April 24, 2015
Ep 29 – Mid-Atlantic Fender Bender with a Big Pile of Dirt
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On today’s show we have an incredible interview with a Dawn Sabato of 7220 I-Drive (Home of CSI: The Exhibit, Consumed by Art and the new Leonardo da Vinci exhibit). She shares the latest details on the new da Vinci exhibit plus what it took to get the exhibit here all the way from Austria. She also shares her experiences with being one of the local attractions in the shadow of the Big 3.
On the Punch List today Ken and Kyle talk about the latest SWO rumors, give new details on the Sand Lake Road McDonalds that just announced a major update and give insights what they think of the latest Disney rumors. The cruise industry, scuba diving and the I-4 Ultimate Project are all included as well.
Show Info
Music
Hosts
Special Guest- Dawn Sabato
Recording Dates
- Punch List – 4-23-2015
- Interview – 4-21-2015
Show Notes
Punch List
Florida is #1 in Cruise Industry
Norwegian Cruise Lines to offer free drinks on select cruises
Disney Cruise Line’s announce major new additions (Star Wars, Wreck-It Ralph, etc.)
Orlando United’s SWO restaurant rumor
Deerfield Beach’s very odd artificial reef
Man pees in Hard Rock Hotel ice machine
Main Event
Interview with Dawn Sabato of EMS Exhibits (CSI: The Experience, Consumed By Art, Our Body, etc.)
5 Takeaways from the Interview
- All the exhibits at 7220 will be evolving and changing over the next few years
- EMS plans to stay in the Orlando market and is willing to change to do it
- Special events will play a role in 7220’s future
- Options for multiple ages and demographics are important in the Orlando market
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to retail on I-Drive