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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 #19 for the week of June 17, 2007.
Our News and Views from Walt Disney World segment includes talk about the first change to the Haunted Mansion, and new handheld devices available in the parks. Our visit to the Walt Disney World Rumor Mill includes a rumor about a possible corporate partnership and new retail location in Walt Disney World, and some nearly-news about the Contemporary Resort and BIG changes coming to resorts property-wide.
This week's show will include some guests who will join me for some segments. First, Jeff Pepper and I conduct a detailed Disney Scene Investigation in Disney’s Animal Kingdom; and Gary Chambers from the MouseLounge podcast joins me to look at a Hidden Treasure of Walt Disney World on Main Street, USA. I'll also take a quick look at the Year of a Million Dreams promotion, and update you on some of the statistics and fun facts. Jeff comes back to talk about one of Disney’s forgotten character’s connection to Walt Disney World.
The topics in this week's email segment include Cirque du Soleil La Nouba, technology in the theme parks, the Backlot Theater, E-Ride Nights, young children in Walt Disney World and more!
Stay tuned for a special announcement from Jonathan Dichter at the end of the show, so sit back, relax and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show.
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View photos from Dinoland, USA in our Photo Gallery HERE
Haunted Mansion Closed for Summer, 2007
Wilderness Lodge and Humphrey the Bear
Thanks to Jeff Pepper for the photos
Check out Jeff's blog at 2719Hyperion.blogspot.com
and be sure to check out his store for great, exclusive logo merchandise!!!
To get every Walt Disney World attraction and show on DVD, check out the
Relive the Magic 16-disc DVD set
Click here to read Lou's full review
Hidden Treasure of Walt Disney World - The Mural in the back of the Exposition Hall on Main Street, USA
The Mouse Lounge Podcast with Gary Chambers
Year of a Million Dream Update and Fun Facts
Copyright (c) Disney
During "The Year of a Million Dreams," more than one million very special dreams are being awarded to guests at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida as part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway.
Since the Oct. 1, 2006, launch of "The Year of a Million Dreams," dreams have been awarded to theme park guests visiting from as far away as Glenrothes, Scotland, or as close as Mickey Mouse's "backyards" of Central Florida and Southern California. Dreams are awarded every day at Disney Parks and Downtown Disney locations in the U.S.
Presented in random, surprise fashion by Disney's Dream Squad, Disney Dreams have come in all shapes and sizes so far, including a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite, Dreams FASTPASS badges, admission to special sold-out Disney Parks events, 14-night sailings aboard Disney Cruise Line, $500 Disney Parks shopping sprees and more.
Following are a few fun facts (* refers to prizes valued at $25 or more):
* Total number of Dreams given away: 618,915 and counting!
*Most-awarded prizes (valued at more than $25): Overnight stays in the Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland and Cinderella Castle Suite at Magic Kingdom
*Dreams winner from farthest away: Steven Brannican from Glenrothes, Scotland, won Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party tickets at Magic Kingdom
*State with the most overall Dreams winners: California
*U.S. cities with the most overall Dreams winners: Las Vegas, NV; Mesa, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; San Jose, CA (tied at four each)
*Cities (outside the U.S.) with the most overall Dreams winners: Calgary, British Columbia; Coquitlam, British Columbia (tied at three each)
*Country (outside the U.S.) with the most overall Dreams winners: Canada
* State with the most Cinderella Castle Suite winners: Florida
* Country (outside the U.S.) with the most Cinderella Castle Suite winners: Canada
* Total number of Cinderella Castle Suite overnight guests: 470
* State with the most Mickey Mouse Penthouse winners: California
* Country (outside the U.S.) with the most Mickey Mouse Penthouse winners: Canada
*Most common first name of winners: David
* Biggest single group to win a Dreams giveaway: 100 (Dreams FASTPASSES; multiple giveaways)
* Total number of Dreams mouse ears given away: 124,125
* Total number of Dreams FASTPASS badges given away: 248,476
* Total number of Dreams pin and lanyard sets given away: 208,576
* Current number of Walt Disney World Dream Squad members: approximately 80
* Total number of Walt Disney World Dream Squad members to date: approximately 120
And there's plenty more dreaming still left for eligible guests and mail-in participants selected through a random process as part of the unique Disney Dreams Giveaway. Whether it's a Dreams FASTPASS badge, Disney Vacation Club membership, magical journeys to Italy and Costa Rica courtesy of Adventures by Disney, or becoming grand marshal for parades at every Disney theme park around the globe (a 14-day, whirlwind dream journey valued at more than $45,000), hundreds of thousands of additional dreams will be awarded by the Disney Dream Squad throughout the year.
For more information about the PLATINUM PACKAGE for your Walt Disney World vacation, please visit The Magic For Less Travel for any questions and a no-obligation quote. 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.
Oh Len!!!
Check out Bryan Ripper and his new Co-Host Jonathan Dichter at the
All About The Mouse Podcast
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 a previous 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 - the CAST MEMBERS.
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!
Guests will also be eligible to
win a $500 Disney Gift Card
during a wonderful, private event as we set sail!
For more information and a free, no-obligation quote
visit the Cruise information page
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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 
WDWToday
- Oh, Len!!!!!
Window to the Magic with Paul Barrie
Mouse Guest weekly
Let's Talk About Disney
MouseVine
WDW-Memories.net podcast
The MeanderingMouse and The DPN