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Disney At 100 - The 1970s - A Dream Realized

We had to change our plans on our main topic just a little bit. But, that's good news for you because that means we get some of Michelle's always amazing research. This week, we return to our series looking back at a century of the Walt Disney Company with Disney At 100 - The 1970s - A Dream Realized. The '70s were a very tumultuous time for Disney. They were without Walt and Roy who had guided the company for over 50 years. Yet, somehow, they persevered and created some of our favorite locations we know and love to this day. Michelle will tell you who the players were behind it and some of the hurdles they had to clear to make it happen.

Once we finish up our Disney At 100 - The 1970s segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details of some amazing stuff headed to Disneyland Paris. We also discuss an exciting, new, nighttime event that is coming to the Disneyland Resort that is of particular interest to our LGBTQ+ friends. Then, we tell you a few new facts we learned about Tiana's Bayou Adventure including when your last chance will be to ride Splash Mountain at The Happiest Place One Earth. And we let you know when you'll be able to experience a super-heroic new musical show that is coming to Disney California Adventure Park.

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation!

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us!

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And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

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Our Disney Parks Easter Egg Hunt

This week's show just happens to fall on Easter Sunday. So, we thought this would be a great time for Our Disney Parks Easter Egg Hunt. The Disney Imagineers have placed loads of magical, little, semi-hidden gems throughout your favorite attractions. We'll share some of our favorites and where you can find them during your next visit to the parks.

Once we complete Our Disney Parks Easter Egg Hung, it's time to go through the final rounds of the Hyperion 100 Years Of Disney Storytelling Madness Bracket. We'll tell you which attractions, experiences, resorts, and restaurants advance through the Final 4 on to the Disney Storytelling Championship. Find out if your favorite wins it all and which of our Hyperion Adventurers walks away with our Disney Prize Pack!

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll share good news for those of you that have been waiting patiently for Walt Disney World Annual Passes to return. We, also, tell you how you'll be able to use your MagicBand+ soon when sailing with Captains Mickey & Minnie. And we discuss many of the out-of-this-world announcements that came out of Star Wars Celebration 2023.

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation!

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us!

Want more Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter.

And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Our 4th Annual Ask Us Anything Show

It happens to be April Fools Week. So, we thought this would be the perfect time to make even bigger fools of ourselves than we normally do by answering your questions. That's right! It's time for Our 4th Annual Ask Us Anything Show. We shared details about our lives and the things we love, based on the queries of listeners like you. Everything from facts about us personally to just fun Disney topics. We don't shy away from any of them!

Once we complete Our Ask Us Anything segment, it's time to go through another couple rounds of the Hyperion 100 Years Of Disney Storytelling Madness Bracket. We'll tell you which attractions, experiences, resorts, and restaurants advance through the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 on to the Final 4. So, get your brackets out and follow along!

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll a new Disneyland location for Disney Vacation Club members that's coming soon to The Happiest Place On Earth. We also share some details on where Disney's upcoming largest cruise ship will be calling home in the near future. And there's a deal you may have interest in if you're a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder who's looking to sail through A Galaxy Far, Far Away.

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation!

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us!

Want more Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter.

And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

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Our 5 Favorite Disney Celebration Songs

This is a big week for our show. Today's episode just happens to be our 250th official episode and we thought we'd throw a little party based on the topic you've told us you enjoy the most; music. So, we're celebrating by sharing Our 5 Favorite Disney Celebration Songs. There's always excellent music around Disney festivities both in the movies and the parks. We'll share the songs we enjoy the most. See if our lists match yours!

Once we complete a look at Our 5 Favorite Disney Celebration Songs, it's time to go through the Hyperion 100 Years Of Disney Storytelling Madness Bracket. We'll tell you which attractions, experiences, resorts, and restaurants advance through the first two rounds. So, get your brackets out and follow along!

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we'll discuss the recently announced, Summer 2024 Disney Cruise Line itineraries. And, we'll tell you when you'll have the chance to book a sailing to DCL's next, wonderful, private destination.

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation!

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us!

Want more Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter.

And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

Thanks for listening! Cheers!

 

Disney At 100 - The ’50s & ’60s - The Best Of Times & The Worst Of Times

We're back with another show exploring the 100 Years of Wonder that is the Walt Disney Company. This week, we take a look back at another interesting time in the company's history with our Disney At 100 - The '50s & '60s episode. Big things were happening within this time frame and most of it was great. However, there was also a big moment that would change the company, forever. That's why we're calling this segment, The Best of Times & The Worst of Times. 

In this show, we referenced several other episodes that focus on specific time frames within the era in more detail. Here are the links to these episodes if you'd like to hear more!

Disney and the NY World's Fair 

Roy O. Disney The Man Who Made Walt's Dreams Came True 

Countdown to WDW 50th Birthday - Disney’s Land 

65 Years of the Happiest Place on Earth

Once we complete our Disney At 100 - The '50s & '60s segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about a lot of interesting Walt Disney World information. Including some fun, new character meet and greets that are coming soon throughout the resort. We also share interesting EPCOT news about the park's future. And we discuss when you'll be able to snag a dessert party spot for the return of Happily Ever After.

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation.

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us!  

Want more Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter.

Hyperion Adventures 100 years of Disney Storytelling March Madness Bracket

Just a quick reminder that you can still participate in our March Madness contest. As we mentioned in our “Bracket Reveal” episode, your selections determine which attractions, restaurants, and experiences advance. That’s right! You’re picking the winners! So, having more entries (of even the same bracket selections) increases your odds of walking away with our Disney Prize Package. You can earn an extra selection, just by being a Hyperion Adventures Newsletter subscriber or a Patreon member. If you belong to both, then you get a whopping 4 chances to win! Just be sure to get those brackets to us (to our gmail address) by 11:59 pm on Friday 3/24! You can download a copy of the Bracket HERE or email us at HyperionAdventuresPodcast@Gmail.com.

And, don’t forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

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The Best Of Disney Parks At Night

This week, we're getting the chance to preview Walt Disney World's newest amazing attraction when we attend our Annual Passholder preview for TRON Lightcycle/Run. While we're going to be riding it during the day, everything we see about this ride is that it looks even better at night. So, that got us thinking about what Disney dining locations and attractions are even better when the sun goes down. That's right! For this episode, we're sharing our thoughts on The Best Of Disney Parks At Night. Find out the park fun that we think is even more magical when evening falls.

Once we complete our look at The Best Of Disney Parks At Night, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share new details about Disney Cruise Line's next private destination. Including, when your first chance to visit this amazing spot may be. Then, we tell you more details about the new DVC tower coming to the Disneyland Hotel. We, also, share the themes for this year's runDisney Wine & Dine Race Weekend. And we share news about the big, semi-annual, D23 event that is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in September.

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation.

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us!  Want more Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter.

And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!"

Thanks for listening! Cheers!

2023 Hyperion Disney Madness Bracket Reveal Show

It's that time of year again! Yep, we've reached the month of March and that means there is Madness all around us and we are not immune to that here on the Hyperion Adventures Podcast. So, this week, we're debuting this year's entry into all of the craziness and we hope you'll play along. It's our 2023 Hyperion Disney Madness Bracket Reveal Show. This time, we're following along with Disney's 100 Years of Wonder campaign and looking at the company's fantastic ability to convey "storytelling" through everything that it does. We hope you'll download a bracket and join in on the fun as we see what Disney Attractions, Experiences, Resorts, Restaurants, Films, and Television Series advance to the top. Plus, you can win some great prizes, as well.

Once we complete our 2023 Hyperion Disney Madness Bracket Reveal portion of the show, Michelle leads us through a preview of a couple of guest-favorite festivals on each coast. Join us as she gives you a little taste of what to look forward to at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. We don't have a lot for you but we do share

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation.

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us!  Want more Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter.

And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!"

Thanks for listening! Cheers!

 

Our 2023 runDisney Princess Race Weekend Recap

We just got home from a wonderful race weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort and we couldn't wait to tell you all about it. That's right! This week's episode is focused on Our 2023 runDisney Princess Race Weekend Recap. We'll tell you all about our experience getting back to our first run through a Disney Park in almost 5 years. Find out if we still believe their tagline "Every Mile Is Magic".

Once we complete Our 2023 runDisney Princess Race Weekend Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you a few more details about the new Disneyland Hotel tower that's on its way to The Happiest Place One Earth. We also share details about Disney Cruise Line's newest Castaway Club tier and the perks that come along with it. And, an exciting new show is heading to Disney California Adventure Park and we couldn't be more thrilled about it.

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation.

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to Contact Us!  Want more Disney news? Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Hyperion Adventures Podcast Newsletter.

And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!"

Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Disney At 100 - The 40s & 50s - Disney Gambles On Change

This week, we continue our celebration of a century of the Walt Disney Company with another look back at its history. For this episode, we discuss Disney At 100 - The Television Era. Michelle once again brings her always outstanding research to the show as we explore how Disney used the new medium to its advantage and changed the industry. Listen to hear interesting tidbits and fun facts about this amazing era for the company.

Once we complete our look at Disney At 100 - The Television Era, we share a little story about how we discovered the Customer Service Magic still exists in a big way at the Walt Disney World Resort. Trust us! You're going to want to hear this part of the show!

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about a couple of amazing, ticketed, nighttime events that are returning to the Disneyland Resort. Speaking of The Happiest Place On Earth, we share a travel deal that may be of particular interest to you if you're planning of traveling from the Disneyland area to the Walt Disney World vicinity, or vice versa.

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation.

And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!"

Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Four Scores And Seven Years Ago

Not only does the release of this episode happen to occur on Super Bowl Sunday, but it also happens to correspond with Abraham Lincoln's birthday. With that being the case, Michelle devised an interesting idea for a topic based on a key line in one of our 16th U.S. President's most famous speeches. And with that, this week's episode, Four Score(s) And Seven Years Ago was born. But what could that possibly mean? Well, here you go. We're looking back at seven years ago and sharing our four favorite Disney Movie musical scores from that year. There were a lot of great films released in 2016 and the music that supported them was exceptional, as well. Find out which ones made our lists!

Once we complete our Four Scores And Seven Years Ago segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some of the big information that came out of this week's Walt Disney Company earnings report. That includes some huge movie and park news. We also tell you some exciting information that those of you who like a clean, sparkly room when you return from the parks will particularly enjoy.

As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next vacation.

And, don't forget to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, Nate with Main Street and More Travel, to give you concierge-level service planning your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, "Tom & Michelle sent me!"

Thanks for listening! Cheers!