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December 31, 2020
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On this episode Ed and Ken talk about the past year. Later Ed Talk about his last to trip Hollywood studios. After that Ed and Ken talk about third party companies take bigger roles in the industry.
Recording Date: Dec 22, 2020 at home
Broadcast Date: Dec 25, 2020 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 13, 2018
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The IAAPA Attractions Expo trade show kicks off with a slew of press conferences. Ed gets his exercise as he tries to cover all of the Day 1 action. SeaWorld secures the coveted first slot but they mostly share details already known. Up next is Jacksonville-based Sally Corp who announces a brand new Sesame Street dark ride for Spain. Ed explains why we won’t be seeing this ride in the U.S. despite many (including Ken) calling for it to be built here.
Dynamic Attractions announce a new ride and it quickly wins 2018 Brass Ring Award for Best New Product Concept. The ride design company with a heavy Orlando presence also announces a new partnership with iconic ride manufacturer Chance Rides. After an interview with Dick Chance and Guy Nelson, Ed and Ken discuss what the new partnership means for the two companies.
Ed then talks about the Madame Tussauds – Daniels Woods Land reveal of the new Aquaman wax figure and Ken spills the beans on some exciting new regarding the figure. Ken and Ed then chat about what trends are seen on the floor of this year’s show.
Our Day 1 coverage closes out with an interview with Allen Boerger of Roto.
Recording Time Stamp: 9 PM on November 13, 2018. All interviews recorded on the floor on Nov. 13
Today’s Guests-
June 15, 2018
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Eric Oh drops by the studio during his vacation in Orlando. We chat with him about his vacation, some of the unique things in Central Florida he’s experiencing for the first time, and get his hot takes on all the big news stories of the week.
Recording Date- June 1, 2018 at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
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November 15, 2017
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With the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017 Trade Show Floor opening this morning we have tons of news to talk about plus interviews with Guy Nelson of Dynamic Attractions, Brian Marrow of SeaWorld, and our first reactions to this year’s event.
Recording Date– 11/14/2017 7:30PM
Brian Marrow- VP Theme Park Experience Design, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment
Guy Nelson- CEO, Dynamic Attractions
November 17, 2016
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On Day 2 of the #IAE16 we hit up press conferences for Andretti Karting, CAVU, Dynamic Attractions, Cloud Coaster and more. Plus Ken and Jim talk about DOF Hurricane VR simulator, the VR Coaster at Fun Spot, who is actually buying all these ziplines and the Brass Ring 2016 Awards. We have interviews with Justin Burke of SEGA on what went into reviving the popular Daytona racing game and Ken sits down with Gordon Dorret, the CEO and President of international design firm Ferrec.
Hosts
Recording Date- Nov 16, 2016
Music- Song 1
Interviews Today-
Justin Burke, Sales and Marketing Manager at Sega Amusements Europe
Gordon Dorret, CEO and President of Ferrec