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Episode 238: Disney Fest Preview With Steve Spain Apr 23, 2025

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We’re less than two weeks away from the annual Disney Fest at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL. Organizer and avid Disney art collector Steve Spain joins us to preview the event. Disney films Cinderella and Peter Pan will be among the movies shown this year on the enormous screen. Plus guest speakers will talk about the history of the films. Plus games, animation workshops and more! May 2-4. For more information, visit peoriariverfrontmuseum.org

Also on this week’s show we’re playing a game called Walt Disney World: Cool or Cringe.

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send 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 237: Disney Legend Tony Baxter Part 2 Apr 16, 2025

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In the second half of our conversation with Disney Legend Tony Baxter he talks about mentors he had and the importance of mentoring. He shares thoughts on the future of the theme park industry and has some wise advice for all of us.

Plus, is the Magical Express coming back to Walt Disney World? We’ll discuss a new service that has us wondering.

Episode 236: Disney Legend Tony Baxter Part 1 Apr 09, 2025

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Little did Tony Baxter know when he began scooping ice cream on Main Street U.S.A. he would one day become a Disney Legend. We're thrilled to have the Disney Imagineer on this week. He talks about his early days at Disney and covers some of his biggest projects including EPCOT, and the mysterious, unbuilt Discovery Bay in Disneyland.

Plus we're playing a little game called blind ranking.

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send 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 235: Catching Up With Our Disney Views Apr 02, 2025

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We have a plethora of topics to cover this week including the next gen animatronics possibly coming to the parks, the new Disney Vacation Club lounge in the Magic Kingdom, Disney/PIXAR’s Elio trailer has us intrigued, D23 is heading back to Marceline, Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again, and more!

Episode 234: Characters in the Parks Mar 26, 2025

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They help bring the parks to life. They're the Disney characters in the parks and they create some of our favorite memories. But they weren't part of the original plan for Disneyland and Walt had to actually borrow costumes for opening day. We'll share that story and talk about our memorable moments.

Plus the Disneyland Band surprises Walt Disney World guests with a trip out east.

Episode 233: Former Disney Entertainment Cast Member Kim Kaufman Part 2 Mar 19, 2025

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Kim Kaufman is back this week to share more stories from her time in Walt Disney World as a Cast Member. Kim was "friends with" a lot of the characters in the parks. She talks about both funny and touching moments from her interactions with guests.

Plus we're also talking about the latest additions to author Ridley Pearson's popular Kingdom Keeper book series.

Episode 232: Former Disney Entertainment Cast Member Kim Kaufman Part 1 Mar 12, 2025

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Seeing Disney characters is a highlight for many Disney park visitors. Our guest this week not only got to meet characters as a kid, she became good "friends" with them. Lifelong Disney fan and former cast member Kim Kaufman shares some of her unique character stories.

Plus Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro was on hand at the South By Southwest conference to share more information about new attractions coming to the parks.

Episode 231: Disney Through The Decades - The 1960s Mar 05, 2025

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New adventures await Walt and his teams in the 1960s. Disney looks to expand its themed entertainment across the country with creations for the New York World's Fair. Walt also plans to build a city on swampland in Florida. At the box office, he produces more live action films than ever before. One of those movies is considered his greatest onscreen masterpiece. Thanks for joining us at The Hub as we take another look at Disney Through The Decades.

Episode 230: Disney Podcaster Lou Mongello Part 2 Feb 26, 2025

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He's back! Long time popular Disney podcaster Lou Mongello from WDW Radio returns for the second half of our conversation with him. He shares more personal stories and talks about some of his favorite Disney things.

Plus Disney Fest 2025 is coming to the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL this May 2-4! We have some details on what to look forward to at this year's event!

Thanks for joining us at The Hyperion Hub!

Episode 229: Disney Podcaster Lou Mongello Part 1 Feb 19, 2025

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Once upon a time, an attorney from New Jersey decided to leave his law practice and pursue his true passion of sharing his love for all things Disney with the world. Twenty years later, Lou Mongello is one of the biggest podcasters and influencers in the Disney fan community. He tells his amazing story this week on The Hyperion Hub.

Plus we have a review of Captain America: Brave New World from Marvel Studios.

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