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Destination D23 - Day 2 Recap

We continue our Destination D23 Bonus Episode Recap with a look back at the end of Day 1 and our trip to EPCOT to experience The Journey of Water. We also share all the details of Day 2 of the Ultimate Disney Fan Event including many of the interesting things we were shown from the Walt Disney Studios Showcase. That includes a spoiler-free discussion of what may be the best Disney Short we've ever seen. You're going to want to hear this!

Destination D23 - Day 1 Recap

We look back at all the fun and interesting news that came out of Day 1 of Destination D23. There was a ton of Disney parks news that was shared during the first full day of the event. We'll discuss it all!

Our Carnival Cruise Recap - How Does It Compare To A Disney Cruise?

We just returned from a nice vacation in the Western Caribbean. This time, we sailed aboard a different cruise line than normal. It had its bright spots and some less-than-stellar instances. But, was it as good as sailing with our favorite cruise line? We tell you this week with "Our Carnival Cruise Recap - How Does It Compare To A Disney Cruise?" episode. We share our thoughts on our experience and tell you what went well and when we wished we were sailing with Captains Mickey & Minnie.

After we complete the "Our Carnival Cruise Recap - How Does It Compare To A Disney Cruise?" portion of the show, Michelle tells us some fun facts about Lightning McQueen just in time for his very special day. Ka-Chow!

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some details about a spooky transformation coming to the New Orleans Square portion of the Disneyland Resort. We also tell you about a fun perk coming and a possible attraction sneak preview that will be coming for Destination D23 attendees.

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 will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

 

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Our Top Reasons To Stay At A Walt Disney World Resort

It's always the question when planning a trip to The Most Magical Place On Earth. Do we stay off-property and save a little money or do we splurge and stay within the Disney Bubble? Well, we're here to help. On this week's show, we're sharing Our Top Reasons To Stay At A Walt Disney World Resort. We'll break down the perks so you'll have the information you need to decide what's right for you and your family on your next vacation.

After we get done discussing Our Top Reasons To Stay At A Walt Disney World Resort, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the names and details of some of the new lands, attractions, and dining destinations coming soon to the Tokyo Disney Resort. We also tell you about what delicious dishes Tiana will be serving up when her new restaurant opens in a couple of weeks at The Happiest Place On Earth.

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 will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

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Our Star Wars Rebels And Ahsoka Discussion

We couldn’t be more excited about the debut of the brand-new Disney+ Star Wars series that focuses on one of our all-time favorite characters. The trailers have revealed it will also feature many others that we love from one of the best animated series from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. So, we thought this would be the perfect time to bring our Star Wars loving friends, Pat & Charles from the ConverSWations podcast. They join us to take a look back and get you set for what’s to come with Our Star Wars Rebels And Ahsoka Discussion. We hope you’ll join us for an interesting and entertaining segment that will hopefully prepare you for this week’s epic series debut.

Once we complete our Star Wars Rebels And Ahsoka Discussion, it’s time for the Disney Stories Of The Week. In this episode, we’ll tell you about how you’ll be able to check out the series we discussed at length in this episode a little earlier than expected. We, also, share details about when you’ll soon be able to meet Ahsoka Tano, herself at The Happiest Place On Earth. And, we tell you when you’ll be able to dig a little deeper into some of Tiana’s delicious recipes at the Disneyland Resort.

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 even MORE fun 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 will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

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Disney At 100 - Disney In The 2010s

We're now one month closer to the official 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. So, that means it's time for another in our continuing series looking back at the history of this amazing company that we love so much. This week, we're exploring a very recent but exciting decade with our Disney At 100 - Disney In The 2010s episode. A ton of stuff happened that shapes how we think of Disney right now during this time. Michelle shares lots of fascinating details to remind us why this period could be considered the company's second renaissance.

Once we complete our Disney At 100 - Disney In The 2010s segment, we tell you a little bit about the food and fun we experienced during our recent quick visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. We discuss our stay at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Find out what we think of this interesting DVC location. We, also, share our thoughts on some of the tasty treats we sampled at this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week, including something that might be of interest to you if you're a college hoops fan and have plans to be in the Walt Disney World area this November.

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 even MORE fun 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 will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

 

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We All Scream For Disney Ice Cream

It's been ridiculously hot this Summer. Like insanely so. The good thing about that is it has us thinking about one of our favorite sweet treats. That's right! This week We All Scream For Disney Ice Cream. We search the menus of many of the best spots to pick up unique and tasty ice cream dishes throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts on both coasts. 

Once our exploration of yummy Disney Ice Cream wraps up, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you many of the details about the holiday happenings coming to The Happiest Place On Earth. We, also, tell you how your next search for that key Disney dining reservation is about to get easier. And we share some info on the future of a closed Disneyland Hotel dining location.

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 even MORE fun 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 will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

 

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’80s Hits We Wish Were Disney Songs

We know you love our top 5 lists, especially when it comes to music. So, this week, we thought we'd do something a little different. We're exploring a decade of popular music and reimagining it into Disney tunes. We're hoping to make it a series where we'll try it with different eras but to start it all off, we thought we'd delve into a time that is close to our hearts. Yep, we're listing '80s Hits We Wish Were Disney Songs. We share how some of the most popular songs of the period would fit into Disney movies or attractions. Find out if some of your favorites made our lists and share with us some of your picks.

 

Once we finish our look at '80s Hits We Wish Were Disney Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share tasty details about the reimagined dining spots within Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground that have us looking forward to our next visit. Speaking of changes to park dining destinations. We tell you about some interesting new menu offerings coming soon to a few Disneyland table-service locations. And we discuss a new not so scary guided tour that is making its return for Spooky Season at The Happiest Place On Earth.

 

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 even MORE fun 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 will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

 

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Disney At 100 - Disney In The 2000s

We are drawing ever closer to the official 100^th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company and we couldn't be more excited. As you probably know, we've been celebrating with a series looking back at Disney's first century. We're continuing that on this week's episode with another in our Disney At 100 series. Michelle, once again, bring her always excellent research to the table as we explore Disney In The 2000s. Find out about this extremely interesting period for the House of Mouse that included some big changes that would seriously affect the company's future.

 

Once we complete our Disney At 100 - Disney In The 2000s portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about many of the Disney100 experiences you'll be able to take part in at the Walt Disney World Resort later this year.

 

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 even MORE fun 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 will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

 

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Walt Disney World’s Best Barbecue With Justin Monorail

We are smack dab in the middle of Summer. That also means it's the best time to enjoy one of our favorite types of food; barbecue. And, while we have sampled some during our visits to The Most Magical Place On Earth, we have yet to get the chance to check out every place. So we decided to invite one of our best friends to the show who just happens to be an expert on the subject. That's right! On this week's episode, we're talking about Walt Disney World's Best Barbecue With Justin Monorail from The Passholder Lounge Podcast. He shares his thoughts about the best places to enjoy all the smokey goodness.

Once we complete our Walt Disney World's Best Barbecue discussion with Justin Monorail, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share much of the long list of the Walt Disney Company's Emmy nominations that were recently announced. And we share details about an add-on event you may be interested in if you're a D23 Gold Member and plan to attend Disney's Jollywood Nights.

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 even MORE fun 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 will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!”

 

Thanks for listening! Cheers!