Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

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!

This week, we are joining together with our family for a little getaway. So, we decided to have them join us on the show for a little fun. We invited them in for a little game of Disney Would You Rather. Give it a listen to find out some of their favorite Disney Park experiences and play along to see if yours match theirs. We also shared our adventure to the Disneyland Resort for Disneyland After Dark: '80s Nite. We'll discuss all the "totally rad" goings on we were lucky enough to check out at Disney's most recent late night ticketed event. Once we wrap up our game of Disney Would You Rather, we move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the news that Spider-Man will soon be seen swinging through the air of Disney California Adventure Park. (Check out the video we discussed here) We also talked about a couple of Disney Cruise Line stories including a well-deserved honor for one of their chefs and some luxurious cabin refurbishments coming to the Disney Magic. 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 our upcoming visit to "The Happiest Place on Earth" for Disneyland After Dark: '80s Nite by looking back at everything Disney in the '80s. Michael Eisner proclaimed it "The Disney Decade" but some consider it a dark time for the Walt Disney Company. So, which one is it? We'll discuss many of the things that happened during that period and give our conclusions as to how we should look back at this interesting time in Disney history. Once we wrap up our look at Disney in the '80s, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, we shared a new way to plan ahead for your chance to pilot "The Fastest Hunk of Junk in the Galaxy" at the Walt Disney World Resort. We also discussed more ways to experience Star Wars on your next Disney Cruise. As well as a new Pixar short film that will delve into what happened to Bo Peep during her time away from the rest of the Toy Story gang. 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 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend with you. Since he was one of the most inspirational people of all time, we're honoring him with a list of Our 5 Favorite Inspirational Disney Songs. You may not think about how much the music from Disney films inspires you on a day-to-day basis but they are really big parts of our life. See if the songs that inspire us the most match yours. Once we wrap up our look into Our 5 Favorite Inspirational Disney Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the Disneyland Resort. We also talk about several new food, drink and merchandise options coming to the West Coast version of Black Spire Outpost. And, if you're a fan of The Mandalorian, we talk about an upcoming new way for you to bring Baby Yoda right into your home. As always, we wrap it up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We all know Disney Parks are the perfect destination for families. However, this week, we're telling you everything you need to know when you decide to visit with just that certain, special person in your life. Yep. we're giving you Ideas to Help You Plan Your Next Date Nite at Disney Parks. It doesn't matter if you're heading to the Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, there are a lot of great spots for a date nite. We'll share some of our favorites with you. Once we wrap up our list of Ideas to Help You Plan Your Next Date Nite at Disney Parks, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include an upcoming re-release of a recent, popular Disney movie with an interactive twist. We also share details of a new Disneyland ticket deal and a new club that might be perfect for you if you're a runDisney fan. As always, we wrap it up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

After 2 months of accepting your nominees and votes, it's all come down to this. We start the new decade by announcing our inaugural class of the Hyperion Adventures Disney Hall of Fame. Find out what Disney live-action and animated films and characters you deemed worthy of making this illustrious list. We think you'll be thrilled for many that made it into our Hall of Fame. Once we announce all our new Hyperion Adventures Disney Hall of Fame inductees, we move on to take one last look at the year that was. We share our 5 Favorite Disney Moments from 2019. Check it out and find out if some of our top events match yours. Next, it's time to share the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the record-breaking box office numbers from Walt Disney Studios. We also discuss the new BBQ restaurant coming to Epcot and the iconic character it's based on. We wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we complete our recap of our Walt Disney World Vacation. We share our favorite experiences we checked out for the very first time during our trip. There were so many new things we were lucky enough to sample during our stay. We'll share all the stuff we enjoyed the most as well as some other highlights of our time at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Once we wrap up our Walt Disney World Vacation discussion, we move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a unique New Year's Eve pin trading event coming to the Disney's Animal Kingdom. We also share a few more details as to when you can join The Avengers at Disney California Adventure Park and talk about The Rise of Skywalker's box office numbers. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Happy New Year! Cheers!

This week, we're coming to you directly from the Walt Disney World Resort. We recap some of the highlights from the first half of our trip to the place Where Dreams Come True. We start by discussing our very rainy night at Magic Kingdom for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party which included some extra special Disney Pixie Dust. From there, we share our review of Disney's Riviera Resort, which we were lucky enough to spend a few nights at. Find out what we think of this brand new Disney Vacation Club resort. Then, we move on to our spoiler-free review of Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. Hear what we think about the film that wraps up the Skywalker Saga. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We are just a few days away from the end of the Skywalker Saga. To celebrate the end of the countdown, we're also wrapping up our Star Wars Remembered series by looking back at the most recent Skywalker Saga film; Star Wars - Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. We're joined again by our great friend, Rob LaBarre from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast, to discuss this controversial film. We don't all agree about the merits of this movie. However, we do have an excellent (and civil) discussion about it. See if our opinions match yours! Once we wrap up our extensive discussion about The Last Jedi, we move on to our Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announcement of the debut date of Disneyland's next big parade. We also share the reopening date for a guest favorite restaurant 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!

This week, we look forward to the upcoming new year and many of the exciting Disney attractions that will be debuting within it. Michelle takes over as we Crack the New Disney Experiences Coming in 2020. Find out our excitement level for the many unique attractions headed to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts next year. Once we complete our look at the New Disney Experiences, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. We discuss our impressions of the Black Widow and live-action Mulan trailers that dropped this week. As always, we wrapped it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

We're coming up on one of the busiest times of year at the Disney Parks and Resorts. So, this week, we give you tips on Navigating Disney Parks. We share many of the ways you can survive the busy season. Whether you're heading to the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort, you'll want to check our our strategies to help you have a great time even when they are at their most crowded. Once we wrap up our Navigating Disney Parks segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the recently announce Disneyland After Dark events coming next Winter and Spring. We also talk about many of the fun events D23 has coming up for members in 2020. As always, we wrap it all up with even more tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

As you probably know, this is Thanksgiving week. It also happens to be the official kickoff to the Holiday Season. So, we're bringing you a mash-up of both. We countdown the Disney Holiday Offerings We're Thankful For. Find out why we love this time of year at the Disney Parks so much and see if some of your favorite experiences made our lists. We also share our spoiler-free review of the new Disney hit film Frozen 2. We know #RealMenLoveFrozen, but what did we think about Anna & Elsa's latest adventure. We'll let you know on this show. Then, we recap our visit to the Walt Disney World Studios lot for a D23 screening of the all-time Pixar classic, Up. We'll tell you all about our adventure and some of the behind-the-scenes details we learned about this amazing film. As always, we share the Disney Stories of the Week and give you tips that might help you on your next vacation, as well. Thanks for listening! Adventure is out there!

This week, we continue our countdown to the end of the Skywalker Saga with another edition of our Star Wars Remembered series. We're, once again joined by Rob LaBarre of the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast to look back at Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Listen as we share details, stories and fun facts about the first of the Disney era Star Wars films. Once we wrap up our discussion of The Force Awakens, we move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include Disney+'s big week. We also talk about new accolades that were awarded to Disney Cruise line and a couple of Disneyland attractions that are scheduled for refurbishment. As always, we wrap it up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we're talking all about the launch of Disney's new streaming service. We're going to share the Disney+ shows and movies we're most excited to watch, right from day 1. There is so much to choose from. So, this is not an easy list to compile. Listen and see what we chose. Once we wrap up our Disney+ conversation, we move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a quick look back at our recent Festival of Holidays visit to the Disneyland Resort. Find out what holiday delicacies we sampled and what other items we're still looking forward to trying in the weeks to come. Also, since #RealMenLoveFrozen, we also talk about the early reactions to the premiere of Frozen 2 as well as its record breaking box office numbers. Of course, we never go a week without sharing tips that might help you on your next vacation, as well. Also, don't miss out on this week's Hyperion Adventures Weekly Trivia Game. This time, we're continue our celebration of the debut of Disney's new streaming service by giving away a brand new Disney+ Baseball Cap. If you're as excited about the launch of the platform for everything Disney as we are, you're going to want this cool hat. Just go to our website and sign up for the newsletter to get this week's questions, listen to the show for the answers and send them back to us. We'll choose one of you to win this amazing prize. Provide us with a podcast review and you'll get another entry each week, as well! Good luck and thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we continue our series Exploring the Disney Family of Wines with a very special guest. We're joined by Eli Parker who is the Co-Owner and Proprietor of Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard. He also happens to be the son of the great Disney Legend, Fess Parker, who portrayed many amazing characters, including Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. We talk with him about his father, the Parker family and one of California's most outstanding wineries. If you're a classic Disney fan, a wine fan or, like us, a bit of both, you're going to want to hear this interview. Once we wrap up our discussion of Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard with Eli Parker, we move on to our Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the recently released dates for guest favorite events coming to both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort. We also share the 2020 - 2021 runDisney schedule and talk about the franchise that was recently announced as the biggest in box office history. It's a Disney property but probably wouldn't be the one you'd expect. Find out which one it is in this show! Of course, we never go a week without sharing tips that might help you on your next vacation, as well. Also, don't miss out on this week's Hyperion Adventures Weekly Trivia Game. This time, we're giving away a beautiful, textured Frozen 2 Poster that was exclusively handed out at the Walt Disney Studios panel during D23 Expo 2019. We all know, #RealMenLoveFrozen. Whether that's you, or you have other Frozen fans in your household, you're going to want to take your chance at winning this great prize. Just go to our website and sign up for the newsletter to get this week's questions, listen to the show for the answers and send them back to us. We'll choose one of you to win this amazing prize. Provide us with a podcast review and you'll get another entry each week, as well! Good luck and thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we decided delve into a combination of two of our favorite topics. You already know we love Disney. You may also know we happen to enjoy a glass of wine from time to time. We'll, this episode, we begin our journey into the best of both worlds. It's the first of our series Exploring the Disney Family of Wines. To kick it off, we share details about one of our favorites; Kurt Russell's GoGi Wines. Listen as we discuss this winery's ties to Disney history and development within the industry. We also share our thoughts on it's available varietals and where you can sample them when visiting Disney Parks and Resorts. Once we complete our discussion of Kurt Russell's GoGi Wines, we move on to our date night experience seeing Coco in Concert with the San Diego Symphony. Find out our thoughts on this event showcasing one of our favorite Disney/Pixar films with a complete orchestra. Next, it's time for a very Star Wars heavy version of the Disney Stories of the Week. Those include our quick thoughts on the final The Rise of Skywalker trailer and new destinations coming to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. We also share how you can experience a little taste of A Galaxy Far, Far Away on your next flight. We wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation, including this important disability resources for anyone traveling to Disney Parks from Michelle. Walt Disney World Resort Attraction Details for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities Resource Guide for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities Including Autism Spectrum Disorder Disneyland Resort Attraction Details for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities Resource Guide for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities Including Autism Spectrum Disorder Also, don't miss out on this week's Hyperion Adventures Weekly Trivia Game. This time, we're giving another fantastic new The Nightmare Before Christmas themed water bottle. Just go to our website and sign up for the newsletter to get this week's questions, listen to the show for the answers and send them back to us. We'll choose one of you to win this amazing prize. Provide us with a 5 star review and you'll get another entry each week, as well! Good luck and thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we continue our countdown to the end of the Skywalker Saga with another edition of our Star Wars Remembered series. We wrap up the original trilogy with a look back at Star Wars - Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. Our amazing friend Rob LaBarre, from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast, joins us, once again, as we share details, stories and fun facts about the final film from the opening trilogy. Once we get done discussing Return of the Jedi, it's time to talk about the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include an amazing job opportunity for one special Disney Movie fan. We also discuss new food options coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at the Disneyland Resort and a chance to get a sneak peek at another highly anticipated Disney film. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Also, don't miss out on our brand new Hyperion Adventures Weekly Trivia Game. This week, we're giving away a D23 Expo 2019 Exclusive Mickey Mouse Themed Disney Store Collectible Key. These are hard to find so you will want to enter to win this prize. Just go to our website and sign up for the newsletter to get this week's questions, listen to the show for the answers and send them back to us. We'll choose one of you to win this amazing prize. Provide us with a 5 star review and you'll get another entry each week, as well! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's the time of year when you and your family may be planning your upcoming vacations. Those plans may just happen to include a your first Disney Cruise. Well, we're here to help. On this episode, we'll share everything you need to know so you'll be able to experience the Disney Cruise of Your Dreams. Check out all of our facts, tips and strategies that will help make sure your first Disney Cruise is absolutely magical. Once we wrap up telling you everything you need to know to help you have the Disney Cruise of your dreams, it's time to head to the theater. We share our review of the brand new musical based on the hit film Almost Famous. Find out what we think about the newest show getting set to debut, soon, on Broadway. Next, we move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a discussion about the recently released dates for Disneyland's version of the Candlelight Processional. We also talk about the newly released trailers for Disney/Pixar's Onward and Disney's Jungle Cruise. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Also, don't miss out on our brand new Hyperion Adventures Weekly Trivia Game. This week, we're giving a fantastic new The Nightmare Before Christmas themed water bottle. Just go to our website and sign up for the newsletter to get this week's questions, listen to the show for the answers and send them back to us. We'll choose one of you to win this amazing prize. Provide us with a 5 star review and you'll get another entry each week, as well! Good luck and tanks for listening! Cheers!

There were a lot of Disney related events that happened this week. So, we thought we'd do an episode that covered a wide array of topics. Yep, it's a Disney Podcast Hodge-Podge show. We start with a really fun conversation on this week's #MyHyperionAdventure feature. We talk with Jon and Camille Cotton about their extremely exciting week; including their visit to the Disneyland Resort; Camille's journey to the second round of the Disney Parks Moms Panel search; and a discussion of Down Syndrome Awareness month. Next, we discuss our thoughts of the newest nighttime spectacular at the Walt Disney World Resort; Epcot Forever. Then. we share our night at the theater to see the musical Anastasia. That leads to a conversation about the animated version of the story of the lost princess and who should be the next Disney Princess. Of course, we always cover the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a new Marvel experience headed to The Void. We also talk abut a new Walt Disney World Resort vacation deal and the recently unveiled enhancements to the Disney Wonder. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!