January 13, 2018
Ep 125- Orca sex being banned, guests blamed for broken monorails, and slavery themed dinner shows
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On this episode of Orlando Tourism Report, Ed and Ken discuss the latest news including the closing of Green Meadows, the law making its way through Tallahassee that could hurt SeaWorld’s future, the future of beer advertising inside Florida’s theme parks, and the latest fight over Florida’s tourist tax. Plus Ken rants about the awful cast member response to broken monorails, Ed gives a trip report from Edison, and both discuss SeaWorld Orlando’s first Three Kings Day festival.
Recording Date: January 11, 2018
Punch List
Disney
Runoff Rapids Reopens at Disney’s Blizzard Beach After an Extended Refurbishment
Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles opens in new location at the Town Center in Disney Springs
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Debuts New Background Music Loops
New Multi-Use Arena to Open at ESPN Wide World of Sports today
Minnie Mouse Gets Her Own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Norway Pavilion Bakery Set to Undergo Refurbishment
Orlando Tourism
Green Meadows Petting Farm closing while it looks for new location
Orca breeding bill might end entertainment shows, breeding in Florida
Holy Land Experience announces free day
Florida Tourism
Key Lime Festival coming to Merritt Island
Allegiant Air coming to Sarasota-Bradenton Airport
Elite Airways cancels Pittsburgh service to Sarasota-Bradenton
The Villages inks deal with robotaxi startup
Controversial beer bill moves forward that will allow beer advertising inside Florida theme parks
Legoland Gives LEGO trophy To Last Project X Roller Coaster Rider
Dixie Stampede dropping ‘Dixie’ to become ‘Dolly Parton’s Stampede’
Brightline’s ‘higher speed’ train service will begin this weekend in Florida
KLStorey
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/author/ken-storeyKen Storey has been blogging about life in Central Florida since 2003. As a 2nd generation Central Floridian he has a passion for and connection with the region. In his spare time he enjoys visiting low budget roadside attractions, Taco Bell, and typically plans road trips with as little interstate time as possible. In 2019, Ken began a new chapter with a move to DC where he now explores that regions many tourist attractions.
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