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November 18, 2015

OTR at IAAPA IAE 2015 Day 2 – Wanda Group, Goddard Group & ProSlide

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Today we have interviews with Wanda Group (they talk about building new parks, Disney as competition and the struggles of the industry in Asia right now), Goddard Group (they talk about the Cirque park in Mexico and the future of the industry) and ProSlide (they talk about their 2016 projects, new tech that might soon be in Orlando and the evolution of water slides). Plus we have Kevin Yee review the VR Coaster demonstration that’s currently at Fun Spot and Ed of Mickey Updates stops by to talk about what was happening on the IAAPA IAE15 floor today.

Show Notes

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Ed of Mickey Updates
Special Guest- Nick Ilasi

Date of Recording: Nov 18, 2015

Music

Song 1

Song 2

News

Non-IAAPA

Monorail fender bender

Skyplex adds world’s largest wave pool, world’s tallest vertical lift

Port Canaveral votes NO on new resort complex

Port Canaveral confirmed as the world’s 2^nd busiest cruise port

Boat accident at Port Canaveral

Disney unions group endorses Val Demings, Susannah Randolph

Great Wolf Lodge confirmed for Orlando

OSC extends hours to meet demand ahead of Mummies closure, new numbers say over 500K ppl visited last year

IAAPA

Owners & GMs Breakfast (Joel Manby spoke, reviewed the Nov 9^th news)

Dynamic Attractions announced new Orlando attractions center

THEA awards

Hall of Fame inductees

Interactive game, Cosmic Quest, announced for KSC

Holy Land Experience announces Trin-I-Tee Golf mini golf attraction

Gravity Group saw coaster at Walibi

Tonight’s Interviews

Wanda Group
Goddard Group (Recorded Nov 17, 2015)
ProSlide

Tomorrow-10a-Noon on WPRK, TuneIn app | Mack, Dynamic Attractions & Bill Kitchen of US Thrill Rides

November 16, 2015

Ep 54 – Joshua Wallack Talks Mangos, Skyplex and More

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Today we have a special interview with Joshua Wallack, the visionary behind Skyplex and Mango’s Orlando. He sits down with us to talk about the struggle to build Skyplex, the benefits to the community, the new parking garage plaza, and Mango’s (which will be the largest Latin club in the U.S.).

During a shortened Punch List Jay, Jake and Ken talk Universal, I-Drive and Mummies.

Don’t forget to tune in tomorrow through Friday for the latest IAAPA coverage.

Show Notes

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Joshua Wallack of Mango’s and Skyplex

Recording Date: FM- 11-12-15 | Punch List 11-15-15

Music

Trends With Jake

Trackers take a break after creepy message includes their private info
Theme Park Review Robb mocks runDisney fans, twitter goes nuts (mention the OTR twitter poll)

He later on sneaks’ beer bottles onto Rockin Roller Coaster

An Epcot guest gets drunk, scales the Mexican pyramid
The mainstream media tries to cover SEAS, gets its comically incorrect

Punch List

Mummies of the World exhibit at Orlando Science closing end of November

Rosen Shingle Creek announces 640 rooms, other new expansions

Beetlejuice at USF confirmed for Dec 3 permanent closure

UOR confirms parking for Volcano Bay will be in existing garages, guests will be shuttled to the water park

Pets attraction coming to UOR?

Legoland Florida may soon be within the city limits if Winter Haven has its way

Ken thinks the SeaWorld Rescue ride is coming to Key West at SWO

B Resort rebrands American Q restaurant

Disney focused men’s clothing boutique Twenty Eight & Main opens at Disney Spring’s Marketplace Co-Op

Famed Disney imaginer Marty Sklar stopping by Disney Spring/DHS Nov 17, 18 for a book signing

DHS’s Jedi Training gets updates, new characters

Main Event

Mango’s

Mango’s Hollywood parking garage gets the green light after 2 year feud with nearby Golden Corral owner

WARNING- Static occurs 01:37:30 – 01:45:00 but still listen because it’s very good insights!

LET THE COUNTY KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF SKYPLEX!

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November 11, 2015

Ep 53 – Artegon Zombies and SEAS Prophets

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With breaking news coming out of runDisney, SEAS and I-Drive today’s podcast includes Jake talking about the ending of HHN, Kevin Yee covers the history of upcharge events at WDW and a special podcast exclusive interview with Andy of Theme Parks and Travels talking SEAS. The FM content includes the latest from Premier Exhibits and from Artegon. The I-Drive Vision Plan is also discussed in length on today’s show.

FM Content ends at 00:45:00

Show Notes

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Andy of Theme Parks & Travels

Recording Date: FM- 11-5-15 | Aftershow 11-9-15 | 11-10-15

Music

Punch List

I-Drive Vision Plan. The BoC accepted the recommendations but made it clear that they are not adopting the recommendations. BCC Morning Session around the 01:20:00 mark.
SEAS raises prices, unveils new logos for Cobras Curse & Mako, unveils plans for 2016.
- SEAS Nov 9 webcast of the Investor and Analyst Day
- Tic-Tac-Toe Chickens
Twister closing
Legendary Truth at HHN – Are these signs of the tech to come?
Star Trek gets a new TV show, will an attraction come to Orlando?
Crowne Plaza on Universal Blvd gets new management.
Premier Exhibits buys Dinoking Tech. Will we see Dinoking exhibits in Orlando?

Artegon announces the end of the cages, a new food court and new attractions
Xero Gravity Sports Park land deal falls thru, new locations sought, but Kissimmee is very negative towards the project
MargaritaVillage releases new details
SunRail cancels late night train, adds mid-afternoon one
New info on UCF’s proposed hotel
Hunger Games, Fox announced new theme parks.

Trends Report with Jake of Orlando Park Pass

HHN closing – huge crowds for final B&T
Fear Factor Live is somehow, some reason going to reopen…
Cell phone charging lockers installed near The Hulk at IOA
Walls are up around former Lucy Tribute at USF, will be replaced with new Hello Kitty retail and M&G
Walk The Moon concert taping for Nickelodeon HALO awards at UOR Nov 7. (Try to keep phrases that date it as minimal as possible)
WDW’s former President, Meg Crofton (who retired earlier this year after a 35 yr career at Disney), was honored with a window on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.

“Center for Leadership Development & Mentoring”

DHS expands the area of the park that opens prior to the morning rope drop.
Disney has registered StarWarsLiveInConcert.com, many (including some members of OTR) think this points to a new Feld Entertainment show
CMs begin training for Star Wars Launch Bay, it should open within the next few weeks
Sunset Blvd’s Sunset Ranch goes down for a small update; Fairfax Fare adds burgers in the meantime
Hollywood & Dine goes character dining all the time with “Minnie’s Seasonal Dine”

Nov 7 – Jan 3, 2016: Minnie’s Holiday & Dine Dinner

Jan 4, 2016 – March 20, 2016: Hollywood themed

March 21 – June 5, 2016: A celebration of Spring

June 6 – September 11, 2016: A beach-party blast for the Summer

September 12 – November 6, 2016: Enjoy a festive Halloween celebration

Victoria and Albert’s updates the menu (10 course available throughout), seating updated (one elongated seating per night), Chef’s Table to get major update starting in Jan.
Speaking of food and beverage WDW rolled out new RapidFill cups this week that feature new art. It is $16.99 for the length of your stay.
Disney shows a perfect cross-promotion with a new viral video that has the emotions from Inside Out watching the new Star Wars trailer. It’s like a Pixar version of Mystery Science Theater 3000

The Bigger Picture with Kevin Yee

November 3, 2015

Ep 52 – Banks Lee Talks DHS, the future of I-Drive and HHN

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This week Banks Lee of Attractions Magazine calls in to chat about the sudden closure of 7220 I-Drive, safety at HHN, the future of DHS and more. During the FM segment Robert and Ken talk I-Drive NASCAR’s new partnership with the Orlando Magic, the new Orlando Pride soccer team and the James Beard chef who’s headed to Disney Springs.

Jake talks about Bill & Ted, a new indoor snow ski simulator center in town and Tiffany’s crazy concert at Epcot’s Food & Wine.

During the Aftershow Mr. Brian joins the show to talk the future of iFly and Pointe Orlando. What’s happening at the corner of I-Drive and Universal Blvd also comes up. And the latest details from Port Canaveral are discussed. Then Ken gives the very latest on the World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s.

Show Notes

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Mr Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Banks Lee of Attractions Magazine

Recording Date: FM- 10-28-15 | Aftershow 11-2-15

Music

The Punch List

I-Drive

Orlando Eye closes for nearly a week

Magic, IDrive Nascar announce new partnership

iFly announces new location in between Wonder Works and Icebar. No word on what that means for the current location.

OTR’s tweets about Hawaiian Rumble

iFly permit tweet
Videos One | Two

Dubai Skydive plans new indoor skydiving at I-Drive 360

Stabbing in parking lot near International Drive’s Howl at the Moon

Volcano Island mini golf owner’s odd Youtube video

World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s

Ken’s Periscope/Katch video
Photos One | Two |Three

Fun Spot’s Skycoaster lighting

WDW

Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless (6X James Beard award winner) confirmed to be opening new restaurant at Disney Springs. Scott Joseph has been reporting since late 2014.

Permits show new entrance, expansion areas for DHS.

Sunset Ranch at DHS behind construction walls. (What will the update see?)
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Nov 1, 2015 show

UOR

Universal theme parks have their highest attendance ever.

Safety of Scare Actors at HHN. Drunks, wild guest. What can be done to keep HHN under control?

Space Coast

Port Canaveral announces its slowing down cargo rail project

Port Canaveral terminal upgrades

Overview of Port Canaveral

Other Local Tourism

OCSC announces new details on Orlando Pride. 1500 season tickets sold, 3 new celebrity players.

10 more players announced

Tampa Bay Rays get out of Tropicana contract, can now look for new stadium home outside of Tampa Bay.

Orlando Rays Minor League team moved away in 2004
Orange County rejected Yankees ballpark plan in 2011.

SunRail gets DOT approval for MCO leg (Still won’t open until 2020)

The Florida Aquarium starts construction on new events center.

Holy Land Experience gets more lights and mirrors

Central Florida Zoo changes expansion focus

Trending This Week

Indoor snow skiing coming to Winter Park

Fun Spot Kissimmee has a black out Monday. It lasted about an hour, no reports of stranded riders.

Film crew at the Sunday, Oct 25 Bill and Ted

Tiffany stopped by Epcot’s Food & Wine. Everyone is talking about her cover of Guns and Roses “Sweet Child of Mine.”

Custom Magicbands will soon be available (in a new Tomorrowland station)

Ahead of Shanghai Disneyland’s opening next year farmers in Shanghai welcomed Mickey Mouse this week with forming the famous cartoon star in a rice field.

A sinkhole opened up on the Maitland I-4 off ramp Monday swallowing the front end of a car.

Daytona International Speedway shares new aerial shots of Daytona Rising. Less than 75 days until it’s finished.

Screenshots of an AP survey asks how interested they would be in “Upgrading paper annual passes to plastic.”

Deadline gave new details, including who’s writing, the Tower of Terror feature film by Disney

October 27, 2015

Ep 51- Ripley’s, Ringling and Skyplex with Jason of Orlando Fun & Food

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FM Radio content is 00:06:55 through 01:09:30. In our very first FM episode Jason of Orlando Fun & Food stops by to talk Skyplex, Ringling, plastic annual passes at Universal, and more. During the trends report Jake talks about Back To The Future Day, a baby rhino and the dismantling of The Hulk coaster. In the after show Jay, Ken and Robert get into an in-depth debate about steel coasters in Orlando, self driving cars and what causes empty shopping malls.