Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences

Hello, my friend…

First, I owe you an apology... again I missed getting a newsletter out to you last week, and I'm sincerely sorry for that. I write every email myself, and to be honest, the reason I missed it is because the what I have been able to do and share with you have been nothing short of remarkable... so let's catch up!

The Disney Adventure Podcast

If you haven't listened yet, make sure you check out WDW Radio # 863 where Beci Mahnken from Mouse Fan Travel and I dive deep into all things Disney Adventure! Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, the WDW Radio web site, or just click below! And if you like the episode, please share it with someone else!

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Speaking at Social Media Marketing World… AND a Very Special Make-A-Wish Moment

This week I had the privilege of speaking again at Social Media Marketing World on one of my favorite topics: "The Disney Difference: Marketing Lessons from the Disney Parks." Every time I get to share that stage and talk about what Disney does better than almost anyone else in the world, I leave energized and grateful.

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But that wasn't even the most meaningful part of the week.

I was invited to attend a very special Make-A-Wish event at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure... and it was nothing short of an inspiring, remarkable event to witness and be part of. Make-A-Wish holds a deeply personal place in my heart, and witnessing what that organization does firsthand... and the role Disney plays in making those wishes come true... was something I will never forget. I'll be sharing much more about the event and Disney's incredible connection with Make-A-Wish in an upcoming episode, so stay tuned!

An Exclusive Interview: Thomas Mazloum, New Chairman of Disney Parks

And then… this happened.

I had the extraordinary honor of sitting down with Thomas Mazloum, the new Chairman of Disney Parks, for his first interview since taking over the role from Josh D'Amaro. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, the WDW Radio web site, or just click below!

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We covered so much ground... building on some of the conversations we've had in the past (Thomas joined me on episode 810 to talk about the future of Disney Cruise Line) and I have to say, this one is special. If you love Disney, if you love leadership, if you love understanding what makes a brand (and its people!) truly extraordinary, I invite you to listen, share it, and tell me... What is the moment that made you trust Disney? Let me know your thoughts in the comments in the Clubhouse!

And There's More Coming…

I'm also working on some VERY exciting events and announcements that I genuinely cannot wait to share with you... both here on the WDW Radio side and over at loumongello.com (including my next live, virtual Monetization Workshop in June, and my Momentum Weekend Workshop in Walt Disney World in October!) I'm not ready to spill everything just yet, but trust me… you'll want to stay tuned.

Oh, and speaking of events, I was invited to cover a special event in Walt Disney World on Wednesday, which will likely run into the evening, so I may not be able to go LIVE as I normally do, but

Thank you, as always, for being part of this community FAMILY. None of this happens without you. I love and appreciate you! 💙

Is there something you want to see? Anything I can do for you? Reply to this email and let me know, OK?

See ya real soon,

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!

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