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Ep 161- Planes, Trains, and Cruise Ships (plus a megamall)

Ken and Ed discuss Brightline’s higher speed train and Virgin hyperloop, Then they talk about the latest cruise ship news from Celebrity, Royal Carribean, Canaveral, and Norweigan. Plus they discuss why to watch Miami’s upcoming mega-mall and the super high-tech Island H20 Live! water park reading to open in Kissimmee’s Margaritaville Resort.

Recording Date: 11/30/2018 at WPRK studios in Winter Park, Florida

Important Links

Brightline becoming Virgin Trains USA
Station at WDW
Amendment 11
Virgin Hyperloop plans Orlando to Miami route
Celebrity Edge
Meow Wolf
Royal Caribbean’s Terminal A
RC’s Symphony of the Seas
Norweigan Encore
Canaveral Mardi Gras and Canaveral’s Terminal 3 
Triple Five
Miami megamall

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Ep 160 – Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island

The owners of Wekiva Island stop by the studio to discuss their winter offerings at the famous eco-tourism spot in Seminole County. During Hour 1, Ken and Ed discuss the latest news including all of the D23 announcements that were recently made.

Recording Date: November 23, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

Important Links

Wekiva Island – Winter Wonderland

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Ep 159 – LIVE FROM IAAPA #IAE18 Day 4 as Pointe Orlando burns with Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlide

Ed holds down the fort at WPRK while Ken and Robert broadcast live from the press room at the IAAPA International Attractions Expo. The show begins with reports of a fire at Pointe Orlando and Ken keeps the listeners updated on the fire as the show progresses.

Guests on this very special remote episode include Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlides. Plus Robert returns to the airwaves after many months away. Robert, Ed, and Ken discuss their big takeaways from this year’s expo and why they think we’re entering a water park renaissance.

Recording Info: Recorded live on Friday, Nov 16, 2018

Special Guests and Links

Triotech

Feld Entertainment

ProSlides

OC Fire Dept info on Pointe Orlando

Orlando Tourist’s info on Pointe Orlando

IAAPA International Attractions Expo 2018 Trade Show Coverage

Day 1 – Roto, Chance Rides, and Dynamic Attractions

Day 2 – LEGOLAND, Oceaneering, 2getthere, Brass Ring Awards

Day 3 – Gravity Group, Aerophile, Hall of Fame Inductees, IAAPA’s new branding

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