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
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.
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- Ed of Mickey Updates
- Special Guest- Nick Ilasi
Date of Recording: Nov 18, 2015
Music
News
Non-IAAPA
Skyplex adds world’s largest wave pool, world’s tallest vertical lift
Port Canaveral votes NO on new resort complex
Port Canaveral confirmed as the world’s 2nd busiest cruise port
Boat accident at Port Canaveral
Disney unions group endorses Val Demings, Susannah Randolph
Great Wolf Lodge confirmed for Orlando
OSC extends hours to meet demand ahead of Mummies closure, new numbers say over 500K ppl visited last year
IAAPA
Owners & GMs Breakfast (Joel Manby spoke, reviewed the Nov 9th news)
Dynamic Attractions announced new Orlando attractions center
Interactive game, Cosmic Quest, announced for KSC
Holy Land Experience announces Trin-I-Tee Golf mini golf attraction
Gravity Group saw coaster at Walibi
Tonight’s Interviews
- Wanda Group
- Goddard Group (Recorded Nov 17, 2015)
- ProSlide
Tomorrow-10a-Noon on WPRK, TuneIn app | Mack, Dynamic Attractions & Bill Kitchen of US Thrill Rides
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!
Email planning@ocfl.net
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