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Ep 160 – Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island

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

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Wekiva Island – Winter Wonderland

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#OTRatIAAPA #IAE18 Trade Show Day 2 – LEGOLAND, Oceaneering, 2getthere, Brass Ring Awards

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

  • Jason Miller- Master Model Builder

Oceaneering

  • Bill Bunting- Director, Business Development, Entertainment Systems

2gethere

  • Robbert Lohmann – Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder at 2getthere

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

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

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

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Ep 157 – Mark B and the Orlando Flea

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

 

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