May 15, 2016
SEAS News Wire Ep 1
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In this first episode of the SEAS News Wire Brent, Jim, Andy and Ken cover all the news from SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment including the latest from Cobra’s Curse, Mako, the Seven Seas Food Festival, Abby’s Magic Weekends and more.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Jim of Wild Gravity Travels
- Brent of Wild Gravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Recording Date: 5-12-16
Music
Busch Gardens
SeaWorld Orlando
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Antonio
Sesame Place
May 10, 2016
Ep 73 – A Hotel Phoenix and Riverboat Nightmares
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The Punch List is filled with I-Drive news items including the latest on the sky-high proposal for Artegon. During the Main Event I-Drive hotelier, Micah Bass stops by to talk about the good and the bad of owning I-Drive’s only LGBT hotel and nightclub. News from Disney Springs, SeaWorld and Port Canaveral all comes up. Oh yeah, and showers in the VIP rooms. It’s a wild day on OTR
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robertof Mickey Updates
- Brianof Orlando Park Pass
- Jimof Wild Gravity Travels
- Andyof 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
Date of Recording: Punch List 5/9/16 | #OTRonFM 5/6/16
Punch List
DHS’s new entrance and interchange
Chinese trash Shanghai Disneyland before it even officially opens
Shanghai Disneyland’s new TRON coaster looks insane
Helipad proposed for Artegon. (One of 3 now proposed or under construction on I-Drive)
Andretti Karting indoor go-cart part of proposed FEC next door to Top Golf on Universal Blvd
Other Important Links
May 5, 2016
Ep 72 – Italy and the Big News
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We focus on three big announcements at OTR on today’s show before Jake gives trip report from his trip to Italy. Jim gives up the update from the Town Hall meeting at SeaWorld Orlando and Robert talks about the crazy new wedding option at Walt Disney World. Brian also gives us the latest on Kong while Ken and Andy talk about all the news from I-Drive and the area attractions.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of Wild Gravity 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
Date of Recording: 4/27/16 | 4/25/16
Orlando World Center Marriott gets a new GM
Loews Royal Pacific unveils updated hotel rooms
WDW is now offering in-park, daytime weddings at MK for $75K
Wilderness Lodge DVC cabanas now have a likely name and its linked the fish on the menu
Port Canaveral’s The Cove district but on the backburner after developer pulls out
April 26, 2016
Ep 71 – Forgetting the Summer to Awaken Fall
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Robert and Kevin Yee give insights into Disney World’s Awaken Summer media event. Ken, Jim and Andy talk about Ferarri World, NASCAR and a trainer being killed at a Florida zoo.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of Wild Gravity 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 Guest- Brendan Byrne
Recording Date: 4/22/2016
Music
Song One –Into the Unknown by Vexento
Song Two – Crystal Child by Vexento
Punch List
Ferrari World coming to North America- is it Orlando?
NASCAR The Cruise setting sail out of Miami – is this what the company needs to attract new fans?
Solar panels to provide shade in the preferred parking at LLF
Cuba allows Cuban born travelers on Cuba bound cruises
Central Florida Zoo broke ground on new black bear habitat
Tiger kills trainer at Palm Beach Zoo
Record attendance at Spring Training in Florida. More than 7K per game average, highest in over 100 yrs
Springhill Suites/ TownePlace Suites planned for Palm Parkway/Lake St
Events
April 30 – Science of Wine at OSC
April 21, 2016
Ep 70 – It’s a Great Big Beautiful Space
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On today’s show we’re joined by Brendan Byrne, 90.7 WMFE’s Space reporter. He shares his experiences from reporting on Kennedy Space Center and talks about the future of space tourism in the Central Florida market.
During the Punch List Andy and Jim talk about big news coming out Busch Gardens plus Clearwater Aquarium’s massive new expansion plans.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of Wild Gravity 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 Guest-Brendan Byrne
Recording Date: Main Event- 4/6/16 | Punch List- 4/13/16
Punch List
Adam Sandler IS NOT moving Melbourne Florida
I-Drive Bazaar (SW corner of SLR and I-Drive) could be rebuilt (Rich at OBJ reporting based on discussion filings)
Orlando’s hotel supply to increase by 2.8% in the next two years (45.6 mill room nights available in 2017)
Clearwater Marine Aquarium goes on the defensive about new expansion plans
Florida HQ’d Carnival Cruises to use reality shows, game shows to promote cruising
Legacy Florida money approved for Lake Apopka ($5 Mill per yr), Everglades ($200 Mill per yr)
North Florida’s Apalachicola River named the most endangered river in the nation
BGT closes Tidal Wave, is something new coming to Stanleyville?
Mako gift shop readies to open
Disney
Grand Florida gets new carpet, new $15 tour
Ample Hills Creamery coming to Disney’s Boardwalk resort
Olaf to begin meeting guests at DHS
Tower of Terror might be getting a bar and/or a Guardians of the Galaxy overlay
Disney Springs Town Center to open May 15