August 24, 2016
Ep 80 – Chef Eric Talks Taste of the Nation 2016
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Chef Eric, Director of Restaurant Operations at the Orlando World Center Marriott, stops by Studio B to discuss Taste of the Nation Orlando with us. While the majority of the conversation is focused on this fantastic local fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank, Florida Impact and Coalition for the Homeless Chef Eric also took the time to help celebrate the growing local foodie scene that Taste of the Nation helps showcase.
As one of the lead Chefs at the largest Marriott property in the world Chef Eric is tasked with overseeing 8 restaurants and staff over 400. Together they help create flawless experiences for guests at the resort. This is showcased at Taste of the Nation better than anywhere else. The event fills one of the largest, non-columned ballrooms in the nation with the some of the biggest local talent for a night not to be forgotten all with proceeds going to help alleviate local issues.
Taste of the Nation Orlando, now in its 27th year, will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott this Saturday, August 27th from 6:45p.m to 10p.m. Tickets are $150.
Show Info
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
- Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guests
- Chef Eric, Director of Restaurant Operations at the Orlando World Center Marriott
Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday August 5th, 2016.
Music- Song One
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July 28, 2016
Ep 79 – Orlando’s Own Brexit
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On today’s show Ken, Robert and Ed are joined in Studio B by Simon and Susan Veness of Veness Travel Media. Simon is the author of ‘The Brits Guide to Orlando,’ the best-selling guide of its kind in the U.K. Simon and Susan discuss their observations in the changing demographics of Orlando tourism and how the larger trends in Florida are affecting it. Brexit and changes to the OCSC are both discussed in detail.
Show Info
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
- Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guests
Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday July 7th, 2016.
Music- Song One
Important Links-
Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World
OTR Ep 28 – Floating Cars Get Across The Pond
British American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
Nickelodeon promotes Experience Design execs
Lake Eve Resort on I-Drive sold
MK gets Auto-PhotoPass photo stations
UOR tests out VR with Hulk experience
July 13, 2016
Episode 78 – Ron Schneider Breaks The Silence
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Today we come back from our break with a round-up of the news. Then during the Main Event we have the original Dreamfinder, Ron Schneider, join us to chat about Walt’s Frozen Head, his views on Orlando tourism and the future of the industry.
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
- Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Recording Date: Punch List- June 27, 2016 | Main Event- July 1, 2016
Music: Song One
Punch List
WDW
Beaches reopen with fences after gator attack
Port Orleans food court to get updated
V&A’s Scott Hunnell is promoted to GF Exec. Chef
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique gets a new location
More WDW restaurants test walk-in availability
Universal
Not long until Sapphire Falls opens
Other
SeaWorld address sea pens during investor call
Port Canaveral goes up on parking
Hyatt House announced for Caravan Court (136,160 sq ft, 168 rooms, on-site restaurant)
I-Drive plaza sells, redevelopment likely
Westgate Standoff causes ripple effects
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June 15, 2016
Ep 77 – #OTRonFM with World of Micah + Disney Bloggers Get Documented
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Today we open with some remarks about the events of the last week here in Orlando. Then we go to two different #OTRonFM episodes plus we have a never before heard Bigger Picture with Kevin Yee about the 5th gate rumors at WDW. In the first #OTRonFM interview, we sit down with local YouTube celebrity Micah of World of Micah. He talks about his channel, his personal plunge story and tells us about his days at WDW. Then we have Tony, the director of the brand new Dream Finders documentary. We get the inside scoop on what it was like to walk around WDW with the likes of Lou Mongello, Ron Schneider, Ricky Brigante, Kenny the Pirate and JeniLynn Knopp.
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
- Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Recording Date: Intro- 06/12/16 | #OTRonFM with Micah 06/03/16 | #OTRonFM with Dream Finders 06/10/16
Important Links
One Orlando Fund to help our community recover from the Pulse nightclub attack
June 12, 2016
SEAS News Wire Ep 2 – Diving In For A Night in Summer (Recorded 5-30-16)
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In SEAS News Wire Episode 2 (June 1) the crew talks Kids Bop at Sesame Place, Summer Nights at the various SEAS parks and ride construction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Andy gives a trip report from BGW’s Food and Wine Event and the guys compare SheiKra to Griffon. It’s a news filled episode with plenty of rabbit trails. In the end everyone agrees on the important things; like the Taco Bell near SeaWorld Orlando is the best Taco Bell.
Hosts
Recording Date: 5-30-16
Music
Show Notes
BGT
- Summer Nights starts 6/24
- Park staying open until midnight Fridays and Saturdays this year
- Bad idea given all the rain outs last yr?
- Park staying open until midnight Fridays and Saturdays this year
- Cobras Curse Dates/ opening moved
- Name a sloth vote via Facebook page
- Lily, which means “majesty and honor”
- Iris, which means “hope and friendship”
- Yiscel, which means “beautiful girl” and is in honor of Yiscel Yanguez, the co-founder of APPC (Panamerican Conservation Association), who personally rescues, rehabilitates, and releases sloths as well as other naïve wildlife in Panama.
SWO
- SEAWORLD RECEIVES THREE MANATEES FOR CRITICAL CARE:
BOAT-STRICKEN MANATEE MOTHER, HER DEPENDENT CALF AND AN ORPHANED MANATEE- After presumed boat strike, manatee mother-and-calf pair is transported to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation along with an orphaned manatee; health improving after just one week
- Mako Media Day 6/9
- Summer Nights returning 6/18
- Notable absence of Light up the night on show schedule
- Only noted on one event page of a nighttime shamu spectacular
- Could there be a new show coming?
- Why?
- Notable absence of Light up the night on show schedule
Sesame
- Kidz Bop Live 6/4 and 6/5
- Oscar the Grouch bday party 6/4 and 6/5
- Storybook weekend 6/11 and 6/12
- Bert and Ernie’s Beach Bash 6/11 and 6/12
SWSD
- Summer Celebration select dates now- 9/5
- Light up the night
- SeaLions Tonight
- Miss this in ORL
SWSA
- Discovery Point Opening Pictures
- Thoughts?
- Summer Nights Daily 6/11 through 8/14
- Water Ski Show
- Kids Area Block Party
- Light up the night
BGW
- Invadr
- Update on theme parks and travels
- Gwazi trains
- Daily operation
- Food Wine Festival Starting more in main event:
Main events:
Andy TR from bgw food and wine
Attraction comparison part 1 stats via rcdb
SheiKra vs. Griffon
SheiKra 5/21/2005
Length: 3,188 ft
Height: 200 ft
Inversions: 1
Speed: 70 mph
Duration: 2:20
Max Vertical Angle: 90°
Elements: 200 ft tall Chain Lift Hill
145 ft tall Immelmann
138 ft tall Hill
Tunnel
Splash Effect
Cost: $13,500,000 USD
Trains: 3 cars per train. Riders are arranged 8 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train.
Griffon 5/18/2007
Length: 3,108 ft
Height: 205 ft
Inversions: 2
Speed: 71 mph
Duration: 3:00
Max Vertical Angle: 90°
G-Force: 4.0
Elements: 205 ft tall Chain Lift Hill
Immelmann
Hill with a 130 ft drop at 90°
Immelmann
Splash Effect
Capacity: 1,400 riders per hour
$15,600,000 USD
Trains: 3 cars per train. Riders are arranged 10 across in a single row for a total of 30 riders per train.