Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

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!

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!