Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

This week, we're back with another installment of our series counting down to the 50th Birthday Celebration of Walt Disney World. Michelle will, once again, bring her always amazing research to the table as we explore the history and biggest moments from the Most Magical Place On Earth. All leading up to the October 1st festivities for the destination Where Dreams Come True! Our fifth episode in the series is entitled "Disney's Wonderful WORLD Of Color". It will explore many of the magical festivities and use of color throughout the glorious history of Walt Disney World celebrations. Once we wrap up our fifth installment in our Countdown To Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday - Disney's Wonderful WORLD Of Color segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode those include more info about a highly anticipated, out-of-this-world dining experience that's coming to Epcot. We also share details about the new nighttime, holiday, ticketed event that is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. And we talk about the new paid transportation system that will soon be available to get you to and from the airport and your resort stay at The Most Magical Place On Earth. 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 paying another little tribute to Michelle's mom. Since she was an enormous role model in her life, we thought we'd do an episode based on the Disney characters who also set fine examples. Yep, we're counting down Our 5 Favorite Disney Role Models. There are so many to choose from so this will be another difficult list to narrow down. Listen to hear how we did and find out if our favorites match yours! Once we wrap up the countdown of Our 5 Favorite Disney Role Models, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, that includes the details of Disneyland's, new, Annual Pass replacement program. Speaking of The Happiest Place On Earth, we share a list of more dining locations that will soon be reopening there, as well. And we talk all about the many interesting things we learned about the upcoming Star Wars themed hotel that will be launching next year 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!

We're back with a new episode for you and, this week, we're looking back at our stops at a couple of our favorite locations in the whole, wide world. It's our July Disneyland & Walt Disney World Visit Recap. First, we share the details of our journey to The Happiest Place On Earth. That includes our stay at the Disneyland Hotel. We also checked out the recently updated Mickey's Philharmagic featuring an all new scene from the Pixar film Coco. We share our yummy experience meeting with some special friends at Disney California Adventure Park's Lamplight Lounge for their amazing brunch. And we talk about our journey back to Avengers Campus for the first time since our opening day visit. Next, it's over to the East Coast for a little taste of Walt Disney World. And, yes, "taste" is the correct term because a big part of our day was a jaunt over to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. We share our thoughts on several of the offerings we were lucky enough to sample. We then, ventured over to Magic Kingdom for a wonderful viewing of Happily Ever After and shared our thoughts on the return of this guest-favorite nighttime spectacular. And, we had a fine meal in a very special spot in one of our favorite Disney Park restaurants. We tell you all about that, as well. Once we wrap up our July Disneyland & Walt Disney World Visit Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include more dining locations that are set to open at The Most Magical Place On Earth. We also share details of some wonderful spots those of you 18 and older can look forward to sampling once the Disney Wish debuts next Summer. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Hello Hyperion Adventurers. We wanted to let you know that something has occurred in our world that made us decide we will not be releasing a new episode today. However, since you are our Hyperion Adventures Family, we wanted to fill you in with what is going on with us. So Tom recorded this special message for you. Thank you so much for being a part of our family. We love you dearly. Tom & Michelle

This week, we're continuing our look ahead to the Magical Celebration happening in Florida on October 1st with another look back. It's Part 4 of our series "Countdown To Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday" entitled "Room With A View". For this episode, we're looking at the development of the many beautiful resorts the can be found around The Most Magical Place On Earth. Michelle brings her always amazing research as she shares the history and fun facts about the original Walt Disney World Hotels. We guarantee you'll find out something you didn't know before about the place Where Dreams Come True during this show. Once we wrap up Part 4 of our Countdown To Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday - Room With A View segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include details about a lot of the Very Merry offerings coming this Holiday Season at both the Walt Disney World Resort and aboard Disney Cruise Line. We also discuss the many accolades that were earned this week for some of your favorite Disney+ offerings. And there's a terrific new Disney ticket offer that may interest those of you who reside in the Sunshine State. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Over the last few years, we've heard a lot about many of the new things coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland here in the U.S. However, there is also a lot of fantastic stuff happening at Disney's foreign destinations, as well. So, this week, we thought we refresh our memories about all of the Excitement At Disney Parks Around The World. There are a lot of amazing things coming to Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai and we plan to explore it all. Listen in and be enticed to add these upcoming, spectacular attractions and lands to your Disney Bucket List. Once we wrap up our look at the Excitement At Disney Parks Around The World, it's time for this Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include details about the spooky season fun coming to the Disneyland Resort and a fantastic, new ticket offer to go along with it. We also discuss details of a few sensational dining options that are coming to the Disney Wish. 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! We hope you are having a magical, holiday weekend with your family and friends. We are away visiting with our family and thought we'd include them on this week's episode. So, get ready for Family Disney Game Time Fun! Michelle returns to her role as the Game Show Hostess with the Mostest as she leads us through a fun little trivia contest. We hope you'll play along, as well. Once we wrap up our Family Disney Game Time Fun, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode those include a spectacular announcement for those who enjoy running through the Disney Parks. We also share some special perks that are returning to those who have stays booked at the Walt Disney World Resort. And we share the news of a fan-favorite Disney/Pixar film that will soon have a role in a classic Disney attraction. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're very excited for the return of fireworks at the Disney Parks. They just are the perfect cap to a wonderful day at Disneyland or Walt Disney World. With the announcements of the restoration of these wonderful shows and the news that new presentations are on their way, we thought this would be a perfect time for this week's topic. It's our look at The Evolution Of Disney's Nighttime Spectaculars. We'll take a look back at the origins of these amazing displays and how they've changed over time. We'll also discuss the presentations that will be back in the parks beginning next month and what lies ahead in the future. Once we wrap up our discussion of The Evolution Of Disney's Nighttime Spectaculars, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include more details about Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday Celebration. We also share the details of the return of one of the Official Disney Fan Club's biggest events. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We've really been enjoying all of the new Marvel series that have been debuting this year on Disney+. That includes the recent addition of Loki. Since he is the "God of Mischief", we thought we'd explore the mischievous aspect of the MCU films and series that we feel helps set them apart. That's their addition of seriously funny scenes. So, this week we're counting down Our 5 Favorite Comedic Marvel Moments! Better yet, we're joined by our wonderful friends Keenan & Rachael, from Part Of Our World Podcast, who shared their selections, as well. We had a fantastic time with them and cracked up throughout recording. Laugh along with us and see if your favorites made our list. Originally, we thought we'd be traveling this weekend which would mean we'd be skipping the Disney Stories of the Week after we wrapped up counting down Our 5 Favorite Comedic Marvel Moments. However, as you'll hear in this episode, our plans changed. So we do have a couple of quick Disney stories for you in this episode. Those include the return of Nighttime Fireworks Spectaculars to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Traveling or not, we never leave you without giving you some sort of tip that might help you on your next vacation. And that's exactly how we wrap this show up, as well. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're continuing our look forward to the big anniversary celebration for The Most Magical Place On Earth with another peek back at its history. It's Part 3 or our Countdown To Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday. This one is entitled That's The Ticket as we explore the various forms of entrance and attraction passes that have been available over the vacation resort's first 5 decades. Michelle, once again, bring her always outstanding research as she shares more interesting info and fun facts about the place Where Dreams Come True. Once we wrap up Part 3 our Countdown To Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announced reopening dates for guest favorite dining locations at Disney Parks of both coasts. We also share how you can join in on a virtual event celebrating the past, present and future of another Disney Park that is celebrating an important anniversary. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We wrap up this week's, special Double Episode Extravaganza with Part 2; Our 3rd Anniversary Celebration. We're joined by so many of our wonderful Hyperion Adventurer friends and family members as we explore all of the amazing things that happened over the last year of our show. We also look ahead to what's to come in Year 4 of our show including a couple of special announcements! We hope you'll join us for this very special episode that, not only, celebrates our show. It toasts you, as well. Because your are what inspires us week in and week out to discuss our favorite Disney related content. Thank you so very much and cheers to you! As mentioned in the show, if you'd like to become a member of the Hyperion Adventures Podcast Patreon group, here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/HyperionAdventuresPodcast

We kick off this week's double episode extravaganza with a look at our visit to the inaugural day of the first Marvel themed land in a Disney Park. It's Our Avengers Campus Opening Day Recap. We share all of our experiences with this amazing new land within Disney California Adventure park. We discuss what it was like to live our own super hero adventures with Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Widow and many of the rest of the Avengers. Once we wrap up sharing all of the details we experienced in Our Avengers Campus Opening Day Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the details of Walt Disney World's upcoming new Halloween themed, nighttime, ticketed event. We also discuss the news that Disney Cruise Line may be sailing from a U.S. port even earlier than originally expected. 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 celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with an entertaining little game. We'll remember many of the rides we've enjoyed over the years that have evolved over time with our Disney Attractions This or That - Classic or Update episode. Listen and play along as we share our preferences. The original versions of these great Walt Disney World and Disneyland attractions or the updated iterations. Once we wrap up our Disney Attractions This or That - Classic or Update portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include when your chance to visit The Happiest Place On Earth will arrive if you reside outside of The Golden State. We also let you know when you'll get your first chance to experience a re-imagined classic attraction. And we discuss a wonderful, new Disney musical that is headed to Broadway this Fall. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

If you know us at all, then you know we're tremendously excited for our chance to sail aboard the Disney Wish. But their newest ship isn't the only reason we love cruising with Captains Mickey & Minnie. So, this week, we thought we'd explore all of the things we love about DCL with our Disney Cruise Line - A Wish And So Much More episode. We share what we feel sets this amazing company apart from the rest. We also discuss many of the magical touches that are coming on the newest addition to the fleet and fill you in on if we will be sailing aboard her. Once we wrap up our look at Disney Cruise Line - A Wish And So Much More, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include some exciting Disneyland reopening news. A story about the version that's very close to us and another for the one that's not so near us. We also discuss what new Florida location is making a bid to become Disney Cruise Line's second home port. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we continue lead up to October 1st and the giant anniversary date of The Most Magical Place On Earth. It's Part 2 of Our Countdown To Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday. Michelle brings her always amazing research to the podcast once again as she explores Disney's Land. Find out all about the history and fun facts surrounding Walt's acquisition of the area that we now know as the place Where Dreams Come True. Once Michelle wraps up her deep dive into Part 2 of Our Countdown to Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include an early pricing breakdown for the earliest itineraries aboard Disney Cruise Line's newest ship. We then discuss a date change for a fan-favorite event coming up next year. And we tell you about another highly anticipated Disney movie that will be debuting simultaneously in theaters and Disney+ this Summer. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

After more than 14 months away, we finally returned to The Happiest Place on Earth for the reopening weekend of the Disneyland Resort. And, this week, we're recapping the whole thing with Our Return To Disneyland For Re-Opening Weekend show. From our morning exploring Disney's California Adventure park to our afternoon at Disneyland, it was a very emotional day for us. We share all of the excitement and fun we experienced on this amazing day. We'll also pass along the tips and information we gathered during our, long overdue, return to the Magic! Once we complete the discussion of Our Return To Disneyland For Re-Opening Weekend, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include several guest-favorite spots that are returning to the Disney Parks on both coasts. We also share some spooky, fun events that were announced to be coming this fall. As always, we wrap up the show with tips that might help you on your next vacation! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we wrap up our look back at our recent Florida vacation with Part 2 of Our April Walt Disney World Trip Recap. We share all of the highlights and info from the 2nd half of our stay. That includes our day at Magic Kingdom where we were luck enough to meet up with one of our Disney Podcasting favorites. We also discuss our Earth Day visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom for its 23rd birthday celebration. And we talk about our last few days at Florida's Space Coast and the SpaceX rocket launch we were blessed to witness. Once we wrap up Part 2 of Our April Walt Disney World Trip recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include many of the magical details we learned about Disney Cruise Line's newest ship that is set to debut in Summer of 2022. We share some good news about Disneyland's membership program. It may be coming sooner than we expected and we'll tell you all about it. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're just back from another wonderful visit to The Most Magical Place On Earth and, of course, we can't wait to share the details with you. We have a lot to discuss so we decided to break this into two different episodes. This week, we present to you Part 1 of Our April Walt Disney World Trip Recap. From our stay at Bay Lake Towers to our sampling of several of the yummy treats at the Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, we have a lot of highlights and information to share. We hope you'll join us this week, and next, for all of the magical details. After we wrap up Part 1 of Our April Walt Disney World Trip Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include information about when you can find out many of the details about Disney Cruise Line's newest ship. We also share how you can add a little super-hero pizazz to your sports viewing schedule. And we talk about a favorite Walt Disney World attraction that is set to reopen. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Believe it our not, we've actually reached the 150 official episode! To celebrate the milestone, we thought we'd revisit the episode that has been by far our most popular to this point. That's right! This week, we're bringing you Our 5 Favorite Disney Songs That Made Us Cry - Vol. 2. We share our brand new lists of songs that made us emotional and compare them to what we presented over 2 years ago. See if your favorite songs made our lists! Spoiler Alert! There were plenty of tears shed in this one so be sure you have a tissues at the ready! We went through a whole box while we were recording! Normally, once we wrap up a main topic like this week's Our 5 Favorite Disney Songs That Made Us Cry - Vol. 2, we bring you the Disney Stories of the Week. However, we happen to be traveling at the moment. So, we'll be skipping that segment, this week. But we never leave you without passing along our weekly tips. And this show is no different. Once we dry our tears, we wrap up the show with tips that might help you on your next vacation! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're talking all about something we've been looking forward to for a very long time. We discuss everything we know about Reopening Disneyland - Returning to the Happiest Place On Earth. We'll share all of the facts we know about your chance to revisit the original Disney Park. Of course, we'll pass along a few tips that might help you secure your chance to visit as well as what you might expect when you arrive. Everything you need to know about returning to the magic! If your looking for more official information about Disneyland's Reopening, be sure to visit this site: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/experience-updates/parks-tickets/ Once we wrap up our look at Reopening Disneyland - Returning to The Happiest Place On Earth, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announcement of when you'll have the chance to live out your super-hero dreams at the Disneyland Resort. We also discuss exciting Epcot offerings that are set to open this Summer and a new way to get to and from the Walt Disney World Resort. And we share an exciting way one of our favorite Disney Characters is being showcased aboard Disney Cruise Line new ship. 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 series leading us up to a very big day we're all anticipating later this year. Beginning this week, Michelle will be looking at a different aspect of the first half century of The Most Magical Place on Earth. All leading up to the 50th Birthday of the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1st! This episode is Part 1 of the series that we've entitled Disney's Map to the Magic, Kingdom. Michelle, once again, brings the best research to the table as we explore the early days of the spot that would, eventually, become the place Where Dreams Come True! Once we wrap up Part 1 of our Countdown to Walt Disney World's 50th Birthday, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a few more details about a highly anticipated Star Wars, Disney+ series that were announced this week. We also discuss a big announcement about a classic Disneyland Restaurant and the dates for a guest-favorite Walt Disney World festival. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. As mentioned in the show, here is the link to the website where you can sign up to be among the first to receive details about the Disney Wish: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/why-cruise-disney/wish/?CMP=ILC-DPFY21Q1wo1224201230200002C%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We had such a wonderful time answering your questions last year, we just had to bring in back for another go 'round. Yep! It's Our 2nd Annual "Ask Us Anything" Show! We discuss all the wonderful questions you sent us and share our points of view about all things Disney and ourselves. Learn a little more about us and laugh along as we try our best to respond to every spectacular query thrown our way. Thanks again to all of you that took part! We couldn't do this, or any of our shows, without you! Once we wrap up Our 2nd Annual Ask Us Anything Show segment, it's time once again for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include an exciting announcement about some changes that may be coming to The Happiest Place on Earth. We also discuss the announcement of a first step toward being able to sail with Captains Mickey & Minnie again. And we share an updated Disney film release schedule. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

You've told us in the past that some of your favorite episodes are the music focused shows. So, this week, we're back with another! It's Our 5 Favorite Transformational Disney Songs. These are tunes that have been used in various Disney Films & Series to show the growth or "transformation" of a character or groups of characters. Think of your classic '80s movie montage but Disney-fied! We'll share the ones that we love the most and those of some of our listeners. Check it out and see if our lists match yours! Once we wrap up our countdown of Our 5 Favorite Transformational Disney Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announcement of the date when we will finally have the chance to return to The Happiest Place on Earth. We also discuss a few new story details we received about the upcoming reimainging of the Jungle Cruise. And we talk about the newly released Disney Cruise Line itineraries. Here's the link we promised to the Jungle Cruise story: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/jungle-cruise-adds-new-characters-mischievous-wildlife-and-skipper-humor-to-classic-attraction/ 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 deep dive into classic Disney Characters. And, this week's subjects, are definitely the most important of them all. It's Mickey & Minnie - The Mice That Started It All. Michelle brings her always excellent research to the table as we explore the history, stories and fun facts about the original Disney Couple. Once we wrap up our look at Mickey & Minnie - The Mice That Started It All, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include several announcements that came from the recent Walt Disney Company Shareholders' Meeting. We also discuss a convenient, new way that you will soon be able to navigate the Walt Disney World Parks. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We've said this for many weeks and nothing has changed. We absolutely love WandaVision. With the series finale debuting last Friday, we thought this was the time to look back the the entire season with The Hyperion Adventures WandaVision Recap Show. We discussed, at length, exactly why we adored this show so much We also talk all about the fabulous season finale and how it may shape the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. WARNING! This episode is spoiler-filled. However, we hold off on spoilers for the WandaVision season finale until that last segment. If you haven't watched the final episode of the show yet, and want to avoid finding out what happens within it, please skip through the time stamp below: WandaVision Series Finale Spoilers Begin - 33:05 to 58:27 Once we wrap up The Hyperion Adventures WandaVision Recap, we delve into another highly anticipated release that debuted this week; Raya and the Last Dragon. We give our spoiler-free review of the latest Disney Animation Studios film that is now available on Disney+ with Premiere Access and in some theaters. Find out what we thought of the movie and if it's worth spending the extra money to view it. Once we wrap up our two main topics, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announcement that the State of California has cleared the way for theme parks, like Disneyland, to open in the very near future. We also discuss another beloved piece of entertainment that is returning to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Flourish!

We're back from Florida and excited to tell you all about our vacation. So, this week, we're bringing you Our February 2021 Walt Disney World Trip Recap. We'll tell you all bout our experiences visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth for the first time in over a year. Find out what we thought of Disney during a pandemic and find out what to expect if you have a future trip planned to Orlando. Once we complete Our February 2021 Walt Disney World Trip Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a couple of exciting announcements that may interest you if you've been desperately missing time at the Disneyland Resort. We also share when you'll be able to check out a few highly anticipated series coming to Disney+. As Always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we are still on vacation. However, that's not stopping us from bringing you a another new episode. This time, with WandaVision getting ready to wrap up its season, and Phase 4 beginning in the MCU, we felt this would be a good time to look back at the especially bright spots from Phases 1 through 3. That's right, we're counting down Our 5 Favorite Marvel Movie Moments. Find out the scenes that left a mark on us and see if our lists match yours! Because we recorded this show before we headed off on our little trip, once we wrap up our look at Our Favorite Marvel Movie Moments we won't be bringing you our usual Disney Stories of the Week. However, we never leave you without giving you a tip that might help you on your next vacation. And this show will be no different. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're actually on vacation but that's not keeping us from bringing you a brand new episode. This time, we're looking at the movies that we feel may have not received all the appreciation they deserve. Yep! It's Our 5 Favorite Underrated Disney Films. Find out if our lists match yours! Because we recorded this show before we headed off on our little trip, once we wrap up our look at Underrated Disney Films, we won't be bringing you our usual Disney Stories of the Week. However, we never leave you without giving you a tip that might help you on your next vacation. And this show will be no different. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're beginning our Valentine's Day celebration a little early by looking at some of the sweetest scenes from wide collection of Disney movies and television. It's Our 5 Favorite Romantic Disney Moments. There are so many adorable moments spread across the Disney library. See if our favorites match yours! Once we wrap up the count down of Our 5 Favorite Romantic Disney Moments, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include nomination announcements for many Disney films and television shows. We also discuss the excellent writer/director who recently inked a brand new deal with the Walt Disney Company. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're getting set for that SUPER football game with a great big BOWL of Disney! Yep! We take a look at the many ways they have celebrated sports on the big and small screens. From Goofy's "How To" series to the many "Based on a true story" live-action films, competitive & recreational games have long been a staple of Walt Disney. We discuss The Best of Disney Sports and get you set for the Big Game Sunday! Once we wrap up our look at The Best of Disney Sports, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a few perks for former Disneyland Annual Passholders. We also discuss the how you can "jazz" up your next Walt Disney World vacation. And we talk about the scheduled re-imagining of a classic attraction. 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 doing another deep dive into a classic Disney character. One that definitely is an absolute favorite of ours and a member of the Sensational Six. That's right, we're talking All About Pluto - The Original Disney Dog! Michelle, once again, provides more of her always outstanding research as we share the history, trivia and some dog-gone fun facts of Mickey's loyal best friend! Once we wrap up our discussion All About Pluto - The Original Disney Dog, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a couple of fan favorite pieces of entertainment that are set to make a return. One is coming back to the Walt Disney World Resort. The other will be re-emerging on Disney+. We also discuss how you may be able to help shape Disneyland's replacement to their Annual Pass system. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We know how much you have enjoyed both our 5 Favorite lists and also our music focused episodes. So, this week, we're back with a combination of both. Better yet, it was even suggested by one of our listeners! It's Our 5 Favorite Iconic Disney Songs - Songs That Shout Disney. We share our favorites as well as those of some of our listeners. See if our lists match yours. Once we wrap up our countdown of Our 5 Favorite Iconic Disney Songs - Songs That Shout Disney, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include your chance to travel to a couple of exotic destinations with Disney. We also discuss the possibility of an Avenger returning to the MCU. 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 talking all about the Walt Disney World festival that we feel is extremely underrated, The Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Once again, Michelle brings her always amazing research as we explore this wonderful, yearly event that we'll be lucky enough to attend next month. Find out what makes this celebration of the most artful facets of Disney so special and why we enjoy it so much! Once we wrap up our look at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts - Disney's Underrated Festival, it's time to explore the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include some fantastic offers you might want to take advantage of if you're planning on adding a little photo magic to your next Walt Disney World trip. We, also, now have confirmation that something we're highly anticipating will be opening at the Disneyland Resort this year. We'll tell you all about it. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

After weeks and months of collecting your nominations, the voting is complete and the time has come to announce the results. Yep! It's our 2nd Annual Hyperion Adventures Disney Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony. This has been an amazing process and we're very excited to share the list of our new inductees that have been selected by you! We couldn't do this without you. Thank you so much for your input on this and so many other shows. Once we wrap up our 2nd Annual Hyperion Adventures Disney Hall Of Fame Inductions Ceremony, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a fantastic Walt Disney World ticket offer for those residing in the Sunshine State. Michelle also passes along some important information for those who have a Disney Cruise sailing in their future. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We all know this has been a difficult year, to say the very least. There have been struggles around every corner, for sure. However, there have also been numerous Disney related bright spots. So, continuing with our typical "always positive" attitude, we took a look back at many of the wonderful things we experienced in 2020. Yep! It's Our 2020 Disney Year In Review Show! Follow along as we run through many of the things that brought little beams of sunlight into what, all too often seemed, like a very dark year and what we're looking forward to in 2021! Once we wrap up the run through of Our 2020 Disney Year In Review, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include another portion of the Walt Disney World Resort that's getting set to reopen. We, also, discuss the re-imaging of a classic Disneyland attraction. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Don't forget to vote on our Hyperion Adventures Disney Hall of Fame Final Ballot here: https://3716kxaaojc.typeform.com/to/s0GHah8F Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we decided it was time to talk all about the Holidays at Disney. And we wanted to make sure many of the people who have touched our lives, over the previous, year were involved, as well, as we share What Disney At The Holidays Means To Us. Disney provides us so many magical things that make this time of year so special. Find out from us and many of our friends what is most important to us. Once we wrap up our look at What Disney At The Holidays Means To Us, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the dates for a guest-favorite spring festival and the upcoming return of a little peace of nighttime pageantry at the Walt Disney World Resort. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Don't forget to vote on our Hyperion Adventures Disney Hall of Fame Final Ballot here: https://3716kxaaojc.typeform.com/to/s0GHah8F Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're revisiting a topic we explored in an episode from 2 years ago; Our 5 Favorite Disney Holiday Movies & Specials. Since then, there have been several new festive Disney films and shows that have been released. Also, thanks to Disney+, there have been others that we've been able to easily watch for the first time in a while (or ever, for that matter) So, we're going to re-visit our lists with Our 5 Favorite Disney Holiday Movies & Specials - Vol. 2 episode. Check it out and see just how much our favorites have changed in a couple of years. Once we wrap up Our 5 Favorite Disney Holiday Movies & Specials - Vol. 2 segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, we have a lot to cover. There was so much news that came out of Disney Investor Day. We'll share some of the Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel announcements that we we're most excited to hear. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We've made it to December! That means we are now fully entrenched in the Holiday Season. So, this week, we take that fact and run with it. Or, at least, take a stroll with it. That's right, we take a virtual stroll around Epcot and explore the Holiday Traditions Around World Showcase. All of the represented countries within Epcot celebrate the season in interesting and unique ways. We share those with you! Once we wrap up our look at Holiday Traditions Around World Showcase, it's time to take a look at the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a new way for you to become a member of the official Disney Fan Club. We also talk about a big, upcoming anniversary for a production company that is near and dear to our hearts. 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 discussing one of the most popular and important characters in Disney history. That's right! It's Our Donald Duck Appreciation Show! Michelle brings her always amazing research to the table as we discuss Donald's fantastic history. Find out why, outside of Mickey Mouse, Donald may be the most important animated character Disney has ever created! Once we wrap up Our Donald Duck Appreciation portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week! This episode, those include the upcoming, new way for you to get to and from the Walt Disney World Resort within Florida. We also give you a glimpse of what Disney does with all of those coins guests toss into their fountains and water attractions. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Be sure to also check out our appearance on the ConverSWations Star Wars Podcast, as well. You can check that your right here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-46-disney-star-wars-tom-michelle-from-hyperion-adventures/id1451456223?i=1000500479405 Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Happy Thanksgiving Week! We hope you and your family are planning a wonderful celebration and also staying safe and healthy. We're celebrating the week of giving thanks on this week's show, as well. We all know it's been an absolutely crazy year. However, that doesn't mean there aren't a lot of things to be thankful for. Especially when it comes to Disney. So, we're focusing our show on many of the Disney Things We're Thankful For. And we're doing it with another signature Hyperion Adventures 5 Favorite List. Listen in and see if our lists of what we're most thankful for matches yours. Once we wrap up our look at the Disney Things We're Most Thankful For, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include some good news if you have a Walt Disney World Resort vacation coming up. We also talk about a pair of Disneyland Resort icons that received a bright and shiny new look. And how you can get a side of Disney with your next fast food purchase. 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 taking a look at Walt Disney World's more "budget friendly" places to stay with our How To Get The Most From Disney's Value Resorts episode. Although the Value Resorts are considered the more "bare bones" locations within the Disney bubble, they still have a ton to offer. Michelle will share her usual high level of experience and research to lead you through these extremely fun hotels. She'll also give you tips to make sure your next stay there is the best it can possibly be. Once we wrap up our look at How To Get The Most From Disney's Value Resorts, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the date for when we can once again dip our toes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe pool. We also discuss the all-star lineup for Disney's next Sing-Along extravaganza coming to ABC. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Believe it our not, Disney+'s first birthday is this week! So, we're celebrating with our Disney+ At One Year show. We look back at some of our favorite shows, movies and moments from its first year. Then, we take a peek into the future and discuss what we're most excited about in year 2 of Disney's streaming service. Once we wrap up our Disney+ At One Year birthday celebration, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include more details about your chance to do a little holiday shopping and dining at Disney's California Adventure Park. 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 jumping back in the Hyperion Adventures time machine for an exploration of another Disney Decade. In the past, we've looked at Disney in both the '80s & '90s. This time, we're venturing back to the beginning of the millennium. Yep, it's our exploration of Disney In The 2000s - A Decade Of Turnaround. This was a tumultuous time for Disney, to say the least. Michelle shares her signature excellent research as she leads us through the period's twists and turns that led us to the company we know today. Once we wrap up our look at Disney In The 2000s - A Decade Of Turnaround, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the possibility of a big name from the Star Wars Universe who may be about to join the MCU. We also discuss the important step taken this week that gets Disney Cruise Line closer to sailing again. 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 wrapping up the Halloween Season with another frightfully fun topic. While we may not be able to enjoy the party at the parks, this year, that doesn't mean we can't have a "Not So Scary" good time. We count down Our 5 Favorite "Not So Scary" Disney Moments. Whether they come from the Films, Television Shows or trips to The Parks, we have a lot of great spooky moments to choose from. See if our lists match yours! Once we wrap up discussing Our 5 Favorite "Not So Scary" Disney Moments, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announcement of the dates for a Walt Disney World Festival that we feel is very underrated. Better yet, there's a Disney Resort stay deal that goes along with it. We share how you can get a little taste of Disney's California Adventure Park. And we meet a brand new, fierce, Disney heroine. 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 journey through the Halloween Season with an in-depth look into one of Disney's spookiest and most popular attractions. That's right! It's Our Grim Grinning Guide To Disney's Haunted Mansions & Manors. There are several versions of this classic, all-time favorite attraction in the Disney Parks around the world. Michelle leads us on an exploration of their history, differences and details that make them all so frighteningly good! Once we wrap up Our Grim Grinning Guide To Disney's Haunted Mansions & Manors, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include three different pieces of news involving Disney Cruise Line. We discuss their new itineraries, the delay of DCL's newest ship, and a change to their stateroom categories. 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 celebrating the Spooky Season with a look at a couple of things we absolutely love; Disney Music and Disney Villains. Better yet, we're combining the two. That's right! We're counting down Our 5 Favorite Disney Villain Songs. There are a lot of fiendishly outstanding tunes to choose from. See if your list matches ours and those of some of our listeners! One we wrap up the discussion of Our 5 Favorite Disney Villain Songs, it's time for this Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include your chance to have breakfast with a side of Disney Characters on your next Walt Disney World vacation. We also tell you what popular Marvel character will be joining Peter Parker in Spider Man 3. And Pixar will be presenting us all a gift this Christmas. We'll let you know what that will be. 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 exploring the many, amazing structures the Imagineers have created to add to our Disney Park and Resort experiences. We count down Our 5 Favorite Disney Architectural Marvels and explain why we love them so much. The ingenious people who crafted our favorite spots have done spectacular work to make our visits feel extremely immersive. We explore many of the details that make several of them so fantastic. Find out our favorite buildings and structures and see if they match yours. Once we wrap up the count down of Our 5 Favorite Disney Architectural Marvels, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a shift in the date for the next Ultimate Disney Fan Event. We also discuss a recent casting announcement for one of Marvel's upcoming Disney+ series featuring one of its most important and interesting characters. 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 talking about two things everybody loves; Disney Attractions and Restaurants. Better yet, we're putting those two wonderful things together with our Attraction Dining Ideas Disney Should Consider. Everybody knows you can enjoy a fantastic meal at the Blue Bayou Restaurant within Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. You can also enjoy some excellent Mexican fare in Epcot at the San Angel Inn while taking in the Gran Fiesta Tour. Well, we think their are a lot of other rides that could benefit from a themed dining location. We share our ideas, and those of some of our listeners, for themed restaurants that would fit within our favorite Disney Attractions. Once we wrap up sharing our Attraction Dining Ideas Disney Should Consider, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, these include news of a popular destination that is set to re-open. Then, we talk about a few entertainment options that are returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. We also discuss a fantastic casting announcement for an upcoming Disney film and share our thoughts on the debut of a beautiful tribute at Downtown Disney. 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 taking you on a tour of the "mid-range" locations available for your next stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. Michelle leads you through An Exploration Of Disney's Moderate Resorts. She'll tell all about each location and what makes them wonderful spots that you should consider for your next vacation. Before we dive into our Exploration Of Disney's Moderate Resorts, however, we have a wonderful conversation with Disney Cruise Line entertainers Soul Duo. You may remember Sonia & Paul from when they joined us a couple of months ago. Well, we're excited to have them back on the show to discuss their brand, new album, Collide. We talk with them about their inspiration for their new songs and share a couple of our favorite tracks from the record. Be sure to pick up your copy of Soul Duo's new album, Collide, wherever you get music, or by connecting with Sonia & Paul on through their social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulduomusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulduomusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoBVGFq2oldHcuZoXCMpEA Once we wrap up our chat with Soul Duo and the Exploration of Disney's Moderate Resort, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a couple of stories about two, new Marvel series coming to Disney+. We also discuss the new trailer for season 2 of The Mandalorian that dropped this week. 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 spending the show talking all about one of the most influential people in Disney history. It's Our Alan Menken Appreciation Show. We share interesting facts about his life and career. He's an EGOT winner and a Disney Legend so there's quite a bit of ground to cover there. Then, we continue our tribute to this wonderful songwriter with a count down of Our 5 Favorite Alan Menken Songs. There are so many to choose from so this was not an easy list to pare down. Find out what songs we listed as our favorites as well as those of some of our listeners. Once we wrap up Our Alan Menken Appreciation Show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include changes coming to how you'll get to experience the Holiday Season at the Walt Disney World Resort. We also discuss a new show coming soon to Disney+ that may be of special interest to those who also believe #RealMenLoveFrozen. And we talk about when you'll have a chance to build a lightsaber, again, at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!