Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

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!

It's an exciting month for the Walt Disney Studios. They have 2 big movies coming out starting with this week's The Marvels followed closely by Wish. We couldn't be more anxious to see both of these films and we thought we'd bring that energy to this week's main topic. So, for this episode, we're talking all about Disney Marvels & Wishes. We and many of our listeners discuss our thoughts on the things with Disney that make us Marvel. And what our Wishes are for the rest of 2023 and on into the new year. This was a really fun topic and we're thrilled many of you sent us your thoughts, as well. Once we complete our Disney Marvels & Wishes segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you what new honors were bestowed upon Disney Cruise Line. We also talk about the many ways you can get your own Marvels experience at Disney Parks around the globe. And we discuss a very extravagant way for you to ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World. 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 just returned from another wonderful time running through the Walt Disney World Resort and we couldn't wait to tell you all about it. So, for this week's episode, we're sharing our runDisney Wine & Dine Race Weekend Fun Recap. We tell you all about our race day experience (including how we almost didn't make it to the start line in time) and share other details about our quick trip. Listen and find out why, now more than ever, we feel runDisney's tagline of "Every Mile Is Magic" is extremely appropriate. Once we complete the runDisney Wine & Dine Race Weekend Fun Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share more racing details as we break down the recently released runDisney late 2024-2025 schedule. We also discuss more details about Disney Cruise Line's next private destination. And we tell you how Disney has gone even more all-in on the future of streaming. 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 are still in awe of Richard Sherman playing that little piece of "Feed the Birds" in the fantastic short "Once Upon A Studio". It touched our hearts so much that we decided to do an episode focused on the Sherman Brothers' music. But we've already discussed many of their more popular songs. So, this week, we decided we'll take a listen to some of there arguable lesser-known tunes. Yep! We're counting down Our 5 Favorite Underrated Sherman Brothers Songs. They have so many wonderful titles to pick from. Listen and see is some of your favorites made our lists. After we finish sharing Our 5 Favorite Underrated Sherman Brothers Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss the wonderful destinations Disney Cruise Line will be sailing to in early 2025. We also share details of a classic Disneyland walkthrough attraction that is getting set to return soon. And tell you about a fabulous nighttime ticketed event that is coming back to the Walt Disney World 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, 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 couldn't have been happier to wake up last Monday and see that one of our favorite shows had returned to our podcast timeline. Yep, this week was The Return Of The Monday Morning Monorail and we couldn't be more excited about it. So, we decided this would be a great time to bring our wonderful friend, and host of the MMM, back to the show to tell us all about it. He shares why he felt this was the right time to bring the podcast back and what's in store for the future. Then, Michelle plays a little game of "Disney This or That" with Justin and Tom just to add a little more fun to the conversation. Once we finish up our enjoyable conversation with Justin about The Return Of The Monday Morning Monorail, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some exciting news for you waterpark fans who are getting set to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. Plus, it includes an amazing ticket offer you won't want to miss. 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 months now, we've been counting down to the big celebration of a century of The Walt Disney Company with our Disney At 100 Series. Well, the big day is finally here! That means it's time to put a bow on this series that has been looking back at the history of our favorite organization. But, now it's time to look forward. So, for the finale, we're gazing into the future with our "Disney At 100 - What Will The Next 100 Years Bring?" episode. We'll speculate on what's to come in the next century for the company that "was all started by a mouse". Once we finish up our "Disney At 100 - What Will The Next 100 Years Bring?" portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we fill you in on some great Walt Disney World news for annual passholders and certain ticket holders. We, also, tell you about some fantastic new dining spots that are coming to Disneyland's Downtown Disney Disney District. And, one of our favorite Star Wars and Disney personalities has a new project in the works. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. As Michelle promised, here is the link to that Disney+ promo that we loved so much. 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 couldn't be more excited for this past week's return of Loki for its second season. Since this Disney+ series revolves around the God of Mischief, we thought we'd take a look at the MCU as a whole and countdown Our Favorite Marvel Mischievous Moments. There are so many fantastic, funny, and slightly devious, scenes within the Marvel films & series. We'll share the ones we enjoyed the most. Once we finish listing Our Favorite Marvel Mischievous Moments, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we run down the newly released list of celebrity narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional. Those include a lot of first-timers coming to the wonderful, EPCOT annual holiday celebration. We also tell you about an upcoming ticket deal that may be of interest to you if you're planning on taking the little ones to The Happiest Place On Earth. And we quickly share how you can have the opportunity to check out The Journey of Water a little before its official opening. 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 whatever reason, we were feeling a bit nostalgic today. We thought back to the days when you needed specific tickets to ride each attraction at the Disney Parks. Looking back at the original lists got us wondering. What would the Modern Day D-Ticket Attractions be? So, we decided we'd go through the parks and list the ones we thought would fit right into that role. Play along and see if you agree with our lists. Once we complete our look at Modern Day D-Ticket Attractions, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we introduce you to the new Disneyland Ambassadors. We, also, share which of our favorite Disney transportation routes has made its return. And we tell you how you can celebrate a decade of Frozen! 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!

There were a couple of classic '90s groups that made headlines last week. So, we thought we'd ride that momentum and delve right into that decade of music. That's right! This week we're doing '90s 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 '90s Hits We Wish Were Disney Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you where and when you'll be able to check out that Disney Animated Short we were raving about a couple of weeks ago. We also tell you about a couple of great Walt Disney World deals you may want to take advantage of if you have Disney on your credit card or happen to reside within the Sunshine State. 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 are now within a month of the official centennial anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. But it hasn't stopped us from celebrating all year long with our series looking back at the history of the organization that was all started by a mouse. That series continues this week with our Disney At 100 - The 2020s episode. We know it seems like this is stuff we should all know because it's the most recent point in history. However, you may be surprised to find out all the stuff that's happened in the first 3 years and 9 months of the decade. We're sure Michelle will use her always amazing research to dig up something you didn't know or remind you of something you've forgotten. Once we complete our Disney At 100 - The 2020s portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you how you can take part in Hispanic and Latin America Heritage Month during your next visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. We also share a few more details about the first-of-its-kind Disney Community that is planned for 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!

We continue our Destination D23 Bonus Episode Recap with a look back at the end of Day 1 and our trip to EPCOT to experience The Journey of Water. We also share all the details of Day 2 of the Ultimate Disney Fan Event including many of the interesting things we were shown from the Walt Disney Studios Showcase. That includes a spoiler-free discussion of what may be the best Disney Short we've ever seen. You're going to want to hear this!

We look back at all the fun and interesting news that came out of Day 1 of Destination D23. There was a ton of Disney parks news that was shared during the first full day of the event. We'll discuss it all!

We just returned from a nice vacation in the Western Caribbean. This time, we sailed aboard a different cruise line than normal. It had its bright spots and some less-than-stellar instances. But, was it as good as sailing with our favorite cruise line? We tell you this week with "Our Carnival Cruise Recap - How Does It Compare To A Disney Cruise?" episode. We share our thoughts on our experience and tell you what went well and when we wished we were sailing with Captains Mickey & Minnie. After we complete the "Our Carnival Cruise Recap - How Does It Compare To A Disney Cruise?" portion of the show, Michelle tells us some fun facts about Lightning McQueen just in time for his very special day. Ka-Chow! Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some details about a spooky transformation coming to the New Orleans Square portion of the Disneyland Resort. We also tell you about a fun perk coming and a possible attraction sneak preview that will be coming for Destination D23 attendees. 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 always the question when planning a trip to The Most Magical Place On Earth. Do we stay off-property and save a little money or do we splurge and stay within the Disney Bubble? Well, we're here to help. On this week's show, we're sharing Our Top Reasons To Stay At A Walt Disney World Resort. We'll break down the perks so you'll have the information you need to decide what's right for you and your family on your next vacation. After we get done discussing Our Top Reasons To Stay At A Walt Disney World Resort, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the names and details of some of the new lands, attractions, and dining destinations coming soon to the Tokyo Disney Resort. We also tell you about what delicious dishes Tiana will be serving up when her new restaurant opens in a couple of weeks at The Happiest Place On Earth. 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 couldn’t be more excited about the debut of the brand-new Disney+ Star Wars series that focuses on one of our all-time favorite characters. The trailers have revealed it will also feature many others that we love from one of the best animated series from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. So, we thought this would be the perfect time to bring our Star Wars loving friends, Pat & Charles from the ConverSWations podcast. They join us to take a look back and get you set for what’s to come with Our Star Wars Rebels And Ahsoka Discussion. We hope you’ll join us for an interesting and entertaining segment that will hopefully prepare you for this week’s epic series debut. Once we complete our Star Wars Rebels And Ahsoka Discussion, it’s time for the Disney Stories Of The Week. In this episode, we’ll tell you about how you’ll be able to check out the series we discussed at length in this episode a little earlier than expected. We, also, share details about when you’ll soon be able to meet Ahsoka Tano, herself at The Happiest Place On Earth. And, we tell you when you’ll be able to dig a little deeper into some of Tiana’s delicious recipes at 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, 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're now one month closer to the official 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. So, that means it's time for another in our continuing series looking back at the history of this amazing company that we love so much. This week, we're exploring a very recent but exciting decade with our Disney At 100 - Disney In The 2010s episode. A ton of stuff happened that shapes how we think of Disney right now during this time. Michelle shares lots of fascinating details to remind us why this period could be considered the company's second renaissance. Once we complete our Disney At 100 - Disney In The 2010s segment, we tell you a little bit about the food and fun we experienced during our recent quick visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. We discuss our stay at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Find out what we think of this interesting DVC location. We, also, share our thoughts on some of the tasty treats we sampled at this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week, including something that might be of interest to you if you're a college hoops fan and have plans to be in the Walt Disney World area this November. 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 ridiculously hot this Summer. Like insanely so. The good thing about that is it has us thinking about one of our favorite sweet treats. That's right! This week We All Scream For Disney Ice Cream. We search the menus of many of the best spots to pick up unique and tasty ice cream dishes throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts on both coasts. Once our exploration of yummy Disney Ice Cream wraps up, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you many of the details about the holiday happenings coming to The Happiest Place On Earth. We, also, tell you how your next search for that key Disney dining reservation is about to get easier. And we share some info on the future of a closed Disneyland Hotel dining location. 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 know you love our top 5 lists, especially when it comes to music. So, this week, we thought we'd do something a little different. We're exploring a decade of popular music and reimagining it into Disney tunes. We're hoping to make it a series where we'll try it with different eras but to start it all off, we thought we'd delve into a time that is close to our hearts. Yep, we're listing '80s Hits We Wish Were Disney Songs. We share how some of the most popular songs of the period would fit into Disney movies or attractions. Find out if some of your favorites made our lists and share with us some of your picks. Once we finish our look at '80s Hits We Wish Were Disney Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share tasty details about the reimagined dining spots within Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground that have us looking forward to our next visit. Speaking of changes to park dining destinations. We tell you about some interesting new menu offerings coming soon to a few Disneyland table-service locations. And we discuss a new not so scary guided tour that is making its return for Spooky Season at The Happiest Place On Earth. 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 are drawing ever closer to the official 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company and we couldn't be more excited. As you probably know, we've been celebrating with a series looking back at Disney's first century. We're continuing that on this week's episode with another in our Disney At 100 series. Michelle, once again, bring her always excellent research to the table as we explore Disney In The 2000s. Find out about this extremely interesting period for the House of Mouse that included some big changes that would seriously affect the company's future. Once we complete our Disney At 100 - Disney In The 2000s portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about many of the Disney100 experiences you'll be able to take part in at the Walt Disney World Resort later this year. 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!