The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station

We'll look at our Top Ten Boat Rides in Walt Disney World, including some that you might not think of, expect, remember, or even know about.

The intersection of food, Disney, history, and Walt come together this week as I sit down with the authors of "Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World: Recipes & Stories from The Most Magical Place on Earth" to discuss this incredible compilation of recipes, stories, nostalgia, restaurants, concept art, and Walt Disney in one beautiful and fascinating book.

Garner Holt went from dreamer to doer, as a fateful trip to Disneyland lead him to his parent's garage, and eventually to become the largest creator of animatronics in the world. His story is as fascinating as his work and he shares not just his inspiring personal journey, but work for Disney, and even some lessons you (and your kids) can take away as well.

This week, we'll look at ten things you never knew about Walt Disney's brother, Roy O. Disney, including personal and professional stories, and the important yet often overlooked legacy he left behind.

We continue our celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, as we pick up our conversation about not just the current state of Walt Disney World, but what's new now, and coming soon. We'll also discuss Walt Disney World's future, and I share some of my personal predictions (and maybe a bit of a wish list) of what I think we will see coming to the parks... including some that I believe will be here sooner rather than later.

Join us at the newly-opened Steakhouse 71 at Disney's Contemporary Resort for a live review of this family-friendly steakhouse which gives guests a taste and feel of Disney heritage and 70's nostalgia with a menu that offers a nod to days gone by, and Walt Disney himself.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, we will look at its past, present, and future, by exploring its history and what we remember, miss, and love; by looking at what's new and what we are enjoying most right now; and what we are most excited for and even predict for its future.

We continue our look through the legacy of Star Wars as we examine Part 2 of our Top Ten Most Important Moments in Star Wars History. We discuss iconic movie lines and scenes, the one person who defined Star Wars, the importance and impact of The Mandalorian, Star Wars "in real life," plus other individuals, characters, and surprises before I ask you to share your thoughts.

We celebrate the legacy of Star Wars as we examine The Ten Most Important Moments in Star Wars History. From its earliest origins in the mind of George Lucas to the big and small screens, parks, toys, what's new and next, there are entries on our list that might not only surprise you, but touch and connect with even the most casual Star Wars fan.

We recap and review our cruise on the Disney Dream, including what's new, what's different, what to expect, and what you need to know.

Former Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Theron Skees joins me this week to discuss his career at WDI that includes work at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney Springs, and Disney Cruise Line. Theron shares stories about the path to becoming an Imagineer, cultural differences and challenges in the overseas parks, the stories behind the stories of Disney Springs, creativity, craftsmanship, storytelling, and much more. He also discusses how to apply some of the lessons he learned at Disney to our own lives and career paths, and offers guidance to anyone looking to start their own journey to becoming an Imagineer.

We continue our look into the Top Ten Art Pieces in Walt Disney World. From the parks to the attractions and resorts, we explore art that doesn't exist just on canvas or walls,  but art that exists in three dimensions, and in a wide spectrum of mediums.

Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder, but I'm sure we can agree that there is an abundance of beautiful art located throughout Walt Disney World, however it is we define what art may be. So this week, we'll look at the Top Ten Art Pieces in Walt Disney World's parks, attractions, and resorts, and hopefully introduce you to some you may not have even considered as art before. Plus, we share the never before revealed true story about one of Walt Disney World's most iconic, yet hidden literal and figurative gems.

Size matters not as we live review the Pym Test Kitchen in Avengers Campus with a team of heroes whose superpowers are taste-testing the entire menu.

Former Walt Disney World Vice President and Disneyland Paris opening team manager Dan Cockerell joins me once again to share even MORE secrets and stories from the Disney Parks, including tales from Paris and Walt Disney World you've never heard before, as well as nostalgia, Walt in the parks, practical advice, and much more!