ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Coming Together for Feb. 25 Grand Opening

By Lou Mongello
Friday, January 29th, 2010 No Comments »

The 220-acre sports complex at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. has been rebranded by ESPN, and will officially relaunch Feb. 25, 2010 as “ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.” Pictured, the “E” of the ESPN logo is lowered into place on the complex’s entrance sign on Jan. 28, 2010. Disney’s multi-sport venue [...]

Looking Back: Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge 2010

By Lou Mongello
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 No Comments »

By Mary Jo Collins Imagine a day of fun, magic, characters, and visiting the theme parks of Walt Disney World. You may think this is just the average day in Orlando, but for some this day includes lifelong achievement and completing a mission. Crossing the finish line at the Walt Disney World Half Marathon and [...]

Walt Disney World Wayback Video: 1984

By Lou Mongello
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 No Comments »

From 1984, here’s a promo video from Walt Disney World showcasing the resort as a true vacation destination. Lots of fun, interesting details and extinct locations to spot here as well. Be sure and look out for some “retro” characters, the old Grand Canyon Concourse at the Conptemporary, the original lobby of the Polynesian Village, [...]

Disney Announces New Features for the Disney Dream

By Lou Mongello
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 No Comments »

Disney Cruise Line Brings Fun in the Sun, Water Play For Little Ones and Goofy’s Golf on the Disney Dream CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2010) – An elaborately themed interactive sports deck, whimsical water play area, and relaxing poolside oasis for adults join the first-ever shipboard water coaster – AquaDuck – to provide fun in [...]

New Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

By Lou Mongello
Monday, January 25th, 2010 No Comments »

True Disney foodies know you haven’t arrived until you’ve dined at the crème de la crème of restaurants – Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. But now the top-rated dining room has a new “must do”: the gorgeous Queen Victoria’s Room. Queen Victoria’s Room is behind closed doors just off the [...]

Show #155 – January 24, 2010

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 No Comments »

Walt Disney World News and Rumor Mill; Top Ten Things To Do When It’s Cold in Walt Disney World

Lou Mongello’s Walt Disney World Trivia Book Signing in Naples, Florida

By Lou Mongello
Thursday, January 21st, 2010 No Comments »

Going to be in Naples, FL on Feb. 6? Come by Barnes & Noble at the Waterside Shops for a book signing and discussion by Lou Mongello, author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Books and host of the WDW Radio Show! Barnes & Noble Waterside Shops 5377 Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34108 239-598-5200 Get [...]

New Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, January 17th, 2010 No Comments »

True Disney foodies know you haven’t arrived until you’ve dined at the crème de la crème of restaurants – Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.  But now the top-rated dining room has a new “must do”: the gorgeous Queen Victoria’s Room. Queen Victoria’s Room is behind closed doors just off the [...]