January 16, 2016
Ep 57 – Derek Burgan Goes All Out(let)
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On today’s show we discuss Fun Spot’s new long-range plan then Derek Burgan stops by to talk about the latest from the Disney outlets. He also talks about dinner theatres, Disney bloggers and Cabana Bay parking.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Mr. 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- Derek Burgan
Date of Recording: Jan 13, 2016
Punch List
Tree
Feld announces earlier than expected plan to retire elephants (this May)
Fun Spot announces HUGE new expansion, Falcon’s Creative overseeing long-term growth plan
Height balloons spotted at Fantasia Gardens
Pizza Planet to close, will it become a Muppets restaurant?
Are projection mapping, flame throwers coming to DHS fireworks?
Disney files paperwork with FAA for drones at Epcot
DVC announces new perks for 25th Anniversary, including a lounge in the old ImageWorks
New lounge coming to DAK (pre-2000s Kungaloosh possibly available for insiders at Jock’s)
Frontier Airlines expands at MCO
WestJet adds MCO to Vancouver service
Nude Nite Orlando to be hosted at Artegon
New Splash pad announced for Florida Aquarium
MOSI presents downtown proposal to City Council
Miami-Dade announces interest in ferry service to Cuba with terminal in downtown, F&F 8 may film in Cuba
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
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December 9, 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
Music
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
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
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December 8, 2015
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
Music
Interviews Today
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
Interviews Today
Bill Kitchen of US Thrill Rides