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WDW Radio # 747 - 10 More Reasons You Need to Visit Disneyland If you're looking for a reason to visit Disneyland for the first time, or an excuse to go back again, this week we share 10 MORE Reasons to visit Disneyland! From new experiences to timeless classics, reimagined attractions to special events and more (yes, of course there will be food), start packing your bags now, because there's more...

WDW Radio # 746 - How Disneyland’s Origins Have Impacted Walt Disney World - From the WDW Radio Archives With Walt Disney World's anniversary coming up on October 1... and this incredible sense of nostalgia and sentiment I have been feeling lately... it prompted my idea for this week's visit to the Archives, and this past week's LIVE show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our WDW Radio LI...

WDW Radio # 745 - Inside Disney Imagineering with Former Imagineer Nick DeSomov I sit down with former Walt Disney Imagineer Nick DeSomov as we dive into the world of groundbreaking design and technology as Nick takes us behind the scenes of creating immersive experiences at the theme parks. From his work on the Magic Telescope concept to his role in digitizing Disney characters and designing rock...

WDW Radio # 744 - Destination D23 Debrief: Recap and Reflection Destination D23 at Disney's Contemporary Resort was a weekend full of not only looking back on Disney Parks and Studios history, but a peek at what's ahead as well. This week, we'll debrief the event, recap what was announced, and reflect on what's to come... and what may not be. Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRa...

WDW Radio # 743 - Your Key to the Disney Treasure: Everything You Need to Know, What We Predict, and Wish For We'll unlock the the secrets of the Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, as we discuss what we know so far, what we still have to learn, our predictions for what's yet to be announced, and our wish lists. Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRad...

WDW Radio # 742 - 10 Questions With Former Imagineer Kevin Lively Former Imagineer, writer, and Jungle Cruise Skipper Kevin Lively joins me again this week to share the secrets behind creating unforgettable experiences in the Disney Parks, as he shares fascinating stories and insights as he answers my 10 questions about attractions, backstories, history, and nostalgia, technology, and what's next...

WDW Radio # 741 - LIVE Review of What's New at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Virtually graze through EPCOT with us as we taste, rate, and review the best of the best of what's new at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We discover some of the best the Festival has to offer, including some surprising, can't-miss marketplaces and items! Share your thoughts in the WDW Ra...

WDW Radio # 740 - The Best of the West: Our WDW Radio Adventures by Disney to Wyoming Join us way out West this week as we gather round the campfire to recap our WDW Radio Adventures by Disney to Wyoming, and discuss not just our adventure, but break down what makes an ABD such a remarkable travel experience. Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse , or call the vo...

WDW Radio # 739 - Top Ten Places We'd Love to Sleep Overnight in Walt Disney World We're going to have some fun this week as we let our imaginations run wild and share our top ten places we'd love to sleep in overnight in Walt Disney World. Not the resorts, but attractions, buildings, scenes, and even a few places that... well... I'll let you listen and judge for yourself... AND you can share wher...

WDW Radio # 738 - Jim Korkis Tribute: History of the Hoop Dee Do Musical Revue - From the WDW Radio Archives A tribute to our friend Jim Korkis, who passed away on July 28, 2023... and timing being everything, a connection to my conversation with Hoop Dee Do performer Rob Lott on Show 737. Back on Show 376 in 2014, we looked at the history of the Hoop Dee Do Musical Revue, as we celebrated the 40t...

WDW Radio # 737 - Interview With Character: Disney Cast Member Rob Lott Join me this week as I sit down with Cast Member Rob Lott as he shares his journey, story, and lessons from onstage, backstage, and even as a friend of some of your favorite characters. From the Hoop De Doo to the Dapper Dans to Tokyo Disney Sea, we discuss not just his career, but the hows and whys of creating Disney magic. S...

WDW Radio # 736 - Vinyl Treasures - The Harmonious History of Disney Park Records & Soundtracks Step into the world of Disney theme park music as we journey through the captivating history of its soundtracks, with classic stories, sounds, and symphonies preserved on vinyl and CD. Join us on this nostalgic exploration of the timeless melodies that have brought the magic to life for generations of p...

WDW Radio # 735 - Joining Forces: The Powerful and Remarkable Relationship Between Disney and the Military This week, we're going to take a dive deep into the untold stories, intriguing history, countless connections, and profound relationship between Disney and the military. Beginning with Walt, through wartime years, and special programs and discounts for members of the military and their famili...

WDW Radio # 734 - Best of the Best: Food and Dining in Walt Disney World Disney 100 celebrates a legacy of 100 years of not only remarkable storytelling, but what I feel is a century of standing out being the "best of the best" in a wide and deep spectrum of areas. And that provided "one little spark of inspiration" of revisiting my Best of the Best series on the show. So to honor the Disney 100 c...

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...