Orlando Tourism Report

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

November 17, 2016

OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 2 – Forrec, SEGA, Brass Ring Awards

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On Day 2 of the #IAE16 we hit up press conferences for Andretti Karting, CAVU, Dynamic Attractions, Cloud Coaster and more. Plus Ken and Jim talk about DOF Hurricane VR simulator, the VR Coaster at Fun Spot, who is actually buying all these ziplines and the Brass Ring 2016 Awards. We have interviews with Justin Burke of SEGA on what went into reviving the popular Daytona racing game and Ken sits down with Gordon Dorret, the CEO and President of international design firm Ferrec.

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

Recording Date- Nov 16, 2016

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Interviews Today-

Justin Burke, Sales and Marketing Manager at Sega Amusements Europe

Gordon Dorret, CEO and President of Ferrec

November 16, 2016

OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 1 – SeaWorld + First Reactions with Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation

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IAAPA #IAE16 Day One Episode. We cover the big news of the day including the press conferences from SeaWorld, Triotech, and Zamperla. Plus thoughts on the opening ceremonies, the food scene in 2016 and what the general feel on the floor this year is. VR is big yet again and so are water rides.

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 Guests

Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation

Recording Date- Nov 15, 2016

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Interviews Today-

Brian Marrow, ‎VP Theme Park Experience Design, of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment

November 13, 2016

Ep 85- Wallack Weighs In

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Today we take a bit more of a serious tone when Joshua Wallack, of Mango’s and Skyplex, stops by to talk about the recent news. He dives into all of the news in a one-on-one interview with Ken. Trump’s impact on tourism, how the Pulse shooting helped design Skyplex and what the next big trend is in tourism are all discussed. IAAPA predictions, Star Wars at DHS, the epic McDonald’s and more are brought up in this heartfelt post-election interview.

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