Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

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!

It's been a while since we've explored some of Disney's more "budget-friendly" locations and there've been a lot of changes and updates. So, we decided this week would be the perfect one to explore Disney's Value Resorts - Are They Right For You? Michelle will break down the benefits of these somewhat more "economy" hotels. She shares the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision if these are the best spots for you and your family on your next Walt Disney World vacation. Once we wrap up our exploration into Disney's Value Resorts, it's time for the Disney Stories of the week. In this episode, we discuss many of the panels coming to the D23 Expo 2022 that might be of particular interest to fans of the Disney Parks. We, also, share details about a new beachside Disney Dining location coming to Aulani in the near future. And we tell you all about a new fantastic food destination coming to Disney's BoardWalk that you may want to check out if you're a fan of a good sandwich. As always, we tie it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're back with another peek at our experiences at one of the most popular Disney Festivals. This time, Tom got to join in on the culinary fun and we're sharing it all with you in Part 2 of our A Taste Of The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival episode. We got the chance to sample even more wonderful dishes at this year's event and discuss our thoughts with you. We also talk about a couple of new things we had the chance to try like a stay at Disney's Boardwalk Resort and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. There are just so many exciting experiences to tell you about. Once we wrap up Part 2 of our A Taste Of The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. Michelle tells you all about the Disney magic that you will be able to control right from your wrist beginning soon. Then Tom discusses a lot of the Marvel excitement that came out of San Diego Comic Con 2022. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're back with another brand new episode, this week, and this one is focused on the opening of one of the most beloved Disney Parks Festivals. Yep! We're giving you A Taste Of The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Michelle had the chance to make it out to this celebration of all things eating and drinking, this week. She shares what she sampled and experienced at this guest-favorite event. But, this is just Part 1 of our look at Food & Wine. We'll be back visiting next week and sharing even more of our tasty tour on next week's show. Once we wrap up discussing A Taste Of The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, Michelle tells us about both Disneyland and the infamous Oga of Oga's Cantina, birthday celebrations. And, it's Dole Whip month. We share many of the ways you can celebrate with a variety of versions of this refreshing Disney Treat. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We have had a crazy week but, after a month apart, we are finally back together. However, because we had a very busy week, we didn't feel we would have the time to give you all the quality of a main topic we expect from ourselves. So, we're going into the archives to revisit one of our favorite shows. It's The Best Of Hyperion Adventures - Our Phineas & Ferb Appreciation Show. We figured this series is all about having fun in Summer and that's why we thought it would be the perfect time to take another listen back to it. Even though our main topic of the week isn't new, that doesn't mean we won't be bringing you some original content with this show. As a matter of fact, Michelle has some Disney Stories of the Week for you. She'll share some details of the Avengers Campus that is getting set to open in Disneyland Paris. She'll also tell you about a Zombie-rific dance party that is coming to both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. And, she fills you in on the return of some wonderful character breakfasts that are coming back soon. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Happy 4th of July Weekend, everybody! We decided to celebrate the holiday with this week's new episode. Michelle breaks out her always outstanding research as we look into Disney - A Patriotic History. Walt Disney himself was an enormous patriot and it shows within his theme parks. Find out the history and some fun facts about many of Disney's most American attractions both past and present. Once we wrap up our look at Disney - A Patriotic History, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some news about a guest-favorite location that will soon be reopening to help turn your little ones into their favorite princess or knight. We, also, discuss an exciting announcement about a favorite Disney attraction that is scheduled for a highly-anticipated reimaging. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We just celebrated the Summer Solstice over the past week. That means we’ve officially kicked off Summer! Since we haven’t done a musically focused episode in a while, we thought this week would be the perfect time to break one out. So, we’re sharing Our 5 Favorite Disney Summer Songs. There are a lot to choose from and these tunes are all fun so it should make for a lively episode. So, get your swimsuits on, fire up the grill and get ready to dance to some of the best summertime tunes! Once we wrap up discussing Our 5 Favorite Disney Summer Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, we shift briefly from Summer to share the return of one of our favorite holiday Walt Disney World Events. We, also, tell you exactly when one of our favorite DVC lounges is set to open and with a dastardly new twist. And we now know who the godparents will be for the Disney Wish! As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Since this week's episode happens to coincide with Father's Day, we thought we'd celebrate by taking a look at many of the disputes that have arisen between fathers and their children in Disney movies. That makes sense, right? Seriously, there are several films where this is at least a portion of the plot. So, we'll be discussing Disney Father-Child Conflicts - How Their Squabbles Actually Express Their Love. We'll be listing our 5 favorites and sharing why we feel, often, there's much more behind this situation than may be on the surface. Once we wrap up our look at Disney Father-Child Conflicts, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll look ahead at the spook-tacular fun brewing this Fall at the Disneyland Resort. We'll, also tell you about a couple of fun live Disney streaming events that are heading our way. And we'll tell you about a new, spectacular Adventures by Disney trip that might appeal to you if you've just hit the lottery. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we take a look at the man without whom the Walt Disney Company might not have ever existed. You may be thinking we're talking about Walt but, no. We're talking about the other driving force behind everything Walt created; his older brother. Yep, we're doing a deep dive into Roy O Disney - The Man Who Ensured Walt's Dreams Came True. Michelle brings more of her outstanding research as she shares history, fun facts, and endearing quotes about the man who found ways to make everything we love about the company, a reality. Once we wrap up our discussion of Roy O Disney - The Man Who Ensured Walt's Dreams Came True, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the schedule for all of the biggest panels at the Ultimate Disney Fan Event. We also share the open dates for two Walt Disney World guest-favorite dining establishments. And Disney now has a beautiful new cruise liner in its possession. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're back with a brand new episode this week and this one marks a special date. We are celebrating four years of our show with Our 4th Anniversary Celebration. We'll take a look back at all that has happened over the last year and share our thoughts on the fun we've had. Some of our friends will even be joining in on the party with a message or note. And we'll look forward at what is to come in year number five. Once we wrap up Our 4th Anniversary Celebration, we'll share a couple of things that have happened to us over the past couple of weeks. First, Michelle will share her experience visiting Star Wars Celebration Anaheim to check out that fun, fan event. Then, we'll be discussing a lof of the details involved with our cross-country move from California to Florida; including Tom's new career! Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, we'll share an interesting new Disneyland ticket offer just for Californians. We'll also tell you about the recently announced date for this year's Disney+ Day. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

As you may know, we are in the midst of a big move from California to Florida. With all that we have going on this week, unfortunately, we didn't have time to put together a new episode. However, we still wanted to be sure to bring you some content we thought you'd enjoy. So, we dipped back into the archives to bring you this week's Best Of Hyperion Adventures - Our 5 Favorite Inspirational Disney Songs show. There are a lot of our favorite tunes that made our lists. So, whether you've never heard this show before or just haven't heard it in a long time, we think you're really going to enjoy it. Oh, and just like every week, we still bring you tips that might help you on your next vacation! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week just happens to be the birthday of one of our all-time favorite Disney Characters. The one and only Goofy! So, we thought this would be a great time to delve into his history. That's right! We Get Goofy About Goofy! Michelle, once again, brings her always amazing research to the show as we discuss everything about this fan-favorite character. You're bound to learn something you didn't know before about this amazing member of the Disney Fab Five! Once we finish our segment where We Get Goofy About Goofy, we share the details of our recent trip to the Disneyland Resort. This was possibly one of the last chances we would have to visit The Happiest Place On Earth for a long time. So, we did a lot of fun things that we'll tell you about in this show. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. We tell you the information you'll need to know if you're hoping to experience Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind once it opens this week. We also tell you about a sweet ticket deal for those attending The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in September. And we discuss many of the amazing acts that will be performing at this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're back from traveling and ready to bring you another, brand new episode for you! This week, we'll be recapping all of the interesting things that happened during Our May 2022 Florida Trip. We'll cover all of the fun stuff we did over the past several days including our visit to Walt Disney World. Among the things we'll be discussing are our splurge on a poolside Cabana at Disney's Contemporary Resort. We'll also share our experiences using Disney's updated version of DAS in the parks. Our stay in a one-bedroom villa at Bay Lake Towers. And we'll tell you about the real reason we were in The Sunshine State; closing on our lovely, new, Florida home. Once we wrap up Our May 2022 Florida Trip Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share new ways to celebrate with a little bit of soul that are coming to the Disneyland Resort. Speaking of The Happiest Place On Earth, a Disney California Adventure Park landmark is getting set to return. And we'll tell you how you can experience Star Wars Celebration Anaheim even if you won't be able to make it to the west coast in a couple of weeks. As always, we wrap up the show with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Happy Mother's Day Adventurers! As you may know, we've had a bit of a crazy week. So, while we originally planned to bring you a brand new episode, we decided it might be a good time to, instead, revisit one of our best shows from the past. Since it is Mother's Day, we thought we'd go back and revisit the holiday from back in May of 2019. So, here is our Best Of Hyperion Adventures - Mother's Day The Disney Way show. We hope you'll enjoy this look back at one of our favorite episodes. And, although most of this episode is from the archives, we do have some new content for you. Including our Favorite Things From The Week and, of course, we never leave you without a tip that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Happy Mother's Day! Cheers!

If you notice our sound is a little different this week, that's because we're on the road. But we wouldn't let that stop us from bringing you a new episode. With May the 4th quickly approaching, we thought we should share our favorite Tips For Celebrating Star Wars Day. Just because it's happening on a school/work day, doesn't mean you can't enjoy the fun. We tell you some of the best, easy ways you can enjoy the holiday that revolves around everything from A Galaxy Far, Far Away! After we wrap up our discussion of Tips For Celebrating Star Wars Day, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about the exciting changes coming to a Disneyland Resort Hotel. We also share the many exciting events coming to the Disney Parks and Cruises this spooky season. 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 continuing our series exploring the things that set Disney Parks apart from other theme parks. For this show, the focus will be on the people that day in and day out bring the magic to every Disney visit and vacation. That's right, it's our Creating Disney Magic - Disney Cast Members episode. We’ll explore the subtle, and not-so-subtle, ways these wonderful, hard-working people go out of their way to make every trip special! Once we wrap up our look at Creating Disney Magic - Disney Cast Members, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the details of a reimagined, guest-favorite show that is set to make its return to the Walt Disney World resort. We, also, tell you about one of our favorite exclusive lounges that is set to reopen soon. Then, it's time for the moment we've been teasing all week. Our Very Special Announcement. You're not going to want to miss our big news that we'll be revealing that will affect both our show and our lives personally. (Note: You can skip ahead to 59:04 if you're impatient and just want to get right to the Big News) As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Today just happens to be Easter Sunday! So, we figured what better way would there be to celebrate the holiday than with An Hyperion Adventures Disney Easter Egg Hunt! No, not we're not searching for the hardboiled and decorated kind. We’re talking about the various Easter Eggs that can be found in many of Disney's movies and series. We'll discuss some of our favorite hidden gems. We may even share some that you may have missed. Once we wrap up our Hyperion Adventures Disney Easter Egg Hunt, it's time for this Disney Stories of the Week. We share details that you'll need to know if you want a prime viewing spot when World of Color returns this week to Disney California Adventure Parks. Then we tell you what guest-favorite attraction just reopened at Disney's Animal Kingdom, just in time for the park's birthday. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It’s a big milestone week for us. This is our 200th official episode! So, to celebrate, we thought this would be a good date to bring you a show we’ve done annually for the last couple of years that you have told us you love. Yep! It’s time for Our 3rd Annual Ask Us Anything Show! We received a bunch of wonderful and interesting questions from our listeners on a variety of both Disney and non-Disney topics. Listen and find out more about us! Once we wrap up our Ask Us Anything portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, this segment includes the announcement of the opening date for a highly-anticipated, new, Epcot attraction. We also tell you how you might be able to experience it even earlier. Next, we tell you about a Walt Disney World Resort discount that may be of interest to you if you are also a fan of Disney's streaming service. And we share new ways you can celebrate the movie Encanto at Disneyland in the very near future. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. And, here's the phone number to Disney Guest Relations that Michelle promised you in the show (407) 939-1289 Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're very close to the official 30th birthday of Europe's first Disney Park. And, we thought we'd like to take part in the festivities, as well. So, this week, we'll be joining in on the fun with our look at Disneyland Paris - 30 Years of Euro Disney Magic episode. Michelle will once again share the results of her always amazing research as we explore the 3 decades of history of this wonderful vacation destination. Once we wrap up our exploration of Disneyland Paris - 30 Years of Euro Disney Magic, it's time to wrap up our Hyperion Adventures Podcast Disney Songs Madness Tournament. We announce which song you named as the champion and fill you in on who was the winner of our prize pack. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, they include a lot of things that are set to return to the parks. Such as a nearly 50-year-old, guest-favorite show; a tasty food and beverage festival; and your chance to get up close and personal with your favorite Disney characters. We'll tell you all about those and more. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

The Springtime Surprise runDisney race weekend is coming up. So, we thought this would be a good time to get you set for the event. That's right! We're counting down The 5 Songs You Should Add To Your runDisney Playlist. No matter if you’re attending in person or just in spirit, music often plays a big part in the motivation and inspiration you need to get you through this fun but strenuous activity. We share our ideas for the special tunes that could help drive you all the way to the finish line! Once we wrap up our look at The 5 Songs You Should Add To Your runDisney Playlist, it's time to delve back into our Hyperion Adventures Podcast Disney Songs Madness bracket. We'll let you know what songs advance through the Elite 8 and Final Four. Setting up next week's big Championship Matchup! Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announced return of an aspect that really makes World Showcase special. We also tell you which guest-favorite form of transportation will soon be returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. And we discuss another nighttime ticketed event that will soon be back at The Most Magical Place On Earth. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation! And don't forget to visit our friends at MNSTDesigns.com to check out all the cool Disney-influenced items they have for sale with all of the profits going to Give Kids The World! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're continuing our series exploring the many things that set Disney Parks apart from other theme parks. For this installment, we're focusing on yet another aspect that builds the ambiance of each park and land you visit. Yet, you may not even notice it. It's our Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Background Music episode. We'll explore much of the subtle, yet magical, music that permeates every portion of the parks. Find out how Disney uses these songs to tell the story and set the mood for each segment of the park that you visit. So, get ready to hum along to some of your favorites! Once we wrap up our segment on Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Background Music, it's time to take a look and see which songs advanced to the Elite 8 round in our Hyperion Adventures Podcast Disney Songs Madness competition. So, grab your brackets and follow along to see if your picks have moved on in the tournament. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode those include the announcement of a new Disney Vacation Club location coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. We also share news of an exciting new docuseries coming to Disney+ that will help you if you've ever wanted to learn how to draw some of your favorite characters. And we share details behind some of the interesting dining experiences that will be aboard Disney Cruise Line's newest ship when it debuts this Summer. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We've been lucky enough to visit Disneyland many times over the last couple of years both before and after the beginning of the pandemic. We've seen new lands open and experienced the changes in safety procedures for ourselves. But, that's not true for many. So, we thought this would be a good time to talk with someone who recently had the chance to return to The Happiest Place On Earth after a few years away. It's our Disneyland Through the Eyes of a Teenager - New Lands & Experiences episode. We're joined by our cousin Josh who shares a young person's impressions of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Avengers Campus, and many of the other recent changes that have emerged within Disney's California theme parks. Once we wrap up our look at Disneyland Through the Eyes of a Teenager - New Lands & Experiences segment, it's time to go through the next round of our HAP Disney Songs Madness bracket. Follow along as we discuss what songs advance to the Sweet 16. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include details about a couple of new shows that will be premiering aboard Disney Cruise Line's newest ship this Summer. We also share good news for those of you that are looking to attend this year's ultimate Star Wars fan event. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, one of our favorite festivals kicked off at the Disneyland Resort and we couldn't wait to talk about it. What do we love about it most? Well, it's all focused on the amazing food and beverages we have here in the Golden State. Plus, we have intentions on attending in the very near future so we thought this would be a great time to get our planning underway by listing Our "Must Try" Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Dishes. Find out what we can't wait to sample over the next couple of months during this magical event. Once we wrap up the discussion of Our "Must Try" Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Dishes, it's time to delve into our Hyperion Adventures Podcast Disney Songs Madness competition. Get your brackets out and follow along as we share which tunes advance to the second round. Don't forget! The winners were chosen by you and many of our other listeners. Thanks again for taking part in the fun! Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a less expensive Disney+ option that is coming your way. We also share the details of a fun event that the little ones in your house may enjoy that will soon be happening at the Disneyland Resort. And we share information on a COVID policy change that you will want to be aware of if you have a Disney Cruise scheduled 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're kicking off a new series that will explore many of the things that set Disney apart from other theme parks. We're starting it all off with Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Landscapes. Michelle, once again, brings her always amazing research to the table as she shares the several obvious, and not so obvious, ways Disney enhances your park visits with meticulous landscaping. Since Tom happens to be traveling this week, we recorded this episode a week ago. So, once we wrap up our look at Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Landscapes, we won't have our usual Disney Stories of the Week. However, we never leave you without passing along some tips that might help you on your next vacation. And this show will be no different. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We've been doing this show for nearly 4 years now but have yet to put out anything focused on the "Madness" that happens around this time of year. Well, that's all changing for this March. We have our own bracket for this season that we recently released, focused on Disney Songs. So, for this week's episode, we thought we'd go through the entire first round with our HAP Disney Songs Madness Bracket Breakdown! We got through and discuss the songs we've chosen and what the key match-ups might be. We may even play pieces of a few of the songs that you may not be familiar with, as well! Don't forget to download our HAP Disney Songs Bracket and play along. Your selections will decide which songs advance and eventually become our 2022 Champion! Plus, we'll have prizes to giveaway along the way! Once we wrap up our HAP Disney Songs Madness Bracket Breakdown, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode those include a possible dream come true for anyone who has ever wanted to live in Disney. We also tell you what guest-favorite nighttime event will soon be returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. And, we share with you the new, easier way to share your appreciation for the wonderful Disney Cast Members. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We were lucky enough over the weekend to head back to our Happy Place; The Happiest Place On Earth. So, this week, we decided we'd share all the fun we had with our February 2022 Disneyland Visit Recap. Come along on the journey with us as we discuss many of our wonderful experiences including a few, interesting, seasonal food items. We share a unique situation that occurred on a Classic Disney Attraction. And share the best part of our day, reconnecting with some wonderful friends. Once we wrap up our February 2022 Disneyland Visit Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include good news for those with tired feet at the Disneyland Resort. We, also, tell you a few more details about a wonderful festival that is soon to return to Disney California Adventure Park. And, it should come as no surprise that Michelle was right, again, because she always has the best predictions. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

There have been a lot of changes to what is required for you to visit both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts over the last couple of years. So, this week, we thought we go through a refresher about accessing our favorite vacation destinations with a Disney Parks Tickets 101 episode. We'll explore the different options available to you and provide you with a few strategies as to how to best explore The Happiest and Most Magical Places On Earth! Once we wrap up our little Disney Parks Tickets 101 recap, we share with you a fun little event we have coming up. The best thing about it is, it will be all about you and your input. Find out what it is and how you can get involved. Then it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include several fun ways to actively start your day at the Disneyland Resort. Next, we share some unfortunate news for those of you that have plans to sail aboard the Disney Wish early in its debut year. And we'll let you know when you'll be able to check out a highly anticipated Star Wars series that is soon coming to Disney+. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We can't get it out of our heads so, while we "Don't Talk About Bruno", we feel we have to talk about Disney's latest hit animated film. You've got it! This week, we're doing An Exploration Of Disney's Encanto! We'll delve into the story, characters, and music for a fun analysis into why we can't get this wonderful movie out of our heads, hearts, and souls. (And, yes, we will talk about Bruno) Once we wrap up our Exploration Of Disney's Encanto, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode those include exciting entertainment options that are returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. We also share details of an exciting new themed sailing that is set to may a triumphant reappearance to select Disney Cruises in 2023. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

If you've listened to this show for a long time, then you know we are often very hungry when we record it. That definitely is not going to change this week. That's because this week we are doing Our Foodie Episode - New Disney Dining Experiences & Updates. We share the many new and wonderful food based changes that are coming to the parks. We share some of the favorite restaurants that are new or, at least, new to us and discuss what dishes we're excited to sample on our next visit to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Don't forget all the food available currently at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. You know we're going to talk about that, as well. Once we wrap up the "Our Foodie Episode - New Disney Dining Experiences & Updates" portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This show, those include new food and fun coming to Toy Story Land. We tell you about your chance to explore the rivers of Europe with a little Disney flair. And discuss the continued domination of the music of Encanto on the music charts. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We've been building up to it for months and have finally made it to one of our favorite shows we do each year. That's right! It's time for our 3rd Annual Hyperion Adventures Disney Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This is always a lot of fun and the best thing about it is that the new inductees were all chosen by you! Find out which Disney Films, Characters, Songs, and Attractions you voted in to this year's class. As always, thank you so much for your input! Once we wrap up our 3rd Annual Hyperion Adventures Disney Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include new details about this year's ultimate Disney fan event, including the price of tickets. We also share what bands will be rocking the stage at Epcot this Spring. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening and voting! Cheers!

We know we're a couple of weeks into the new year, already. However, we're excited about a lot of the things to come this year. So, this week, we thought we'd discuss Everything Disney We're Looking Forward To In 2022. From the Parks, to the movies and even the cruise line, there's so much good stuff coming in the near future from Disney. We share our favorites with you! Once we wrap up our talk about Everything Disney We're Looking Forward To In 2022, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include another virtual queue going be the wayside for a popular Walt Disney World Attraction. We also tell you what Disney/Pixar film will soon be making its exclusive debut on Disney+ As always, we cap it all off with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're back from our holiday vacation and can't wait to share all the wonderful details with you. So, this week, we'll tell you what it's like Waking Up On Christmas Aboard A Disney Cruise - Our Very Merrytime Cruise Recap. We tell you all of the food, fun, entertainment, and holiday experiences we enjoyed aboard the Disney Fantasy. Find out why we feel a Disney Cruise is one of the most enjoyable and safest vacations you can take right now. Once we wrap up our look back at Waking Up On Christmas Aboard A Disney Cruise, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a guest favorite park that is reopening at the Walt Disney World Resort, while another temporarily closes down. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We happen to still be traveling this week but we didn't want you to go into your New Year's celebrations without giving you some Hyperion Adventures content. So, this week, we're flashing back to September of 2019 to revisit a show that you've told us is one of your favorites with the Best Of Hyperion Adventures - Our 5 Favorite Disney Dance Party Songs. We help you set up your New Year's Party Disney playlist by sharing the songs always get our feet moving whenever they start to play. Even though this is a Best Of Hyperion Adventures episode with a journey back to one of our previous shows, we still never give you an episode that doesn't include a tip that might help you on your next vacation. And we wrap up this show exactly that way. Thanks for listening! We hope you have a magical, safe and happy New Year! Cheers!