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October 31, 2019
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On this episode Ed Joined with designer Adam Berger to talk about his career. After that Ed goes over Adam Berger’s book Every Guest is a Hero. Before that Ed gives his review of Immerse 2019.
Recording Date: Oct 25, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
August 28, 2019
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On this episode Ed gives his review of Star Wars Land. After that Ed, Ken, and Jake go over Al Lutz and the point of his articles. Later Ed, Ken, and Jake go over the announcement of the new Moana area at Epcot.
Recording Date: Aug 23, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
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
July 6, 2014
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With Diagon Alley officially opening in less than 48 hours these next couple of days will be hard for all of us Potter fans. We got two of the biggest local names in hospitality journalism together to share their experiences from the media preview of Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express. Seth Kubersky of Orlando Weekly and Touring Plans plus Banks Lee of Attractions Magazine joined us for an in-depth discussion into their experiences at Universal’s recent media event.
Show Info
Hosts-
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken
Jake
And OTR’s very own Kyle and Richie
Special Guests-