Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

How To Get Most From Disney's Value Resorts

 

This week, we're taking a look at Walt Disney World's more "budget friendly" places to stay with our How To Get The Most From Disney's Value Resorts episode. Although the Value Resorts are considered the more "bare bones" locations within the Disney bubble, they still have a ton to offer. Michelle will share her usual high level of experience and research to lead you through these extremely fun hotels. She'll also give you tips to make sure your next stay there is the best it can possibly be.

Once we wrap up our look at How To Get The Most From Disney's Value Resorts, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the date for when we can once again dip our toes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe pool. We also discuss the all-star lineup for Disney's next Sing-Along extravaganza coming to ABC.

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

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Disney+ At One Year - A Look Back & Peek Ahead

Believe it our not, Disney+'s first birthday is this week! So, we're celebrating with our Disney+ At One Year show. We look back at some of our favorite shows, movies and moments from its first year. Then, we take a peek into the future and discuss what we're most excited about in year 2 of Disney's streaming service.

Once we wrap up our Disney+ At One Year birthday celebration, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include more details about your chance to do a little holiday shopping and dining at Disney's California Adventure Park.

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

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Disney In The 2000s - A Decade Of Turnaround

This week, we're jumping back in the Hyperion Adventures time machine for an exploration of another Disney Decade. In the past, we've looked at Disney in both the '80s & '90s. This time, we're venturing back to the beginning of the millennium. Yep, it's our exploration of Disney In The 2000s - A Decade Of Turnaround.

This was a tumultuous time for Disney, to say the least. Michelle shares her signature excellent research as she leads us through the period's twists and turns that led us to the company we know today.

Once we wrap up our look at Disney In The 2000s - A Decade Of Turnaround, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the possibility of a big name from the Star Wars Universe who may be about to join the MCU. We also discuss the important step taken this week that gets Disney Cruise Line closer to sailing again.

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

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Our 5 Favorite "Not So Scary" Disney Moments

This week, we're wrapping up the Halloween Season with another frightfully fun topic. While we may not be able to enjoy the party at the parks, this year, that doesn't mean we can't have a "Not So Scary" good time. We count down Our 5 Favorite "Not So Scary" Disney Moments. Whether they come from the Films, Television Shows or trips to The Parks, we have a lot of great spooky moments to choose from. See if our lists match yours!

Once we wrap up discussing Our 5 Favorite "Not So Scary" Disney Moments, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announcement of the dates for a Walt Disney World Festival that we feel is very underrated. Better yet, there's a Disney Resort stay deal that goes along with it. We share how you can get a little taste of Disney's California Adventure Park. And we meet a brand new, fierce, Disney heroine.

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

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Our Grim Grinning Guide To Disney's Haunted Mansions & Manors

This week, we're continuing our journey through the Halloween Season with an in-depth look into one of Disney's spookiest and most popular attractions. That's right! It's Our Grim Grinning Guide To Disney's Haunted Mansions & Manors. There are several versions of this classic, all-time favorite attraction in the Disney Parks around the world. Michelle leads us on an exploration of their history, differences and details that make them all so frighteningly good!

Once we wrap up Our Grim Grinning Guide To Disney's Haunted Mansions & Manors, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include three different pieces of news involving Disney Cruise Line. We discuss their new itineraries, the delay of DCL's newest ship, and a change to their stateroom categories.

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

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Our 5 Favorite Disney Villain Songs

This week, we're celebrating the Spooky Season with a look at a couple of things we absolutely love; Disney Music and Disney Villains. Better yet, we're combining the two. That's right! We're counting down Our 5 Favorite Disney Villain Songs. There are a lot of fiendishly outstanding tunes to choose from. See if your list matches ours and those of some of our listeners!

One we wrap up the discussion of Our 5 Favorite Disney Villain Songs, it's time for this Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include your chance to have breakfast with a side of Disney Characters on your next Walt Disney World vacation. We also tell you what popular Marvel character will be joining Peter Parker in Spider Man 3. And Pixar will be presenting us all a gift this Christmas. We'll let you know what that will be.

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

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Our 5 Favorite Disney Architectural Marvels

This week, we're exploring the many, amazing structures the Imagineers have created to add to our Disney Park and Resort experiences. We count down Our 5 Favorite Disney Architectural Marvels and explain why we love them so much. The ingenious people who crafted our favorite spots have done spectacular work to make our visits feel extremely immersive. We explore many of the details that make several of them so fantastic. Find out our favorite buildings and structures and see if they match yours.

Once we wrap up the count down of Our 5 Favorite Disney Architectural Marvels, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a shift in the date for the next Ultimate Disney Fan Event. We also discuss a recent casting announcement for one of Marvel's upcoming Disney+ series featuring one of its most important and interesting characters.

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

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Attraction Dining Ideas Disney Should Consider

This week, we're talking about two things everybody loves; Disney Attractions and Restaurants. Better yet, we're putting those two wonderful things together with our Attraction Dining Ideas Disney Should Consider.

Everybody knows you can enjoy a fantastic meal at the Blue Bayou Restaurant within Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. You can also enjoy some excellent Mexican fare in Epcot at the San Angel Inn while taking in the Gran Fiesta Tour. Well, we think their are a lot of other rides that could benefit from a themed dining location. We share our ideas, and those of some of our listeners, for themed restaurants that would fit within our favorite Disney Attractions.

Once we wrap up sharing our Attraction Dining Ideas Disney Should Consider, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, these include news of a popular destination that is set to re-open. Then, we talk about a few entertainment options that are returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. We also discuss a fantastic casting announcement for an upcoming Disney film and share our thoughts on the debut of a beautiful tribute at Downtown Disney.

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

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An Exploration Of Disney's Moderate Resorts

This week, we're taking you on a tour of the "mid-range" locations available for your next stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. Michelle leads you through An Exploration Of Disney's Moderate Resorts. She'll tell all about each location and what makes them wonderful spots that you should consider for your next vacation.

Before we dive into our Exploration Of Disney's Moderate Resorts, however, we have a wonderful conversation with Disney Cruise Line entertainers Soul Duo. You may remember Sonia & Paul from when they joined us a couple of months ago. Well, we're excited to have them back on the show to discuss their brand, new album, Collide. We talk with them about their inspiration for their new songs and share a couple of our favorite tracks from the record.

Be sure to pick up your copy of Soul Duo's new album, Collide, wherever you get music, or by connecting with Sonia & Paul on through their social media accounts:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulduomusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulduomusic/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoBVGFq2oldHcuZoXCMpEA

Once we wrap up our chat with Soul Duo and the Exploration of Disney's Moderate Resort, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a couple of stories about two, new Marvel series coming to Disney+. We also discuss the new trailer for season 2 of The Mandalorian that dropped this week.

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

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Our Alan Menken Appreciation Show

This week, we're spending the show talking all about one of the most influential people in Disney history. It's Our Alan Menken Appreciation Show. We share interesting facts about his life and career. He's an EGOT winner and a Disney Legend so there's quite a bit of ground to cover there.

Then, we continue our tribute to this wonderful songwriter with a count down of Our 5 Favorite Alan Menken Songs. There are so many to choose from so this was not an easy list to pare down. Find out what songs we listed as our favorites as well as those of some of our listeners.

Once we wrap up Our Alan Menken Appreciation Show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include changes coming to how you'll get to experience the Holiday Season at the Walt Disney World Resort. We also discuss a new show coming soon to Disney+ that may be of special interest to those who also believe #RealMenLoveFrozen. And we talk about when you'll have a chance to build a lightsaber, again, at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

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

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