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December 18, 2019
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On this episode Ed, Jay, and friend of the show Martin celebrate Leavens life and go over the sad news about Leavens. After that Jay gives his review of Rise of the Resistance. Later Ed and Jay go over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Dec 13, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 27, 2019
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On this Episode Ed and Ken are live from IAAPA and they talking with B-Back about their holographic displays. Before that Ed and Ken talk to Pom Vom about their AI pix system. After that Whitewater West comes on to talk about the Slide Wheel and Solar Vortex. Later the Producers Group talks about their new concept for dark rides, Dark Rider. After that Ballast comes on to talk about their VR Scuba.
Recorded live at the IAAPA Expo 2019 at Orange County Convention Center on Nov 22, 2019
November 17, 2019
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On this episode Ed is joined with Seth Kubersky to talk about the 2020 edition of the Unoffical Guide for Universal Orlando and Disneyland. Before that Ed gives his review of the holiday celebration at Animal Kingdom. After Ed and Seth talk about Disney Plus launch.
Recording Date: Nov 15, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 7, 2019
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On this episode Ed goes over holiday celebrations at the parks. Later Ed talks the NBA’s Robin Lopez and Cranium Command’s Buzzy. After that Ed goes over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Nov 01, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
June 12, 2016
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In SEAS News Wire Episode 2 (June 1) the crew talks Kids Bop at Sesame Place, Summer Nights at the various SEAS parks and ride construction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Andy gives a trip report from BGW’s Food and Wine Event and the guys compare SheiKra to Griffon. It’s a news filled episode with plenty of rabbit trails. In the end everyone agrees on the important things; like the Taco Bell near SeaWorld Orlando is the best Taco Bell.
Hosts
Recording Date: 5-30-16
Music
BGT
SWO
Sesame
SWSD
SWSA
BGW
Main events:
Andy TR from bgw food and wine
Attraction comparison part 1 stats via rcdb
SheiKra vs. Griffon
SheiKra 5/21/2005
Length: 3,188 ft
Height: 200 ft
Inversions: 1
Speed: 70 mph
Duration: 2:20
Max Vertical Angle: 90°
Elements: 200 ft tall Chain Lift Hill
145 ft tall Immelmann
138 ft tall Hill
Tunnel
Splash Effect
Cost: $13,500,000 USD
Trains: 3 cars per train. Riders are arranged 8 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train.
Griffon 5/18/2007
Length: 3,108 ft
Height: 205 ft
Inversions: 2
Speed: 71 mph
Duration: 3:00
Max Vertical Angle: 90°
G-Force: 4.0
Elements: 205 ft tall Chain Lift Hill
Immelmann
Hill with a 130 ft drop at 90°
Immelmann
Splash Effect
Capacity: 1,400 riders per hour
$15,600,000 USD
Trains: 3 cars per train. Riders are arranged 10 across in a single row for a total of 30 riders per train.