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August 10, 2023
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On this episode Ed goes over the merger of Mears and Sunshine Flyer. Before that Ed talks about fourth of July at Epcot. Later Ed goes over the Collision and Dynamite for the week of the 14th.
JUL 14, 2023 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
July 20, 2018
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New offerings announced for Hollywood Studios, a blogging legend calls it quits, and a Florida theme park guest gets shot while in the park. Plus two big foodie trip reports and all the latest news from Orlando.
Recording Date: July 6, 2018 at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
May 31, 2018
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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
POV of the boat ride at Madame Tussaud’s Singapore that Ken seems obsessed with
Madame Tussaud’s Ghostbuster attraction
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
March 15, 2018
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It’s our monthly news round-up and it’s a doozy! New details on Universal’s Russian plans, the latest on the PeopleMover updates we broke 3 weeks ago, Brightline’s report card, the latest on Disney rumors, and tons of cruise news. It’s been a busy month since our last news round-up so this is a not to be missed episode!
Recording Date: March 9, 2018, in Studio B at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, Florida
New liquor law means more boozy cocktails for Orlando’s restaurant-goers
Brazil’s Senate Approves New Open Skies Agreement With United States
Record number of Brazilians heading to Orlando
Orlando Travel Academy gets an upgrade
NYC’s Cafe D’Avignon opening five outposts in Orlando
Orlando Starflyer to open in May
4DX Review of A Wrinkle in Time
Hard Rock HQ’s Orlando departure to result in 184 layoffs
Sands sells Pennsylvania casino
Universal moving ahead with Beijing, big projects in the works for Orlando
Brightline president: ‘Train ridership is 3 times what we expected’
Queen Latifah named Carnival Horizon godmother
Norwegian Cruise Line getting showcase terminal in Miami
Norwegian rescues woman on Bahamas cruise who fell overboard
Disney releases renderings of its latest cruise ships
New Swan & Dolphin hotel renderings released
Walt Disney World Might be Developing the Old River Country Site According to Permits Just Filed
Bonnet Creek Resorts To Receive New Signs
Epcot might be getting a Mary Poppins dark ride
Illuminations update is moving forward
Epcot’s Odyssey to become flex-space
Could Black Panther be coming to Disney World after all?
Could Indiana Jones be moving to DAK?
Tower of Terror updates expected
After more than two years of documentation Google finally unveils Street view from inside Disney parks. 2016 article | 2017 article
Coco won for Best Animated Feature and “Remember Me” won for Best Song.
Susan Arnold Named Lead Independent Director of Disney
Disney shareholders vote against CEO Iger’s pay package
Unions protest outside of Shareholders meeting for better pay
$2B overhaul coming to Disneyland Paris resort
January 13, 2018
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On this episode of Orlando Tourism Report, Ed and Ken discuss the latest news including the closing of Green Meadows, the law making its way through Tallahassee that could hurt SeaWorld’s future, the future of beer advertising inside Florida’s theme parks, and the latest fight over Florida’s tourist tax. Plus Ken rants about the awful cast member response to broken monorails, Ed gives a trip report from Edison, and both discuss SeaWorld Orlando’s first Three Kings Day festival.
Recording Date: January 11, 2018
Runoff Rapids Reopens at Disney’s Blizzard Beach After an Extended Refurbishment
Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles opens in new location at the Town Center in Disney Springs
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Debuts New Background Music Loops
New Multi-Use Arena to Open at ESPN Wide World of Sports today
Minnie Mouse Gets Her Own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Norway Pavilion Bakery Set to Undergo Refurbishment
Green Meadows Petting Farm closing while it looks for new location
Orca breeding bill might end entertainment shows, breeding in Florida
Holy Land Experience announces free day
Key Lime Festival coming to Merritt Island
Allegiant Air coming to Sarasota-Bradenton Airport
Elite Airways cancels Pittsburgh service to Sarasota-Bradenton
The Villages inks deal with robotaxi startup
Controversial beer bill moves forward that will allow beer advertising inside Florida theme parks
Legoland Gives LEGO trophy To Last Project X Roller Coaster Rider
Dixie Stampede dropping ‘Dixie’ to become ‘Dolly Parton’s Stampede’
Brightline’s ‘higher speed’ train service will begin this weekend in Florida