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Carolwood Pacific Room - History, Stories and Tour Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #212 for the week of March 6, 2011. Walt Disney World is filled with overlooked experiences, hidden treasures, and even a few, wonderful locations that are often missed by even the most seasoned guest. One such place can be found at the Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and is a quiet, cozy room filled with great stories and direct connections to Walt Disney. This week, we’ll visit and take a close look at the Carolwood Pacific Room. Filled with photos, trains, and some very intriguing pieces of authentic Disney history, it is both a museum honoring Walt Disney’s love of trains, as well as a quiet getaway. I’ll have a few important announcements about some upcoming events 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. You can email th

WDW NewsCast - March 2, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - LIVE from the Disney Dream - WDW Radio Cruise recap and live broadcast ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney m

Best Disney World Restaurants for Families with Children Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #211 for the week of February 27, 2011. For years I have spoken about how Walt Disney World offers dining options for every palate, budget and type of experience one might seek. One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is about which of those choices are best suited to children and families. So this week, we’ll look just that - the Best of the Best Restaurants for families with young children. Don’t have any kids? Don’t worry - I think you’ll find some options in here that, like Walt Disney World itself, brings out the kid in all of us. 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. You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Visit the web s

WDW NewsCast - February 23, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Disney's NextGen (Next Generation) Technology - Disney character FASTPASS ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some D

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #210 for the week of February 20, 2011. Walt Disney World is not just a place for kids and families to enjoy their time in the parks. In fact, it is one of the most popular destination wedding locations in the world. It’s a place where fairytale dreams have become reality for more than 40,000 brides and grooms. Each is unique and reflects the couple, and this week, we’re going to meet a couple that is going through the planning process for their Disney Fairy Tale Wedding. We will follow them along the way to go through the initial planning process, through each of the steps in the preparation, to the rehearsal and actual wedding in Walt Disney World. We’ll start off this week by going through the preliminary phases and finalizing details, as they get ready for the big day. Whether you’re planning your own or curious about the process, it’s an interes

WDW NewsCast - February 16, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - D23's Destination D in Walt Disney World ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. 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 yo

Listener Emails Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #209 for the week of February 6, 2011. I’ll open up the inbox this week and answer many of your listener emails. Questions include reasons to stay in a Walt Disney World Resort, transferring park tickets, a look back at the Moonlight Cruise, visiting the parks before or after a Disney Cruise, DiveQuest at the Living Seas, WiFi at the Disney Resorts, multiple rooms vs. getting a villa, dining plan credits, and question for you about that mysterious island in the middle of Bay Lake . I’ll have a few announcements including details about upcoming Meets of the Month in Walt Disney World, and then play 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. 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

WDW NewsCast - February 9, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Mickey's Toontown Fair closing to make way for Fantasyland expansion ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney

Disney's Wilderness Lodge - History, Stories and Details Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #208 for the week of February 6, 2011. When we talk about Walt Disney World, although often unnoticed by many guests, “everything speaks,” which means that everything we see and experience has and tells a story. From the attractions to the surroundings, there is meaning and reason behind their creation, and that also holds true for the Disney resorts. One of the very best examples of themed Imagineering, and storytelling based in reality is at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. From the story of the design, inspiration and creation of the Lodge itself, to the stories that the entire property tells, this week, Jim Korkis and I visit the resort and share the history of the Lodge, tour the lobby which has its own tale to tell, and explore the story behind the story of the Pacific Northwest resort I’ll have a few announcements incl

WDW NewsCast - January 12, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Fantasyland Expansion - The Disney Dream - Star Tours 2.0 - Magic, Memories and You show on Cinderella Castle ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://

Disney Dream 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 #207 for the week of January 30, 2011. The newest addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Dream, took her Maiden Voyage this past week, welcoming thousands of passengers aboard this modern classic vessel that blends elegance with contemporary design and technological innovations found nowhere else. I had a chance to sail on the Inaugural cruise and experience all that the Dream had to offer, and this week, I’m joined by Deb Wills and Beci Mahnken as we bring you our roundtable discussion from on board the Dream where we review the ship’s features, amenities, entertainment, dining and everything else from stem to stern. I’ll have a few announcements, and then play 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. You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voice

WDW NewsCast - January 12, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of http://WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Fantasyland Expansion - The Disney Dream - Star Tours 2.0 - Magic, Memories and You show on Cinderella Castle ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://

Disney's Wild Africa Trek 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 #206 for the week of January 23, 2011. The newest and one of the most thrilling attractions in Walt Disney World immerses Guests in an experience that takes them deep into the story of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, and even deeper into the wild. Disney’s Wild Africa Trek is a 3-hour, guided adventure that clips you into a harness and onto a lifeline as you traverse rickety bridges above crocodiles and hang over cliffs overlooking a hippo pool, all with spectacular views of the African savanna. I had a chance to go on this journey, and we’ll review this new species of Disney attractions in this week’s roundtable and bonus video content. I’ll have a few announcements, and then play 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. You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.co

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2011 Recap Roundtable Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #205 for the week of January 16, 2011. This past weekend, more than 54,000 athletes from around the world descended on Walt Disney World, as many do year after year, not for the attractions, shows or dare I say even the wonderful dining options, but to run. And run a lot. The Walt Disney World Marathon weekend encompassed a series of endurance events, in which individuals came out to fulfill personal goals, experience the parks like never before, and for many, to make a difference in not just their own lives, but the lives of others. So on this week's roundtable, we'll look at the Walt Disney World Marathon as well as some other endurance events, and possibly introduce you to the idea that it's not just for athletes, but for friends and entire families as well. Whether you visit to run, cheer, volunteer or for your fav

WDW NewsCast - January 12, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - The Walt Disney World Marathon - Other themed race events in WDW ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delive

Live Restaurant Review of Todd English's BlueZoo Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #204 for the week of January 9, 2011. An important part of the Walt Disney World experience for me and many other people is enjoying the wide variety of dining options that are available. And while there are many tried and true favorites, there is also a large number of locations that are very much overlooked. This week, we explore what I believe is one of those restaurants. Located in the Walt Disney World Dolphin, Celebrity Chef Todd English’s BlueZoo offers fresh seafood in a spectacular setting where both the food and décor are works of art. We’ll do a live restaurant review of BlueZoo and let you share in our overall dining experience, as we also chat with our server, the General Manager, Sommelier, and Executive Chef. I’ll have a few announcements, and then play some of your voicemails at the end of the show, so sit back,

WDW NewsCast - January 6, 2011 The WDW News Cast - Interactive Walt Disney World news from Lou Mongello of WDWRadio.com Topics this week include: - Disney World Discounts ---------------------------- 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 Please keep the conversation going by subscribing to the WDWRadio channel on YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/user/WDWRadio Visit WDWRadio.com for daily blog posts, the weekly Disney podcast, Disney photos, Disney videos, discussion forums, Disney store and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. 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

Top Ten Disney Moments of 2010 Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #203 for the week of January 2, 2011. Let me start off by wishing you and your families a very Happy New Year, and as we enter 2011, I wanted to look back on 2010 and some of its most important developments, additions, announcements and events. With so many to choose from, we’ll try and narrow it down to our Top Ten Disney Stories of 2010. I’ll have a few announcements, including information about a special WDW Radio LIVE broadcast coming soon, updates on the WDW Radio Cruise on the Disney Dream, and then play 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. 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 Join

Exploring the UK Pavilion in Epcot - Fantasy or Reality? Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #202 for the week of December 26, 2010. As we wander the promenade and explore the pavilions of World Showcase in Epcot, we find ourselves transported across the globe to exotic destinations around the world. In doing so, we are afforded the opportunity to share in and learn about the people and their culture through attractions, exhibits, their food and even direct communication with those that call these places home. But as we do so, sometimes we wonder just how much these pavilions actually reflect the regions upon which they are based. This week, we will explore one of these pavilions with guests who hail from the United Kingdom. We will wander the streets and tour the interiors of these buildings to look at how, how well, and why these landmarks and extraordinary details exist. I’ll have a few announcements and pla

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater DSI: Disney Scene Investigation Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #201 for the week of December 19, 2010. This week, we’ll take a closer look at the history, story and details of a restaurant in Walt Disney World that many people consider an attraction in itself. Our DSI: Disney Scene Investigation takes us to Stage 14 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and back in time as we grab some popcorn, hang a speaker on our convertible and tune in to the Sci-Fi Dine In Theater. I’ll have just a few announcements and play 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. 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 Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.co