March 4, 2015
OTR – Ep 24 – Wet and Wild For Possibilities Far Far Away
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On today’s show Kyle and Ken cover some recent news including that dreadful SEAS earnings report, a recent shooting at Fun Spot, the new Avatar renderings and a new restaurant planned for Magic Kingdom. Then they spend the rest of the show discussing what Universal will do after Wet n’ Wild closes. The usual suspects like the megamall, The Orlando Eye, and (of course) Taco Bell are all mentioned.
Show Info
- Ken Storey
- Kyle
- Recorded: 2/26
Show Notes
SeaWorld Earnings Call (Rich OBJ’s breakdown of it)
Kyle Recommends- Eric Davis OTR episode
Sea Life supports Blackfish supporters
Orlando Fun & Food Fun Spot Review (note the comments on safety)
Tangelo Park Crime Stats (Harris Rosen’s story in TP)
Kyle- “People are probably spending more money at Fun Spot than at SeaWorld.”
Kong announced during conference call
Ken references the old Disney bench press conference
Disney Parks Blog’s updated Avatar plans
Adventureland Veranda Reopening
Ken puts his weight behind Jungle Cruise rumor (like Parkscope did)
Ken Recommends – Josh Gonzola’s Trip Report on The Park Blogger Podcast
Ken Recommends- Suess Trolley
Then Ken proves he’s out of touch with Hollywood
OTR’s pic of the waterpark without the lines
History of International Drive
Orlando Informer’s 3 Possible Futures for UOR
The Point Orlando Hotel condo info
New IHOP coming to South I-Drive
Kyle- “We know, at least I know, that they’re [Universal] are building a third theme park.”
Ken References Ep 20 with Sam Gennawey
Buddy Dyer says NO to casinos in Orlando
Some say Dyer is in Comcast’s pocket though
Kyle References- Golden Corral owner is against parking garage
Ken References- Universal Orlando using grant money to build pedestrian bridge
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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