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February 3, 2021
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On this Episode Ed talks about the changes coming to Jungle Cruise. After that Ed goes over the rumors for project penguin at SeaWorld. Later Ed talks about 2020 being the worst year for hotels.
Recording Date: Jan 26 , 2021 at home
Broadcast Date: Jan 29, 2021 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
April 17, 2019
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On this episode Ken calls in to talk about the potential new layout for universal new park with Ed, Leavens, and Jay. Before that Ken talks about the next trend at hotels. Jake gives his review of KareKare Curl at Aquatica.
Recording Date: Apr 12, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
April 26, 2018
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Tourism writer Holly V. Kapherr talks about her recent Marineland article in Travel Weekly, her work with boutique hotels, and the future of casinos in Florida.
Recording Date- April 20, 2018 in Studio B at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
Show Notes
Holly V Hapherr’s Travel Weekly | Orlando Weekly | Twitter
Travel Weekly’s Marineland coverage
Jeff Vahle has officially been named as president of Disney Signature Experiences.
Air travel safety
August 3, 2017
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Ed and Ken go through a run down of the latest hotel news from around Central Florida. From Sanford, to UCF, to Apopka, to 192 there’s plenty of new hotels going up. One of the biggest projects is the new $750 million Margaritaville Resort on 192. Jim Bagley, the Project Manager of Margaritaville Resort Orlando, calls in and talks about all the huge projects that are a part of the new Margaritaville Resort, including a massive new water park.
Hosts
Recording Date- July 28, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Hard Rock’s Reverb vs Red Lion’s Hotel RL
Ken’s definitive Margaritaville Orlando Resort article
April 21, 2016
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On today’s show we’re joined by Brendan Byrne, 90.7 WMFE’s Space reporter. He shares his experiences from reporting on Kennedy Space Center and talks about the future of space tourism in the Central Florida market.
During the Punch List Andy and Jim talk about big news coming out Busch Gardens plus Clearwater Aquarium’s massive new expansion plans.
Hosts
Recording Date: Main Event- 4/6/16 | Punch List- 4/13/16
Adam Sandler IS NOT moving Melbourne Florida
I-Drive Bazaar (SW corner of SLR and I-Drive) could be rebuilt (Rich at OBJ reporting based on discussion filings)
Orlando’s hotel supply to increase by 2.8% in the next two years (45.6 mill room nights available in 2017)
Clearwater Marine Aquarium goes on the defensive about new expansion plans
Florida HQ’d Carnival Cruises to use reality shows, game shows to promote cruising
Legacy Florida money approved for Lake Apopka ($5 Mill per yr), Everglades ($200 Mill per yr)
North Florida’s Apalachicola River named the most endangered river in the nation
BGT closes Tidal Wave, is something new coming to Stanleyville?
Mako gift shop readies to open
Disney
Grand Florida gets new carpet, new $15 tour
Ample Hills Creamery coming to Disney’s Boardwalk resort
Olaf to begin meeting guests at DHS
Tower of Terror might be getting a bar and/or a Guardians of the Galaxy overlay
Disney Springs Town Center to open May 15