March 22, 2016
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.
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
Interview One
Recorded 3-18-16
Orlando Weekly’s Blackfish piece
Interview Two
Recorded 3-19-16
OTR Ep 42 – Safari Mike Hopes For A Train But Not For a Monkey Island
Interview Three
Recorded 3-20-16
OTR – Ep 19 – Interviews with Eric Davis and Frank Torres
Ep 49 – The Big Blue Super Long Whale of Show With Eric Davis
March 15, 2016
Ep 66 – Robert Moves In at WDW
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Robert gives us a mega-update from WDW including trip reports from DAK Lodge, Saratoga Springs and Wilderness Lodge. Plus the very latest on Tilikum’s declining health. News on a brand new, first in the region water slide and you won’t believe where it’s going. Also, Jim and Ken discuss Kylie Jenner and the Goo Goo Dolls.
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
Date of Recording: 3/11/15
Punch List
Goo Goo Dolls cancel BGT concert
Fun Spot’s new lift hill LEDs are now installed
Sugar Factory has a VIP opening
Cody Simpson comes to Madame Tussauds
JetBlue pilot training center opening in Orlando
Embassy Suites downtown is sold
March 7, 2016
SideChat – Mr Entertainment Talks WWE Rumors and Holy Land Free Day Trip Report
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Mr. Entertainment calls in to chat about the latest WWE rumors regarding Orlando. He then gives a first-hand account of what the Holy Land was like on this year’s free admission day.
This audio was originally broadcast on #OTRonFM on WPRK 91.5 FM on Mar 5, 2016.
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- Mr Entertainment
Music- Song One
March 3, 2016
Ep 64 – WWoHP East vs West with Universal Core
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Today Ben of Universal Core stops by to share his thoughts on Wizarding World of Harry Potter East versus West. He talks about his trip to Universal Orlando resort and then chats about what it means to be a local covering Universal Hollywood. Disneyland, California Adventure and CityWalk are also discussed. During the Punch List Ken, Jim and Andy talk about the spying program SEAS announced it’s ending. News coming out of Merlin is also discussed. UCF Downtown is touched on and that massive crowd that came out of Fall Out Boy is talked about in detail.
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- Ben on Universal Core
Date of Recording: Main Event – 2/24/2016 | Punch List – 3/2/2016
Music: Song One | Song Two | Song Three
Punch List
Heroin ring busted near I-Drive
Merlin buys stake in Big Bus Tours
Kongstruction Hello Kitty shop
Seminole compact fails in Tallahassee
Flights from MCO to Cuba being pursued
Other Links-
Mighty Men of Mouse’s coverage of the DCL problem cruise
February 24, 2016
Ep 63 – Cuba and the Ratón
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With breaking news from the Department of Transportation Cuba is the lead story today. Cost cutting at Disney World also takes a big part of the show. Details on new rides across SEAS parks is also discussed. The show is a short one but there’s still plenty to discuss. Please note that the show was recorded before the leadership shakeup at SEAS and before the Disneyland 60th Special where we learned new Star Wars land details.
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
Date of Recording: 2/17/2016
Music– Song One | Song Two | Song Three
- Adventures By Disney announces new U.S. tours including non-Disney Florida ones (Cape Canaveral, airboat tours, etc.)
- Cutbacks across WDW and DL as Shanghai costs soar (characters at Epcot, operating hours, etc.)
- Club Villain returns to DHS with higher cost tickets
- SEAS unveils ride vehicles for Mako, gives more details on the new ride
- New SWSD rides announced
- Cobra’s Curse details announced
- Dept of Transportation announces approval of up to 110 daily flights from U.S. to Cuba
- Disney extends Star Wars fireworks at DHS