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Ep 158 – Dr Mary Jo Ross talks hospitality and future tourism trends

Dr. Mary Jo Ross talks about her time teaching at Rosen, serving as a consultant on numerous local hospitality projects, and what it was like to be a high ranking leader at Universal Orlando on 9/11. She uses her decades of experience in hospitality to share unique insights into what are the next big trends in local tourism and what we should be paying attention to on I-Drive.

We also discuss what we’re looking forward to at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo.

Recording Info – November 9, 2018, at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

Producer- Robert Bearden

Hosts- Ken Storey and Ed Bearden

Guest- Dr. Mary Jo Ross

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Ep 148- Orlando Parks Rover reports on a accident at SeaWorld plus the latest on Artegon, SeaWorld, WDW, and Gatorland

Orlando Parks Rover’s Kevin Sweeney calls in to tell us the about the animal accident he witnessed at SeaWorld Orlando. Then we take a deep dive into the latest news from Artegon, Gatorland, WDW, Orlando’s history museum. Plus we cover more details on the latest lawsuits against Ripley Entertainment after the Branson Duck boat accident.

Recording Date – 8/3/18 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, FL

Important Links

Scary video showing a dolphin falling out of a tank at SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando Parks Rover

Gatorland to host rally for military wheelchair athletes

Praise Wave Returns To SeaWorld Orlando For The Second Time This Year (is SW looking to fill a void left by Disney ending Night of Joy?)

SeaWorld extends free beer promo, announce a craft beer festival

Free beer coming to an end at Busch Gardens Tampa but they’re debuting an entire beer festival the very next day

Marriott developer to buy Dabney school site in Leesburg

Tokyo Disneyland installs x-ray scanners for all bags, metal detectors for all guests

New details, including financing info, leaked regarding Epcot’s on-again, off-again $450 million Brazil pavilion

Filming begins for Disney’s Jungle Cruise movie starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt

Wells’ Built and Orange County History Center launch $10 joint ticket offer

Govt documents show SeaWorld Orlando’s Aquatica water park to get a new ride

Ripley gets sued in Orlando

Coast Guard opens the highest level investigation into Ride the Ducks

Michael Dezer announces $25 million Dezerland FEC for north Miami, plans to move his auto museum to Artegon.

Royal Caribbean showing Netflix film shot on Harmony of the Seas

Sky Princess to have Princess Cruises’ largest balconies

Carnival Triumph gets $200 million upgrade and a new name

Cool hurricane season

WB haunts impacting HHN?

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Ep 140 – Madame Tussaud’s Orlando talks Justice League

Todd Andrus, Merlin’s Head of Marketing for its’ Orlando attractions, joins Ken, Ed, and Jake in the studio to discuss Madame Tussaud’s Orlando museum’s new Justice League attraction. The conversation includes details on the development of the new exhibit, the history of the attraction, and what we can expect next for Merlin in the Orlando market.

Then in Hour 2, Jake shares exclusive new details regarding updates happening at both the former Artegon mall and WonderWorks. Ken discusses the Hyperloop that might soon be connecting Orlando to Tampa. Then the guys talk about all the recent Universal rumors, including Star Trek, James Bond, and the most recent news regarding Nintendo. A new stage show rumored for DHS, updates at The Crayola Experience, and many other news items are discussed as well.

Recording Date- May 25, 2018 in Studio B at WPRK in Winter Park, FL

Important Links

Madame Tussaud’s Orlando

ICON Orlando 360

POV of the boat ride at Madame Tussaud’s Singapore that Ken seems obsessed with

Madame Tussaud’s Ghostbuster attraction

NEWS

New details on Artegon’s replacement

The Crayola Experience gets a new exhibit

Hyperloop between Orlando and Tampa might be in the works

Mickey and the Magician stage show might be coming to WDW

James Bond might be heading to Universal Orlando

Star Trek land might be heading to Universal Orlando

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The Green Umbrella, the new home for numerous Artegon artists, opens today!

The Green Umbrella is having its grand opening this weekend. This Winter Park-based artist showroom is the new home to numerous Artegon vendors and artists. The Grand Opening on Friday includes various artists, special guests, and vendors displaying all kinds of local art. Special Guests include local street poet, Paul Felker, on today and meet-and-greets with Skippy Green, the Green Umbrella squirrel mascot, throughout the weekend.

Fine Artists include:

  • Ev Niewoehner
  • Danielle Werner
  • Ceramic Arts Gallery
  • Erix Arts
  • Sloane Delanoy
  • Linda Angio
  • Alan Towers

Vendors and Non-Profits include:

  • Peru Crafts (Items Made from Alpaca Fur, Himalayan Salt Lamps and MORE)
  • Winter Park Honey (Honey Beekeeping Supplies and Honey)
  • Nick’s Edibles (Edible Plant Nursery)
  • Remix Records
  • Sound Equipment (Boutique Electronics Repair)
  • Crown Bees (Solitary Bee Supplies)
  • Botanical Interests (Microgreen and Sprout Kits)
  • Mark’s Mixes (Memeberships to Grow the Worlds Largest Produce)
  • Orlando Permaculture

Bands include (will play from 6pm-10pm):

  • Rod Mathews (will open 6pm-7pm all three days)
  • Raspberry Pie in the Sky
  • Spirit Maps
  • Jessica Delacruz
  • James Sims Jr.
  • The GetBye
  • SAROS
  • Captains of April
  • EC’s Pickle Liquid
  • The Cosmic Groove
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