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
Other Important Links
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
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
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
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
Wallack’s I-Drive projects move forward
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