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for Show 15 - May 20, 2007
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Welcome back to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World information Station, hosted by Lou Mongello. Thanks for tuning in once again.
This is Show #15 for the week of May 20, 2007.
With the popular Star Wars Weekends events at the Disney-MGM Studios rapidly approaching,
I am joined this week by two Disney fans who share a love for Star Wars as well: Matt Hochberg and Jonathan Dichter, who come to to discuss the special events, celebrities, characters and merchandise, as well as planning for the weekend and tips for making the most out of the event.
Listener Jarred Matthes was able to obtain an exclusive interview with Don Dorsey, creator of such musical events in Walt Disney World as the Main Street Electrical Parade and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth.
I received a phone call from Margaret “Tinker Bell” Kerry, who will be on board the Disney Magic with me this November for our Trivia Cruise. She'll join me on the show to invite you to come aboard with us, talk about some of the events she and I have planned for the cruise and more.
Thank you again for tuning in, so sit back, relax and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show!
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Thanks to the legendary Don Dorsey for granting an exclusive interview to listener Jarred Matthes which we played on this week's show. Jarred has also sent in a number of tracks of background music that you've heard on the show since it began, and I want to thank him for that as well. You can download the entire, unedited interview from the DisneyWorldTrivia.com Downloads section HERE.
You can also visit Don's official web site at DorseyProductions.com.
Visit some of Matt Hochberg's informative sites about all things MGM and his podcast: MGMStudios.Org, RockNRollerCoaster.Com, TowerOfTerror.Org and the WDW Today Podcast.
Some of Matt's Star Wars Weekends articles:
Star Wars Weekend tracks, his Matt's Star Wars Weekend Blog, General Star Wars Weekends Information, Planning Article and Kids at SWW. NEW: 2007 Event merchandise announced
Check out Jeff Pepper's blog at 2719Hyperion.blogspot.com and be sure to visit his store for great, exclusive logo merchandise!!! Thanks for all of his help on the show, including out 7 Wonders of Walt Disney World
and thanks to Jeff for the great logo, too!!
As I announced on last week's show, I have revealed the next in the 7 Wonders of Walt Disney World series, as I want you to be a part of the discussion and show. This will give you the chance to talk about something that I think we all agree is a truly magical part of Walt Disney World.
So don't forget to call the voicemail at 206-202-4WDW (4939) and share with us a story, magical moment, etc., I'll play them on the show, and we'll go more into WHY this is a wonder during that show. You can also discuss this upcoming wonder in the WDWRadio message forums
Thanks for your help and for being a part of the show! 
Cruise with Lou Mongello and Margaret Kerry (yes, the same Tinker Bell that you just saw on your new Peter Pan Special Edition DVD) on the Disney Magic! Join us for special events, Pirate costume contests, tons of free giveaways, private dining, extra fun things to do Castaway Cay, treasure hunts, trivia games, live podcasting from the ship, where you can help be a part of the show, charity fundraising events to benefit the DWT Dream Team and the Starlight Children's Foundation, and so much more! Everyone who books as part of our group will get special pixie-dusted items in cabins.
One of the things I'm happy to finally be able to announce is that at many of these events, you can participate and earn KEYS, end of cruise, one of your keys could open a huge treasure chest filled with incredible Disney Surprises and Merchandise!
There will be LOTS of things we have planned just for kids, too, including a special treat from Captain Jack Sparrow, treasure hunts, and more!
Everyone who books by June 1, 2007 will receive a very unique surprise before the cruise. During a wonderful, private event we have planned as we set sail, we will have a very special, very fun-filled drawing at a private event where one person will win a $500 Disney Gift Card that you can use on board! Of course, if you have already booked on the cruise, you will also receive the surprise and be eligible to win, so no worries!
For more information and a free, no-obligation quote
visit the Cruise information page
HOW YOU CAN HELP – Please help SPREAD THE WORD - Let other people know about the show on other communities, web sites, etc. Review the show on iTunes, and please click and Digg the show. Of course, let me know what you like and don't like, since this show is for you! LOTS more next week and on upcoming shows, trivia, interview, special guests contest and more!
If you are planning a WDW vacation, please visit The Magic For Less Travel for all of your planning needs. Their serves are completely free, and they have specially discounted Magic Your Way Packages are available for 4/15/07-5/23/07-travel dates. This discount is available for Magic Your Way packages that include the dining plan too. The numbers of rooms available with this special rate are very limited, so visit The Magic For Less Travel for a free, no-obligation quote.
Visit Jonathan (The Voice of WDW Radio) Dichter's blog and support his efforts to raise money for the DisneyWorldTrivia.com Dream Team Project.
Pick up your copy of the new Zagat Walt Disney World Insider's Guide (Zagat Survey: Walt Disney World Insider's Guide from Amazon.com
Walt Disney World and Disneyland Theme Park Items
Did you leave Walt Disney World and forget that special souvenir you wanted? Or do you just want to get something direct from the Disney theme parks? Get any item sold in Walt Disney World and Disneyland direct from the parks right here, delivered to your doorstep!
New DisneyWorldTrivia.com server and forums upgrade!
Recently, the DisneyWorldTrivia.com site and forums moved to new digs! A bigger, better and faster dedicated server! Not only that, but we've redesigned the look and feel of the forums with a new color scheme, icons and layout - making them easier to read and navigate! Come by and join our fun, friendly, and welcoming Disney community, and be sure to take a look around the rest of the site (and look for more upgrades and new features coming soon!)
Visit MagicMeets.com for more information about Fred Block's Northeast Disney Fan Meet 2007! July 14th, 2007, in Harrisburg, PA, from
11am to 6pm. Join us for a full day or speakers, presentations, Disney merchandise for sale, contests, a charity auction to benefit the Dream Team Project, games, prizes, kids room, and more surprises (like free Segway instruction and rides!) and lots more fun! SOLD OUT!!
Visit some other friends of the show, including other Disney Podcasts and web sites you might enjoy:
Tim Foster's Guide to the Magic 
Visit The MeanderingMouse for Jeff's series of shows on the history of Epcot's attractions, including:
- Ep#26 - Horizons and Cronkite Spaceship Earth - complete ride thrus are included for both.
- Ep#28 - The Original Journey into Imagination - complete ride thru included
- Ep#30 - World of Motion - Complete Ride thru and interview
- Ep#36 - Original Universe of Energy - Complete Ride thru included
WDWToday
- Oh, Len!!!!!
Allaboutthemouse.com
Window to the Magic with Paul Barrie
Mouse Guest weekly
Let's Talk About Disney
John Corigliano's MouseTimes Podcast and vidcast
Paul Barrie's
Window to the Magic
Let's Talk About Disney
Mousin' it up with Big Brian
Mouse Guest weekly