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Join host, actor and Disney fan Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey to hear the stories behind some of your favorite Disney Hit songs. Each week, you will hear trivia and anecdotes from the composers, songwriters and talent behind some of the most beloved Disney films such as “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Coco,” “Moana,” “Encanto” and so much more!

Disney Music Group, Laya DeLeon Hayes


    • Jun 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 51 EPISODES


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    The Lion King Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 14:43


    Join us as we travel back to the Pride Lands in this collection of episodes from The Lion King animated film. We'll be revisiting "Hakuna Matata", "I Can't Wait to Be King", and more in this special episode celebrating the 30th anniversary of the beloved Disney animated film.

    Introducing 'Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 1:20


    Introducing the "Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature" podcast, an all-new chapter of the "Frozen" story! Experience this official Disney podcast by following "Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature" on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/232jk5yf), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/ykkb5cah), Wondery+ (https://tinyurl.com/44nd9dz9) or wherever you're listening now.

    It's a Small World (After All)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 5:55


    There's so much that we share, that it's time we're aware that it really is a small world after all! Join host Laya DeLeon Hayes as we close out this amazing season with a magical journey to hear the history behind the timeless Disney Hit, “It's a Small World (After All)” heard on the Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed.  ❤️

    Try Everything (From Disney's "Zootopia")

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 5:32


    Judy Hopps encourages herself to try everything, even if she might fail, and reminds herself that it's okay to make mistakes. That's why we're meeting up with host, Laya DeLeon Hayes and popstar, Gazelle, to go behind the scenes of her Disney Hit, “Try Everything” voiced by Shakira in the Disney film, Zootopia. 

    Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (From Disney's "Frozen")

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 5:23


    Don't you want to build a snowman in Arendelle with Elsa and Anna? 

    Sorcerer's Apprentice (From Disney's "Fantasia")

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 5:10


    You may know Mickey as an accomplished mouse of magic now, but everyone must start somewhere! This week, we're traveling with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to Fantasia, to learn about Mickey's apprentice days as we go behind the scenes of the classic Disney Hit, “The Sorcerer's Apprentice” from Disney's Fantasia. 

    U Know What's Up (From Disney and Pixar's "Turning Red")

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 4:18


    If you're here right now, U Know What's Up! We're joining host Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey behind the scenes with 4*TOWN as we hear all about their smash hit, “U Know What's Up” from Disney and Pixar's Turning Red. 

    The Little Mermaid Special Extended Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 19:30


    Get ready to make a splash and go under the sea with host, Laya DeLeon Hayes, to hear about not one, but FOUR new Disney Hit songs from the new live action version of Disney's The Little Mermaid. You'll hear fun facts about “Under The Sea,” “Part Of Your World,” “Kiss The Girl,” and “The Scuttlebutt”! Now let's dive into this special episode from the Disney live action film, The Little Mermaid now in theaters!  

    Go The Distance (From Disney's "Hercules")

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 4:34


    Strap in folks, because we're going the distance with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to hear why Hercules doesn't care how far he needs to go to find where he belongs. We're going to back to ancient Greece to hear the story behind the Disney Hit, “Go the Distance” from Disney's Hercules. 

    The World Es Mi Familia (From Disney and Pixar's "Coco")

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 3:41


    Buenos dias! Disney Hits music is our language, and the world is our family ❤️. So let's go, family, to join host Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey to hear fun facts behind the Disney Hit, “The World Es Mi Familia” from Disney & Pixar's, Coco. 

    Mother Knows Best (From Disney's "Tangled")

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 4:58


    They say Mother knows best, but this isn't your average Mother! Don't worry though, because our host Laya DeLeon Hayes is here to guide you as we travel to the Corona kingdom to hear why “Mother Knows Best” from Tangled. 

    1 True Love (From Disney & Pixar's "Turning Red")

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 4:35


    OMG! Is that 4*TOWN?! They are certainly our 1 True Love and we can't wait to join host Laya DeLeon Hayes as she takes us behind the scenes of the Disney Hit, “1 True Love” from Turning Red. ❤️

    Love Is An Open Door (From Disney's "Frozen")

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 4:39


    Love is an open door, and it's nothing like we've ever known before. It's crazy how excited we are to travel with host Laya DeLeon Hayes back to Arendelle to hear all about the Disney Hit, “Love Is An Open Door” from Frozen. ❤️

    Just Around The Riverbend (From Disney's Pocahontas)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 4:03


    What's around the riverbend? Waiting just around the riverbend…it's host, Laya DeLeon Hayes! Join us as we go on a magical voyage to hear about the Disney Hit, “Just Around The Riverbend” from Pocahontas. 

    I'll Make A Man Out Of You (From Disney's "Mulan")

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 5:22


    Let's get down to business! We're going to bootcamp with host, Laya DeLeon Hayes, to train with General Shang, and hear how he plans to make a man out of you! Join us to get the scoop on the Disney Hit, “I'll Make A Man Out Of You” from Mulan. 

    Arabian Nights (From Disney's "Aladdin")

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 3:54


    Come on down, stop on by! Hop a carpet and fly as we go to another Arabian night with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to hear fun facts behind the Disney Hit, “Arabian Nights” from Aladdin. 

    Dos Oruguitas (From Disney's "Encanto")

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 4:38


    Two caterpillars, cocooned and waiting…it's your time to grow 

    A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes (From Disney's "Cinderella")

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 4:08


    If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true…and our wish is about to come true right now! We're joining host Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey to hear about the Disney Hit, “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella. ✨

    This Is Halloween (from "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas")

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 4:29


    In this town of Halloween, everyone hails to the pumpkin song! We're checking in on the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington, to talk all about Halloweentown and the Disney Hit, “This Is Halloween” from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. 

    Circle of Life (From Disney's "The Lion King")

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 3:44


    There's more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done. It's the circle of life and it moves us all. We're heading back to the African Pride Lands with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to hear fun facts behind the Disney Hit, “Circle of Life” from The Lion King. 

    Friend Like Me (From Disney's 2019 "Aladdin")

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 4:14


    Have a wish or two or three…you ain't never had a friend like this! Join host Laya DeLeon Hayes as we hear why the Genie is unlike anyone you have ever met, and hear stories about the Disney Hit, “Friend Like Me” from the 2019 version of Aladdin. 

    Zero to Hero (From Disney's "Hercules")

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 4:16


    He went from zero to hero just like that! Yup! We're talking about none other than Hercules! We're traveling back to ancient Greece with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to hear fun facts behind the Disney Hit, “Zero to Hero” from Hercules. 

    Show Yourself (from Disney's "Frozen 2")

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 4:13


    No more hiding, it's time to show yourself, step into your power and throw yourself into something new as we join host Laya DeLeon Hayes back to Arendelle to hear stories behind the Disney Hit, “Show Yourself” from Frozen 2. 

    Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride (from Disney's Lilo & Stitch)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 4:18


    Aloha! It's time to try the Hawaiian Roller Coaster ride as we travel with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to Hawaii to hear fun facts about the Disney Hit, “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” from Lilo & Stitch. 

    I Just Can't Wait To Be King (from Disney's "The Lion King")

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 3:48


    Let every creature go for broke and sing…oh we just can't WAIT to hear the new episode of Disney Hits Podcast! It's finally time to join host Laya DeLeon Hayes to the Pride Lands in Africa to hear why Simba is anxious to be king and more stories behind the Disney Hit, “I Can't Wait To Be King” from The Lion King. 

    Beauty and the Beast (from Disney's Beauty and the Beast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 3:39


    It's a tale as old as time, true as it can be. Join host Laya DeLeon Hayes as we return to the Beast's enchanted castle to hear stories behind the Disney Hit, “Beauty and the Beast” from Beauty and the Beast. 

    Waiting On A Miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 4:33


    No more waiting here – we've got details behind the Disney Hit Song “Waiting For A Miracle” ready for you now! Join host Laya Deleon Hayes to take us back to the casita for a magical time! I am ready! ✨

    Un Poco Loco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 4:00


    The way you keep us guessing, we're nodding and we're yessing...Join us as we travel to Mexico with host Laya Deleon Hayes to hear why we are a little crazy about the Disney hit, “Un Poco Loco” from Coco! 

    Touch The Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 3:29


    It's time to be brave as we get ready to fly to the Scottish Highlands with host Laya Deleon Hayes to hear stories behind the Disney hit, “Touch The Sky” from Brave. Don't forget to grab your bow and arrow! 

    You're Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 3:53


    What can we say except “You're Welcome”! Grab your coconuts and join host Laya Deleon Hayes as we travel the seas to hear more about the demigod, Maui and the Disney Hit song, “You're Welcome” from Moana.  

    Into The Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 3:50


    There's a thousand reasons you should go about your day, but instead why not join host Laya Deleon Hayes on a journey into the wilderness of Arendelle to learn more about the Disney Hit, “Into The Unknown” from Frozen II. ❄️

    Surface Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 3:37


    Pressure like a drip drip drip that will never stop…whoa oh! No pressure, but we'd love you to join us with host Laya DeLeon Hayes at the casita to learn more about the Disney Hit song, “Surface Pressure” from Encanto. 

    Nobody Like U

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 3:54


    OMG – it's our favorite boy band, 4*TOWN (from Disney and Pixar's Turning Red)! Grab your favorite 4*TOWN gear and join Laya DeLeon Hayes to hear more about the band and the Disney Hit, “Nobody Like U” from Disney and Pixar's Turning Red. 

    You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 4:47


    Think of a happy thought and grab a bit of pixie dust as we fly with host, Laya Deleon Hayes to Never Land, to hear fun facts about the Disney hit, “You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly!” from Peter Pan. ✨⭐️ Subscribe to the Disney Hits Podcast: https://disneymusic.lnk.to/DisneyHitsPodcast   Listen to the Disney Hits Playlist wherever you stream music: https://disneymusic.lnk.to/disneyhits   Follow Disney Hits:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyhits/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyHits TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disneyhitsmusic Facebook: https://facebook.com/disneyhits   Follow Disney Music: Instagram: https://instagram.com/disneymusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneymusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disneymusic Facebook: https://facebook.com/disneymusic   Resources Buzzfeed https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/disney-movie-facts-secrets YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4DVVpJt6l8 at 7:45 IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0969712/

    Can You Feel The Love Tonight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 4:54


    Travel to the pridelands of Africa with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to go behind the stories of the Disney hit song, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” from The Lion King. Can you feel the love? 

    Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 3:27


    Put them together and what have you got? A lot of magical moments with host Laya DeLeon Hayes as we hear stories behind the Disney hit song, “Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo” from Cinderella.   Subscribe to the Disney Hits Podcast: https://disneymusic.lnk.to/DisneyHitsPodcast   Listen to the Disney Hits Playlist wherever you stream music: https://disneymusic.lnk.to/disneyhits   Follow Disney Hits:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneyhits/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyHits TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disneyhitsmusic Facebook: https://facebook.com/disneyhits   Follow Disney Music: Instagram: https://instagram.com/disneymusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneymusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disneymusic Facebook: https://facebook.com/disneymusic   Resources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo   IMDB https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0609263/trivia/?ref_=tt_ql_trv   Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(1950_film)

    I Won't Say (I'm in Love)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 3:46


    Meg won't say it, but we will! We love Hercules and can't wait to join host Laya DeLeon Hayes as we travel to ancient Greece to hear stories behind the Disney hit, “I Won't Say (I'm In Love)” from Hercules. 

    Almost There

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 4:23


    Don't give up on your dreams! You're almost there! Join host Laya DeLeon Hayes as you travel to New Orleans to learn more about Tiana's aspirations and the Disney hit, “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog. 

    You've Got a Friend In Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 3:32


    You've got a friend in host Laya DeLeon Hayes! Join Laya to hear fun stories behind the Disney hit, “You've Got a Friend in Me” from Pixar's, Toy Story. 

    Colors of the Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 3:49


    Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? Travel back in time with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to learn about the Disney hit, “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahantas.

    Be Our Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 4:07


    Be our guest as we travel with host Laya Deleon Hayes to the Beast's castle in France to hear from the enchanted objects of the castle. Just remember to stay out of the Beast's west wing!

    Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 3:46


    Who is that girl I see? It's host Laya DeLeon Hayes taking us to The Imperial City to hear stories behind the Disney Hit, “Reflection” from the film, Mulan. Don't forget to ask your ancestors for a spirit guide like Mushu! 

    I See The Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 4:09


    Grab your frying pan and feast your eyes on the lights in the sky as we join host, Laya DeLeon Hayes to journey to Corona and hear stories behind the Disney Hit, “I See The Light” from the film, Tangled. 

    We Don't Talk About Bruno

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 3:32


    Join host Laya DeLeon Hayes as we talk about Bruno. Yup! THAT Bruno! We're traveling to Colombia to visit the casita and hear fun stories behind the Disney Hit, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” from the film, Encanto. Don't forget to bring a treat for the rats! 

    A Whole New World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 3:51


    We're going on a magic carpet ride this week with host, Laya DeLeon Hayes to hear stories behind the Disney Hit, “A Whole New World” from the film, Aladdin. Make a wish and get ready for a shining, shimmering, splendid adventure. 

    Hakuna Matata

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 3:30


    What's a motto with you? Get ready for the heat as we travel with host Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey to Africa, to hear stories behind the Disney Hit, “Hakuna Matata”, from the film, The Lion King. It means no worries, so leave them behind on this care-free adventure to the Pridelands! 

    Remember Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 3:41


    This episode, join host Laya DeLeon Hayes as we travel to Mexico to hear fun stories behind the song, “Remember Me” from the film, Coco. Be sure to bring a treat to leave for your ancestors! 

    How Far I'll Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 3:42


    Set sail with host Laya DeLeon Hayes from the island of Motunui to hear how far Moana will go to save her people. Gather your gear and don't forget your pet chicken as we go behind the music of the Disney Hit, “How Far I'll Go” from the film, Moana. ⛵️

    Let It Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 3:31


    Welcome to the Disney Hits Podcast! Join host Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey to Arendelle, at Queen Elsa's ice castle as we go behind the music of the Disney Hit, “Let It Go” from the film, Frozen. Don't forget to grab your coat! ❄️

    Introducing ‘Disney Hits Podcast'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 1:46


    Join host, actor and Disney fan Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey to hear the stories behind some of your favorite Disney Hit songs. Each week, you will hear trivia and anecdotes from the composers, songwriters and talent behind some of the most beloved Disney films such as “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Coco,” “Moana,” “Encanto” and so much more!

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