May 2017 - Orlando Tourism Report

May 31, 2017

Ep 109- Seth K talks Volcano Bay

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In this Volcano Bay grand opening celebration of an episode we have a trip report from Kevin Brewer who was at the grand opening celebration. He tells us about the early morning ceremony and gives us his first impressions on the rides at the new park. Then Seth Kubersky stops by to talk about the media event earlier in the week. He reviews the new Cabana Bay rooms, Sapphire Falls, and, of course, Volcano Bay.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert
Ed
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee

Recording Date- May 26, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

Special Guest: Seth Kubersky

May 31, 2017

Ep 108 – Ringling’s last curtain call

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Former Ringling employee Chad Ridge joins us to discuss the final curtain call of Ringling Brothers. He shares stories of his time on the train with Ringling Brothers and his life story with the circus. It’s an emotional episode with lots of great behind the scenes stories.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert
Ed
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee

Recording Date- May 19, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

Special Guest: Chad Ridge of Supersize Orlando

Important Links

Ringling shuts down after 146 years

SuperSize Orlando

SeaWorld announces new Sesame Street land coming to Orlando

May 25, 2017

Ep 107- Matt Roseboom Goes To Pandora

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The guys chat about their latest adventures with trip reports on everything from jet skiing in Bay Lake to beach rave in St. Pete. Then Matt Roseboom of Attractions Magazine gives us an insider look into the Pandora media preview at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert
Ed
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee

Recording Date- May 5, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon) | Interview with Matt Roseboom- May 3, 2017

Special Guest: Matt Roseboom of Attractions Magazine

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Enzian expansion takes another step forward

The Florida Foxes with Ken at Frontera Cocina

RTST Party

Tapa Toro at I-Drive 360

Sammy Duval at WDW

Holler and Dash

Robert recommends Dumplings and Noodle Bar at the Florida Mall

After Artegon short film

Attractions Magazine

Attractions Magazine’s video on AA’s in Pandora

May 18, 2017

Ep 106 – Fringe, Art, Fish and more with Denna Beena

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Orlando is home to the longest running Fringe Festival in the nation. We sit down with a local art expert, Denna Beena, to discuss Fringe, the local art scene, and how it all ties back into the larger tourism community.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert
Ed
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee

Recording Date- May 12, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

Special Guest: Denna Beena

Important Links

Fringe Orlando

Orlando Weekly’s Fringe Coverage

Peter Anton’s Sugar & Gomorrah Ride at Art Miami

May 17, 2017

Ep 105- Ken and Ed Do the News plus some clarifications on Ripley’s

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Ken and Ed sit down to do a quick run-through of all the latest news and rumors. Lots of talk about Disney World and what to expect over the next few years. Ken gets emotional over fireworks and Ed asks why Ripley’s has so much land they own in the tourist district.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert
Ed
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee

Recording Date- April 28, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)