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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), member of the Podcast Hall of Fame, author, speaker, and business coach at LouMongello.com.

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🌍 A Whole New Disney World… in Dubai?! Let’s Talk About It Tonight!

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello my friend... or should I say As-salaam 'alykum! I hope your week is off to a magical start. I just want to say thank you again for being here… for showing up, sharing your love of Disney and beyond, and being part of this incredible community. And before we dive into one of the biggest Disney announcements in years…Let me ask you something fun: 👉 What’s one souvenir or collectible you own that instantly brings you joy?Maybe it’s a park map from...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Konnichiwa, my friend! I hope you're having a wonderful week - and maybe even dreaming about your next Disney adventure. 😊 It’s been an exciting, and yeah, even a little emotional - few weeks, and I wanted to catch you up on some unforgettable moments… and share a little about what’s coming next! 🎬 Thunderbolts, Disney Magic, and More This week, I’m excited (and maybe a bit cautiously optimistic) to finally see Marvel’s Thunderbolts*!Are you planning...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello my friend, I hope you're having a great weekend Over the years, we’ve traveled together across the country and around the world – from the parks to the high seas – and even to places like Italy and Japan with Adventures by Disney. And now… I’m thinking about our next adventure. 🌍 Egypt. With Adventures by Disney. With us as a group. From visiting the pyramids and the Sphinx to sailing the Nile and exploring tombs and temples thousands of years...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hey my friend, I hope you're having a great week and maybe even dreaming about your next Disney adventure. 😊 It’s been a busy and exciting time, and I wanted to catch you up on a few amazing things happening right now - and a BIG one coming Monday! I just got back from speaking at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Chicago (and yes, I found a sandwich that may have changed my life 🥪). I also just announced that I’ll be speaking at CEX (Content Entrepreneur...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello, my friend! 👋 I’ve got some exciting news to share with you… You already know that the Momentum Weekend Workshop is designed to help dreamers, creators, and solopreneurs like YOU take bold steps toward building something meaningful - and doing it right here in the heart of Walt Disney World. And today, I’m thrilled to introduce our first two speakers for this year’s event… both of whom have Disney ties and inspiring stories to share! 🚀 Meet the...

Hey Reader! I hope you are happy and doing well! I’m thrilled to share an exciting update with you, because the Momentum Weekend Workshop 2025, (October 16-19 in Walt Disney World), is already shaping up to be our biggest... and best... yet! Not only have we expanded to FOUR days, but we’ve also built in even more opportunities for you to connect, grow, and build real momentum in your business and brand - with more time for meaningful connection, and some truly incredible speakers and...

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...