January 23, 2016
Ep 59 – Brian Goes Global
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Brian returns from Asia with a trip report from Thailand and Tokyo Disney Sea. Jim stops in to talk about all of the news coming out of SEAS lately. Kevin Yee discusses the layout of the Tokyo Disney resort. The news includes the latest closures from DHS, tram news from UOR and Coke moving into Disney Springs. Ken gives reviews of Otronicon 2016 and Ringling’s last visit to the Amway Center before they retire the elephants.
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- Seth Kubersky
Date of Recording: Jan 20 , 2015
Punch List
DHS actually pulls off a Villain themed event
DHS next typhoon of closures hit, could the Earful Tower be moved to Disney Springs?
Habit Heroes closes at Innoventions (all that’s left is Sum, storm struck House and colortopia)
Rumor – Joy, Sadness coming to Epcot
World of Coke coming to Disney Springs
SEAS Update with Jim
SWO begins removing fast rising floors in orca tanks
SWO- Wild Days media event, Mako topping off, Manatee exhibit refurb, Wild Artic reopened (god no!) and all around updates
SEAS begins rolling out new focus on upcharge events (blog post on BGT interactions | trademarks for SWSA interactions )
BGT- Cobra’s Curse elevator lift is going up, rumors of 2018 coaster,
Lowry Park – Baby zebra
Weekend Adventure nature block (including SEAS tv shows) tops syndicated ratings for Dec 28- Jan 3 week (Judge Judy was #2)
Local News
Willie the Adarvark at DAK, now at the Planet Watch
The Delaney boutique hotel announced for Downtown South (ORMC)
Universal confirms VB tram from parking garage
Roboasis behind walls. Any news there?
BJ theater is gone, Twister is see-thru. Hello Kitty coming along. Kong- queue.
Ringling -> return of Legends. Last time of elephants in Amway.
Bruce Vaughn out, Bob Weis in at WDI
Other Important Links
Kevin Yee’s Top Tips for Visiting Tokyo Disney Resort
Mr Brian’s Thailand Video Trip Report
January 19, 2016
Ep 58 – Seth Goes Off (Property)
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Today we have a backlogged episode from the holidays when Seth Kubersky stopped by to talk about his latest Unofficial Guide Series book; Beyond Disney. In this guide Seth and Bob Sehlinger cover all of the great attractions that you would miss if you just stayed on Disney property. The conversation covers security at Disney World, the entertainment at Holy Land Experience, the awe-inspiring displays of Kennedy Space Center and more. Seth gives some history of his time in Central Florida and rabbit trails include chats about Artegon, the future of I-Drive and what makes a good roadside attraction.
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- Seth Kubersky
Date of Recording: Dec 17, 2015
Links for this episode
Live Active Cultures on Orlando Weekly
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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