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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
October 28, 2018
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Today we have Beth Cocchiarella of EMC PR in the studio talking about the brand new Terror at the Inn at Holiday Inn Orlando Suites and Waterpark. We discuss what has changed at the resort since the transition from the Nick Hotel. The brand new family Halloween event that the hotel launched this year. Plus a connection to one of California’s biggest Halloween events and what that might mean to the future of the Holiday Inn Orlando’s Terror at the Inn.
Then in Hour 2, Ken and Ed discuss some of the week’s tourism news including an update to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ possible move to London.
Recording Date: October 19, 2018, at 10 AM in the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
Holiday Inn Orlando Suites and Waterpark
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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October 24, 2017
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We give trip reports from opening night at Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa including a food review of the cricket tacos. We also talk about SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween offerings including a Sesame Place themed character breakfast. There’s also a few fun rants along the way.
Recording Date- September 24, 2017
October 27, 2016
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Our Halloween blowout episode includes two special guests. First up we have Dawn of Come See Orlando. She talks about what she’s learned from working as the media rep for numerous I-Drive attractions, including the failed CSI: The Experience. She also shares her thoughts on the boom in zombie laser tag attractions, why Orlando is such a Halloween hot spot and more. Ken and Robert give a trip report from Howl-O-Scream.
Then Ricky Brigante stops by the studio to chat about Catharsis, his new immersive haunted house experience. Ricky also shares his thoughts on why Orlando can’t seem to have a successful year-round haunt attraction and the changes he’s seen since he first founded Inside the Magic years ago.
We also talk about Central Florida’s reaction to Hurricane Matthew and what lessons we hopefully learned from this near miss.
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Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday, October 21, 2016.