WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009

**Lou Mongello** · 04-13-2009, 12:39 AM

Hello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is show #114 for the week of April 12, 2009 and I am your host, Lou Mongello. Thank you for tuning in again this week.

We’ll start off with News from around Walt Disney World, and much of it involves some changes to as well as new dining opportunities, as well as new Guest experiences in Downtown Disney, and even a few rumors about what might be coming back to the Magic Kingdom.

I’m proud this week to bring you an exclusive interview with an author who brings a new perspective to Walt Disney World in his series of books, where he takes you on a fictional adventure through the parks after all the Guests have left. He is New York Times bestselling author of both the Kingdom Keepers and Peter and the Starcatchers series, Ridley Pearson. We’ll discuss the first two books in the Kingdom Keepers series and how they came to be as well as what may be coming next in the series. We also discuss his work with Dave Barry on the Peter and the Starcatchers titles, which explores the world of Peter Pan before the J.M. Barrie novel and Disney animated film.

I’ll 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.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!

thegoz85 · 04-13-2009, 06:10 AM

Thanks, Lou! Can't wait to listen today while I'm at work.

Glad to hear you're officially a Floridian! I'm just a little jealous

NC_WDW_Daddy · 04-13-2009, 07:31 AM

Lou, my daughter loves those books. She will definitely be tuning in.

dsnyqwn1 · 04-13-2009, 10:02 AM

Good show Lou! Congrats on your move. Just one question, when will you be doing another trivia contest?

little grammy · 04-13-2009, 10:04 AM

Lou and family-- glad you arrived safely with no problems (?)
enjoy the SUN.....

Lesa

Spyne · 04-13-2009, 12:23 PM

Great show, Lou! Your discussion with Ridley Pearson I enjoyed listening to quite a lot. I have yet to read the Kingdom Keepers books, but I definitely should very soon. Thanks for another informational and entertaining interview! As always, great show Lou! I hope you had a Happy Easter, and I'm happy you survived the move!

Keep up the great work!

Joel&Bee · 04-13-2009, 12:59 PM

I did not know about these books. I just purchased the Peter and the Starcatchers audio book. Thanks for bringing us that great interview.

Tmntrans · 04-13-2009, 01:36 PM

Lou AWESOME interview with Ridley.. To those who love Disney and haven't read KK series, your missing alot and you'll never look again at the parks the same without thinking about those books. It totally enhances Disney.
Hey Lou I sent you a email awile back about Peter and the Star Catchers. If you liked KK wait till you find out why Peter can fly and why he doesn't grow old. I know you have to be mega busy right now so it have to wait.
Just wanted to say great job.

Joel&Bee · 04-13-2009, 01:39 PM

Jack Spence just posted a great report on the Characters In Flight Grand Opening. We are looking forward to trying it out in August on our next trip!

Characters In Flight Grand Opening Report Link:
Characters In Flight ? Grand Opening (The ?World? According to Jack)

Zipadeedooda · 04-14-2009, 11:05 AM

Your conversation with Ridley was fantastic. I am so jealous of him now, I cant believe he got to see all that behind the scenes stuff. I'm also excited for Kingdom Keepers 3, and i am so happy its at EPCOT. Great Show

pigletfan · 04-14-2009, 04:58 PM

The interview with Ridley Pearson was so interesting. I had heard of the books but I really didn't know what they were about. After hearing the show I immediately got both books and am reading book 1 now! Thanks Lou for introducing these books to me! I have always thought how great it would be to be able to stay at the parks after closing just to see what goes on. Pearson should make a book about Podcasters and us adult Disney Geeks getting stuck at the parks after closing, can you imagine............

clion · 04-14-2009, 05:50 PM

What a scoop! Great interview Lou!

daisyduck · 04-15-2009, 12:33 PM

Lou, great show as always. I am also very jealous of your new residence. Michigan isn't quite warm enough for me

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between Peter and the Starcatchers and the Neverland series? I went on Ridley Pearson's website and they both sound like they have to do with Peter Pan. Thanks for the info!

clion · 04-15-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisyduck

Lou, great show as always. I am also very jealous of your new residence. Michigan isn't quite warm enough for me

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between Peter and the Starcatchers and the Neverland series? I went on Ridley Pearson's website and they both sound like they have to do with Peter Pan. Thanks for the info!

The Neverland series is centered more around the Lost Boys then Pan. The Neverland series books also are shorter.

daisyduck · 04-16-2009, 07:12 AM

Thanks, that helps a lot.

04-13-2009, 06:10 AM	#2
thegoz85 D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 293	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Thanks, Lou! Can't wait to listen today while I'm at work. Glad to hear you're officially a Floridian! I'm just a little jealous __________________ "Every sunset leads to morning, with the promise of opportunity." ~Promise Love Disney? Interested in technology? Read DisTECH! Click the logo to check it out: Also find me on Facebook and Twitter!

04-13-2009, 07:31 AM	#3
NC_WDW_Daddy Annual Passholder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richlands, NC Posts: 1,413	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Lou, my daughter loves those books. She will definitely be tuning in.

04-13-2009, 10:02 AM	#4
dsnyqwn1 E-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 337	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Good show Lou! Congrats on your move. Just one question, when will you be doing another trivia contest? __________________

04-13-2009, 10:04 AM	#5
little grammy D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the CLUB 33 balcony!!! Posts: 236	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Lou and family-- glad you arrived safely with no problems (?) enjoy the SUN..... Lesa __________________ "MagicMeets" Attendee 2006, '07, '08 and '09 "D23 EXPO" Attendee 2009 First Time Cruiser--- Disney Dream Feb. 2011 Deck 7 #7186

04-13-2009, 12:23 PM	#6
Spyne Fastpass Holder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut, United States Posts: 504	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Great show, Lou! Your discussion with Ridley Pearson I enjoyed listening to quite a lot. I have yet to read the Kingdom Keepers books, but I definitely should very soon. Thanks for another informational and entertaining interview! As always, great show Lou! I hope you had a Happy Easter, and I'm happy you survived the move! Keep up the great work! __________________ I hope we never lose sight of one thing, that it was all started by a mouse. - Walt Disney Four Parks...Walt Disney World...One World Trips to Walt Disney World 1995: Port Orleans French Quarter - 2000: All-Star Music 2008: Caribbean Beach - 2009: Pop Century

04-13-2009, 12:39 AM	#1
Lou Mongello Lou Mongello (AKQJ10) - WDW Trivia Book Author and Site Owner/Admin Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 8,114	WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Hello my friends and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is show #114 for the week of April 12, 2009 and I am your host, Lou Mongello. Thank you for tuning in again this week. We’ll start off with News from around Walt Disney World, and much of it involves some changes to as well as new dining opportunities, as well as new Guest experiences in Downtown Disney, and even a few rumors about what might be coming back to the Magic Kingdom. I’m proud this week to bring you an exclusive interview with an author who brings a new perspective to Walt Disney World in his series of books, where he takes you on a fictional adventure through the parks after all the Guests have left. He is New York Times bestselling author of both the Kingdom Keepers and Peter and the Starcatchers series, Ridley Pearson. We’ll discuss the first two books in the Kingdom Keepers series and how they came to be as well as what may be coming next in the series. We also discuss his work with Dave Barry on the Peter and the Starcatchers titles, which explores the world of Peter Pan before the J.M. Barrie novel and Disney animated film. I’ll 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. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! __________________ Lou Mongello Host, Author & Site Owner AKQJ10 >: 4 8 15 16 23 42

04-13-2009, 12:59 PM	#7
Joel&Bee B-Ticket Holder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 71	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 I did not know about these books. I just purchased the Peter and the Starcatchers audio book. Thanks for bringing us that great interview. __________________ Joel playing bass with The Tropicals in Animal Kingdom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuf8R7zVt1M Last edited by Joel&Bee; 04-13-2009 at 01:05 PM..

04-13-2009, 01:36 PM	#8
Tmntrans Fastpass Holder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisiana...Cajun Country Posts: 428	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Lou AWESOME interview with Ridley.. To those who love Disney and haven't read KK series, your missing alot and you'll never look again at the parks the same without thinking about those books. It totally enhances Disney. Hey Lou I sent you a email awile back about Peter and the Star Catchers. If you liked KK wait till you find out why Peter can fly and why he doesn't grow old. I know you have to be mega busy right now so it have to wait. Just wanted to say great job. __________________ 05/2010 Bonnet Creek 10/2009 Coronado/Old Key West 05/2009 Saratoga Springs 03/2009 Old Key West 01/2009 Saratoga Springs 11/2008 Offsite 09/2008 Offsite 05/2008 Caribbean 03/2008 offsite 01/2008 offsite 11/2007 off site 05/2007 offsite

04-13-2009, 01:39 PM	#9
Joel&Bee B-Ticket Holder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 71	Characters In Flight – Grand Opening report and pics Jack Spence just posted a great report on the Characters In Flight Grand Opening. We are looking forward to trying it out in August on our next trip! Characters In Flight Grand Opening Report Link: Characters In Flight ? Grand Opening (The ?World? According to Jack) __________________ Joel playing bass with The Tropicals in Animal Kingdom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuf8R7zVt1M Last edited by Joel&Bee; 04-13-2009 at 01:41 PM..

04-14-2009, 11:05 AM	#10
Zipadeedooda Fastpass Holder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Not close enough to the magic Posts: 451	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Your conversation with Ridley was fantastic. I am so jealous of him now, I cant believe he got to see all that behind the scenes stuff. I'm also excited for Kingdom Keepers 3, and i am so happy its at EPCOT. Great Show __________________ Noah Where Magic Lives "its a glorious three hour finale I call A Tribute to all Nations but Mostly AMERICA!" "Now approaching Tomorrowland's Space Mountain"

04-14-2009, 04:58 PM	#11
pigletfan D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 251	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 The interview with Ridley Pearson was so interesting. I had heard of the books but I really didn't know what they were about. After hearing the show I immediately got both books and am reading book 1 now! Thanks Lou for introducing these books to me! I have always thought how great it would be to be able to stay at the parks after closing just to see what goes on. Pearson should make a book about Podcasters and us adult Disney Geeks getting stuck at the parks after closing, can you imagine............

04-14-2009, 05:50 PM	#12
clion D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 248	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 What a scoop! Great interview Lou! __________________ "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires will come to you ..." Author of the DisneyDaddy blog \| Writer for Celebrations Magazine D23 Charter Member \| Annual Passholder

04-15-2009, 12:33 PM	#13
daisyduck A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Lou, great show as always. I am also very jealous of your new residence. Michigan isn't quite warm enough for me Can anyone tell me what the difference is between Peter and the Starcatchers and the Neverland series? I went on Ridley Pearson's website and they both sound like they have to do with Peter Pan. Thanks for the info!

04-16-2009, 07:12 AM	#15
daisyduck A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	Re: WDW Radio Show Disney Podcast #114 - April 12, 2009 Thanks, that helps a lot.

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