😳 My Conversation with Disney’s Head of Imagineering!


Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences

Starlight... Starbright...

Hi, my friend.

First, a quick apology - this email is coming to you a little late (or maybe early), and I didn’t send one out last week. I’m writing to you now from my hotel room in Hollywood as we get ready to kick off our next WDW Radio Adventures by Disney trip.

This week, we’re heading to Hollywood, the Walt Disney Archives and Studios, Imagineering, and Disneyland… and of course, a few surprises along the way. Stay tuned on Instagram this week, as I'll have a lot to share!

As always, I want to thank my friends at Mouse Fan Travel for not only helping make this adventure possible, but for the incredible work they do for their clients every day. I trust and recommend them completely - whether you’re planning something for yourself or your family, for business or fun, on land or cruise, for a Disney destination or anywhere in the world. 👉 Get a FREE, no obligation quote at WDWRadio.com/Travel

Now... on to this week’s podcast.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve taken you with me inside Walt Disney Imagineering - literally and figuratively - through conversations with legendary Imagineer Zsolt Hormay, an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Imagineering, and the videos and moments I’ve been sharing on Instagram. (If you haven’t already, you might want to turn on notifications - you never know where I’ll be, or when I might go live.)

And this week… is something truly special.

What was supposed to be a traditional (and exclusive!) interview with Bruce Vaughn, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, quickly became something more. Something unexpected, personal, and powerful.

The moment Bruce walked into the room, the conversation just started flowing. Naturally. Candidly. Authentically. So I did what I could do in that moment - I hit record.

The result is a conversation I feel incredibly honored to share with you. We talk about legacy, leadership, the power of emotion, the meaning of Imagineering, and where the Disney Parks - and Imagineering itself - are headed next.

🎧 You can listen to this week’s episode on your favorite podcast app (Apple or Spotify) or at WDWRadio.com

After you listen, I’d love to hear from you: What stood out most to you from this week’s conversation with Bruce Vaughn?

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And if you enjoy the show, I’d be so grateful if you’d share it with a friend, invite them to subscribe, and help them become part of our amazing community. It means more than you know.

As always, I just want to say thank you. For listening. For reading. For allowing me to do what I love, and to share these moments and stories with you. Your friendship, kindness, and support are a gift - and I never take it for granted.

If there’s anything I can do to help you, support you, or just make your day a little more magical, hit reply and let me know. I’d love to hear from you.

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


💙 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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