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January 27, 2019
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On this episode Ken calls Ed in the studio to talk about what’s open at Margaritaville and 192’s future. Before that Ed gives his reviews of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts and Magic Kingdom’s Surprise Celebration. Also Ed and Ken go over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Jan 25, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
August 18, 2015
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On today’s show Griffin of Epcod joins Ken, Jay, Jake and Richie to discuss all the WDW related announcements from D23. Booze in Magic Kingdom, Super Heroes in Epcot, live actors in Rivers of Light, and Slinky Dog vs Barnstormer are discussed. Then Richie and Ken go at each other when Richie calls Star Wars Land the ‘Potter Swatter’ we’ve been talking about.
During the Punch List Lissa and Ken discuss the new Jimmy Buffet town being built on 192, another list that Orlando is #1 on, lots of good food, and the horrific crime that recently took place on a Carnival Cruise ship. Cruising to Cuba, a set of new twin 75 story tall towers in Tampa and bicycle ride that makes you work to escape it are also brought up.
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Song One (Punch List)
Song Two (Main Event Intro)
Song Three (Closing Song)
Recording Dates: Main Event- Aug 16, 2015 | Punch List- Aug 17, 2015
MargaritaVillage coming to Kissimmee
New artwork added to Chef Mickey’s
German’s model railroad gets extensive refurbishment.
Orlando #1 convention destination in the nation. Chicago dropped to #3, Vegas sits still at #2
USWN Soccer Team vs Brazil on Oct 25 at the Citrus Bowl
La Modeleine coming to Florida Mall and Millenia area
Johnny Rivers (former Exec Chef of WDW) teams up with Petrakis (Cask & Larder, Ravenous Pig) for proposal for new café at MCO
Executive Chef of the Alfond Inn invited to the James Beard House in NY
Sanford’s Limo Cycle creates cycling escape game
Daytona Rising 85% complete. $400 Million, 101,000 seat grandstand, 40 escalators. 4.5 months to go. Construction began July 8, 2013. Jan 30-31 Rolex 24 will be first event in the finish facility.
Carnival announces plans for cruises to Cuba. Fathom brand (a social impact focused cruise brand) 710 passenger ship. Would be the first U.S. based cruise ship operator to sail to Cuba. Plans call for every other week beginning in May 2016.
Carnival Valor crew member arrested in Brevard County for sexually assaulting an underage boy (13-16) on a cruise.
Port of Tampa Bay announces new plans that include a 75 story tall tower and new cruise terminals
BGT announces new partnership with Blair Witch Executive producer Robin Cowie for HOS
Florida Kids and Family Expo – August 29-30
O-Town Mac Down for GKTW – Sept 12
Here’s the D23 Announcements for each WDW park:
MK- Skipper Canteen
Epcot- Frozen Ever After, Innoventions West Closure, Soarin’ Around the World, Super Hero HQ
DAK- Rivers of Light, Pandora, Night Safari
June 2, 2015
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After a whirlwind month of announcements and news we gather some theme parks fan to break it all down. Sir Owen Disney, Epcod and Elvenage join Jake, Richie and Ken to discuss their takes on all of this past month’s news. The future of SeaWorld, the chances of Skyplex actually ever happening and the role of Value Resorts at the modern Walt Disney Role all come up. Hot takes on the latest news, reviews of Tomorrowland, gambling’s impact on Florida, and a lot more in the news round-up episode.
Wisconsin Dells- Noah’s Ark Water Park (with non-tube rides)
Epcod’s Tomorrowland rampage One | Two | Three | Four | Five
OTR’s tweet regarding Volcano Bay stucco work
Mr Brian in Orlando’s sad trip to I-Drive 360 (Broken exhibits at SEALife One | Views from The Orlando Eye One, Two)
Ken Recommends- Tin Roof at I-Drive 360
Jack Recommends- #OrlandoEye on Instagram
#AskSeaWorld’s utter failure on Twitter
Sir Owen Disney Recommends- Christmas at SeaWorld