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They help bring the parks to life. They're the Disney characters in the parks and they create some of our favorite memories. But they weren't part of the original plan for Disneyland and Walt had to actually borrow costumes for opening day. We'll share that story and talk about our memorable moments.

Plus the Disneyland Band surprises Walt Disney World guests with a trip out east.

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Kim Kaufman is back this week to share more stories from her time in Walt Disney World as a Cast Member. Kim was "friends with" a lot of the characters in the parks. She talks about both funny and touching moments from her interactions with guests.

Plus we're also talking about the latest additions to author Ridley Pearson's popular Kingdom Keeper book series.

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Seeing Disney characters is a highlight for many Disney park visitors. Our guest this week not only got to meet characters as a kid, she became good "friends" with them. Lifelong Disney fan and former cast member Kim Kaufman shares some of her unique character stories.

Plus Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro was on hand at the South By Southwest conference to share more information about new attractions coming to the parks.

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New adventures await Walt and his teams in the 1960s. Disney looks to expand its themed entertainment across the country with creations for the New York World's Fair. Walt also plans to build a city on swampland in Florida. At the box office, he produces more live action films than ever before. One of those movies is considered his greatest onscreen masterpiece. Thanks for joining us at The Hub as we take another look at Disney Through The Decades.

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He's back! Long time popular Disney podcaster Lou Mongello from WDW Radio returns for the second half of our conversation with him. He shares more personal stories and talks about some of his favorite Disney things.

Plus Disney Fest 2025 is coming to the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL this May 2-4! We have some details on what to look forward to at this year's event!

Thanks for joining us at The Hyperion Hub!

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Once upon a time, an attorney from New Jersey decided to leave his law practice and pursue his true passion of sharing his love for all things Disney with the world. Twenty years later, Lou Mongello is one of the biggest podcasters and influencers in the Disney fan community. He tells his amazing story this week on The Hyperion Hub.

Plus we have a review of Captain America: Brave New World from Marvel Studios.

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We're covering many topics this week including the new Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise coming, the Season of the Force event at Disneyland, Marvel TV shows to look forward to in 2025 including Dare Devil: Born Again in March and more!

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We're live from the S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars event at Washington Community High School in Washington, IL. Three great guests join us including organizer Tom Gross, Greg McLaughlin from the Rebel Base Card Podcast, and Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi. Plenty to talk about at this year's wonderful event plus we can't think of a better way to learn about Science, technology, engineering, the arts and math than through world of Star Wars. Thanks for joining us at The Hub!

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Disney Archives Director Becky Cline is back with us this week continuing our conversation about collecting Disney history. We’ll hear how the archives began and she shares stories about finding treasured items the Studio forgot existed.

Plus what are we looking forward to in the Disney Parks? Find out in Our Disney Views.

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We’re back and we’re starting off 2025 with a very special guest! Director of the Walt Disney Archives Becky Cline joins us on the Hyperion Hub. She has fantastic stories to share including one about how one of the most treasured film props was saved by a janitor.

Plus what movies and TV shows are we looking forward to in 2025? Find out in Our Disney Views.

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