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January 21, 2019
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In this episode Ed talks about Viking’s 161 day cruise. Also, Ed gives his review of the new all you can eat platter at Boatwrights inside Port Orleans Riverside.
Recording Date: Jan 11, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
January 13, 2019
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In this episode Ed talks about 2018, going over the best and worst of the year. Also Ed talks about OTR’s future.
Recording Date: Jan 04, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
March 21, 2018
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We try catching up on the latest news with this episode. News includes a billion dollar upgrade coming to Royal Caribbean, the significance to the new name at Gary Goddard Design, a mystery around a deleted article on The Dis, and the big changes coming to Lowry Park Zoo.
Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe calls in to talk about the new parking fees at WDW, why Disney likely won’t be adding a resort fee, and her work on bringing light to these hidden fees.
Recording Date– March 16, 2018, in Studio B at WPRK Winter Park, FL
Special Guest– Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe
Gary Goddard leaves, Legacy Entertainment new name
DCL changes eastern Caribbean itinerary as islands still work to recover from Maria
Tomorrowland Expo party confirmed for MK
The Dis deleted an article on a mechanics death
Food prep employees at MCO picket
Vacation homes no longer pay school impact fees
Rocket launches at KSC might soon be 3x the current rate
Lowry Park Zoo renamed, announces major updates
Brevard Zoo announces inclusion plan for those with special needs, Jeff Corwin announces he’ll be visiting the zoo
Magic Sports and Entertainment district
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
February 18, 2018
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Brian Saeger of Skywalking Adventure calls in to chat with Ed and Ken about recent news from Disney and Universal. The guys talk about rumors of projects in the works and projects being canned. Ken also gives updates on O-Town West, the future of the Church St. Exchange building, Florida’s attempted law to ban orca breeding, and the latest on gambling in the state.
Recording Date– Feb 2, 2018 in Studio B at WPRK
Skywalking Adventure Stories
Other News-
O-Town West proposed for Palm Parkway
Church St Exchange gets new owners, new hope
Orca breeding bill fails in Florida legislature
Gaming in Florida Links-