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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May 8, 2017
Ep 103- Busch Gardens History-apalooza
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Grab your favorite sample of a Busch beer, find some shade, and enjoy this history filled episode of #OTRonFM. Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez joins the guys to discuss his new Images of America book all about Busch Gardens Tampa. We start with the earliest days of gardens that sprung up beside the brewery and work our way through history to the coaster mecca it is today. We discuss Dwarf Village, the giant pandas, the monorail, and more in this wild episode of #OTRonFM
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
Special Guest-
Recording Date- April 7, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
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April 23, 2017
Ep 102 – Boats, Coffins, and Bands
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You’ve seen them speeding around Bay Lake with parasailers, tubers, and others. We sit down with Julie of the Sammy Duval Water Sports Center at the Contemporary resort. We hear about what it takes to run Disney World’s famous parasailing experiences. Second half of the show we begin with an interview with Van’s Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. We discuss the entertainment – social awareness balance that edutainment is trying to find these days.
We talk chickens, tubing, coffin experiences, and Kava.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jakeof Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest- Julie of Sammy Duval’s
Recording Date- March 31, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
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April 18, 2017
Ep 101 – Joshua Wallack gives us a sky high update and then talks politics
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Joshua Wallack stops by the studio to give us an update on all of his projects. Lots of brand new details on Hogan’s Beach Shop, the Hollywood Plaza entertainment complex, and what’s next for the Skyplex project. We get new details on the funding behind Skyplex and why rooftop hotel was cut from the plans.
Ed calls in from Star Wars Celebration and gives us a trip report from the new dinner theater event at Sapphire Falls.
It’s a great episode for those who love I-Drive!
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jakeof Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest- Joshua Wallack
Recording Date- April 14, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)