A look back at WDW Radio memories at Walt Disney World from 2012. Interviews with Disney Legends and celebrities like Bob Iger, John Ratzenberger and Richard Sherman of the Sherman Brothers, the WDW Radio Cruise on the Disney Dream, CarsLand, Disney California Adventure, 5 Year Anniversary show, New Fantasyland, E-Ticket American Adventurers Club events and more

THANK YOU for making 2012 the most amazing, memorable year ever for me, and for letting me share my passion for Disney with you.

Looking forward to an amazing 2013!!

Thanks for watching!

- Lou Mongello

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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 #274 for the week of May 13, 2012. Whether you’re a mom, mom to be, or just share some motherly advice, I hope you have a very Happy Mother’s Day

With the WDW Radio group cruise on the Disney Dream coming up in November, we’re opening up the inbox this week to answer your questions about not only our cruise, but cruising on the Disney Cruise Line in general. From pre and post-stays in Walt Disney World to getting to Port Canaveral and what to do once you’re there, dress code on board, things to do in port and on Castaway Cay, Richard Sherman, best places to get snacks on board the Disney Dream, kids clubs, excursions and much, much more. Whether you’re joining us on the cruise in November (and yes, there’s still time to book), are a first-time cruiser or have been on the Disney Cruise Line in the past, there’s something here for everyone.

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 special prize for fans of Marvel’s The Avengers.

I’ll then have a few quick announcements, including information about the next WDW Radio Meet of the Month during Star Wars Weekends and how you can win some prizes if you join us throughout the day, our WDW Radio Meet in NYC in June, and our private dinner at the “American Adventurers Club.” 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: What is your favorite activity or place to relax on Disney’s Castaway Cay?

• Listen to this week’s episode for the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for a chance to win a one-year subscription to Marvel Super Heroes magazine! (US residents only)
• 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 the iTunes App Store
  

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March 11, 2010 – Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman receive a ‘window’ on Disneyland’s Main Street

Did You Know??

“It’s a Small Word (After All)” is the most recognized and translated song in the world and was originally produced for the 1964 World’s Fair

The Sherman brothers wrote 150 songs, 27 of which were featured in Disney movies

Robert B. Sherman served in the Army during World War II and was one of the first men to enter the concentration camp, Dachau, in Germany.

Other Notable Disney Dates:

March 11, 1977 – The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is released

March 12, 1938  - Snow White is released in the United Kingdom

March 13, 2005 –  Robert Iger is named the next CEO of the Walt Disney Company

March 14, 1935 – The beloved character, Donald Duck, is first seen in a Mickey Mouse comic strip

March 15, 1973 – A member of the “Dapper Dans of Disney World”, Bob Mathis, a tenor, performs with the barbershop quarter for the last time. He left the group to direct a choral society in Georgia.

March 16, 1999 – Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse audio CD is released (a great addition to any Disney fan’s collection!)

March 17, 1968 – Disneyland holds its first St. Patrick’s Day paradeWeek o

Question of the Week:

What are some of the infamous and beloved songs written by the Sherman Brothers? Which is your favorite?

Candra Spirtoff and Megan Voisard are identical twins, born and raised in Cincinnati,  Ohio. They both graduated from the University of Cincinnati, Candra with a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Assisting and Megan with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.  They currently work as a paralegals for a local law firm.  Their passion is anything and everything Disney, and they have visited WDW almost every year since 1988, at the age of four.

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I awoke this morning to learn of the passing of Robert B. Sherman of the legendary Sherman Brothers songwriting team – the name that has been synonymous with Disney music in classic films and theme park attractions since the early 1960′s.

Together with his brother Richard, “The Boys” won 2 Academy Awards for Mary Poppins, and have received 9 additional Academy Award nominations, 2 Grammy Awards and 4 nominations, Tony nominations, had #1 pop songs and an astounding 23 gold and platinum albums.

Robert’s son posted the news via Facebook on March 5, 2012:

Hello to family and friends,

I have very sad news to convey. 

My Dad, Robert B. Sherman, passed away tonight in London. He went peacefully after months of truly valiantly fending off death. He loved life and his dear heart finally slowed to a stop when he could fight no more. 

I will write more about this incredible man I love and admire so much when I am better rested and composed. He deserves that. 

In the meantime, please say a prayer for him. As he said, he wanted to bring happiness to the world and, unquestionably, he succeeded. His love and his prayers, his philosophy and his poetry will live on forever. Forever his songs and his genius will bring hope, joy and love to this small, small world. 

I love you, Dad.

Safe travels.

Love,

Jeff

Remembering their father’s words to keep their songs “simple, singable and sincere,” their credits read like a “best of” list from Disney films, television shows, and attractions, having written more motion picture musical song scores than any other songwriting team in history, including such timeless classics as the music from Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, The Tigger Movie, it’s a small world, There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Epcot’s Imagination Pavilion, The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room and countless others.

On a personal level, the music of the Sherman Brothers has touched my life and that of my family greatly. The songs that the Brothers wrote for films were very much a part of my childhood. They were (and continue to be) so uplifting, and put smiles on my face more times than I can count. I think back to singing them with my parents on long car trips to Walt Disney World, or at home while watching Mary Poppins on VHS tapes. The music has truly touched me, and continues to do so. Now I have been able to pass them along to my children, and see how they enjoy them.

While I never met Robert, I did have the privilege of interviewing and eventually befriending his brother, Richard, and meeting his son. You can listen to my interviews with Richard as he reminisces about growing up and working with Robert in WDW Radio Show #80 and WDW Radio Show #135

So to Mr. Sherman, I want to say that your music has made me, and I’m sure many others realize that the world we live in truly is a small one. The true meaning of why we should “feed the birds,” and the importance of “flying a kite” with our families. Simple concepts that are often forgotten in a fast-paced world like treating each other with kindness and the importance of spending time with our children.

In honor of you I will, as I often do, pick up my children from school today and sing along with them to your timeless music. And tonight, we will gather together as a family and watch “The Boys” in your memory. Thank you, sir. You’ve made an impact and difference in my life and that of my family, and for that I am truly grateful. I believe that today you are in a better place, looking down on the countless lives you have touched, and smiling.

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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 #261 for the week of February 12, 2012.

With the Academy Awards coming up soon, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at Walt Disney and the Oscars. Recorded live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, Jim Korkis and I look at discuss the history of the Awards ceremony, Walt’s unparalleled achievements, the Oscars that can be found at the Studios and elsewhere, stories about Walt at the Academy Awards, and much, much more.

I’ll share the three announcements we made during this past weekend’s live 5 Year Anniversary event in Walt Disney World 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.

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 Disney film? What Disney movie should have won an Oscar, but didn’t?

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

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

Join us and Richard M. Sherman on the WDW Radio Cruise on the Disney Dream!!

• 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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Join Lou Mongello & WDW Radio listeners
 on board the Disney Dream in 2012 -”Lou And El Grupo!”

With very special guest Richard M. Sherman of the Sherman Brothers

Visit the WDW Radio Cruise UPDATE & SCHEDULE page

November 4 – 8, 2012

4-night Bahamas Cruise visiting the ports of
Nassau & Castaway Cay

Want to Join us? Ready to Book?

Get a free, no-obligation quote from MouseFan Travel HERE or just download this form and then: Fax the completed form below to: 815.550.1436 or scan and e-mail to: dream@mei-travel.com Call 425.396.7505 provide your info & we’ll have a planner call you ASAP!

Please note that Mr. Sherman is attending only as part of our group, and you MUST book through MouseFan Travel as part of the WDW Radio Cruise in order to participate in the group events 

Thanks to Stefan Lawrence for the Dream Cruise logo design! 

Click to RSVP on the Facebook Event Page

Download the Disney Dream Deck Plan

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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 #135 for the week of September 6, 2009. Thank you for tuning in.

This week I am joined once again by an amazing gentleman, and true Disney Legend, as Richard Sherman, of the Sherman Brothers, sits down with me to discuss a new tribute to the incredible work of him and his brother. We will look at, and listen to, a new CD featuring a unique compilation of classic songs, performed by the greatest guitarists in the world.

Justin Muchoney, a man who has been truly living the Disney Dream since he was inaugurated as the Disney Parks’ Chief Magic Official, returns to the show to talk not about his CMO experience per se, but Disney dreams in general. We will talk about what our Ultimate Disney Dreams are, and then put that same question to you.

I’ll play more listener 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!

Talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums

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

Poppin’ Guitars – A Tuneful of Sherman is available at:

Amazon.com or http://www.acousticmusicresource.com/

Disney’s D23 Expo

Justin Muchoney at DisneyCMO.com

The Fantasyland Audio Guide to Walt Disney World
is NOW AVAILABLE for instant download and on CD!

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

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

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WDW Radio Show Meet of the Month!

Upcoming Dates:

Purchase siged 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. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #127 for the week of July 12, 2009. Thank you for tuning in once again.

It is a rare occasion when one has the opportunity to speak with someone who is a true legend of stage, screen and film. And this week, I have the honor of being able to share such a conversation with you. With a career that has spanned decades in which she has shared her so many of her incredible talents, she will for many people always be known as the title character in what can only be described as a true masterpiece of filmmaking – Mary Poppins. A character and film that are both practically perfect in every way.

Dame Julie Andrews joins me in a one on one conversation as we talk about her role as Mary Poppins, how it came to be, working with Walt Disney and the Sherman Brothers, and so much more, including what is ahead for this incredible actress, singer, author and philanthropist.

I’ll end the show with an announcement about something coming up for the WDW Radio Show and its listeners. 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!

INFORMATION AND LINKS FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW

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Save the Date! – Julie Andrews and Toby Bluth Product Release & Signing
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Disneyland Resort – (Please note that park admission if required for any event that takes place inside the Disneyland park)

Academy Award® Winning Actress, Julie Andrews will be on hand for the debut of her newest book titled, Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies, which will be released in October 2009. As part of this product release and signing, Guests will have the opportunity to pre-purchase the book before its released to the public. In addition, Artist Toby Bluth will be on hand for the release of his latest work, titled Poppins and Penguins, which was created in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the beloved Disney film, Mary Poppins. Please continue to watch for more information on ArtofDisneyParks.com.

Mary Poppins 45th Anniversary DVD available at Amazon.com

Home: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews (Hardcover)

Home CD: A Memoir of My Early Years by Julie Andrews (Audio CD)

Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies

Thanks to You: Wisdom from Mother & Child by Julie Andrews

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From Glenn (Passamaquoddy)Whelan – The Pretty Good Movie Ride

In addition to painstaking recreations of ALL incarnations of the Great Movie Ride finale (scene by scene, frame by frame, from the DVDs), he also created the Pretty Good Movie Ride montage! Following the exact same layout and format as the original finale montage, Glenn does an AMAZING job of putting together “his own” version with classic clips from some “pretty good” movies!

This is a MUST SEE (more than once!) so check it out (and share the link!) Bravo, Glenn!! Impressive… MOST impressive!!!

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

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

Please come and join us for an upcoming

WDW Radio Show Meet of the Month!

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Welcome to The WDW Radio Show – Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello and this is show #80 for the week of August 17, 2008.

This week’s show is very special, as I will be devoting an entire episode to a single segment, and more importantly, a single man. He is Richard M. Sherman. You know him as one of the Sherman Brothers, the most successful songwriting team in history, and the name that defines the music and mood of so many Disney feature films and theme park attractions.

Mr. Sherman joins me in this one-to-one interview about his career beginnings, time at the Disney Studios, working for and with Walt Disney, and the stories behind the stories of working on timeless classics like Mary Poppins and legendary songs such as “it’s a small world” and hundreds of others.

I’ll end the show not with announcements or voicemails, but instead, with my small tribute to the work of the Sherman Brothers in thanks for Mr. Sherman joining me on the show, and for a lifetime of memories he helped create.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy a very special episode of the WDW Radio Show.

Richard M. Sherman and The Sherman Brothers

Robert (left) and Richard Sherman 

 

 

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