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July 25, 2019
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On this episode Ed gives his review of Three bridges at Coronado Springs. After that Ed talks about some of Lion King Celebration at Animal Kingdom. Then Ed goes over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Jul 19, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
March 21, 2018
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We try catching up on the latest news with this episode. News includes a billion dollar upgrade coming to Royal Caribbean, the significance to the new name at Gary Goddard Design, a mystery around a deleted article on The Dis, and the big changes coming to Lowry Park Zoo.
Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe calls in to talk about the new parking fees at WDW, why Disney likely won’t be adding a resort fee, and her work on bringing light to these hidden fees.
Recording Date– March 16, 2018, in Studio B at WPRK Winter Park, FL
Special Guest– Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe
Gary Goddard leaves, Legacy Entertainment new name
DCL changes eastern Caribbean itinerary as islands still work to recover from Maria
Tomorrowland Expo party confirmed for MK
The Dis deleted an article on a mechanics death
Food prep employees at MCO picket
Vacation homes no longer pay school impact fees
Rocket launches at KSC might soon be 3x the current rate
Lowry Park Zoo renamed, announces major updates
Brevard Zoo announces inclusion plan for those with special needs, Jeff Corwin announces he’ll be visiting the zoo
Magic Sports and Entertainment district
February 4, 2016
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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.
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
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?
November 3, 2015
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This week Banks Lee of Attractions Magazine calls in to chat about the sudden closure of 7220 I-Drive, safety at HHN, the future of DHS and more. During the FM segment Robert and Ken talk I-Drive NASCAR’s new partnership with the Orlando Magic, the new Orlando Pride soccer team and the James Beard chef who’s headed to Disney Springs.
Jake talks about Bill & Ted, a new indoor snow ski simulator center in town and Tiffany’s crazy concert at Epcot’s Food & Wine.
During the Aftershow Mr. Brian joins the show to talk the future of iFly and Pointe Orlando. What’s happening at the corner of I-Drive and Universal Blvd also comes up. And the latest details from Port Canaveral are discussed. Then Ken gives the very latest on the World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s.
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Recording Date: FM- 10-28-15 | Aftershow 11-2-15
Music
Orlando Eye closes for nearly a week
Magic, IDrive Nascar announce new partnership
iFly announces new location in between Wonder Works and Icebar. No word on what that means for the current location.
OTR’s tweets about Hawaiian Rumble
Dubai Skydive plans new indoor skydiving at I-Drive 360
Stabbing in parking lot near International Drive’s Howl at the Moon
Volcano Island mini golf owner’s odd Youtube video
World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s
Fun Spot’s Skycoaster lighting
Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless (6X James Beard award winner) confirmed to be opening new restaurant at Disney Springs. Scott Joseph has been reporting since late 2014.
Permits show new entrance, expansion areas for DHS.
Universal theme parks have their highest attendance ever.
Safety of Scare Actors at HHN. Drunks, wild guest. What can be done to keep HHN under control?
Port Canaveral announces its slowing down cargo rail project
Port Canaveral terminal upgrades
OCSC announces new details on Orlando Pride. 1500 season tickets sold, 3 new celebrity players.
Tampa Bay Rays get out of Tropicana contract, can now look for new stadium home outside of Tampa Bay.
SunRail gets DOT approval for MCO leg (Still won’t open until 2020)
The Florida Aquarium starts construction on new events center.
Holy Land Experience gets more lights and mirrors
Central Florida Zoo changes expansion focus
Indoor snow skiing coming to Winter Park
Fun Spot Kissimmee has a black out Monday. It lasted about an hour, no reports of stranded riders.
Film crew at the Sunday, Oct 25 Bill and Ted
Tiffany stopped by Epcot’s Food & Wine. Everyone is talking about her cover of Guns and Roses “Sweet Child of Mine.”
Custom Magicbands will soon be available (in a new Tomorrowland station)
Ahead of Shanghai Disneyland’s opening next year farmers in Shanghai welcomed Mickey Mouse this week with forming the famous cartoon star in a rice field.
A sinkhole opened up on the Maitland I-4 off ramp Monday swallowing the front end of a car.
Daytona International Speedway shares new aerial shots of Daytona Rising. Less than 75 days until it’s finished.
Screenshots of an AP survey asks how interested they would be in “Upgrading paper annual passes to plastic.”
Deadline gave new details, including who’s writing, the Tower of Terror feature film by Disney
September 22, 2015
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Today King Bob of the Save Pleasure Island blog stops by to talk Disney Springs, the 7th anniversary of the closure of Pleasure Island and the future of night life in Central Florida. The interview takes place on location at Disney Springs and part walking tour, part history lesson and part look at the future.
During the Punch List the crew talks about Blizzard Beach, Disney canning cover bands, Pop Century’s odd new menu, local celebrity sightings, downtown hotel towers, local roadside attractions and much more.
The show is flipped from the regular model with an extended Punch List and shorter Main Event but today’s show has even more news in it than usual.
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Recording Dates- Punch List: 9-21-2015 | Main Event: 9-18-2015 at Disney Springs