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September 22, 2018

Ep 151 – Drew the Intern talks SeaWorld and Ken talks Feld

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Drew the Intern of In the Loop joins Ed and Ken to discuss the rumors regarding the future of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. We also talk hurricanes, unions, Universal Studios Beijing, and Meow Wolf. Plus Ken reviews Disney on Ice’s latest show and what it may mean for the future of Feld Entertainment.

Recording Info- Recorded on Sept 14, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Florence

Port Canaveral RC Grandeur of the Seas and Norwegian Escape

Westgate houses employees from Carolinas, rent RVs for first teams back

Assisted living residents

In-state room rates at WDW, discounts at Rosen, Expedia activates Emergency website for Florida

UCF at UNC game canceled

Rip currents on Florida beaches, beach erosion

Disney on Ice – Review

Drew the Internet Interview–

SeaWorld Chain – Wild Gravity spills the beans

Wild Adventures gets an alligator-themed kids area

MLS announces All-Star match in Orlando in 2019

WB I-4 in Maitland closed Sept 14, 17, and 18 10PM-5AM

Chef Lopez leaves Tapa Toro for North Quarter Mexican restaurant

Alan Littaye gives new details, maps on Universal Studios Bejing

Disney unions get a major win – CNBC quote

Frontier now has the most non-stop destinations from MCO

March 23, 2018

Ep 134 – In the Loop’s Drew the Intern

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Drew the Intern of In The Loop stops by the studio to chat about his recent U.K. trip, the current theme park bubble, and that infamous In The Loop Crayola Experience video.

The latest news on Tomorrowland’s redo, Florida’s 2017 visitor numbers, and the future of one of Orlando’s most infamous dinner shows.

Recording Date: March 23, 2017 at WPRK’s Studio B.

Special Guest: Drew the Intern

Show Notes

In The Loop Youtube Channel

Tomorrowland redo

Florida visitor numbers

Greyhound racing amendment moves forward Proposal 67 end it by 2020

Solar Bears playoff clincher is tonight

Pirates Dinner to reopen as soon as next month

KSC Exploration Grounds System gets $895 million

November 18, 2016

OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 3- In The Loop’s Drew the Intern, Falcon’s Creative Group, and Ropes Course Inc.

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Drew the Intern from In The Loop stops by to join Ed, Robert, and Ken to talk about Day 3 at the International Attractions Expo. Today’s show focuses on the food vendors, the outdoor section and some of the challenges for media in covering such a massive event. The human powered snowcone machine, the Ninja Warrior course, inflatables and what Fun Spot will end up with are all mentioned.

Two interviews finish out today’s show. First up is Yvette Whittaker, Executive VP of Operations at Falcon’s Creative Group, talks about how to battle screen fatigue, why Falcon’s stays in Orlando and the role licensing has played at Falcon’s. Then Lori Gunthorp of Ropes Courses Inc. talks about the new course going in at the Andretti Karting FEC, the Christmas Eve accident at Artegon, and why ropes courses remain so popular.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Jim of WildGravity Travels
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Online Trends Correspondent – Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee

Special Guest– Drew of In The Loop

Recording Date- Nov 17, 2016

Music- Song 1

Interviews Today-

Yvette Whittaker – Executive VP of Operations at Falcon’s Creative Group

Lori Gunthorp – Marketing Manager at Ropes Courses Inc