March 23, 2018
Ep 134 – In the Loop’s Drew the Intern
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Drew the Intern of In The Loop stops by the studio to chat about his recent U.K. trip, the current theme park bubble, and that infamous In The Loop Crayola Experience video.
The latest news on Tomorrowland’s redo, Florida’s 2017 visitor numbers, and the future of one of Orlando’s most infamous dinner shows.
Recording Date: March 23, 2017 at WPRK’s Studio B.
Special Guest: Drew the Intern
Show Notes
Greyhound racing amendment moves forward Proposal 67 end it by 2020
Solar Bears playoff clincher is tonight
March 21, 2018
Ep 133 – Parking Fees vs Resort Fees with Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe
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We try catching up on the latest news with this episode. News includes a billion dollar upgrade coming to Royal Caribbean, the significance to the new name at Gary Goddard Design, a mystery around a deleted article on The Dis, and the big changes coming to Lowry Park Zoo.
Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe calls in to talk about the new parking fees at WDW, why Disney likely won’t be adding a resort fee, and her work on bringing light to these hidden fees.
Recording Date– March 16, 2018, in Studio B at WPRK Winter Park, FL
Special Guest– Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe
Show Notes
Gary Goddard leaves, Legacy Entertainment new name
DCL changes eastern Caribbean itinerary as islands still work to recover from Maria
Tomorrowland Expo party confirmed for MK
The Dis deleted an article on a mechanics death
Food prep employees at MCO picket
Vacation homes no longer pay school impact fees
Rocket launches at KSC might soon be 3x the current rate
Lowry Park Zoo renamed, announces major updates
Brevard Zoo announces inclusion plan for those with special needs, Jeff Corwin announces he’ll be visiting the zoo
Magic Sports and Entertainment district
March 15, 2018
Ep 132 – March News Round-Up
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It’s our monthly news round-up and it’s a doozy! New details on Universal’s Russian plans, the latest on the PeopleMover updates we broke 3 weeks ago, Brightline’s report card, the latest on Disney rumors, and tons of cruise news. It’s been a busy month since our last news round-up so this is a not to be missed episode!
Recording Date: March 9, 2018, in Studio B at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, Florida
Show Notes
New liquor law means more boozy cocktails for Orlando’s restaurant-goers
Brazil’s Senate Approves New Open Skies Agreement With United States
Record number of Brazilians heading to Orlando
Orlando Travel Academy gets an upgrade
NYC’s Cafe D’Avignon opening five outposts in Orlando
Orlando Starflyer to open in May
4DX Review of A Wrinkle in Time
Hard Rock HQ’s Orlando departure to result in 184 layoffs
Sands sells Pennsylvania casino
Universal moving ahead with Beijing, big projects in the works for Orlando
- Europe park scouting continues, is this the Moscow resort in a new location?
Brightline president: ‘Train ridership is 3 times what we expected’
Queen Latifah named Carnival Horizon godmother
Norwegian Cruise Line getting showcase terminal in Miami
Norwegian rescues woman on Bahamas cruise who fell overboard
Disney releases renderings of its latest cruise ships
New Swan & Dolphin hotel renderings released
Walt Disney World Might be Developing the Old River Country Site According to Permits Just Filed
Bonnet Creek Resorts To Receive New Signs
- New JW Marriott construction continues, should be visible from I-4 by mid to late-summer
Epcot might be getting a Mary Poppins dark ride
- Baxter’s Mary Poppins dark ride D23 video from 2016
- Brave was in the running for a dark ride
- Different than last year’s plans
Illuminations update is moving forward
Epcot’s Odyssey to become flex-space
Could Black Panther be coming to Disney World after all?
Could Indiana Jones be moving to DAK?
Tower of Terror updates expected
After more than two years of documentation Google finally unveils Street view from inside Disney parks. 2016 article | 2017 article
Coco won for Best Animated Feature and “Remember Me” won for Best Song.
Susan Arnold Named Lead Independent Director of Disney
Disney shareholders vote against CEO Iger’s pay package
Unions protest outside of Shareholders meeting for better pay
$2B overhaul coming to Disneyland Paris resort
March 14, 2018
Ep 131 – Scott Swenson talks SeaWorld Parks
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It’s a SeaWorld heavy show when Scott Swenson, former Director of Creative Services at Busch Gardens Tampa, stops by the studio to discuss his more than 20 years with the company. The first hour is filled with insider stories for the past twenty years at Busch Gardens Tampa including never before shared details on the beginning of Howl-O-Scream, the background to that well known photo of the Howl-O-Scream and Halloween Horror Nights teams joining together, plus a ton of stories from the early days of Rhino Rally and Akbar’s Adventure Tours. Hour Two is focused on the current company with Swenson’s reactions to the huge leadership shake-up currently happening at SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment.
Recording Date: Friday, March 2, 2018, in WPRK’s Studio B in Winter Park, Florida
Special Guest: Scott Swenson
March 12, 2018
Ep 130 – Ponte Health’s Vertical Medical City
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Ed and Ken are joined by the team behind one of the most ambitious developments in the history of Central Florida. Ponte Health is looking to be a true vertical city in downtown Orlando that would become a beacon for health research and practice. Today the developers give us a deep dive into their vision. We learn about the hydroponic gardens, the retail, and the research that is being proposed for this massive new tower.
The Gossip Line is also active with Ed giving new details on a ton of summer offerings headed to Walt Disney World including updates to one of the most iconic rides at Magic Kingdom.
Recording Date – February 23, 2018