May 14, 2015
Ep 31 – Building Furniture and Not Dying With Dutch Lombrowski
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Today Dutch Lombrowski of the Mighty Men of Mouse stops by to chat with the guys. He shares his thoughts on recent Disney news, what he would like to see at Walt Disney World and his overall impressions on Orlando. Casinos, lawsuits, Publix and Taco Bell are all brought up (we’ll let you guess who mentioned the last one).
Show Info
Recorded on April 28, 2015
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- Special Guest- Dutch Lombrowski
Show Notes
Might Men of Mouse Draft episode
Dutch Wants These at WDW = Coffee Milk, Eataly
Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs
Dutch- “I don’t see a Publix coming to Disney Springs.”
Ken then reminds us he’s a couch surfer. Go ahead, crash on his couch.
Wesley M James on Might Men of Mouse
Ken Recommends- Altamonte Picture Show
Kyle has yet to finish his IKEA furniture
Dutch Recommends- Save Tomorrowland | Ep 202 of MMOM
Tokyo Disneyland expansion plans
Ken Recommends- OBJ’s recent article with Maglev
Dutch Recommends- The Yacht and Beach Club
Artegon Marketplace’s Xmas Eve Accident
Ken is sad because handkerchiefs weren’t dropped in Tallahassee
Dutch Recommends- Married to the Mouse
May 6, 2015
SideChat 10 – Dutch, Sharks and Blockbusters
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On today’s SideChat Banks Lee joins Jay and Ken to geek out this summer’s upcoming blockbuster movies including Sharknado 3 (which Banks makes a cameo in). Disney Spring’s The Boathouse, the summer dance party at Typhoon Lagoon and Dutch Lombrowski all come up in conversation.
Show Info
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Recording Dates
- Interview – 4-25-2015 (Check out the rest of the interview on Ep 30)
Show Notes
Sharknado 3 (July 22)
Banks- “I’m willing to bet that half of [Sharknado 3] will be set in Universal Orlando.”
Bruce the Shark will be in the movie!
Dutch’s 2 hour drive to MK- How far are you willing to drive for an hour in Magic Kingdom?
Tomorrowland (May 22)
Brad Bird’s tweet regarding the trashcan
Jurassic World (June 12)
Teen Beach 2: Beach Party at Typhoon Lagoon
Boathouse on Attractions – The Show
Ken Recommends- Do the Swan Boats at Lake Eola
Banks- The Boathouse is a place where you go once in a while, it’s not for regular dining at.
April 27, 2015
Ep 30 – Summer 2015 Outlook with Banks Lee
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On today’s show Banks Lee joins us to discuss the Summer 2015 Outlook. We discuss Legoland, I-Drive 360 and Uncle Lou’s odd Ebay listings. Before Banks joins us Kyle and Ken cover the Punch List with a conversation about area apartments, timeshares and reality shows staring Jackie Siegel.
Show Info
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Recording Dates
- Punch List – 4-23-2015
- Interview – 4-25-2015
Show Notes
Punch List
Apartments mentioned on today’s show
- Sea Isle
- Courtney at Universal Blvd
- Integra Cove
- Altis on Sand Lake
- Steelhouse
- The Plaza on University
- NORA
- The Sevens
I-Drive
- McDonalds is moving next door
- SLR/I-Drive pedestrian overpass (none of the stuff Ken said lines up with anything officially announced…)
Other local tourism news
- McDonald’s by UCF gets touch screen ordering
- Kyle Mentions- An indoor event complex with an indoor theme park
- LBV Outlets are adding 110,000sq ft
- Westgate Town Center readies to open
- Siegal’s are going on WifeSwap!
- Marriott Executive condos in Tampa’s Channelside
Main Event
Interview with Banks Lee
5 Takeaways from the interview
- Even Banks is getting tired of waiting for Universal to announce Kong
- Banks likes how SeaWorld responded to the coaster rumors and believes Universal could learn from it
- SeaWorld can become more than a sea life attraction if they build the next coaster properly
- Gator Spot at Fun Spot might be the breakout attraction this summer
- Locals are going to I-Drive, now the attractions there need to respond with annual passes for locals
April 24, 2015
Ep 29 – Mid-Atlantic Fender Bender with a Big Pile of Dirt
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On today’s show we have an incredible interview with a Dawn Sabato of 7220 I-Drive (Home of CSI: The Exhibit, Consumed by Art and the new Leonardo da Vinci exhibit). She shares the latest details on the new da Vinci exhibit plus what it took to get the exhibit here all the way from Austria. She also shares her experiences with being one of the local attractions in the shadow of the Big 3.
On the Punch List today Ken and Kyle talk about the latest SWO rumors, give new details on the Sand Lake Road McDonalds that just announced a major update and give insights what they think of the latest Disney rumors. The cruise industry, scuba diving and the I-4 Ultimate Project are all included as well.
Show Info
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Hosts
Special Guest- Dawn Sabato
Recording Dates
- Punch List – 4-23-2015
- Interview – 4-21-2015
Show Notes
Punch List
Florida is #1 in Cruise Industry
Norwegian Cruise Lines to offer free drinks on select cruises
Disney Cruise Line’s announce major new additions (Star Wars, Wreck-It Ralph, etc.)
Orlando United’s SWO restaurant rumor
Deerfield Beach’s very odd artificial reef
Man pees in Hard Rock Hotel ice machine
Main Event
Interview with Dawn Sabato of EMS Exhibits (CSI: The Experience, Consumed By Art, Our Body, etc.)
5 Takeaways from the Interview
- All the exhibits at 7220 will be evolving and changing over the next few years
- EMS plans to stay in the Orlando market and is willing to change to do it
- Special events will play a role in 7220’s future
- Options for multiple ages and demographics are important in the Orlando market
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to retail on I-Drive
April 22, 2015
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Denise of MouseSteps.com
We recently were able to grab a few minutes with Denise of Mouse Steps. She gave us some insights into where she sees Orlando evolving and what the future of Disney World will be. If you’re unfamiliar Mouse Steps is a one stop shop for all things Disney related. From movie reviews to walking trails at the World Mouse Steps is the perfect site. They also feature the very latest in Disney World news; including ride closures and restaurant reviews.
OTR- What should the theme be for Universal Orlando’s next resort?
D@MS- I would personally like to see character themed suites for a full resort, like the higher end Minion Suites. For anyone who hasn’t seen them, there is one room that is elegant, and then a very nicely themed bedroom for kids (or kids at heart).
OTR- What do you see as being the likely next big construction project coming to Magic Kingdom?
D@MS- I would be surprised to see any big construction coming to the Magic Kingdom anytime soon. Between Downtown Disney (Disney Springs), Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and hopefully a makeover at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I think Disney has a pretty full plate. I would rather see Epcot get a few new countries or attractions. The Magic Kingdom just went through several years of changing Fantasyland, so I just don’t see anything big happening now.
OTR- What will Future World be in 15 years?
D@MS- I don’t expect Future World to change that much in 15 years. It would be nice to have a makeover for Universe of Energy, and to have Wonders of Life open all year round with attractions. The Imagination pavilion could use a massive overhaul too.
OTR- What is the next step for Central Florida’s sports tourism industry
D@MS- I would like to see a major league baseball team for Orlando.
OTR- Short and sweet! I like that. And one last question here.What is one non-touristy thing that everyone who visits Orlando should see or do?
D@MS- We have a lot of semi-touristy things to do here. Lakeridge Winery in Clermont would be one. There are a ton of restaurants and some things to do in the Winter Park area. Kings Bowl on I-Drive is fun and has great food. There is always something to do here, in or out of the theme parks.