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Tony Baxter Interview and Disney Trivia Contest Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #289 for the week of August 26, 2012. This week, I'm excited to share an interview with one of Disney's legendary Imagineers, Tony Baxter. Currently the Senior Vice President of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering. We had a chance to meet and chat recently, as we talk about his career at Disney, his mentors and inspirations, attractions he helped create such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Splash Mountain and many others. Tony shares wonderful stories about his personal experiences going from Disney fan to Disney Imagineer. We also discuss the current state of the Disney Parks and what the future may hold. Answer the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for your chance to win a Disney prize package and be sure to stay for other announcements, so sit back, relax, and enjoy th

http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for August 1, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics this week include: - Be Our Guest - Fantasyland - runDisney Marathons and Medals - Free Disney Wi-Fi - NextGen - Rocketeer Rumors QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What do you think of a remake of The Rocketeer? Who should play Cliff Secord? Leave your answer in the Comments section on WDWRadio.com ---------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive video news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Subscribe to the show for FREE in iTunes http://bit.ly/wdwit Twitt

Hidden Treasures of Epcot's Future World and Disney Trivia Contest Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #288 for the week of August 19, 2012. This week, we're going to explore Epcot and uncover some of the Hidden Treasures of Future World. From overlooked experiences, to story, details, trivia, opportunities and more, we peel back some of the layers of the onion to help enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the park. Answer the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for your chance to win a Disney prize package and be sure to stay for other announcements, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://T

D23 Destination D Recap Roundtable and Disney Trivia Contest Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #287 for the week of August 12, 2012. I just returned from attending Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features, presented by D23 at the Disneyland Hotel. It was a weekend filled with presentations by Disney artists and Imagineers such as Tony Baxter, producers like Don Hahn, John Musker and Ron Clements, Disney Legends, voice talents, fun, and Disney history and much more. We looked into the future through sneak peeks at Wreck-It Ralph, Paperman and Frozen, and capped off each night with amazing concerts by Dick Van Dyke and Alan Menken. On this week's show, we'll recap the events and share our thoughts of the event, D23 and the future in our roundtable discussion recorded live in Disneyland. I'll then have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new

Interview with Paige O'Hara, the voice of Belle, Trivia Contest and more Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #286 for the week of August 5, 2012. This past weekend, I attended the PNW MouseMeet, an annual fan event which takes places in the Pacific Northwest, and once again had the privilege of interviewing a true Disney Legend. On this week's show, I'll share my interview with the voice of Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Paige O'Hara. We'll discuss her career, the role of Belle, creating the film, and much more. I'll then have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new question for your chance to win a Disney prize package! Be sure and stay for the announcements, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for

http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for August 1, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics this week include: - D23 Expo - Epcot International Food and Wine Festival - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Do you visit Walt Disney World for the Food and Wine Festival? Leave your answer in the Comments section on WDWRadio.com ---------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive video news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Subscribe to the show for FREE in iTunes http://bit.ly/wdwit Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebo

Best Snacks in Epcot and Disney Trivia Contest Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Books and Audio Tours of WDW, and this is show #285 for the week of July 29, 2012. At Walt Disney World dining is equally as important, and just as much fun, as the attractions and shows. It's also something that affords you and your family wonderful opportunities to sample, share, learn from and enjoy flavors from literally around the world. And not every dining opportunity has to be enjoyed during breakfast, lunch or dinner. So this week, we're going to look at the some of the "Best of the Best" as we explore the Best Snacks in Epcot. AJ from the Disney Food Blog joins me as we discuss the options, strategies, pairings, values, flavors and more in a segment that will not only introduce you to some snack options you may not have considered before, but will almost surely leave you hungry as well. I'll then h

Christmas in July - It's a Wonderful Shop, Stories of Walt and Christmas, Trivia Contest and more! Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Books and Audio Tours of WDW, and this is show #284 for the week of July 22, 2012. As we celebrate Christmas in July on the WDW Radio blog this month, on this week's show, we're going to go live into the parks and seek out a little bit of Christmas now. We'll stop in to It's a Wonderful Shop at Disney's Hollywood Studios for a DSI: Disney Scene Investigation with Jim Korkis. We'll look at some of the details inside and out, and then share stories of Walt Disney and Christmas, and how one Christmas changed his life (and ours) forever. Think you know what it may be? I'll then have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new question for your chance to win a Disney prize package! Be sure and stay for the

http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for July 11, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics this week include: - Free Dining in Walt Disney World - Encore Cast Member concert - Disney Contest - Help design a new logo! - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Does free dining in Walt Disney World change how or when you visit? Leave your answer in the Comments section on WDWRadio.com ---------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive video news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Subscribe to the show for FREE in iTunes http://bit.ly/wdwit Twitter:

Using Technology To Enhance and Share Your Walt Disney World Vacation Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Books and Audio Tours of WDW, and this is show #283 for the week of July 15, 2012. Over the past many years, our Walt Disney World experiences have changed, not just because of the additions and enhancements in the parks and resorts, but because of how we experience Disney before, during and after our trips. Technology has afforded us the opportunity to not only enhance our individual experiences, but share them - often instantaneously - with others. So this week, we're going to look at Using Technology During Your Walt Disney World Vacation. We'll discuss the ways, apps, resources, and tips for using the technology, how sharing our days in the parks has changed it for us, and those that we share them with. It's an interesting look into the "new social" part of Walt Disney World, includ

http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for July 11, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics this week include: - 2013 Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend, Tinker Bell Half Marathon, and the Wine and Dine Half Marathon - Grand Floridian Resort refurbishments - Disney's California Grill changes - Dumbo FASTPASS - Rapunzel Meet and Greet - Be Our Guest Restaurant Menus - Party for the Senses at the 17th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World - Disney Parks air fresheners - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Would you visit Disney's Marvel Adventure theme park when it opens in Dubai in late 2013? ---------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive video news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio B

Listener Email, New Contest, Announcements and more! Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #282 for the week of July 8, 2012. Hearing directly from you is one of the aspects of the show that I enjoy most, and being able to answer your questions, help you plan your next Walt Disney World vacation, or even just talk about Disney trivia and history makes this a two-way conversation, and hopefully helps you enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of the parks. So this week, I'm opening up the inbox again, and will answer your questions about boat rides in Walt Disney World, Shades of Green, the Haunted Mansion stretching room, Art of Animation, Premiere Passports, Disney Cruise Line Land/Sea vacations, Disney Honeymoon registry, planning a surprise party in Walt Disney World and much more. I'll then have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new question for y

http://WDWRadio.com - WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast for July 4, 2012 - Live, Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics this week include: - Top Ten Ways to Celebrate America in Walt Disney World - July 4 in Walt Disney World - And more! QUESTION OF THE WEEK - What is your favorite way to celebrate America in Walt Disney World? ---------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive video news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Subscribe to the show for FREE in iTunes http://bit.ly/wdwit Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio YouTube

Top Ten Attraction Finales in Walt Disney World and Disney Trivia Contest Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #281 for the week of July 1, 2012. Every attraction in Walt Disney World tells a story, and in many cases, there is a moment, reveal, detail, song or element that resonates with all of us. And sometimes, that magical moment comes as the attraction comes to an end. So this week, we're going to look at our Top Ten Attraction Finales in Walt Disney World I'll then have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new question for your chance to win a Disney prize package! Be sure and stay for the announcements, including information about the next WDW Radio Meet of the Month in Walt Disney World, as well as some of your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. ----------------------------

Extinct Opening Day Attractions We Wish Were Still at Walt Disney World and WDW Trivia Contest Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #280 for the week of June 24, 2012. We're going to turn back the clock this week and visit Walt Disney World on opening day, October 1, 1971. With a recent, renewed sense of nostalgia in the Disney Parks and among Disney enthusiasts, we're going to look at the Extinct Attractions We Wish Were Still in Walt Disney World. From some of your favorites to a few you may not remember, we'll discuss some lost attractions, shows, shops, restaurants and entertainment on this Wayback Machine segment. I'll then have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new question for your chance to win a Disney prize package! Be sure and stay for the announcements, including information about the next WDW Radio Meet of the Month in Walt Disney World,

WDW NewsCast - June 22, 2012 - Winnie the Pooh, Dumbo Queue, Agent P, New Menus, Candlelight Processional, and more Topics this week include: - The new Winnie the Pooh and friends Meet and Greet in Fantasyland called “A Place for Friends to Meet” - New Dumbo queue in Storybook Circus - Pinocchio Village Haus in the Fantasyland section of the Magic Kingdom expanded its Italian menu - Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure - Candlelight Processional celebrity narrator list - Beastly Bazaar in Discovery Island scheduled to close around August 12th to be replaced by an indoor character meet and greet location - Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show new schedule in Fall 2012 - Marvel Super Heroes Assemble on Disney’s Club Penguin QUESTION OF THE WEEK - CarsLand opened this past week, and I and many others covered it extensively. After all you’ve seen and heard, does this inspire you to visit Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland? ---------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWRad

CarsLand and Buena Vista Street Recap and Review LIVE from Disney California Adventure Park Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #279 for the week of June 17, 2012. This week, I'm coming to you live from the cutest little town in Carburetor County - Radiator Springs, as the town from Disney-Pixar's Cars has literally been brought to life at CarsLand at Disney California Adventure Park. I had a chance to visit CarsLand and Buena Vista Street for a special sneak preview of the lands that opened on June 15, and will bring you a full review, recorded live from CarsLand. We'll discuss the two lands, their history (both literal and according to Disney backstory), details, attractions, shops, restaurants and so much more. We have a lot to cover from an experience that had me happier than a tornado in a trailer park! I'll then have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and

Live Restaurant Review of the ABC Commissary, Trivia Contest, CarsLand info and more! Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #278 for the week of June 10, 2012. Join us around the table for a little different live restaurant review from Walt Disney World, as this week we experience our first live review at a counter-service restaurant in the parks. So join us as we stroll down Commissary Lane at Disney's Hollywood Studios, for our live lunch review of the ABC Commissary. We sample the menus for adults and kids, discuss the theming, value, options and more. I'll have the answer and winner for last week's Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new one for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll explain why this week's show is a little shorter than usual as I am getting ready to bring you live, full coverage of the opening of CarsLand at Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland later

Interview with Cindy Morgan (Lora/Yori from Tron), Trivia Contest and more! Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #277 for the week of June 3, 2012. 30 years ago, a Disney film was released that would forever change the science fiction genre, as well as animation, video gaming and the lives of many young geeks like myself. Smart, stylish and fun, the game grid of Tron was groundbreaking, and recently, Tron was reborn with the Tron: Legacy film (and Tronorail at Walt Disney World) in late 2010, ElecTRONica at Disneyland, and this week, the story continues on Disney XD with Tron: Uprising. One of the original film's stars was Cindy Morgan, who played the dual role of Lora and Yori, and she joins me this week in an exclusive interview. We talk about her career and roles in iconic films like Caddyshack, and of course, Tron, as she shares stories of the making of the films, the Tron phenomenon, her fans and much more.

WDW NewsCast - May 30, 2012 - Brave, The Highland Hames, Country Bear Jamboree, Haunted Mansion, Snow White and more Topics this week include: - Brave - The Highland Games Tournament in Epcot - Country Bear Jamboree refurbishment - Haunted Mansion queue enhancement and photo opp - Art of Animation - Snow White's Scary Adventures in the Magic Kingdom closing - and more! ---------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive video news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forums Subscribe to the show for FREE in iTunes http://bit.ly/wdwit Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDW