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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​ Your Guide to Disney Parks & ExperiencesStarlight... Starbright...You're probably wondering why you're getting this on Sunday... Well, I'm sitting here working and catching up, and I just wanted to share a couple of things with you today. I just got back from an unforgettable adventure in California… and wow, what a wonderful whirlwind it’s been. Over the past couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to experience some truly once-in-a-lifetime moments – and I kept thinking about you through it all. We kicked things off with our first WDW Radio Adventures by Disney trip to Hollywood and Disneyland (and it won’t be the last... in fact, we have another one coming up next week!), followed by a VERY special, invitation to visit Walt Disney Imagineering. I also got a sneak peek at the breathtaking new Walt Disney animatronic, and was incredibly honored to be invited to celebrate Disneyland’s 70th anniversary. I shared a LOT over on Instagram while I was there, but there’s so much more to come: But the magic didn’t stop when I landed. After a red-eye flight home Friday morning (with a solid 3 hours of sleep the night before), I heard about the first-ever dress rehearsal of Disney’s brand new nighttime parade, Starlight: Dream the Night Away... and I had to go and share it with you. That night, after visiting Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Magic Kingdom all in one day, I made my way to Main Street to stream the ENTIRE parade live so you could experience the magic with me! The parade officially debuts tonight, but in case you can't get to Magic Kingdom, I wanted to bring it to you wherever you may be! 🎥 Watch the full livestream replay on YouTube and Facebook, or a short highlight video on Instagram - Watch the videos, but you HAVE to see it for yourself in person! But there’s more… ✨ Does the voice of the Blue Fairy in the parade sound familiar? It should… it’s... well... 🧚‍♀️ Watch this clip and find out who it is!​ And speaking of parades, I’d love to know: What is YOUR favorite Disney Parks parade? Let me know in the comments on the videos, or feel free to just reply to this email - it comes right to me! And if you missed it, don’t forget to check out my latest podcast and video interview with Imagineer Zsolt Hormay, where we go behind the scenes of some of Disney’s most iconic lands and legendary design: There’s so much more coming your way – including a very special podcast episode this week that I can’t wait to share with you. Stay tuned. Finally, I just want to say… thank you. The past few weeks – and honestly, the past few years – have been an incredible whirlwind. I’ve had some very reflective, emotional moments recently, and I keep coming back to this: I wouldn’t be able to do any of this without you. Thank you for letting me share my love of Disney with you for more than 20 years. It’s a gift I’ll never take for granted. Even if we’ve never met, please know this – we are friends. And I appreciate you more than you know. And if I can help you with anything (Disney, business, or otherwise), please feel free to reply to this email and let me know. I'm here for you! Until next time... Choose the Good, be kind, and keep moving forward! ​ ​ P.S. Are we connected on LinkedIn? Please connect with me there... I'm working on a few new (and very exciting!) things, so let's talk about business, entrepreneurship, and more! ​ |
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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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Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello, my friend. I hope you are doing well and having a great week so far! First, I want to start with an apology… and a thank you. I’ve missed sending you the newsletter these past couple of weeks. No excuses, but I have a reason... I’ve been happily juggling a lot of exciting (and all good!) things, including travel, speaking, projects, and of course, the show. But I never take for granted that you give me the opportunity to do what I love, and that...
Hey Reader! ✨ Sometimes, all it takes is one little spark to change everything.✨ Walt Disney was an entrepreneur with big dreams who just needed that one event, moment, break, or relationship to bring his vision to life. I created the Momentum Weekend Workshop Scholarship to be that spark for you – an opportunity to attend the event without the financial barrier holding you back. Join me October 16–19, 2025 in Walt Disney World for an unforgettable, 4-day, 1-room, 50-person event weekend of...