Disney Secrets Revealed by Historian after More Than 130 Visits to Walt Disney World Resort



After more than 130 trips to Walt Disney World, Lou Mongello, host of The WDW Radio Show gives Disney enthusiasts a guided tour through the magical world he's loved since his first visit in 1971. For more than 30 years, Mongello has shared his love of the park with thousands through storytelling, trivia books, radio broadcasts and his website (www.disneyworldtrivia.com), boasting nearly 30,000 registered subscribers. Now he gives fans a chance to experience the magic from his perspective in Lou Mongello's Audio Guide to Walt Disney World.

Mongello's new audio guide is an extension of his popular weekly podcast, The WDW Radio Show (www.WDWRadio.com). The podcast was the 2007 and 2006 winner of the People's Choice Podcast Awards. Each week on the show, Mongello shares Disney news and trivia, and highlights fascinating aspects of the theme park. In his new audio guide, he gives listeners a more extensive and in-depth look into the elements of Walt Disney World that make it special for him and so many other Disney enthusiasts.

From the Victorian charm of Main Street USA to the African jungles in Adventureland, Lou Mongello details hidden treasures, secrets, and an extensive history of Walt Disney World in his new milestone audio series. He paints a vivid picture for listeners based on years of research and his own experiences visiting the park and reveals details about the park that will resonate with both first time visitors and Disney enthusiasts. The tour is particularly useful for visually impaired guests who want to enhance their Walt Disney World experience.

Mongello's audio guide series begins in the Magic Kingdom. Listeners can use the audio guide for walking tours, or to prepare for their trip to Walt Disney World. Jam-packed with exciting features, the series even includes binaural ambient sounds. Familiar sounds of the park such as horse-drawn trolleys and the barbershop quartet give listeners a true sense of what it's like to walk around the theme park.

"My ongoing fascination with Walt Disney World led me to learn as much as I could about the park, its history and the 'magic' that millions of people have enjoyed for more than 35 years," said Mongello. "There are so many 'hidden treasures' and overlooked experiences both inside and outside of the theme park that many people do not even know exist. For me, even after more than 130 visits, I am still exploring and discovering new ways to enjoy the Resort."

To celebrate the release of the Lou Mongello's Audio Guide to Walt Disney World: Adventureland, Mongello kicks off The WDW Radio Show Adventureland Challenge on July 21, 2008, sponsored by Mouse Fan Travel, All Star Vacation Homes and HiddenMickeysGuide.com. The contest features three rounds and will begin with a virtual online scavenger hunt, which contains various challenges and puzzles relating to Adventureland trivia in the Magic Kingdom.

The contest will award the first place winner more than $10,000 in prizes, including a six-day, five-night stay at the Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Your Way Park Hopper Passes and a private dinner with Lou Mongello. Additional prizes for second and third place winners, semifinalists and random drawing winners include vacation home accommodations, theme park tickets, iPods, gift cards, and Disney World Trivia Prize Packs. Winners will be announced on September 28th on The WDW Radio Show.

Lou Mongello's Audio Guide to Walt Disney World: Main Street USA and Adventureland are currently available at www.disneyworldtrivia.com. The series can be downloaded or ordered on compact disc. Audio guides to Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Parks are soon-to-be released.

For more information on Lou Mongello's Audio Guide to Walt Disney World, or to enter The WDW Radio Show Adventureland Challenge, visit www.wdwradio.com.

About Lou Mongello:

Lou Mongello is the author of the Walt Disney World Trivia Books, volumes 1 and 2, and host of the award-winning WDW Radio Show podcast. A fan of the Walt Disney World Resort since it first opened in 1971, he's since transformed himself into one of the world's leading experts on WDW history and lore. His website, www.disneyworldtrivia.com boasts nearly 30,000 registered members, and is one of the top three active communities of Disney fans anywhere in the world. Lou Mongello is a member of the national, New Jersey and World Chapters of the NFFC, the national Disneyana fan club, and a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge.





Disney Secrets Revealed by Historian after More Than 130 Visits to Walt Disney World Resort