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Jim Fanning is back at The Hyperion Hub to continue our conversation about Disney history!

Jim has authored books like Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder, written for D23 and The Hollywood Reporter, and helped produce numerous Disney documentaries. This week, we talk about why Disney history continues to fascinate so many people.

Plus, what are the quintessential “Walt” attractions? Shawn and John share their thoughts!

Check out Jim’s website at jim-fanning.com to explore all of his projects.

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📚✨A premier resource on Disney history, Jim Fanning has authored books like The Disney Book - A Celebration of the World of Disney and Drawing 100 years of Disney Wonder. He’s written articles for D23 and The Hollywood Reporter and he’s helped produce many Disney documentaries. This week he chats with us and shares his story—from being a Disney fan at an early age to making his dream of working with the company a reality.

Check out his website jim-fanning.com to see all of his projects.

Plus, Shawn and John tackle that age-old question: What’s the one (or several) thing(s) you never forget when packing for a Disney trip?

Thanks for meeting up with us at The Hyperion Hub!

The whole gang is back! Life is busy so John, Shawn and John are taking advantage of being in the same room on location at a high school band competition this week. They’re announcing the 38th Annual Washington Community High School Band Invitational in Washington, IL and hosting Episode 309. They’ll discuss Walt’s love of marching bands and share their own favorite band memories. Also, Disney pairs characters with NFL teams! This week on the Hyperion Hub!

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The beautiful new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens soon and we’re sitting down with someone who’s already had a chance to visit.

Museum member Jen Sopchockchai Bankard shares her first impressions-and they are great. This place isn’t just for Star Wars fans. Jen is a professor at the University of Southern California and a podcaster for the The Long Take Review, where four college professors talk film — providing insight, not assigning homework.

Plus more people are watching Marvel on Disney+ than ever before as the world prepares for Avengers: Doomsday.

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There’s a great big beautiful today because we’re talking about a classic Disney attraction. We’re taking a spin and doing a deep dive on Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. From its earliest roots in New York, to stops in California and Florida. We’ll also look ahead to its future.

Plus we’ll discuss our favorite Sherman Brother’s Disney song NOT from Mary Poppins.

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🎙️It’s showtime once again!🌺🦜Author and animator Ken Bruce is back to chat about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and his book, Before the Birds Sang Words. This week, Ken shares some of his most interesting discoveries from researching the book—and explains why this groundbreaking attraction changed the theme park industry forever.

Purchase the book at tikiroom63.com.

Plus, we share our list of should be Disney Legends.

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If we weren't in the show starting right away, we'd be in the audience too!🎵

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It’s showtime!

🦜🌺We’re visiting a tropical hideaway this week as we welcome author and animator Ken Bruce! He’s written the quintessential book about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room called Before the Birds Sang Words. Find out how the idea morphed from a café to a Disneyland classic through what Ken calls the “chaos of creation.”

Purchase the book at tikiroom63.com.

Plus we reveal what we are most excited about following the D23 park announcements.

🎶Welcome to The Hyperion Hub, you lucky people you,

If we weren't in the show starting right away, we'd be in the audience too!🎵

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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

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"Live" from Anaheim, CA! Shawn Degenhart shares nightly reports from D23: The Ultimate Fan Event and Disneyland with Disneyland with park announcements, panels he attended and more. This week on the Hyperion Hub!

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D23 continues! Here are instant reactions to the big parks and experiences panel called Horizons: A Carousel of Progress from D23: The Ultimate Fan Event 2026 Day 2. John Alois shares news and his opinions on the event.

Instant reactions to D23: Ultimate Fan Event 2026 Day 1. John Alois shares news and his takes on the Disney Entertainment Showcase.