November 17, 2015
OTR at IAAPA IAE 2015 Day 1 – Falcon’s Creative Group & Oceaneering
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Interviews with Falcons Creative Group and Oceaneering + Analysis from all of the day’s news. Ken reviews the food, Jay talks about Cobra’s Curse and Robert shares what was shared the most on Twitter from Day 1 of the IAAPA International Attractions Expo 2015.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- 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: Nov 17, 2015
Music
News
Lightening Rod Press Conference– VR Google Cardboard,
Cloud Coaster – Extreme Engineering
Cobras Curse full layout– no dark ride scenes
Dynamic Attractions– Opening attractions development center in Orlando
Polercoaster– Nashville, Myrtle Beach. $50 Million, half the size
Triotech/Legoland Press Conference
Big Things on the floor this year-
VR
Photos- 360, booths,
Interviews
Interview 1 – Falcons Creative Group
Interview 2 – Oceaneering
November 16, 2015
Ep 54 – Joshua Wallack Talks Mangos, Skyplex and More
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Today we have a special interview with Joshua Wallack, the visionary behind Skyplex and Mango’s Orlando. He sits down with us to talk about the struggle to build Skyplex, the benefits to the community, the new parking garage plaza, and Mango’s (which will be the largest Latin club in the U.S.).
During a shortened Punch List Jay, Jake and Ken talk Universal, I-Drive and Mummies.
Don’t forget to tune in tomorrow through Friday for the latest IAAPA coverage.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- 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- Joshua Wallack of Mango’s and Skyplex
Recording Date: FM- 11-12-15 | Punch List 11-15-15
Music
Trends With Jake
- Trackers take a break after creepy message includes their private info
- Theme Park Review Robb mocks runDisney fans, twitter goes nuts (mention the OTR twitter poll)
- He later on sneaks’ beer bottles onto Rockin Roller Coaster
- An Epcot guest gets drunk, scales the Mexican pyramid
- The mainstream media tries to cover SEAS, gets its comically incorrect
Punch List
Mummies of the World exhibit at Orlando Science closing end of November
Rosen Shingle Creek announces 640 rooms, other new expansions
Beetlejuice at USF confirmed for Dec 3 permanent closure
Pets attraction coming to UOR?
Legoland Florida may soon be within the city limits if Winter Haven has its way
Ken thinks the SeaWorld Rescue ride is coming to Key West at SWO
B Resort rebrands American Q restaurant
Disney focused men’s clothing boutique Twenty Eight & Main opens at Disney Spring’s Marketplace Co-Op
Famed Disney imaginer Marty Sklar stopping by Disney Spring/DHS Nov 17, 18 for a book signing
DHS’s Jedi Training gets updates, new characters
Main Event
Mango’s Hollywood parking garage gets the green light after 2 year feud with nearby Golden Corral owner
WARNING- Static occurs 01:37:30 – 01:45:00 but still listen because it’s very good insights!
LET THE COUNTY KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF SKYPLEX!
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November 11, 2015
Ep 53 – Artegon Zombies and SEAS Prophets
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With breaking news coming out of runDisney, SEAS and I-Drive today’s podcast includes Jake talking about the ending of HHN, Kevin Yee covers the history of upcharge events at WDW and a special podcast exclusive interview with Andy of Theme Parks and Travels talking SEAS. The FM content includes the latest from Premier Exhibits and from Artegon. The I-Drive Vision Plan is also discussed in length on today’s show.
FM Content ends at 00:45:00
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- 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- Andy of Theme Parks & Travels
Recording Date: FM- 11-5-15 | Aftershow 11-9-15 | 11-10-15
Music
Punch List
- I-Drive Vision Plan. The BoC accepted the recommendations but made it clear that they are not adopting the recommendations. BCC Morning Session around the 01:20:00 mark.
- SEAS raises prices, unveils new logos for Cobras Curse & Mako, unveils plans for 2016.
- Twister closing
- Legendary Truth at HHN – Are these signs of the tech to come?
- Star Trek gets a new TV show, will an attraction come to Orlando?
- Crowne Plaza on Universal Blvd gets new management.
- Premier Exhibits buys Dinoking Tech. Will we see Dinoking exhibits in Orlando?
- Artegon announces the end of the cages, a new food court and new attractions
- Xero Gravity Sports Park land deal falls thru, new locations sought, but Kissimmee is very negative towards the project
- MargaritaVillage releases new details
- SunRail cancels late night train, adds mid-afternoon one
- New info on UCF’s proposed hotel
- Hunger Games, Fox announced new theme parks.
Trends Report with Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- HHN closing – huge crowds for final B&T
- Fear Factor Live is somehow, some reason going to reopen…
- Cell phone charging lockers installed near The Hulk at IOA
- Walls are up around former Lucy Tribute at USF, will be replaced with new Hello Kitty retail and M&G
- Walk The Moon concert taping for Nickelodeon HALO awards at UOR Nov 7. (Try to keep phrases that date it as minimal as possible)
- WDW’s former President, Meg Crofton (who retired earlier this year after a 35 yr career at Disney), was honored with a window on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.
“Center for Leadership Development & Mentoring”
- DHS expands the area of the park that opens prior to the morning rope drop.
- Disney has registered StarWarsLiveInConcert.com, many (including some members of OTR) think this points to a new Feld Entertainment show
- CMs begin training for Star Wars Launch Bay, it should open within the next few weeks
- Sunset Blvd’s Sunset Ranch goes down for a small update; Fairfax Fare adds burgers in the meantime
- Hollywood & Dine goes character dining all the time with “Minnie’s Seasonal Dine”
Nov 7 – Jan 3, 2016: Minnie’s Holiday & Dine Dinner
Jan 4, 2016 – March 20, 2016: Hollywood themed
March 21 – June 5, 2016: A celebration of Spring
June 6 – September 11, 2016: A beach-party blast for the Summer
September 12 – November 6, 2016: Enjoy a festive Halloween celebration
- Victoria and Albert’s updates the menu (10 course available throughout), seating updated (one elongated seating per night), Chef’s Table to get major update starting in Jan.
- Speaking of food and beverage WDW rolled out new RapidFill cups this week that feature new art. It is $16.99 for the length of your stay.
- Disney shows a perfect cross-promotion with a new viral video that has the emotions from Inside Out watching the new Star Wars trailer. It’s like a Pixar version of Mystery Science Theater 3000
The Bigger Picture with Kevin Yee
November 6, 2015
SideChat – Safety at HHN 25 with Derek Burgan, Gregory Ryan and Mr Brian
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This special SideChat Roundtable features Derek Burgan, Gregory Ryan, Mr Brian and Ken discussing safety at Halloween Horror Nights 25 at Universal Studios Orlando. The conversation includes the recent rash of media coverage, the in-park experiences for each other them and what they think should change before next year. While the topic is a serious one the conversation is kept light.
Show Notes
Recording Date- Nov 3, 2015
Hosts and Guests-
::A Sample of HHN 25 Scare Actor Coverage by Central Florida’s Mainstream Media::
Orlando Weekly – Nov 4 – Attacks on scare actors are out of control this year; here’s a nine-step plan to make Halloween Horror Nights safer for everyone
WKMG 6 – Oct 29 – 2 arrested in Halloween Horror Nights attacks reported at Universal
Orlando Sentinel – Oct 29 – Universal ‘scare actors’ tell horror stories of abuse
WKMG 6 – Oct 27 – Halloween Horror Nights actors quit after being attacked
Behind The Thrills – Oct 26 – Is Halloween Horror Nights safe? An open letter to scareactors and fans
Theme Park Insider – Oct 26 – Harassment Claims Fuel Debate about Employee Safety at Theme Parks’ Halloween Events
Central Florida Future – Oct 26 – Student scare actors at Universal’s HHN share stories
November 3, 2015
Ep 52 – Banks Lee Talks DHS, the future of I-Drive and HHN
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This week Banks Lee of Attractions Magazine calls in to chat about the sudden closure of 7220 I-Drive, safety at HHN, the future of DHS and more. During the FM segment Robert and Ken talk I-Drive NASCAR’s new partnership with the Orlando Magic, the new Orlando Pride soccer team and the James Beard chef who’s headed to Disney Springs.
Jake talks about Bill & Ted, a new indoor snow ski simulator center in town and Tiffany’s crazy concert at Epcot’s Food & Wine.
During the Aftershow Mr. Brian joins the show to talk the future of iFly and Pointe Orlando. What’s happening at the corner of I-Drive and Universal Blvd also comes up. And the latest details from Port Canaveral are discussed. Then Ken gives the very latest on the World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Mr Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
- Special Guest- Banks Lee of Attractions Magazine
Recording Date: FM- 10-28-15 | Aftershow 11-2-15
Music
The Punch List
I-Drive
Orlando Eye closes for nearly a week
Magic, IDrive Nascar announce new partnership
iFly announces new location in between Wonder Works and Icebar. No word on what that means for the current location.
OTR’s tweets about Hawaiian Rumble
- iFly permit tweet
- Videos One | Two
Dubai Skydive plans new indoor skydiving at I-Drive 360
Stabbing in parking lot near International Drive’s Howl at the Moon
Volcano Island mini golf owner’s odd Youtube video
World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s
- Ken’s Periscope/Katch video
- Photos One | Two |Three
Fun Spot’s Skycoaster lighting
WDW
Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless (6X James Beard award winner) confirmed to be opening new restaurant at Disney Springs. Scott Joseph has been reporting since late 2014.
Permits show new entrance, expansion areas for DHS.
- Sunset Ranch at DHS behind construction walls. (What will the update see?)
- Disney Dish with Jim Hill Nov 1, 2015 show
UOR
Universal theme parks have their highest attendance ever.
Safety of Scare Actors at HHN. Drunks, wild guest. What can be done to keep HHN under control?
Space Coast
Port Canaveral announces its slowing down cargo rail project
Port Canaveral terminal upgrades
Other Local Tourism
OCSC announces new details on Orlando Pride. 1500 season tickets sold, 3 new celebrity players.
Tampa Bay Rays get out of Tropicana contract, can now look for new stadium home outside of Tampa Bay.
- Orlando Rays Minor League team moved away in 2004
- Orange County rejected Yankees ballpark plan in 2011.
SunRail gets DOT approval for MCO leg (Still won’t open until 2020)
The Florida Aquarium starts construction on new events center.
Holy Land Experience gets more lights and mirrors
Central Florida Zoo changes expansion focus
Trending This Week
Indoor snow skiing coming to Winter Park
Fun Spot Kissimmee has a black out Monday. It lasted about an hour, no reports of stranded riders.
Film crew at the Sunday, Oct 25 Bill and Ted
Tiffany stopped by Epcot’s Food & Wine. Everyone is talking about her cover of Guns and Roses “Sweet Child of Mine.”
Custom Magicbands will soon be available (in a new Tomorrowland station)
Ahead of Shanghai Disneyland’s opening next year farmers in Shanghai welcomed Mickey Mouse this week with forming the famous cartoon star in a rice field.
A sinkhole opened up on the Maitland I-4 off ramp Monday swallowing the front end of a car.
Daytona International Speedway shares new aerial shots of Daytona Rising. Less than 75 days until it’s finished.
Screenshots of an AP survey asks how interested they would be in “Upgrading paper annual passes to plastic.”
Deadline gave new details, including who’s writing, the Tower of Terror feature film by Disney