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.

This week, we're continuing our series of episodes focusing on the special spots within Disney. For this show, we thought we'd spotlight an area that really brings the child-like wonder. Oh yeah! If You Know, You Know - The Magic of Fantasyland. We explore what makes this land possibly the most magical of them all and highlight the areas that maybe you didn't know about or may have forgotten. We'll tell you why every visit to these special spaces always transports us to a world of happily ever after.

Once we complete sharing our If You Know, You Know - The Magic of Fantasyland, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss the possibility of a musical adventure coming to the stage featuring Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde. We also tell you when you'll get to experience a little Earth, Wind & Fire all day long at EPCOT.

Over Labor Day Weekend, we were blessed to get to head to the Walt Disney World Resort for an amazing event discussing many aspects of Disney. And this week, we're telling you all about it as we bring you From the Show Floor: Our Destination D23 Experience Recap. We share many of the details from the 3-Day event at The Most Magical Place On Earth. We'll tell you some of our favorite moments and what to expect if you're thinking about attending one of these spectacular conferences in the future. 

But Destination D23 wasn't the only fun thing we got to check out over the weekend. We also attended our first-ever Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. We'll share the details of that and our visit to the brand new pirate-themed tavern at Magic Kingdom. That's right, we visited the Beak & Barrel, as well. We'll discuss a lot about that brand new spot for a little swashbuckling eating & drinking fun.

Once we complete the From the Show Floor: Our Destination D23 Experience Recap portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you when you'll have your last opportunity to enjoy some prehistoric fun at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. And we share when you'll be able to experience Mum, Dad, Bingo & Bluey on the big screen.

This week, we're blessed to have one of our favorite guests return to the podcast; author & historian Didier Ghez. You may remember the last time he was on the show, he was joined by his co-authors J.B. Kaufman & Ted Thomas to talk all about Walt Disney and El Grupo in Latin America. This time, our guest is flying solo to share the details from another of his amazing monographs. That's right! We spend the episode Discussing The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures with Didier Ghez. He shares his inspiration for exploring many of the events that led to The Walt Disney Company creating this fascinating film series. One that built the foundation to many of the documentaries still being made today. 

If you'd like to pick up your own copy of this spectacular monograph released by the Hyperion Historical Alliance, you can find it right here at Stuart Ng Books.

Once we finish Discussing The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures with Didier Ghez, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you the casting details for a new Star Wars movie that is officially in the works. We also share a very wonderful and emotional story about Disney Cruise Line making the wishes come true for several special Italian children.