May 31, 2017
Ep 108 – Ringling’s last curtain call
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Former Ringling employee Chad Ridge joins us to discuss the final curtain call of Ringling Brothers. He shares stories of his time on the train with Ringling Brothers and his life story with the circus. It’s an emotional episode with lots of great behind the scenes stories.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Recording Date- May 19, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Special Guest: Chad Ridge of Supersize Orlando
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May 25, 2017
Ep 107- Matt Roseboom Goes To Pandora
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The guys chat about their latest adventures with trip reports on everything from jet skiing in Bay Lake to beach rave in St. Pete. Then Matt Roseboom of Attractions Magazine gives us an insider look into the Pandora media preview at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Recording Date- May 5, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon) | Interview with Matt Roseboom- May 3, 2017
Special Guest: Matt Roseboom of Attractions Magazine
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Enzian expansion takes another step forward
The Florida Foxes with Ken at Frontera Cocina
Robert recommends Dumplings and Noodle Bar at the Florida Mall
May 18, 2017
Ep 106 – Fringe, Art, Fish and more with Denna Beena
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Orlando is home to the longest running Fringe Festival in the nation. We sit down with a local art expert, Denna Beena, to discuss Fringe, the local art scene, and how it all ties back into the larger tourism community.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Recording Date- May 12, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Special Guest: Denna Beena
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May 17, 2017
Ep 105- Ken and Ed Do the News plus some clarifications on Ripley’s
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Ken and Ed sit down to do a quick run-through of all the latest news and rumors. Lots of talk about Disney World and what to expect over the next few years. Ken gets emotional over fireworks and Ed asks why Ripley’s has so much land they own in the tourist district.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Recording Date- April 28, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
- Holiday Inn Club Vacations starts $16M expansion to Cape Canaveral resort
- Ritz Carlton planning $6.6 million upgrade
- Tampa Bay History Center grows up and out, stays on track with $11M expansion
- Ferrari brand to grace Norwegian Joy race track
- SeaWorld San Diego’s polar bear dies unexpectedly
- Star Wars hotel rumor causes internet frenzy
- No fines issued after OSHA investigation into Cirque du Soleil at Disney Spring performer’s fall
- Freeform Makes Major Announcements at Upfront Presentation
- Emirates scales back flights, including Orlando routes, citing Trump policies in part
- Character Changes at Walt Disney World including Moana moving to MK
- Rumor- Moana themed roller coaster attraction coming to MK
- Orlando airport shuttle breakdown impacted 14,000, officials say
- BOGO Fun Card Deal Ending Soon at Busch Gardens Tampa
- Disney princesses get drunk, twerk in ‘Disenchanted’
- Disney Ranked as the World’s Most Successful Licensor
- Orca at SeaWorld San Antonio gives birth to last baby
- SeaWorld San Diego ending nightly fireworks, neighbors rejoice
- First permits for HHN 2017 pulled
- Major Tomorrowland update rumored, including up to 4 new rides and new music loops
- RUMOR: New Menu Coming to Sci-Fi Dine In Restaurant ~ Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” will have its world premiere at Shanghai Disneyland
- Amenities expansion underway at HGVC’s Las Palmeras hotel on Universal Blvd
- With Incredibles Dance Party gone Mr Incredible is now meeting guests at MK
- Wild rumor of a new haunted mansion themed restaurant coming to MK
- Ripley’s moves forward with one of its two local projects
- 8 new improvement districts on 192
- Tavares might be getting a train after all
- Mickey Mouse mouse ears looking celebration cakes debut at WDW
May 9, 2017
Ep 104- I-Drive NASCAR and so can you!
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Robert and Ken visit the famous I-Drive NASCAR indoor karting experience and then have the crew stop by for a special episode of OTR. This episode includes a full hour of exclusive podcast content never heard before + one hour of #OTRonFM content from the April 21st episode. Hear as everyone talks about their favorite memories of old school I-Drive, what makes NASCAR such a huge brand, and why I-Drive NASCAR is here to stay.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Recording Date- March 31, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
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