Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

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!

This week, we continue our countdown to the end of the Skywalker Saga with another edition of our Star Wars Remembered series. Our amazing friend Rob LaBarre, from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast, joins us, once again, as we take a look back at Star Wars - Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. We share details and fun facts about the film many Star Wars fans consider their favorite; including Tom's crazy theory about the Luke vs. Vader lightsaber duel. We also explore a few more entries into our new segment; My Disney-Hyperion Adventure. This week, Marisa, from the Think Mickey Thoughts Blog, shares, with us, her upcoming adventure! Once we're done talking about all things Empire Strikes Back, we move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include great news about a certain friendly-neighborhood arachnid and new Disney Cruise Line itineraries. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we kick off Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. We share our experience at debut night of the Oogie Boogie Bash. Hear all about our experience at this brand new nighttime ticketed event at Disney California Adventure Park and what to expect if you'll be attending in the coming weeks. Once we wrap up our review of the Oogie Boogie Bash, we debut a brand new weekly segment; "My Disney-Hyperion Adventure". Each week, we'll be showcasing Disney adventure stories from listeners, just like you! This week, we'll be talking with Rob Labarre, who just wrapped up his first trip to the Disneyland Resort. Find out all about his Disney-Hyperion Adventure to The Happiest Place on Earth; including a journey to A Galaxy Far, Far Away! If you want a chance to be showcased on our show as our Disney-Hyperion Adventure of the Week, tag us on social media along with #MyHyperionAdventure or email us. We'll choose one story to share each episode. We might even ask you to tell it yourself on the show! Next, we take a look at the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include state-of-the-art experiences coming to the Tokyo Disney Resort. We also discuss exciting new entertainment coming to Disneyland Park and some of the yummy treats you'll be able to sample at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort. As always, we wrap up the show with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we get back to what many of you have said are the subject or your favorite episodes of our show; music! So, we decided to count down Our 5 Favorite Disney Dance Party Songs. Listen and find out if our list of songs that get us moving matches yours. Next, we recap our visit to the Disneyland Resort with Rob LaBarre and his lovely wife Kim, from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast. We discuss our visit to the Happiest Place on Earth including Haunted Mansion Holiday and their first ever journey to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Then, it's time to recap the Disney Stories of the Week. This week, those include details on a new lounge coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. We also share a couple of ways you can celebrate Dia de los Muertos with the wonderful Disney/Pixar movie Coco. Finally, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we talk all about the Disneyland Hotel with a recap of our recent stay at the "Happiest Place on Earth". We also look at the past of Disney's first resort. Learn all about this historic landmark and find out if it's the right spot for your next vacation to the Disneyland Resort. Once we complete our look at the Disneyland Hotel - Then & Now, we shift our focus to the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a fall film festival coming to a landmark Southern California theater. We also discuss the plethora of yummy Halloween Time treats that have arrived at the Disneyland Resort. As always, we wrap up the show with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a look at some of the people that make all of our vacations so much more special; Disney Cast Members! They all help add that little bit of extra magic to our Disney Vacations. So, we thought we'd shine a light on some of the positions that fly a little under the radar. Of course, since this is the Hyperion Adventures Podcast, you know that means another top 5 list. Check out who we think are our "Top 5 Underrated Disney Cast Members". We're also are still basking in the glow of D23 Expo 2019. We had such and amazing time at the Ultimate Disney Fan Event. So, once we wrap up our celebration of Disney Cast Members, we fondly look back at some of our favorite moments from the Expo. Yep, it's a "Top 5 List" two-for! Find out what we felt we're our "5 Favorite Moments From the D23 Expo". Listen to hear if your favorite moments make our lists. Then, since they're back to our normal episode format, we're back to leaving you with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Sadly, it's time to say, "see you real soon" to the D23 Expo. However, we're not leaving until we've wrapped up Day #3! We recap all the phenomenal announcements that came out of the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products panel; including news about Avengers Campus; the name for the next Disney Cruise Line ship; and all the amazing changes coming to Epcot. We also share our experiences with the Art of Storytelling panel and the 30 Year Celebration of Disney Voices featuring some of your all time favorite characters. We'll miss you D23 Expo 2019! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Time for our wrap up of Day2 at D23 Expo 2019. Michelle has recovered from her illness and is back on the show as we discuss all the happenings from Saturday. We start by recapping the Disney on Broadway 25th Anniversary Celebration. Then, we discuss the One Day at Disney Panel to find out about this phenomenal Disney book, documentary and series. Then, we close it out with our experiences at the Walt Disney Studios panel. That includes our impressions of all that's to come from Marvel, Pixar, Disney Animation and, yes, Star Wars! Thanks for listening! Cheers!

For the second installment in our series from D23 Expo 2019, we wrap up Day #1. First, we share our experience at the 2019 Disney Legends Ceremony. Then, we unpack all we witnessed at the star-studded and amazing Disney+ Presentation panel. If you're headed to Day #2, be sure to look for us on the D23 Expo floor.

Tom & Michelle kick off their weekend at D23 Expo 2019 with a look at their Preview Day. Learn about what they saw on the D23 Expo floor and stores so you can be ready for your D23 journey!

This week, Tom & Michelle continue their countdown to the end of the Skywalker Saga with the next episode of their Star Wars Remembered series. They’re once again joined by Rob LaBarre from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast as they all take a look back at Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Listen as they share details, fun facts and their memories from the film that started it all. Once they complete their look at A New Hope, it’s time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a new Walt Disney World ticket offer. They also discuss the newly announced application dates for those interested in joining the Disney Parks Moms Panel and a new home coming for some Disney four-legged friends. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle get you set for D23 Expo 2019. They share last minute tips to help make sure your Expo floor experience is an amazing one and predictions about what might be announced at the major panels. Find out if some of their "wildly speculative" theories match up with yours. Once they wrap up their D23 Expo 2019 Last Minute Tips & Predictions segment, it's time to delve into the Disney Stories of the Week. This week, those include the announcement that some very amazing athletes will be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the near future. They also talk about The Little Mermaid Live event coming to ABC and Haunted Mansion specialty treats available for a limited time. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle are joined by Keenan & Rachael from the Part of Our World Podcast. Strange things are afoot at Walt Disney World. They’ve found themselves right in the middle of The Twilight Zone. They have to choose only 5 attractions they can experience over and over again for their entire vacation. This trip to another dimension is bound to be an interesting one. Once they wrap up their visit to The Twilight Zone, Tom & Michelle share their experience at Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in concert. They discuss their evening watching this fantastic film with the score provided by the San Diego Symphony. Next, it’s time to take a look at the Disney Stories of the Week. This time, those includes new adult beverages from A Galaxy Far, Far Away and an “Epic” announcement from Universal. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle continue their countdown to the end of the Skywalker Saga with another edition of their Star Wars Remembered series. Once again, they're joined by their good friend Rob LaBarre from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast to talk about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Hear what they think about the first of the Star Wars stand-alone films as well as some fun facts about its production. Once their Rogue One: A Star Wars Story discussion wraps up, it's time to dive into the Disney Stories of the Week. This time, those include a new reservation system for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at the Disneyland Resort. Tom & Michelle also tell you when Disneyland will be transforming into The Merriest Place on Earth and discuss yet another Disney Studios box office record. As always, they wrap up the show with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers! Here are some links to the shows we mentioned during this episode. Disflicks & Tidbits Podcast - Let's Go Watch a Star War Rebel Force Radio - Star Wars Oxygen Vol 38 Disney DNA Podcast Disney Discussion Podcast DVC Duo Part of Our World Podcast

This week, Tom & Michelle are joined by their very good friends, Trent & Jeni from the Disney DNA Podcast! They discuss their favorite Disney Dining experiences from the Walt Disney World Resort. Find out what their favorite spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner are, along with their favorite dishes, at the the place Where Dreams Come True. Next, they give their review of Disney's The Lion King. Find out what they think about the latest Walt Disney Studios "live-action" remake of a classic film. Then, they move on to the Disney Stories of the week including all the big Marvel news that came out of San Diego Comic Con 2019. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Tom & Michelle are very excited for the D23 Expo 2019. So, this week, they decided it was time to pass along the information you will need to know if you'll also be attending. They have some experience with the D23 Expo so you'll want to hear their tips. They'll help make sure your trip to the Ultimate Disney Fan Event is the best it can possibly be. After their breakdown of D23 Expo 2019, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. Those include the announcement of the opening dates for the second attraction coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. They also discuss a very high end New Year's Eve party coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. And Disney Cruise Line wins yet another award. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that might help you with your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers

This week, Tom & Michelle decide to celebrate one of Disney's more underrated parks with a continuation of their "5 Favorite Things" series. It's their 5 Favorite Things About Disney California Adventure. If you've never been to this part of the Disneyland Resort, or if you haven't been in a long time, you're going to want to hear what they say about this Disney Park. Once they wrap up their look at Disney California Adventure Park, they give their spoiler-free review of Spider-Man: Far From Home. Find out what they think about the latest film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Next, it's time to visit the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the casting announcement of Ariel in the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid. They also discuss narrator announcements for this year's Candlelight Processional at the Walt Disney World Resort. And, they've found a list of the most streamed Disney Songs. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle celebrate the 4th of July by continuing their "5 Favorite Things Series". Their topic this time is their "5 Favorite Ways to Celebrate America at Disney". Find out what they think are the best ways to enjoy a little taste of Americana while visiting the Disney Parks and Resorts. Did your favorites make their lists? Once they wrap up their countdown of ways to celebrate America at Disney, they move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. This week's include an all-time favorite parade returning to the Disneyland Resort. They also share a couple of new ticket and resort stay deals for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. And, if it's D23 Expo news you want, they've got that for you, as well. As always, they wrap up the show with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week. Tom & Michelle continue their Star Wars Remembered series with a look back at Solo: A Star Wars Story. They're joined, once again, by their good friend Rob LaBarre from the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast to discuss the most recent film from the Star Wars Universe. They also share the details of their recent trip to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at the Disneyland Resort. Find out what new details they experienced and if they still feel it lives up to the hype. Next, they give a quick, spoiler-free review of Toy Story 4. Listen to hear what they think of the newest film featuring Buzz, Woody and the entire gang. As always, they discuss the Disney Stories of the Week; including details about getting into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge now that the reservation period has expired. They also talk about the recently announced title for a new Pixar film debuting in 2020. They wrap it all up with tips that may just help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

With the Walt Disney World part of their vacation in the books, it's time to reminisce about all the wonderful experiences they encountered. So, this week, Tom & Michelle share their Walt Disney World Trip Recap. They'll discuss their favorite memories from their trip to the place "Where Dreams Come True" and give you a few tips that might help you on your future visits. Following their Walt Disney World Trip Recap, it's time to get back to business with the Disney Stories of the Week. This time, those include Star Wars Celebration 2020 announcements; refurbishments coming to the Disney Wonder; and how you can plan a visit to the miniature golf courses of Walt Disney World in advance. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that may help you on your next vacation. Since they were just at the Walt Disney World Resort, expect this week's tips to revolve around having the best time there on your next visit. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, it's a "very special" edition of the Hyperion Adventures Podcast. As you may remember from our episode about "Our 5 Favorite Disney Songs That Made Us Cry", Michelle shared a story about the daughter she gave up for adoption when she was just a teenager. Many of you said that story touched your hearts. So we got Michelle and Kelly together to share their story amazing story with you. We think you'll find it an a really special one. Meanwhile, Tom and Michelle are visiting the Walt Disney World Resort with some of their family who have never experienced it before. They talk with them about their trip, so far, and how it compares with the Disneyland Resort. All from their cabin at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds. Next, they discuss the Disney Stories of the Week; including the announcement of the biggest panels that will be taking place at the D23 Expo in August. As always, they wrap it all up with a tip that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle celebrate the one year mark as a podcast with their Anniversary Show! First they recap their amazing day at the Disneyland Resort including a visit to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge for it's opening weekend. Find out all they did in this brand new land from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. They share their experiences and tell you if they think it lived up to the hype. They also discuss their experience with brunch at the Lamplight Lounge and the World of Color Dessert Party at Disney's California Adventure Park. Then it's time to get the anniversary party into full swing. With the help of many of their friends, they discuss their first year of the show. That includes their favorite memories and moments from year one. Then it's time to talk about year two of the show. Find out all the great things they have planned for the second season of the show. And don't miss their "special announcement' of a new addition to the Hyperion Family. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening and an amazing year number one! And a special thanks goes out to @JTAPodcast, OG Hyperion Adventurer Amy Adams, @DillosDiz, @DisneyDNAPod, @Disney_Discuss, @POOWPodcast, @DVCDuo, @DisflicksTidbit, @AbigailBourque, @ShiningPodcast for their help and support on this episode and throughout the year. Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle celebrate Memorial Day by sharing their favorite attraction memories. They give their top 5 lists of Disney attractions and experiences that are no longer with us at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. They also pay a short, but interesting, visit with their grandkids to hear their Disney memories. They range in age from 3 to 12 years old so it's bound to be an interesting experience. From there, it's time to move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. There was a ton of news this week to discuss including a long-time favorite version of an attraction returning to Disney California Adventure Park; a new ticket deal at the Walt Disney World Resort; and we now have a name for Tokyo DisneySea's upcoming new land. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, we continue our countdown to the end of the Skywalker Saga with a look back at Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Rob LaBarre, host of the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast, rejoins us to discuss the last (and best) of the prequels films. We talk all about the scenes that affected us the most as well as give fun facts about the movie. From there we move on to the Disney Stories of the Week. Each week there are so many Disney related stories to discuss and this one is no different. We share the list of newly named Disney Legends and how you can be there to witness their induction. Then we talk about a new way to experience the Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure Park and the return of a Disney Parks icon. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

It's Mother's Day! So we decided there's no better time to focus an episode on mom. First, Michelle lists her favorite songs that make her think about great Disney Moms. Then, she provides tips to help celebrate the mom in your life Mother's Day (or any other day) at the Walt Disney World Resort. We also recap our visit to Universal Studios Hollywood for inaugural Minion Run 5K. How does it compare to runDisney races we've taken part in. We'll let you know! As always, we share the Disney Stories of the Week. Those include a quick discussion of the new Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer that dropped this week; a new annual pass coming to the Disneyland Resort; details on the outer space themed restaurant coming to Epcot at the Walt Disney World resort; and, with less than 3 weeks remaining until Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens at Disneyland Park, we share new details about the highly anticipated land. We wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle continue their "5 Favorite Things" series with a look at their 5 Favorite Heroic Songs. Listen and find out what songs they think of when their favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel & Star Wars heroes come to mind. They also recap their journey to the Disneyland Resort for the Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble event. Then, they discuss the Disney stories of the week including a lot of Star Wars news for both on the screen and in the parks. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle give their review of the new smash hit film, Avengers: Endgame. Find out what they think about Marvel's latest release with spoiler-free and spoiler-full segments. Don't worry, though. They're separated. Here are the times for the start and end of the spoiler-full segment: 25:32 - Spoilers begin 1:07:15 - Spoilers end They also discuss all the Marvel fun to be had at Disney Parks around the world. Then, it's time for the Disney Stories of the week; including Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge reservations and new fireworks spectaculars on the horizon. As always, they wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

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This week, Tom & Michelle continue their countdown to Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker with the next chapter of their Star Wars Remembered series. They're joined, once again, by their good friend and host of the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast, Rob LaBarre. Together, they take a look back at Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. Listen as they share their thoughts and fun facts about the 2nd of the prequel films. Rob sticks around to share his experience with The Void and Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire which can be found at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney. They then wrap it all up with a look at the Disney stories of the week and tips for your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle discuss planning a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort for those who only Disney Parks experience has been with the Disneyland Resort. It can be a little overwhelming if you've never been there before. So, they give you tips, facts, and strategies to make sure your vacation is magical. Next, they give their review of Disneynature's new film releasing for Earth Day; Penguins. They also discuss all the great news that came out of the Disney+ presentation for investors. Then, they talk about much of the amazing news that came out of Star Wars Celebration 2019 including the title and trailer for Episode IX. They wrap it all up with more tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle discuss how to approach a trip to the Disneyland Resort if all you know is the Walt Disney World Resort. Although they have several similarities, how you should approach them is completely different. Listen as they tell you facts, tips, and strategies to make your trip to The Happiest Place on Earth an amazing one. Then they share their spoiler-free review of Shazam! Even though it's not a Disney film, you'll want to find out what they think about the newest addition to the DC superhero universe. They wrap it all up with a discussion of the Disney stories and tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

This week, Tom & Michelle continue their "5 Favorite Things Series". To honor the original Disney classic film Dumbo, and its tear-jerking song "Baby Mine", they decided to list their 5 Favorite Disney Songs That Made Them Cry. Grab a box of tissues and see if your favorites match theirs. They also give a spoiler-free review for Tim Burton's live-action remake of the aforementioned classic Dumbo. Then they discuss the Disney related stories of the week, including new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge news. They wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

As we begin the countdown to Star Wars: Episode IX, we're looking back at each Star Wars film released to this point. One per month. This week, Tom & Michelle are joined by their good friend, and host of the Jedi Temple Archives Podcast, Rob LaBarre to look back at Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. They'll dive deeply into the film and share facts as well as their personal experiences and thoughts about the first movie from the prequel trilogy. Later, Tom & Michelle discuss their experience at the 2019 California Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park. They also talk about the Disney stories of the week including the new Toy Story 4 trailer and interesting additions coming to Epcot. Thanks for listening! Cheers!