Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

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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HAP Disney Songs Madness Bracket Breakdown

We've been doing this show for nearly 4 years now but have yet to put out anything focused on the "Madness" that happens around this time of year. Well, that's all changing for this March. We have our own bracket for this season that we recently released, focused on Disney Songs. So, for this week's episode, we thought we'd go through the entire first round with our HAP Disney Songs Madness Bracket Breakdown! We got through and discuss the songs we've chosen and what the key match-ups might be. We may even play pieces of a few of the songs that you may not be familiar with, as well!

Don't forget to download our HAP Disney Songs Bracket and play along. Your selections will decide which songs advance and eventually become our 2022 Champion! Plus, we'll have prizes to giveaway along the way!

Once we wrap up our HAP Disney Songs Madness Bracket Breakdown, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode those include a possible dream come true for anyone who has ever wanted to live in Disney. We also tell you what guest-favorite nighttime event will soon be returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. And, we share with you the new, easier way to share your appreciation for the wonderful Disney Cast Members.

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

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February 2022 Disneyland Visit Recap

We were lucky enough over the weekend to head back to our Happy Place; The Happiest Place On Earth. So, this week, we decided we'd share all the fun we had with our February 2022 Disneyland Visit Recap. Come along on the journey with us as we discuss many of our wonderful experiences including a few, interesting, seasonal food items. We share a unique situation that occurred on a Classic Disney Attraction. And share the best part of our day, reconnecting with some wonderful friends.

Once we wrap up our February 2022 Disneyland Visit Recap, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include good news for those with tired feet at the Disneyland Resort. We, also, tell you a few more details about a wonderful festival that is soon to return to Disney California Adventure Park. And, it should come as no surprise that Michelle was right, again, because she always has the best predictions.

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

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Disney Parks Tickets 101

There have been a lot of changes to what is required for you to visit both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts over the last couple of years. So, this week, we thought we go through a refresher about accessing our favorite vacation destinations with a Disney Parks Tickets 101 episode. We'll explore the different options available to you and provide you with a few strategies as to how to best explore The Happiest and Most Magical Places On Earth!

Once we wrap up our little Disney Parks Tickets 101 recap, we share with you a fun little event we have coming up. The best thing about it is, it will be all about you and your input. Find out what it is and how you can get involved.

Then it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include several fun ways to actively start your day at the Disneyland Resort. Next, we share some unfortunate news for those of you that have plans to sail aboard the Disney Wish early in its debut year. And we'll let you know when you'll be able to check out a highly anticipated Star Wars series that is soon coming to Disney+.

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

Thanks for listening! Cheers!