# 871 Β· The Most Surprising Hotel Near Walt Disney World: My ette Hotel Review Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/871-the-most-surprising-hotel-near-walt-disney-world-my-ette-hotel-review Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/871-the-most-surprising-hotel-near-walt-disney-world-my-ette-hotel-review.md Podcast: [WDW Radio: Your Guide to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149) Published: 2026-06-30T23:25:00+00:00 Episode link: https://wdwradio.captivate.fm/episode/871-the-most-surprising-hotel-near-walt-disney-world-my-ette-hotel-review Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7e8f215b-388b-4072-80e4-2e20ecc0c003.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/episodes/871-the-most-surprising-hotel-near-walt-disney-world-my-ette-hotel-review Duration seconds: 3139 ## Resource 871 Β· The Most Surprising Hotel Near Walt Disney World: My ette Hotel Review One of the most exclusive hotel awards on the planet - harder to earn than a Michelin star, given to less than 1% of hotels worldwide - belongs to a boutique property sitting just one mile from Disney's Animal Kingdom. Yet most Disney fans have never heard of it. Lou Mongello has stayed at virtually every Disney resort and countless hotels around the world, always believing that where you stay shapes the entire tone of a vacation. So when he was invited to experience ette Hotel, he wasn't quite sure what to expect. What he discovered surprised him. In WDW Radio #871, Lou shares his complete, honest review of ette Hotel - from the beautifully designed rooms and Michelin Key recognition to hospitality that echoes the Disney philosophy of "everything speaks." He also dives into one of the best meals he's had in a very long time at Salt & The Cellar, and why the restaurant alone may be worth the trip. Plus, what makes this property different, who it's perfect for, and why it may be one of Central Florida's most overlooked luxury experiences. If you've ever wondered whether stepping outside the Disney bubble could actually enhance your Walt Disney World vacation, this episode might surprise you as much as the hotel surprised Lou. πŸ“£ Comment in the WDW Radio Clubhouse or πŸ“ž Call the Voicemail: 407-900-9391 ✈️ Looking to visit a Disney Park, Disney Cruise Line, or any vacation destination around the world? Let our friends at Mouse Fan Travel help you with expert planning at no cost to you! - visit MouseFanTravel.com πŸ“¬ Stay Connected: - Subscribe for email updates + get my FREE Disney book! - Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube 🎧 Explore More: WDWRadio.com - Blog, archives, podcasts, and more… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/episodes/871-the-most-surprising-hotel-near-walt-disney-world-my-ette-hotel-review/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/871-the-most-surprising-hotel-near-walt-disney-world-my-ette-hotel-review.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.