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December 21, 2018
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Ed talks about all the christmas offering at the parks, including a special hidden gem at WDW. Also Ed talk about some of the big news stories of the week.
Recording Date: 12/21/18 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, Florida
November 12, 2018
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Dr. Mary Jo Ross talks about her time teaching at Rosen, serving as a consultant on numerous local hospitality projects, and what it was like to be a high ranking leader at Universal Orlando on 9/11. She uses her decades of experience in hospitality to share unique insights into what are the next big trends in local tourism and what we should be paying attention to on I-Drive.
We also discuss what we’re looking forward to at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo.
Recording Info – November 9, 2018, at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
Producer- Robert Bearden
Hosts- Ken Storey and Ed Bearden
Guest- Dr. Mary Jo Ross
October 28, 2018
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Today we have Beth Cocchiarella of EMC PR in the studio talking about the brand new Terror at the Inn at Holiday Inn Orlando Suites and Waterpark. We discuss what has changed at the resort since the transition from the Nick Hotel. The brand new family Halloween event that the hotel launched this year. Plus a connection to one of California’s biggest Halloween events and what that might mean to the future of the Holiday Inn Orlando’s Terror at the Inn.
Then in Hour 2, Ken and Ed discuss some of the week’s tourism news including an update to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ possible move to London.
Recording Date: October 19, 2018, at 10 AM in the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
Holiday Inn Orlando Suites and Waterpark
October 27, 2018
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Ken skips town so Ed and Jake host the show themselves. They talk KidsZone rumors, how to do Mickey’s Not So Scary, and tons of local tourism news.
Recording Date – October 12, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
Jacksonville Jaguars may move to London
Major security update, expansion rumored for WDW
Sister Hazel Replaces Smash Mouth on Eat to the Beat Concert Series Schedule
A website incorrectly announced Jedi Training Academy closing at DHS (it is closing at Disneyland). So everyone please stay calm regarding any rumors about Spaceship Earth
New restaurants announced for Disney Springs West Side – Is this part of the NBA Experience? Going on the undeveloped lot beside Cirque?
BGT celebrates baby animals! (The Legend will be happy about this one!)
Full Sail is building a $6 million esports arena
Theme park fabrication company Nassal announces global re-brand
Disney Announces New Recreational Activity for Guests Ages 10-16 at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney Cruise Line Named Top Large-Ship Line in Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Bakeshop from Build-a-Bear coming to Florida Mall
IAAPA promotes former Busch/SeaWorld executive to its top job
Come Out With Pride is this weekend Oct 8-14
The Magic Kingdom’s Tom Sawyer Island to Close Soon for 2-Month Refurbishment
Jack Sparrow Meet and Greet Has Replaced Defunct Pirate Tutorial Show at the Magic Kingdom
Trees on the Lawn of Haunted Mansion Removed
Carnival’s Brewmaster Is Trying to Bring Craft Beer Culture to Cruising
April 19, 2018
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Ken points out a disturbing pattern of safety concerns at The Florida Mall. Then Ed and Ken discuss the latest news from both the Pirates Dinner Theater and the Main Street Theater.
SeaWorld’s latest issues with the SEC might actually have a silver lining. Ken gives the history behind Universal’s latest land grab and why Pointe Orlando needs to be even more worried.
Recording Date: April 13, 2018
Florida Mall panic
Magic Kingdom Theater removed from Coming Soon site
Rumors have been there for some time | Feb 2 article
Ocean Odyssey opening 10 locations in the Middle East
National Travel and Tourism Office pulls their numbers after “probable undercount for 2017”
Universal land buy
Pointe Orlando Funky Monkey closes, Tommy Bahama closing