Know the city | Know the industry
October 24, 2019
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
On this episode Ed gives his review of Minifigure Factory located at Disney Springs. After that Ed gives am update on the Gondolas at Disney World. Then Ed goes over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Oct 18, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
October 19, 2019
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
On today’s episode Ed gives his review of Epcot Forever. Before that Ed gives his review of Maxine’s on Shine. After that Ed talks about the Autonomous shuttle in Lake Nona, Move Nona.
Recording Date: Oct 04, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
May 8, 2018
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
We’re joined in studio by one of the Medieval Times queens and a show designer. They share their behind the scenes stories from over the years at Medieval Times, including the incredible work that went into the latest show. This new show is one of the company’s most ambitious and most historic.
Hour Two is filled with news including an update to the Florida Mall story we talked about a few weeks back. We also touch on the latest news from WDW including Dan Cockerell’s retirement and the end of Night of Joy.
Recording Date- April 27, 2018 in Studio B at WPRK Winter Park, FL
Hour One
Hour Two
Florida Mall panic at Apple store prompts a lawsuit
Trolls Topia- 4th park land, Kids Zone?
Night of Joy confirmed cancelled for WDW
Dan Cockerell, VP of Magic Kingdom Suddenly Departing Company
Fun Spot Orlando gets a Headrush 360
I-Drive’s high-flying StarFlyer debut pushed to June
Ride-sharing Safr coming to Orlando, focuses on women’s safety
November 17, 2017
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The IAAPA Attractions Expo has wrapped up its 2017 run. Ed and Ken discuss what they were most impressed with over the last week. VR industry pioneer Thomas Wagner of VR Coasters discusses their new project with Legoland and what the future of VR attractions in theme parks are. Saham Ali of Falcon’s Creative Group discuss project mapping, how to keep high-tech attractions relevant with age, and how they deal with clients who might not have the biggest budgets. Then the episode wraps up with an interview with Gravity Group co-founder and lead engineer Chad Miller. Miller discusses Mine Blower at Fun Spot, Oscar’s Wild Taxi at Sesame Place, and the role of roller coasters at local parks and FECs.
Recording Time Stamp: 7PM November, 17 2017
Thomas Wagner- Co-Founder and Managing Partner / CEO, VR Coasters GmbH & Co. KG
Saham Ali- Director of Technology, Falcon’s Creative Group
Chad Miller- Engineer and Principal, The Gravity Group
July 9, 2017
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Jim Deberry, Senior Manager of North America for Arihant Water Park Equipment talks about the future of water parks, the evolution of the industry up to this point, and even shares some details of what to expect at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo.
At the end, a few news stories are touched on during the quick hits. Ed and Ken weigh in on the Pirates controversy, a Disney blogger’s shocking news story, and the hot new beach bar headed to Daytona Beach.
Hosts
Recording Date- June 30, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Important Links
NEWS
Jimmy Buffett’s LandShark Bar & Grill is coming to Daytona Beach
Disney finally scrubs human trafficking from Pirates of the Caribbean ride
Port Canaveral shares more on new terminal, cargo crane update
I-4 Ultimate Landscaping Efforts Kick Off
ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Returns for 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Oct. 4-6
Trump lawyer’s firm steered millions in donations to family members, files show