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November 16, 2018

Ep 159 – LIVE FROM IAAPA #IAE18 Day 4 as Pointe Orlando burns with Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlide

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Ed holds down the fort at WPRK while Ken and Robert broadcast live from the press room at the IAAPA International Attractions Expo. The show begins with reports of a fire at Pointe Orlando and Ken keeps the listeners updated on the fire as the show progresses.

Guests on this very special remote episode include Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlides. Plus Robert returns to the airwaves after many months away. Robert, Ed, and Ken discuss their big takeaways from this year’s expo and why they think we’re entering a water park renaissance.

Recording Info: Recorded live on Friday, Nov 16, 2018

Special Guests and Links

Triotech

Feld Entertainment

ProSlides

OC Fire Dept info on Pointe Orlando

Orlando Tourist’s info on Pointe Orlando

IAAPA International Attractions Expo 2018 Trade Show Coverage

Day 1 – Roto, Chance Rides, and Dynamic Attractions

Day 2 – LEGOLAND, Oceaneering, 2getthere, Brass Ring Awards

Day 3 – Gravity Group, Aerophile, Hall of Fame Inductees, IAAPA’s new branding

November 14, 2018

#OTRatIAAPA #IAE18 Trade Show Day 2 – LEGOLAND, Oceaneering, 2getthere, Brass Ring Awards

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Ed and Ken discuss all the news from Day 2 of the IAAPA Attractions Expo Trade Show. Press events from the day include the Brass Ring Awards, which included numerous Florida winners. FELD announces they’re wanting to expand their IPs beyond arena shows and hint at a Monster Jam roller coaster. Falcon’s Creative Group announces a new partnership with PBS. Ken and Ed discuss what this new PBS Experience will likely be.

Interviews include a Master Builder from Merlin discussing the new Leogland Florida land and Oceaneering/2GetThere.

Recording Time Stamp: 10 PM on November 14, 2018. Legoland interview recorded on Nov. 14, Oceaneering/2GetThere interview recorded on Nov. 13

Today’s Guests-

Merlin Magic Making/Legoland

Jason Miller- Master Model Builder

Oceaneering

Bill Bunting- Director, Business Development, Entertainment Systems

2gethere

Robbert Lohmann – Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder at 2getthere

A Monster Jam concept presented by FELD

The Science section of the PBS Experience

REVO-GT driverless automated guided vehicle

August 10, 2018

Ep 147 – Ozark Meth heads, Ripleys, and SeaWorld’s Big Blue World

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Rumors say SeaWorld is about to go all in with its San Antonio park. Ripley’s looks to be in a not so good place after the accident in Branson. And Feld’s newest venture might be a ray of hope for America’s dying malls.

Recording Date – July 27, 2018 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, FL

Important Links

Behind The Thrills’s article regarding SeaWorld San Antonio

Zhonghong troubles might mean bad things for SeaWorld

The future of Epcot’s Illuminations

Feld’s big Trolls experience

Falcon’s Creative Group launches new podcast series, ‘Experience Imagination’

I-Drive Aquatic Center renamed for hotelier Harris Rosen, credited with saving it

Castaway Cay Named Best Private Island Again by Cruise Critic Readers

Walt Disney World Set to Launch Minnie Van Transportation Service to Port Canaveral

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex raises ticket prices

The opening of Caribbean’s first adventure theme park increases tourism potential for Trinidad

Japan Legalizes Casino Gambling in a Boon to Resort Developers, approves 3 casino resorts to start out

Branson’s amusement park shuts down, tweets out that “No, we didn’t have meth heads working for us.”

Cirque du Soleil acquires VStar, makers of ‘Paw Patrol Live!’

February 4, 2017

Ep 91 – Ringling Says Goodbye

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In this episode of #OTRonFM we talk Ringling with Richie and Jake, Ken reviews Ohana’s and Robert gets excited about concerts at SeaWorld. Jason of Orlando Fun and Food tells us about his experiences covering Feld, including a trip to the elusive Ringling Elephant Center. Artegon, the Atlanta Braves, SeaWorld and more are mentioned on this very circus-centric episode.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Orlando Theme Park Updates
Ed of Orlando Theme Park Updates
Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Jim of WildGravity Travels
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Online Trends Correspondent – Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee

Special Guest – Jason of Orlando Fun and Food

Recording Date- Jan 20, 2017 – Live on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park

Ringling shuts down after 146 years

SeaWorld hosts Lynyrd Skynyrd

Braves leave WWOS

Skyzone sues Artegon