December 23, 2014
OTR – Ep 21 – The Epic Incredible Unforgettable Monumental End of the Year Roundup with Derek Burgan and Richie
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The eggnog was flowing on today’s episode! Kyle and Ken are joined by Derek Burgan and Richie for a review of the year’s news. Ken shares the Top 5 tourism stories of the year for Central Florida Top 5. The guys then talk I-Drive, the ongoing issues with SeaWorld, Richie goes off on how Disney is going to beat Universal with Star Wars (and everyone else seems to disagree). Kyle then starts a feud with Derek over the hot topic of on-site vs off-site hotels. Richie keeps talking about The Interview, Ken gets Unofficial Guides and Touring Plans mixed up and Kyle apologizes to Parkscope.
*Today’s episode features some more colorful language than usual. It might be wise to listen when the kiddies aren’t around.*
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Kyle
- Special Guest – Derek Burgan
- Special Guest – The Return of Richie
Episode Information
- Recorded- Sunday, 21, 2014
- Episode Producer- Ken Storey
Show Notes
Ken’s Top 5 Lists
- Diagon Alley
- SEAS
- Ride Delays everywhere
- The Rising of The Orlando Eye
- Skyscraper at Skyplex announcement
(Avatar Details from Nov 4, 2013 actually got more hits in 2014 than the DHS post)
OTR Ep 6 DHS Blue Sky | Star Wars SideChat
Skyplex gets more land (from Pirates) – Claims Skyplex is $250 Million complete
And it buys the Perkins (plus 7 others) from GE
Brazilian sushi chain, Naru, announces expansion into US with location at I-Drive 360
Orlando Eye’s outer wheel is all done
The Orlando Eye has interactive binoculars?
High-end headphones, Sound Lion, coming to DTD
High-end steakhouse, STK, coming to DTD
UUOP Greg’s Gringott’s experience
Ken admits he hasn’t been to WDW since Mine Train opened!
Ken- “There are already rumors of 2 other theme parks coming to Orlando.”
One of them is Grand Southern Studios
Richie Recommends- SEAS partnering with James Cameron
Turtle: The Incredible Journey
Derek Recommends – SEAS buying the rights to TMNT
Ratatouille POV ride through video
Mystic Manor POV ride through video
DCA Little Mermaid blacklight update
Ken Recommends- SEAS buying the IP rights to Titanic
Bob Iger Talks Star Wars & Pandora
Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim
Disney Parks Blog posts new details and renderings of the Poly
Tusker House gets character meal
Repeat vs First-timer visitor in Orlando satisfaction study
Derek Recommends – Mist areas at DAK
Richie’s Favorite OTR of the year – Ep 8 – The Ken and Richie Fight
Derek’s Favorite OTR of the year – Ep 9 – Wanda
Ken’s Favorite OTR of the year – IAAPA coverage DAY ONE | DAY TWO | DAY THREE | DAY FOUR
Kyle’s Favorite OTR of the year – Episode 1 or Sam Gennawey Interview
Then Kyle apologizes to Parkscope, Derek accepts the apology on their behalf
Derek then reviews HHN vs HOS vs MNSSHP
Derek’s review of HOS – “Golden Oak treatment for All Star prices.”
Zombie Containment Unit 15 at HOS POV
Ken Recommends – Legend’s A Haunting at Old Town
Derek Recommends – Check out deals at timeshare properties when staying offsite
Ken – “Pop Century is nice. It’s hideously ugly but it’s nice.”
Richie Recommends- Derek’s Parkscope episode
SeaWorld Mommy’s tweet of Blue Mist, SWO’s new Shark Drink
Ken announces Central Florida Top 5 will have a Top 6 for their 6th Anniversary
Derek Burgan’s Internet Empire – Touring Plans | Pardon the Pixie Dust | E-Ticket Report
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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