrets, Its Future, and Tips I just returned from my first (and certainly not my last) visit to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland, and I have assembled friends and family who experienced it with me to review the land and share not just ten reasons you need to visit Avengers Campus (more than once), but what you n...

WDW Radio # 640 - Top Ten Disney Attractions That Should Be Made Into Movies Over the years, many Disney attractions have been made into movies, with some becoming global phenomenons like the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But this week, we're going to look at the Top Ten Disney Attractions That Should Be Made Into Movies. From the obvious to the obscure, these are the Disney theme park stori...

WDW Radio # 639 - Live Review of Katsura Grill in Japan in EPCOT I invite you to please join me at possibly my favorite location in all of Walt Disney World, as we gather around a table in the outdoor, upper level seating area at Katsura Grill in the Japan pavilion in EPCOT. I normally come for the atmosphere, but this week, come with me for the food, as we do an extensive and intensive live dinin...

WDW Radio # 638 - 10 Secrets and Stories of the Walt Disney World Resorts: Part 2 We continue our journey though the secrets, stories, history, and hidden treasures of the Walt Disney World resorts. We'll visit some of Walt Disney World earliest resorts, and some that were never built that you might not have known about! ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog! WD...

WDW Radio # 637 - 10 Secrets and Stories of the Walt Disney World Resorts: Part 1 This week we'll look at some of our favorite secrets, stories, history, and hidden treasures of the Walt Disney World resorts... including some you probably have never heard before! ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog! WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the community and conversation...

WDW Radio # 636 - The Voice of the PeopleMover, Mike Brassell I sit down with Mike Brassell, the voice of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Living with the Land attractions in Walt Disney World to discuss the process (and pressure) of being the voice of beloved attractions in the parks. We also discuss his career at Walt Disney Feature Animation, working with Roy Disney, his cameo...

WDW Radio # 635 - Top Ten Pre-Shows in Walt Disney World Sometimes, a show's opening act can be as good as, or even better than, the main attraction. This week we'll look at and count down the Top Ten Pre-Shows in Walt Disney World. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog! WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the community and conversation on Facebook WDWRadioNATION  - G...

A brief summary of this episode

A brief summary of this episode

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...