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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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Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
1hr 18 min
Our 5 Favorite Songs From Walt's Time
We have an exciting week ahead complete with an amazing tour that will take us to many of the locations in L.A. that Walt Disney frequented. With that being the case, we are thinking a lot about the founder of the company we love so much. We also know how much you enjoy our music focused episodes. So, this week, we've decided to combine them. That's right! We're doing Our 5 Favorite Songs From Walt's Time. We'll share the music we most love from the time period when this phenomenal man was still with us. And, in true Hyperion Adventures Podcast tradition, you know we each won't have just five. We hope you'll listen along as we take a nostalgic, musical, look back at this time period.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete the countdown of Our 5 Favorite Songs From Walt's Time, we get to the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share when you'll have your chance to preview the new show coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park is you're an Annual Passholder or DVC Member. We also tell you about some exciting additions coming to a guest-favorite EPCOT attraction. And we're bananas over the recently announced, family-fun sporting event coming to the Walt Disney World Resort.
Oct 5, 2025
Oct 5, 2025
1hr 15 min
Your Destiny Awaits!
We're a little over a month away from the debut of Disney Cruise Line's newest, amazing, ship. Even though we don't sail aboard her until June, we couldn't be more excited about it. So, this week, we thought we'd share many of the fantastic experiences onboard the Disney Destiny with Your Destiny Awaits! From the lounges, to the dining, to the entertainment, there is so much heroic & villainous fun to be had aboard DCL's 7th ship. We'll discuss much of it and explain why the theming of this vessel may be our favorite from the entire fleet.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our Your Destiny Awaits discussion, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode we share some phenomenal Walt Disney World Deals you may want to look into if you have plans for a Springtime visit. We also talk about Susan Egan returning to her Megara roots. And we tell you when a classic EPCOT attraction is set to reopen.
Sep 28, 2025
Sep 28, 2025
1hr 1 min
Spooky Season Fun Without the $ Fright
This week, we cross over into the month of October and that means Halloween-Time is in full swing at the Disney Parks. While we dearly love the Halloween Parties, they can be quite pricey and sometimes that's just not an option. So, this week, we're exploring ways for you to enjoy some Spooky Season Fun Without the $ Fright. We share options for you and your family to enjoy some not-so-scary fun outside of the big parties and maybe even save a little money. From tasty food to amazing decor, there are lots of opportunities to scare up some Halloween fun without the terrifying credit card statement. Some that you don't even need a park ticket to enjoy.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete the discussion of Spooky Season Fun Without the $ Fright, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share a fun way to expand your Haunted Mansion fun throughout one of Disney Cruise Line's newest ships. And we learned a new detail in regards to the Familia Madrigal and their new attraction coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
1hr 27 min
Our September Walt Disney World Adventure
Last weekend, we journeyed over to The Most Magical Place On Earth for a long weekend and, this week, we're telling you all about it. That's right! We're discussing Our September Walt Disney World Adventure. We share details of our visit to sample some tasty treats at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and tell you which items we loved and which could have been better. We'll also talk all about our thoughts on the recently refurbished one bedroom suites at Bay Lake Towers & some other fun experiences we enjoyed. We'll also bring up why pivoting our plans made it a so much more enjoyable visit.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete the discussion of Our September Walt Disney World Adventure, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some amazing news for Muppets & DCOM fans. Even though it's still September, it's not to early to make your Holiday Season plans and we have the list of narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional. We also tell you about an amazing Disney Cruise Line deal that may have you taking to the high seas this Fall & Winter.
Sep 14, 2025
Sep 14, 2025
1hr 2 min
If You Know, You Know - The Magic of Fantasyland
This week, we're continuing our series of episodes focusing on the special spots within Disney. For this show, we thought we'd spotlight an area that really brings the child-like wonder. Oh yeah! If You Know, You Know - The Magic of Fantasyland. We explore what makes this land possibly the most magical of them all and highlight the areas that maybe you didn't know about or may have forgotten. We'll tell you why every visit to these special spaces always transports us to a world of happily ever after.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete sharing our If You Know, You Know - The Magic of Fantasyland, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss the possibility of a musical adventure coming to the stage featuring Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde. We also tell you when you'll get to experience a little Earth, Wind & Fire all day long at EPCOT.
Sep 7, 2025
Sep 7, 2025
1hr 48 min
From the Show Floor: Our Destination D23 Experience Recap
Over Labor Day Weekend, we were blessed to get to head to the Walt Disney World Resort for an amazing event discussing many aspects of Disney. And this week, we're telling you all about it as we bring you From the Show Floor: Our Destination D23 Experience Recap. We share many of the details from the 3-Day event at The Most Magical Place On Earth. We'll tell you some of our favorite moments and what to expect if you're thinking about attending one of these spectacular conferences in the future.
But Destination D23 wasn't the only fun thing we got to check out over the weekend. We also attended our first-ever Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We'll share the details of that and our visit to the brand new pirate-themed tavern at Magic Kingdom. That's right, we visited the Beak & Barrel, as well. We'll discuss a lot about that brand new spot for a little swashbuckling eating & drinking fun.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete the From the Show Floor: Our Destination D23 Experience Recap portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you when you'll have your last opportunity to enjoy some prehistoric fun at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. And we share when you'll be able to experience Mum, Dad, Bingo & Bluey on the big screen.
Aug 31, 2025
Aug 31, 2025
1hr 21 min
Discussing The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures with Didier Ghez
This week, we're blessed to have one of our favorite guests return to the podcast; author & historian Didier Ghez. You may remember the last time he was on the show, he was joined by his co-authors J.B. Kaufman & Ted Thomas to talk all about Walt Disney and El Grupo in Latin America. This time, our guest is flying solo to share the details from another of his amazing monographs. That's right! We spend the episode Discussing The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures with Didier Ghez. He shares his inspiration for exploring many of the events that led to The Walt Disney Company creating this fascinating film series. One that built the foundation to many of the documentaries still being made today.
If you'd like to pick up your own copy of this spectacular monograph released by the Hyperion Historical Alliance, you can find it right here at Stuart Ng Books.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we finish Discussing The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures with Didier Ghez, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you the casting details for a new Star Wars movie that is officially in the works. We also share a very wonderful and emotional story about Disney Cruise Line making the wishes come true for several special Italian children.
Aug 24, 2025
Aug 24, 2025
1hr 28 min
A Totally Awesome Discussion with James Eason-Garcia
This week, we're excited to share with you an interview that is one of our favorites from our more than 7 years of doing this show. We couldn't be more thrilled about the show and this episode's Totally Awesome Discussion with James Eason-Garcia. He's the Co-Executive Producer & Story Editor for Iron Man and His Awesome Friends which debuted on Disney Jr. & Disney+ just last week. He talks all about this fantastic new show and shares interesting behind-the-scenes stories. We also delve into many of the other fantastic projects he's worked on including Elena of Avalor & Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. More importantly, he's a fun, interesting and engaging person with a fantastic story to share. We know you're going to love this episode just as much as we do!
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we finish our Totally Awesome Discussion with James Eason-Garcia, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the recently released glimpses into several reimagined Walt Disney World attractions including Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets, Big Thunder Mountain & Zootopia: Better Zoogether. We also tell you all about the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries you're going to want to look into if you're planning on sailing in late 2026 or early 2027.
Aug 17, 2025
Aug 17, 2025
1hr 41 min
Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth
We can't help but be thrilled when our friends visit our old stomping grounds. Our excitement level only increases when it's their first visit or their first in a long time. Both were in play this week for our friends Troy & Mimi from the Disney Assembled podcast. They just returned from a recent Disneyland visit and we're generous to share their time with us as we go Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth. They join us to share their impressions of Walt's original park and discuss many of the things they experienced during their recent vacation.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete our time Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth with Troy & Mimi, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss reservation day for the new, pirate-themed tavern coming to Magic Kingdom hitting treacherous waters. We also talk about some of the panels we're most excited for at the upcoming Destination D23 event at Walt Disney World. And we share a few of the new tasty treats we can't wait to sample at this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
Aug 10, 2025
Aug 10, 2025
1hr 37 min
Our First-Ever Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise Recap
If you've been following us, you know we just had the opportunity to take part in a very special Disney Cruise Line sailing and we're excited to tell you all about it. That's right! This week we're sharing Our First-Ever Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise Recap. From the wonderful panels & phenomenal gifts to the spectacular interactions with celebrity guests, it was a sailing filled with amazing moments. We'll share all the core memories we made onboard with you. We'll also pass along the information to help you decide if you'd like to book one of these specialty sailings in the future.
Disney Stories of the Week
Once we complete Our First-Ever Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise Recap it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about the Disney Destiny's float-out and discuss the start of production on Disney Cruise Line's next amazing ship. We also talk all about the new pirate themed lounge coming to Magic Kingdom and when you'll get the chance to experience it.