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It's an original and completely unique concept to the world of theme parks.  The Hall of Presidents features every commander in chief on a stage in Liberty Square.  Natural movement and gestures help create the illusion of life.  This is a Walt Disney World opening day attraction but its roots go back to concepts for Disneyland.  We'll look at its history of this this week. &nb...

On this episode, we're talking with Disney historian, Michael Bowling.  Each week, Michael along with Craig Williams, hosts the Connecting with Walt Podcast where they look at all aspects of the Disney company and remind their listeners how everything gets linked back to Walt and his inspiring ideas.  Have a topic for us?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can email or send us a recorded audio mess...

Welcome foolish mortals to our Halloween treat. This week we’re talking about the ghosts and goblins who take over Disney this time of year. You can bet we’re exploring the Haunted Mansion and with a little hocus pocus, we’ll escape the headless horseman. What are some of your favorite Disney Halloween moments? Let us know. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhu...

Known for its innovations, the Disney Studio blazed a trail in animation with help from people like composer, Carl Stalling.  This week, we go back to the early days and Shawn Degenhart takes a close look at the man who helped create the Silly Symphonies.  Side note: We talk about comic book shops in this show and John Alois mentions two local shops. We are based out of Central Illinois. Have a to...

Marceline, Missouri is a magical destination for Disney fans.  There, in the old Santa Fe Railroad Station, you'll find a museum dedicated to the time young Walt Disney spent his most important childhood years.  Walt Disney Hometown Museum Creative Director, Peter Whitehead joins us to talk about the museum and the town Walt would remember the rest of his life.  You can find more in...

We're taking a close look at someone you may not know much about.  Director, Robert Stevenson helped shape the Disney company in the 1950s, '60s and '70s and he left a lasting impression.  He directed such classics as Mary Poppins and Old Yeller along with many others and was Walt's top choice for the studio's biggest projects.  Have a topic you'd like to hear us talk about?  Y...

This week we're checking in on the parks and visiting with Stephanie Reed from Magical Moments Vacations and annual pass holder, David Burke.  They've both toured the parks recently and share their thoughts on the current Walt Disney World vibe.  Have you visited recently?  What did you think?  We’d love to hear from you.  You can email or send us a recorded audio message...

Disneyland is closed and Walt Disney World is operating at low capacity with limitations.  But we fans are still getting our Disney fix.  We'll tell you what we're doing to keep the magic going this week on 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 on Facebook, I...

Disney has created some of the best themed resorts in the world.  On this week's show we share our favorites from coast to coast and all points in between.  Got a hotel at the top of your list?  We’d love to hear about it.  You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com.  Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  The Hyperion Hub is not affiliate...

Author/educator Dr. Christopher Tremblay joins us this week.  Dr. Tremblay teaches a course called Walt's Pilgrimage where he and his students take a cross country trip starting at Walt Disney's Birthplace in Chicago and ending at his gravesite in Los Angeles.  He shares details plus talks about the accompanying book dedicated to various locations important in Walt's life.  We’d love to heard from...

Today on a podcast very close by.... we bring Star Wars to the Hyperion Hub!  Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi and starwars.com joins us to share his favorite Star Wars memories.  Dan is also a high school English teacher.  Find out how he uses lessons from Star Wars in the classroom.  The force is strong this week!  We’d love to heard from you.  You can email or send us a recorded audio message a...

It's the tallest and most expensive attraction at Walt Disney World.  It's also one of the most thrilling, some would call, scariest Disney coasters ever built.  This week, we go for a ride on Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom and learn about its history and rich story.  So keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times, and hold on tight as we wiz past Disco Y...

Early childhood visits to Disneyland made Jeff Baham a lifelong fan.  He would go on to create a website, podcast, and write a book dedicated to his favorite attraction, The Haunted Mansion.  Now he hosts several shows including the very popular, Mousetalgia. He shares his story along with his top Disney moment this week on The Hyperion Hub.  We'd love to hear from you.  You can email or send us a...

We jump in the way back machine this week.  Little did I know when I used my tape recorded diary to capture my family trip in 1985, I would one day share it with the world. We'll listen to what it was like to walk around The Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Center 35 years ago through the voice of 11-year-old John Alois.  Find out how different Walt Disney World was back in the magical year of 1985.  Have...

He hosts several shows featuring former Disney executives sharing their expertise on leadership and customer service and this week WE get to host HIM!  Join us as we welcome podcaster, Jody Maberry to 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 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  The Hype...

Splash Mountain will undergo an extensive change as it gets re-themed. This happens to Disney attractions every so often and this week we look back at other re-themed rides. You’ll hear our opinions this week. 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 Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is...

Disney+ launched in November 0f 2019 and our lives were changed.  John, John, and Shawn are glued to the streaming service and on this week's episode, they talk about some of their favorite shows.  What are you watching?  Let us know.  You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com.  Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  The Hyperion Hub is n...

Peoria, Illinois native Steve Spain is enthralled with Disney Animation.  But he takes his passion a step further than most movie goers.  He collects and displays hand drawn frames of art from the earliest days of the studio.  The Hyperion Hub's John Alois toured Steve's display before the pandemic and sat down with him to hear his story.  We'd love to hear your story.  You can email or send us a...

Imagine it, a college class where you learn about the Disney theme parks.  Western Illinois University instructor, David Zanolla not only imagined it, but made his Disney Communication Culture Course a reality.  Also, a trip report from Walt Disney World.  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 Faceb...

This week we continue our look at Disney trips that don't include theme parks.  In our last episode, we told you about some bucket list locations for diehard Disney fans and now we look at more traditional, relaxing vacation spots around the U.S. 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, Insta...

Not every Disney trip needs to include theme parks.  On this episode, we'll talk about Disney destinations you may not know about and share our stories away from the resorts.  Go on a trek with 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 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  The Hyper...

This week on The Hyperion Hub, we go back to where it all began, literally. We're heading to the Northside of Chicago to visit the Walt Disney Birthplace. Maria Massad will tell you why the refurbishment of this historic site almost didn't happen, and how you can reserve your spot for the first-of-it's-kind virtual tour. Let's all meet up at The Hyperion Hub! We'd love to hear from you. You can em...

Planning a vacation can be intimidating, especially a Disney vacation. Adding twenty of your closest family members and friends can add plenty of stress. But it can also provide life changing memories. On this week's Hyperion Hub, we share our stories, tips and tricks for taking a Disney trip with a large group. We also introduce a new weekly segment. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or s...

Have you ever taken a Disney trip without kids? Well, we have and we'll share our stories from land and sea on this week's 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 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.

Welcome to The Hyperion Hub, your meeting place for all things Disney!  John Alois, Shawn Degenhart, and John Redlingshafer are your hosts.  Join them as they explore the world of Disney from parks, to films, and everywhere in between.  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...