Hyperion Adventures Podcast: The Disney Podcast Of Positivity

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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Ideas For Planning An Immersive Disney Vacation

This week, we're exploring some of the more specialized and unique ways you can enjoy your next day or trip to the Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts. We share a few of our Ideas For Planning An Immersive Disney Vacation. There are dozens of ways to shape your days at the parks exactly how you want them. Listen to some of the ideas we've particularly enjoyed.

Once we wrap up our exploration of Ideas For Planning An Immersive Disney Vacation, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include news that a very popular, "hard-rocking" band is set to re-work one of there more popular songs for an upcoming Disney film. We also discuss a few dining options that are set to re-open at Walt Disney World and when we'll be able to follow along with the "Clan of Two" again on Disney+.

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

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Our Virtual Star Wars Celebration, Celebration

This week, we were supposed to be paying our first ever visit to Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. Unfortunately, with circumstances being as they are, it was postponed until the Summer of 2022. We weren't going to let that stop us from having a little Star Wars party of our own, though. So, welcome to Our Star Wars Celebration, Celebration!

We're joined by Pat & Charles from the ConverSWations Podcast to talk about their love of all things from A Galaxy Far, Far Away. They also share their experiences at past Star Wars Celebrations and why it's such an amazing fan event. Then, Michelle leads us through a pseudo SWC style panel. It's a lot of fun and we laugh a lot.

Once we wrap up Our Star Wars Celebration, Celebration we bring things down a notch with a small tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Our hearts were broken on Friday night at the news that the man who brought Black Panther to the big screen lost his fight with colon cancer. We talk a little about him and why we will miss everything he brought to so many wonderful films . More importantly, we'll discuss the shining light he was in the community.

Finally, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a new way to, virtually, experience Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at home. We also share the news of a popular actress from the Star Wars franchise who has landed a major role in an upcoming Disney animated film.

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

As we mentioned, be sure to also check out our appearances, this week, on these other amazing Disney Podcasts.

The Mouse Knows Best Podcast - Episode 233

The Enchanted Ears Podcast - Episode 117

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Our Phineas & Ferb Appreciation Show

This week, we're celebrating the upcoming release of Phineas & Ferb: The Movie: Candace Against the Universe with a look back at the brilliant series that inspired it. Yep, it's Our Phineas & Ferb Appreciation Show.

We share insight into this spectacular show along with some sound from its creators and some of its amazing music. If you've never seen an episode, we hope this compels you to begin watching the show. If you're a long time fan, we think this will provide more depth into and wonderful memories from this groundbreaking series.

Once we wrap up sharing our love of Phineas & Ferb with you, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode those include the news of an interesting person tabbed to direct an upcoming Marvel project. We also discuss Disney's latest addition to Avengers Campus and a new possible destination coming soon to Disney Cruise Line.

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

Don't forget there's still time to donate to our Broadway Cares Virtual 5K fundraiser. Just follow this link to go to our page:

https://donate.broadwaycares.org/fundraiser/2840204

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Exploring Disney Luxury

We've been dreaming a lot about our next Disney vacation, recently. It seems like so long since we've been to the Parks or aboard Disney Cruise Line. Since we were fantasizing about a Disney trip, anyway. We figured, why not take it to the next level and really imagine an amazing stay. So, this week, we're Exploring Disney Luxury. We'll talk about many of the high-end resort stays, dining affairs and other experiences that can be had across Disney properties if money wasn't a factor. (Or if you know the right people) Follow along and imagine with us!

Once we wrap up our daydreaming trip Exploring Disney Luxury, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, we share the news of a couple of new shows that are heading to Disney+. The first explores some of the wildlife that can be found in the parks. The other revisits an "infamous" holiday special.

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

Please don't forget to donate to our fundraiser for the Broadway Cares Virtual 5K. You can find our page here:

https://donate.broadwaycares.org/fundraiser/2840204

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Our 5 Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurants

This week, we're tempting your appetite with a look at some of the best places within the Disney Parks to grab a fast bite. Yep, it's Our 5 Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurants. Theme park food isn't just burgers & fries anymore. We'll tell you our favorite stops for speedy Disney food. Find out if your go-to spots made our lists or that of some of our listeners.

After we wrap up our countdown of Our 5 Favorite Disney Quick Service Restaurants, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the announcement of the release of a highly anticipated Disney Film on Disney+. However, it comes with an extra price. We'll share our thoughts on that interesting decision.

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

Please don't forget to visit our fundraising page for the Broadway Cares Virtual 5K. Anything you can afford will be helpful and appreciated.

https://donate.broadwaycares.org/fundraiser/2840204

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A Deep Dive Into Disney Water Attractions

This week, we thought we'd cool off some of the Summer heat by visiting some of the cooler attractions you can find in Disney Parks. Michelle takes us on A Deep Dive Into Disney Water Attractions. Learn all about the variety of rides that can be found in the parks around the world and how they differ from location to location.

 

Once we wrap up our Deep Dive Into Disney Water Attractions, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include Disney Prime-Time Emmy nominations and the announcement of a new Disney/Pixar film coming to theaters next Summer. Michelle also has a story involving bringing a little bit of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge into your home.

 

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

 

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Walt Disney World Ticket Madness With Dillo's Diz

This week, we're very excited to bring aboard Jen & Frank from Theme Park Thursday with Dillo's Diz. They discuss their backgrounds and love for Disney as well as the many (MANY) different endeavors they're involved with.

 

Michelle then dons her "Game Show Hostess with the Mostest" hat, once again, to lead us through a hilarious game of Walt Disney World Ticket Madness. Follow along and laugh with us as we use vintage Disney ticket books to draft various Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studio attractions. Michelle even throws some trivia our way which, sadly, we all struggle with in an entertaining way.

 

Once we wrap up our little game of Walt Disney World Ticket Madness with Dillo's Diz, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries that were recently released for next year. We also talk about an amazing ticket offer for Florida residents and your chance to see one of Disney Cruise Line's Broadway-style musicals from the comfort of your own home.

 

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 "I Want" Songs

This week, we're back with another one of our highly popular "5 Favorite" lists. Better yet, it's another Disney Music filled episode. It's Our 5 Favorite Disney "I Want" Songs. Most musicals have a song near the beginning where the protagonist shares their inner most desires and Disney Films are no different. They also happen to be some of the best songs in every film. We'll share our favorites along with those of some of our listeners. See if your list matches ours!

Once we wrap up our count down of Our 5 Favorite Disney "I Want" Songs, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include a discussion of the reopening of a handful of Disney Parks. We also talk about a new Star Wars animated series scheduled to debut on Disney+ in 2021.

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

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Disneyland - 65 Years Of The Happiest Place On Earth

This week, we're celebrating the 65th birthday of a location that is near and dear to us. That's right, it's Disneyland's Blue Sapphire Anniversary (Really. We looked it up) and Michelle is giving us another deep dive into the park's history. A look back at Disneyland - 65 Years Of The Happiest Place On Earth. Michelle always shares the best Disney history information and this episode is no different.

Here is the link to the Walt Disney Museum we promised you.

Once we wrap up our look at Disneyland - 65 Years Of The Happiest Place On Earth, we discuss Tom's cross-country adventure you may have caught a glimpse of if you follow us on social media. He shares details of this coast-to-coast road trip.

Next, it's time to delve into the Disney Stories of the Week. This episode, those include some interesting details into changes Disney Cruise Line may make to begin sailing again. We also discuss Walt Disney World's reopening and new virtual queue procedures for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

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

Thanks for listening! Cheers!