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November 30, 2018
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The owners of Wekiva Island stop by the studio to discuss their winter offerings at the famous eco-tourism spot in Seminole County. During Hour 1, Ken and Ed discuss the latest news including all of the D23 announcements that were recently made.
Recording Date: November 23, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 15, 2018
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Ed and Ken discuss Day 3 of the Attractions Expo Trade Show. Ed talks about the Rabbids concept by Triotech and Ubisoft. Ken says it’s not the year of VR but the year of partnerships and in a field with plenty of competition Falcon’s Creative Group definitely had the biggest. He also discusses that while VR is still at the event its role in it looks to be changing.
Ken gives an overview of the IAAPA events not covered yet on the show including the Hall of Fame inductees, the Applause Award winner, IAAPA’s new officers and board members, and the brand new IAAPA branding. He also explains why a set of roller coasters announced for New Jersey might be an indication of new rides headed to Florida.
Interviews include Aerophile and a unique interview with Gravity Group discussing the material they are most familiar with.
Recording Time Stamp: 8:30 PM on November 14, 2018. Interviews were recorded on Tuesday, Nov 12.
Important Links and Today’s Guests
IAAPA Names Officers and New Board Members for 2019
IAAPA Previews New Global Brand at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018
November 14, 2018
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Ed and Ken discuss all the news from Day 2 of the IAAPA Attractions Expo Trade Show. Press events from the day include the Brass Ring Awards, which included numerous Florida winners. FELD announces they’re wanting to expand their IPs beyond arena shows and hint at a Monster Jam roller coaster. Falcon’s Creative Group announces a new partnership with PBS. Ken and Ed discuss what this new PBS Experience will likely be.
Interviews include a Master Builder from Merlin discussing the new Leogland Florida land and Oceaneering/2GetThere.
Recording Time Stamp: 10 PM on November 14, 2018. Legoland interview recorded on Nov. 14, Oceaneering/2GetThere interview recorded on Nov. 13
Today’s Guests-
Merlin Magic Making/Legoland
A Monster Jam concept presented by FELD
The Science section of the PBS Experience
REVO-GT driverless automated guided vehicle
REVO-GT driverless automated guided vehicle
November 12, 2018
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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
November 12, 2018
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Mark Baratelli stops by the studio to talk about his upcoming Orlando Flea and tell insider stories from his time performing at Disney Cruise Line where he performed in the Hercules musical.
Ed Bearden discusses the election amendments and their potential impact on Florida tourism. We also discuss the wild story unfolding in Kansas City that involves a water park owner awaiting trial on murder charges being caught with meth and prostitute that he supposedly purchase via admission tickets to his water park.
Orlando Flea – Nov 18 at Celina in downtown Orlando
Recording Info – November 2, 2018, at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
Producer- Robert Bearden
Hosts- Ken Storey and Ed Bearden
Guest- Mark Baratelli