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March 4, 2015

OTR – Ep 24 – Wet and Wild For Possibilities Far Far Away

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On today’s show Kyle and Ken cover some recent news including that dreadful SEAS earnings report, a recent shooting at Fun Spot, the new Avatar renderings and a new restaurant planned for Magic Kingdom. Then they spend the rest of the show discussing what Universal will do after Wet n’ Wild closes. The usual suspects like the megamall, The Orlando Eye, and (of course) Taco Bell are all mentioned.

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January 27, 2015

OTR – Ep 22 – The 43.7 Million Dollar Question

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In the first episode of 2015 Kyle and Ken are joined by Jay of Orlando Tourist Blog. The guys cover all the news they’ve missed over the past month including Artegon’s Christmas Eve death, Gwazi’s closing, the coaster rumors at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa, Universal Orlando’s non-stop construction, restaurants at Disney Springs and more before sharing their thoughts on pay at Walt Disney World compared to that of Bob Iger’s.

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Ken Storey

Kyle

Jay

Recorded Jan 22, 2015

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September 23, 2014

OTR – Ep 13 – This is Halloween Time

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For an extra scary Episode 13 Bob and Ken are joined by Viktor of The BGT Buzz for an in-depth comparison of Howl-O-Scream to Halloween Horror Nights. They talk about previous highlights and what they are most looking forward to this year. They also talk off-property scares in Central Florida. Brief mentions of SeaWorld’s Spooktacular Halloween and Lowry Park Zoo’s ZooBoo are also included.

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Episode Producer – Bob
Recorded – September 17, 2014

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September 16, 2014

OTR – SideChat 6 – Ken and the Amazing Technicolor Megamall

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On this week’s SideChat Ken convinces the guys to talk about malls some more. First the Megamall is covered, then the guys talk about the future of The Florida Mall. Mentions of the outlet malls, Fashion Square and West Edmonton are all included. Then Kyle and Ken talk about their favorite local movie theaters before the inevitable Taco Bell mentions. Then the guys talk Tampa’s hotels, retail and what Tampa needs.

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Bob
Ken
Kyle

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Episode Producer – Bob
Recorded – Aug 26, 2014

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  • Oh boy, Ken is back to talking about malls…
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August 4, 2014

OTR – Ep 9 – My Whales Adore You

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The guys start with some big news regarding the future of SeaWorld. It now looks like the richest man in mainland China might be announcing a new partnership with SEAS very soon.  After they discuss that they get into cover Falcon’s Fury and the future of local retail with mentions of the new Megamall and The Crayola Experience.

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Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Jay

Ken Storey
Kyle Gary and Richie

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