{"podcast":{"title":"WDW Radio: Your Guide to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!","slug":"wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149","podcast_index_feed_id":745149,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/wdwradio/","website_url":"https://www.wdwradio.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9e1f73f0-0552-47e7-a828-2e08d9c0fc34/WDW-Radio-Logo-2026-v2.jpg","author":"Lou Mongello - Disney Expert","episode_count":1048,"summary":"WDW Radio is the award-winning Disney podcast that brings the magic of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars to life. Since 2005, hosted by Lou Mongello – Disney expert, author, speaker, and Podcast Hall of Fame inductee – has been your trusted guide through the parks and beyond. Each week, tune in for Disney news, vacation planning tips, interviews, trivia, deep dives into Disney history, attraction and dining reviews, hidden park secrets, and more. From first-timer visitors to lifelong fans, this family-friendly podcast shares the tips, stories, secrets, and insights to help you plan smarter, experience more, and feel the magic like never before. Voted Best Travel Podcast 9 years in a row, WDW Radio also features a blog, videos, live shows, community meetups, group cruises, and special Disney fan events around the world. WDW Radio has welcomed legendary guests including Julie Andrews, Tony Baxter, Marty Sklar, Alan Menken, Richard Sherman, Paige O’Hara, Jodi Benson, Kevin Feige, Ashley Eckstein, and countless Imagineers, Cast Members, actors, producers, and creators who bring Disney magic to life. Explore Lou’s books (Walt Disney World Trivia,…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T12:18:51.425388+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149"},"episode":{"title":"869 · How Disney Magic Changed Baseball - Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas","slug":"869-how-disney-magic-changed-baseball-jesse-cole-and-the-savannah-bananas","published_at":"2026-06-08T18:43:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/869-how-disney-magic-changed-baseball-jesse-cole-and-the-savannah-bananas","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149","url":"https://wdwradio.captivate.fm/episode/869-how-disney-magic-changed-baseball-jesse-cole-and-the-savannah-bananas","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/878cfdd5-de5b-4735-84e0-9ae9f6c07bfe.mp3","summary":"869 · How Disney Magic Changed Baseball - Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas What happens when someone takes Walt Disney's philosophy and applies it far beyond Disney? In this episode, I sit down with J esse Cole , founder of the Savannah Bananas and creator of Banana Ball , during their sold-out appearance at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports. What began as a conversation about baseball quickly became something much deeper. Jesse shares how Disney shaped him as a child, the unforgettable Typhoon Lagoon experience that still influences his leadership today, and why Walt Disney's principles of innovation, storytelling, attention to detail, and relentless \"plussing\" have become foundational to Banana Ball's explosive success. We also hear from Disney Sports Vice President Adam Ball about why Banana Ball and Disney make such a natural fit. This conversation isn't about baseball. It's about creating unforgettable experiences, embracing criticism, taking bold risks, building culture, and putting people first. Whether you're a Disney fan, entrepreneur, creator, leader, or someone pursuing a dream, the lessons in this episode are powerful, practical, and deeply inspiring. In this episode you'll discover: How Disney influenced Jesse Cole's vision The surprising connection between Walt Disney and Banana Ball Why fan-first thinking changes everything The importance of \"plussing\" every experience Lessons in leadership, innovation, and resilience Why criticism may be a sign you're doing something meaningful Jesse Cole - Instagram The Savannah Bananas - Instagram - YouTube 📣 Comment in the WDW Radio Clubhouse or 📞 Call the Voicemail: 407-900-9391 ✈️ Looking to visit a Disney Park, Disney Cruise Line, or any vacation destination around the world? 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