This week, we’re rejoined on the show by some of our favorite people. They’re huge Disney fans and, recently, they had the opportunity to experience something they’ve never done before; a Disney Cruise. Better yet, it was aboard a ship we haven’t had the chance to sail aboard, yet. So, we thought we’d talk with them all about it as we Search For Disney Treasure with The Cotton Family. Jonathan, Camille & Lorelai discuss their impressions of the ship and share what they took away from their first opportunity to sail with Captains Mickey & Minnie. Find their thoughts and if it will be the first of many trips on the shimmering seas with DCL. 

Be sure to check out Camille's Castle Bound and Down Etsy Shop.

Once we complete our time Searching for Disney Treasure with The Cotton Family, it’s time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the exciting news about a former guest of the show getting a well-deserved role in a huge upcoming Disney film. We also tell you where Santa Claus will be making his annual visits to The Most Magical Place On Earth. And we share dates & themes for next year’s Disneyland After Dark events. 

We are under two week until Zootopia 2 hits theaters. However, before we delve into a new tale about our favorite city where "anyone can be everything", we thought we'd take a look back at the original film. That's right! This week we're taking A Deep Dive Into Zootopia - A Story of Courage, Curiosity & Change. We'll be discussing many of the twists and turns the Disney Animation team had to navigate in creating this phenomenal and very important film. Plus all sorts of interesting tidbits about what it took to bring Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and many of the other Zootopia citizens to the big screen and into our hearts. 

Once we complete our Deep Dive Into Zootopia - A Story of Courage, Curiosity & Change portion of the show it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss the amazing spectacle that was the christening celebration for Disney Cruise Line's newest addition to the fleet. That includes an amazing choice to be the ship's godparent. Speaking of that godparent, we'll also tell you when you'll get the chance to see her at a couple of upcoming EPCOT festivals.

As Disney Fans, we know there is one thing that's a constant when visiting the parks, the cruises and even the events. That's waiting in lines. Well, while that can sometimes be tedious, the great this is, Disney knows how to get you primed for the main attraction even before you enter your ride vehicle. And, this week, we're talking all about it because, If You Know, You Know that Disney Parks Queues are Where the Story Begins. We'll discuss many of the ways Disneyland & Walt Disney World bring you into the worlds of the attractions with subtle, and not so subtle, storytelling before you ever sail with pirates of visit the 999 happy haunts. We'll even share some of our favorite queues. Maybe some we like more than the rides themselves because if you know, you know.

Once we complete our If You Know, You Know exploration of Disney Parks Queues: Where the Story Begins, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. This week, we share the absolutely phenomenal lineup for the 2026 Disney on Broadway Series. We also discuss the newly refreshed spaces at a classic Walt Disney World resort. And we tell you about a great ticker offer that you may have interest in if you are a Disney+ subscriber looking to visit The Most Magical Place On Earth.

We do our best week in and week out on this show to do our best at telling stories. Sometimes we succeed. Other times, not so much. Well, this week, we know we will have no problems because we're bringing on a professional in the field. That's right! It's An Interview with a Storyteller - Our Talk with Audio Book Narrator Michael Ward. We know you'll enjoy this discussion about Michael's life and career. He shares how he transitioned from being an actor to narrating more than 60 audio books in just 3 years. That includes several titles that focus on Disney. Which is good, because he's also a huge Disney fan. So, please sit down and enjoy this fun chat with a fascinating person and amazing storyteller.

To learn more about Michael Ward and find out where you can purchase many of the audio books he's narrated, head to his website Ward9Media.com.

Once we complete our wonderful talk with Audio Book Narrator Michael Ward, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you how you can continue the spooky season fun on to the high seas for a not-so-scary Disney Cruise Line wedding. We also share news about our favorite foul-mouthed, red & black suited superhero returning to do a bit of his own brand of story telling. And how you can have some monstrous fun watching Monday Night Football.

As you may know, we recently returned from Southern California where we we're lucky enough to experience something truly amazing. We were so excited to tell you all about it that we couldn't wait until the weekend. So, we joined you Thursday night on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram to share all of the amazing experiences we were blessed to enjoy. It was Our Walt's Los Angeles Tour Recap -Live! Hopefully you were able to join us as we discussed this very special D23 & Walt Disney Archives organized excursion. We shared many fascinating facts we learned and locations we visited. We also tell you about many of the spectacular moments and emotions stories from the day. Thank you to all our amazing hosts for this phenomenal, once-in-a-lifetime experience and a secondary thanks to all who joined us for the live show.

Once we complete Our Walt's Los Angeles Tour Recap - Live, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share an upcoming update to a guest-favorite attraction that is coming just in time for a very special birthday. We also tell you when you'll get the chance to enjoy the EPCOT festival focused on some amazing artists and their work. And Disney Cruise Line's next, beautiful, new ship begins her journey to greet her first guests.

We are quickly approaching the beginning of race season out a Walt Disney World. We’re just one weeks away from the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. So, we thought we’d kick it all off with a couple of new guests who do a podcast focused on the magic that is those races through the parks. Yep! On this episode we're Exploring the Magical Miles of runDisney with The Stride Sisters. Hannah & Natalie of The Stride Sisters Podcast join us for a fun-filled discussion of their Disney & running fandom. They share how they parlayed it all into a fantastic podcast that spreads the joy and positivity of the runDisney community. They also provide tips that will definitely help you if you're looking to do your first race through the Disney Parks or even your 30th.

Be sure to check out the Stride Sisters Podcast here.

And don't forget to check out Hannah's cool temporary tattoo company The Start Line Co so you can do race-day in style!

Once we complete our time Exploring the Magical Miles of runDisney with The Stride Sisters, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share another major accolade for Disney Cruise Line. We also discuss a major event coming to Disney+ for all you Swifties. And we tell you about when you can look forward to streaming more from the MCU.

We have an exciting week ahead complete with an amazing tour that will take us to many of the locations in L.A. that Walt Disney frequented. With that being the case, we are thinking a lot about the founder of the company we love so much. We also know how much you enjoy our music focused episodes. So, this week, we've decided to combine them. That's right! We're doing Our 5 Favorite Songs From Walt's Time. We'll share the music we most love from the time period when this phenomenal man was still with us. And, in true Hyperion Adventures Podcast tradition, you know we each won't have just five. We hope you'll listen along as we take a nostalgic, musical, look back at this time period.

Once we complete the countdown of Our 5 Favorite Songs From Walt's Time, we get to the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share when you'll have your chance to preview the new show coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park is you're an Annual Passholder or DVC Member. We also tell you about some exciting additions coming to a guest-favorite EPCOT attraction. And we're bananas over the recently announced, family-fun sporting event coming to the Walt Disney World Resort.

We're a little over a month away from the debut of Disney Cruise Line's newest, amazing, ship. Even though we don't sail aboard her until June, we couldn't be more excited about it. So, this week, we thought we'd share many of the fantastic experiences onboard the Disney Destiny with Your Destiny Awaits! From the lounges, to the dining, to the entertainment, there is so much heroic & villainous fun to be had aboard DCL's 7th ship. We'll discuss much of it and explain why the theming of this vessel may be our favorite from the entire fleet.

Once we complete our Your Destiny Awaits discussion, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode we share some phenomenal Walt Disney World Deals you may want to look into if you have plans for a Springtime visit. We also talk about Susan Egan returning to her Megara roots. And we tell you when a classic EPCOT attraction is set to reopen.

This week, we cross over into the month of October and that means Halloween-Time is in full swing at the Disney Parks. While we dearly love the Halloween Parties, they can be quite pricey and sometimes that's just not an option. So, this week, we're exploring ways for you to enjoy some Spooky Season Fun Without the $ Fright. We share options for you and your family to enjoy some not-so-scary fun outside of the big parties and maybe even save a little money. From tasty food to amazing decor, there are lots of opportunities to scare up some Halloween fun without the terrifying credit card statement. Some that you don't even need a park ticket to enjoy.

Once we complete the discussion of Spooky Season Fun Without the $ Fright, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share a fun way to expand your Haunted Mansion fun throughout one of Disney Cruise Line's newest ships. And we learned a new detail in regards to the Familia Madrigal and their new attraction coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Last weekend, we journeyed over to The Most Magical Place On Earth for a long weekend and, this week, we're telling you all about it. That's right! We're discussing Our September Walt Disney World Adventure. We share details of our visit to sample some tasty treats at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and tell you which items we loved and which could have been better. We'll also talk all about our thoughts on the recently refurbished one bedroom suites at Bay Lake Towers & some other fun experiences we enjoyed. We'll also bring up why pivoting our plans made it a so much more enjoyable visit.

Once we complete the discussion of Our September Walt Disney World Adventure, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some amazing news for Muppets & DCOM fans. Even though it's still September, it's not to early to make your Holiday Season plans and we have the list of narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional. We also tell you about an amazing Disney Cruise Line deal that may have you taking to the high seas this Fall & Winter.