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February 6, 2019
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On this show Ed talks about the new Incredibles area, Municiberg. After that Ed goes over the news of the week. Then Ed goes over his super bowl plans at Disney world.
January 21, 2019
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In this episode Ed talks about Viking’s 161 day cruise. Also, Ed gives his review of the new all you can eat platter at Boatwrights inside Port Orleans Riverside.
Recording Date: Jan 11, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
December 20, 2018
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Ed and Jake talk about a new way of coasting on the high seas, also they talk about Universal’s posible name for the new park and they go over the news of the week.
Recording Date: 12/14/18 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, Florida
August 10, 2018
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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
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
Marriott developer to buy Dabney school site in Leesburg
Tokyo Disneyland installs x-ray scanners for all bags, metal detectors for all guests
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
Coast Guard opens the highest level investigation into Ride the Ducks
Royal Caribbean showing Netflix film shot on Harmony of the Seas
Sky Princess to have Princess Cruises’ largest balconies
August 18, 2015
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On today’s show Griffin of Epcod joins Ken, Jay, Jake and Richie to discuss all the WDW related announcements from D23. Booze in Magic Kingdom, Super Heroes in Epcot, live actors in Rivers of Light, and Slinky Dog vs Barnstormer are discussed. Then Richie and Ken go at each other when Richie calls Star Wars Land the ‘Potter Swatter’ we’ve been talking about.
During the Punch List Lissa and Ken discuss the new Jimmy Buffet town being built on 192, another list that Orlando is #1 on, lots of good food, and the horrific crime that recently took place on a Carnival Cruise ship. Cruising to Cuba, a set of new twin 75 story tall towers in Tampa and bicycle ride that makes you work to escape it are also brought up.
Hosts
Song One (Punch List)
Song Two (Main Event Intro)
Song Three (Closing Song)
Recording Dates: Main Event- Aug 16, 2015 | Punch List- Aug 17, 2015
MargaritaVillage coming to Kissimmee
New artwork added to Chef Mickey’s
German’s model railroad gets extensive refurbishment.
Orlando #1 convention destination in the nation. Chicago dropped to #3, Vegas sits still at #2
USWN Soccer Team vs Brazil on Oct 25 at the Citrus Bowl
La Modeleine coming to Florida Mall and Millenia area
Johnny Rivers (former Exec Chef of WDW) teams up with Petrakis (Cask & Larder, Ravenous Pig) for proposal for new café at MCO
Executive Chef of the Alfond Inn invited to the James Beard House in NY
Sanford’s Limo Cycle creates cycling escape game
Daytona Rising 85% complete. $400 Million, 101,000 seat grandstand, 40 escalators. 4.5 months to go. Construction began July 8, 2013. Jan 30-31 Rolex 24 will be first event in the finish facility.
Carnival announces plans for cruises to Cuba. Fathom brand (a social impact focused cruise brand) 710 passenger ship. Would be the first U.S. based cruise ship operator to sail to Cuba. Plans call for every other week beginning in May 2016.
Carnival Valor crew member arrested in Brevard County for sexually assaulting an underage boy (13-16) on a cruise.
Port of Tampa Bay announces new plans that include a 75 story tall tower and new cruise terminals
BGT announces new partnership with Blair Witch Executive producer Robin Cowie for HOS
Florida Kids and Family Expo – August 29-30
O-Town Mac Down for GKTW – Sept 12
Here’s the D23 Announcements for each WDW park:
MK- Skipper Canteen
Epcot- Frozen Ever After, Innoventions West Closure, Soarin’ Around the World, Super Hero HQ
DAK- Rivers of Light, Pandora, Night Safari