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November 17, 2019
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On this episode Ed is joined with Seth Kubersky to talk about the 2020 edition of the Unoffical Guide for Universal Orlando and Disneyland. Before that Ed gives his review of the holiday celebration at Animal Kingdom. After Ed and Seth talk about Disney Plus launch.
Recording Date: Nov 15, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 14, 2019
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On this episode Ed goes over the quarterly report for Disney and SeaWorld. After Ed talks about the leaked concept art for Nintendoland. Later Ed goes over the rules Lockheed Martin implement for Epic Universe.
Recording Date: Nov 08, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
January 13, 2019
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In this episode Ed talks about 2018, going over the best and worst of the year. Also Ed talks about OTR’s future.
Recording Date: Jan 04, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 16, 2018
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Ed holds down the fort at WPRK while Ken and Robert broadcast live from the press room at the IAAPA International Attractions Expo. The show begins with reports of a fire at Pointe Orlando and Ken keeps the listeners updated on the fire as the show progresses.
Guests on this very special remote episode include Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlides. Plus Robert returns to the airwaves after many months away. Robert, Ed, and Ken discuss their big takeaways from this year’s expo and why they think we’re entering a water park renaissance.
Recording Info: Recorded live on Friday, Nov 16, 2018
OC Fire Dept info on Pointe Orlando
Orlando Tourist’s info on Pointe Orlando
Day 1 – Roto, Chance Rides, and Dynamic Attractions
Day 2 – LEGOLAND, Oceaneering, 2getthere, Brass Ring Awards
Day 3 – Gravity Group, Aerophile, Hall of Fame Inductees, IAAPA’s new branding
November 15, 2018
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Ed and Ken discuss Day 3 of the Attractions Expo Trade Show. Ed talks about the Rabbids concept by Triotech and Ubisoft. Ken says it’s not the year of VR but the year of partnerships and in a field with plenty of competition Falcon’s Creative Group definitely had the biggest. He also discusses that while VR is still at the event its role in it looks to be changing.
Ken gives an overview of the IAAPA events not covered yet on the show including the Hall of Fame inductees, the Applause Award winner, IAAPA’s new officers and board members, and the brand new IAAPA branding. He also explains why a set of roller coasters announced for New Jersey might be an indication of new rides headed to Florida.
Interviews include Aerophile and a unique interview with Gravity Group discussing the material they are most familiar with.
Recording Time Stamp: 8:30 PM on November 14, 2018. Interviews were recorded on Tuesday, Nov 12.
Important Links and Today’s Guests
IAAPA Names Officers and New Board Members for 2019
IAAPA Previews New Global Brand at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018