WDW Radio with Lou Mongello

12/17/2025

✨ How and where did you first experience D23?

In this episode of WDW Radio # 851, I sit down with Michael Vargo, Head of D23, to talk about the future of D23 and the Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and how it’s continuing to evolve far beyond a single weekend or convention floor.

We explore how D23 listens to fans, why community has always been its foundation, and what’s coming next that could change how Disney fans connect with the stories, history, and magic they love... and maybe even a special announcement!

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12/16/2025

D23 and the Future of Disney Fandom – Michael Vargo on Community, Access, and What’s Coming Next – WDW Radio #851

The Future of D23 and Disney Fan Community The future of D23 and the Ultimate Disney Fan Event is about much more than a convention or a weekend on the calendar. It is about community, connection, storytelling, and the shared love that brings Disney fans together across generations. In this episode of WDW Radio, I sit down with Michael Vargo, Head of D23, to explore how D23 has grown from a bold idea in 2009 into a year-round home for Disney fans....

Explore the future of D23 and the Ultimate Disney Fan Event with Michael Vargo on WDW Radio.

12/14/2025

You’re going to live in a Walt Disney World Resort for the rest of your life. Which one are you choosing and why? ✨

12/12/2025

🎄 What is your favorite Walt Disney World resort lobby to visit during the holidays?

Sometimes, the most wonderful moments are the ones we just happen upon. When the sunlight finds its way through the windows and illuminates the tree at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, it feels like a reminder of what this season is really about… warmth, hope, and a little extra light when we need it most. 🌲☀️

12/11/2025

Join me LIVE as we answer all of the fun and fascinating listener questions from this week’s podcast! This is your chance to share your own stories, tips, and hidden magic as we talk through everything from Disney Cruise Line to your favorite park details.

Here are some of the questions we’ll be discussing together:

- Would you choose the Disney Destiny or one of the classic ships?

- What is the one thing you wish Disney would bring back to Walt Disney World?

- What is the most underrated Disney experience?

- What little detail in the parks brings you the most joy?

- What is your favorite Disney Cruise Line dining room… and why?

- What is the best Disney souvenir you’ve ever brought home?

- What’s your go-to non-park spot for an appetizer or drink crawl?

This live show is all about connection and conversation, and I cannot wait to hear your answers, stories, and tips. These questions sparked great discussion on the podcast, and I think YOU will have even more to share!

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12/10/2025

What is the best Disney souvenir you’ve ever brought home? 🎁

I love this question because the things we bring back are often tied to a moment or memory that lasts long after the trip is over. In this clip, I share one of my favorites and the story behind it.

We answered this and so many other listener questions on this week’s WDW Radio podcast # 850, including hidden magic, helpful tips, underrated experiences, Disney Cruise Line choices, and the little details that bring us joy every time we visit. 💙🏰🚢

I would love to hear your answer… what souvenir holds a special place in your heart, home, and collection?

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12/09/2025

Disney Q&A: Hidden Magic & Helpful Advice – WDW Radio #850

Disney Listener Questions and Tips This week, we try something new on the show as we dive into Disney listener questions and tips in a fresh and focused way. After 850 episodes and thousands of messages from this incredible community, it felt like the right time to streamline the email show so we could get to even more of your questions, stories, and moments....

Disney listener questions and tips in a fast-paced Q&A filled with hidden magic, helpful advice, and stories to make your next trip more magical

12/08/2025

🌟 What if you could bring a little Disney magic into the way you connect with your audience? ✨

I am grateful and excited to share that I’ll be returning to Social Media Marketing World 2026 as a speaker. This event has meant so much to me over the years (more than a decade!), and I’m honored once again for the chance to help creators, entrepreneurs, and marketers in a place as inspiring as Anaheim... right next to Disneyland! 💙🏰

My session is called “The Disney Difference: Marketing Lessons From the Happiest Place on Earth” - I’ll share practical and tactical ways to bring more storytelling, intentionality, surprise, and delight into your content and community.

My hope is that you walk away with ideas you can use right away to serve your audience better and build the kind of connection and loyalty Disney is known for.

👉🏻 If you’d like to join me there, you can register at LouMongello.com/SMMW26. I would love to learn with you and share this experience together.

12/04/2025

Join me live as we explore some of the most overlooked dining spots in Walt Disney World. These are the places so many guests walk right past without realizing the incredible meals, relaxing atmospheres, and surprising value waiting inside. From lakeside lounges to tucked away resort favorites, we’ll talk about the dining spots you may want to add to your must try list.

I shared My Five on this week’s podcast… now I want to hear from YOU!

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12/03/2025

Planning your next Walt Disney World trip? 🍽️
Here are 5 overlooked dining spots you’ll want to save for later! 📌

This week on WDW Radio # 849, I share My Five favorite overlooked places that most guests walk right past without realizing the incredible meals inside. From quiet lakeside lounges 🌅 to tucked away resort escapes, each one delivers flavor, atmosphere, and value.

Save this post so you can try them on your next visit… and tell me in the comments:

What is YOUR favorite overlooked dining spot in Walt Disney World? 👇✨

12/01/2025

My Five Overlooked Dining Spots in Walt Disney World – WDW Radio #849

My Five Favorite Overlooked Dining Spots in Walt Disney World Some of the very best meals in Walt Disney World come from places you might never expect, and that’s why I want to talk about overlooked dining at Walt Disney World. These are the spots that hide in plain sight. The places guests walk past on their way to the big names....

Discover the best overlooked dining at Walt Disney World, from hidden gems to peaceful lakeside escapes and underrated restaurants.