Orlando Tourism Report

April 14, 2016

Ep 69 (Full Show) – Plunging With Derek’s Underlings and Other Adult Content

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Jim shares breaking news out of SeaWorld Orlando regarding the future of the dolphins. Lots of new items coming out of WDW. Then during the Main Event MegADis shares her Florida Plunge story and why she calls Derek Burgan her Overlord.

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- Meg Temple

Recording Date: Main Event- 4/4/16 | Punch List- 4/1/16, 4/6/16

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Punch List

SeaWorld Orlando’s Dolphin Cove Update

Coral Reef begins testing late night reservations, allowing guests to dine in Epcot until 9:30 PM

Muppets could be getting their own themed area at DHS

New details on Tiffins at DAK

Wallack’s I-Drive projects move forward

Visit Florida gets reviewed

Back to the Future in Japan is closing

April 13, 2016

Ep 69- Plunging with Derek’s Underlings and Other Adult Content

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Jim shares breaking news out of SeaWorld Orlando regarding the future of the dolphins. Lots of new items coming out of WDW. Then during the Main Event MegADis shares her Florida Plunge story and why she calls Derek Burgan her Overlord.

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- Meg Temple

Recording Date: Main Event- 4/4/16 | Punch List- 4/1/16, 4/6/16

Music: Song 1 | Song 2

Punch List

SeaWorld Orlando’s Dolphin Cove Update

Coral Reef begins testing late night reservations, allowing guests to dine in Epcot until 9:30 PM

Muppets could be getting their own themed area at DHS

New details on Tiffins at DAK

Wallack’s I-Drive projects move forward

Visit Florida gets reviewed

Back to the Future in Japan is closing

April 5, 2016

SideChat – Downtown Drinks with Rene of Hanson’s Shoe Repair

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Today we have a SideChat with Rene of the V Group. Rene designed the beverage program and oversees the daily operations at Hanson’s Shoe Repair and Herman’s Loan Company.

Rene stopped by WPRK to DJ during a recent late night session. Ken used this time to annoy Rene with questions about Orlando’s drinking scene and the recent rise of craft cocktails.

Recording Date: 2-29-16

Music: Song 1 | Song 2

V Group

Hanson’s Shoe Repair

WPRK

March 29, 2016

Ep 68 – Big Tourism, Local Science

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Jeannine of the Orlando Science Center shares details on how this local educational museum stays relevant in one of the most competitive markets for families in the nation. Details are given on updates to events, exhibits and future plans.

During the Punch List Jim and Ken talk about Disney World’s latest hard ticket events, Legoland’s announcements and rules bloggers should follow. The show starts with a rumor regarding Attractions Magazine and ends with an update to Kong.

Note- There is an unusual amount of static in today’s episode.

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 –Jeannine of the Orlando Science Center

Recording Dates: Jeannine’s Interview – 3/15/16 | Punch List – 3/25/16

Music: Song One Song Two Song Three

Punch List

I-Drive

Epic McDonald’s Grand Opening

iSquare had 2^nd hearing

Uniq hotel seeks entitlements

Hawaiian Rumble mini golf demo begins

DRIP has local art night

Around Town

IOA approves 2^nd terminal and tram

ASH opening in Mills50, chef de cuisine from Hell’s Kitchen

Legoland has 5 big announcements-

Beach Retreat Hotel
Ninjago
Summer fireworks
Waterpark
4D movie

Disney

Epcot VP moves to Hong Kong

Haunted Mansion surprise package

Preferred Parking testing at MK, Epcot

Port Orleans gets a pool upgrade

Club Villain extended…again

New Indiana Jones film coming in 2019

Planet Hollywood Observatory renderings

Universal

Toothsome Chocolate Factory & Savory Feast Emporium

Rumor- UOR looking at new Xmas entertainment

The Walking Dead coming to USH year-round

Other News

Gambling deal died in Florida Senate (Sun Sentinel’s take on it)

Angry Birds inks deal with Madame Tussauds London

Dinosaur Planet theme park coming to Bangkok

Ep 67 – SEAS Orca Reactions from Eric Davis, Safari Mike and Erin Sullivan

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SeaWorld announced a major change in the brand late last week that includes the ending of the orca breeding program. SeaWorld’s unofficial ambassador Eric Davis calls in to give his take on the news and the fan community’s reaction to the news. Safari Mike stops in to talk about what this decision at SeaWorld means for the aquarium and zoo community. Erin Sullivan, the former Editor of Orlando Weekly and, for a short time, the San Antonio Current. Erin talks about the how the local communities in Orlando and San Antonio reacted to the news. Jim and Andy give their insights into the news including what this means for the nearby SeaLife Aquarium.

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