This week’s show is one that I have literally waited years to record and share with you, as we embark on a magical journey through the best of the best from Disney Parks around the globe! From dining to resorts to attractions, shows, and spectaculars, we share your ultimate guide to the most unforgettable (and overlooked) experiences the Disney Parks around the world have to offer! - What is the best dining experience from any Disney Park around the world, or which would you like to...

This week, we explore the surprising and significant impact of some lesser-known Disney movies and how they have influenced the Disney theme park experience. We share some insights and perspectives on how these Disney animated and live-action films have contributed to, and in some ways transformed, the magic of the Disney Parks - Which of the lesser-known Disney films mentioned in this episode (or one of your own) do you believe had the most influential impact on the theme parks and why?

To celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday on November 18, I will take what Walt Disney said to heart and not lose sight of one thing… “that it was all started by a mouse.” This week, we’ll remember just that, as I have two segments from the WDW Radio that both involve Mickey Mouse. First, we’ll venture into Magic Kingdom, and explore not an attraction, land, shop or show, but a single location. In fact, a single statute. In our DSI: Disney Scene Investigation, Jim Korkis and I look at the history...

I just attended the first ever Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the new, after-hours holiday event, and I am joined by fellow attendees this week to share our full guide to the party, including what you need to know before you go. In this very thorough discussion, we also recap the entire evening, and share our insights, reviews, and recommendations, including how to decide if this party is right for you. And because I want you to experience Disney Jollywood Nights for...

As part of our celebration of the Disney 100 year anniversary, it’s only appropriate that this week I go way back into the Archives for an interview with Disney Legend Dave Smith, the founder of the Walt Disney Archives. 13 years ago, I was at work and literally had to lock myself in a closet at my office to interview Dave, who I had known for some time. His name is, and always will be, synonymous with Disney history. From founding the Walt Disney Archives in 1970, to authoring numerous...

Join me as we continue our magical trip down memory lane, diving deep into the Top Ten moments and incredible individuals who truly made a mark on the Disney legacy, and shaped the happiest company on earth.

With Halloween season upon us, the Haunted Mansion is the perfect attraction to visit, and revisit in this week’s trip to the Archives. Plus, with the announcement of the Haunted Mansion Parlor coming to the Disney Treasure on Disney Cruise Line, it’s like the happy haunts have received your sympathetic vibrations. So this week, we’re going to go back to the very beginnings of how the concept of this legendary and classic attraction came to be, its many stages, stories, players, secrets,...

Have you ever wondered which pivotal moments shaped the Disney legacy? As we celebrate Disney 100, and the hundred years of magic from the Walt Disney Company, we are going to deep dive into into the top ten milestone moments that created a legacy of dreams and transformed the world of entertainment forever. Our journey will take us from first steps through triumphs, tribulations, and transitions, and from individual moments to monumental shifts. We’ll look at not only how they got us here,...

We’re going from Fantasyland to Flavorland, as we share 10 reasons to visit (spoiler alert) my favorite foodie event of the year, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! It’s a whole new world of flavors as DIsney dreams and delicious flavors combine for an unforgettable experience! We’ll discuss some of the many reasons to attend, can’t-miss items, and overlooked culinary gems and experiences and invite you to join us at this year’s event.

This week, I’m opening up the inbox to dive into your questions and queries. We’ll explore surprise dining reservations, stroll down memory lane to Fulton’s Crab House and the present with Paddlefish, and chat about Disney traditions and enchanting superstitions… and how and why you can share yours. Plus, we have some quick tips for a day at Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise Line Very Merrytime cruise must-dos! We’ll also talk about what a not-so-typical day for me looks like… and have some...

I ventured back into the WDW Radio Archives this week to the chills and thrills of Show 606, and a spine-chilling journey into the depths of Disney’s Halloween history as continue to celebrate the “spirit” of the season as we look back at the history and evolution of Halloween in the Disney Parks, from Disneyland’s “Parade of the Pumpkins,” to the legendary Ray Bradbury’s enchanting Halloween tree, to the many iterations and locations in Walt Disney World, and the vastly different...

I am basically a 7 year old boy trapped in a… much older body… and I love Halloween. I love everything about it. The decorations, the scary movies, pumpkin spice everything, the weather, and even the Disney Parks. In fact, Walt Disney World, even outside the Not-So-Scary season, has its fair share of creepy places, spaces, and moments. So this week, we’re going back to WDW Radio show # 246 from All Hallows Eve in 2011, to look around the resort, in the parks and closely at some attractions...

If you’re looking for a reason to visit Disneyland for the first time, or an excuse to go back again, this week we share 10 MORE Reasons to visit Disneyland! From new experiences to timeless classics, reimagined attractions to special events and more (yes, of course there will be food), start packing your bags now, because there’s more to explore than ever before!

With Walt Disney World’s anniversary coming up on October 1… and this incredible sense of nostalgia and sentiment I have been feeling lately… it prompted my idea for this week’s visit to the Archives, and this past week’s LIVE show. Thank you for tuning in and being part of our WDW Radio LIVE show on Wed Sept. 20 where we boarded the Wayback Machine and took a trip down Walt Disney World’s Memory Lane! We dove into some Disney nostalgia as we share memories of days gone by in Walt Disney...

I sit down with former Walt Disney Imagineer Nick DeSomov as we dive into the world of groundbreaking design and technology as Nick takes us behind the scenes of creating immersive experiences at the theme parks. From his work on the Magic Telescope concept to his role in digitizing Disney characters and designing rock structures, Nick helps us explore the fascinating blend of artistry and innovation that goes into crafting the magic of Disney.

Destination D23 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort was a weekend full of not only looking back on Disney Parks and Studios history, but a peek at what’s ahead as well. This week, we’ll debrief the event, recap what was announced, and reflect on what’s to come… and what may not be.

We’ll unlock the the secrets of the Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, as we discuss what we know so far, what we still have to learn, our predictions for what’s yet to be announced, and our wish lists.

Former Imagineer, writer, and Jungle Cruise Skipper Kevin Lively joins me again this week to share the secrets behind creating unforgettable experiences in the Disney Parks, as he shares fascinating stories and insights as he answers my 10 questions about attractions, backstories, history, and nostalgia, technology, and what’s next for the Disney theme park experience.

Virtually graze through EPCOT with us as we taste, rate, and review the best of the best of what’s new at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We discover some of the best the Festival has to offer, including some surprising, can’t-miss marketplaces and items!

Join us way out West this week as we gather round the campfire to recap our WDW Radio Adventures by Disney to Wyoming, and discuss not just our adventure, but break down what makes an ABD such a remarkable travel experience.

We’re going to have some fun this week as we let our imaginations run wild and share our top ten places we’d love to sleep in overnight in Walt Disney World. Not the resorts, but attractions, buildings, scenes, and even a few places that… well… I’ll let you listen and judge for yourself… AND you can share where you’d like to spend the night if you could!

A tribute to our friend Jim Korkis, who passed away on July 28, 2023… and timing being everything, a connection to my conversation with Hoop Dee Do performer Rob Lott on Show 737. Back on Show 376 in 2014, we looked at the history of the Hoop Dee Do Musical Revue, as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the longest running show not just in Walt Disney World, but in all of American musical theater. We’ll look back at how the show got started, why it almost never came to be, and why it...

Join me this week as I sit down with Cast Member Rob Lott as he shares his journey, story, and lessons from onstage, backstage, and even as a friend of some of your favorite characters. From the Hoop De Doo to the Dapper Dans to Tokyo Disney Sea, we discuss not just his career, but the hows and whys of creating Disney magic.

Step into the world of Disney theme park music as we journey through the captivating history of its soundtracks, with classic stories, sounds, and symphonies preserved on vinyl and CD. Join us on this nostalgic exploration of the timeless melodies that have brought the magic to life for generations of park fans. We delve deep into the captivating story of how Disney’s theme park soundtracks made their way out of the parks and into our homes…and cars… and eventually our phones. From the...

This week, we’re going to take a dive deep into the untold stories, intriguing history, countless connections, and profound relationship between Disney and the military. Beginning with Walt, through wartime years, and special programs and discounts for members of the military and their families, Disney’s collaboration with the military has left an indelible mark on both American culture and the lives of those who serve.