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WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Disney Parks and more! - WDW Radio is the award-winning Disney podcast dedicated to celebrating the magic of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars since 2005. Tune in and subscribe for Disney news, Disney vacation planning, Disney travel tips, Disney trivia, contests, deep dives into Disney history, interviews, theme park secrets, as well as attraction, dining, and resort reviews. . Hosted by Disney expert, author, speaker, and Podcast Hall of Fame inductee Lou Mongello, this family-friendly show is your Walt Disney World Information Station, and has been voted Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years, and also features a blog, videos, LIVE video, welcoming community, and special events including monthly meetups, group cruises, On The Road experiences and more! . Over the years, WDW Radio has been graced by a plethora of esteemed guests. Disney Legends like Julie Andrews, the iconic Mary Poppins, Tony Baxter, Marty Sklar, Alice Davis, Richard Sherman, Bob Gurr, Alan Menken, Paige O'Hara, the voice of Belle, Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel, and renowned Producer Don Hahn, have shared their stories and experiences. The podcast has also ventured into the Marvel and Star Wars universes with guests like Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, and Ashley Eckstein, the voice behind Ahsoka Tano. From Walt Disney Imagineers, dedicated Cast Members, to talented actors, writers, producers, authors, and many more, WDW Radio has been a platform for the voices that make Disney truly magical. It is also home to Lou Mongello's Walt Disney World Trivia Books, The Disney Interviews book, 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World, and virtual Audio Tours of Walt Disney World. . Lou is also the founder of the Dream Team Project, which has raised more than $550,000.00 to date to send children with life-threatening illnesses to Walt Disney World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. . Whether you're planning your next trip to Walt Disney World or simply reminiscing about your favorite Disney memories, the WDW Radio Disney podcast is your passport to the Walt Disney World and the Disney Parks around the world, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars! Learn more at WDWRadio.com. . In addition to creating content around the Disney brands, Lou is also a keynote speaker, author, coach, and founder of the Momentum series of events and workshops for those looking to build their business and brand by sharing the magic of Disney, delivering exceptional customer service, social media, podcasting, live video, and community. Learn more at LouMongello.com

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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on WDW Radio - Your Walt Disney World Information Station.

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Lou Mongello

Previous Guests

Gwendolyn Rogers
Gwendolyn Rogers is the founder of The Cake Bake Shop, a renowned bakery located on Disney's Boardwalk. She is celebrated for her culinary artistry and design, creating enchanting desserts that capture the magic of Disney. Gwendolyn's entrepreneurial journey is marked by her passion for baking and her commitment to providing a unique dining experience.
Ashley Eckstein
Ashley Eckstein is an accomplished actress and entrepreneur, best known for her role as the voice of Ahsoka Tano in the Star Wars animated series. She is also the founder of Her Universe, a fashion line dedicated to female fans of sci-fi and fantasy. Ashley is recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry and her advocacy for inclusivity and representation in media.

Topics Discussed

Japan Pavilion EPCOT Disney Parks sushi samurai sake Pokémon World Showcase DisneySea Tokyo Disneyland outdoor queues Walt Disney World immersive experiences storytelling hidden details atmosphere Flower and Garden Festival savory dishes bracket-style showdown Flavor of the Festival details tributes Easter eggs Disney characters Marvel characters attractions food magic Cake Bake Shop Gwendolyn Rogers Ashley Eckstein Disney's Boardwalk culinary entrepreneurial journey cake tasting

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WDW Radio - Your Passport to the Disney Parks
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Subscribers: 19,600
Total Videos: 2,219
Total Views: 3,275,142
Joined: Feb 11, 2008
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WDW Radio is the award-winning podcast dedicated to celebrating the magic of Walt Disney World, Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars since 2004. Listen and subscribe for Disney news, reviews, Top Tens, vacation planning, trivia, contests, history, interviews, & more. http://WDWRadio.com

Hosted by Lou Mongello, this family-friendly show has been named Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years, and also features a blog, videos, live video, welcoming community & special events. It is also home to Lou's WDW Trivia Books, "102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World," The Disney Interviews book, and Lou's Audio Tours of Walt Disney World. To date, WDW Radio, through its DreamTeamProject.org, has raised more than $550,000.00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.

Lou is a former attorney who left the practice to pursue his passion for all things Disney, and is a keynote speaker, mentor. and founder of the Momentum Workshop and Retreats. LouMongello.com

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🎙 Speaker | Coach | Author | Recovering Attorney
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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on WDW Radio - Your Walt Disney World Information Station.

0:00 1:21:27

825 · The Top Ten Things We Love About the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT - From the Archives

Hosts
Lou Mongello
Keywords
Japan Pavilion EPCOT Disney Parks sushi samurai sake Pokémon World Showcase DisneySea Tokyo Disneyland

825 · The Top Ten Things We Love About the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT - From the Archives

Konnichiwa, my friend! As this episode is released, I’m on my way to Tokyo to host a panel at Star Wars Celebration about Living Your Star Wars Story in the Disney Parks!

So, in the spirit of sushi, samurai, sake, and Star Wars, we're reaching back into the WDW Radio archives for a listener favorite: The Top Ten Things We Love About the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT.

No, not the country (although I am heading back soon for our WDW Radio Adventures by Disney trip to Japan!) - but the incredible World Showcase pavilion that captures Japan’s beauty, culture, cuisine, and yes... the gift shops.

Originally recorded in 2016 (how was that 9 years ago?!), this episode is a nostalgic journey through one of EPCOT’s most beloved pavilions. From the serene gardens to Mitsukoshi’s Pokémon overload, it’s a celebration of all things Japan... but in the Walt Disney World park.

And be sure to follow me on Instagram @LouMongello for content from Star Wars Celebration, Tokyo Disneyland, and DisneySea all week long. Yes... it’s for research. 😉.

🙋🏻‍♀️ What’s YOUR favorite part of the Japan pavilion… and why? 📣 Comment in the WDW Radio Clubhouse or 📞 Call the Voicemail: 407-900-9391 (WDW1)


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  • Creator or solopreneur? Turn your passion into your profession with coaching, courses, and events, including our Momentum events in Walt Disney World.
  • I am also a keynote speaker who shares how to leverage lessons from Disney on customer service, experience, and leadership.

🙏 THANK YOU for listening and your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years, and for the opportunity to be inducted into the ⭐️ Podcast Hall of Fame!

Please tune in next week, and help spread the word about the show... and as always... sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show!

0:00 51:21

824 · My 5 Favorite Outdoor Queues in Walt Disney World (That Are Worth the Wait)

Hosts
Lou Mongello
Keywords
outdoor queues Walt Disney World immersive experiences storytelling hidden details atmosphere

824 · My 5 Favorite Outdoor Queues in Walt Disney World (That Are Worth the Wait)

This week, we’re stepping into the sunshine - and into the story - as I share my 5 favorite outdoor queues in Walt Disney World. These aren’t just lines… they’re immersive experiences filled with storytelling, hidden details, and atmosphere that make the wait part of the magic. Whether you’ve walked them a hundred times or never taken a closer look, this episode will help you see (and hear) them in a whole new way.

🙋🏻‍♀️ What’s YOUR favorite outdoor queue in Walt Disney World… and why?

📣 Comment in the WDW Radio Clubhouse
📞 Call the Voicemail: 407-900-9391 (WDW1)

Answer this week's trivia question for a chance to WIN a Disney prize package!


📬 Subscribe for updates + get my FREE Disney book!

🔗 Connect: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn

🌐 Explore more:
 
  • Creator or solopreneur? Turn your passion into your profession with coaching, courses, and events, including our Momentum events in Walt Disney World.
  • I am also a keynote speaker who shares how to leverage lessons from Disney on customer service, experience, and leadership.
 
🙏 THANK YOU for listening and your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years, and for the opportunity to be inducted into the ⭐️ Podcast Hall of Fame!
 
Please tune in next week, and help spread the word about the show... and as always... sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show!
0:00 1:49:36

823 · The Savory 16: A Bracket-Style Showdown for the 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Hosts
Lou Mongello
Keywords
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival savory dishes bracket-style showdown Flavor of the Festival

823 · The Savory 16: A Bracket-Style Showdown for the 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

This week, we’re doing something fun, fresh… and flavorful, as we taste and debate 16 of the newest savory dishes from this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. It’s a bracket-style showdown we’re calling: The Savory 16!

We taste-tested everything, made our notes, and brought our appetites and opinions as we decided what moved on, what got eliminated, and which dish deserves the crown as this year’s Flavor of the Festival. And there were surprises, upsets, blowouts, and buzzer beaters.

🙋🏻‍♀️ What is your favorite item at this year's Festival... or the one you want to try most after listening this week?

Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse, or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 (WDW1) with a question, comment or hello from the parks!

Answer this week's trivia question for a chance to WIN a Disney prize package!

📧 Subscribe to our free newsletter and get a FREE copy of my 102 Things To Do at Least Once in Walt Disney World book at WDWRadio.com/Subscribe

👍🏻 Connect with me on InstagramFacebookLinkedIn, and WDW Radio on YouTube


  • 🌐 WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog
  • 🎁 WDWRadioNATION - Get monthly rewards, and help support the show
  • 📺 WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET
  • 📅 Events - Disney meets, events, cruises, and more!

🌟 LouMongello.com - Are you a creator or solopreneur? Turn your passion into your profession with coaching, courses, and events, including our Momentum events in Walt Disney World.

🎤 I am also a keynote speaker who can help you build your business brand, including how to leverage lessons from Disney on customer service, experience, and leadership.  


THANK YOU for listening and your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years, for your support in affording me the opportunity to be indcuted into the ⭐️ Podcast Hall of Fame, and, of course, for listening! Please be sure to tune in next week, and help spread the word about the show! But for now... sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show! 

 

0:00 1:33:00

822 · Top Ten Details and Tributes Hiding in Plain Sight at Walt Disney World

Hosts
Lou Mongello
Keywords
Walt Disney World details tributes Easter eggs Disney characters Marvel characters attractions food magic

822 · Top Ten Details and Tributes Hiding in Plain Sight at Walt Disney World

What makes Walt Disney World truly special isn’t just the attractions or even the food - it’s the details. The ones that tell stories, spark smiles, and honor the people and moments that built the magic. This week, we count down our Top Ten Details and Tributes in Walt Disney World Hiding in Plain Sight - little nods, Easter eggs, and meaningful touches that make the parks unlike anywhere else.

🙋🏻‍♀️ What do you think about the addition of Disney and Marvel characters to it's a small world? 

Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse, or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 (WDW1) with a question, comment or hello from the parks!

Answer this week's trivia question for a chance to WIN a Disney prize package!

📧 Subscribe to our free newsletter and get a FREE copy of my 102 Things To Do at Least Once in Walt Disney World book at WDWRadio.com/Subscribe

👍🏻 Connect with me on InstagramFacebookLinkedIn, and WDW Radio on YouTube


  • 🌐 WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog
  • 🎁 WDWRadioNATION - Get monthly rewards, and help support the show
  • 📺 WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET
  • 📅 Events - Disney meets, events, cruises, and more!

🌟 LouMongello.com - Are you a creator or solopreneur? Turn your passion into your profession with coaching, courses, and events, including our Momentum events in Walt Disney World.

🎤 I am also a keynote speaker who can help you build your business brand, including how to leverage lessons from Disney on customer service, experience, and leadership.  


THANK YOU for listening and your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years, for your support in affording me the opportunity to be indcuted into the ⭐️ Podcast Hall of Fame, and, of course, for listening! Please be sure to tune in next week, and help spread the word about the show! But for now... sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show! 

 

0:00 1:53:21

821 · The Cake Bake Shop: Tour, Tasting, & Talk with Gwendolyn Rogers & Ashley Eckstein

Hosts
Lou Mongello
Guests
Gwendolyn Rogers Ashley Eckstein
Keywords
Cake Bake Shop Gwendolyn Rogers Ashley Eckstein Disney's Boardwalk culinary entrepreneurial journey cake tasting

821 · The Cake Bake Shop: Tour, Tasting, & Talk with Owner Gwendolyn Rogers & Speical Guest Ashley Eckstein

Join me for a deliciously special episode of WDW Radio as we explore Disney's most enchanting destination, The Cake Bake Shop on Disney's Boardwalk. I'm joined by founder Gwendolyn Rogers and Ashley Eckstein (the voice of Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars and the founder of Her Universe) for a sweet journey through this culinary and design masterpiece. We take you on an exclusive tour of the entire restaurant, bar, and bakery, and share hidden details (and a piece of Walt Disney World history) you might miss. Plus, we dive deep into Gwen's fascinating and inspiring entrepreneurial journey, hear heartwarming stories from Gwen and Ashley, and - of course - indulge in a LOT of incredible cake tasting. Don't listen hungry!

🙋🏻‍♀️ Have you ever been to The Cake Bake Shop? What did you think, or is it on your list on your next Walt Disney World vacation? 

Share your thoughts in the WDW Radio Clubhouse at WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse, or call the voicemail at 407-900-9391 (WDW1) with a question, comment or hello from the parks!

Answer this week's trivia question for a chance to WIN a Disney prize package!

📧 Subscribe to our free newsletter and get a FREE copy of my 102 Things To Do at Least Once in Walt Disney World book at WDWRadio.com/Subscribe

👍🏻 Connect with me on InstagramFacebookLinkedIn, and WDW Radio on YouTube


  • 🌐 WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog
  • 🎁 WDWRadioNATION - Get monthly rewards, and help support the show
  • 📺 WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET
  • 📅 Events - Disney meets, events, cruises, and more!

🌟 LouMongello.com - Are you a creator or solopreneur? Turn your passion into your profession with coaching, courses, and events, including our Momentum events in Walt Disney World.

🎤 I am also a keynote speaker who can help you build your business brand, including how to leverage lessons from Disney on customer service, experience, and leadership.  


THANK YOU for listening and your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years, for your support in affording me the opportunity to be indcuted into the ⭐️ Podcast Hall of Fame, and, of course, for listening! Please be sure to tune in next week, and help spread the word about the show! But for now... sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show! 

 

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