November 21, 2014
IAAPA 2014 – Day 3 Summary – Interview with Dynamic Attractions CEO + Robert from Mickey Updates
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Today the OTR crew is joined by Robert from Mickey Updates. Together they talk about the new AirSurfer attraction system, who’s been spotted on the trade floor, the latest on the arcade games and other news from around Orlando. The latest news from Pointe Orlando is mentioned. Artegon, Aquatica and that new parking structure at Disney Springs all come up as well. Then Kyle sits down with the CEO of Dynamic Attractions for a special interview focused on Orlando’s Big 2 and the future of themed entertainment.
Hosts
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)
Robert from Mickey Updates
Production
Episode Producer- Ken
Recorded- November 20th, 2014
November 20, 2014
IAAPA 2014 – Day 2 – Exclusive Wanda Group Interview
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Today we begin our Day 2 summary with an exclusive interview with the Wanda Group, the single largest entertainment company in China, then Jen and Bob cover all of Merlin’s activities including the hard hat tour of I-Drive 360. The guys talk about some of the awards given out today and specific booths on the floor that stood out to them. Some info on coming attractions for Orlando, Myrtle Beach and even the Jersey Shore are all shared.
Hosts
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)
Jen Vargas from Central Florida Top 5
Production
Episode Producer- Ken
Recorded- November 19th, 2014
November 18, 2014
IAAPA 2014 – Day 1 – Interviews with Vortex & Goddard Group
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IAAPA is here. In our Day 1 of the Trade Show plenty of news came out. We have plenty of coverage with Bob covering the news at I-Drive 360, Kyle getting exclusive interviews with Goddard Group and Vortex, while Ken and Viktor are joined by Jen Vargas who calls in live from the show floor.
Hosts
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)
Jen Vargas from Central Florida Top 5
Production
Episode Producer- Ken
Recorded- November 18th, 2014
November 12, 2014
OTR – Ep 17 – The Countdown is On
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We’re back with another episode of our hospitality podcast. This week the guys are getting ready for next week’s massive IAAPA convention that’s coming to town.
The OTR crew gets ready for IAAPA with a round-up of all the recent news including: #OtterGate, Construction at SEAS parks, Downtown Disney, Flamingo Crossing, I-Square, I-Drive 360. Kyle’s wardrobe choices are questioned, Ken calls 80% of IAAPA monotonous and then the guys get confused talking about Christmas at the Magic Kingdom.
Show Info
Hosts
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)
Production
Episode Producer- Bob
Recorded- November 9th, 2014
November 4, 2014
OTR – Ep 16 – Pointe Pulling a Phoenix
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On today’s show Kyle and Ken talk about all that has been happening recently in the parks, from mine train fires to Universal 3rd gate rumors. They give new details on what they think is happening with Wanda and SEAS before talking about what the future holds for Pointe Orlando. They get side-tracked a few times with conversations about Tokyo Disneyland’s and Disney Springs recent announcements.
Show Info
Hosts
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)
Production
Episode Producer- Ken
Recorded- November 2nd, 2014