Author and podcaster Michael Holland joins us at the Hub. His cinema history podcast, From Out of the Past actually lead to to creation of a Disney history book about a fascinating time. From July 1954 to July 1955, the company achieved an extraordinary amount—production and distribution of films while simultaneously building Disneyland, the world’s first theme park. Michael shares the stories, pressures, and creativity behind this pivotal year.

Purchase his book, The Year Before Disneyland

or: How Much Happened at the Company While Building the Park from Theme Park Press. Visit:

themeparkpress.com/products/the-year-before-disneyland for more information.

Plus the Muppets return to TV in a huge way!

It’s time to start the music at The Hyperion Hub!

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. 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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World-renowned animatronics designer Garner Holt returns for Part 2 of our conversation. He shares what inspires him to create unforgettable experiences and the passion that fuels his work. He’ll also talk about how he’s helping the next generation of designers with his Education Through Imagination program.

Plus we have some recommendations for new shows on Disney+.

Be our guests at The Hub!💫

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. 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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When Garner Holt began building haunted houses in the backyard as a boy, little did he know he would one day create characters for Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Today, Garner Holt Productions has over 500 animatronic characters in Disney Parks all over the world. Garner is with us to share his inspirational story.