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Episode 66: Author Dave Bossert and Retired Imagineer Alan Coats Part 2 Sep 08, 2021

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In the second half of our conversation with Dave Bossert and Alan Coats, we'll hear how Claude Coats was given the prestigious role of lead Imagineer on Pirates of the Caribbean. Also, the Haunted Mansion has two distinct approaches between the scary first half and the light hearted second half. We'll find out how Claude and fellow Imagineer Marc Davis worked together on the perfectly unbalanced attraction. You can read more stories about Claude in Dave Bossert's upcoming book, Claude Coats: Walt Disney's Imagineer: The Making of Disneyland from Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond. Plus the NBA Experience in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World has closed permanently. What happened? Why didn't it work? We'll share our thoughts. Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Episode 65: Author Dave Bossert and Retired Imagineer Alan Coats Part 1 Sep 01, 2021

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Among the projects Disney Legend Claude Coats oversaw were Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion and EPCOT'S Horizons. But his 50-year career actually began in animation where he created immersive backgrounds on such films as Pinocchio and Dumbo. Author Dave Bossert along with retired Imagineer Alan Coats, Claude's son, joins us this week to talk about Dave's new book, Claude Coats: Walt Disney's Imagineer: The Making of Disneyland From Toad Hall to The Haunted Mansion and Beyond. You can pre-order the book at theoldmillpress.com or wherever you purchase books. Plus the Galactic Starcruiser is getting ready to launch. You'll hear our thoughts on the new concept. Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Episode 64: Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort Trip Report Aug 25, 2021

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We have a nontraditional trip report this week from Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort. John Redlingshafer and his crew spent a few days on the South Carolina sand and he shares some of their vacation highlights. Plus Donald encounters a new scene in Mickey's PhilharMagic in the Disney Parks. Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Episode 63: WWII Historian and Walt Disney Family Museum Curator Kent Ramsey Aug 18, 2021

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On December 8, 1941 U.S. Army troops arrived at the Disney Studio Lot in Burbank, CA and requisitioned over half the property. From that moment till the end of the war, majority of the work Disney put out was in service to the war effort. The Walt Disney Studios and World War II - The Special exhibit featured at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco looks at many aspects from those years and the contributions from the Studio. Exhibit curator, Kent Ramsey joins us this week with his unique perspective on what it took to create such a tribute. The Museum has upcoming many events on the calendar you'll want to check out at waltdisney.org. Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Episode 62: Live from Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resort Aug 11, 2021

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We're taking a quick trip to the Disneyland Resort! John Alois reports from Downtown Disney and the hotels on property. It's a beautiful day at Disneyland! Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Episode 61: Movies Based On Attractions Aug 04, 2021

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We love it when the rides come to life! This week we're talking about all the Disney films based on theme park attractions. Some are among our favorite movies and some are simply better when experienced in the parks. Plus Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney because of the option to watch Black Widow on Disney+. What could this mean for the direct to streaming platform moving forward? Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Episode 60: Retired Imagineer Jim Sarno Part 2 Jul 28, 2021

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In the second half of our conversation with former Imagineer Jim Sarno, we hear stories about his great friend, fellow Imagineer and legend Harriet Burns. Jim also recalls what it was like to work on the 1983 redesign of Disneyland's Fantasyland and much more. Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Episode 59: Retired Imagineer Jim Sarno Part 1 Jul 21, 2021

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In the mid 1970s Disney was looking towards new horizons in their theme parks. A new world's fair concept was in development for Walt Disney World with the unique EPCOT Center and Fantasyland in Disneyland was getting reimagined. Jim Sarno was in the middle of it all and shares his Imagineering stories with us in part one of this two part series. Plus the Monsters are back at work on Disney+! Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Episode 58: Documentary Director, Producer Ted Thomas Part 2 Jul 14, 2021

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How do you lead a creative life? Filmmaker and producer Ted Thomas tries to answer that question every time he approaches his documentary subjects. It just so happens many of his subjects are among the most creative artists Disney has ever had. In the second part of our two part conversion, Ted talks about his filmmaking process. He also shares more stories of his his father Frank and his legacy as an incredible Disney storyteller. Plus, it's Disneyland's birthday. The guys ponder what the Disney company would be today without it and it's not good. Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Episode 57: Documentary Director, Producer Ted Thomas Part 1 Jul 07, 2021

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Ted Thomas is an accomplished documentary director and producer of such films as Frank and Ollie and Walt and El Grupo. He's also the son of Disney Legend Frank Thomas and this week he joins us at The Hub to share stories about growing up in Southern California with a Dad who worked for Walt Disney and how that influenced his career. We'll also talk about the famous animation group Frank was a part of called "Disney's Nine Old Men". Do you have a topic for us? 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 on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

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