Tim and I are really gearing up for our 2nd trip to Walt Disney World Resort this year. We spent a week in Disney back in January with some dear friends and are going back for a few days in August just on our own. This will be our last Disney vacation before our honeymoon next year! So we'll be doing some gift registry stuff at Downtown Disney and honeymoon planning while we're there. Other than that, it will be a nice relaxing trip before our work lives get busy in the fall.
But getting back to the podcast, WDW Radio is helping get me in the mood for some Disney days! But what is a Disney World podcast like? Well, the website promotes WDW Radio as being "From Lou Mongello, author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Books, this unofficial Disney podcast focuses on Walt Disney World and features: Walt Disney World News, Rumors, Interviews, Disney Trivia, History, Vacation Planning, Attraction, Dining & Resort Reviews, Contests, Special Guests, & More!" Mr. Mongello does a great job producing an entertaining and informative program. I'm amazed at his wealth of WDW knowledge and am thankful that he's sharing that gift with all of us! The podcast also features guests who range from other experts to Disney cast members.
These podcasts might not be for everyone. If you've only been to Disney World once... back in the 90's... and walked away saying something like "It's cool but it's no Six Flags" then you might be bored listening to WDW Radio. But if the Magic Kingdom is your happy place then you need to subscribe to this podcast! First of all, he has the scoop on rumors for what's coming in the parks, what rides are getting upgrades, what new ideas Disney is testing (like "smart" refillable mugs that expire after you check out of the resort so you can't bring them back next year and not pay for Coke). He also provides lists like "The top ten counter service meals in Disney" and advice on things not to miss in the parks. He knows all kinds of little tidbits. For example, there are all kinds of little sound bites that the average guest might miss. Like, if you pick up the fake pay phone in Main Street USA. you can listen in on a "party line". And if you pause to listen in front of the fake music studio (also on Main Street USA) you can hear someone getting voice lessons. :) I just love the attention to detail that Disney puts into their parks. And this podcast helps me enjoy that. Geeky? Yes. Cool? Yes.
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