Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

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!

This week, we're exploring some of the more specialized and unique ways you can enjoy your next day or trip to the Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts. We share a few of our Ideas For Planning An Immersive Disney Vacation. There are dozens of ways to shape your days at the parks exactly how you want them. Listen to some of the ideas we've particularly enjoyed. Once we wrap up our exploration of Ideas For Planning An Immersive Disney Vacation, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include news that a very popular, "hard-rocking" band is set to re-work one of there more popular songs for an upcoming Disney film. We also discuss a few dining options that are set to re-open at Walt Disney World and when we'll be able to follow along with the "Clan of Two" again on 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 were supposed to be paying our first ever visit to Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. Unfortunately, with circumstances being as they are, it was postponed until the Summer of 2022. We weren't going to let that stop us from having a little Star Wars party of our own, though. So, welcome to Our Star Wars Celebration, Celebration! We're joined by Pat & Charles from the ConverSWations Podcast to talk about their love of all things from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. They also share their experiences at past Star Wars Celebrations and why it's such an amazing fan event. Then, Michelle leads us through a pseudo SWC style panel. It's a lot of fun and we laugh a lot. Once we wrap up Our Star Wars Celebration, Celebration we bring things down a notch with a small tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Our hearts were broken on Friday night at the news that the man who brought Black Panther to the big screen lost his fight with colon cancer. We talk a little about him and why we will miss everything he brought to so many wonderful films . More importantly, we'll discuss the shining light he was in the community. Finally, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a new way to, virtually, experience Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at home. We also share the news of a popular actress from the Star Wars franchise who has landed a major role in an upcoming Disney animated film. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. As we mentioned, be sure to also check out our appearances, this week, on these other amazing Disney Podcasts. The Mouse Knows Best Podcast - Episode 233 The Enchanted Ears Podcast - Episode 117 Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're celebrating the upcoming release of Phineas & Ferb: The Movie: Candace Against the Universe with a look back at the brilliant series that inspired it. Yep, it's Our Phineas & Ferb Appreciation Show. We share insight into this spectacular show along with some sound from its creators and some of its amazing music. If you've never seen an episode, we hope this compels you to begin watching the show. If you're a long time fan, we think this will provide more depth into and wonderful memories from this groundbreaking series. Once we wrap up sharing our love of Phineas & Ferb with you, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode those include the news of an interesting person tabbed to direct an upcoming Marvel project. We also discuss Disney's latest addition to Avengers Campus and a new possible destination coming soon to Disney Cruise Line. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Don't forget there's still time to donate to our Broadway Cares Virtual 5K fundraiser. Just follow this link to go to our page: https://donate.broadwaycares.org/fundraiser/2840204 Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We've been dreaming a lot about our next Disney vacation, recently. It seems like so long since we've been to the Parks or aboard Disney Cruise Line. Since we were fantasizing about a Disney trip, anyway. We figured, why not take it to the next level and really imagine an amazing stay. So, this week, we're Exploring Disney Luxury. We'll talk about many of the high-end resort stays, dining affairs and other experiences that can be had across Disney properties if money wasn't a factor. (Or if you know the right people) Follow along and imagine with us! Once we wrap up our daydreaming trip Exploring Disney Luxury, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, we share the news of a couple of new shows that are heading to Disney+. The first explores some of the wildlife that can be found in the parks. The other revisits an "infamous" holiday special. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Please don't forget to donate to our fundraiser for the Broadway Cares Virtual 5K. You can find our page here: https://donate.broadwaycares.org/fundraiser/2840204 Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're tempting your appetite with a look at some of the best places within the Disney Parks to grab a fast bite. Yep, it's Our 5 Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurants. Theme park food isn't just burgers & fries anymore. We'll tell you our favorite stops for speedy Disney food. Find out if your go-to spots made our lists or that of some of our listeners. After we wrap up our countdown of Our 5 Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurants, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announcement of the release of a highly anticipated Disney Film on Disney+. However, it comes with an extra price. We'll share our thoughts on that interesting decision. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Please don't forget to visit our fundraising page for the Broadway Cares Virtual 5K. Anything you can afford will be helpful and appreciated. https://donate.broadwaycares.org/fundraiser/2840204 Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we thought we'd cool off some of the Summer heat by visiting some of the cooler attractions you can find in Disney Parks. Michelle takes us on A Deep Dive Into Disney Water Attractions. Learn all about the variety of rides that can be found in the parks around the world and how they differ from location to location. Once we wrap up our Deep Dive Into Disney Water Attractions, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include Disney Prime-Time Emmy nominations and the announcement of a new Disney/Pixar film coming to theaters next Summer. Michelle also has a story involving bringing a little bit of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge into your home. 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 very excited to bring aboard Jen & Frank from Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz. They discuss their backgrounds and love for Disney as well as the many (MANY) different endeavors they're involved with. Michelle then dons her "Game Show Hostess with the Mostest" hat, once again, to lead us through a hilarious game of Walt Disney World Ticket Madness. Follow along and laugh with us as we use vintage Disney ticket books to draft various Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studio attractions. Michelle even throws some trivia our way which, sadly, we all struggle with in an entertaining way. Once we wrap up our little game of Walt Disney World Ticket Madness with Dillo's Diz, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries that were recently released for next year. We also talk about an amazing ticket offer for Florida residents and your chance to see one of Disney Cruise Line's Broadway-style musicals from the comfort of your own home. 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 back with another one of our highly popular "5 Favorite" lists. Better yet, it's another Disney Music filled episode. It's Our 5 Favorite Disney "I Want" Songs. Most musicals have a song near the beginning where the protagonist shares their inner most desires and Disney Films are no different. They also happen to be some of the best songs in every film. We'll share our favorites along with those of some of our listeners. See if your list matches ours! Once we wrap up our count down of Our 5 Favorite Disney "I Want" Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a discussion of the reopening of a handful of Disney Parks. We also talk about a new Star Wars animated series scheduled to debut on Disney+ in 2021. 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 65th birthday of a location that is near and dear to us. That's right, it's Disneyland's Blue Sapphire Anniversary (Really. We looked it up) and Michelle is giving us another deep dive into the park's history. A look back at Disneyland - 65 Years Of The Happiest Place On Earth. Michelle always shares the best Disney history information and this episode is no different. Here is the link to the Walt Disney Museum we promised you. Once we wrap up our look at Disneyland - 65 Years Of The Happiest Place On Earth, we discuss Tom's cross-country adventure you may have caught a glimpse of if you follow us on social media. He shares details of this coast-to-coast road trip. Next, it's time to delve into the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include some interesting details into changes Disney Cruise Line may make to begin sailing again. We also discuss Walt Disney World's reopening and new virtual queue procedures for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we had a fantastic conversation with a pair of extremely talented musicians you may find on your next Disney Cruise. Sonia & Paul, also known as Soul Duo, join us to discuss the details of their lives together and their wonderful music. They also share their experiences as Disney Cruise Line entertainers and what they're up to during these "stay-at-home" times. They even bless us with a couple of beautiful songs! They, also, just happened to be aboard the Disney Wonder with us during our very interesting West Bound Panama Canal sailing. You know, the one that we told you about a few months ago when all this craziness started. Well, they were performing onboard during that trip. So, we're sure they'll have some fascinating things to say about that cruise, as well! Be sure to check them out @SoulDuo Music on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube Also, if you appreciate them the way we do, please drop them a tip at PayPal.me/SoulDuo Once we wrap up our lovely conversation with Paul & Sonia from Soul Duo, we bring you our review of Hamilton on Disney+. We share our thoughts on this smash-hit's film debut. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include your chance to check out some details of a handful of upcoming Disney projects with Comic-Con @ Home! 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 upcoming release of Hamilton: An American Musical on Disney+. We welcomed aboard our wonderful friends, Keenan & Rachael, from Part of Our World Podcast for the first of our crossover episodes discussing the smash-hit musical. We start, on our show, with a little class of Hamilton 101, to help introduce you to this cultural phenomenon. We get you started with the basic, and mostly spoiler-free, information you'll want to know for your first viewing of Lin-Manuel Miranda's masterpiece. Later, we'll be joining Part of Our World Podcast for a more in-depth and spoiler-filled second discussion of Hamilton. This musical has a tremendous amount of layering to it that you may not pick up on your first (or even 10th) viewing. So, you'll, definitely, want to check out both shows. We'll let you know when Part 2 drops and pass along all the links to the show. However, you should go ahead and subscribe to Part of Our World Podcast, anyway. Keenan & Rachael do a terrific show that we're sure you'll enjoy. You can find them here: Website: PartOfOurWorld.net Twitter: @POOWPodcast Instagram: @PartOfOurWorldPodcast Facebook: @PartOfOurWorldPodcast Once we wrap up our little class of Hamilton 101 with Part of Our World Podcast, it's time for the Disney Stories of the week. This episode, those include the announced re-imagining of one of Disneyland and Magic Kingdom Park's favorite attractions. We also talk about an interesting casting announcement for an upcoming Disney film and the delay of the re-opening of Disneyland. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Happy Father's Day! We're celebrating, this week, with another edition of our "5 Favorite" series. For this episode, we're counting down Our 5 Favorite Disney Father Figures. No matter if they are Disney Dads in the traditional sense or they step in as various Father Figures, there are a tremendous amount of wonderful characters to choose from. Listen to see if the our lists match yours! Once we wrap up our look at amazing Disney Father Figures, we welcome aboard our great friend, Rob LaBarre, from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast. He just returned from a very interesting trip to Florida and the Universal Orlando Resort. He shares the details of his vacation and what he encountered as the theme parks begin to re-open. After we wrap up our visit with Rob, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a ton of details about Walt Disney World's reopening. Find out details about how and when you'll be able to plan your next trip to the spot "Where Dreams Come True". As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Happy Father's day! Cheers!

This week, we’re delving into a different way to approach your next Disney Vacation. We look into many of the various Disney Parks Guided Tours. There are a lot to chose from at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. We’ll discuss the details of some of the biggest tours and share our experiences with them. Find out if one of these behind-the-scenes looks at the workings of your favorite Disney Parks is right for your next trip. By the way. Here are the Disney's 4 Keys that we couldn't quite remember on the show: Safety Courtesy Show Efficiency Once we wrap up our look at Disney Parks Guided Tours, it’s time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include when you’ll be able to return to the Happiest Place on Earth. We also discuss another professional sports league restarting their season at the Walt Disney World Resort. And we tell you how you may be able to experience Comic Con at home. As always, we wrap it up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we bring aboard the wonderful crew from the Monday Morning Monorail Podcast. They tell us all about their love of Disney and how it inspired them to start their show. Then, Michelle dons her "Game Show Hostess with the Most-est" hat, once again, as Justin, Samantha, Makenna and Garrett join us for a little game of Walt Disney World Never Have I Ever. We share a lot of smiles and laughter as we discuss what Disney experiences we have and haven't done yet. Play along and see where you rank! Once we wrap up our game of Walt Disney World Never Have I Ever, and our time with the Monorails, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include professional basketball returning soon to the Walt Disney World Resort. We also talk about the registration dates for the runDisney Princess Half Marathon 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're having a little party! Believe it or not, as of this week, we'll now have been doing this little show for 2 years. And we want to enjoy the occasion with you. Yep, it's our Hyperion Adventures Podcast 2 Year Anniversary Celebration. We're joined by many of our amazing friends, family and fans as we recap the past year and look forward to what's to come in year 3. It was an emotional and tremendously fun show and we can't wait to share it with you. Once we wrap up Our 2 Year Anniversary Celebration, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the plans to open the Walt Disney World Resort. We also talk about an interesting way for you to experience the planet of Batuu, without ever leaving your living room, that is coming soon. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for 2 wonderful years! Cheers!

This week, we're celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with our memories of great Disney attractions. More specifically the songs from those that are no longer with us. It's Our 5 Favorite Attraction Theme Songs from the Past. The music has always been a large part of making the attractions at Disney Parks so special. We'll look back and countdown our most beloved. See if our lists match yours! Once we wrap up counting down Our 5 Favorite Attraction Theme Songs from the Past, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include several changes to the Disney management team. We also discuss the recently announced reopening plan for one Orlando theme park. And we talk about the Muppets upcoming return to a television near you. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we took a look back at a very important period for the Walt Disney Company and, especially, it's theme parks. It's our Hyperion Adventures exploration of Disney and the 1964 World's Fair. The company's opportunity to be significantly involved in this fantastic event would shape a lot of the future of Disney Parks. As a matter of fact, much of that technology, and the attractions themselves, are still being used in the parks today. Find out more about this extremely significant period for Disney. Once we wrap up our look at Disney and the 1964 World's Fair, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a wonderful announcement involving our favorite musical and Disney+. We also discuss this week's reopening of Shanghai Disneyland and the upcoming reemergence of Disney Springs. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation and, even possibly, a future Disney+ viewing. Also, don't forget to check out our bran new Spreadshirt Shop, right here. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Today, we have a special, bonus episode of the Hyperion Adventures Podcast. We welcome aboard former Walt Disney World Executive Vice President of Operations, Lee Cockerell, to the show. He sits down with us to discuss Reopening Disney. He talks about all the things the Walt Disney Company does to ensure the safety of their guests and how they might implement new measures in the future. Mr. Cockerell was heading up Operations at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2001, when 9/11 brought our country to a halt. So, he brings a ton of legitimate experience to the conversation and has directly experienced the efforts Disney has made in the past to curb the fear of their guests. With Shanghai Disneyland opening today, and Disney Springs set to open in a couple of weeks, this is a timely conversation you're going to want to check out. Thanks for listening!

This week, we're back with another edition of our "5 Favorite" series. For this episode, we decided to look into some of the best spots for an adult beverage. Yep, it's Our 5 Favorite Disney Lounges. There are so many great places to choose from throughout the Disney Parks, Resorts and Cruise ships. So, this will be tough to narrow down. See if your favorites made our lists or that of some of our listeners. Once we wrap up our look at our 5 Favorite Disney Lounges, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, they're all about the re-opening of Disney. We discuss the re-launch of Shanghai Disneyland and the first steps being taken to open Walt Disney World, as well. 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 a couple of important things going on in our little Hyperion Adventures world. First, this just happens to be our 100th official episode. Monday also happens to be May the 4th. Better known as Star Wars Day. So, we've invited some exciting guests to join us for this very special show. We welcomed Rob LaBarre from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast back to the show. We were also very excited to bring aboard Pat & Charles from the ConverSWations podcast for their debut Hyperion appearance. We talk with them about their love of Star Wars and Disney Parks. Then Michelle dons her "Game Show Hostess" cap, once again, and leads us through a ridiculously fun Star Wars and Disney Parks Mashup Game. It doesn't take long for the hilarity to ensue. Trust us when we say, we have never laughed more during a show. Join in on the fun and play along with us. And don't forget to take the quiz we mentioned to find out which Jedi you are! Once we wrap up our hilarious visit with Rob, Pat & Charles, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a new, stylish, Disney way to help keep you and your loved ones healthy during these crazy times. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you with your next Disney Vacation. Thanks for listening! May the Force be with you!

This week, it's another edition of our "5 Favorite" series. We delve into the various Disney Parks, Resorts and Cruise Ships and countdown the list of Our 5 Favorite Themed Disney Restaurants. There are so many great dining establishments to choose from so this will not be easy. We also share the favorite restaurants of so many of you that were kind enough to send us your input. See if your favorites match ours and those from our listeners. Who know. You may even discover a new eatery that you'll want to add to your next Disney Vacation. Thank you again to all of you who took the time to chime in with your favorites. We appreciate you so much! As always, we wrap the show up with tips that might help you on your next Disney Vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we take A Deep Dive Into the Disney Dining Plan. We share the details of this beneficial add-on to your next Walt Disney World stay. Then, we welcome aboard Will and Jalaissa, from Young Adventures. We talk to them about their love of all things Disney and their fun YouTube channel. They also share useful facts and tips about how to make the most out of the DDP. Listen in to find out if this dining option is right for you and your family during your next vacation at the place "Where Dreams Come True". Once we wrap up our Deep Dive Into the Disney Dining Plan, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, we share a wonderful way for you to get a little more Disney into your little one's bedtime. We also discuss some great new shows coming to Disney+, including stuff for fans of Star Wars and classic Disneyland attractions. As always, we wrap up the show with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Don't forget to check out the Go The Distance - Disney Podcast Mashup video we created with some of our friends, as well. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're joined by another group of fantastic guests. The crew from Disney Discussions Podcast stop by the podcast. Tony, the Disney Dad, and his sons, Sparrow & Stitch, come aboard to talk about their show and love for all things Disney, Marvel & Star Wars. Then, it's for our Walt Disney World Sleep Over. We take turns selecting the attraction we'd most like to stay the night in at the place "Where Dreams Come True". We also select a character to spend the night with and what Disney World food we'd be eating. Check out our diverse choices and play along at home. Once we wrap up our Walt Disney World Sleep Over, it's time for the Disney Stories of the week. This episode, those include a wonderful, family-friendly event filled with your favorite Disney Stars that is coming to your televisions this week. We also discuss a major milestone that was hit this week by Disney+. As always, we wrap the show up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we introduce you to a wonderful family who we've become enormous fans of; the Cotton Family. Jonathon, Camille and their daughter, Lorelai, are huge Disney fans and are doing great things in the community. They join us for a fun game of Disneyland Never Have I Ever. Listen and see how we all rank as fans of The Happiest Place on Earth and play along to see where you rank. Along with our match of Disneyland Never Have I Ever, we also learn about all the exciting things the Cottons are involved with. Find out about their involvement in the Down Syndrome community; Jonathon's amazing record collection (which you can check out on his Instagram page) and his touching blog posting for the Northwest Down Syndrome Association, as well as Camille fantastic new business creating Disney Bounding themed dresses for children. (You can find all her beautiful designs on her Instagram account and her Etsy page) Once we wrap up our excellent conversation with the Cottons, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include Disney's new schedule for release dates of their upcoming films beginning with Marvel's Black Widow. As always, we cap it all off with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

After many weeks of collecting your questions, it's time to put them together into one episode. Yep, it's Our Ask Us Anything Show! We share our answers for all of the interesting questions. Which Disney Character do we most relate to? What job at Disney would we most like to have if we could? What is your Disney origin story? We answer these and many more on this show! You all sent us so many fun and thought provoking queries about all things Disney and us personally. Find out more about us, and Disney in general, as we dive deeply into all of your inquiries. Special thanks to all of you who sent us your questions. We appreciate you and your input on our show! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We just wrapped up our Panama Canal Disney Cruise and couldn't wait to tell you all about it. This was a sailing like no other we've experienced in the past. It was an amazing adventure full of twists and turns. We'll share the all the interesting events that occurred during the journey. We'll, also, tell you why DCL will, probably, be the only cruise line we'll ever sail with from here on out. Yes, this is our "love letter" to the cast & crew of the Disney Wonder. An hour+ long "Thank You" note, if you will, to everyone who took such wonderful care of us during one of the most difficult sailings any ship has ever had to encounter. Once we wrap up our Panama Canal Disney Cruise Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, we share some exciting news for anyone looking for a little something extra to watch while self-quarantining. We also discuss the casting announcement for a very interesting character that will be appearing in season 2 of The Mandalorian. As always, we cap the show off with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're still off on our Disney Cruise adventure. However, we wanted to be sure that you still received your weekly does of the Hyperion Adventures Podcast. So, this week, we are sharing our first ever "Best of Hyperion" episode. We asked you about your favorite shows and you mentioned so many excellent episodes. However, "Our 5 Favorite Disney Songs that Made Us Cry" ended up easily on the top of the heap. So, we're revisiting that show today. If you've never heard it, it's new to you. Even if you have listened to it in the past, we're betting it's been awhile. We're hoping you'll enjoy it all over again. Even though this is a "Best of Hyperion" episode, that doesn't mean we don't have some new content for you, as well. That's right, we have a fresh batch of Disney Vacation Tips that might help you on your next trip. Also, don't forget to pick up your #RealMenLoveFrozen T-Shirts. You can get yours right here! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we are away on our Disney Cruise but we still have a new episode for you. We continued our look into Disney Vacation Club with our Advanced DVC class. This week's guest instructors are Nate & Serena, also known as the DVC Duo. They are big Disney fans and know the ins and outs of the Vacation Club. They even taught us a few facts that we didn't know about DVC so you're bound to learn something new when you listen. More than anything else, though, they're just an amazing couple that we had a lot of fun talking with on the show. Once we wrap up our Advanced Disney Vacation Club discussion, it's time for our Disney Vacation Tips. That's right, even though we are sailing with Captain Mickey, we couldn't go a week without sharing our tips that might help you on your next trip. Also, don't forget to pick up your #RealMenLoveFrozen T-Shirts. You can get yours right here! Thanks for listening! Cheers

This week, we talk all about Disney Cruise Line. As most people know, a Disney Cruise can be perfect for families. However, did you also know it is the Perfect Adult Vacation? We share all the "Adults Only" fun you can experience when you book your next sailing with Captain Mickey. Whether you're vacationing with just the certain special someone, or just looking to have a date night away from the kids while onboard, we'll explain why DCL is the perfect destination. Once we wrap up talking about Disney Cruise as the Perfect Adult Vacation, we share our quick jaunt up to the Disneyland resort for the soft opening of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Hear what wonderful new food options we were lucky enough to experience ahead of this magnificent event. As always, we cover the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the newly announced refurbishment date for a Walt Disney World Icon. We also talk about the new stories coming soon from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. Of course, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we share everything you need to know to be ready for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This annual event is getting better every year. We'll discuss the compelling reasons you should go out of your way to attend this celebration of California's wonderful selection of food and beverages. Listen to this episode and then book all your Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival experiences here. From there, we move on to the Disney Stories of the week. This show, we talk about a Walt Disney World Resort icon that is set to receive a stunning, new makeover. We also share the early reviews for Disney-Pixar's Onward. Find out what the critics are saying about this new film featuring Chris Pratt and Tom Holland. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Don't forget to pick up our brand new #RealMenLoveFrozen T-Shirts that we've designed in combination with the Love of the Mouse Podcast! Don't get Lost in the Woods. Let it Go and pick one up today, right here. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We recently received several questions about Disney Vacation Club from listeners. So, this week, we're passing along much of the information you need to know when you're deciding whether or not to purchase into DVC. It's our Disney Vacation Club 101 class and you're invited to attend. Find out if DVC is right for you and your family. Once the bell rings to complete our Disney Vacation Club 101 session, it's time to move on to our Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a fantastic party to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day that will be taking place at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We also share a new way for you to become add an little more Disney to your upcoming wedding. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Among those is another spectacular tip from Michelle. This time, she shares some important information for those with food allergies and sensitivities. Here are the links to the email addresses she mentioned during this segment: [email protected] [email protected] Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's Valentine's Week and we're celebrating with another edition of our "5 Favorite" series. This episode, we're counting down Our 5 Favorite Disney Love Songs. This was not an easy list to narrow down because there are so many wonderful, romantic Disney tunes. Find out if our favorites match yours. Once we wrap up our list of Disney Love Songs, we move on to share our experience traveling to the Walt Disney Studios lot for the 75th Anniversary screening of The Three Caballeros. We discuss all the fun we had visiting the lot, listening to fantastic guest speakers, and checking out this classic Disney Film. Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the better than expected earnings report we received this week from the Walt Disney Company. We also talked about the new details we received about the super immersive Star Wars experience coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. Finally, we couldn't help but talk about the fact that Hamilton is now a Disney property. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!