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March 21, 2021
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On this episode Ed talks about Epic Universe construction starting back up. Before that Ed gives his review of this year Flower and Garden at Epcot. Later Ed talks about the First Hotel in space coming 2027.
Recording Date: Mar 10, 2021 at home
Broadcast Date: Mar 12, 2021 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
February 4, 2017
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In this episode of #OTRonFM we talk Ringling with Richie and Jake, Ken reviews Ohana’s and Robert gets excited about concerts at SeaWorld. Jason of Orlando Fun and Food tells us about his experiences covering Feld, including a trip to the elusive Ringling Elephant Center. Artegon, the Atlanta Braves, SeaWorld and more are mentioned on this very circus-centric episode.
Hosts
Special Guest – Jason of Orlando Fun and Food
Recording Date- Jan 20, 2017 – Live on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park
Ringling shuts down after 146 years
October 27, 2015
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FM Radio content is 00:06:55 through 01:09:30. In our very first FM episode Jason of Orlando Fun & Food stops by to talk Skyplex, Ringling, plastic annual passes at Universal, and more. During the trends report Jake talks about Back To The Future Day, a baby rhino and the dismantling of The Hulk coaster. In the after show Jay, Ken and Robert get into an in-depth debate about steel coasters in Orlando, self driving cars and what causes empty shopping malls.
Hosts
Events and Disney Correspondents-Lissa and Nicki
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Jason of Orlando Fun & Food
Recording Date: 10-19-15
iSquare helipad, updated design gets City of Orlando MPB approval
The Coop gets MasterChef Season 1 winner Whitney Miller at Chef de Cuisine
OCSC announces new pro Women’s team (Orlando Pride)
USH adds more dates for HHN, will Orlando follow?
Disney Channel orders more Descendents– will we see any Descendents in the parks?
Artegon sells Cinemark land, other nearby land– Will it survive?
Ringling adds no new show in 2016, Gold tour closes (Red, Blue shows remain)
Ripley’s attractions in Gatlinburg
March 16, 2015
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On today’s show Jason of Orlando Fun & Food weighs in on the shocking news coming out of Ringling Brothers. Then Jay and Ken talk about some recent news before Kyle joins. Kyle and Ken interview Simon and Susan of Veness Travel Media. Simon is the author of ‘The Brits Guide to Orlando,’ the best selling guide of its kind in the U.K. Simon and Susan discuss their observations in the changing demographics of Orlando tourism and how the larger trends in Florida are affecting it.
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Special Guests
Recording Dates
Music
Ringling Brothers/Feld Entertainment
SeaWorld
Disney
I-Drive
Other Tourism in Central Florida
Main Event
December 1, 2014
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On today’s episode Viktor, Bob and Ken talk about all the recent news and rumors including that amazing new Jurassic World trailer, a new coaster possibly coming to Fun Spot, the Great Movie Ride’s new sponsor, those Avatar aerial shots that ThemeParx posted, #OtterGate at BGT, and One Daytona.
Then Ken and Kyle are joined by Mark of Orlando Mall Guide and Jason of Orlando Fun and Food for a detailed discussion on the future of retail in the tourist district with an extended focus on the brand new Artegon Marketplace that recently opened. Jason shares insights into what he sees as the future of Pointe Orlando being while Mark talks about the new megamall and its impact on the tourist district. American Girl’s new store, Hooters and I-Drive 360’s new Irish pub McFadden’s are all brought up as well.
The conversation ends with a quick discussion on the very latest regarding the Magnet Levitation train proposal with Ken giving details of why he thinks it might be extended to all the way to Universal Studios.
Hosts
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)
Special Guests
Mark from Orlando Mall Guide
Jason from Orlando Fun & Food
Production
Episode Producer- Ken & Bob
Recorded- News Segment – Nov 30, 2014 | Interview Segment – Nov 22, 2014