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March 12, 2018

Ep 130 – Ponte Health’s Vertical Medical City

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Ed and Ken are joined by the team behind one of the most ambitious developments in the history of Central Florida. Ponte Health is looking to be a true vertical city in downtown Orlando that would become a beacon for health research and practice. Today the developers give us a deep dive into their vision. We learn about the hydroponic gardens, the retail, and the research that is being proposed for this massive new tower.

The Gossip Line is also active with Ed giving new details on a ton of summer offerings headed to Walt Disney World including updates to one of the most iconic rides at Magic Kingdom.

Recording Date – February 23, 2018

Ponte Health – Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

January 19, 2018

Ep 126 – Artegon Cars, Deadly Trains, and Artsy food

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Artegon has a new owner with Trump connections and tons of cars, the Convention Center Wars heat up with Caribe Royale announcing plans to double their convention space, and Brightline has a deadly first week in operation. Ken talks about the good news and not so good news Haitians were given this week. Plus trip reports from Marvel Universe Live and Epcot’s Festival of the Arts.

Recording Date– January 19, 2018 live on WPRK 91.5

Show Notes

Artegon has a new owner and he’s talking big

The Convention Center Wars heat up with two major new announcements,

Brightline has a deadly first week in operation,

Haitian workers gets an extension, future still very uncertain- http://www.fox25boston.com/news/trending-now/central-florida-workers-relieved-as-work-authorization-extended-for-haitian-refugees/685800208

http://www.news965.com/news/national/central-florida-workers-relieved-work-authorization-extended-for-haitian-refugees/RoaEyKqSRNPjwNqPeqIp4O/

Hit List-

Orlando declares intent to bid to host the 2020 U.S. Olympic marathon trials

Wyndham buys La Quinta

VooDoo Doughnuts confirmed for CityWalk

Starwood’s Le Meridien coming to new hotel beside OCCC

Drone saves swimmers in Australia

New Disney patent combines merchandise and interactive experiences, putting “magic” into the hands of guests, hints at Frozen interactive experience

Will Talking Mickey Mouse in the Magic Kingdom be losing his voice?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Hippo Birth

PR executive leaving Carnival for Travel Leaders Group

Drone saves swimmers

Trip Reports:

Marvel Universe Live

Epcot’s Festival of the Arts

January 12, 2018

Ep 124- We’re back!! 2018 News Summary

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Ken and Ed are back in the studio and back on the radio. In this episode, the guys talk about the highlights of 2017 and what they’re looking forward to in 2018.

Ken Storey’s Twitter

Ken’s OW articles

Ed Bearden’s Twitter

Orlando Tourism Report’s Twitter

Recording Date- January 5, 2018

Ken’s OW 2018 Preview article

December 3, 2017

SideChat – The Florida Project Review (with lots of spoilers)

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Ken, Ed, and Kevin discuss the locally produced film The Florida Project. Ed talks about some of the backgrounds of the actors and Ken goes on a rant against Disney.

Recording Date- November 7, 2017

Show Notes

The Florida Project

Slate Review

GQ Review

Hollywood Reporter Review

Intersection Episode

November 9, 2017

Ep 123- Wallack World Rises, SeaWorld Sinks, and Universal Goes All In

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In this news round-up from one of the most eventful fall seasons Orlando has seen in years we talk about those awful new attendance numbers coming out of SeaWorld, we review Mango’s new menu and talk Skyplex, we cover all the new hotels and attractions heading to Disney, and try to read the tea leaves on what the future holds for Universal Orlando.

Recording Date- November 7, 2017