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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β Your Guide to Disney Parks & ExperiencesHello, my friend! I hope you had a great week! I can't believe that summer is almost over, can you?!? I just got back from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event... which was wonderfully overwhelming (and exhausting in the best possible way) and still trying to process it all! THANK YOU for following along on social with me, through my Instagram stories, reels and posts, our LIVE Booth Cam, or if you came by the WDW Radio and Mouse Fan Travel booth on the show floor! This really was the best D23 event yet, and that's due in large part to you! I am going to have LOT to unpack and share with you, including a full recap and discussion on the podcast. And of course, I want to hear from YOU about what you think of the D23 announcements... from the Studios, Disney+, Disney Cruise Line, and of course, the Disney Parks, so tune in to LIVE show tonight at 7:30pm ET! as well! And speaking of incredible experiences at D23, I also had the remarkable opportunity and privilege to sit down one-on-one, with Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro, the morning after his Disney Experiences Showcase presentation. We had a very personal and inspiring conversation, as we dove not just into the announcements from the night before, but Josh opened up about the importance of showing the human side of Disney and truly listening to what fans want, even if it means embracing some tough criticism. Joshβs genuine passion and humility really shine through, as we talk about the connection, emotion, and the incredible bond we all share with Disney. So I invite you to pull up a chair, and sit at the table with me and Josh, and hopefully find our conversation as enjoyable, insightful, and rewarding as I did. π§ Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or on the WDW Radio site. And if you like what you hear, please SHARE the show with others, and leave a rating/review! I'm going to keep the rest of this week's newsletter pretty simple, but there are some fascinating conversations going on in the Clubhouse on Facebook, not just about the announcements, but speculation, excitement, concerns, and much, much more, so please come be part of the community and conversation! And please check out the videos and posts I was making daily throughout D23 on my Instagram... and stay tuned! More videos coming soon! Anyway, sit back, relax, and read on for more updates and links. I love and appreciate you, and hope that you have an amazing weekend. π Lou Mongello Thank you! P.S. What do you think of the formatting of this email as compared to past ones? How can I improve it or what else would you like to see? Just reply to this email and let me know your honest thoughts! Lou Mongello |
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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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