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WDW Radio # 423 - Disney Legend Marc Davis In my continuing series where we highlight the life and legacy of Disney Legends, this week I invite you to join me as we take a close look at the amazing work of Marc Davis. Walt Disney’s “Renaissance Man,” his work in animation and the theme parks while at Imagineering is some of the most recognizable, remarkable, enduring and loved by generations of Disney fans. We’ll explore not only his accomplishments, but never-built theme park concepts like Thunder Mesa, and where you can find tributes to Marc in the parks. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and

WDW Radio # 422 - Top Ten Lighting Effects in Walt Disney World The immersive environments in Walt Disney World all tell a complete story, and one that is woven and connected through experiences that impact all of our senses. And there are many instances where the lighting sets the mood, tone, and effect on your emotions. So this week, join us as we reveal our Top Ten Lighting Effects in Walt Disney World, and then ask you to share yours as well! Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com Sit back, r

Disney in a Minute with Lou Mongello - http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Walt Disney World Snack of the Week - Golden Oak Outpost Waffle Fries in Frontierland in Walt Disney World. With creative toppings like BLT Waffle Fries or BBQ Pork, these are unlike fires you'll find anywhere else. But my favorite is the Canadian poutine-style fries, topped with brown gravy and white Cheddar cheese curds. Have you tried it? What's your favorite flavor? Share your comments on Twitter @LouMongello or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 To learn more, subscribe to the FREE WDW Radio podcast, named Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! - http://bit.ly/wdwit 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com ------------------------------------- Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Instagram: http://instagram.com/LouMongello Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello To learn more

http://WDWRadio.com presents the WDW News Cast - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Morimoto Asia at The Landing in Disney Springs in Walt Disney World opened last week, and Lou Mongello discusses the atmosphere, decor, the food (of course) and why it's a game-changer in terms of dining experiences. Announcement of our special December Virtual Holiday Party, Online Charity Auction and Meet of the Month ------------------------------------- Get my NEW book - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com To learn more, visit http://WDWRadio.com and subscribe to the podcast FREE in iTunes - http://bit.ly/wdwit Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 Download the FREE WDW Radio Disney podcast app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices at http://WDWRadio.com/app THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 201

WDW Radio # 421 - Live Review of What’s New at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2015 - September 27, 2015 Epcot is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the annual Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and with nearly 40 destinations offering classic favorites and fresh twists, the event is bigger, better and more appetizing than ever. This week, join me as I wander (or waddle) around the World Showcase promenade and through some new locations in Future World as we sample and review what’s new (and delicious) at this year’s event. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, colle

WDW Radio # 420 - Mission: Space DSI: Disney Scene Investigation - September 20, 2015 Plans for EPCOT always included a space-themed pavilion, and when Horizons closed in 1999, those original plans became a reality, when Mission: Space opened in that location. This week, join me for a comprehensive look at the history of the pavilion, as well as a detailed walk-through of its story, tributes, attraction and post-show. So when you hear the words "Go For Launch!"... You’ll definitely want to hang on. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. G

WDW Radio # 419 - Top Ten Mistakes by First-Time Visitors to Walt Disney World - September 13, 2015 In order to get the most out of your next, or first, Walt Disney World vacation, there are many pieces to a very fun puzzle that you need to put together. And while planning and getting there is half the fun (well, a third of the fun each), there are some common mistakes that guests should avoid. So this week, we’re going to discuss our Top Ten Mistakes Made by Visitors to Walt Disney World. Whether it’s your first visit or your one thousandth, these are some best practices to help you truly have a magical, memorable time. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my

WDW Radio # 418 - Walt Disney: An American Experience - September 6, 2015 On September 14-15, PBS will air Walt Disney: An American Experience, a 2-part, 4-hour biography that will offer an unprecedented look at the life and legacy of one of America’s most enduring and influential storytellers and business leaders. Featuring rare archival footage from the Disney vaults, scenes from some of his greatest films, and interviews with biographers and historians, animators and artists, it will tell stories about his triumphs and challenges in a very new way. This week, I had a chance to sit down with the Director and Executive Producers for a short interview, and then I’ll share the audio from a panel featuring the two that I moderated during a special live screening and preview. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney

WDW Radio # 417 - 5 Best Books About Walt Disney - August 30, 2015 In the past we have discussed some of our favorite books about the Walt Disney World theme parks, but this week I wanted to share our recommended reading about Walt Disney the man. So we’ll open up some of our favorite Walt Disney biographies as we talk about our 5 Best Books About Walt Disney. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your copy now at http://Disney102.com Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure

http://WDWRadio.com presents the WDW News Cast - Live, Interactive Disney news from Lou Mongello Topics in this week's Disney news include: - Star Wars Half Marathon coming to Walt Disney World - Join the WDW Radio Running Team and our Tomorrowland Virtual Race! http://wdwradio.com/vr15 - And more! ------------------------------------- Get my NEW book - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com To learn more, visit http://WDWRadio.com and subscribe to the podcast FREE in iTunes - http://bit.ly/wdwit Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 Download the FREE WDW Radio Disney podcast app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices at http://WDWRadio.com/app THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! ------------------------------------- Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook:

WDW Radio # 416 - What We Learned At and About Disney's D23 Expo 2015 - August 23, 2015 The fourth Disney D23 Expo was held last weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center, and once again guests from all 50 states and 28 countries came together to celebrate all things Disney. This week, join us around the table as we revisit and recap the event, and discuss some of the many things we learned at and about the Expo. From movies to theme parks to Disney fandom and everything in between, there were many things we took away (literally and figuratively) from the D23 Expo including Star Wars Land, Toy Story Land, Shanghai, Disney Legends, animation, live action, Disney Infinity 3.0 and much, much more! Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page ht

WDW Radio # 415 - 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Disney Legend Mary Blair - August 9, 2015 As Disney prepares to induct a new class of Disney Legends during the upcoming D23 Expo, this week I’ll begin a new series where we focus on the life, legacy, and talents of some of the Disney Legends who have contributed to the films, parks and overall magic of Disney. This week, we’ll begin the series as we look at one of Walt Disney’s favorite artists, Mary Blair, whose amazing use of color and design contributed to Cinderella, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, it’s a small world and much more. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For

Walt Disney World Snack of the Week - Cheshire Cupcake Cake Cup - Disney in a Minute with Lou Mongello - http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Snack of the Week - Cheshire Cupcake Cake Cup at the Cheshire Café near the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Have you tried it? What's your favorite flavor? Share your comments on Twitter @LouMongello or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 To learn more, subscribe to the FREE WDW Radio podcast, named Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! - http://bit.ly/wdwit 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com ------------------------------------- Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Instagram: http://instagram.com/LouMongello Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello To learn more or work with Lou, visit http://LouMongello.com Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello

WDW Radio # 414 - 10 Ways To Get The Most Out of Disney’s D23 Expo 2015 - July 26, 2015 Disney’s D23 Expo returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 14-16 and I will be back again this year, both as a guest and broadcasting the event at http://D23ExpoLIVE.com. And with so much to see and do as so many different parts of the Disney Company come together to celebrate the past, present and future, it can get a bit overwhelming. So this week, we’re going to share 10 ways to help you get the most our of the D23 Expo. Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, coll

WDW Radio # 413 - Live Review and Interviews at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom - July 19, 2015 Disney’s Animal Kingdom is undergoing unprecedented growth, with excitement building for the world of Pandora, set to open in a few years. But recently, another new section of the park, Harambe Market, opened, and this week, I invite you to join me for a live review of this wonderfully immersive environment, well-crafted backstory and African-inspired street food. I’ll also share interviews with an Imagineer and the Executive Show Producer for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as the Chef de Cuisine, and Steven Miller from Walt Disney World merchandise who shares some unique souvenir items that you can enjoy, cook, and eat! Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates a

Hidden Treasure - The Chapeau Party Line Phone http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Some of Walt Disney World's most wonderful details are hiding in plain sight, and offer curious guests a fun surprise. Lou Mongello takes you into The Chapeau hat shop on Main Street, USA to help you find (and listen to) the party line phone. Did You Know... The Chapeau's street address is No. 63 -- a tribute to the year that Disney's "Summer Magic" was released. According to the backstory of Main Street, the character of Nancy Carey from the film is the proprietor of the hat shop. Did you know about the phone? Have you ever picked it up and listened in? What are some of YOUR favorite Hidden Treasures in Walt Disney World? Share them on Twitter @LouMongello or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 To learn more, subscribe to the FREE WDW Radio podcast, named Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! - http://bit.ly/wdwit 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Wal

WDW Radio # 412 - Conversation with Lee Cockerell, Former Exec. VP of Walt Disney World Operations - July 12, 2015 This week, I invite you to sit in on a conversation I had with the man who was once responsible for all of the Cast Members and operations at Walt Disney World, Lee Cockerell. Lee returns to the show to discuss everything from his thoughts on changes to the parks, MyMagic+, Star Wars, Marvel, customer service, growth, legacy, what makes Disney special, what’s next and much, much more. Get the NEW Tomorrowland Walt Disney World Audio Tour at http://WDWRadio.com/Tomorrowland Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For

WDW NewsCast - Special Event Announcements! - July 8, 2015 Announcements of upcoming WDW Radio Special events in Walt Disney World, At Sea and On the Road, including: - Meet of the Month - WDW Radio Day at Typhoon Lagoon - Disneyland during D23 Expo - On the Road in Ft. Worth, Texas - Star Wars Cruise - New Orleans Event and Run - E-Ticket Adventure 2016: New York City; Disney Magic Cruise and weekend in Puerto Rico! For more information visit http://WDWRadio.com/Events ------------------------------------- Get my NEW book - 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com To learn more, visit http://WDWRadio.com and subscribe to the podcast FREE in iTunes - http://bit.ly/wdwit Show Notes, Links and Comments: http://WDWRadio.com/podcasts Call the Voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks - 407-900-9391 Download the FREE WDW Radio Disney podcast app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices at http://WDWRadio.com/app THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW R

Pot Roast Mac and Cheese in New Fantasyland - Walt Disney World Snack of the Week http://WDWRadio.com - Your Walt Disney World Information Station Snack of the Week - Pot Roast Mac and Cheese at the Friar's Nook in New Fantasyland in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Have YOU tried it yet? If so, what do you think? To learn more, subscribe to the FREE WDW Radio podcast, named Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! - http://bit.ly/wdwit 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World at http://Disney102.com ------------------------------------- Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello To learn more or work with Lou, visit http://LouMongello.com Thanks for watching! - Lou Mongello

WDW Radio # 411 - Live Review of Epcot’s La Cantina de San Angel in Mexico - July 5, 2015 Join me virtually around the table as we visit Mexico in Epcot’s World Showcase for a live dining review of La Cantina de San Angel. We’ll sample a number of items from the extensive menu, let you know where we think it ranks among the other counter service locations in World Showcase, and ask your opinion as well Get the NEW Tomorrowland Walt Disney World Audio Tour at http://WDWRadio.com/Tomorrowland Join WDW Radio NATION and help support the show! http://WDWRadio.com/support New Walt Disney World Trivia Contest Watch and chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com. Upcoming WDW Radio Disney meets, On the Road events and more! Get dates and locations on our Events page http://WDWRadio.com/Events Save Money on your next Disney vacation with my new book 102 Ways to Save Money For And At Walt Disney World, and get 40 FREE things to do, eat, collect and enjoy as well. Get your