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Ep 66 – Robert Moves In at WDW

Robert gives us a mega-update from WDW including trip reports from DAK Lodge, Saratoga Springs and Wilderness Lodge. Plus the very latest on Tilikum’s declining health. News on a brand new, first in the region water slide and you won’t believe where it’s going. Also, Jim and Ken discuss Kylie Jenner and the Goo Goo Dolls.

Show Notes

Hosts

Date of Recording: 3/11/15

 

Music- Song One | Song Two

 

Punch List

Tilikum’s status

Mako’s track is finished

Goo Goo Dolls cancel BGT concert

Fun Spot’s new lift hill LEDs are now installed

Sugar Factory has a VIP opening

Cody Simpson comes to Madame Tussauds

Daytona Lagoon gets an update

JetBlue pilot training center opening in Orlando

Embassy Suites downtown is sold

New details on the OCSC stadium

Glass slide in L.A.

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Ep 64 – WWoHP East vs West with Universal Core

Today Ben of Universal Core stops by to share his thoughts on Wizarding World of Harry Potter East versus West. He talks about his trip to Universal Orlando resort and then chats about what it means to be a local covering Universal Hollywood. Disneyland, California Adventure and CityWalk are also discussed. During the Punch List Ken, Jim and Andy talk about the spying program SEAS announced it’s ending. News coming out of Merlin is also discussed. UCF Downtown is touched on and that massive crowd that came out of Fall Out Boy is talked about in detail.

Show Notes

Hosts

Date of Recording: Main Event – 2/24/2016 | Punch List – 3/2/2016

Music: Song One | Song Two | Song Three

Punch List

Heroin ring busted near I-Drive

SEAS Conference Call

Secret Spies of SeaWorld

Cobra’s Curse video

Finding Dory trailer

Merlin buys stake in Big Bus Tours

Legoland News Announcement

Kongstruction Hello Kitty shop

Fall Out Boy fills USF

Downtown UCF approved

Seminole compact fails in Tallahassee

Flights from MCO to Cuba being pursued

 

 

Other Links-

Mighty Men of Mouse’s coverage of the DCL problem cruise

Wizard World of Harry Potter West 

WPRK

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Ep 60 – Malls, Monster Trucks and 4D Movies

We have current news then we thaw out one of winter break episodes. During the news, Andy and Ken talk Disney, Fun Spot and SeaWorld. Jim tells about the recent media event at Legoland.

Then Mr. Entertainment stops by to give trip reports from Royal Rumble and Monster Jam. The Main Event includes an interview from last month with Mark of Orlando Mall Guide. Malls, the Orlando Magic, Miami and who laughs at Mark’s jokes are all brought up.

The show also features music inspired by Winter Park, from the brand new album by Jesse Cutler.

Show Notes
Hosts

Date of Recording: News- 1/27/16, 1/28/16 | Mr. Entertainment- 1/28/16 | OMG Mark- 1/7/16

Music– Jesse Cutler’s Music of Winter Park Album | Interview

Punch List

Star Wars land details to be reveled during Feb 21 ABC special hosted by Harrison Ford

Seashore Sweets closing/moving, Flying Fish expanding. Will the food improve as well?

WWOS expanding. 286,000 sq ft multi-story bldg and a new parking lot.

Big Thunder Mtn has 4 month refurb starting April 4. Is the new DL ending coming to MK?

WDWInfo (The DIS) asks “Is Magic Kindgom’s Skipper Canteen taking on water?”

Crescent Solarium at Beach Club to offer Afternoon Tea

Two former WDW tech employees file federal lawsuit over outsourcing. Disney stated in outsourcing firms stated in visa applications that American jobs wouldn’t be affected.

WaPo had an article on the history of no-fly zones at WDW and how they may affect drones there.

SEAS announces 4th Q and Year End results release date (Thurs, Feb 25), Conference call at 9AM that same day. What are your expectations?

Hotel rumors heat up at SEAS

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Ep 58 – Seth Goes Off (Property)

Today we have a backlogged episode from the holidays when Seth Kubersky stopped by to talk about his latest Unofficial Guide Series book; Beyond Disney. In this guide Seth and Bob Sehlinger cover all of the great attractions that you would miss if you just stayed on Disney property. The conversation covers security at Disney World, the entertainment at Holy Land Experience, the awe-inspiring displays of Kennedy Space Center and more. Seth gives some history of his time in Central Florida and rabbit trails include chats about Artegon, the future of I-Drive and what makes a good roadside attraction.

Show Notes

Hosts

Date of Recording:  Dec 17, 2015

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Links for this episode

Beyond Disney 

The Unofficial Guides

Touring Plans

The Holy Land Experience 

Kennedy Space Center

Artegon

Live Active Cultures on Orlando Weekly

He Says, She Says Show

WPRK

 

 

 

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Ep 57 – Derek Burgan Goes All Out(let)

On today’s show we discuss Fun Spot’s new long-range plan then Derek Burgan stops by to talk about the latest from the Disney outlets. He also talks about dinner theatres, Disney bloggers and Cabana Bay parking.

Show Notes

Hosts

Date of Recording:  Jan 13, 2016

Song 1

Punch List

Tree

Feld announces earlier than expected plan to retire elephants (this May)

Fun Spot announces HUGE new expansion, Falcon’s Creative overseeing long-term growth plan

Height balloons spotted at Fantasia Gardens

Pizza Planet to close, will it become a Muppets restaurant?

Are projection mapping, flame throwers coming to DHS fireworks?

Disney files paperwork with FAA for drones at Epcot

DVC announces new perks for 25th Anniversary, including a lounge in the old ImageWorks

New lounge coming to DAK   (pre-2000s Kungaloosh possibly available for insiders at Jock’s)

Frontier Airlines expands at MCO

WestJet adds MCO to Vancouver service

Nude Nite Orlando to be hosted at Artegon

New Splash pad announced for Florida Aquarium

MOSI presents downtown proposal to City Council

Miami-Dade announces interest in ferry service to Cuba with terminal in downtown, F&F 8 may film in Cuba

Alton Towers gets VR coaster, could LLF be next?

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