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Ep. 171- Elmo It’s Your Birthday, Happy Birthday Elmo

On this episode Ed talks about Elmo birthday at Sea World and what that day showed for the upcoming Sesame Street area at Sea World. later in the episode Ed talks about a number of restaurants opening in the Orlando area in 2019. Also Ed goes over the news of the week.

Recording Date: Feb 08, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Ep 169- Margaritaville and 192’s Future

On this episode Ken calls Ed in the studio to talk about what’s open at Margaritaville and 192’s future. Before that Ed gives his reviews of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts and Magic Kingdom’s Surprise Celebration. Also Ed and Ken go over the news of the week.

Recording Date: Jan 25, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Ep 164 – The Escape Effect and SeaWorld Holidays

Ken and Ed are joined by Dan Suleski, Founder and CEO of The Escape Effect. Dan shares how he went from being a game developer at EA to opening one of Central Florida’s most ambitious escape room attractions. From a 90 minute escape room, the longest in Central Florida, to a new group one that will require up to four people to work together to solve the puzzles, The Escape Effect is making a name for itself by bringing bold new ideas to the crowded escape room industry.

Ken and Ed also discuss this year’s SeaWorld Christmas Celebration with two short interviews. SeaWorld’s Executive Chef Hector Colon talks about the sweet and savory food at this year’s Christmas event and SeaWorld Orlando Art Director Filipe Riviera shares some of his favorite decor at this year’s event. 

Recording Date: December 7, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

Important Links

The Escape Effect

SeaWorld Orlando

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Ep 161- Planes, Trains, and Cruise Ships (plus a megamall)

Ken and Ed discuss Brightline’s higher speed train and Virgin hyperloop, Then they talk about the latest cruise ship news from Celebrity, Royal Carribean, Canaveral, and Norweigan. Plus they discuss why to watch Miami’s upcoming mega-mall and the super high-tech Island H20 Live! water park reading to open in Kissimmee’s Margaritaville Resort.

Recording Date: 11/30/2018 at WPRK studios in Winter Park, Florida

Important Links

Brightline becoming Virgin Trains USA
Station at WDW
Amendment 11
Virgin Hyperloop plans Orlando to Miami route
Celebrity Edge
Meow Wolf
Royal Caribbean’s Terminal A
RC’s Symphony of the Seas
Norweigan Encore
Canaveral Mardi Gras and Canaveral’s Terminal 3 
Triple Five
Miami megamall

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