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Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences

Hello, my friend! I hope you're doing well (really, I do!)

I’ll start with a little confession... I missed a week or so since my last newsletter and even a couple of weeks without a new podcast episode before this week's show, and I REALLY do NOT like that that... at all. Truly. I always feel guilty when I miss a week (or even a couple of days) because I never want to let you down or break our rhythm together. Life, travel, work, events, speaking, Momentum, and a few gremlins got in the way... but I’m getting back on track, and I promise to return to our regular schedule again... maybe even with a few new things added into the mix (stay tuned!).

In the meantime, I wanted to catch you up on some of what’s been happening lately...because it’s been a busy, exciting, and magical few weeks (thanks to YOU!)!

Around the World (and beyond!)

  • 🚪 Storyliving by Disney - Cotino: I had the chance to visit the brand-new Artisan Club and explore what could be the start of a bold new chapter for Disney. The storytelling, design, and sense of community there are fascinating... and I truly believe this might be remembered as a milestone moment in Disney history. Here's a quick video and photo tour, and listen to the full podcast on Apple or Spotify
  • 🚢 Disney Destiny: I was in Port Canaveral to see the ship arrive for the very first time, and it was incredible to hear her full suite of musical horns 🎶 - including three brand new ones you’ll only hear on the Destiny. (Hero Minnie was there too!). I will also be sailing ON the Destiny starting this Monday, November 10, so stay tuned to my Instagram for photos and videos... and maybe even a LIVE broadcast!
  • ⚓️ Let's Cruise on the Destiny Together! - If you want to join me (and other members of the WDW Radio family!) on the Destiny in February, 2026, click here to learn more and get a no-obligation quote from our friends at Mouse Fan Travel!
  • 🦊🐰 Zootopia “Better Together” opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: I’ve been diving into this charming new addition... both the Imagineering behind it and how it expands the park’s message of harmony and conservation. There are some photos and videos on my Instagram, and I’ll have a lot more to share soon in a full review.
  • 🚀 On the Creator Side (Momentum) - This year's Momentum Weekend Workshop, a four-day, one-room, 50-person workshop for creators and solopreneurs was our best ever, thanks to our incredible presenters and attendees. (Curious to SEE what Momentum is like? Check out the Reels on my Instagram!). Behind the scenes, I’ve already been busy preparing the next Momentum Workshop and Retreat, a NEW Momentum event (stay tuned!), new podcast, and even some updated resources for creators and solopreneurs. I can’t wait to share what’s coming next!!! If I can help you in the meantime, reach out and schedule a one-on-one coaching call with me.
  • 🍷 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic: My favorite foodie event of the year returns next weekend! I’ll be there Friday, Nov. 14 (it also runs Saturday, the 15th) for an evening of unlimited food, wine, beer, and cocktails - all included with one ticket price! Stroll the causeway, sample bites from award-winning restaurants, enjoy live entertainment, and discover some incredible flavors along the way. Hopefully we can share a bite... or two... together! Learn more or grab your tickets at SwanDolphinFoodAndWineClassic.com, and let me know if you'll be there!

🔴 Join me LIVE tonight at 7:30pm ET!
Let’s hang out, catch up, and chat about Cotino, the Destiny, Zootopia, Food & Wine, the holidays, movies... and anything and everything you want to talk about! It’s my favorite part of what I do... spending time with you... and tonight, I'll be live FROM Walt Disney World! Watch and chat on Facebook or YouTube

You can reply to this email with your questions ahead of time or during the show, or even leave me a voicemail at 407-900-9391.

For now, I need to get back to work (I’ve got a few new, exciting things in the pipeline that I think you’re really going to enjoy!), and I'll let YOU get back to what you're doing, too!

Thank you, as always, for your friendship, your support, and for being part of the WDW Radio family. I’m so grateful to and for you.

Choose the good... and hopefully I’ll see you live tonight at 7:30pm ET.

I love and appreciate you... really, I do. 💙


Lou

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!


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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