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WDW Radio # 672 - Listener Email: Secret Menu Items, Teachable Moments, Obscure Memorabilia, Lots of Food, and more! I open up the inbox again this week and answer your questions about secret menu items, teachable moments in WDW, the Swan and Dolphin, obscure memorabilia, the best holiday season to visit, learning about Imagineering, lots of food, and more! ---------------------------------- WDWRa...

WDW Radio # 671 - Top Ten Ideas For a Themed Dining Experience in Walt Disney World We'll do some armchair Imagineering this week, as we share our Top Ten Ideas For a Themed Dining Experience in Walt Disney World, and ask you to share your creative ideas as well! ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the community and conversation o...

WDW Radio # 670 - 10 Things You Need to Know About the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Having just returned from the Maiden Voyage aboard the Halcyon, this week, we're going to share our experience via 10 Things You Need to Know About the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, including what it is, what it isn't, what's (and who's) unique, some (very secret) secrets, and of course, is it "worth it?" to he...

WDW Radio # 669 - Marvel Day at Sea Group Cruise Review We review our WDW Radio Marvel Day at Sea group cruise, including pre-cruise planning, what to expect and do on board, our exclusive group events, tips to get the most out of your next Disney cruise, and much more! ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the community and convers...

WDW Radio # 668 - Tomorrowland: Past, Present, and Future: Part 2 We continue our look at Tomorrowland in Walt Disney World, and focus on where the land (metaphorically) is now, and where it may or may not be going, as we do some armchair Imagineering of our own, before looking to you for your opinions and ideas. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.co...

WDW Radio # 667 - Tomorrowland: Past, Present, and Future We take a detailed look at Tomorrowland in Walt Disney World, including its original theme, intent, and feel, as well as its evolution and changes, and what the future holds for this futuristic(ish) land. We'll also celebrate 15 years of the show with 15 Moments from 15 Years of WDW Radio. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - V...

WDW Radio # 665.2 - Former Imagineer Tom K. Morris: His Career And The Future Of The Disney Parks Experience Former Walt Disney Imagineering creative Tom K. Morris continues his discussion of the origins of Journey Into Imagination, and how it influenced the evolution of interaction, immersion, and personalization of attractions. He also discusses his work in Disneyland Paris, Tomorrowland in Disn...

WDW Radio # 665 - Former Imagineer Tom K. Morris and Journey Into Imagination Former Walt Disney Imagineering creative Tom K. Morris joins me again to share stories about the design, development, and creation of the original Journey Into Imagination, including what (and who) was almost included in the attraction and pavilion. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blo...

WDW Radio # 664 - Listener Email: History, Tesla, Dining, Overseas Parks, and more! I open up the inbox and answer your questions about the extinct Frontierland railroad station, electric cars on the Tomorrowland Speedway, picky eaters in WDW, dinner recommendations in each park, parking at the resorts, Oga's Cantina, history of and in Liberty Square, language barriers in the Disney parks around t...

WDW Radio # 663 - 2021 Disney Year in Review: Part 2 - Movies and Disney+ In Part 2 of our 2021 Disney Year in Review, this week we look at some of the most important happenings in the movies and on Disney+, including releases from Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars, before looking at some important company-wide news and events, and a lightning-round of questions which you can answer as well. ---------...

WDW Radio # 662 - 2021 Disney Year in Review: Part 1 In Part 1 of our 2021 Disney Year in Review, this week, we'll look at some of the most important happenings in the Disney Parks, before turning our focus next week to the big and small screens, Marvel, Star Wars, and the Disney Company as a whole. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse -...

WWDW Radio # 661 - Interview with Former Imagineer Tom K. Morris Former creative with Walt Disney Imagineering Tom K. Morris joins me this week to discuss his remarkable journey to and with Walt Disney Imagineering. Tom shares details of how and why he visited Walt Disney World on opening day in 1971... by himself.. at the age of 12, and what Disney did to make the day even more special. We also d...

WDW Radio # 660 - The Best of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Join us live from EPCOT as we wander the World Showcase promenade and the "Best of the Fest" and our favorites from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. We share and live review the menus from our Top Five Festival Kitchens, as well as our favorite Candlelight Processional narrators, Holiday Storytellers, a...

WDW Radio # 659 - Walt Disney and Washington Walt Disney not only personally loved America, but showcased it on screen and in the Disney Parks. But Walt's connection to goes far deeper, and this week, we share 10 Things You Didn't Know About Walt Disney and Washington. From Disney and the Presidents to Walt's widow Lillian, to Walt working for and with the US government, Disney in the (Supreme) Co...

WDW Radio # 658 - Top Ten Boat Rides in Walt Disney World We'll look at our Top Ten Boat Rides in Walt Disney World, including some that you might not think of, expect, remember, or even know about. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the community and conversation on Facebook WDWRadioNATION - Get monthly rewards, and help support...

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WDW Radio # 656 - Interview with Animatronics Legend Garner Holt Garner Holt went from dreamer to doer, as a fateful trip to Disneyland lead him to his parent's garage, and eventually to become the largest creator of animatronics in the world. His story is as fascinating as his work and he shares not just his inspiring personal journey, but work for Disney, and even some lessons you (and your kids...

WDW Radio # 655 - Ten Things You Never Knew About Roy O. Disney This week, we'll look at ten things you never knew about Walt Disney's brother, Roy O. Disney, including personal and professional stories, and the important yet often overlooked legacy he left behind. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the community and conversation...

WDW Radio # 654 - Live Review of Steakhouse 71 Join us at the newly-opened Steakhouse 71 at Disney's Contemporary Resort for a live review of this family-friendly steakhouse which gives guests a taste and feel of Disney heritage and 70's nostalgia with a menu that offers a nod to days gone by, and Walt Disney himself. ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRad...

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WDW Radio # 652 - The Past, Present, and Future of Walt Disney World: Part 1 As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, we will look at it's past, present, and future, by exploring it's history and what we remember, miss, and love; by looking at what's new and what we are enjoying most right now; and what we are most excited for and even predict for its future.  -------------------...

WDW Radio # 651 - The Ten Most Important Moments in Star Wars History: Part 2 We continue our look through the legacy of Star Wars as we examine Part 2 of our Top Ten Most Important Moments in Star Wars History. We discuss iconic movie lines and scenes, the one person who defined Star Wars, the importance and impact of The Mandalorian, Star Wars "in real life," plus other individuals, characters,...

WDW Radio # 650 - Top Ten Most Important Moments in Star Wars History We celebrate the legacy of Star Wars as we examine the Top Ten Most Important Moments in Star Wars History. From its earliest origins in the mind of George Lucas to the big and small screens, parks, toys, what's new and next, there are entries on our list that might not only surprise you, but touch and connect with even the most...

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WDW Radio # 648 - Interview with Former Imagineer Theron Skees Former Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Theron Skees joins me this week to discuss his career at WDI that includes work at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney Springs, and Disney Cruise Line. Theron shares stories about the path to becoming an Imagineer, cultural differences and challenges in th...