It’s a totally awesome episode! We’re going back to the rad 1980s!

It’s the age of big hair, neon fashion and the VCR. EPCOT Center defines edutainment like never before and the Disney Channel is on the air. But it’s not all smooth sailing as Disney faces some serious challenges finding its footing early in the decade. We’ve got the full story in this tubular episode!

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The original Dreamfinder returns!

This week on The Hyperion Hub, Ron Schneider is back to share incredible stories from his time at EPCOT Center—plus some unforgettable celebrity encounters along the way.

We’re also diving into big news as Disney moves away from its planned partnership with OpenAI.

We wrap things up with a Disney/Pixar review of Hoppers 🎬

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With one little spark of inspiration, Ron Schneider brought a whimsical and beloved Disney character to life as the very first Dreamfinder at EPCOT Center.