January 4, 2017
Ep 88 – Gorillas and Volcanoes with Seth Kubersky
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Seth Kubersky stops by for this Christmas Eve’s eve special 3-hour episode of #OTRonFM. He talks about his new Universal Orlando guidebook, the ever-changing Orlando arts scene, and the fallout from the Christina Grimmie shooting.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Ed of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Online Trends Correspondent – Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest – Seth Kubersky
Recording Date- Dec 23, 2016 – Live on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park
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Important Links
Seth Kubersky’s Orlando Weekly articles
December 10, 2016
Ep 86 – Grassey talks about ALL the WDW rumors
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Tim Grassey of WDW Theme Parks sits down with Ken to talk about nearly every single WDW currently being tracked on his site. They go park by park to discuss the rumors.
A few quick rumors from UOR are also discussed but this is a WDW heavy episode.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Ed of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Online Trends Correspondent – Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest– Tim Grassey of WDWThemeParks
Recording Date- Nov 22, 2016
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November 19, 2016
OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 4 – accesso, Strike Force, and The Producers Group with Michael Muldoon
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For our final wrap-up episode of OTR at IAAPA we have Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation stop back by to share his thoughts on this year’s show. Ed and Ken review the VR experiences on the floor this year and we talk about the highlights from the various exhibitors. Michael talks about his first time trying a Nathan’s hot dog and Ken talks about Russian cotton candy.
We have three interviews to round out the week with. First up is accesso, a Lake Mary-based digital queuing and ticketing company famous for its Qbot. accesso has a brand new smart wearable, known as Prism, that will likely be seen in theme parks across the country in the coming years.
Then we have the Founder and Co-CEO of The Producers Group talk about their new dinner theater concept and why it might be successful when others are struggling.
And our very last interview of #IAE16 is with the VP of Sales at laser tag company Delta Strike. We’ll see our first local Delta Strike laser tag arena open next year as part of the Andretti Orlando entertainment center.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Ed of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Online Trends Correspondent – Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest– Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation
Recording Date- Nov 18, 2016
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Interviews Today-
Tara Morandi – VP of Marketing at accesso
Edward S Marks – Co-CEO and Founder at The Producers Group
Shane Zimmerman – VP of Sales at Delta Strike
November 18, 2016
OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 3- In The Loop’s Drew the Intern, Falcon’s Creative Group, and Ropes Course Inc.
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Drew the Intern from In The Loop stops by to join Ed, Robert, and Ken to talk about Day 3 at the International Attractions Expo. Today’s show focuses on the food vendors, the outdoor section and some of the challenges for media in covering such a massive event. The human powered snowcone machine, the Ninja Warrior course, inflatables and what Fun Spot will end up with are all mentioned.
Two interviews finish out today’s show. First up is Yvette Whittaker, Executive VP of Operations at Falcon’s Creative Group, talks about how to battle screen fatigue, why Falcon’s stays in Orlando and the role licensing has played at Falcon’s. Then Lori Gunthorp of Ropes Courses Inc. talks about the new course going in at the Andretti Karting FEC, the Christmas Eve accident at Artegon, and why ropes courses remain so popular.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Online Trends Correspondent – Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest– Drew of In The Loop
Recording Date- Nov 17, 2016
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Interviews Today-
Yvette Whittaker – Executive VP of Operations at Falcon’s Creative Group
Lori Gunthorp – Marketing Manager at Ropes Courses Inc