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SideChat – Safety at HHN 25 with Derek Burgan, Gregory Ryan and Mr Brian

This special SideChat Roundtable features Derek Burgan, Gregory Ryan, Mr Brian and Ken discussing safety at Halloween Horror Nights 25 at Universal Studios Orlando. The conversation includes the recent rash of media coverage, the in-park experiences for each other them and what they think should change before next year. While the topic is a serious one the conversation is kept light.

Show Notes

Recording Date- Nov 3, 2015

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::A Sample of HHN 25 Scare Actor Coverage by Central Florida’s Mainstream Media::

Orlando Weekly – Nov 4 – Attacks on scare actors are out of control this year; here’s a nine-step plan to make Halloween Horror Nights safer for everyone

WKMG 6 – Oct 29 – 2 arrested in Halloween Horror Nights attacks reported at Universal

Orlando Sentinel – Oct 29 – Universal ‘scare actors’ tell horror stories of abuse

WKMG 6 – Oct 27 – Halloween Horror Nights actors quit after being attacked

Behind The Thrills – Oct 26 – Is Halloween Horror Nights safe? An open letter to scareactors and fans

Theme Park Insider – Oct 26 – Harassment Claims Fuel Debate about Employee Safety at Theme Parks’ Halloween Events

Central Florida Future – Oct 26 – Student scare actors at Universal’s HHN share stories

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OTR – Ep 21 – The Epic Incredible Unforgettable Monumental End of the Year Roundup with Derek Burgan and Richie

The eggnog was flowing on today’s episode! Kyle and Ken are joined by Derek Burgan and Richie for a review of the year’s news. Ken shares the Top 5 tourism stories of the year for Central Florida Top 5. The guys then talk I-Drive, the ongoing issues with SeaWorld, Richie goes off on how Disney is going to beat Universal with Star Wars (and everyone else seems to disagree). Kyle then starts a feud with Derek over the hot topic of on-site vs off-site hotels.  Richie keeps talking about The Interview, Ken gets Unofficial Guides and Touring Plans mixed up and Kyle apologizes to Parkscope.

*Today’s episode features some more colorful language than usual. It might be wise to listen when the kiddies aren’t around.*

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