December 1, 2018
Ep 161- Planes, Trains, and Cruise Ships (plus a megamall)
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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
November 30, 2018
Ep 160 – Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island
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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
November 16, 2018
Ep 159 – LIVE FROM IAAPA #IAE18 Day 4 as Pointe Orlando burns with Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlide
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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
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
November 15, 2018
#OTRatIAAPA #IAE18 Trade Show Day 3 – Gravity Group, Aerophile, Hall of Fame Inductees, IAAPA’s new branding, and more
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Ed and Ken discuss Day 3 of the Attractions Expo Trade Show. Ed talks about the Rabbids concept by Triotech and Ubisoft. Ken says it’s not the year of VR but the year of partnerships and in a field with plenty of competition Falcon’s Creative Group definitely had the biggest. He also discusses that while VR is still at the event its role in it looks to be changing.
Ken gives an overview of the IAAPA events not covered yet on the show including the Hall of Fame inductees, the Applause Award winner, IAAPA’s new officers and board members, and the brand new IAAPA branding. He also explains why a set of roller coasters announced for New Jersey might be an indication of new rides headed to Florida.
Interviews include Aerophile and a unique interview with Gravity Group discussing the material they are most familiar with.
Recording Time Stamp: 8:30 PM on November 14, 2018. Interviews were recorded on Tuesday, Nov 12.
Important Links and Today’s Guests
IAAPA Names Officers and New Board Members for 2019
IAAPA Previews New Global Brand at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018
November 14, 2018
#OTRatIAAPA #IAE18 Trade Show Day 2 – LEGOLAND, Oceaneering, 2getthere, Brass Ring Awards
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Ed and Ken discuss all the news from Day 2 of the IAAPA Attractions Expo Trade Show. Press events from the day include the Brass Ring Awards, which included numerous Florida winners. FELD announces they’re wanting to expand their IPs beyond arena shows and hint at a Monster Jam roller coaster. Falcon’s Creative Group announces a new partnership with PBS. Ken and Ed discuss what this new PBS Experience will likely be.Interviews include a Master Builder from Merlin discussing the new Leogland Florida land and Oceaneering/2GetThere.
Recording Time Stamp: 10 PM on November 14, 2018. Legoland interview recorded on Nov. 14, Oceaneering/2GetThere interview recorded on Nov. 13
Today’s Guests-
Merlin Magic Making/Legoland
- Jason Miller- Master Model Builder
- Bill Bunting- Director, Business Development, Entertainment Systems
- Robbert Lohmann – Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder at 2getthere
A Monster Jam concept presented by FELD
The Science section of the PBS Experience
REVO-GT driverless automated guided vehicle
REVO-GT driverless automated guided vehicle