🌍 A Whole New Disney World… in Dubai?! Let’s Talk About It Tonight!


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 first trip, a vinyl record from your childhood, or a handmade item with a story behind it.
Hit REPLY and tell me. I’d love to hear about the thing, and more importantly, why it means so much to you.

OK, let's get into it


🌍 A Whole New Disney Destination... in Dubai?!

In case you missed it (I doubt that you did), Disney just announced plans to bring a Disney destination to the Middle East for the first time ever, in partnership with Dubai Holding. Yes... this is real and it’s huge... and no one saw this coming!

While we don’t have all the details yet, this opens up incredible possibilities - and some important conversations - about Disney’s global footprint, storytelling, cultural collaboration, and what this could mean for Disney Parks fans around the world.

So let’s talk about it. I want to hear what YOU think!

👉 Join me TONIGHT at 7:30 PM ET for our LIVE show on Facebook and YouTube, where I’ll break down the announcement and open up the conversation with YOU.

I want to hear your thoughts - your hopes, your questions, your opinions, and yes… even your concerns. Let’s explore it together.


🎙️ This Week on the WDW Radio Podcast - Episode 827

If you’ve ever dreamed of building your very own Star Wars Museum (and let’s be honest… haven’t we all?)… This episode is for you.

This week, I invited my son, and for the first time (ever!) my brother to join me as we each picked our ultimate screen-used Star Wars props, costumes, and iconic items to collect and display. We nerd out, dream big, and share why these pieces of movie magic mean so much to us.

👉 What’s your dream Star Wars collectible?
Reply to this email or share and be part of the ongoing conversation in the Clubhouse - I’d love to include some of your picks in an upcoming show!


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🇯🇵 From Disneyland to Adventures by Disney... back to Tokyo Disneyland!

Our recent trip to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea blew me away - again. Next week, I'll be covering the kickoff to Disneyland's 70th Anniversary event, before our WDW Radio Journey To Japan Adventures by Disney (including a visit back to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea!) so follow along and turn on 🔔 notifications on Instagram!


💬 What’s Happening in the Clubhouse and on the Blog?

This week we’ve been talking about:

Come join the conversations and be part of the magic: WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse


🗓️ Quick Updates and Adventures Ahead

  • 🚢 WDW Radio Group Cruise to the Disney Destiny in 2026 - Join us - Destiny26
  • 🎉 Check out other in-person events, cruises, meetups, and Adventures by Disney on our Events page

Thank you again for being here. I’m so grateful for you - your support, your kindness, and your shared passion for all things Disney. I hope to see you on the live show tonight!

If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, the newsletter, or the Clubhouse, I’d love if you’d share it with a friend or leave a review. Every bit helps our amazing community grow.

Until next time... Choose the Good, be kind, and keep moving forward.


💙 Lou

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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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