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Disney Archives Director Becky Cline is back with us this week continuing our conversation about collecting Disney history. We’ll hear how the archives began and she shares stories about finding treasured items the Studio forgot existed.

Plus what are we looking forward to in the Disney Parks? Find out in Our Disney Views.

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We’re back and we’re starting off 2025 with a very special guest! Director of the Walt Disney Archives Becky Cline joins us on the Hyperion Hub. She has fantastic stories to share including one about how one of the most treasured film props was saved by a janitor.

Plus what movies and TV shows are we looking forward to in 2025? Find out in Our Disney Views.

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We’re looking back at 2024. Bloopers from us and the best from of our guests as we recap a wonderful year at The Hub!

Thanks to all of our guests who joined us and to those who sent in reports.

They include:

Mark Silverman

Dan Zehr

Tom Gross

Jesse Mann

Zak Kalina

Dan Abraham

Trent Correy

Brad Simonsen

Dave Metzger

Steve Spain

JB Kaufman

Ted Thomas

Carrie McBeath

Don Ballard

Camille Dixon

Bill Rogers

Debbie Weiss

Rey Colon

Rich Allen

Derek Schulze

Joseph Zakrzewski

Evan Alois

Jolie Alois

Tara Alois

Didier Ghez

Wendell Walker

Nate Downs

Tim O’Day

Martha Blanding

James C Mulligan

Bob Weis

Greg McLaughlin

Bri Bertolaccini

Chris Mullen

Thank you to our subscribers, listeners and supporters. We’ll return in 2025 with more Disney stories, information and an amazing guest list. Thanks for meeting up with us at The Hyperion Hub!

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It's holiday time and we're sharing some of our favorite park traditions! We're also looking back at our top Disney moments in 2024.

In our opening segment we'll talk about The Walt Disney Family Museum's official statement regarding the upcoming Walt Disney audio-animatronic figure coming to Disneyland next year.

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Bri Bertolaccini and Chris Mullen from The Walt Disney Family Museum are with us. We’re talking about the museum in San Francisco, a new exhibit focused on early directors at the studio, and a new book. Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum chronicles the legacy of Walt through iconic objects that represent his life and career. Order the book at waltdisney.org/store.

Plus, Shawn Degenhart shares his incredible experience assisting with the recent tribute concert for Richard Sherman titled “A Great Big Beautiful Concert for Richard” held at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.

We’re also debuting a new segment called Our Disney Reviews. John Alois has a review on Moana 2.

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Cinderella’s full orchestral score is now available from our very own Shawn Degenhart and Degenhart Music! Shawn talks about his new published book and all that went into the process of producing it. 

Visit degenhartmusic.com to purchase the book.

Plus, our very own John Redlingshafer takes another step in his Star Wars journey by watching The Empire Strikes Back for the first time.

Guests Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi and Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast are back with us, as well, to continue our Star Wars conversation.

Dan has a new book available now! He was a contributing author on Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy from DK. Find it wherever you shop for books.

https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780744098846-star-wars-encyclopedia/

Find Greg at rebelbasecard.com

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Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi and Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast are with us this week to talk Star Wars. This is Greg’s first time on The Hyperion Hub and he shares details about his awesome podcast. We’ll talk about collecting cards, pins, toys, you name it. Why do we do it? Why do we love it?

Dan has a new book available now! He was a contributing author on Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy from DK. Find it wherever you shop for books. 

https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780744098846-star-wars-encyclopedia/

Plus Shawn, John, and John discuss the quirky story of a former cast member who hacked the Disney system to change menu options!

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Bob Weis is back! The former president of Disney Imagineering is with us again this week and has details about his two new books.

Dream Chasing (Disney Editions) - My four years of success and failure with Disney Imagineering

https://books.disney.com/book/dream-chasing/

Ghost Dog (Old Mill Press)

His first novel about a boy who has a ghost dog follow him home from The Haunted Mansion.

https://theoldmillpress.com/product/ghost-dog-a-novel/

He also has leadership philosophies to share after his four decades of experience with Disney. You won't want to miss these tips.

Also, there's a new Disney Vacation Club lounge in EPCOT. John, John, and Shawn have details!

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With an opportunity to lead at the highest level of theme park design, Bob Weis oversaw Disney projects all over the world. The former Disney Imagineer sits down with us to talk about his four decades of experience. From selling popcorn on Main Street to managing a 5-year redesign of Disney California Adventure and more.

Bob has 2-new books!

Dream Chasing (Disney Editions) - My four years of success and failure with Disney Imagineering

https://books.disney.com/book/dream-chasing/

Ghost Dog (Old Mill Press)

His first novel about a boy who has a ghost dog follow him home from The Haunted Mansion.

https://theoldmillpress.com/product/ghost-dog-a-novel/

Also, Disney takes center stage at the Museum on Broadway celebrating 30-years under the spotlight.

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Happy Halloween! We have a spooktacular show for you! Each year, Jack Skelington and his friends help transform the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland into the very popular Haunted Mansion Holiday. Join us as we take a deep dive into the attraction that celebrates the moment when two holidays collide. We'll also take a scary spin in a Doom Buggy.

Plus we're frightfully excited to chat about our favorite creepy meals at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

Don't be scared! It's just your friendly Hyperion Hub hosts. Your ghost hosts! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!

"Jack-o'-lantern" John Alois, "Spawn" Degenhart and John "The Pumpkin King" Redlingshafer would 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

Inspired by Disney animation, artist James C. “Jimmy” Mulligan has spent his career celebrating the classics. He’s on the Hyperion Hub this week to talk about his two decades worth of experience creating Disney art. Today you can find his work on the covers of Disney comics and in the popular card game, Lorcana.

Plus John, John and Shawn discuss the new Lightning Lane Premiere Pass.

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In the second half of our conversation with Disney Legend Martha Blanding and author Tim O'Day, we'll hear more stories from Martha's 50-plus years at Disney. Tim and Martha's new book's Groundbreaking Magic - A Black Woman's Journey Through The Happiest Place On Earth is available in wide release.

https://books.disney.com/book/groundbreaking-magic/

In our first segment, we're sharing money saving tips on Disney vacations. Share your top tips with us by emailing us at podcast@thehyperionhub.com.

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Disney Legend Martha Blanding’s inspirational story is wonderfully told in the new book, Groundbreaking Magic - A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth. She and co-author Tim O’Day join us this week to talk about the new book. They’ll also share their personal stories about working for Disney.

Plus it’s not too early to talk about about holiday time at Walt Disney World! We have details about the upcoming Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Purchase Martha and Tim’s new book at

https://books.disney.com/book/groundbreaking-magic/

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We're taking a trip to the Peoria Riverfront Museum to tour The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited featuring the work of the creative genius and Disney Legend, Jim Henson. The exhibit has Muppets, puppets, character sketches, storyboards, scripts, photos, film and tv clips, behind-the-scenes footage, iconic costumes, and interactive experiences. The exhibition was developed by Museum of the Moving Image in New York. We'll speak with Organizer Wendell Walker and Jim Henson fan and expert, Nate Downs.

The exhibition is in Peoria, IL at the Peoria Riverfront Museum till Jan. 5, 2025. Go to peoriariverfrontmuseum.org for more information.

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In the second half of our conversation with authors JB Kaufman, Ted Thomas and Didier Ghez we'll hear about why Walt's trip down to South America was so important to studio, North and South America. Order their monograph Walt Disney and El Grupo in Latin America at Stuartngbooks.com

Walt Disney & El Grupo in Latin America (Hyperion Historical Alliance – Stuart Ng Books)

We also pay tribute to the late Disney Legend, Pete Renaday.

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In 1941 Walt and a group of artists, writers, and musicians from the studio traveled to South America on a goodwill tour per a request from the US Government. They were known as El Grupo. From that trip, the company produced two feature length films and shorts. Authors JB Kaufman, Ted Thomas and Didier Ghez along with the Hyperion Historical Alliance have produced a new monograph called Walt Disney and El Grupo in Latin America.

All three are returning to the Hyperion Hub this week! Order Walt Disney and El Grupo in Latin America at Stuartngbooks.com

Walt Disney & El Grupo in Latin America (Hyperion Historical Alliance – Stuart Ng Books)

We also pay tribute to the late Disney Legend, James Earl Jones.

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One last look back at our Disney vacations from Walt Disney World, to Disney Cruise Line, to Hilton Head, to Disneyland, to The Walt Disney Family Museum, we’re sharing tips and stories from our summer trips.

Plus we take a closer look into the history of Walt’s family name.

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John, John and Shawn are back in the studio following a busy summer of visiting various Disney sites. This week we're talking about the big park and Disney Cruise Line announcements from D23.

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John Alois and his family take you on a personal tour of the wonderful Walt Disney Family Museum in the historic Presidio in San Francisco. You'll hear about highlights from the museum and they share their thoughts on all it has to offer.

We're also making a quick visit to the land of Star Wars at nearby LucasFilm.

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The Alois family is in Disneyland! We're bringing you sounds from the Happiest Place on Earth along with dining, attraction and hotel reviews. We tried some different restaurants on this trip including River Belle Terrace and Rancho Del Zocalo in Disneyland Park, Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure and Great Maple Modern American Eatery in PIXAR Place Hotel. Sit down meals are different in Disneyland compared to Walt Disney World. We'll explain. We also rode new attractions for us including Haunted Mansion Holiday and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. We stayed in the new Villas at Disneyland Hotel and have a lot to say about the Discovery Tower. Thanks for joining us at the Hyperion Hub from the original Hub at the end of Main Street U.S.A.

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D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is the premiere location for fans from all over the world. Sporting his mouse ears, Shawn Degenhart has a full report from from D23 and Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. He also welcomes back friends of the show Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi and uber Disney fan, Joseph Zakrzewski. There's a lot to talk about this week from D23!

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In this bonus episode, John Alois shares news and announcements from the D23 Disney Experience Showcase from Saturday August 10th. New attractions featuring Disney, PIXAR, Star Wars and Marvel are coming to parks all over the world. They include a Walt animatronic inside Disneyland and new lands inside Walt Disney World parks. One land in particular was the big news many were waiting for, for a long time.

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John Redlingshafer is in Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort this week! He has a trip report from the DVC property plus he and his family spent a couple of days in Walt Disney World recently and experienced some new attractions, including Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. He provides a review and shares some of the backstory about this reimagined attraction.

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We're setting sail this week on Disney Cruise Line! John Redlingshafer and family are aboard the Disney Fantasy. John talks about his trip and shares tips on everything from preparing for a vacation on the high seas to the activities on the ship and more.

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Composer Richard Allen joins us to share personal stories about his longtime friend, Disney Legend, Richard Sherman. Richard and Bob Sherman wrote award winning music for Disney films, TV Shows and theme parks. Richard Sherman passed away in May of this year at the age of 95. He spent the better part of 7-decades composing and performing.

Plus listener Derek Schulze sent in a report from the Eat Like Walt Inspired Dinner which took place in Kansas City, MO.

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We're exploring one of the most productive decades in Disney company history. With World War II behind him and the economy booming, Walt eyes bigger challenges in the 1950s with live action filmmaking and designing theme parks. He paves the way for the new endeavors by returning to his roots with a princess film that saves his company. It's a true Cinderella story!

Plus, we're celebrating Disneyland's 69 anniversary by discussing what Land does better than World.

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We're going inside the house Elias built! Touring The Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago, Il this week. We'll hear from Walt Disney Birthplace Director Rey Colon. We're also asking the question, How has Disney+ changed your viewing habits? 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

This week we're going back to where it all began. We're listening to Episode 1! Plus the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries are out. Disney has released information for sailings in 2025 and early 2026. We break it down.

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In the second half of Collector's Corner with Steve Spain and Debbie Weiss we'll hear more about cel animation art and how to find the pieces you may want to display. Plus we'll talk about the upcoming virtual runDisney virtual summer series of events. 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

Disney is founded on art. This week we're talking with two prominent art collectors. Recurring guest Steve Spain has collected and displayed Disney animation drawings and cels for decades. We'll hear how he found the hobby. Debbie Weiss left a successful career on Wall Street to start a gallery based on her passion for hand drawn animation. She's also an avid collector and founded Wonderful World of Animation. The gallery is located in Los Angeles. Find her at animationgallery.com. Plus John, John and Shawn share their favorite Disney park based characters. 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

In episode 2 with voice over artists Camille Dixon and Bill Rogers we hear more about their many years at Disneyland and they’ll share stories of working with other top Disney voice talent. Plus the official conversation of a 5th Walt Disney World park has finally begun! 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

He was the voice of Disneyland for 32-years. She was the voice of Disney California Adventure for 11-years. Voice over artists and married couple Bill Rogers and Camille Dixon join us this week to share their Disney stories.

We'll also talk about the passing of the legendary Richard Sherman. He and his brother Robert created some of the most famous songs in Disney and film history. They made the world a little smaller by bringing us together through their beloved music.

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Ahead of the attraction update, we're taking a deep dive into Country Bear Jamboree. You'll learn more about the Bear Band who plays in the good ol' key of G with Zeke, Zeb and Ted and Fred and a bear named Tennessee. What exactly is D23? We'll provide a brief description on the club and what it means to be a member. Get your stopin' boots on and join us at the Hyperion 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

We're looking ahead to what's coming to Disney Parks this summer! From PIXAR fest at Disneyland to the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Walt Disney World, it's going to be a packed few months. Disney's looking further to the fall with details revealed for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. New information released on the Disability Access Service in the parks. Around the country, Disney100 The Exhibition opens in Kansas City and animation classes start up at the Walt Disney Family Museum.

Plus we're celebrating our 4th anniversary by looking back at the early evolution of the podcast. Wait till you hear some of the names we tossed around before arriving at The Hyperion Hub. Yikes!

Thanks, as always for joining us at The Hub!

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We’re welcoming once again, Don Ballad, the premiere expert on the history of the Disneyland Hotel. He’s written a series of books on the hotel. This week we’re talking about the various eras of the hotel. We’ll also hear about some of Don’s Disneyland Hotel collection.  The two books currently in Don’s series are: Disneyland the Early Years 1954-1988 Disneyland Hotel 1954-1959 — The Little Motel in the Middle of the Orange Grove.  You can find more information on Don’s books at: magicalhotel.com https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Donald+Ballard&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1 Also this week, we’ll hear about the new four legged additions to the Hyperion Hub family! 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

Don Ballard is the premier expert in the history of the Disneyland Hotel. What started as a hobby has produced two books looking at the hotel's changes over the years. In this episode, we'll talk with Don about the early days of the hotel and find out why Disney didn't actually own it until three decades after it was first built. Plus John, John and Shawn are playing armchair Imagineers as they design the next great Disney hotels. 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

A war, a strike, and more financial struggles are the challenges Walt and his studio face in the turbulent 1940s. Through it all they continue to produce time tested films that break creative barriers. They also explore the world of live action and documentary filmmaking.

Plus we're talking about the upcoming Disney+ documentary looking at the life of another famously creative leader, Jim Henson.

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Disney100: The Exhibition is a celebration of the company's first century and it's on the move. John, John, and Shawn were all able to visit the exhibit in Chicago. There are several detailed galleries with actual items on display from the Disney archives. John Alois and family take you on a tour. We'll share our thoughts as it heads west. For information on the exhibition's next stop at Union Station in Kansas City, MO: https://unionstation.org/event/disney100/ Plus, we're gearing up for summer vacation plans! 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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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!

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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.

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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

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.

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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

A short time ago in a galaxy near by we attended the annual S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars event held at Washington Community High School in Washington, IL and we had a blast! Special guests Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi, organizer Tom Gross, Zak Kalina from Zeek's Comics and Games and super fan Jesse Mann all joined us at the podcast table. You'll hear our conversations with these guests plus we'll share our thoughts on how we'd like to see Disney expand Star Wars in the parks. The force is strong with this episode! Thanks for joining us at The Hyperion Hub!

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The voice of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Mark Silverman is back for part 2 of his conversation with us. We'll hear more about his voice over work including other things he's done in the Disney parks. He also fills in as the voice for other actors and shares some more imitations with us us. Plus our resident runner, John Redlingshafer covers the recent runDisney event at Disneyland. Thanks for joining us at The Hyperion 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