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February 16, 2020
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On this episode Jay does an interview with the band Anamanaguchi. After that Ed goes over rumored site plans for Monsters at Epic Universe. Later Ed goes over the concert lineups Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld amd Food and Wine Festival at Busch Garden.
Recording Date: Feb 07, 2020 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
February 6, 2020
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On this Episode Ed gives his Review of the new films at Epcot. After that Ed goes over Jurassic World Live. Later Ed talks about the opening year for Epic universe.
Recording Date: Jan 20, 2020 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
December 18, 2019
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On this episode Ed, Jay, and friend of the show Martin celebrate Leavens life and go over the sad news about Leavens. After that Jay gives his review of Rise of the Resistance. Later Ed and Jay go over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Dec 13, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 17, 2017
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The IAAPA Attractions Expo has wrapped up its 2017 run. Ed and Ken discuss what they were most impressed with over the last week. VR industry pioneer Thomas Wagner of VR Coasters discusses their new project with Legoland and what the future of VR attractions in theme parks are. Saham Ali of Falcon’s Creative Group discuss project mapping, how to keep high-tech attractions relevant with age, and how they deal with clients who might not have the biggest budgets. Then the episode wraps up with an interview with Gravity Group co-founder and lead engineer Chad Miller. Miller discusses Mine Blower at Fun Spot, Oscar’s Wild Taxi at Sesame Place, and the role of roller coasters at local parks and FECs.
Recording Time Stamp: 7PM November, 17 2017
Thomas Wagner- Co-Founder and Managing Partner / CEO, VR Coasters GmbH & Co. KG
Saham Ali- Director of Technology, Falcon’s Creative Group
Chad Miller- Engineer and Principal, The Gravity Group
May 26, 2015
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Today we play catch up on all the recent news. Richie stops by and surprises everyone by showing excitement over theme park news. Jay talks about Thursday’s BGT announcement and Jake joins the call right before everyone hangs up. Las Vegas, Atlanta, New York and Miami are all mentioned…oh yeah, and Orlando.
Ken’s shameless plug to his Marvel summary article
UUOP Top 5 Worst Attractions podcast
Tomorrowland’s box office results
Pandora (Avatarland) at DAK visible from surrounding roads now
Mr Brian in Orlando’s sad trip to I-Drive 360 (Broken exhibits at SEALife One | Views from The Orlando Eye One, Two)
Orlando Eye shuts down and NO ONE was aboard at the time
Water park proposed south of Tampa Bay
Ken- “I wouldn’t be surprised to see a megamall project being a partnership with Universal.”