Orlando Tourism Report

December 22, 2015

Ep 56 – Thanksgiving for Holy Land, ICE and random UOR news

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On this special extra long holiday show Robert and Ken are joined by Jake in the studio. The recording took place on Thanksgiving and includes a rundown of different local holiday events, plus a trip report to Holy Land Experience, ICE! At Gaylord and the latest news from Universal Orlando.

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- Ben Lancaster of Walt’s Frozen Head

Date of Recording: Nov 26, 2015

Ep 55 – Walt’s Frozen Head

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Today we’re joined in studio by Ben Lancaster of Walt’s Frozen Head. Ben talks about what’s involved with making a film gorilla style at Magic Kingdom. Florida’s film talent, Lumberjacks at Epcot, legality of filming inside the parks, and much more are discussed.

During a shortened news segment Jay and Ken chat about Bindi Irwin’s win on DWTS, World of Disney’s expansion and holiday events at the Orlando Eye.

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- Ben Lancaster of Walt’s Frozen Head

Date of Recording: Radio Show- Dec 3, 2015 | Post Show- Dec 7, 2015

Radio Content Begins at 00:21:30

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Punch List

Lumberjacks leave Canada at Epcot

New fireworks launch site at DHS. Its across World Drive, inline with Hollywood Blvd. Old location was a trailer near the tram tour.

World of Disney store at DS gets 6K expansion

Thirsty River Bar opens in former FastPass area near Expedition Everest

Frostival at I-Drive 360

Merlin announces full year results to be in line with expectations– $374.3 M profit per tax

Merlin said trading at Alton Towers has remained significantly below the previous year

Fred Jacobs – SEAS Sr VP of Corporate Communications (spokesperson) resigned. At SEAS for more than 25 years.

Bindi Irwin & Derek Hough with DWTS Season 21

Jurassic World: The Exhibition announced, kicks off in Australia then has several stops in North America

OTR at IAAPA IAE 2015 Day 4 – Sally Corp, Kuka and Round-Up of the Week’s News

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Today we close out our IAAPA IAE 15 coverage with a round-up of what we thought was the biggest stories of the week. Plus we have interviews with Sally Corp and Kuka Robotics. The Walking Dead attraction, the future of Family Entertainment Centers and Beavertails are all discussed along with what each of us though was the biggest story of the week.

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 21, 2015

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Interviews Today

Sally Corp

Kuka Robotics

November 19, 2015

OTR at IAAPA IAE 2015 Day 3 – Dynamic Attractions, VR Coasters & Bill Kitchen

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Today’s IAE Review highlights from our OTR on FM radio show. Today on the radio, we had Robert live from the International Attractions Expo. A few different guests stopped by to chat with us live on the radio. Thomas Wagner of VR Coasters, the minds behind incredible Oculus Rift experience at Fun Spot’s Freedom Flyer, stops in to discuss the role of virtual reality in theme parks. Then we have Guy Nelson, the CEO of Dynamic Attractions, discuss the role of Dynamic Attractions in the rapid growth of amusement parks in Asia. Nelson also chats about the future of Orlando and gives details on the future of the new Dynamic Attractions Amusement Development Center in Orlando. We close out the radio show with a unique phone call from Bill Kitchen, the inventor of the Polercoaster and Skycoaster, where he discusses the latest in the fight between Skyplex and Universal.

Beavertails, inflatables and Fun Spot are all also discussed during today’s show as well.

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 19, 2015

Music

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Interviews Today

VR Coasters

Dynamic Attractions

Bill Kitchen of US Thrill Rides

November 18, 2015

OTR at IAAPA IAE 2015 Day 2 – Wanda Group, Goddard Group & ProSlide

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Today we have interviews with Wanda Group (they talk about building new parks, Disney as competition and the struggles of the industry in Asia right now), Goddard Group (they talk about the Cirque park in Mexico and the future of the industry) and ProSlide (they talk about their 2016 projects, new tech that might soon be in Orlando and the evolution of water slides). Plus we have Kevin Yee review the VR Coaster demonstration that’s currently at Fun Spot and Ed of Mickey Updates stops by to talk about what was happening on the IAAPA IAE15 floor today.