Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

Tips For Celebrating Star Wars Day

If you notice our sound is a little different this week, that's because we're on the road. But we wouldn't let that stop us from bringing you a new episode. With May the 4th quickly approaching, we thought we should share our favorite Tips For Celebrating Star Wars Day. Just because it's happening on a school/work day, doesn't mean you can't enjoy the fun. We tell you some of the best, easy ways you can enjoy the holiday that revolves around everything from A Galaxy Far, Far Away!

After we wrap up our discussion of Tips For Celebrating Star Wars Day, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you about the exciting changes coming to a Disneyland Resort Hotel. We also share the many exciting events coming to the Disney Parks and Cruises this spooky season.

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

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Creating Disney Magic - Disney Cast Members

This week, we're continuing our series exploring the things that set Disney Parks apart from other theme parks. For this show, the focus will be on the people that day in and day out bring the magic to every Disney visit and vacation. That's right, it's our Creating Disney Magic - Disney Cast Members episode. We’ll explore the subtle, and not-so-subtle, ways these wonderful, hard-working people go out of their way to make every trip special!

Once we wrap up our look at Creating Disney Magic - Disney Cast Members, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the details of a reimagined, guest-favorite show that is set to make its return to the Walt Disney World resort. We, also, tell you about one of our favorite exclusive lounges that is set to reopen soon.

Then, it's time for the moment we've been teasing all week. Our Very Special Announcement. You're not going to want to miss our big news that we'll be revealing that will affect both our show and our lives personally.

(Note: You can skip ahead to 59:04 if you're impatient and just want to get right to the Big News)

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

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An Hyperion Adventures Disney Easter Egg Hunt

Today just happens to be Easter Sunday! So, we figured what better way would there be to celebrate the holiday than with An Hyperion Adventures Disney Easter Egg Hunt! No, not we're not searching for the hardboiled and decorated kind. We’re talking about the various Easter Eggs that can be found in many of Disney's movies and series. We'll discuss some of our favorite hidden gems. We may even share some that you may have missed.

Once we wrap up our Hyperion Adventures Disney Easter Egg Hunt, it's time for this Disney Stories of the Week. We share details that you'll need to know if you want a prime viewing spot when World of Color returns this week to Disney California Adventure Parks. Then we tell you what guest-favorite attraction just reopened at Disney's Animal Kingdom, just in time for the park's birthday.

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

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Our 3rd Annual ”Ask Us Anything” Show

It’s a big milestone week for us. This is our 200^th official episode! So, to celebrate, we thought this would be a good date to bring you a show we’ve done annually for the last couple of years that you have told us you love. Yep! It’s time for Our 3^rd Annual Ask Us Anything Show! We received a bunch of wonderful and interesting questions from our listeners on a variety of both Disney and non-Disney topics. Listen and find out more about us!

Once we wrap up our Ask Us Anything portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, this segment includes the announcement of the opening date for a highly-anticipated, new, Epcot attraction. We also tell you how you might be able to experience it even earlier. Next, we tell you about a Walt Disney World Resort discount that may be of interest to you if you are also a fan of Disney's streaming service. And we share new ways you can celebrate the movie Encanto at Disneyland in the very near future.

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

And, here's the phone number to Disney Guest Relations that Michelle promised you in the show

(407) 939-1289

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Disneyland Paris - 30 Years of Euro Disney Magic

We're very close to the official 30th birthday of Europe's first Disney Park. And, we thought we'd like to take part in the festivities, as well. So, this week, we'll be joining in on the fun with our look at Disneyland Paris - 30 Years of Euro Disney Magic episode. Michelle will once again share the results of her always amazing research as we explore the 3 decades of history of this wonderful vacation destination. 

Once we wrap up our exploration of Disneyland Paris - 30 Years of Euro Disney Magic, it's time to wrap up our Hyperion Adventures Podcast Disney Songs Madness Tournament. We announce which song you named as the champion and fill you in on who was the winner of our prize pack.

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, they include a lot of things that are set to return to the parks. Such as a nearly 50-year-old, guest-favorite show; a tasty food and beverage festival; and your chance to get up close and personal with your favorite Disney characters. We'll tell you all about those and more.

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

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The 5 Songs You Should Add To Your runDisney Playlist

The Springtime Surprise runDisney race weekend is coming up. So, we thought this would be a good time to get you set for the event. That's right! We're counting down The 5 Songs You Should Add To Your runDisney Playlist. No matter if you’re attending in person or just in spirit, music often plays a big part in the motivation and inspiration you need to get you through this fun but strenuous activity. We share our ideas for the special tunes that could help drive you all the way to the finish line!

Once we wrap up our look at The 5 Songs You Should Add To Your runDisney Playlist, it's time to delve back into our Hyperion Adventures Podcast Disney Songs Madness bracket. We'll let you know what songs advance through the Elite 8 and Final Four. Setting up next week's big Championship Matchup!

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announced return of an aspect that really makes World Showcase special. We also tell you which guest-favorite form of transportation will soon be returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. And we discuss another nighttime ticketed event that will soon be back at The Most Magical Place On Earth.

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

And don't forget to visit our friends at MNSTDesigns.com to check out all the cool Disney-influenced items they have for sale with all of the profits going to Give Kids The World!

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Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Background Music

This week, we're continuing our series exploring the many things that set Disney Parks apart from other theme parks. For this installment, we're focusing on yet another aspect that builds the ambiance of each park and land you visit. Yet, you may not even notice it. It's our Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Background Music episode. We'll explore much of the subtle, yet magical, music that permeates every portion of the parks. Find out how Disney uses these songs to tell the story and set the mood for each segment of the park that you visit. So, get ready to hum along to some of your favorites!

Once we wrap up our segment on Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Background Music, it's time to take a look and see which songs advanced to the Elite 8 round in our Hyperion Adventures Podcast Disney Songs Madness competition. So, grab your brackets and follow along to see if your picks have moved on in the tournament.

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode those include the announcement of a new Disney Vacation Club location coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. We also share news of an exciting new docuseries coming to Disney+ that will help you if you've ever wanted to learn how to draw some of your favorite characters. And we share details behind some of the interesting dining experiences that will be aboard Disney Cruise Line's newest ship when it debuts this Summer.

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

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Disneyland Through the Eyes of a Teenager - New Lands & Experiences

We've been lucky enough to visit Disneyland many times over the last couple of years both before and after the beginning of the pandemic. We've seen new lands open and experienced the changes in safety procedures for ourselves. But, that's not true for many. So, we thought this would be a good time to talk with someone who recently had the chance to return to The Happiest Place On Earth after a few years away. It's our Disneyland Through the Eyes of a Teenager - New Lands & Experiences episode. We're joined by our cousin Josh who shares a young person's impressions of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Avengers Campus, and many of the other recent changes that have emerged within Disney's California theme parks.

Once we wrap up our look at Disneyland Through the Eyes of a Teenager - New Lands & Experiences segment, it's time to go through the next round of our HAP Disney Songs Madness bracket. Follow along as we discuss what songs advance to the Sweet 16.

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include details about a couple of new shows that will be premiering aboard Disney Cruise Line's newest ship this Summer. We also share good news for those of you that are looking to attend this year's ultimate Star Wars fan event.

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

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Our ”Must Try” Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Dishes

This week, one of our favorite festivals kicked off at the Disneyland Resort and we couldn't wait to talk about it. What do we love about it most? Well, it's all focused on the amazing food and beverages we have here in the Golden State. Plus, we have intentions on attending in the very near future so we thought this would be a great time to get our planning underway by listing Our "Must Try" Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Dishes. Find out what we can't wait to sample over the next couple of months during this magical event.

Once we wrap up the discussion of Our "Must Try" Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Dishes, it's time to delve into our Hyperion Adventures Podcast Disney Songs Madness competition. Get your brackets out and follow along as we share which tunes advance to the second round. Don't forget! The winners were chosen by you and many of our other listeners. Thanks again for taking part in the fun!

Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a less expensive Disney+ option that is coming your way. We also share the details of a fun event that the little ones in your house may enjoy that will soon be happening at the Disneyland Resort. And we share information on a COVID policy change that you will want to be aware of if you have a Disney Cruise scheduled in the near future.

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

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Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Landscapes

This week, we're kicking off a new series that will explore many of the things that set Disney apart from other theme parks. We're starting it all off with Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Landscapes. Michelle, once again, brings her always amazing research to the table as she shares the several obvious, and not so obvious, ways Disney enhances your park visits with meticulous landscaping.

Since Tom happens to be traveling this week, we recorded this episode a week ago. So, once we wrap up our look at Creating Disney Magic - Disney Parks Landscapes, we won't have our usual Disney Stories of the Week. However, we never leave you without passing along some tips that might help you on your next vacation. And this show will be no different.

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