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November 12, 2018

Ep 158 – Dr Mary Jo Ross talks hospitality and future tourism trends

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Dr. Mary Jo Ross talks about her time teaching at Rosen, serving as a consultant on numerous local hospitality projects, and what it was like to be a high ranking leader at Universal Orlando on 9/11. She uses her decades of experience in hospitality to share unique insights into what are the next big trends in local tourism and what we should be paying attention to on I-Drive.

We also discuss what we’re looking forward to at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo.

Recording Info – November 9, 2018, at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

Producer- Robert Bearden

Hosts- Ken Storey and Ed Bearden

Guest- Dr. Mary Jo Ross

October 28, 2018

Ep 156 – Beth Cocchiarella talks about Holiday Inn Orlando’s Terror at the Inn

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Today we have Beth Cocchiarella of EMC PR in the studio talking about the brand new Terror at the Inn at Holiday Inn Orlando Suites and Waterpark. We discuss what has changed at the resort since the transition from the Nick Hotel. The brand new family Halloween event that the hotel launched this year. Plus a connection to one of California’s biggest Halloween events and what that might mean to the future of the Holiday Inn Orlando’s Terror at the Inn.

Then in Hour 2, Ken and Ed discuss some of the week’s tourism news including an update to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ possible move to London.

Recording Date: October 19, 2018, at 10 AM in the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Terror at the Inn

Holiday Inn Orlando Suites and Waterpark

October 27, 2018

Ep 155 – The Ed and Jake Show

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Ken skips town so Ed and Jake host the show themselves. They talk KidsZone rumors, how to do Mickey’s Not So Scary, and tons of local tourism news.

Recording Date – October 12, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Jacksonville Jaguars may move to London

Major security update, expansion rumored for WDW

Sister Hazel Replaces Smash Mouth on Eat to the Beat Concert Series Schedule

A website incorrectly announced Jedi Training Academy closing at DHS (it is closing at Disneyland). So everyone please stay calm regarding any rumors about Spaceship Earth

New restaurants announced for Disney Springs West Side – Is this part of the NBA Experience? Going on the undeveloped lot beside Cirque?

BGT celebrates baby animals! (The Legend will be happy about this one!)

Full Sail is building a $6 million esports arena

Theme park fabrication company Nassal announces global re-brand

Disney Announces New Recreational Activity for Guests Ages 10-16 at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney Cruise Line Named Top Large-Ship Line in Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Bakeshop from Build-a-Bear coming to Florida Mall

IAAPA promotes former Busch/SeaWorld executive to its top job

Come Out With Pride is this weekend Oct 8-14

The Magic Kingdom’s Tom Sawyer Island to Close Soon for 2-Month Refurbishment

Jack Sparrow Meet and Greet Has Replaced Defunct Pirate Tutorial Show at the Magic Kingdom

Trees on the Lawn of Haunted Mansion Removed

Carnival’s Brewmaster Is Trying to Bring Craft Beer Culture to Cruising

Senate Passes Bill to Set Minimum Size for Airplane Seats

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

September 13, 2018

Ep 150B – Jake talks HHN and college dorms, Skywalker Brian talks Star Wars and the future of UOR

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Today is a double whammy of news and goodness. In the first hour, Jake surprises us by stopping by between classes to talk about what he’s most hyped for at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights and what he thinks the future holds for SeaWorld. Then in the second hour, Brian Saeger of Skywalking Adventures calls in to talk HHN, the 2019 at WDW, and what he’s hearing regarding the future of the UOR.

Recording Info: Recorded on Sept 7, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL