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April 5, 2016
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Today we have a SideChat with Rene of the V Group. Rene designed the beverage program and oversees the daily operations at Hanson’s Shoe Repair and Herman’s Loan Company.
Rene stopped by WPRK to DJ during a recent late night session. Ken used this time to annoy Rene with questions about Orlando’s drinking scene and the recent rise of craft cocktails.
Recording Date: 2-29-16
March 29, 2016
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Jeannine of the Orlando Science Center shares details on how this local educational museum stays relevant in one of the most competitive markets for families in the nation. Details are given on updates to events, exhibits and future plans.
During the Punch List Jim and Ken talk about Disney World’s latest hard ticket events, Legoland’s announcements and rules bloggers should follow. The show starts with a rumor regarding Attractions Magazine and ends with an update to Kong.
Note- There is an unusual amount of static in today’s episode.
Hosts
Recording Dates: Jeannine’s Interview – 3/15/16 | Punch List – 3/25/16
Music: Song One Song Two Song Three
I-Drive
Hawaiian Rumble mini golf demo begins
Around Town
IOA approves 2nd terminal and tram
ASH opening in Mills50, chef de cuisine from Hell’s Kitchen
Legoland has 5 big announcements-
Disney
Haunted Mansion surprise package
Preferred Parking testing at MK, Epcot
Port Orleans gets a pool upgrade
New Indiana Jones film coming in 2019
Planet Hollywood Observatory renderings
Universal
Toothsome Chocolate Factory & Savory Feast Emporium
Rumor- UOR looking at new Xmas entertainment
The Walking Dead coming to USH year-round
Other News
Gambling deal died in Florida Senate (Sun Sentinel’s take on it)
Angry Birds inks deal with Madame Tussauds London
Dinosaur Planet theme park coming to Bangkok
Tampa’s MOSI could be moving away from BGT and to downtown | Hillsborough County MOSI move Study
Daytona Beach opened a new art museum in February
South Florida Science Center’s outdoor expansion with mini golf course | PBP’s article on it
March 15, 2016
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Robert gives us a mega-update from WDW including trip reports from DAK Lodge, Saratoga Springs and Wilderness Lodge. Plus the very latest on Tilikum’s declining health. News on a brand new, first in the region water slide and you won’t believe where it’s going. Also, Jim and Ken discuss Kylie Jenner and the Goo Goo Dolls.
Hosts
Date of Recording: 3/11/15
Goo Goo Dolls cancel BGT concert
Fun Spot’s new lift hill LEDs are now installed
Sugar Factory has a VIP opening
Cody Simpson comes to Madame Tussauds
JetBlue pilot training center opening in Orlando
Embassy Suites downtown is sold
March 3, 2016
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Today Ben of Universal Core stops by to share his thoughts on Wizarding World of Harry Potter East versus West. He talks about his trip to Universal Orlando resort and then chats about what it means to be a local covering Universal Hollywood. Disneyland, California Adventure and CityWalk are also discussed. During the Punch List Ken, Jim and Andy talk about the spying program SEAS announced it’s ending. News coming out of Merlin is also discussed. UCF Downtown is touched on and that massive crowd that came out of Fall Out Boy is talked about in detail.
Hosts
Date of Recording: Main Event – 2/24/2016 | Punch List – 3/2/2016
Music: Song One | Song Two | Song Three
Heroin ring busted near I-Drive
Merlin buys stake in Big Bus Tours
Kongstruction Hello Kitty shop
Seminole compact fails in Tallahassee
Flights from MCO to Cuba being pursued
Other Links-
Mighty Men of Mouse’s coverage of the DCL problem cruise
February 18, 2016
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As violence rings out across Central Florida we stop to ask what more needs to be done to keep tourist safe. We then talk about the Anthem of the Seas and its storm damage. A new 34-story tall guitar, fish tanks at Rainforest Café and street view at Magic Kingdom are discussed. Legoland, Brevard Zoo and Epcot all come up as well. Today’s show is a 2 hour roundup of the recent news.
Date of Recording: 2/10/16
News of violence fills the tourist district. 2 dead at Florida Mall, 2 dead in mass shooting at nightclub on Universal Blvd (with another mass shooting in a Tampa strip club)
Storm with 100+ mile an hour winds hit Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, after wild night at sea the rest of the itineraries are cancelled and the ship sails home early, RV gives all aboard a full refund and 50% off a future cruise.
Seminoles propose $1.8 Billion in new development for their casinos including a 34 story guitar shaped tower in Hollywood, Florida.
Google Street View spotted walking around Magic Kingdom
Cheerleading confirmed for WWOS, is this the end of Indiana Jones Stunt Show?
Circle of Life movie abruptly closes for lengthy rehab at Epcot. Will it return?
DAK’s Rainforest Café fish tanks closed for rehab, will the local Rainforest Cafés become fish-less like the Mall of America location recently did?
Brevard Zoo to offer 2 new behind the scenes tour
Legoland files plans for new development across the street from current resort
4 Points on I-Drive to gets new owner, $4M update
Sports complex beside Artegon asks for 6 month extension on permits
Wallack’s Hollywood Garage requests to add to more floors, 200 more spaces