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Month: July 2014

OTR – SideChat 5 – In A SideChat Far Far Away

In today’s SideChat Richie, Kyle and Ken sit down to discuss the future of Star Wars land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  They start with the leaked Dubai Disneyland plans, then talk about Disney California Adventure and Avatar.  After that they talk about what Disney learned from Potter that they will use in Star Wars land.  The conversation ends with true confessions surrounding Disney attraction merchandise.

Know someone who works in or is interested in Central Florida hospitality? Make sure to recommend the show.

Show Info

Hosts

Ken Storey
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Jay from Theme Park Insite
Kyle Gary and Richie

Show Notes

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OTR – Episode 7 – As the Wheel Turns

In this week’s episode the guys cover I-Drive 360, covering all of what has been said about this long-planned development anchored by The Orlando Eye observation wheel. After talking about the new skeletons museum that was recently announced the crew get into the other attractions for the complex. Mango’s, the pedestrian bridge over Sand Lake Road, some chatter about McDonald’s are included. Then the crew talks about Skyscraper at Skyplex, the new Polercoaster complex proposed for I-Drive.

Show Info

Hosts

Ken Storey
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Jay
Kyle Gary and Richie

Show Notes

  • Intro Song
  • Follow the name changes: I-Drive Live -> The Orlando Eye complex -> I-Drive 360
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OTR – SideChat 4 – Florida Thrill Parks Journey to Vault 533

In today’s SideChat (Episode SC4) the OTR crew is joined by Matt and Justin from Florida Thrill Parks.  Post-Kong UOR is discussed with Florida Thrill Park’s announcing a project number.  The FTP guys then discuss their thoughts on Jurassic Park/World, Seuss Landing, Kids Zone and the future of Dragon Challenge.

Show Info

Hosts-

Ken Storey

Bob from Pixels at the Parks

Jay

Kyle Gary and Richie

Special Guests- Florida Thrill Parks | Twitter | Instagram Hosts Justin | Matt

Show Notes

  • Project 340 – #Kongstruction
  • Florida Thrill Parks revel Project 533
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OTR – Episode 6 – Do You Want To Build a Podcast?

On today’s show Ken, Kyle and Richie discuss the future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Frozen Summer Fun, former dance party success stories and Pixar.  The guys close out the podcast with a discussion on the future of ESPN Wide World of Sports.

Show Info

Hosts-

Ken Storey
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Jay 
Kyle Gary and Richie

 Show Notes

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OTR – Episode 5 – Ground Control to Seth Who Robs Banks

With Diagon Alley officially opening in less than 48 hours these next couple of days will be hard for all of us Potter fans.  We got two of the biggest local names in hospitality journalism together to share their experiences from the media preview of Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express.  Seth Kubersky of Orlando Weekly and Touring Plans plus Banks Lee of Attractions Magazine joined us for an in-depth discussion into their experiences at Universal’s recent media event.

Show Info

Hosts-

Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken
Jake
And OTR’s very own Kyle and Richie

Special Guests-

Banks Lee
Seth Kurbersky

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