Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

We are smack dab in the middle of Summer. That also means it's the best time to enjoy one of our favorite types of food; barbecue. And, while we have sampled some during our visits to The Most Magical Place On Earth, we have yet to get the chance to check out every place. So we decided to invite one of our best friends to the show who just happens to be an expert on the subject. That's right! On this week's episode, we're talking about Walt Disney World's Best Barbecue With Justin Monorail from The Passholder Lounge Podcast. He shares his thoughts about the best places to enjoy all the smokey goodness. Once we complete our Walt Disney World's Best Barbecue discussion with Justin Monorail, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share much of the long list of the Walt Disney Company's Emmy nominations that were recently announced. And we share details about an add-on event you may be interested in if you're a D23 Gold Member and plan to attend Disney's Jollywood Nights. 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 mentioned in last week's show, we recently had a date night to watch Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. When that classic Indiana Jones theme song kicked in, all the nostalgia hit home. It got us thinking about so many wonderful, musical, film moments and the man who created most of them. And we thought this would be the perfect time to showcase him. So this week, we countdown Our 5 Favorite John Williams Movie Themes. There are so many fantastic works of art he's created for film and television over the decades. We share which songs we love most and tell you why we think, when it comes to movie score composing, he is unquestionably the GOAT! Once we finish our lists of Our 5 Favorite John Williams Movie Themes, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share more details about what's in store for attendees of September's Destination D23 event. We also tell you how you can sample a favorite Disneyland Resort treat at The Most Magical Place On Earth. And when you'll have your first chance to have the live-action Little Mermaid swim into your 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!

As we've mentioned in the past, the good thing about moving to Florida is our ability to visit Walt Disney World much more often. However, it also means that we don't get to visit Disneyland like we used to anymore. Luckily for us, we have some wonderful Hyperion Adventurers who still make it to The Happiest Place On Earth on a semi-regular basis. So, on this episode, we're Revisiting Disneyland with the Cotton Family; Jonathan, Camille, and Lorilai. They tell us all about their visit, including their thoughts on many of the new experiences that have arrived to celebrate the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary. You'll no doubt be looking to plan a West Coast vacation after you hear about all of the amazing things happening at Walt's original park. Once we finish up Revisiting Disneyland with the Cotton Family, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you which amazing Disney Films you'll soon have a chance to see on the big screen once again. We also share how Disney Vacation Club members could have the chance to draw alongside an amazing Disney artist and historian. 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 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. To continue the celebration all year long, we're looking back at many amazing periods throughout Disney's illustrious history. And we have another glimpse back in time this week with our Disney At 100 - Parades & Fireworks Of The '90s episode. Michelle, once again, provides her always spectacular research as we journey back a few decades to remember the joy and pageantry these provided to park guests. You're sure to learn something and maybe get a little nostalgic as she shares tidbits, fun facts, and even some sound from these wonderful spectacles. After we complete our Disney At 100 - Parades & Fireworks Of The '90s segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you which DVC Resorts received accolades as the top places to stay for families. We also share which Disney restaurant was named the best in the entire United States. And we discuss some changes coming to Genie+. 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 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 drop on Father's Day. So, we thought this would be a fantastic time to showcase those little gems of wisdom from some of the many, great Disney patriarchs. Yep! This week's episode is all about Fatherly Advice From Disney Dads. There are so many great nuggets that come from the long history of amazing fathers found on Disney films and television. We'll share some of our favorite pieces to celebrate the day that focuses on all things dad. Once we finish up our look at Fatherly Advice From Disney Dads, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about many fantastic experiences coming to Walt Disney World this Holiday Season. We also share details about the newly released Disney Cruise Line itineraries for fall and winter of 2024 including when you'll have the chance to book your sailing. And we tell you where and when you'll have the chance to check out the re-issue of several amazing, classic, Disney animated shorts. 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 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 month our show hit a big personal milestone. As of June 3rd, 2023, we have officially been releasing episodes for 5 years. So, we decided it was time for a little party. We invited many of our friends, guests, and listeners to join us in Our 5th Anniversary Celebration. We hope you join us as we and our guests talk about the last year of the show and what we have planned for the future. Thanks to everyone who took the time out of their busy schedules to be a part of this landmark day for the Hyperion Adventures Podcast. We love and appreciate you all. Once we finish Our 5th Anniversary Celebration segment, just like all the years past, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about a new, summer, Disneyland ticket offer that will be of particular interest to those of you living in the Golden State. We also share details about a new spot to get a little taste of the Indiana Jones franchise at the Walt Disney World Resort. As we have for 5 years, 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 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!

If you've listened to our show for a while, then you know we're always hungry when we record. The same could be said of our visits to the Disney Parks. The great thing is Disney has made it easy to satisfy that hunger quickly using their My Disney Experience App. But, we noticed there are several items we used that app specifically for. So, we thought we share those with you. Yep! It's Our 5 Favorite Disney Dishes To Mobile Order. Find out what tasty quick service treats we regularly grab from the parks and the resorts. Once we finish up the countdown of Our 5 Favorite Disney Dishes To Mobile Order, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share a lot of great information for those of you who have a Disneyland Resort trip planned during the Spooky Season. We also tell you about a super-heroic nighttime spectacular that will soon be returning to Disneyland Paris. As we discuss a very exclusive Disney trip that may interest you if you just hit the lottery. 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 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 were lucky enough to spend four days at The Most Magical Place On Earth to celebrate Michelle's birthday. We had so much fun that we couldn't wait to tell you all about it. So, this week, we're sharing Our May 2023 Walt Disney World Visit Recap. Along with a lot of the stuff we do on most of our journeys to the destination Where Dreams Come True, we also checked out some new experiences. We'll tell you all about our very rainy night at DVC's Moonlight Magic at Typhoon Lagoon and our stay at the Copper Creek Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. We also had the chance to do the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom for the second time. Find out if it is just as amazing as the first time we did it some six years ago. Once we complete Our May 2023 Walt Disney World Visit Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll tell you about some fantastic perks that will soon be available to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. And we share info on where you can take part in some brand new experiences based on the new, hit, Disney live-action film, The Little Mermaid. 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 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 continue our celebration of the first century of the Walt Disney Company with another look back at its illustrious history. In this episode, our series takes a look back at a big decade of change and innovation. It's Disney At 100 - The 1980s - Imagineering Takes Center Stage. Find out a lot about the people behind some of your favorite park attractions and how they took giant leaps forward during this period. After we complete our Disney At 100 - The 1980s segment, we share details about a recent visit we paid to the Disney Vero Beach Resort. We share our impressions of this Disney Vacation Club beachside location. Find out if you should consider adding it to your next Florida, Disney Vacation. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about a couple of fantastic Walt Disney World Ticket offers. And we tell you when and where you'll have your first chance to visit the kingdom of Arendelle, in person. 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 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 show just happens to drop on one of the most special days of the year. The one that celebrates the wonderful, caring people that have taken such great care of us. Yep! It's Mother's Day. So, we thought we'd celebrate by talking about some of the most memorable moms found in Disney movies and television. But, maybe, not the ones you're thinking of. Nope, this is Our Disney Villain Mothers Celebration. That makes sense, right? There are more than you think and a lot of them have made big marks on their stories and in our hearts. We'll tell you all about them and maybe even share a couple of their songs. Find out more about the mothers you love to hate! Once we complete Our Disney Villain Mothers Celebration, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll talk about the big announcements that were made this week that may help your 2024 Walt Disney World vacation become a whole lot easier. Including the return of the Disney Dining Plan. We, also, tell you about the new restaurant coming to EPCOT that will be of special interest to you if you're a sushi fan. 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! If you want to hear more about the Disney Dining Plan to help decide if it's right for you, be sure to check out this episode! Want more 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 talk with two of our favorite people about a very exciting recent undertaking. Tony the Disney Dad and his son Stitch, formerly of the Disney Discussions podcast, join us to tell us all about their whirlwind trip to The Most Magical Place On Earth. They traveled all the way from New Jersey to Orlando to experience Walt Disney World And Back In A Day. Find out how they planned this amazing journey and all the fun they were able to cram into one glorious Disney day! Once we get done talking Walt Disney World And Back In A Day, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about several, fantastic new spaces and experiences that recently debuted aboard the Disney Magic. Including an all-new Encanto experience. Speaking of La Familia Madrigal, we tell you how you can join Adventures by Disney to tour the land that inspired their award-winning film. 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 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 almost May and that means it's also just about time for one of our favorite holidays; Star Wars Day. So, this week, we thought we'd celebrate by talking about Our Favorite Star Wars Series Episodes! Whether it's animated or live action that you prefer, there really has been some wonderful content from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. We'll share the ones that impacted us the most and tell you why they make us fall in love with the franchise all over again. Once we complete our look at Our Favorite Star Wars Series Episodes, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share yet another discount for those looking to take a cruise through outer space aboard the Halcyon. We also tell you about where you could try out an activity that's quickly becoming super popular while at The Walt Disney World Resort. And, we let you know where you will have the chance to be part of live-action Ariel's world during your next visit to the Disney Parks. 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 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, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

After delaying our trip by a couple of days, we were finally able to make it to The Most Magical Place On Earth. And, this week, we’re telling you all about it. It’s Our April Walt Disney World Visit Recap. We share all of the fun and food we experienced at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival as well as our quick visit to Magic Kingdom to check out the return of Happily Ever After. But that wasn’t the only time one of us was lucky enough to stop by the Walt Disney World Resort, this week. On Saturday, Michelle was lucky enough to drop in on Disney’s Animal Kingdom for its 25th Birthday Celebration. She’ll fill you in on what it was like to celebrate this special anniversary at the park. Once we finish up Our April Walt Disney World Visit Recap, it’s time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you when you’ll be able to buy into the new Disney Vacation Club tower coming to the Disneyland Hotel. Speaking of DVC, we also share some exciting details about a new addition coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. And, even though we’re not really close to Halloween, we do happen to be halfway there. So, that means we have some interesting Disney Spooky Season updates, 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, feel free to Contact Us! Want more 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, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We had to change our plans on our main topic just a little bit. But, that's good news for you because that means we get some of Michelle's always amazing research. This week, we return to our series looking back at a century of the Walt Disney Company with Disney At 100 - The 1970s - A Dream Realized. The '70s were a very tumultuous time for Disney. They were without Walt and Roy who had guided the company for over 50 years. Yet, somehow, they persevered and created some of our favorite locations we know and love to this day. Michelle will tell you who the players were behind it and some of the hurdles they had to clear to make it happen. Once we finish up our Disney At 100 - The 1970s segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details of some amazing stuff headed to Disneyland Paris. We also discuss an exciting, new, nighttime event that is coming to the Disneyland Resort that is of particular interest to our LGBTQ+ friends. Then, we tell you a few new facts we learned about Tiana's Bayou Adventure including when your last chance will be to ride Splash Mountain at The Happiest Place One Earth. And we let you know when you'll be able to experience a super-heroic new musical show that is coming to Disney California Adventure Park. 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 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, to 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 show just happens to fall on Easter Sunday. So, we thought this would be a great time for Our Disney Parks Easter Egg Hunt. The Disney Imagineers have placed loads of magical, little, semi-hidden gems throughout your favorite attractions. We'll share some of our favorites and where you can find them during your next visit to the parks. Once we complete Our Disney Parks Easter Egg Hung, it's time to go through the final rounds of the Hyperion 100 Years Of Disney Storytelling Madness Bracket. We'll tell you which attractions, experiences, resorts, and restaurants advance through the Final 4 on to the Disney Storytelling Championship. Find out if your favorite wins it all and which of our Hyperion Adventurers walks away with our Disney Prize Pack! Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll share good news for those of you that have been waiting patiently for Walt Disney World Annual Passes to return. We, also, tell you how you'll be able to use your MagicBand+ soon when sailing with Captains Mickey & Minnie. And we discuss many of the out-of-this-world announcements that came out of Star Wars Celebration 2023. 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 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, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It happens to be April Fools Week. So, we thought this would be the perfect time to make even bigger fools of ourselves than we normally do by answering your questions. That's right! It's time for Our 4th Annual Ask Us Anything Show. We shared details about our lives and the things we love, based on the queries of listeners like you. Everything from facts about us personally to just fun Disney topics. We don't shy away from any of them! Once we complete Our Ask Us Anything segment, it's time to go through another couple rounds of the Hyperion 100 Years Of Disney Storytelling Madness Bracket. We'll tell you which attractions, experiences, resorts, and restaurants advance through the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 on to the Final 4. So, get your brackets out and follow along! Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll a new Disneyland location for Disney Vacation Club members that's coming soon to The Happiest Place On Earth. We also share some details on where Disney's upcoming largest cruise ship will be calling home in the near future. And there's a deal you may have interest in if you're a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder who's looking to sail through A Galaxy Far, Far Away. 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 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, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This is a big week for our show. Today's episode just happens to be our 250th official episode and we thought we'd throw a little party based on the topic you've told us you enjoy the most; music. So, we're celebrating by sharing Our 5 Favorite Disney Celebration Songs. There's always excellent music around Disney festivities both in the movies and the parks. We'll share the songs we enjoy the most. See if our lists match yours! Once we complete a look at Our 5 Favorite Disney Celebration Songs, it's time to go through the Hyperion 100 Years Of Disney Storytelling Madness Bracket. We'll tell you which attractions, experiences, resorts, and restaurants advance through the first two rounds. So, get your brackets out and follow along! Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll discuss the recently announced, Summer 2024 Disney Cruise Line itineraries. And, we'll tell you when you'll have the chance to book a sailing to DCL's next, wonderful, private destination. 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 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, to 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 back with another show exploring the 100 Years of Wonder that is the Walt Disney Company. This week, we take a look back at another interesting time in the company's history with our Disney At 100 - The '50s & '60s episode. Big things were happening within this time frame and most of it was great. However, there was also a big moment that would change the company, forever. That's why we're calling this segment, The Best of Times & The Worst of Times. In this show, we referenced several other episodes that focus on specific time frames within the era in more detail. Here are the links to these episodes if you'd like to hear more! Disney and the NY World's Fair Roy O. Disney The Man Who Made Walt's Dreams Came True Countdown to WDW 50th Birthday - Disney’s Land 65 Years of the Happiest Place on Earth Once we complete our Disney At 100 - The '50s & '60s segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about a lot of interesting Walt Disney World information. Including some fun, new character meet and greets that are coming soon throughout the resort. We also share interesting EPCOT news about the park's future. And we discuss when you'll be able to snag a dessert party spot for the return of Happily Ever After. 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 Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter. Hyperion Adventures 100 years of Disney Storytelling March Madness Bracket Just a quick reminder that you can still participate in our March Madness contest. As we mentioned in our “Bracket Reveal” episode, your selections determine which attractions, restaurants, and experiences advance. That’s right! You’re picking the winners! So, having more entries (of even the same bracket selections) increases your odds of walking away with our Disney Prize Package. You can earn an extra selection, just by being a Hyperion Adventures Newsletter subscriber or a Patreon member. If you belong to both, then you get a whopping 4 chances to win! Just be sure to get those brackets to us (to our gmail address) by 11:59 pm on Friday 3/24! You can download a copy of the Bracket HERE or email us at [email protected]. And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to 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 the chance to preview Walt Disney World's newest amazing attraction when we attend our Annual Passholder preview for TRON Lightcycle/Run. While we're going to be riding it during the day, everything we see about this ride is that it looks even better at night. So, that got us thinking about what Disney dining locations and attractions are even better when the sun goes down. That's right! For this episode, we're sharing our thoughts on The Best Of Disney Parks At Night. Find out the park fun that we think is even more magical when evening falls. Once we complete our look at The Best Of Disney Parks At Night, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share new details about Disney Cruise Line's next private destination. Including, when your first chance to visit this amazing spot may be. Then, we tell you more details about the new DVC tower coming to the Disneyland Hotel. We, also, share the themes for this year's runDisney Wine & Dine Race Weekend. And we share news about the big, semi-annual, D23 event that is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in September. 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 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, to 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! Yep, we've reached the month of March and that means there is Madness all around us and we are not immune to that here on the Hyperion Adventures Podcast. So, this week, we're debuting this year's entry into all of the craziness and we hope you'll play along. It's our 2023 Hyperion Disney Madness Bracket Reveal Show. This time, we're following along with Disney's 100 Years of Wonder campaign and looking at the company's fantastic ability to convey "storytelling" through everything that it does. We hope you'll download a bracket and join in on the fun as we see what Disney Attractions, Experiences, Resorts, Restaurants, Films, and Television Series advance to the top. Plus, you can win some great prizes, as well. Once we complete our 2023 Hyperion Disney Madness Bracket Reveal portion of the show, Michelle leads us through a preview of a couple of guest-favorite festivals on each coast. Join us as she gives you a little taste of what to look forward to at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. We don't have a lot for you but we do share 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 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, to 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 home from a wonderful race weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort and we couldn't wait to tell you all about it. That's right! This week's episode is focused on Our 2023 runDisney Princess Race Weekend Recap. We'll tell you all about our experience getting back to our first run through a Disney Park in almost 5 years. Find out if we still believe their tagline "Every Mile Is Magic". Once we complete Our 2023 runDisney Princess Race Weekend Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you a few more details about the new Disneyland Hotel tower that's on its way to The Happiest Place One Earth. We also share details about Disney Cruise Line's newest Castaway Club tier and the perks that come along with it. And, an exciting new show is heading to Disney California Adventure Park and we couldn't be more thrilled about it. 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 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, to 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 continue our celebration of a century of the Walt Disney Company with another look back at its history. For this episode, we discuss Disney At 100 - The Television Era. Michelle once again brings her always outstanding research to the show as we explore how Disney used the new medium to its advantage and changed the industry. Listen to hear interesting tidbits and fun facts about this amazing era for the company. Once we complete our look at Disney At 100 - The Television Era, we share a little story about how we discovered the Customer Service Magic still exists in a big way at the Walt Disney World Resort. Trust us! You're going to want to hear this part of the show! Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about a couple of amazing, ticketed, nighttime events that are returning to the Disneyland Resort. Speaking of The Happiest Place On Earth, we share a travel deal that may be of particular interest to you if you're planning of traveling from the Disneyland area to the Walt Disney World vicinity, or vice versa. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Not only does the release of this episode happen to occur on Super Bowl Sunday, but it also happens to correspond with Abraham Lincoln's birthday. With that being the case, Michelle devised an interesting idea for a topic based on a key line in one of our 16th U.S. President's most famous speeches. And with that, this week's episode, Four Score(s) And Seven Years Ago was born. But what could that possibly mean? Well, here you go. We're looking back at seven years ago and sharing our four favorite Disney Movie musical scores from that year. There were a lot of great films released in 2016 and the music that supported them was exceptional, as well. Find out which ones made our lists! Once we complete our Four Scores And Seven Years Ago segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some of the big information that came out of this week's Walt Disney Company earnings report. That includes some huge movie and park news. We also tell you some exciting information that those of you who like a clean, sparkly room when you return from the parks will particularly enjoy. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We just disembarked our lovely 4-night cruise aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship and we couldn’t wait to talk all about it with you. Spoiler alert; we loved it. But exactly how high would we rank this sparkling, new sailing vessel? Well, this week, we’ll tell you when we discuss Sailing The Disney Wish - Is She Our New Favorite Ship? We’ll share spoiler free details of all our onboard experiences. What we enjoyed and what we thought could have been improved. Find out where she ranks in our list of Disney Ships! Once we complete our lengthy conversation focusing on Sailing and The Disney Wish, it’s time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some good news for fans of specialty Disney Cruises. We also give details about some of the many cool bands that will be rocking the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We were lucky enough to visit EPCOT twice within the last couple of weeks to check out a lot of the Food & Fun At The Festival Of The Arts. So, this week, we thought we'd share many of our experiences with you. We tell you what we thought about the event and a lot of the tasty treats we sampled. Find out what we thought about this fantastic festival and hear about a special sprinkling of pixie dust we received that you can only get with Disney. Once we complete our discussion of the Food & Fun At The Festival Of The Arts, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some new details we learned about the upcoming opening of Tron Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom. And we tell you what fan-favorite Pixar movie may soon be heading to Broadway. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. As always, we finish it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're continuing our 100-year anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney Company with another in our series looking back at its history. After their successes from the '20s and '30s, Disney faced new challenges as did the world. Michelle hares interesting historical facts and details as we explore Disney At 100 - How Global Turmoil Changed The Company. Once we wrap up our Disney At 100 - How Global Turmoil Changed The Company segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll tell you when you'll be able to attend the most beautiful EPCOT festival. Speaking of EPCOT, we'll discuss the changes you may discover the next time you drive to visit the park. We'll also share details about Disney Cruise Line's big anniversary celebration. And talk about a couple of guest-favorite character meet-and-greets that are returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. As always, we finish it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Going into this week, we originally planned to discuss a completely different topic. Then came Tuesday and everything changed. Disney made so many interesting announcements and we knew we had to talk about them all. So, our focus of this week's episode is now all about A Big Week Of Disney Theme Parks News. We share all the biggest stories of the week and tell you our thoughts on them all. Since A Big Week Of Disney Theme Park News takes up the bulk of this week's show, we only have an abbreviated portion that is delegated to the other Disney Stories of the Week. However, we do have something to bring up. That's that the Walt Disney Company had a very "Golden" evening at this week's celebration of the best of television and motion pictures. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's a new year and boy are we excited about what's to come. So excited, in fact, that we decided it was about time we did another music-based episode to celebrate it. We're counting down Our 5 Favorite Disney Songs To Inspire Your 2023. You've told us many times that these lists are your favorite episodes and we think you'll love this one, as well. Check it out and see if our lists of songs get you as fired up for what's to come over the next 365 days as they do for us. Once we finish our segment listing Disney Songs To Inspire Your 2023, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details of a new "free food" deal that you will be interested in if you have plans for a Summer Walt Disney World visit. Then, we discuss Epcot International Festival of the Arts tasty treats. And we discuss the recently announced 2023-24 runDisney race dates including its triumphant return to the West Coast. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Happy 2023! We hope the new year brings you health, love, laughter, and prosperity. But we couldn't officially move on to the future without taking one last look at the past. Since we are the show of positivity, we will stay true to that with our Disney Year In Review episode by showcasing Everything They Got Right In 2022. It may surprise you to hear how many things we loved about the year that was. Join us as we reminisce about our favorite Disney moments from the past 12 months. Once we finish up our Disney Year In Review portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you a few facts about a smash Disney theatrical hit. We also let you know about an exciting documentary that will soon be coming to Disney+ that focuses on the life of a comic book legend. And we have great news about a guest favorite nighttime spectacular that is on its way back to the Walt Disney World Resort. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's Christmas Day and boy do we have a gift for you! It's The Return Of Soul Duo to the show. You may remember we've spoken with these amazing Disney Cruise performers a couple of times in the past. Well, we're thrilled for the chance to welcome them back to the podcast. Sonia and Paul join us to share their experiences returning to entertaining aboard the ships after the cruise industry shut down. They tell us how their ability to perform for guests evolved over the past year and what lies ahead in the future. It's a fun conversation with two of our favorite people that we know you're going to enjoy. Once we wrap up The Return Of Soul Duo segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, those include details about a new, nighttime spectacular that's heading to the Disneyland Resort. Staying on the West Coast, we tell you about a fun, nighttime event that will be of interest to you if you're a Disney Vacation Club member. And a classic Walt Disney World attraction returns for a Grand Circle Tour. Like always, we finish it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we were lucky enough to take a quick trip to The Most Magical Place On Earth to enjoy and little more of its seasonal offerings. And we can't wait to tell you all about Our 2022 Festival Of The Holidays Walt Disney World Visit. We'll share our experiences sampling the food and fun at this very joyous Epcot celebration. We'll also discuss our thoughts on the wonderful holiday decorations at Disney's Yacht & Beach Clubs and our stay at Disney's Riviera Resort. Once we finish Our 2022 Festival Of The Holidays Walt Disney World Visit recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details of a new Toy Story dining experience that's coming soon. We also tell you about two new restaurants that are opening in Disney's BoardWalk area. Then, we discuss how you can meet some of your favorite professional hockey players at the Disneyland Resort. And we talk about an interesting Disney+-themed dining event to check out if you are in the Los Angeles area. Speaking of that, here is the link to get your promo code for 25% off the Disney+-inspired dishes we shared on the show. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

If you know us, then you know we love a great Disney Lounge. So much so that we spent a large part of an episode back in May of 2020 telling you our favorites. Well, recently, our wonderful friend Justin Monorail began a new podcast; The Passholder Lounge. We were lucky enough to be invited to join him on his show and wanted to return the favor. That's right. This week's main topic is Our 5 Favorite Disney Lounges Revisited with Justin Monorail. Find out our favorite Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line spots to enjoy a lovely beverage and, maybe, a little food, as well. Once we complete Our 5 Favorite Disney Lounges Revisited with Justin Monorail, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some new dates you may be interested in if you're planning on sailing with Captains Minnie and Mickey in early 2024. Then, we tell you about the first of what is sure to be many accolades for one of our favorite Disney+ series from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. And, Michelle tells you a little about some new Animal Kingdom Lodge food offerings. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We are fully into the holiday season, now. So, we decided to take advantage of that with a trip to The Most Magical Place On Earth and, this week, we're telling you all about it. From our stay at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort to all the holiday decor at Magic Kingdom, we're sharing all the seasonal fun we experienced during Our November 2022 Holiday Visit To The Walt Disney World Resort. Join us as we discuss decorative trees, gingerbread houses, and what may be the best charcuterie board on the property. Once we finish up the recap of Our November 2022 Holiday Visit To The Walt Disney World Resort, it's time once again for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this show, we share more details about the upcoming reimaging of a very popular Disney attraction. We, also, share some fun information about how you can celebrate a landmark year on the high seas. And we tell you when you'll have your chance to view the return of an extremely popular Disneyland parade. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite travel agent, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

With Thanksgiving in our rear-view mirror, we're now fully into holiday mode and we couldn't be more excited. It's one of our favorite times of the year! The Disney Parks are all aglow with lights and decorations. There's just so much to see and do! But, what if you don't want to spend the money on a park ticket? Can you still get your holiday on? The answer is a definitive, "yes" and we want to tell you all about them. So, in this episode, we're discussing Disney Holiday Experiences Beyond The Parks. From the resorts to the shopping districts, there are all sorts of opportunities to get that festive feeling without spending a bunch of extra money. Find out what we think are some of the best locations! Once we finish up our look at Disney Holiday Experiences Beyond The Parks, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about a couple of popular Disneyland Resort festivals that are getting set to make their return. We also pass along an interesting discount offer that may be of interest to you if you're a DVC Member looking to take a cruise through A Galaxy Far, Far Away. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite travel agent, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's Thanksgiving week and we're excited for one of our favorite holidays of the year. It made us start thinking. What Disney characters would we invite to our Turkey Day celebration? Well, we debated it and came up with our favorites and we can't wait to share Our Ultimate Disney Thanksgiving Party Guest List with you! We pick one character each from Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney Live-Action to fill out our table. Listen and find out who we feel will be filling out our holiday table. Once we wrap up Our Ultimate Disney Thanksgiving Party Guest List it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you the date that you'll be able to experience a favorite Disneyland Resort location that is in the process of being reimagined. Next, we share details about a new way for you to sail with Captains Mickey and Minnie coming in the near future. And we tell you about a new, Disney affordable housing plan that is in Florida's future. As always, we finish the whole thing with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite travel agent, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

In this week's episode, we're continuing our series counting down to the 100-year anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. For this show, we'll look back to near the beginning and discuss many of the innovative concepts Walt and his team developed that would change filmmaking forever with our Disney At 100 - Reshaping An Industry segment. Michelle will once again bring her always fantastic research to the table and share historical information and fun facts about how Disney changed the way films are created and marketed, forever. Once we finish our look at Disney At 100 - Reshaping An Industry, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This time, we'll tell you some of the details of the reimagining of a classic Disneyland attraction. We'll also share with you some of the new, tasty treats that you will have the chance to sample at The Happiest Place On Earth during the Festival of the Holidays. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, don't forget to visit our favorite travel agent, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!" Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Ever since we heard that Disney was building an all-immersive Star Wars cruise experience, we have been excited for our chance to travel to A Galaxy Far, Far Away. And then we heard the price and became a little more reluctant. Yet, still, we had dreams about our chance to travel aboard the Galactic Starcruiser. But, was it worth the price tag? Well, we are lucky enough to have a good friend of ours join the show who just happened to experience a stay aboard the Halcyon, recently. So, this week, we're Galactic Starcruising With Nate. He'll share spoiler-free details about his adventure and help us decide if this high-end experience is right for us. Once we finish up our time Galactic Starcruising With Nate, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about another way to experience Magic Kingdom fireworks for one of the best views at the Walt Disney World Resort. Then, we share the list of the tasty treats you can look forward to at The Most Magical Place On Earth this holiday season. And Michelle tells you about the next fabulous popcorn bucket you may want to add to your collection. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Be sure, also, to check out the exciting stuff Nate has to offer for you that we talked about on the show: You can get all of his travel expertise by visiting distripsandmore.com Check out his amazing collection of Disney-themed shirts at mnstdesigns.com or etsy.com/shop/MNSTDesigns And follow Nate on social media @ItsNateBishop Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's Halloween Week and that provides the chance to dress up as people or characters that you feel you have a connection with. So, for this week's show, we thought we'd take a look at that through a Disney lens. Yep! We're Exploring Our Inner Disney "Spirit Characters". Like spirit animals, but with the personas we love and relate to most from some of our favorite animated movies. See who we think the characters are that we see ourselves most in and see if you agree. Once we finish up our time Exploring Our Inner Disney "Spirit Characters", it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the recently released dates for the upcoming EPCOT festival which is arguably our favorite. We, also, discuss the names of the new, themed lands that are coming in the near future to the Tokyo Disney Resort. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

With the end of October quickly approaching, we are right in the midst of the Spooky Season. Some of the things we love most about this time of year are the different forms some of our favorite attractions adopt to celebrate. Especially at the Disneyland Resort. Well, we think there are several more great options that Disney could add to the parks on both coasts. So, in this episode, we're sharing Our Suggestions For Halloween Themed Attraction Overlays. Find out some of our interesting (and sometimes crazy) ideas that we think would add a fun, not-so-scary twist to some of our favorite rides and shows. Once we finish up Our Suggestions For Halloween Themed Attraction Overlays, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll tell you what new movie franchise Harrison Ford may be set to join. Then, we share what new Marvel characters will soon be making appearances at the Disneyland Resort. And, we discuss more dining options that are set to be re-opening at the Walt Disney World Resort. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

As you probably know, 2023 is a landmark, celebratory year for the Walt Disney Company. Since we love this franchise so much, we wanted to pay tribute to it with a series looking back at its phenomenal history. And we're kicking it all off this week with the first episode of Disney At 100 - Where It All Began. Michelle, once again, brings her always outstanding research to the show as she shares the details and fun facts about the early days of Disney. Once we finish our Disney At 100 - Where It All Began segment, it's time to move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details as to when you'll finally be able to use MagicBand+ at The Happiest Place On Earth. Then, in true Hyperion Adventures Podcast tradition, we make ourselves hungry by discussing many of the amazing, new menu offerings coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We are quickly approaching the Holiday Season and that means, it's time to start designing options for family get-togethers. One of the most popular locations for to do precisely this happens to be at Disney. So, this week, we're sharing our Tips For Planning Large Family Disney Vacations. We'll discuss a few things you might want to think about so you're ready for your group to come together at the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort, or even aboard a Disney Cruise. Find out what strategies we suggest so you can have all the information you need for your big family trip! Once we finish off our Tips For Planning Large Family Disney Vacations, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you when and where the Walt Disney Company's 100th-year anniversary will be kicking off in the parks. Then, we discuss the guest-favorite experiences that will soon be returning to The Happiest Place On Earth. And we get you hungry with some menu additions that will soon be coming to a couple of Disney's Wilderness Lodge locations. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're thrilled to be joined by two of our favorite people from the Disney creator community; Frank & Jen from Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz. Recently, they were lucky enough to take a week-long cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy. This also happened to be the first time in 10 years that Jen had sailed with Disney Cruise Line and it was Frank's first time ever joining Captains Minnie & Mickey. So, we wanted to get their impressions of the whole First Time Disney Cruising experience. They share with us all of the things they loved, and even a couple of things they weren't as pleased with, while aboard the ship. Find out how DCL compares with other cruise lines they've sailed with and whether their experience was good enough for them to do it again! Once we finish up our time talking First Time Disney Cruising With Frank & Jen From Dillo's Diz, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share exciting news about the lineup for a guest-favorite EPCOT holiday-time event. We also tell you about what fantastic nighttime Walt Disney World ticketed event is getting set to make its return. And we discuss the news that everybody's favorite purple dragon may be making his big screen debut sometime in the near future. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we were lucky enough to get to experience something that we have been dreaming about for years. We hope you come along with us as we discuss all the details of Checking One Off The Bucket List: A Stay At Disney's Wilderness Lodge Cascade Cabins. This was truly a unique and special experience that we can't wait to share with you. Find out our impressions of these magical locations and whether or not we'd ever splurge to do it again! Once we finish up our segment about Checking One Off The Bucket List: A Stay At Disney's Wilderness Lodge Cascade Cabins, we give our spoiler-free thoughts on the new Star Wars series, Andor. Find out what our initial impressions are of the new Disney+ show. Next, we share the Disney Stories of the Week, including details about when and how you will be able to finally use MagicBand+ at The Happiest Place On Earth. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We know you love our music-based episodes but it has been far too long since we've done one. Well, that changes this week because this show is all about some of your favorite tunes. They may not be the versions you're used to, though. Instead, we're looking at the best of those famous songs that can be found most often in the film's credits song by some of the very biggest personalities in the music industry. Yep! It's Our 5 Favorite Pop Versions Of Disney Songs. Better yet, we're joined by some of our favorite people, Jonathan, Camille & Lorelai Cotton to count them down. Find out if your favorites made our lists. Also, be sure to check out Camille's amazing designs at Castle Bound and Down! Once wrap up the countdown of Our 5 Favorite Pop Versions Of Disney Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you all about the Walt Disney Company's successes at this year's celebration of all things television. We also let you know which Disney Cruise Line ship has found a new, semi-permanent home. As always, we finish all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

While we were very sad our plans to attend this year's Ultimate Disney Fan Event were thwarted, that doesn't mean we weren't paying attention. We were locked in on everything that was revealed over the weekend and we couldn't wait to share our thoughts with you. So, this week, our episode will revolve almost entirely around a D23 Expo 2022 Announcements Discussion. We'll talk about many of the exciting things coming our way from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. However, our big focus will be on the Disney Parks. Listen in to find out our thoughts on all the amazing things we are thrilled to see coming our way soon! Once we wrap up our D23 Expo 2022 Announcements Discussion, normally our next segment would bring you the Disney Stories of the week. However, since our whole episode revolves around Disney news, we won't be doing that this time. That's okay because we never leave you without passing along our tips that might help you on your next vacation. And this show will be no different. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We hope you all had (or are having) a wonderful Labor Day Weekend. Since this holiday is a celebration of all the hard work so many of us do on a day-to-day basis, we thought we'd shine a light on some of our favorite characters that put out an excessive amount of energy in their films, as well. That's right! This week we're celebrating The Hardest Working Disney Characters. So many of them put their noses to the proverbial grindstone to make their dreams come true. We'll be showcasing many of our favorites! Once we wrap up our discussion of The Hardest Working Disney Characters, we decided to do a little segment sharing some of our wildest predictions for possible announcements at next weekend's D23 Expo 2022. Find out what we hope to learn at this year's Ultimate Disney Fan Event and see if any of our ideas become a reality. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share a big announcement that you may be interested in if you're a big Disney fan who also likes to help people plan their vacations. We also talk about a brand new rest spot for DVC Members that will soon be arriving at The Happiest Place On Earth. As always, we finish it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Over the last few days, we were lucky enough to pay a quick, couple-night visit to the Walt Disney World Resort packed with many experiences we haven't done before or in a very long time. We couldn't wait to tell you all about them. So, that's what we're doing with Our August 2022 Walt Disney World Visit Recap episode. We share details about our stays at Disney's Bay Lake Towers and Animal Kingdom Resorts along with several interesting Disney dining selections and a very special tour. We hope you'll join us as we tell you all about our adventures at The Top of the World Lounge - Villains Lair, Space 220, and the Wild Africa Trek. Plus lots of other details you won't want to miss! Once we wrap up Our August 2022 Walt Disney World Visit Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you how it has become even easier to compliment the amazing Disney Cast Members at The Happiest Place On Earth. We, also, let you know when you'll be able to begin booking your special cruise to A Galaxy Far, Far Away if that is in your plans for next year. As always, we finish all up by sharing our tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

You may or may not know this about us but we are big space program fans. Since we've moved to Florida, we've been lucky enough to witness several launches and we're very excited about the upcoming Artemis moon launch set for later this month. So, we thought this would be a great week to discuss the many ties the Walt Disney Company has to outer space with our Disney & Space - A Marriage Made In The Heavens episode. Michelle, once again, brings her always amazing research to the table as we discuss the many ways Disney has promoted trips to explore beyond our planet. Once we wrap up our Disney & Space - A Marriage Made In The Heavens segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the amazing list of new Disney Legends that will be inducted at D23 Expo 2022 next month. We also share some details of a fun, week-long celebration of Disney Princesses happening this week. And we tell you about a few Epcot tours that will soon be returning to The Most Magical Place On Earth. As always, we finish it all off with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

There are a few things we really love. Of course, you know one of them is Disney. You may also know we love Star Wars and LEGO. You can also throw Pat & Charles from the ConverSWations Star Wars Podcast onto that list. So, we thought this would be a great time to combine all those fantastic things with our LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation Fun With ConverSWations episode. We talk with them about the fantastic new Disney+ special and a variety of other topics from a galaxy far, far away. We hope you enjoy the discussion and laugh nearly as much as we did while we were recording it. After we wrap up our LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation segment with Pat & Charles, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This time, we share the big numbers that Disney just released showing just how popular Disney+ has become. We also share details on the themes for next year's runDisney Springtime Surprise Race Weekend. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we finally get to an episode we've been teasing for a while and we couldn't be more excited about it. That's because it's another of Michelle's always interesting Disney research pieces. This time, we're looking at Environmental Disney - Balancing Planet Care And The Guest Experience. From long ago in its history, Disney has focused on taking care of the Earth and its inhabitants. Michelle explores just a few of the many ways it does this while not sacrificing the guest's trips to the parks. As a matter of fact, much of what Disney does actually enhances your vacation in ways you may not even be aware of. You'll learn all about it here! Once we complete our look at Environmental Disney - Balancing Planet Care And The Guest Experience, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this show, we get you set for all of the Holiday fun that will be headed to the Disneyland Resort this Winter. We also share the unexpected release day for an exciting new Disney+ Marvel series. Speaking of Marvel, we also share the schedule of superheroic fun that can be experienced at this year's Ultimate Disney Fan Event. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!