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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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✨ The Entrepreneurial Lessons Hidden in Your Favorite Disney Films

Hey Reader! When you think about Disney movies, you probably think of your favorite characters, the magic, and the music. But if you look a little deeper… there’s something even more powerful behind the stories we know and love: Lessons in Mindset. That’s the real magic behind so many of these movies, and something I believe is just as important in business as any strategy or tool. If you're launching something new, scaling what you've built, or simply trying to figure out your next move,...

5 Things I Re-Learned About Entrepreneurship

Hey Reader! I just got back from Boise after attending Craft & Commerce, a conference hosted by the team at Kit, the email platform I use and love. And let me tell you… it wasn’t just another business event. It was a much-needed reminder. A reminder of why we do this entrepreneurship thing and what moves the needle. Yes, the Idaho potatoes were incredible (seriously), but what I really brought home was clarity and connection. So I wanted to pass that along to you...some quick takeaways I...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences 🏯 Oh, the Memories… and the Magic! One of the things I love most about Disney is how it creates memories that last a lifetime... from the first time you walk down Main Street, to the stories we share from the ships, screens, and even faraway lands. And this week, we’re diving back into one of the most extraordinary Adventures by Disney I’ve ever experienced. In WDW Radio #832, it’s Part 2 of our 🇯🇵 Journey to Japan Group Adventure Recap... and trust...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello my friend... or should I say Konnichiwa (I'm still thinking about and missing Japan... and slightly jetlagged)! I hope your week is off to a magical start! I just want to take a moment to thank you – sincerely – for being here. For showing up, sharing your love of Disney (and so much more), and for being part of this amazing WDW Radio family. It means more than you know. There’s a lot happening this week, and I’m excited to share it with you! 🎙️...

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...