Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #311 for the week of February 3, 2013.

I’m here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to to wherever you by talking about the things that make us happy about Walt Disney World on this podcast, as well as my videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com.

Part of maximizing your Walt Disney World experience is not just getting the most from your time at the resort, but also maximizing what you spend. And while there are many ways to save money at Walt Disney World, one of the best and easiest is ways is in what, where, when and even how you eat. Join us this week as we explore the Best of the Best Dining Values in Walt Disney World. From locations to items to values in overall experiences, you’ll discover some the secrets, tips and strategies for getting the most out of your Disney dollars.

I’ll have the answer to our last Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new challenge for your chance to win a Disney prize package.

I’ll then have some announcements at the end of the show so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

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

- Lou Mongello

Information and Links from This Week’s Show

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do you think is the best dining value in Walt Disney World? Is it a location, food item or something else? Leave your answer in the comments section below!

Walt Disney World Discount Dining Cards and Clubs:

• Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Dining passport
• Landry’s Select Club (Rainforest Cafe’, T-REX Cafe’ and Yak & Yeti)
• Planet Hollywood VIP Pass (Available at Planet Hollywood in Downtown Disney)
• Levy Preferred Frequent Dining Program – Fulton’s Crab House, Portobello Yacht Club and Wolfgang Puck Cafe
• D23 Dining Discounts
• Tables in Wonderland

Join us for our 6th Anniversary Show on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10am-3pm ET at WDWRadioLIVE.com

• Chuck Lionberger’s Disney Daddy blog
• Listen to this week’s episode for the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for a chance to win a Disney prize package!
• Disney Meets and WDW Radio Meets of the Month in Walt Disney World – Get dates and locations on our Events page
• Watch & chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at WDWRadioLIVE.com
• For more videos, subscribe to our WDW Radio channel on YouTube or the show in iTunes
• Get Celebrations Magazine on your iPad/iPhone in iTunes App Store

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Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Books and Audio Tours of WDW, and this is show #285 for the week of July 29, 2012.

At Walt Disney World dining is equally as important, and just as much fun, as the attractions and shows. It’s also something that affords you and your family wonderful opportunities to sample, share, learn from and enjoy flavors from literally around the world. And not every dining opportunity has to be enjoyed during breakfast, lunch or dinner. So this week, we’re going to look at the some of the “Best of the Best” as we explore the Best Snacks in Epcot. AJ from the Disney Food Blog joins me as we discuss the options, strategies, pairings, values, flavors and more in a segment that will not only introduce you to some snack options you may not have considered before, but will almost surely leave you hungry as well.

I’ll then have the answer and winner for last week’s Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week, and pose a new question for your chance to win a Disney prize package!

Be sure and stay for the announcements, including information about upcoming WDW Radio events, as well as 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.\

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

Information and Links from This Week’s Show:

Question for YOU: What is your favorite snack in Epcot? Leave your answer in the comments section below

• Listen to this week’s episode for the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for a chance to win a Disney prize package!
• Private Tours of Walt Disney World with Lou Mongello
• Disney Meets and WDW Radio Meets of the Month in Walt Disney World – Get dates and locations on our Events page
• Watch & chat during our LIVE WDW NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET at WDWRadioLIVE.com
• For more videos, subscribe to our WDW Radio channel on YouTube or the show in iTunes
• Get Celebrations Magazine on your iPad/iPhone in iTunes App Store
  
• Check out the Disney Food Blog e-book: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining – Use code WDWRADIO to save 20%! Money-back guarantee!
  

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Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #258 for the week of January 22, 2012.

This week, we’ll look at another Best of the Best in Walt Disney World, as we explore and share some locations in Walt Disney World that are (for the most part) just for adults. Recorded live in one of the ones on our list, we look at some of our favorite (and possibly overlooked) lounges in Walt Disney World.

I’ll have a few announcements including more information about our WDW Radio 5th Anniversary Celebration, our next title in our Disney Book Club series, Meet of the Month update and more, before I play 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.

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

Information and Links from This Week’s Show:

Question for YOU: What is your favorite lounge in Walt Disney World?

Purchase The Vault of Walt by Jim Korkis on Amazon.com

The Vault of Walt is also the latest selection in our WDW Radio Disney Book Club

• Private Tours of Walt Disney World with Lou Mongello
• Disney Fan Meets and WDW Radio Meets of the Month in Walt Disney World – Get dates and locations at DisneyMeets.com
• WDWNewsCast – Watch & chat during our LIVE NewsCast Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET – Be part of the broadcast & discuss live in the chat room at http://WDWNewsCast.com
• WDW Radio on YouTube – Watch past episodes, subscribe to the show and comment on the WDWRadio YouTube Channel

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Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #211 for the week of February 27, 2011.

For years I have spoken about how Walt Disney World offers dining options for every palate, budget and type of experience one might seek. One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is about which of those choices are best suited to children and families. So this week, we’ll look just that – the Best of the Best Restaurants for families with young children. Don’t have any kids? Don’t worry – I think you’ll find some options in here that, like Walt Disney World itself, brings out the kid in all of us.

I’ll have a few announcements and then play 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.

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

Information and Links from This Week’s Show

Chuck Lionberger’s Disney Daddy blog

Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 pm EST at WDWNewsCast.com. Click HERE to watch past episodes, subscribe to the show and comment on the WDWRadio YouTube Channel

DisneyMeets.com – Join us for Disney fan gatherings and WDW Radio Meets of the Month in Walt Disney World and other events around the country! Get dates and locations here!

Lou Mongello’s Audio Guides to Walt Disney World -Available NOW as an instant download or on CD! Order all 5 on CD and save! Click Here to learn more or order!

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Speaking of the holidays, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year, and arguably the best time to visit Walt Disney World. A completely different experience than visiting during any other season, there are so many added elements and dimensions to your experience both in and out of the parks. So this week, we’re going to look at some of our favorite things to do during the season, including some must-dos and even a few overlooked experiences as well.

I’ll play 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.

You can email the show or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171.

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

INFORMATION AND LINKS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Click Here to Talk About This Week’s Show in the Forums

Chuck Lionberger’s Disney Daddy Blog

Show 95 – Nov. 30, 2008 – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Show 96 – Dec. 7, 2008 – Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe DSI: Disney Scene Investigation and more Christmas shopping

Click here for details and booking form

Disney Dream official web site at DisneyCruiseLine.com

The Fantasyland Audio Guide to Walt Disney World
is ON SALE -  instant download and on CD!

Visit the WDW Radio Shop for more information or to order!

Come join the WDW Radio Show Fan Page on Facebook!

Be sure to watch the latest WDW Radio Videos from Walt Disney World!

Please come and join us for an upcoming

WDW Radio Show Meet of the Month!

Upcoming Dates

Purchase signed copies of Lou’s Walt Disney World Trivia Books and Audio Guides to Walt Disney World in the WDW Radio Store

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Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is show #106 for the week of February 15, 2009, and as always, I am your host, Lou Mongello.

We’ll start off this week’s show by looking at another of Walt Disney World’s Best of the Bests. And this time, it’s about one of the best ways to enjoy and relive your vacation even after you’ve returned home. Chuck Lionberger joins me to talk about Disney’s Photopass, and one of the very best ways to get the most out of it.

I’ll answer more of your emails this week from the WDW Radio Inbox with the help of Beci Mahnken. In addition to vacation planning advice and tips, we’ll answer questions about Disney’s Magical Express, military discounts, vegetarian options, strollers and of course, questions about dining.

Stay tuned to the end of the show for some announcements before I play back some of your voicemails, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

INFORMATION AND LINKS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Disney’s PhotoPass Web Site

PhotoPass CD Discount/Pre-Order page

Chuck Lionberger’s DisneyDaddy.blogspot.com

Thanks to everyone who came by and joined us for February’s

WDW Radio Show Meet of the Month!

Stay tuned for March and future Meet dates coming soon!!

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Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #99 for the week of December 28, 2008 – The last show of 2008, and the last show in double digits. Thanks for joining me again this week.

I’ll start off the show with Walt Disney World News, and kick it off with a sneak peek at Disney’s new web site, a new store that just opened in the Magic Kingdom, of course some news about food, including a new dining location coming to Frontierland as well as important updates to dining reservations, and more.

January 8-11 marks the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, where 40,000 runners will test their endurance during a number of races throughout the weekend, including a half and full marathon. But in addition to the athletes, there is expected to be an additional 40,000 people converging on the Walt Disney World Resort to cheer on family, friends, and even complete strangers. And while I’ve done shows on training and preparing for the marathon, as well as a recap from a participant’s perspective, there has been little in the way of tips and strategies for spectators. This week, I’m joined by running and cheering veteran Bill Muldowney to discuss the best ways to get the most out of the experience if you will be going down to cheer, including the best ways to get around, where you should be and when, and how to be sure you not only see your runners, but they get to see you as well.

In a new Best of the Best segment, we’ll take a look at the Best Affordable Souvenir, and arguably the most Affordable Collectible in Walt Disney World. Disney dad Chuck Lionberger joins me to talk about searching for and collecting Pressed Pennies in and out of the parks. It’s an inexpensive, fun thing to do with everyone in the family, and we’ll give you different ways to find, collect, display and enjoy these wonderful little souvenirs.

I’ll announce the winner of last week’s trivia contest, and I’ll have another contest that looks back at 2008 for you, where you can play to win another prize package.

I’ll play some 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.

INFORMATION AND LINKS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Sneak Peek at the all new DisneyWorld.com web site at DisneyWorldTrivia.com with screenshots!

To book dining at Walt Disney World, call 407-WDW-DINE

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2009 Information and Spectator Resources Page

Walt Disney World Marathon Online Program

Chuck’s DisneyDaddy blog

PressCoins.com – Disney-specific pressed pennies web site

Shop at the Cold Stone Creamery in the Can Company, 2500 Boston St. Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 522-0353 and mention WDW Show or Lou Mongello and they will donate 10% of the sale to the Dream Team Project. (Valid ONLY at this location). Thanks to Cold Stone VP Jon Shar!

Going to be in Walt Disney World in January? Want to meet up?

Join us for the first

WDW Radio Show Meet of the Month!

When: 2:00 PM Saturday afternoon January 10th (Marathon weekend – late enough for 1/2 marathon runners to still join us!

Where: Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station in the Magic Kingdom

No RSVP necessary, and everyone is welcome, but if you’d like to let us know you’re coming, post HERE in the forums. Hope to see you there!!!

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Hello everybody and welcome once again to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #85 for the week of September 21, 2008.

This week’s show is a special one, as for the very first time, I welcome a single guest, who joins me as the very first Co-Host for the Day. Winner of the Dream Team Project charity auction lot, Lori Burke pulls up a chair and a microphone for a number of segments.

We’ll cover the BIG news coming out of Walt Disney World this week, including the new resort offerings, and what the Disney Parks will hold for you in 2009, and why you need to spend some special time there.

We’ll also do some fun Walt Disney World trivia in our Fact or Fiction segment, a Best of the Best for you and your children, a coupe of helpful tips for parents taking their kids to the parks, answer your listener email and so much more.

As always, stay tuned at the end of the show for more information and announcements, but for now, just sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of the WDW Radio Show.

For more information or to book a Disney “celebration vacation,” guests can visit www.disneyparks.com , call 407/W-DISNEY or contact a travel agent such as MouseFan Travel (our recommended travel provider)

Also visit http://www.disneyparkscelebrations.com

Lori’s Blog: We Wants The Red Head

Eat, meet and greet!

Get your WDW Radio Show Marathon Team Shirts for the race!

WDW Celebrations World Wide Weekend and the BackStage Tour on

Thursday, September 25

Adventureland Challenge Contest Finalists!

MouseFest 2008 Home Page

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Orlando Attractions Magazine, by Ricky Brigante

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Welcome to the WDW Radio Show, your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is Show #33 for the week of September 23, 2007.

There isn’t a lot of Walt Disney World News this week, but we’ll talk about the upcoming Epcot Rededication ceremony and what Disney has planned, as well as a new place to meet Captain Jack Sparrow, as well as some dining venue news.

Jeff Pepper will join me as we get ready to celebrate Epcot’s 25th Anniversary and this week, instead of a detailed look at a single attraction or pavilion, we are going to look at some of Epcot’s best – specifically “Epcot’s 25 Best of the Best” showcasing some of the very best Epcot has (and had) to offer.

We’ll look at another of Walt Disney World’s Hidden Treasures this week, which can also be found in Epcot. Gary Chambers from the MouseLounge podcast will come along for this fun freebie for kids and adults alike.

I still have a lot of your emails that I’ll get to and will play more of your voicemails at the end of the show, so sit back, relax enjoy this week’s episode of The WDW Radio Show.

Star Wars Disney Figures – http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/005615577.cfm

This is the next 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 DisneyWorldTrivia.com 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!

Stay tuned for the launch of Eric Hollister’s new GeoMouse.com web site coming soon!

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Welcome to the WDW Radio Show. This is Show #23 for the week of July 15, 2007, and thank you for tuning in once again.

This week’s show will be just a bit different, due to this weekend’s MagicMeet, so there won’t be any news or email due to when I had to record and get the show up, but I promise to make up for it next week as I already have a whole lot of news to cover, and tons of your emails to get through. My apologies again for the delay in getting them read on the air.

But unlike last week’s show with one detailed segment, there’s a whole bunch of great topics to cover with plenty of special guests, including “Walt Disney World: Fact or Fiction?” with Cody Pepper, who proves the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and Hidden Treasures with Gary Chambers.

This week’s visit to the Walt Disney World Rumor Mill is full of exciting and interesting rumors about the Disney-MGM Studios, Spaceship Earth, Space Mountain and more.

In our Character Connection segment, Jeff Pepper and I talk about the Duck behind the Magic of Mickey’s Toontown Fair, Cornelius Coot. Jonathan Dichter’s Voices Behind the Magic covers the talented Angela Lansbury and Mike Scopa joins me for another Best of the Best – this time, it’s the Best General Rule for Touring the Parks.

We will also announce the winner of our first WDW 1/2 Marathon Challenge contest, and introduce our second Challenge, where you can play for a chance to win great prizes and entry to win our Grand Prize at the end of the contest. Thanks to Eric Hollister from GeoMouse.com, this contest will help make a child’s wish come true, through his donations to the DisneyWorldTrivia.com Dream Team Project.

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 our voicemail at 206-202-4WDW. Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums at DisneyWorldTrivia.com

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Walt Disney World 1/2 Marathon Challenge Contest

This is the SECOND 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!

Listen to this week’s show for the clues! Good luck

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