841 · 23 Takeaways from Destination D23 2025
WDW Radio: Your Guide to the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!
Lou Mongello - Disney Expert
4.8 • 3.2K Ratings
🗓️ 2 September 2025
⏱️ 134 minutes
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Summary
The biggest Disney fan event of the year, D23’s Destination D23 2025, delivered history and heritage, stories and surprises, parks and people, performances and passion. Over three unforgettable days at Walt Disney World, Disney fans came together to celebrate the past, present, and future of the magic we love.
This week on WDW Radio, we recap the 23 biggest takeaways from Destination D23 2025 - from emotional tributes to bold Disney Parks announcements, hidden details to historic reveals - and even (what I think is) one big surprise hiding in plain sight that no one is talking about, but I believe is a sign of what’s to come.
More than just news, we will explore what these moments mean for the future of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Plus, Pixar, and Marvel - and for the incredible community of fans around the world.
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| 0:00.0 | Ladies and gentlemen, the creator of Mickey Mouse and the silly symphony cartoons, Mr. Walt Disney. |
| 0:10.2 | They have selected you to fill our quota, and they'll haunt you until you return. |
| 0:20.6 | What do we do? |
| 0:22.5 | We swim. |
| 0:23.4 | Right. |
| 0:24.9 | My daughter, Ariel, has been up to the surface again. |
| 0:28.8 | Somebody's got to nail that girl's fins to defloor. |
| 0:31.7 | Oh, sir. |
| 0:32.7 | You know, you're probably surprised to see me here, aren't you? |
| 0:35.8 | But then there's probably a lot of places you'd be surprised to see me when you think about it. |
| 0:39.4 | At Destination D23, 2025, fans were treated to big announcements, emotional moments, and unforgettable surprises. |
| 0:56.1 | But beyond the headlines, there were deeper stories, important reveals, meaningful takeaways, |
| 1:01.8 | and even one announcement, I think, that's hiding in plain sight that no one is talking about. |
| 1:07.7 | But what I believe is a sign of what's to come. |
| 1:10.9 | This week, we're going to recap the event, explore what it all means in so many ways, |
| 1:16.1 | and uncover the 23 biggest takeaways you need to know from this year's Destination D23. |
| 1:22.7 | Hello, my friend, and welcome to WW Radio, your guide to the Disney parks and experiences around the world. |
| 1:29.5 | I am Lou Mangelo and this is show number 841. |
| 1:32.6 | And whether this is your first time listening, thank you, or you've been with me since the very beginning more than 20 years ago. |
| 1:38.6 | Welcome back and more importantly, welcome home. |
| 1:41.1 | Don't forget to be part of the community and conversation over at www.com |
| 1:45.5 | slash clubhouse, be part of the conversation and watch and chat every Wednesday night at |
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