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The Muppets In Walt Disney World - A Look Back... and Forward Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #251 for the week of December 4, 2011. With the popularity of the recents Muppets movie release, many of us are looking back fondly at our love of the Muppets growing up on TV and in film. But for Walt Disney World fans, the Muppets also had a presence in Disney's Hollywood Studios in addition to MuppetVision 3D for many years. This week, we'll hop aboard my Walt Disney World Wayback machine and look back at the marriage of Disney and the Muppets, The Muppets at Walt Disney World TV special, shows and attractions in the parks, what could have (and should have) been, and the future of the Muppets in the Disney Parks. I'll have the answers and winner of last week's "Where in the World Have You Heard This?" Contest, a few announcements, and then play more of your voicemails at the end of the show. So sit back, relax,

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - ESPN Wide World of Sports - The Muppets - Disney Fantasy (Disney Cruise Line) ---------------------------- Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! 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. Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: 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 listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

The Orange Bird and a new Disney 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 #250 for the week of November 27, 2011. In the past 40 years, we've seen some pretty interesting things at Walt Disney World: A waterskiing Goofy, gunfighters shooting it out in Frontierland, singing fruit, a rapping Mickey and much more. But until recently, many people couldn't recall seeing a character walking around in Adventureland with a giant orange head, leaves for arms and a green stem sticking out of his head. Today, of course, we fondly recall (and miss) the Little Orange Bird, and in this week's show, Jim Korkis and I will take a look back in time at the Sunshine Tree Terrace and it's one-time host (and hostess). We'll explore the origins of the Orange Bird, the Sherman Brothers song, why he and Anita Bryant may have flown the coop, and the recent resurgence of our little orange friend. I'll then pose a question for you to sh

Live Music 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 #249 for the week of November 20, 2011. World Showcase in Epcot affords guests unique opportunities to learn about and experience cultures from across the globe via a promenade that spans just over one mile. And while speaking with Cast Members from those host countries, tasting their food and exploring the pavilions are just a few of the ways to truly get a sense of the culture and history, another way is through their music. This week, we'll look at some of the live musical acts that can be found in Epcot, discuss some of our favorites, offer tips on how to get the most out of experiencing the acts, and ask you to join in the conversation as well. I’ll have a few announcements and 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 Y

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Disney's D23 announces schedule of events for 2012 - http://www.wdwradio.com/2011/11/d23-offers-disney-fans-a-year-of-spectacular-... ---------------------------- 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. Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Google+ : http://LouMongello.com/gplus Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!

Listener Emails: Resort Comparison, Picky Eaters, A Lost Attraction, Birthdays, Driving to WDW 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 #248 for the week of November 13, 2011. It's time to answer more of your listener emails this week, as we look to enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of your next visit to Walt Disney World. Topics include comparing Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, restaurants for picky eaters, the meaning behind a detail at Rock 'n Roller Coaster, the elusive cream cheese pretzel, celebrating birthdays in Disney World, themed restaurants, staying on versus off-site, the story behind a lost Japan attraction, driving to Disney and much more! I’ll have a few announcements and 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

Interview with Disney artist Alex Maher Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #247 for the week of November 6, 2011. This week I'll introduce you to Alex Maher, an artist from the Disney Design Group who will share not just his personal journey about following his dream to work for Disney, but more about his roles while at Walt Disney World, projects and merchandise he's worked on, and advice for those looking to pursue their own passion and help make magic for others. I’ll have a few announcements and 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 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Get the FRE

Top Ten Spooky Places 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 #246 for the week of October 30, 2011. There's a chill in the air in Walt Disney World at this time of year, not because of the weather, but because it's time for Halloween. And in the spirit of it being Not So Scary, we're going to look around the resort, in the parks and closely at some attractions that have their creepy moments. So take your "loved ones" by the hand, as we look at our Ten Ten Spooky Places in Walt Disney World. I’ll have a few announcements and 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 Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - NextGen - Cinderella’s Holiday Wish - Fastpass for the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade - Magic, The Memories, and You Holiday tag - Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party text messaging - Disney World Marathon Events - WDW Radio Running Team - http://WDWRadio.com/Running ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.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 Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Cele

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Live Review and Walkabout Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #245 for the week of October 23, 2011. It's the most wonderful time of year in Walt Disney World, as the 16th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is in full swing featuring food, fun, friends and an overall entertainment experience. And once again, we set out with our maps and appetites on the annual WDW Radio Food and Wine Walkabout. We'll review the menus, food and drinks from every kiosk on the promenade, as well as offer tips, advice, some overlooked experiences, and more during our live recap. We'll also discuss some of the new features, kiosks and technologies in this year's festival, and let you download our full, unedited, live walkabout as well. I’ll have a few announcements and 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 Rad

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Attraction closures - Storybook Circus and Dumbo opening dates - Festival of the Lion King - Free in-room WiFi - Test Track rumors - More! ---------------------------- 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. Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress - History, Legacy, Details and Future Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #244 for the week of October 16, 2011. As we continue to look back at Walt Disney World's history in honor of its 40th anniversary, I want to take a close look at an attraction which may not have been part of the Magic Kingdom's opening day, but is deeply rooted in its history and sense of nostalgia. While there may always be a great, big beautiful tomorrow, now is the time - now is the best time to explore the history, legacy, details and future of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. Jim Korkis joins me on a segment that is part Wayback Machine, part DSI: Disney Scene Investigation, and we'll leave you with some thought-provoking questions that I encourage you to share your thoughts on. I'll give you more details about this year's annual WDW Radio Epcot Food and Wine Festival Walkabout, taking place nex

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Dining reservation changes in Walt Disney World - Free WiFi coming to Disney World parks and resorts? ---------------------------- 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. Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit ‪http://WDWRadio.com‬ for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join the fan page on Facebook: ‪http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio‬ Follow Lou on Twitter: ‪http://Twitter.com/LouMongello‬ Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at ‪http://CelebrationsPress.com‬ Thanks for watching!

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events Review Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #243 for the week of October 9, 2011. The annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival has become a destination event for both Disney World enthusiasts and food lovers from around the world. In addition to the kiosks, seminars, tastings and signings, there are also a number of special events to further enhance the experience. This week, we'll review two of those special celebrations - The Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic, and the Party For The Senses. We'll discuss the venues, menus, entertainment, recommendations, value and more. I’ll have a few announcements and 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 Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Ge

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Epcot Food and Wine Festival Technology - 40 Hour Live broadcast and Disney charity auction information ---------------------------- Join us each week for a LIVE interactive news show covering the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida. Be a part of the broadcast and discussion and discuss the news real-time in the chat room. Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.com Thanks to our sponsor, http://TouringPlans.com/WDWRadio Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!

Taking Teens to 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 #242 for the week of October 2, 2011. Walt Disney World is a place to enjoy and create lasting memories together, whether you are family with young children, couples, friends or anything in between. And yes, Disney is also a great place for teens to have fun in a safe environment that may even afford them a bit of independence while on vacation. So this week, we'll talk about taking teens to Walt Disney World with a mom of teens, and a teen himself. We'll discuss planning, touring, budgeting, best attractions, misconceptions, tips and much more - all from a parents and a teen's perspective. I’ll have a few announcements and 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 Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the W

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com ---------------------------- Topics this week include: - Avatar and Disney discussion - Avatar Land at Disney's Animal Kingdom ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.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 Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and hundreds of Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Join the friend page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://Cele

Skyway and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes - WDW Opening Day Attractions Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #241 for the week of September 25, 2011. Walt Disney World will celebrate it's 40th Anniversary next week, and to honor the occasion, I'll continue with our look at its opening day attractions. This week, we'll look at not one, but two that welcomed guests on opening day in 1971. Both were simple pleasures that afforded guests unique views of the parks. And they also share the fact that neither is in operation today. Join me as we explore and examine the Skyway and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes. I’ll have more information about our 40-Hour live broadcast and charity auction celebrating Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary on October 1, 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 Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and

The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com ---------------------------- Topics this week include: - Avatar and Disney discussion - Avatar Land at Disney's Animal Kingdom ---------------------------- Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. EST at http://WDWNewsCast.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 Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! Get the FREE WDW Radio iPhone app: http://bit.ly/wdwrfreeapp Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and hundreds of Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Join the friend page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://Cele

Top Ten Relaxing Attractions 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 #240 for the week of September 18, 2011. Everyone who visits Walt Disney World has their favorites - Resorts, parks, restaurants and of course, attractions. For some, it's all about the thrills, while others prefer attractions that maybe a bit slower. And so this week, we'll look at the Top Ten Relaxing Attractions in Walt Disney World. I’ll have more information about our 40-Hour live broadcast celebrating Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary on October 1, 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 You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Visit the web site at wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Get the FREE WDW Radio iPh