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Episode 189 Listener Trip Report Apr 17, 2024

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It's always great to hear how other people vacation. Listener Carrie McBeath sent in a great report from her recent trip to Walt Disney World. She and her husband stayed at the Dolphin, hit EPCOT, resort hopped and tried a new restaurant at Disney Springs! We'll share our experiences at those locations as well.

Plus there's a new DVC Lounge at Disney Springs and a nighttime drone show is on the way.

We'd love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion

Episode 188: Producer/Director Ted Thomas - Disney Fest 2024 Part 2 Apr 10, 2024

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Producer and Director Ted Thomas is back on the show to talk about his beloved documentary "Frank and Ollie" which is now streaming on Disney+. It's the story of Ted's father Frank Thomas and fellow animator Ollie Johnston. We'll discuss some of their amazing accomplishments at the Walt Disney Studio. They were there from the 1930s into the 1980s. We'll also talk about their inspirational friendship and Ted shares what it was like producing a documentary about family.

In our Disney Views we cover our favorite Disney collections. A perfect topic for animation art collector Steve Spain who's back with us as well.

We caught up with Ted at Disney Fest 2024 held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, Il.

Learn more about the Peoria Riverfront Museum and all it has to offer at peoriariverfrontmuseum.org.

Episode 187: Author/Historian JB Kaufman - Disney Fest 2024 Part 1 Apr 03, 2024

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Author and historian JB Kaufman is back on the show to talk about some Disney classics! JB was part of Disney Fest 2024 held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, Il. We talk with him about two of Walt's features, 101 Dalmatians and Lady and the Tramp plus some Silly Symphonies.

Learn more about JB and the many books he's written at jbkaufman.com

Learn more about the Peoria Riverfront Museum and all it has to offer at peoriariverfrontmuseum.org.

Episode 186: 2024 Disney Madness Tournament Mar 27, 2024

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Time to find out who our big winner is this year! It might be Cars Land! It could be Frozen! Will Cinderella live up to her name and shock the field! Listen to find out! Play along. We shared the tournament bracket. Plus we share how we keep the magic going after the Disney vacation is over. Thanks for joining us at The Hub! We'd love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion

Episode 185: 2024 Disney Madness Tournament Selection Show Mar 20, 2024

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It's March, which means it's time for our Disney Madness Tournament! The 4 regionals or categories this year are Disney Lands, Animated Features, Live Action Features and EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions. We'll announce the brackets. We'll also talk about Disneyland expanding and we have a report from a listener. Let the madness begin! We'd love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion

Episode 184: Catching Up With Our Disney Views Mar 13, 2024

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We have a packed show with a variety of topics. The new Haunted Mansion themed lounge on the Disney Treasure cruise ship will feature a tribute to the late Disney Legend, Rolly Crump in a unique way. John Alois has discovered Bluey craze. Walt Disney Motion Picture Studios has a new president. We're talking about Disney comic books, the upcoming Disney board vote and we even venture over to the other parks and chat about Epic Universe.

That and more this week!

Episode 183: Composer Dave Metzger Part 2 Mar 06, 2024

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We're wrapping up our 4-part series on the Once Upon A Studio with Composer Dave Metzger. He has stories about working on this short and the theatrical film, Wish.

Plus Disney has a new perk for Walt Disney World guests. We'll discuss.

Episode 182: Composer Dave Metzger Part 1 Feb 28, 2024

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Composer, conductor, arranger and orchestrator Dave Metzger has worked on many Disney films including Frozen, Frozen 2, Moana, Wreck-It Ralph, Tarzan, Brother Bear and more. His latest work includes scoring the newest animated feature film, Wish and the spectacular short, Once Upon A Studio. Dave shares his unique story. It all started with a teacher who saw the spark he possessed back in junior high where he began composing for choir and jazz band. Plus John, John, and Shawn will discuss the future of Disney home media. We'd love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion

Episode 181: The Creators of Once Upon A Studio Part 2 Feb 21, 2024

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We have part 2 of our conversation with Directors Dan Abraham, Trent Correy, and Producer Brad Simonsen who helped to create Disney's outstanding short, Once Upon A Studio. More behind-the-scenes stories and they'll talk about Easter eggs from the short. Also, we get to share our favorite moments with the creators.

Plus Shawn, John, and John play a game of "Leave It/Change It!" with attractions from the Disney Parks.

Episode 180: The Creators of Once Upon A Studio Part 1 Feb 14, 2024

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With almost 550 Disney characters featured, Once Upon A Studio is one of the most ambitious animated shorts ever produced. It's a treat to have the creators of that short joining us this week. Directors Dan Abraham and Trent Correy and Producer Brad Simonsen share behind the scenes stories on what it was like to work on this beloved project. Plus the original Country Bear Jamboree has completed its run. We'll discuss the future of the attraction. We'd love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion

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