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November 17, 2016

OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 2 – Forrec, SEGA, Brass Ring Awards

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On Day 2 of the #IAE16 we hit up press conferences for Andretti Karting, CAVU, Dynamic Attractions, Cloud Coaster and more. Plus Ken and Jim talk about DOF Hurricane VR simulator, the VR Coaster at Fun Spot, who is actually buying all these ziplines and the Brass Ring 2016 Awards. We have interviews with Justin Burke of SEGA on what went into reviving the popular Daytona racing game and Ken sits down with Gordon Dorret, the CEO and President of international design firm Ferrec.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Jim of WildGravity Travels
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Online Trends Correspondent – Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee

Recording Date- Nov 16, 2016

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Interviews Today-

Justin Burke, Sales and Marketing Manager at Sega Amusements Europe

Gordon Dorret, CEO and President of Ferrec

November 16, 2016

OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 1 – SeaWorld + First Reactions with Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation

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IAAPA #IAE16 Day One Episode. We cover the big news of the day including the press conferences from SeaWorld, Triotech, and Zamperla. Plus thoughts on the opening ceremonies, the food scene in 2016 and what the general feel on the floor this year is. VR is big yet again and so are water rides.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Jim of WildGravity Travels
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Online Trends Correspondent – Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee

Special Guests

Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation

Recording Date- Nov 15, 2016

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Interviews Today-

Brian Marrow, ‎VP Theme Park Experience Design, of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment

October 27, 2016

Ep 84- Halloween Blowout with Ricky Brigante, Dawn Sabato and Hurricane Matthew

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Our Halloween blowout episode includes two special guests. First up we have Dawn of Come See Orlando. She talks about what she’s learned from working as the media rep for numerous I-Drive attractions, including the failed CSI: The Experience. She also shares her thoughts on the boom in zombie laser tag attractions, why Orlando is such a Halloween hot spot and more. Ken and Robert give a trip report from Howl-O-Scream.

Then Ricky Brigante stops by the studio to chat about Catharsis, his new immersive haunted house experience. Ricky also shares his thoughts on why Orlando can’t seem to have a successful year-round haunt attraction and the changes he’s seen since he first founded Inside the Magic years ago.

We also talk about Central Florida’s reaction to Hurricane Matthew and what lessons we hopefully learned from this near miss.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Jim of WildGravity Travels
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie

Special Guests

Dawn Sabato of Come See Orlando
Ricky Brigante of Inside The Magic

Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday, October 21, 2016.

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October 22, 2016

Ep 82 – Racing Towards the Big Screen

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Today we have three guests on #OTRonFM. First up is Tony with the latest news on the Dreamfinders documentary that will be screened at the Orlando Film Fest today. Then we have Eddie Hammon of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games and Rick Wilson of Foundry come on to talk about the brand new, flagship Andretti Indoor Karting attraction that broke ground this week on Universal Blvd.

We also cover all the big news this week including new Magic Kingdom parade rumors, KidsTown opens at the Orlando Science Center and the latest Star Wars land rumors.

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Jim of WildGravity Travels
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie

Special Guests

Tony Cortese of Dreamfinders
Rick Wilson of Foundry
Eddie Hammon of Andretti Indoor Racing & Games

Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday, October 21, 2016.

News

With no nighttime parade rumors say MK will run its daytime parade twice a day
Television Hall of Fame display removed from Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Popular event ‘Club Villain’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to continue beyond Halloween
The Ark from “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” is Now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Rumors regarding the new Star Wars ride seem to point to a multi-part experience where guests disembark from the ride vehicles halfway thru the ride
Le Cellier Steakhouse Merchandise Released at Epcot
Jim Hill reignites the Ratatouille ride rumors on the latest Disney Dish podcast
RUMOR: Destination D Attendees Will Be The First to See Rivers of Light Next Month?
Bus Stop Beverage Test at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Kitchen Closed at Walt Disney World Swan for Failing Health Inspection; Bugs Found
China’s Wanda hires ex-Disney exec to lead theme park drive
Hard Rock Café Orlando Offers First-Ever Meatless Menu
StarFlyer developer can move forward with permitting
Virgin Cruises Rebrands as Virgin Voyages, Finally Signs Deal for Three Ships
Orlando airport passenger count over 41 million on a yearly basis
KidsTown at Orlando Science Center opens this weekend

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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

September 27, 2016

Ep 82- The Fat One

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This is show is highlights from the 4-hour long #OTRonFM episode from Sept. 23. We review Kennedy Space Center’s new HoloLens attraction, we talk about tons of WDW news and N*SYNC’s Joey Fatone calls in to talk about his brand new hot dog stand in the Florida Mall. We also talk about the rocky week SeaWorld had on the stock market and we #SkipAMeal to help support Second Harvest.

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