Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #93 for the week of November 16, 2008.

In the Walt Disney World News this week, we’ll look at Disney’s latest technological initiative, which will keep Guests connected and informed in amazing new ways starting next year. I’ll also tell you where and when you can go meet Santa, and the reopening of new, old shops in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

I just returned from Walt Disney World, and brought back some audio segments that I think you’ll enjoy. First, I had a chance to visit and have a personal tour of the new Nine Dragons restaurant in China in Epcot’s World Showcase. Having recently opened after a long refurbishment, we discuss the changes to the restaurant’s décor and menu, as well as explore its cultural heritage and beautiful, rich symbolism located throughout.

I also had a wonderful opportunity to sit and chat with a man whose work for the Walt Disney Company I have admired for some time, and whose new book afforded me an even greater appreciation of not just the man, but the lessons he is now sharing with others. Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Operations at the Walt Disney World Resort talk with me in the park about his background, work with and for the Company, and his new book, “Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies From a Life at Disney.” It’s a fascinating look at the work, and more importantly the people backstage that make the magic for us as Guests. Mr. Cockerell offers practical, real-world advice, coupled with wonderful stories from his tenure at Disney that people can use in their everyday life.

I’ll announce the winner of last week’s Carousel of Progress contest, and give you the question for this week’s contest, where I’ll be giving away 5 prizes instead of just one!

I’ll give you a hint at what’s to come in future shows, before playing 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

Lee Cockerell’s Web site – LeeCockerell.com

Nine Dragons Restaurant – Walt Disney World Resort official page – Please note that this page currently reflects information from the restaurant prior to the refurbishment. Check back often for updated information.

Review – Nine Dragons Restaurant Reopens in Epcot (DisneyWorldTrivia.com)

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