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Nooks and Crannies of World Showcase, Disney 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 #276 for the week of May 27, 2012. For those listening in the United States, this Monday is Memorial Day where we honor those who have served, and I ask that today and always we remember the fallen, the heroes, the sacrifices and the families. On this week's show, we're going to take a unique tour around World Showcase in Epcot, as we encourage you to put down the guide map and take some time to explore, learn, discover and enjoy some of the many wonderful Nooks and Crannies of World Showcase. From tucked away corners, to little details, hidden treasures, educational opportunities, places to just get away and other opportunities to discover and learn, World Showcase has many experiences that you won't necessarily find on a park map. I'll also ask you to share your favorite out of the way spot or nook as well

WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast – Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello - One Man’s Dream - Tutto Gusto and Tutto Italia - Cape May Cafe closure at Disney’s Beach Club Resort - Winnie the Pooh - Bistro de Paris closure - Brian Blackmore at Star Wars Weekends —————————- Question of the Week: On this past week’s WDW Radio show, we talked about a classic Walt Disney World attraction that hasn’t changed much in 40 + years: The Country Bear Jamboree. So here’s my question to you: What attraction in Walt Disney World is so classic, timeless, or “magical” that you think should never be changed? ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. To learn more about the various events and meets visit http://WDWRadio.com/Events ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW

Country Bear Jamboree DSI: Disney Scene Investigation, 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 #275 for the week of May 20, 2012. We'll take a close look at another one of Walt Disney World's opening day attractions in a segment that is part DSI: Disney Scene Investigation and part Wayback Machine, as it has remained almost exactly the same as it appeared on October 1, 1971. Join us as we explore the history, stories, details, characters, music and more at the Country Bear Jamboree. Then be sure and share your comments in the show notes about some questions we have for you. 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. Stay for a few quick announcements, including updated event information including our WDW Radio Meet in NYC in June, and our private dinner at the "American Adv

WDW Radio presents the WDW News Cast – Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello - Phineas and Ferb, Agent P game, contests and drawing lessons at Animation Academy - Snow White’s Scary Adventures - Car show at Downtown Disney - Top Tips for getting the most out of Star Wars Weekends -http://bit.ly/wdwr273 - Star Wars Weekends Meet – Sat. May 19 - WDW Radio Meet in NYC – Sat. June 9 - E-Ticket Event at the “American Adventurers Club” – Fri. Sept, 28 - WDW Radio Cruise on the Disney Dream with Disney legend Richard M. Sherman – Nov. 4-8 - http://WDWRadioCruise.com - and more! To learn more about the various events and meets visit http://WDWRadio.com/Events ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio ------------------------------------- THANK YOU

Disney Cruise Line Questions, Marvel Contest, Event 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 #274 for the week of May 13, 2012. Whether you're a mom, mom to be, or just share some motherly advice, I hope you have a very Happy Mother's Day With the WDW Radio group cruise on the Disney Dream coming up in November, we're opening up the inbox this week to answer your questions about not only our cruise, but cruising on the Disney Cruise Line in general. From pre and post-stays in Walt Disney World to getting to Port Canaveral and what to do once you're there, dress code on board, things to do in port and on Castaway Cay, Richard Sherman, best places to get snacks on board the Disney Dream, kids clubs, excursions and much, much more. Whether you're joining us on the cruise in November (and yes, there's still time to book), are a first-time cruiser or have been on the Disney Cruise Line in the past, there's

Top Tips to Get the Most out of Star Wars Weekends, David Prowse (Darth Vader) Interview, E-Ticket Event 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 #273 for the week of May 6, 2012. Star Wars Weekends returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World beginning May 18 and will once again be a destination event for Disney and Star Wars fans alike. Whether you're 7 or 70 there is something for everyone, from celebrities, shows, parades, characters, merchandise and yes, even Star Wars-themed food. This week, we will share our Top Tips to Get the Most Out of Star Wars Weekends and give you practical advice on how to do, see, experience and enjoy all that the weekends have to offer. And as long as we're talking about Star Wars, in a special bonus segment, I'll share an interview with someone I've waited more than 30 years to meet - Darth Vader. I had a chance to sit down with David Prowse, the man be

What's New and Next at Walt Disney World, New Fantasyland, Art of Animation review, 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 #272 for the week of April 29, 2012. This past weekend, Disney welcomed in media and moms from around the world as they kicked off their summer season by giving us a closer look into "What's New and What's Next" at Walt Disney World. From their Summer to Remember media event to the third annual Social Media Moms conference and celebration, we were able to get a closer look at changes and additions coming to the parks and resorts. We also heard from Disney executives, Imagineers and celebrities and got sneak peeks "behind the curtain" at the New Fantasyland and Disney's Art of Animation Resort. We'll recap the weekend's events and announcements, and share our thoughts on what this summer (and beyond) will have in store for Walt Disney World fans and guests. I'll have th

Interview with Disney Design Group Senior Character Artist Casey Jones, New 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 #271 for the week of April 22, 2012. Happy Earth Day and Happy Anniversary Disney's Animal Kingdom! One of the things I enjoy sharing on the show are interviews with people whose work in the Disney Parks you may enjoy, but whose names you may not know. From Imagineers to artists. performers and more, each has their own journey and stories to share. This week, I want to introduce you to Casey Jones, a Senior Character Artist for the Disney Design Group. A former comic book artist for Marvel, he now helps to create some of our favorite icons and merchandise in the parks and Disney Cruise Line. From Vinymlations and the Park Starz series, to the Muppets and recent re-introduction of nostalgic items like the Little Orange Bird, Casey shares how these items came to be, from their concept t

Live Restaurant Review of Katsura Garden Grill in Japan in Epcot Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #270 for the week of April 15, 2012. Join us as we travel around the world this week to Japan in Epcot's World Showcase as we explore the gardens, traditions history, and of course the food at the Katsura Garden Grill during our live restaurant review. 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 then play more of your voicemails at the end of the show. 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 WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by posting in the WDW Radio message forum

WDW NewsCast - April 11, 2012 - Tutto Gusto, Test Track, Star Wars Weekends, Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and more! Topics this week include: - Tutto Gusto wine bar in Italy in Epcot's World Showcase - The Vision House at Innoventions - Test Track refurb - Star Wars Weekends stars and celebrities - Tom Hanks to play Walt Disney in film about Mary Poppins ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at WDWRadioLIVE.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio ------------------------------------- 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 Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter:

Top Ten WOW Moments in Walt Disney World, Special 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 #269 for the week of April 8, 2012. This week, we're going to look at some of those moments in Walt Disney World that leave you breathless, speechless, smiling, laughing, or maybe even a little teary-eyed. From the incredible to the amazing to the spectacular to the emotional and memorable, we're going to explore our Top Ten WOW Moments in Walt Disney World. 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 then share a not one, but a number of announcements about what the future holds for me, WDW Radio... and you! I'll then play more of your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. -------------------------------------

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics this week include: - Avatar (Avatarland) at Walt Disney World - Marvel characters and merchandise at the Disney Parks - Alice Davis gets a Window on Main Street - Disney Fantasy preview cruise and LIVE broadcasts ---------------------------- Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWNewsCast.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast 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 Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio

Disney Fantasy Review and Discussion Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #268 for the week of April 1, 2012. The Disney Fantasy, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise line fleet, sailed on her maiden voyage on March 31, 2012, but I had an opportunity to cruise aboard this amazing ship just a few days ago. So this week, I'm going to bring you a detailed look at and review of the Disney Fantasy. We'll look specifically at what sets her apart from her sister ship the Disney Dream, including some changes, enhancements, and additions. We'll explore everything from dining to technology to family entertainment, adult areas and much 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 announce the details for our next WDW Radio Meet of the Month in Walt Disney World, hint to why you should tune in next

Interview with Disney Composer Bruce Broughton and 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 #267 for the week of March 25, 2012. I'm pleased to share an interview this week with someone whose incredible talents in storytelling are not with pictures or words, but through his music. Bruce Broughton has received 20 Emmy and numerous Grammy awards as well as an Academy Award nomination for his television and motion picture work, and he also composed and conducted scores for Disney animated films such as The Rescuers Down Under and Bambi II. His incredible music can also be found throughout the Disney parks in themes for attractions such as Ellen's Energy Adventure, The Timekeeper, Honey I Shrunk the Audience and most recently, Spaceship Earth. He will share stories about working on the films and in the theme parks, including the processes, inspiration, differences and experiences, which may just make you a

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics this week include: - Avatar (Avatarland) at Walt Disney World - Marvel characters and merchandise at the Disney Parks - Alice Davis gets a Window on Main Street - Disney Fantasy preview cruise and LIVE broadcasts ---------------------------- Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at http://WDWNewsCast.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering Walt Disney World. Be a part of the broadcast 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 Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio

Listener Email - Dining, Disney Cruises, Taking Infants, Best Buffet 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 #266 for the week of March 18, 2012. To help you plan for, and hopefully appreciate all of the stories, details and opportunities available on your next Walt Disney World vacation, I'm going to open up the inbox again this week and answer more of your emails. Topics include: An extinct themed restaurant in the parks, getting ready for a Disney Cruise, eating vegan in Disney, on-ride photos, rides for an infant, free resort campfire and movie nights, taking a toddler on a Disney Cruise and much more. We'll also discuss our thoughts on the Best Buffet in Walt Disney World and ask you to share yours as well. 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 have a few announcements and

Virtual Tour of Hollywood and Sunset and a 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 #265 for the week of March 11, 2012. Join us this week as we travel back to the "The Hollywood That Never Was" in our virtual journey down the streets of Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards recorded live at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Jim Korkis and I will transport you back to the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1930's and 40's as we explore the different stories, history, landmarks, tributes and the many more incredible and wonderful details that you may have missed. I'll also bring back an old segment for a chance for you to play and win, and share more about what's coming up int he future before playing more of your voicemails at the end of the show. 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

Special Events for Kids in Walt Disney World Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #264 for the week of March 4, 2012. Beyond the attractions in Walt Disney World, there are so many wonderful, overlooked opportunities, experiences and events - not just for adults, but for kids as well. This week, we're going to look at some special events just for kids (and families) both in and out of the Walt Disney World theme parks. I'll have more information about upcoming events including the WDW Radio Day at the Ballpark, as well as a few other announcements before playing more of your voicemails at the end of the show. 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 WDWRadio.com and talk about the show by p

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello Topics this week include: - One More Disney Day ---------------------------- Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.com for a LIVE interactive news show covering the 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 Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and more!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Subscribe to Celebrations! The #1 Disney Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching! Be sure

Top Ten Attraction Vehicles in Walt Disney World Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #263 for the week of February 26, 2012. This week, we're going to look at another Walt Disney World Top Ten, as we discuss our Top Ten Attraction Vehicles in the parks. Not the attractions themselves, but the actual ride vehicles, as in many cases, the it's not necessarily where you go, but how you get there that makes an attraction truly special. I'll have more information about upcoming events including our One More Disney Day broadcast and the WDW Radio Day at the Ballpark, as well as a few other announcements before playing more of your voicemails at the end of the show. 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! -----------------------------------