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Lou Mongello - WDW Radio

Lou Mongello is a former attorney turned Disney enthusiast, founder of WDWRadio.com Disney podcast in 2005 (named Best Travel Podcast 9 consecutive years), author, speaker, and business coach at LouMongello.com.

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🕵🏻‍♂️ We're Searching for the Top Ten Hidden Tributes in WDW!

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Konnichwa, my friend (can you tell I'm excited to be hosting a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan in a couple of weeks?!?) But for now... 🎧 What do a crashed window, a forgotten Viking sword, and a mischievous horse have in common? They’re all part of the hidden tributes and Easter eggs scattered throughout Walt Disney World! In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Little Timmy Foster as we countdown our Top Ten Hidden Details and Tributes in WDW....

Ashley Eckstein, Lou Mongello, and Gwendolyn Rogers

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hey howdy hey! How's your week going so far? My son is home from college, and today we ran over to Disney's Hollywood Studios to shoot a quick video, and meet some friends for lunch... and ohhh, Cobb Salad, how I love you so. But it wasn't about the video or the salad (yes, I DO eat salad... from time to time)... but about the moments I got to share with my son. Like the song from the Imagination Pavilion used to say, "Great vacations and celebrations...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello, my friend! 👋 What if you could take what you love and turn it into what you do? 🚀 Introducing the 2025 Momentum Weekend Workshop A transformative, hands-on experience designed to help you grow, monetize, and scale your brand… all while being surrounded by the magic of Walt Disney World! ✨ But this isn’t just another workshop or business event. It's an immersive, hands-on workshop designed for solopreneurs, creators, dreamers, and doers - just...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Are you IN or OUT? It’s a question we ask ourselves in so many ways—whether it’s deciding on our next Disney adventure, debating the latest hot topics in the parks, or choosing to be part of something bigger. This week, we’re diving into the biggest "In or Out?" discussions, from Disney Cruise Line to Marvel, and even the future of original attractions. But one thing is certain—you’re already IN where it matters most: this incredible WDW Radio...

Hey Reader! I hope you're doing well and making strides toward turning your dreams into reality! 🚀 Are you ready to go ALL IN on your passion and solopreneur journey? The Momentum Weekend Workshop 2025 is back—and it’s bigger, better, and packed with more value than ever before! This four-day, immersive experience will give you hands-on strategies, expert insights, and tactical frameworks to build, grow, and monetize your business. But it’s not just about learning—it’s about action. Plus,...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello, my friend! Did you know that beyond sharing my love of Disney on WDW Radio, I also have the incredible opportunity to take that passion on the read to speak at conferences, corporate events, and schools? For more than 15 years, I’ve spoken at hundreds of events around the world, helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations apply Disney’s proven principles of customer service, leadership, and storytelling to create unforgettable...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello, and Happy Wednesday, my friend! I hope you're having a fantastic week! This week, we’re diving deep into the magic of Designing Disney - the Imagineers, attractions, and stories that make the parks so special! We also wrap up the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with some artists that made their own designs on all things Disney. 🎧 Designing Disney with Former Imagineer Jason Surrell: This week in WDW Radio #819, I sit down with Jason...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello, and Happy Wednesday, my friend! I hope you're having a fantastic week, and I apologize for missing last week's update, as we were in the midst of our WDW Radio Group Cruise on the Disney Treasure (which was AMAZING!) Thank you to everyone who joined us, and of course our friends at Mouse Fan Travel for helping to make this experience extra magical! Did you know that Mouse Fan Travel has introduced a brand-new, online cruise booking system that...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences My apologies... the links the first time I sent this were inexplicably not working... here is the FIXED version. Sorry about that (maybe I DO need sleep after all?!?) Konnichiwa, and happy Wednesday! I know... I missed last week’s update, and for that, I apologize. I'm juggling a lot... but all exciting things (as you'll see below)! But I'm also working on (and about to launch) a NEW podcast, geared towards creators and solorepeneurs looking to build...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Konnichiwa, and happy Wednesday! I know... I missed last week’s update, and for that, I apologize. I'm juggling a lot... but all exciting things (as you'll see below)! But I'm also working on (and about to launch) a NEW podcast, geared towards creators and solorepeneurs looking to build and grow their business and brand, so stay tuned. I've also been getting ready for our group cruise this Saturday on the Treasure, and hosting a panel about Marvel in...