October 2018 - Orlando Tourism Report

October 28, 2018

Ep 156 – Beth Cocchiarella talks about Holiday Inn Orlando’s Terror at the Inn

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Today we have Beth Cocchiarella of EMC PR in the studio talking about the brand new Terror at the Inn at Holiday Inn Orlando Suites and Waterpark. We discuss what has changed at the resort since the transition from the Nick Hotel. The brand new family Halloween event that the hotel launched this year. Plus a connection to one of California’s biggest Halloween events and what that might mean to the future of the Holiday Inn Orlando’s Terror at the Inn.

Then in Hour 2, Ken and Ed discuss some of the week’s tourism news including an update to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ possible move to London.

Recording Date: October 19, 2018, at 10 AM in the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Terror at the Inn

Holiday Inn Orlando Suites and Waterpark

October 27, 2018

Ep 155 – The Ed and Jake Show

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Ken skips town so Ed and Jake host the show themselves. They talk KidsZone rumors, how to do Mickey’s Not So Scary, and tons of local tourism news.

Recording Date – October 12, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Jacksonville Jaguars may move to London

Major security update, expansion rumored for WDW

Sister Hazel Replaces Smash Mouth on Eat to the Beat Concert Series Schedule

A website incorrectly announced Jedi Training Academy closing at DHS (it is closing at Disneyland). So everyone please stay calm regarding any rumors about Spaceship Earth

New restaurants announced for Disney Springs West Side – Is this part of the NBA Experience? Going on the undeveloped lot beside Cirque?

BGT celebrates baby animals! (The Legend will be happy about this one!)

Full Sail is building a $6 million esports arena

Theme park fabrication company Nassal announces global re-brand

Disney Announces New Recreational Activity for Guests Ages 10-16 at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney Cruise Line Named Top Large-Ship Line in Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Bakeshop from Build-a-Bear coming to Florida Mall

IAAPA promotes former Busch/SeaWorld executive to its top job

Come Out With Pride is this weekend Oct 8-14

The Magic Kingdom’s Tom Sawyer Island to Close Soon for 2-Month Refurbishment

Jack Sparrow Meet and Greet Has Replaced Defunct Pirate Tutorial Show at the Magic Kingdom

Trees on the Lawn of Haunted Mansion Removed

Carnival’s Brewmaster Is Trying to Bring Craft Beer Culture to Cruising

Senate Passes Bill to Set Minimum Size for Airplane Seats

October 11, 2018

Ep 154 – Weeki Wachee mermaids Turnover Walt’s Frozen Head

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In this jam-packed episode, we have tons of guests and interviews. A Weeki Wachee mermaid joins us in the studio to talk about their stint this month at Orlando’s Sea Life Aquarium. A representative from SeaLife Orlando also joins in.

Then Jay sits down with the band Turnover to discuss their new tour, their favorite spots to dine in Orlando, and how indie music is evolving.

In the second hour, Ben Lancaster of Walt’s Frozen Head calls in to discuss this weekend’s big Central Florida premiere of the indie film. Lancaster discusses the rise of gorilla filmmaking at Walt Disney World, why he went with a comedy, and the viral marketing around the film.

Recording Info – Recorded on Oct 5, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Walt’s Frozen Head | Orlando Premiere Oct 13

Weekie Wachee Springs State Park

Weekie Wachee Mermaids visit SeaLife Orlando

SeaLife Orlando

Turnover

October 11, 2018

Ep 153 – Deena Beana talks Halloween

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Denna Beana joins Ed, Jake, and Ken to discuss all things Halloween. Jake and Ken review HHN and Howl-O-Scream. Denna discusses her picks for this October and where she sees the haunt industry headed.

Recording Info- Recorded on Sept 28, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

Special Guest – Denna Beana

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