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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
February 20, 2019
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On this episode Ed talks about Elmo birthday at Sea World and what that day showed for the upcoming Sesame Street area at Sea World. later in the episode Ed talks about a number of restaurants opening in the Orlando area in 2019. Also Ed goes over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Feb 08, 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
August 18, 2017
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Steve Glum, the Chief Marketing Officer, Ace Cafe North America, joins us in the studio to talk about his role at the motorcycle-focused café in downtown Orlando. He shares stories from his time at Ripley’s including a run-in with the famed fertility statues, his time at Hard Rock, and what it was like being part of the opening staff at WDW’s Pleasure Island.
We also discuss TASTE! Central Florida. The annual event that helps raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank and Coalition for the Homeless. Taking place August 19, 2017, at the World Center Marriott on 536 TASTE! is the premier foodie event of the year and this year is no exception. We also get new details on BOTH Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ joints coming to Central Florida and hear new details on future of the Ace Café brand.
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Recording Date- August 18, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Tickets to TASTE! Central Florida
September 22, 2015
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Today King Bob of the Save Pleasure Island blog stops by to talk Disney Springs, the 7th anniversary of the closure of Pleasure Island and the future of night life in Central Florida. The interview takes place on location at Disney Springs and part walking tour, part history lesson and part look at the future.
During the Punch List the crew talks about Blizzard Beach, Disney canning cover bands, Pop Century’s odd new menu, local celebrity sightings, downtown hotel towers, local roadside attractions and much more.
The show is flipped from the regular model with an extended Punch List and shorter Main Event but today’s show has even more news in it than usual.
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Recording Dates- Punch List: 9-21-2015 | Main Event: 9-18-2015 at Disney Springs