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April 19, 2018

Ep 136 – The disturbing trend of chaos at The Florida Mall + poetic justice on Kirkman

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Ken points out a disturbing pattern of safety concerns at The Florida Mall. Then Ed and Ken discuss the latest news from both the Pirates Dinner Theater and the Main Street Theater.

SeaWorld’s latest issues with the SEC might actually have a silver lining. Ken gives the history behind Universal’s latest land grab and why Pointe Orlando needs to be even more worried.

Recording Date: April 13, 2018

Show Notes

Florida Mall panic

11 ppl injured
2016 incident in August 9 people injured (Shooting in parking lot in February)
2012 Nike incident
Disney Springs Christmas panic event, only injury was a person who cut their foot

Pirates Dinner Theater fire

Magic Kingdom Theater removed from Coming Soon site

Rumors have been there for some time | Feb 2 article

SeaWorld SEC sanctions

June 2017 SEAS stated in a regulatory filing “concerning disclosures and public statements made by the company and certain executives and/or individuals on or before August 2014, including those regarding the impact of the ‘Blackfish’ documentary, and trading in the company’s securities”

Shamu Express closes at SWO

Ocean Odyssey opening 10 locations in the Middle East

National Travel and Tourism Office pulls their numbers after “probable undercount for 2017”

Universal land buy

Endless Summer Resort
ThrillGeek Podcast locations
Disney Decade Op/Ed

Pointe Orlando Funky Monkey closes, Tommy Bahama closing

Magicbands being outdated?

Space hotel opening in 2022

Contemporary Disney Art display April 19

April 5, 2018

Ep 135 – Disney security, Disney labor shortages, and Disney housing

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Breaking news of the Pulse shooter’s wife has use discussing safety at WDW. We look back to a 2015 episode where we discussed it in detail. We also talk about the questionable future of Vista Way. And the latest on a big increase in CMs headed to WDW and what a recent hiring event may mean about it.

Recording Date: March 29, 2018 at WPRK’s Studio B.

Show Notes

Security at Disney-

YouTuber’s issue with Disney security

Pulse shooter’s wife’s trial reveals new things about the threat at Disney

Port Canaveral gets post-Panamax cargo ships

Royal Caribbean CEO Hints That Ship Larger Than Symphony of the Seas Is on the Horizon

Vekoma bought by Sansei

Rick Scott hands fate of cardroom to Seminole County Commission

Vista Way– 13K new hires, 75K total employees by 2021, typhoon lagoon hired half of what’s needed, are incentives enough?

Sesame Place BGW plans are leaked

SeaWorld CMO Is Latest to Go in Executive Purge

Disney is working on a Grad Night movie

Disney-run government Reedy Creek faces personnel issues after consultant’s report

Iconic I-Drive hotel to add retail component

I-Drive Chamber endorses Jerry Demings in Orange County mayor’s race

Manatees Move Back In: South Florida Museum Manatee Rehabilitation Hospital Welcomes New Manatee Patients

Schlitterbahn will fight criminal charges after owner and designer arrested over child’s death

New Gerstlauer Coaster Going Vertical at Nickelodeon Universe at the American Dream

Big insurance payout may cover repairs to Mote-Morris house | Wiki on the house

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach debuts with ocean views, 3 eateries

Drive Shack’s First U.S. Venue Coming to Lake Nona

Universal Orlando Property Appraisal Lawsuits End in Settlements, Refund

March 23, 2018

Ep 134 – In the Loop’s Drew the Intern

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Drew the Intern of In The Loop stops by the studio to chat about his recent U.K. trip, the current theme park bubble, and that infamous In The Loop Crayola Experience video.

The latest news on Tomorrowland’s redo, Florida’s 2017 visitor numbers, and the future of one of Orlando’s most infamous dinner shows.

Recording Date: March 23, 2017 at WPRK’s Studio B.

Special Guest: Drew the Intern

Show Notes

In The Loop Youtube Channel

Tomorrowland redo

Florida visitor numbers

Greyhound racing amendment moves forward Proposal 67 end it by 2020

Solar Bears playoff clincher is tonight

Pirates Dinner to reopen as soon as next month

KSC Exploration Grounds System gets $895 million

March 14, 2018

Ep 131 – Scott Swenson talks SeaWorld Parks

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It’s a SeaWorld heavy show when Scott Swenson, former Director of Creative Services at Busch Gardens Tampa, stops by the studio to discuss his more than 20 years with the company. The first hour is filled with insider stories for the past twenty years at Busch Gardens Tampa including never before shared details on the beginning of Howl-O-Scream, the background to that well known photo of the Howl-O-Scream and Halloween Horror Nights teams joining together, plus a ton of stories from the early days of Rhino Rally and Akbar’s Adventure Tours. Hour Two is focused on the current company with Swenson’s reactions to the huge leadership shake-up currently happening at SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment.

Recording Date: Friday, March 2, 2018, in WPRK’s Studio B in Winter Park, Florida

Special Guest: Scott Swenson

February 21, 2018

Ep 128 – Viva la Mexico

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In this Mexico focused special episode Ken and Ed take the first hour to discuss all the latest news, including the latest on SeaWorld Orlando’s Sesame Street plans, the rumors on the return of Ringling Brothers, and the retail tenants of Margaritaville.

Hour Two is filled with news and reports from one of Orlando’s biggest competitors, Mexico! An exclusive interview with officials from Mexico’s new resort Amikoo gives never before shared details on what this massive complex will include. Then Robert calls in and gives a trip report from his recent vacation at one of Mexico’s all-inclusive resorts.

Recording– Feb 9, 2018, in Studio B at WPRK 91.5 Winter Park, FL