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for Show 21 - July 1, 2007
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Welcome to Show #21 of the WDW Radio Show for the week of July, 2007, and thanks for tuning in once again. I'm your host Lou Mongello, and I have a lot of fun segments planned for you this week.
My visit to the Walt Disney World Rumor Mill includes discussion and audio evidencing some possible big changes and improvements to the resort and ADR reservation systems, plenty of rumors from the Disney-MGM Studios, an abandoned venue, as well as a possible new addition to Cinderella Castle, and the Canada pavilion in World Showcase.
Eric Hollister and I introduce the first of our Walt Disney World Marathon Contest challenges, and I announce the winner of our first "Where in the World Have You Seen This?" Contest.
I announce the next in our 7 Wonders of Walt Disney World series - the Walt Disney World monorail, and discuss with Jeff Pepper its origins, technology, fun facts and intangible qualities that make it a true wonder.
Fred Block's Magic Meet event is coming up soon, and once again he was kind enough to allow us to hold our DisneyWorldTrivia.com Dream Team Project charity auction to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation of America. Pat Whitson joins me to talk about the auction, some of the amazing items and experiences which are included, as well as how the generosity of so many Disney fans will once again help make a seriously-ill child’s wish come true to visit Walt Disney World.
Gary Chambers joins me for another Hidden Treasure of Walt Disney World, this time in Epcot.
This week's email segment talks about handheld technology in the parks, July 4 fireworks in WDW, Adventureland then and now, Seasonal vs. Annual passes and so much more.
Of course, I have more of your voicemails 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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Best Pool on WDW Property
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For a video of the Hunchback of Notre Dame Preshow at the Disney-MGM Studios, visit http://www.magicalthemeparks.com/disneyworld/dismgm.html
Thanks to Bruce from MagicalThemeParks.com for the video!! Check out all his site has to offer!
Walt Disney World 1/2 Marathon Challenge Contest
This is the first of our 13-part WDW ½ Marathon Challenge, where you get to play a new challenge every two weeks for chance to win all kinds of great prizes, as well as get to name the respective mile marker during the WDW ½ marathon in January. Winners will also get a custom certificate suitable for framing to congratulate you for your efforts. Also as part of the contest, Eric, owner of GeoMouse.com is generously donating $100 per mile to the Dream Team project to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. At the end of the contest, we will have a drawing for a yet-to-be announced grand prize!
Challenge #1 is the WDW Trivia Challenge - Start Date: July 1, End Date: July 11
For the first challenge, I have put together a list of 3 Walt Disney World Trivia questions for you to answer.
All you have to do is send your guesses AND designate the name of their “Mile Marker” and send them in an email to MARATHON@wdwradio.com. Correct submissions will be placed in a random drawing, to be pulled after the end date of this challenge. Winner will be announced on the WDW Radio show for the week of July 15. Winner will receive a prize pack consisting of (WDW Trivia books, additional items, etc). Winner will also have their name and the name of their mile marker designated on a certificate as well as both the WDW Radio and Geo Mouse websites.
Stay tuned for the launch of Eric Hollister's new GeoMouse.com web site coming soon!
Listen to this week's show for the clues! Good luck
The Walt Disney World Monorail
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
The current "Where in the World Have You SEEN This?" Contest
Thread - WDW Radio Show section of the DisneyWorldTrivia.com Forum
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
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.
Check out Bryan Ripper and his new Co-Host Jonathan Dichter at the
All About The Mouse Podcast
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 Jonathan (The Voice of WDW Radio) Dichter's blog and support his efforts to raise money for the DisneyWorldTrivia.com Dream Team Project
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 
WDWToday
- Oh, Len!!!!!
AllAboutTheMouse Podcast
GeekAcres
Window to the Magic with Paul Barrie
Mouse Guest weekly
Let's Talk About Disney
WDW-Memories.net podcast
The MeanderingMouse and The DPN