The Hyperion Hub

By John AloisSociety & Culture Places & Travel

The Hyperion Hub episodes

June 12, 2024 Episode 197: Bill Rogers and Camille Dixon - Voices of Disneyland and Disney Parks Part 2
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!
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38 min
June 05, 2024 Episode 196: Bill Rogers and Camille Dixon - Voices of Disneyland and Disney Parks Part 1
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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27 min
May 29, 2024 Episode 195: Country Bear Jamboree
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!
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17 min
May 22, 2024 Episode 194: Catching Up With Our Disney Views
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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34 min
May 15, 2024 Episode 193: Author Don Ballard - History of the Disneyland Hotel - Part 2
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!
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42 min
May 08, 2024 Episode 192: Author Don Ballard - History of the Disneyland Hotel - Part 1
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.
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33 min
May 01, 2024 Episode 191: Disney Through The Decades - The 1940s
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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24 min
April 24, 2024 Episode 190: Disney100 in Chicago
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!
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37 min
April 17, 2024 Episode 189 Listener Trip Report
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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26 min
April 10, 2024 Episode 188: Producer/Director Ted Thomas - Disney Fest 2024 Part 2
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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24 min