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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

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