Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

Well, well, well...what have we here? Why, it's another episode exploring one of our favorite Disney movies. Yep! With the Spooky Season upon us and the Holiday Season right around the corner, we thought this would be the perfect time to take an in-depth look at an amazing Halloween/Holiday masterpiece. What's this? Yes! It's A Deep Dive Into The Nightmare Before Christmas. Michelle again brings her always amazing research to the show to share interesting information and fun facts about the making of this unique film. Whether you already adore this film or have never even seen it, we're sure you'll get some fantastic insight that will take your next (or first) viewing to another haunting level! Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our Deep Dive Into The Nightmare Before Christmas, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss Moana setting sail at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and your chance to get that Disneyland Magic Key pass you've had your eye on. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We've been happy DVC members for years but realize it's not right for everybody. We also know that many people have a lot of questions about the program. So, this week, we're going to try to answer those for you as we discuss Everything You Want To Know About Disney Vacation Club. We delve into much of the information about Disney's official timeshare program and tell you about the costs, perks, pros & cons. We'll also share why it was right for us and why you may want to look more into the possibility of Staying Magical Year After Year. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our discussion of Everything You Want To Know About Disney Vacation Club, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about a somewhat controversial and very expensive theme park add-on that was announced this week. Speaking of Disney Vacation Club, we learned of an interesting DVC membership bonus program that we may be interested in. And we discuss this year's list of Candlelight Processional narrators and new spaces aboard one of Disney Cruise Line's new ships, the Disney Adventure. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's been a few weeks since we've brought you a musically themed episode. Well, we're going to rectify that on this week's episode as we bring you our lists of songs that may have a tremendous amount of meaning included within them. That's right! You guessed it! We're counting down Our 5 Favorite Disney Songs With A Message. Whether their meaning strikes us personally, or on more of a global scale, all of these tunes are not only fantastic, they also say something very important. Listen and see if our lists match yours and if you get the same message we take from them. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our lists of Our 5 Favorite Disney Songs With A Message, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the wonderful news that a guest-favorite parade looks like it will be coming back to the Disneyland Resort. And we tell you when Magic Key Holders will get to preview an adventure through the Bayou with Tiana at The Happiest Place On Earth. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We were lucky enough last week to experience a few new things at The Most Magical Place On Earth last weekend. And, this week, we're telling you all about it as we take A Look At The New Fort Wilderness Cabins and other new Walt Disney World Additions. We share everything we experienced with these newly reimagined rooms, tell you how they compare to the previous versions, and discuss whether or not we would stay there again. We also give our takes on the new menu at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe and what we thought about the redone Country Bear Musical Jamboree. Believe us, we have thoughts on them all and we can't wait to share them. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we finish taking A Look At The New Fort Wilderness Cabins, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share discounts coming soon to the Disney Parks on both coasts. And we tell you why we may be soon returning to the Kingdom of Genovia. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

With Inside Out 2 debuting on Disney+ this week, we thought this would be the perfect time to get in touch with our emotions. So, we decided to explore some of our favorite portions of the amazing films from one of our favorite studios. That's right! We're counting down Our 5 Favorite Emotional Pixar Moments. Whether they make you smile, laugh, or cry, there are so many pieces of these movies and shorts that trigger all of the feelings. We'll list the ones that touch our hearts the most. See if our lists match yours! Disney News Stories of the Week Once we finish counting down Our 5 Favorite Emotional Pixar Moments, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about an exciting new holiday-themed tour getting set to debut at EPCOT. Speaking of that park, we also tell you which Guardian is getting set to return to Walt Disney World's Galaxy. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Michelle is back with another of her amazing research pieces that we know you love. This time, she's telling us all about The Majesty of Disney Castles From Abroad. She shares interesting information and fun facts about the gorgeous Disney Castles that can be found in countries around the world. Be sure to take notes because you will definitely learn something new about these amazing and beautiful pieces of Disney Parks architecture. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we finish learning all about The Majesty of Disney Castles From Abroad, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share important dates you will want to know if you have an interest in the new Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort. We also tell you about Disney's newest ship's journey toward open water. There's a new menu at a guest-favorite Magic Kingdom dining spot. And we discuss a big change at the top of Walt Disney Animation. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're fresh off of our back-to-back sailing aboard the Disney Magic and we couldn't wait to tell you all about it. Yep! This week's show is Our Magic-al Disney Cruise Recap. We discuss all the fun we had onboard and in port, including our two stops at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. You'll definitely want to listen in as we share our thoughts about Disney Cruise Line's newest private destination and all the other experiences from the cruise. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we finish sharing Our Magic-al Disney Cruise Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the 2025 dates for Disney Vacation Club's Moonlight Magic events. And we tell you about a new way to experience fireworks at Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Many know about all of the fabulous destinations Disney Cruise Line visits. However, what we may like the most is all the unique and interesting you can do on the ship without ever disembarking. And, this week, we're telling you all about it. Yep! We're discussing Disney Cruise Onboard Fun. Find out about so many of the amazing things there are to do the next time you sail with Captains Minnie & Mickey. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we finish sharing our favorite pieces of Disney Cruise Onboard Fun, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about the upcoming Walt Disney World show that will have villains taking center stage. And we tell you why you will soon be standing by for TRON. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We were lucky enough to recently make a couple of quick visits to the Walt Disney World Resort for some tremendously fun events. And, this week, we're telling all about it. So, come along as we discuss the great times we experienced at Moonlight Magic And Epcot Fun. We share all the details about our exciting DVC evening party at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Michelle tells you about the tasty Food & Wine Festival treats she sampled on Friday. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we finish telling you all about Moonlight Magic And Epcot Fun, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about many of the exciting new additions coming to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Then, we fill you in on when you'll have the first chance to sail aboard one of Disney Cruise Line's exciting new ships. And, it's never too early to talk about the Holiday Season at The Happiest Place On Earth. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

In this episode, we're celebrating a film that is arguably the best live-action movie Disney has ever created which also happens to be having a massive birthday. That's right! This week we're doing A 60th Anniversary Deep Dive Into Mary Poppins. Michelle brings her always outstanding research back to the podcast as we look into what it took to make this incredible film. Join us as she shares interesting stories and fun facts about our favorite Magical Nanny! Disney News Stories of the Week Once complete our segment focusing on A 60th Anniversary Deep Dive Into Mary Poppins, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share newly released details about the new DVC tower that's coming to Disney's Polynesian Resort. We also discuss the revelations about the new spaces head to Disney Cruise Line's first ship that will be sailing from Singapore. And we talk about Marvel's Vision for the future. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We couldn't be more excited because, this week, we're joined by some amazing authors/historians who just released a phenomenal book. We hope you'll come along as we spend the show Discussing Walt Disney & El Grupo In Latin America With The Authors; Ted Thomas, JB Kaufman & Didier Ghez. These three men did an incredible job digging up photos, facts, and interesting tidbits that are included in this beautiful monograph that follows Walt and El Grupo's 1941 journey through South America. They bless us with their time and share the details behind the book's creation and fascinating stories about the famous trip. They even provide us with some exclusive info about more wonderful things they've uncovered during their research. You won't want to miss this episode, for sure! If you'd like to learn more about the Hyperion Historical Alliance, you can find their information here. To purchase this and many of the other beautiful HHA works, head to StuartNGBooks.com. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we finish Discussing Walt Disney & El Grupo In Latin America With The Authors, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some of the dishes we're excited to sample at the upcoming Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. We also talk about changes to Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World and the new Coco-themed show heading to the Disneyland Resort. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

As we expected, so many interesting and exciting things came out of this weekend's big Disney convention in Anaheim. And we're going to talk about it all. We'll share our thoughts and opinions as we spend this episode Discussing D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Announcements. There's a lot to unpack here and we'll talk about it all as we break down all the big news we received over the last couple of days, with our own signature bit of Hyperion Positivity to go with it. Once we finish up our time Discussing D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Announcements, you'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Today's just happens to tie right in with our main topic. So, stick around for that. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We love everything about the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. And, as we're sure you already know, we love Disney, as well. So, we started thinking about how we could possibly do a show that combines both of those amazing things. Well, for this week's episode, we're doing just that. It's our Disney Character Olympics. We tell you which Disney Characters we'd like to see perform in the Olympics and which event would be their specialty. Listen and see if our lists and some of the fantastic lists from our friends match yours! Disney News Stories of the Week Once we finish our Disney Character Olympics segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we run through many of the amazing announcements about what's to come aboard the Disney Destiny and when you'll have the chance to sail aboard the spectacular Disney Cruise Line ship. We also discuss the recently announced theme for runDisney's 2025 Springtime Surprise Race weekend. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

You've told us in the past how much you love our "5 Favorite" lists, especially when they involve music. In previous episodes, we've used those to discuss songs from many different genres. However, there's one fan-favorite Disney media platform that we've never really focused on. Well, that changes today. Because, this week, we're bringing you Our 5 Favorite Disney Channel Themes songs. So many fantastic tunes have come from this classic television station that has brought us tons of amazing content over the years. Find out which of those are our make our lists and see if they match yours. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we finish the lists of Our 5 Favorite Disney Channel Theme Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss all the interesting Marvel announcements that came out of Comic-Con including a fan-favorite actor returning to the MCU but not in the way most people expected. And we share all the fun ways you can experience Deadpool and Wolverine in the Disney Parks. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We loved Inside Out 2 and, apparently, so does the rest of the world. So, we thought we'd look deeper at this smash-hit film and why it's struck such a chord with so many of us. Better yet, we're joined by a few people who we think will offer an even more interesting perspective on the theme and story of this amazing movie. That's right, we're doing An Emotion-Filled Look At Inside Out 2 with a Social Worker/Therapist, a Father, and a Teenager. They bring their diverse and fascinating views to the show as we explore the importance of this amazing piece of art. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our Emotion-Filled Look At Inside Out 2, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this week's episode, we share the new records the Walt Disney Company set as they get set for an exciting television awards season. We also tell you what Disneyland quick-service dining spot is set to make a "bear-y" interesting theme change. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're continuing our look at what it might be like if some of the best pieces of the Disney Parks around the world found their way to America. This week, it's all about Japan with our What If...? Tokyo Disney Resort Attractions Came To The U.S. Parks. We'll share what rides we'd love to see come to Disneyland or Walt Disney World and tell you where we think they'd fit the best. If you're looking for more info on the Tokyo Disney Resort from some people who recently visited, be sure to check out this previous episode, as well! Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our look at What If...? Tokyo Disney Resort Attractions Came To The U.S. Parks, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we give you yet another reason why a visit to Japan should be on your Disney Bucket List. And we discuss the announcement of the full list of panels coming to this year's D23: Ultimate Disney Event. You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

You've probably felt the temperatures outside. There's no question. We're definitely in the middle of Summer. So, that had us thinking. What if we did an episode about Summertime At Disney 2024? And that's just what we're talking about this week. We'll discuss all the many new and returning things that are back for Summer at the Walt Disney World Resort so you'll be ready for your next trip. We'll also delve into our imaginations and design our perfect Summertime Day at Disneyland and Disney World complete with the perfect seasonal attractions, dining experience, attraction, and entertainment. Find out how we're gonna beat the heat in the parks and see if our choices match yours! Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our look at Summertime At Disney 2024, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the new and refreshed spaces coming to the Disney Dream. Next, we share the stellar lineup of bands coming to this year's Eat To The Beat series at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. And, if you love Disney and helping people plan their magical vacations, we tell you why this may be just the week for you! Oh, and you'll also learn why we have dubbed the next 12 months as "The Year of Lin"! Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Believe it or not, it's the 4th of July this week and we were looking for ways to celebrate that on this week's episode. It also so happens that we haven't done a topic involving Marvel characters in quite a while. So, we decided this would be a fantastic time to put those both together. That's right, this show is all about Marvel Patriots & Veterans - A 4th Of July Celebration. We answer questions we pick out of a bin and attribute some of the key aspects of the holiday to our favorite superheroes. We hope you play along as we have a fun discussion about how these characters tie into this very American holiday. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our look at Marvel Patriots & Veterans - A 4th Of July Celebration, we recap last weekend's visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. We tell you all about our experience at the D23 Celebration of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. And we give more thoughts on EPCOT's newly opened ComuniCore Hall. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we say goodbye to Genie+ and hello to Lightning Lane Multi-Pass. We also share more amazing details about the next two magical Disney Cruise Line ships. And, while it may be only June, it's never too early to start talking about the Holiday Season at Disney Parks. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's hard to believe but Disney musicals have blessed the world's stages for 3 decades. And, on this week's episode, we celebrate that with the show that started it all; 30 Years Of Disney On Broadway - Beauty And The Beast. Michelle brings her always outstanding research to the show as we explore the beginnings of one of New York's longest-running shows and explore its history with fascinating stories and fun facts. She even tells you how Disney played a huge helping-hand in restoring Times Square to its former glory. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our look at 30 Years Of Disney On Broadway - Beauty And The Beast, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about some special days ahead for Disney Vacation Club Members. We also tell you which classic attraction is getting set to reopen at the Disneyland Resort. And we share other spooky season fun that will be arriving in just a couple of months at The Happiest Place On Earth. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're getting you all set for your first of next high seas sailing with a topic we're calling; You Booked A Disney Cruise. So, What Comes Next? Michelle is an expert Disney Cruise planner and she'll share her insight on what steps you need to take to get you set for the vacation of your dreams. What do you need to bring? Michelle has the answers. What are the important dates I need to know? She'll tell you that too. We'll have everything you need to know from the time you book until the moment you step onboard that beautiful Disney ship. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our "You Booked A Disney Cruise. So, What Comes Next?" portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, Michelle had the chance to visit the new CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. She'll tell you her thoughts on the new area. We share the date that you'll get the chance to check out a reimagined classic Magic Kingdom attraction that is coming up "beary" soon. We discuss the new DVC lounge that's coming to Walt Disney World. And emotions are running high because Pixar has a new hit on its hands. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's a bit hard to believe it's been 6 years since we started this podcast but here we are. And, this week, our show is all about celebrating that with Our 6th Anniversary Extravaganza. We discuss what's come from this podcast over this and the previous 5 years and talk about what's ahead for the show. We're even joined by several of our dearest friends who passed along their well wishes to the show. So, come along for the party because you never know what's in store for the Hyperion Adventures Podcast aside from a seemingly endless supply of positivity. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our segment focusing on Our 6th Anniversary Extravaganza, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we give you our impressions on Disney Cruise Line's newest private destination welcoming its first guests. We also celebrate Donald Duck's 90th Birthday. And we tell you about a few more details of the new DVC tower Disney's Polynesian Resort that were shared this week. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Last weekend, we were lucky enough to spend several days enjoying some time at The Most Magical Place On Earth and we can't wait to tell you all about it. That's right! This week we're recapping Our Memorial Day Weekend Walt Disney World Trip. Our visit was filled with several new Disney experiences and a few that we haven't done in a long time so there's a lot to discuss. And, trust us, we share a bunch of details. So, come along and join us as we share all the fun and frolicking we did during our wonderful time at the parks and resorts. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our segment revisiting Our Memorial Day Weekend Walt Disney World Trip, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the recently announced themes for Disneyland's 2025 runDisney Race Weekend. We also share a few more details about a classic Magic Kingdom attraction that is currently being reimagined. And a new Disney Animation teaser trailer sets a new record. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This weekend's show happens to drop in the middle of two important holidays. Obviously, it's Memorial Day but it's also the anniversary of the first time we visited A Galaxy Far, Far Away on the big screen. So, we thought this would be a great time to combine both and talk all about Star Wars Fallen Heroes. And whenever we talk Star Wars, you know we like to bring on our amazing friends Pat & Charles from the ConverSWations Podcast to the show. Join us for an interesting look into many of the important characters who sacrificed themselves for the betterment of the entire universe. Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our segment focusing on Star Wars Fallen Heroes, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about an important temporary closure notice that you'll want to hear about if you're a DVC member. We, also, tell you exciting news about Marvel's Vision for an upcoming Disney+ series. And we tell you which popular attraction will be reopening soon at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. As we mentioned in the episode, be sure to check out the amazing music from our wonderful friends, and Disney Cruise Line performers, Soul Duo on YouTube and Facebook. You won't be disappointed! If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

If you know us, then you also know that the food is one of our favorite reasons for visiting the Disney Parks and Resorts. We all have experience with some of the more classic "theme park foods" that Disney has to offer. However, there are a lot of wonderful, unique, and flavorful dishes to be found that you might not even know about. So, we thought we'd explore those with A Journey Through Adventurous Disney Dining. We'll tell you some of the more "wild" dishes that are our favorites. Maybe they'll become yours too! Disney News Stories of the Week Once we complete our segment focusing on A Journey Through Adventurous Disney Dining, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share more details about how you'll get your chance to experience Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World. Speaking of The Most Magical Place On Earth, we tell you more about the all-new drone show that's set to debut this week at Disney Springs. And there are a couple of interesting things happening at Disneyland's Pixar Place Hotel that you'll want to hear about. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Last weekend happened to be the official-unofficial holiday for all things from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. Of course, we're talking about May The Fourth Be With You. Well, we just happened to be lucky enough to spend that day at Disney's Hollywood Studios. So, for this week's show, we're talking all about Celebrating Star Wars Day At Walt Disney World. We'll share all the out-of-this-world fun, food, and sights we experienced in and around Star Wars Galaxy's Edge on that fantastic day. We'll even extend our coverage to our stay at Disney's Riviera Resort and a little Cinco de Mayo visit to EPCOT. Once we complete our recap of Celebrating Star Wars Day At Walt Disney World, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the breaking news about when Tiana's Bayou Adventure will be opening in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. We also tell you about some new details about the new DVC tower coming to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. And we share lots of not-so-scary fun coming to The Most Magical Place On Earth and Disney Cruise Line this spooky season. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or if you'd like us to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week’s episode just happens to take place on the holiday that celebrates all things Mexico; Cinco de Mayo. With that being the case, we figured this would be the perfect time to take a look at a Pixar film that does the same thing. You guessed it. We’re doing a Cinco de Mayo Celebration of Disney/Pixar’s Coco. We’ll explore the beauty of the film, its themes and provide some fun facts about one of our all-time favorite animated movies. Once we complete our Cinco de Mayo Celebration of Disney/Pixar’s Coco, it’s time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share lots of new details about Disney Cruise Line’s next private destination. And we tell you about a couple of offers that will definitely be of interest to you if a trip to The Happiest Place On Earth is in your Summer plans. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or if you'd like us to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's that time of year again! April is almost over but, before we wrap up the month, we need to get to another in our series of very popular episodes that open the floor to you. That's right! It's time for Our 5th Annual Ask Us Anything Show. You always come up with the most creative questions for us and this year is no different. So, listen in and find out our responses to your fun and fantastic queries about Disney and our personal lives. Once we wrap up Our 5th Annual Ask Us Anything portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the week. In this episode, we share the dates and a few details for EPCOT's next tasty festival. And we tell you what popular attraction is getting set for a re-theme in one of Disney's Asian Parks. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or if you'd like us to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week just happens to coincide with the holiday that celebrates all things great about our planet. That's right! Monday is Earth Day! So, we thought we'd kick off the festivities with a look at several of the ways Disney helps care for the Earth while ensuring your trip, visit or vacation stay just as magical. We call it It's a Small World: Sustaining Disney Magic Through Conservation. Michelle takes you behind the scenes to explore the many ways our favorite theme parks and cruise lines are working to make the world just a little bit greener. Once we complete our look at It's A Small World: Sustaining Disney Magic Through Conservation, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you how Disneyland took another big step forward toward expanding its theme park presence. We also share details about a couple of exciting tours that are soon returning to The Happiest Place On Earth. And a Walt Disney World dining establishment received a couple of well-deserved, enormous honors. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We've done this in the past and you've told us you really loved the topic. So, we decided it was time to delve back into another decade of music. We've done the '80s and '90s but, for this episode, we thought we'd go back even farther. That's right! This week we're doing '70s Hits We Wish Were Disney Songs. No matter what genre of music you enjoy, there was some fantastic music during that period. Find out what songs we think could fit right in with a Disney Attraction, Nighttime Spectacular, or Film. Once we complete our look at '70s Hits We Wish Were Disney Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share many of the changes that are coming to a reimagined park at Disneyland Paris. Including, a new park name. We also explore changes that are coming to the DAS program that could affect your next visit to the U.S. parks. And we tell you the dates for when D23 will be heading to South America. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we received the chance to see for ourselves some of the amazing advancements in a particular component that can make or break any Disney Attraction. They are the pieces that often represent the characters and make the stories come to life. Of course, we're talking about Audio-Animatronics. They are such important parts of so many theme park experiences and we're going to explore them in this show as we discuss The Artistry Of Disney's Audio-Animatronics. Michelle, once again, provides us with some of her always outstanding research as she shares stories, information, and fun facts about these amazing pieces of art, storytelling, and ingenuity. Once we finish up our look at The Artistry Of Disney's Audio-Animatronics, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss the results of this week's Walt Disney Company shareholders meeting. While there wasn't a lot of new information for Disney Parks fans at that time, there was a lot of exciting news that came out the next day. Of course, we'll discuss it. And we'll talk all about the exciting additions from A Galaxy Far, Far Away that are debuting at Disneyland for The Season of the Force. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're back with another in our series that asks, what would it be like if things from Disney Parks around the world came to the United States? And, this time, we decided to focus on the most recent addition to the Asian parks. You guessed it! In this episode we ask What If...? Shanghai Disney Attractions Came To The U.S. Parks? Find out what we feel would be perfect additions to Walt Disney World and/or Disneyland and where we think they'd fit, best. Listen and see if you agree with our selections. Once we complete our What If...? Shanghai Disney Attractions Came To The U.S. Parks portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we give an update on Disney Cruise Line's next amazing ship. Then, we tell you how Walt Disney World is improving some of the most used forms of park transportation. And we tell you about a Marvel-ous new addition that is coming to the Tokyo Disney Resort. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Disney does so many things well in their Parks, Resorts, and Cruise Ships. But the one thing they may do better than anything else is draw the youthful side out of every one of their guests. And, this week, we're exploring that by discussing Channeling Your Inner Child At Disney. Find out how they successfully make bring out the kid in us during every visit. We'll also share the specific things we experience in Disney Parks that make us feel like we're 8 years old all over again. Once we complete our discussion about Channeling Your Inner Child At Disney, it's time for a very jam-packed Disney Stories of the Week segment. In this episode, we share new details about the Ultimate Disney Fan Event happening this year in Anaheim. Disney Cruise Line surprises us all with news about yet another beautiful new ship. We tell you when the last of the construction walls will be coming down in the center of Epcot. We talk about a new drone show coming to Walt Disney World. And Akaking finally gets the high ground. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This just happens to be our 300th official episode. It also happens to coincide with two of our best friends in the Disney Community just returning from a visit to one of our favorite places in the entire world. So, we thought we'd celebrate this landmark episode by inviting them to the show to tell us all about it. Yep! This week, we're discussing Keenan & Rachael's Disneyland Adventure. Find out what these wonderful people thought about their first-ever trip to The Happiest Place On Earth. Once we complete our recap of Keenan & Rachael's Disneyland Adventure, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you all about the new Disney Cruise Line Summer 2025 itineraries that were recently released. That includes an itinerary that will be of special interest to Disney Vacation Club members. We also share details about Pixar Fest that will soon be coming to the Disneyland Resort. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We just got back from our recent Disney vacation and couldn't wait to tell you about the Marvel-ous time we had. (See what we did there?) That's right! This week's episode is Our Marvel Day At Sea Disney Cruise Recap. We fill you in on all the superheroic food, fun, and entertainment we enjoyed aboard the Disney Dream. And we tell you whether or not you should think about making this themed adventure your next Disney Cruise. Once we complete Our Marvel Day At Sea Disney Cruise Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share how you will soon be able to explore all new destinations from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. And we tell you what underrated Disney+ animated show will soon be returning for season 2. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

For this episode, we thought we'd explore all the obvious, and not-so-obvious, ways Disney makes you a part of their rides. Yep! We're taking a look Beyond The Attraction: Disney Parks Interactive Experiences. We'll share many of the fantastic ways the Disney Imagineers have made their rides and shows that much better by adding that secret ingredient: You! Find out some of our favorites and discover interesting ways they've enhanced your park-going entertainment. Once we complete our look Beyond The Attraction: Disney Parks Interactive Experiences, Michelle gives you a quick look at her brief visit to Walt Disney World for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Find out what floral fun and food she had the chance to check out. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this show, we tell you about where and when you'll have the chance to check out some of your favorite Disney friends in stunning new outfits. We also tell you about a fantastic new perk coming in 2025 for those planning a Walt Disney World vacation. And we talk about a lovely tribute to a Disney Legend that is coming to Disney Cruise Line's newest ship. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! We would also like to know if we missed any of your favorite interactive experiences. Feel free to let us know on any of our socials or Contact Us through our website. Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

You've told us many times, some of your favorite episodes are the ones that focus on music. Well, it has been too long since we've done one of those. So, we've decided it was high time for another one. But what to talk about? We thought about it for a while and finally decided to combine two of our favorite things; theme park rides and music. That's right! This week's main topic is Our 5 Favorite Disney Attraction Songs. There are so many tunes that subtly, and not so subtly, enhance your ride-going experience. We count down the ones we love the most and tell you why. Listen and see if our selections match yours! Once we complete the list of Our 5 Favorite Disney Attraction Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you which modern version of an attraction is set to return while the classic version closes, only to reopen soon in another location. We also share a few details about an upcoming runDisney race weekend. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

With Monday being President's Day, we figured this would be a good time to celebrate all things presidential in the U.S. Disney Parks. And there could be no better way to do that than with another fantastic deep dive by Michelle. We call it, Disney's Presidential Showcase Revealed. Find out the history, information, and fun facts about how Disney celebrates current and former Commander In Chiefs in the parks. Once we complete our exploration of Disney's Presidential Showcase Revealed, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we pass along details about when you can secure tickets to special Disneyland Nites in A Galaxy Far, Far Away. Also, a highly anticipated attraction will be opening sooner than expected ad Walt Disney World. The cast of a highly anticipated Marvel team is revealed. And, is one of our favorite Disney animated films getting set to head to Broadway? As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Last weekend, we were lucky enough to attend an amazing Central Florida fan event that we've been excited about for a long time. And, this week, we're telling you all bout it with our episode that we titled Megacon Orlando - Fantasy, Fun & Friendship. Find out all about our experience over the weekend including details of the interesting panels we attended. We also give you tips you may want to know if you plan to attend in the future and tell you if we'll be coming back in 2025 Once we complete the Megacon Orlando - Fantasy, Fun & Friendship portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share many of the exciting news that came out of this week's Walt Disney Company earnings call. We also tell you which guest-favorite restaurant is getting set to re-open at the Walt Disney World Resort and which water park is coming back, as well. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

One thing we’ve noticed that is a regular theme throughout Disney films and shows is the concept of bringing together groups of people who find a strong bond that isn’t always based on blood. It’s a huge part of many of the franchises we love. And we thought this would be a great time to talk about it with one of our favorite people who knows all about this topic. That’s right, for this week’s show, we’re talking all about Disney Found Families with Tony the Disney Dad. We discuss some of our favorite films that focus on this theme and share why we think it’s so important. As Tony mentioned on the show, if you have any interest in looking into becoming a Foster Parent, the National Foster Parent Association is a great place to start. Once we complete our chat about Disney Found Families with Tony the Disney Dad, it’s time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details of the newly reimaged hotel that just had its grand re-opening at the Disneyland Resort. And, although we are a Disney-focused podcast, we had to talk about all the Epic stuff that was announced at Universal Orlando. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Last weekend, we were excited to visit The Most Magical Place On Earth to experience one of our favorite events. We're talking about the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. We had big plans to try lots of the amazing and creative food offerings available throughout the park. However, once we arrived, we realized we were going to have to do a lot of shifting of our plans. So, this week, we're recapping Our January 2024 Walt Disney World Visit - Crowds, Changes, And The Joy Of Adaptation. As the title clearly expresses, the experience we had was not completely what we expected. Yet we found ways to have a lot of different fun than we had prepared for. And we're going to tell you all about it. Once we complete the discussion of Our January 2024 Walt Disney World Visit, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about what may lie ahead in the future for The Happiest Place On Earth. We also tell you about how you can celebrate a big anniversary for the Ultimate Disney Fan Club soon if Central Florida. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're back with the second half of our recap from our recent West Coast vacation. We did, so much on this adventure, there was no way we could fit it all into just one episode. Heck! We could barely fit it into two. Anyway, for this show, we're telling you all about Our January 2024 Disneyland Trip - Part 2. From the return of runDisney to The Happiest Place On Earth to our stay at the brand new, Villas at the Disneyland Hotel and, of course, lots of fun time in the parks, we have so much to talk about. We hope you'll join us as we relive some of our favorite moments. Once we complete Part 2 of Our January 2024 Disneyland Trip, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about several new details about the Cabins at Fort Wilderness and why this info might have us adding on to our DVC points. We also get a new glimpse into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. And a Disney Imagineer receives an incredible honor. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's been just a few hours since we arrived back in Florida from our whirlwind vacation to Southern California. We couldn't wait to begin telling you all about it. However, there was so much to discuss from this amazing journey, we had to break it into two parts. So, this week, we're telling you all about Our January 2024 Disneyland Trip - Part 1. The first few days we're filled with so many phenomenal experiences. From a trip to Disneyland for the end of the Holiday Season to a tour of the Walt Disney Studios. We have so much to discuss including an absolutely incredible addition to the trip that adds a major check to our Disney Bucket List. Once we complete our discussion of Part 1 of Our January 2024 Disneyland Trip, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about when you'll have your chance to grab passes to the Ultimate Disney Fan Event. We also share details about the amazing new stage show that will debut on Disney Cruise Line's next ship. And when you'll be able to watch Disney Animation's latest gem in your own living room. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Michelle is back with another of her always-amazing Disney Deep Dives. So, what's the topic this time? Well, it's probably the most iconic of all the Disney Parks Icons. That's Right. This week, we're talking all about The Majesty Of Disney Castles In The U.S.A. From Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland to Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom, Michelle shares all sorts of fascinating information and fun facts about these amazing structures. And this is just the first part of the series. We'll be exploring the castles from around the world in later episodes. Once we wrap up our discussion of The Majesty Of Disney Castles In The U.S.A., it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some great news for those of you who are Disney+ subscribers and have a Walt Disney World trip in your future. And your chance is coming to pick up that Disneyland Magic Key you've been hoping for. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

As we sit down to record this episode, it's New Year's Eve. So, we decided to wrap up 2023 by looking into the future and sharing What's Ahead For Disney In 2024. We discuss the various attractions and entertainment that are opening or returning to the parks in the coming year. We also tell you which of these we're most excited about and why the New Year is a bright one for our favorite company. Once we finish our discussion of What's Ahead For Disney In 2024, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. While, there was no a lot announced during this holiday week, we do have a couple important tidbits you'll want to take note of. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

For a while now, we've been thinking of starting a brand new series focusing on the fantastic Disney attractions around the world and how they'd fit in the U.S. parks. But, how should we approach it? Well, with this week's debut of season 2 of Marvel's "What If...?" series, we thought we could use a similar formula to our original thought. So, get ready for What If...? Disneyland Paris Attractions Came To Walt Disney World. We'll explore some of our favorite attractions from Europe's Disney Theme Park, figure out where they might fit, and what their impact might be on The Most Magical Place On Earth. Once we complete our What If...? Disneyland Paris Attractions Came To Walt Disney World discussion, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you what reimagined stage show is getting set to return to the vacation destination Where Dreams Come True. We also tell you what nighttime spectaculars you'll be able to check out in Disneyland in 2024. And share why two recent guests of ours are that much closer to walking the red carpet. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Last weekend, we were lucky enough to pay a quick visit to The Most Magical Place On Earth to check out the food, fun, and decor from one of our favorite times of the year. And, this week, we're telling you all about it. Yep! It's a recap of A Holiday Weekend Visit To Walt Disney World. We'll tell you about the various foods and ambiance we experienced at the Epcot International Festival for the Holidays. That includes our thoughts on the newly opened World Celebration area of the park. We also discuss our time at Magic Kingdom taking in the amazing holiday decorations. Once we complete our recounting of A Holiday Weekend Visit To Walt Disney World, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about the major milestone that was hit this week for Disney Cruise Line's next fabulous ship. And we share details about when you will be able to enjoy the guest-favorite springtime Epcot festival. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And here are the links Michelle mentioned during her always phenomenal PhotoPass related tip of the week! Disneyworld: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/photopass/contact-us Disneyland: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass/contact-us Or call (407) 560-4300 If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

As we told you in many previous episodes, we were lucky enough to get an early viewing of one of our favorite pieces of Disney Animation we've ever seen. Of course, we're talking about Once Upon A Studio. What an amazing piece of art that celebrates 100 years of the Walt Disney Company in a heartwarming way. We loved it so much and now, we're lucky enough to bring on the creators/directors of the short to discuss it on our show. That's right! This week we're Talking Once Upon A Studio With Dan Abraham And Trent Correy. They share the details behind this wonderful short and tell us all about how it came to be. Trust us when we say, this is an interview you won't want to miss with two truly talented people who love what they're doing and these characters. Once we complete our time Talking Once Upon A Studio With Dan Abraham And Trent Correy, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share all the exciting, late-night, ticketed events that are coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2024. We also share the exciting event schedule planned for the coming year at The Happiest Place On Earth. And we tell you where your next opportunity to to live in Disney will be happening. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Now that we are into the month of December, we are fully into the festive season. So, we thought it'd be time to share that joyous mood through music. That's right! This week, we're counting down Our 5 Favorite Disney Holiday Songs. You may be surprised at home many of these wonderful, seasonal tunes there are to choose from. Listen in and see what little ditties make our season bright! Once we complete the lists of Our 5 Favorite Disney Holiday Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we let you know what long-awaited Disney Park reopening is happening this week. We also discuss some exciting ways you can celebrate a decade of one of our favorite Disney animated movies with fun photos. And we tell you all about an exciting Disneyland ticket deal coming for those of you who live in Southern California. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It just happens to be Thanksgiving week and our family is in town visiting us for the first time since we moved to Florida. While that alone is wonderful, we also have great news for you. That's because a couple of the family members who are in town also, recently, paid a visit to a park we've always wanted to check out. So, this week, we're Exploring Tokyo DisneySea with Chris & Josh. They'll tell us all about this guest favorite Japanese Disney Park and tell us why we should add it to our list of destinations. They also share their thoughts on their adventures at several of the other Central Florida theme parks they stopped at on this vacation. Once we finish up our time Exploring Tokyo DisneySea with Chris & Josh, it's time for the Disney Storie of the Week. In this episode, we share more insight into possibly why we may be getting two more Frozen movies in the near future. And we share what new role one of our favorite Star Wars content creators has been assigned in Lucasfilm. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

As you may know, we have recently fallen in love with Disney's Vero Beach Resort. It's one of our new favorite places to spend a couple of relaxing days. So, it had us thinking. We bet the other spots that aren't tied to a park are probably great, too. But, we've never visited them so how can we talk about them? Well, luckily for us, we have an expert on Disney's Hilton Head Island and Aulani resorts. Of course, we're talking about our great friend Nate from Main Street & More Travel. He joined us to talk all about the Reasons To Book A Non-Theme Park Disney Resort Stay. Find out why these places are so amazing and why you might want to make them your next vacation destination. Once we finish up our Reasons To Book A Non-Theme Park Disney Resort Stay discussion with Nate, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share a lot of the details about what is probably our favorite EPCOT festival. We also tell you all about this week's christening of a new Disney Park land that has us feeling some serious FOMO. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us! Want more even MORE fun Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!