Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #320 for the week of April 14, 2013.

As a Florida resident who was born and raised in New Jersey, I’m constantly on a quest for a little taste of home, including good, authentic pizza, and this week, my search has brought me to what many argue isn’t just the best pizza in Florida, but anywhere – Via Napoli in the Italy pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. This week, we’ll do a live review of Via Napoli and sample not just their authentic neapolitan pizza, but take a culinary tour of Southern Italy – all while never leaving Walt Disney World.

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.

Stay tuned for additional information and 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
http://LouMongello.com

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Where do YOU think you can find the best Italian food in Walt Disney World? Leave your answer in the comments section below!

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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 #308 for the week of January 13, 2013.

I’m here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to to wherever you are with this podcast, videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com and I want to thank each and every one of your for listening and for the 7th year in a row, helping vote WDW Radio the Best Travel Podcast for 2012.

This week I invite you to join me (virtually) around the table for another live Walt Disney World dining review. We’ll step onto Main Street, USA and dine at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant. We’ll discuss its history, story, inspiration from Lady and the Tramp and its details, and then review the menu from appetizers and desserts. It’s a chance to share lunch with us and maybe introduce you to a new dining experience in the parks.

You’ll also learn about Disney’s ImagiNations contest from friends who participated in this competition created by Walt Disney Imagineering. The grand prize gives the winner an opportunity to win an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney Imagineering in California and possible internship opportunities.

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, including details about our 6 Year Anniversary Show in February and how YOU can be a part of it, as well as how you can join us on our WDW Radio On the Road group trip to Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii! 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

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Have you ever eaten at Tony’s Town Square? What was your opinion? Leave your answer in the comments section below!

Learn more about WDW Radio On the Road at Aulani in Hawaii and get a no-obligation quote!

• 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!
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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 #296 for the week of October 14, 2012.

I’m here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to to wherever you are with this podcast, videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com

I want to introduce you to what may be a new type of dining experience for you in Walt Disney World. While we traditionally think of breakfast, lunch and dinner in the parks, resorts and other dining locations, this week we’re going to do a live restaurant review – not in a restaurant. One of my favorite ways and locations to dine in is late-night at the lounges across Walt Disney World property. Did you know that most of the lounges have a great appetizer menu with items you normally can’t find anywhere else? Well this week, I’m going to share one of those experiences with you as we recorded live from the Territory Lounge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We’ll sample the menu (all of it), and talk about how and why this is a great way to enjoy the food, and the company, in Walt Disney World.

See how well you did on last week’s challenge and then answer the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for your chance to win a Disney prize package.

I’ll then have some announcements at the end of the show, including information about a new contest, upcoming events and live video broadcasts. 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!

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Where is your favorite late-night dining location in Walt Disney World? Leave your answer in the comments section below!

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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 #278 for the week of June 10, 2012.

Join us around the table for a little different live restaurant review from Walt Disney World, as this week we experience our first live review at a counter-service restaurant in the parks. So join us as we stroll down Commissary Lane at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, for our live lunch review of the ABC Commissary. We sample the menus for adults and kids, discuss the theming, value, options and more.

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

I’ll explain why this week’s show is a little shorter than usual as I am getting ready to bring you live, full coverage of the opening of CarsLand at Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland later this week, so be sure and stay for the announcements and 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 counter-service restaurant in Walt Disney World? 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
• 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, and this is show #270 for the week of April 15, 2012.

Join us as we travel around the world this week to Japan in Epcot’s World Showcase as we explore the gardens, traditions history, and of course the food at the Katsura Garden Grill during our live restaurant review.

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

I’ll 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:

Question for YOU: Have you tried the new Katsura Garden Grill in Japan in Epcot’s World Showcase?

• Glenn Whelan’s Googlin’ WDW and Pretty Good Movie Ride
• 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 Fan 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
• 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, and this is show #253 for the week of December 18, 2011.

Walt Disney World is full of hidden treasures, including some restaurants that may often be overlooked by guests. This week, we’re going to do a live restaurant review of the Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. I’ll look at the decor, menu, value, location, and of course, review the food live with a recent WDW Radio contest winner.

I’ll have a few announcements, information about WDW Radio events during next month’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, 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!

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Question for YOU: Have you ever dined at The Plaza Restaurant on Main Street, USA? What did you think?

• Private Tours of Walt Disney World
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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 #204 for the week of January 9, 2011.

An important part of the Walt Disney World experience for me and many other people is enjoying the wide variety of dining options that are available. And while there are many tried and true favorites, there is also a large number of locations that are very much overlooked. This week, we explore what I believe is one of those restaurants. Located in the Walt Disney World Dolphin, Celebrity Chef Todd English’s BlueZoo offers fresh seafood in a spectacular setting where both the food and   décor are works of art. We’ll do a live restaurant review of BlueZoo and let you share in our overall dining experience, as we also chat with our server, the General Manager, Sommelier, and Executive Chef.

I’ll have a few announcements, and then play 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!

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More information about Todd English’s BlueZoo

Join Lou Mongello from WDW Radio on the Christening Voyage of the Disney Dream! Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Lou will be broadcasting LIVE at http://WDWRadioLIVE.com/ as he boards the ship and from onboard throughout the day! Join us “in the box,” check out the new ship and share in the festivities! Planning on joining us? RSVP on the Facebook Event Page Stay tuned for more details as we get closer, and follow Lou on http://Twitter.com/LouMongello for instant updates

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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 #186 for the week of September 5, 2010.

This week, join us as we visit the all new Meatball Bar at Portobello Restaurant in Downtown Disney. Sit alongside us as we do a live review of the 4 varieties of meatball sandwiches available, sample the local, organic beer, and talk with Portobello’s Executive Chef Steven Richard about the concept and flavors of this unique dining experience, which offers one of the best values on property.

I’m very excited about an important announcement I’ll make about a new project I’ve been working on for some time now – you’ll definitely want to stay tuned for that entire segment!

I’ll then 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.

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Portobello restaurant or the official DisneyWorld.com Portobello page – To make reservations, book online or call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 up to 180 days prior to your visit.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is offering guests a chance to indulge at the first annual Food & Wine Classic at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Oct. 8 and 9. More information

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This week, join us at the dinner table as we sit down to dine at and review Paradiso 37, the high-energy waterfront restaurant located in Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island. We’ll review a number of different items from the menu, and discuss the decor, ambiance and overall dining experience to give you a taste of this restaurant which offers cuisine inspired by the Street Foods of the Americas.

I’ll play more of your voicemails and have some announcements 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 at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171.

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

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Paradiso 37 restaurant in Downtown Disney on the official Disney World web site

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24-hour LIVE video broadcast & chat from Walt Disney World – May 22-23, 2010. Click HERE for more information, including the May Meet of the Month specifics (to take place during the 24-hour show).

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Some of Walt Disney World’s “Hidden Treasures” are often found in plain sight, and this week, I’m going to take you to one that I recently was introduced to – The Turf Club restaurant at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. One of just a few Walt Disney World restaurants that offers year-round outdoor dining, it overlooks the Lake Buena Vista golf course and it’s casual atmosphere reflects the resort’s equestrian theme. This week, my guest and I will take you inside the restaurant for a live review of the ambiance, location and of course, the food.

I’ll announce the winner of our last Walt Disney World – What’s My Line? Contest before playing 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!

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