April 21, 2016
Ep 70 – It’s a Great Big Beautiful Space
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On today’s show we’re joined by Brendan Byrne, 90.7 WMFE’s Space reporter. He shares his experiences from reporting on Kennedy Space Center and talks about the future of space tourism in the Central Florida market.
During the Punch List Andy and Jim talk about big news coming out Busch Gardens plus Clearwater Aquarium’s massive new expansion plans.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of Wild Gravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
- Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
- Special Guest-Brendan Byrne
Recording Date: Main Event- 4/6/16 | Punch List- 4/13/16
Punch List
Adam Sandler IS NOT moving Melbourne Florida
I-Drive Bazaar (SW corner of SLR and I-Drive) could be rebuilt (Rich at OBJ reporting based on discussion filings)
Orlando’s hotel supply to increase by 2.8% in the next two years (45.6 mill room nights available in 2017)
Clearwater Marine Aquarium goes on the defensive about new expansion plans
Florida HQ’d Carnival Cruises to use reality shows, game shows to promote cruising
Legacy Florida money approved for Lake Apopka ($5 Mill per yr), Everglades ($200 Mill per yr)
North Florida’s Apalachicola River named the most endangered river in the nation
BGT closes Tidal Wave, is something new coming to Stanleyville?
Mako gift shop readies to open
Disney
Grand Florida gets new carpet, new $15 tour
Ample Hills Creamery coming to Disney’s Boardwalk resort
Olaf to begin meeting guests at DHS
Tower of Terror might be getting a bar and/or a Guardians of the Galaxy overlay
Disney Springs Town Center to open May 15