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September 26, 2019
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On this episode Jake talks about Halloween Horror Nights this year. After that Jake gives his review of the Dark Arts at Island of Adventure. Later Ed and Jake go over the entertainment cuts at Walt Disney World.
Recording Date: sep 20, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
July 18, 2019
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On this episode Ed, Ken, Jay, and Leavens talk about the rumor of Scoops Ahoy coming to universal. After that Ed, Jay, Ken, and Leavens talk about the leaked Nintendo World model. Later Jay and Leavens give their review of Dave and Busters on I-Drive.
Recording Date: Jul 12, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
October 11, 2018
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Denna Beana joins Ed, Jake, and Ken to discuss all things Halloween. Jake and Ken review HHN and Howl-O-Scream. Denna discusses her picks for this October and where she sees the haunt industry headed.
Special Guest – Denna Beana
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November 6, 2015
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This special SideChat Roundtable features Derek Burgan, Gregory Ryan, Mr Brian and Ken discussing safety at Halloween Horror Nights 25 at Universal Studios Orlando. The conversation includes the recent rash of media coverage, the in-park experiences for each other them and what they think should change before next year. While the topic is a serious one the conversation is kept light.
Recording Date- Nov 3, 2015
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Orlando Weekly – Nov 4 – Attacks on scare actors are out of control this year; here’s a nine-step plan to make Halloween Horror Nights safer for everyone
WKMG 6 – Oct 29 – 2 arrested in Halloween Horror Nights attacks reported at Universal
Orlando Sentinel – Oct 29 – Universal ‘scare actors’ tell horror stories of abuse
WKMG 6 – Oct 27 – Halloween Horror Nights actors quit after being attacked
Behind The Thrills – Oct 26 – Is Halloween Horror Nights safe? An open letter to scareactors and fans
Theme Park Insider – Oct 26 – Harassment Claims Fuel Debate about Employee Safety at Theme Parks’ Halloween Events
Central Florida Future – Oct 26 – Student scare actors at Universal’s HHN share stories
November 3, 2015
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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.
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Recording Date: FM- 10-28-15 | Aftershow 11-2-15
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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
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
Fun Spot’s Skycoaster lighting
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.
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?
Port Canaveral announces its slowing down cargo rail project
Port Canaveral terminal upgrades
OCSC announces new details on Orlando Pride. 1500 season tickets sold, 3 new celebrity players.
Tampa Bay Rays get out of Tropicana contract, can now look for new stadium home outside of Tampa Bay.
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
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