{"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":"871 · The Most Surprising Hotel Near Walt Disney World: My ette Hotel Review","slug":"871-the-most-surprising-hotel-near-walt-disney-world-my-ette-hotel-review","published_at":"2026-06-30T23:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/871-the-most-surprising-hotel-near-walt-disney-world-my-ette-hotel-review","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/871-the-most-surprising-hotel-near-walt-disney-world-my-ette-hotel-review","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7e8f215b-388b-4072-80e4-2e20ecc0c003.mp3","summary":"871 · 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. 📣 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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