December 30, 2014
OTR – SideChat 6 – Blame Eisner, Yearn For Eisner
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This time of year is always a good time to look back at where we’ve come from. Today OTR does just that with Sam Gennawey sharing details on the history of Universal Orlando.
On today’s SideChat Sam Gennawey talks about the history of Universal Studios Florida that he included in his new book and why Islands of Adventure looks the way it does. Kyle asks about Michael Eisner’s impact on Universal Studios while Ken keeps sharing memories of his childhood. After the parks are covered the three turn to CityWalk vs Downtown Disney where Sam’s expectations of Disney Springs might surprise. Urban design is brought up some more and they talk about the amazing new parking garage at Disney Springs.
Today’s SideChat is pulled from the larger conversation taped on Dec 16. Check out the rest of the conversation in Ep 20 – Gennaweys Takeaway.
Show Info
- Ken Storey
- Kyle
- Special Guest – Sam Gennawey
- Recorded- Tuesday, Dec 16, 2014
Show Notes
Disney Springs on WDW Magic
Disney Springs Parking Garage video tour
Gennawey’s believes Disney Springs will fail due to a lack of density, design and diversity.
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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