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If it’s Disney, Tom and Michelle talk about it. Disney Movies, Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, runDisney, Star Wars & Marvel. They love it all! Join them for fun discussions, reviews, and tips to help you with your next Disney visit or vacation.
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Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
We were lucky enough to recently make a couple of quick visits to the Walt Disney World Resort for some tremendously fun events. And, this week, we're telling all about it. So, come along as we discuss the great times we experienced at Moonlight Magic And Epcot Fun. We share all the details about our exciting DVC evening party at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Michelle tells you about the tasty Food & Wine Festival treats she sampled on Friday.
Disney News Stories of the Week
Once we finish telling you all about Moonlight Magic And Epcot Fun, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about many of the exciting new additions coming to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Then, we fill you in on when you'll have the first chance to sail aboard one of Disney Cruise Line's exciting new ships. And, it's never too early to talk about the Holiday Season at The Happiest Place On Earth.
You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
In this episode, we're celebrating a film that is arguably the best live-action movie Disney has ever created which also happens to be having a massive birthday. That's right! This week we're doing A 60th Anniversary Deep Dive Into Mary Poppins. Michelle brings her always outstanding research back to the podcast as we look into what it took to make this incredible film. Join us as she shares interesting stories and fun facts about our favorite Magical Nanny!
Disney News Stories of the Week
Once complete our segment focusing on A 60th Anniversary Deep Dive Into Mary Poppins, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share newly released details about the new DVC tower that's coming to Disney's Polynesian Resort. We also discuss the revelations about the new spaces head to Disney Cruise Line's first ship that will be sailing from Singapore. And we talk about Marvel's Vision for the future.
You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
We couldn't be more excited because, this week, we're joined by some amazing authors/historians who just released a phenomenal book. We hope you'll come along as we spend the show Discussing Walt Disney & El Grupo In Latin America With The Authors; Ted Thomas, JB Kaufman & Didier Ghez. These three men did an incredible job digging up photos, facts, and interesting tidbits that are included in this beautiful monograph that follows Walt and El Grupo's 1941 journey through South America. They bless us with their time and share the details behind the book's creation and fascinating stories about the famous trip. They even provide us with some exclusive info about more wonderful things they've uncovered during their research. You won't want to miss this episode, for sure!
If you'd like to learn more about the Hyperion Historical Alliance, you can find their information here. To purchase this and many of the other beautiful HHA works, head to StuartNGBooks.com.
Disney News Stories of the Week
Once we finish Discussing Walt Disney & El Grupo In Latin America With The Authors, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some of the dishes we're excited to sample at the upcoming Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. We also talk about changes to Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World and the new Coco-themed show heading to the Disneyland Resort.
You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
As we expected, so many interesting and exciting things came out of this weekend's big Disney convention in Anaheim. And we're going to talk about it all. We'll share our thoughts and opinions as we spend this episode Discussing D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Announcements. There's a lot to unpack here and we'll talk about it all as we break down all the big news we received over the last couple of days, with our own signature bit of Hyperion Positivity to go with it.
Once we finish up our time Discussing D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Announcements, you'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Today's just happens to tie right in with our main topic. So, stick around for that.
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
We love everything about the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. And, as we're sure you already know, we love Disney, as well. So, we started thinking about how we could possibly do a show that combines both of those amazing things. Well, for this week's episode, we're doing just that. It's our Disney Character Olympics. We tell you which Disney Characters we'd like to see perform in the Olympics and which event would be their specialty. Listen and see if our lists and some of the fantastic lists from our friends match yours!
Disney News Stories of the Week
Once we finish our Disney Character Olympics segment, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we run through many of the amazing announcements about what's to come aboard the Disney Destiny and when you'll have the chance to sail aboard the spectacular Disney Cruise Line ship. We also discuss the recently announced theme for runDisney's 2025 Springtime Surprise Race weekend.
You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
You've told us in the past how much you love our "5 Favorite" lists, especially when they involve music. In previous episodes, we've used those to discuss songs from many different genres. However, there's one fan-favorite Disney media platform that we've never really focused on. Well, that changes today. Because, this week, we're bringing you Our 5 Favorite Disney Channel Themes songs. So many fantastic tunes have come from this classic television station that has brought us tons of amazing content over the years. Find out which of those are our make our lists and see if they match yours.
Disney News Stories of the Week
Once we finish the lists of Our 5 Favorite Disney Channel Theme Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss all the interesting Marvel announcements that came out of Comic-Con including a fan-favorite actor returning to the MCU but not in the way most people expected. And we share all the fun ways you can experience Deadpool and Wolverine in the Disney Parks.
You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
We loved Inside Out 2 and, apparently, so does the rest of the world. So, we thought we'd look deeper at this smash-hit film and why it's struck such a chord with so many of us. Better yet, we're joined by a few people who we think will offer an even more interesting perspective on the theme and story of this amazing movie. That's right, we're doing An Emotion-Filled Look At Inside Out 2 with a Social Worker/Therapist, a Father, and a Teenager. They bring their diverse and fascinating views to the show as we explore the importance of this amazing piece of art.
Disney News Stories of the Week
Once we complete our Emotion-Filled Look At Inside Out 2, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this week's episode, we share the new records the Walt Disney Company set as they get set for an exciting television awards season. We also tell you what Disneyland quick-service dining spot is set to make a "bear-y" interesting theme change.
You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
We're continuing our look at what it might be like if some of the best pieces of the Disney Parks around the world found their way to America. This week, it's all about Japan with our What If...? Tokyo Disney Resort Attractions Came To The U.S. Parks. We'll share what rides we'd love to see come to Disneyland or Walt Disney World and tell you where we think they'd fit the best.
If you're looking for more info on the Tokyo Disney Resort from some people who recently visited, be sure to check out this previous episode, as well!
Disney News Stories of the Week
Once we complete our look at What If...? Tokyo Disney Resort Attractions Came To The U.S. Parks, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we give you yet another reason why a visit to Japan should be on your Disney Bucket List. And we discuss the announcement of the full list of panels coming to this year's D23: Ultimate Disney Event.
You'll also get this week's Lin Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
You've probably felt the temperatures outside. There's no question. We're definitely in the middle of Summer. So, that had us thinking. What if we did an episode about Summertime At Disney 2024? And that's just what we're talking about this week. We'll discuss all the many new and returning things that are back for Summer at the Walt Disney World Resort so you'll be ready for your next trip. We'll also delve into our imaginations and design our perfect Summertime Day at Disneyland and Disney World complete with the perfect seasonal attractions, dining experience, attraction, and entertainment. Find out how we're gonna beat the heat in the parks and see if our choices match yours!
Disney News Stories of the Week
Once we complete our look at Summertime At Disney 2024, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the new and refreshed spaces coming to the Disney Dream. Next, we share the stellar lineup of bands coming to this year's Eat To The Beat series at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. And, if you love Disney and helping people plan their magical vacations, we tell you why this may be just the week for you!
Oh, and you'll also learn why we have dubbed the next 12 months as "The Year of Lin"!
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Believe it or not, it's the 4th of July this week and we were looking for ways to celebrate that on this week's episode. It also so happens that we haven't done a topic involving Marvel characters in quite a while. So, we decided this would be a fantastic time to put those both together. That's right, this show is all about Marvel Patriots & Veterans - A 4th Of July Celebration. We answer questions we pick out of a bin and attribute some of the key aspects of the holiday to our favorite superheroes. We hope you play along as we have a fun discussion about how these characters tie into this very American holiday.
Disney News Stories of the Week
Once we complete our look at Marvel Patriots & Veterans - A 4th Of July Celebration, we recap last weekend's visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. We tell you all about our experience at the D23 Celebration of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. And we give more thoughts on EPCOT's newly opened ComuniCore Hall.
Next, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we say goodbye to Genie+ and hello to Lightning Lane Multi-Pass. We also share more amazing details about the next two magical Disney Cruise Line ships. And, while it may be only June, it's never too early to start talking about the Holiday Season at Disney Parks.