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

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

By: Lou Mongello - Disney Expert
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WDW Radio is the award-winning Disney podcast that brings the magic of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars to life. Since 2005, hosted by Lou Mongello – Disney expert, author, speaker, and Podcast Hall of Fame inductee – has been your trusted guide through the parks and beyond. Each week, tune in for Disney news, vacation planning tips, interviews, trivia, deep dives into Disney history, attraction and dining reviews, hidden park secrets, and more. From first-timer visitors to lifelong fans, this family-friendly podcast shares the tips, stories, secrets, and insights to help you plan smarter, experience more, and feel the magic like never before. Voted Best Travel Podcast 9 years in a row, WDW Radio also features a blog, videos, live shows, community meetups, group cruises, and special Disney fan events around the world. WDW Radio has welcomed legendary guests including Julie Andrews, Tony Baxter, Marty Sklar, Alan Menken, Richard Sherman, Paige O’Hara, Jodi Benson, Kevin Feige, Ashley Eckstein, and countless Imagineers, Cast Members, actors, producers, and creators who bring Disney magic to life. Explore Lou’s books (Walt Disney World Trivia, The Disney Interviews, 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World) and virtual Audio Tours at WDWRadio.com. Lou is also the founder of the Dream Team Project, which has raised more than $550,000 to grant wishes for children to visit Walt Disney World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Start listening now to discover the stories, secrets, and magic that make the Disney Parks, Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars truly unforgettable. 🎙️ Learn more at WDWRadio.com ✨ Lou Mongello is an acclaimed keynote speaker and founder of Momentum – a transformative platform of events, coaching, courses, content, and community. He provides creators and entrepreneurs with practical guidance and inspiration to help turn passion into profession, build an audience with purpose, and grow a meaningful, sustainable business. As a speaker, Lou shares powerful business and leadership lessons from the Disney Parks and Walt Disney himself, helping organizations improve storytelling, customer experience, company culture, and innovation through unforgettable, actionable presentations. 🔗 Discover more at LouMongello.comCopyright 2025 Second Star Media, L.L.C. Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 860 · Inside World of Frozen Disneyland Paris - Disney Adventure World

    860 · Inside World of Frozen Disneyland Paris - Disney Adventure World
    Mar 23 2026
    860 · Inside World of Frozen Disneyland Paris - Disney Adventure WorldDisney Adventure World and World of Frozen may represent the biggest shift in Disney Parks design we’ve seen in years... and you can feel it from the very first step.Something felt different the moment we stepped onto Adventure Way.Before the gates even opened to the public, Lou Mongello was invited inside Disney Adventure World - the bold $2.3 billion transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris - for an exclusive preview of World of Frozen.And what he experienced may signal an entirely new era for Disney Parks.In this episode, we go deep on everything - from the sweeping scale of Arendelle to the emotional impact of the Cascade of Lights nighttime spectacular... a free-roaming Olaf animatronic powered by AI and built in months, not years... and a baby troll puppet named Mossie who might just be the breakout star of the entire land.You’ll hear honest impressions of the dining, the details hidden in plain sight, and why Frozen Ever After here feels different from its EPCOT counterpart... plus why Adventure Way, with its original Abbey Road orchestral score, may be the most intentional entry experience Disney has ever created.Key Takeaways:Why World of Frozen feels like stepping into the film itselfThe Olaf AI technology that made a crowd of Disney pros gaspHow Disney Adventure World has finally found its identity as a full-day destinationWhat Lion King land and the future of Adventure Bay mean for every Disney fanThis is the episode that might just make you book your trip to Disneyland Paris!📣 Comment in the WDW Radio Clubhouse or 📞 Call the Voicemail: 407-900-9391✈️ Looking to visit a Disney Park, Disney Cruise Line, or any vacation destination around the world? Let our friends at Mouse Fan Travel help you with expert planning at no cost to you! - visit MouseFanTravel.com📬 Stay Connected:- Subscribe for email updates + get my FREE Disney book!- Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube 🎧 Explore More:WDWRadio.com - Blog, archives, podcasts, and moreWDW Radio Nation - Support the show and unlock rewardsWDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesday nightsEvents & Cruises - Join us for group trips and in-person meetups!LouMongello.com - Creator or solopreneur? Turn your passion into your profession with coaching, courses, and events, including our Momentum events in Walt Disney World. I am also a keynote speaker who shares how to leverage lessons from Disney on customer service, experience, and leadership.🙏 Thank you for listening, being part of the WDW Radio family, and helping the show be recognized as the Best Travel Podcast for nine consecutive years - and for the incredible honor of being inducted into the ⭐️ Podcast Hall of Fame.Please subscribe, tell a friend, and join me again next week... and as always, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show!
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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • 859 · EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Sweet 16 Bracket-Style Tournament

    859 · EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Sweet 16 Bracket-Style Tournament
    Mar 10 2026

    859 · EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Sweet 16 Bracket-Style Tournament

    What happens when you take the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Sweet 16 desserts, and put them into a bracket-style tournament, recorded LIVE at the Festival?

    You get delicious chaos.

    After the success of last year’s Savory 16, we’re doing it again. But this time we’re diving into the sweetest side of EPCOT’s most beautiful festival. From nostalgic cereal milk shakes to fruit sushi, funnel cakes, frozen cobblers, and unexpected surprises, 16 desserts go head-to-head across World Showcase to determine one champion.

    I am joined by two fellow foodies (who joined me for our Savory 16 tournament last year), as we walk the promenade, taste every contender, debate favorites, and crown the Best Sweet Treat of the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival.

    Along the way we talk festival strategy, surprising standouts, value picks, and the dishes you absolutely should not miss.

    If you love EPCOT festivals, Disney food, or just playing along with your own bracket in the parks, this one is for you.

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    🎧 Explore More:
    • WDWRadio.com - Blog, archives, podcasts, and more
    • WDW Radio Nation - Support the show and unlock rewards
    • WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesday nights
    • Events & Cruises - Join us for group trips and in-person meetups!
    • LouMongello.com - Creator or solopreneur? Turn your passion into your profession with coaching, courses, and events, including our Momentum events in Walt Disney World. I am also a keynote speaker who shares how to leverage lessons from Disney on customer service, experience, and leadership.

    🙏 Thank you for listening, being part of the WDW Radio family, and helping the show be recognized as the Best Travel Podcast for nine consecutive years - and for the incredible honor of being inducted into the ⭐️ Podcast Hall of Fame.

    Please subscribe, tell a friend, and join me again next week... and as always, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show!
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • 857 · 50+ Disney Cruise Line Insider Hacks | The Ultimate Guide

    857 · 50+ Disney Cruise Line Insider Hacks | The Ultimate Guide
    Mar 2 2026
    857 · 50+ Disney Cruise Line Insider Hacks | The Ultimate GuideWhat if your next Disney cruise already had upgrades built right in... and you just did not know where to look?Recorded LIVE aboard the Disney Magic, Lou Mongello is joined by cruise expert and Mouse Fan Travel’s Beci Mahnken to reveal 50+ Disney Cruise Line insider hacks that experienced cruisers use to sail smarter, avoid crowds, and unlock hidden experiences most guests never discover.Together, they break down the ultimate insider playbook.We cover:How to book at the lowest possible priceStateroom hacks most guests never think aboutDining strategies that completely change your experienceSecret snack moves... and custom creationsSpa, port arrival, and upgrade strategiesA hidden speakeasy onboardThe “Golden Hour” most guests never take advantage ofHidden experiences people walk right pastAnd dozens more Disney Cruise Line insider hacksThese are real insider moves, little-known tips, secret snacks (yes, they exist), and pro strategies that turn a great voyage into an unforgettable one.Whether you are planning your first sailing or your fiftieth, you are going to hear at least one thing that makes you say... “Wait... you can DO that?!”Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and come share your own best Disney Cruise Line insider hacks in the WDW Radio Clubhouse.📣 Comment in the WDW Radio Clubhouse or 📞 Call the Voicemail: 407-900-9391✈️ Looking to visit a Disney Park, Disney Cruise Line, or any vacation destination around the world? Let our friends at Mouse Fan Travel help you with expert planning at no cost to you! - visit MouseFanTravel.com📬 Stay Connected:- Subscribe for email updates + get my FREE Disney book!- Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube 🎧 Explore More:WDWRadio.com - Blog, archives, podcasts, and moreWDW Radio Nation - Support the show and unlock rewardsWDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesday nightsEvents & Cruises - Join us for group trips and in-person meetups!LouMongello.com - Creator or solopreneur? Turn your passion into your profession with coaching, courses, and events, including our Momentum events in Walt Disney World. I am also a keynote speaker who shares how to leverage lessons from Disney on customer service, experience, and leadership.🙏 Thank you for listening, being part of the WDW Radio family, and helping the show be recognized as the Best Travel Podcast for nine consecutive years - and for the incredible honor of being inducted into the ⭐️ Podcast Hall of Fame.Please subscribe, tell a friend, and join me again next week... and as always, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show!
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    1 hr and 43 mins
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have listened to Lou for years. have listened to many of the back catalog. his podcast are always uplifting and interesting. I lile all the different sound bites at the beginning of the show. I even went to meet Lou at a meet and greet at the tomorrow land terrace.

great podcast

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