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November 16, 2016

OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 1 – SeaWorld + First Reactions with Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation

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IAAPA #IAE16 Day One Episode. We cover the big news of the day including the press conferences from SeaWorld, Triotech, and Zamperla. Plus thoughts on the opening ceremonies, the food scene in 2016 and what the general feel on the floor this year is. VR is big yet again and so are water rides.

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Recording Date- Nov 15, 2016

Music- Song 1

Interviews Today-

Brian Marrow, ‎VP Theme Park Experience Design, of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment

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November 13, 2016

Ep 85- Wallack Weighs In

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Today we take a bit more of a serious tone when Joshua Wallack, of Mango’s and Skyplex, stops by to talk about the recent news. He dives into all of the news in a one-on-one interview with Ken. Trump’s impact on tourism, how the Pulse shooting helped design Skyplex and what the next big trend is in tourism are all discussed. IAAPA predictions, Star Wars at DHS, the epic McDonald’s and more are brought up in this heartfelt post-election interview.

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Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday, November 11, 2016.

Important Links

WPRK

Mango’s Orlando

Skyplex

 

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September 27, 2016

Ep 82- The Fat One

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This is show is highlights from the 4-hour long #OTRonFM episode from Sept. 23. We review Kennedy Space Center’s new HoloLens attraction, we talk about tons of WDW news and N*SYNC’s Joey Fatone calls in to talk about his brand new hot dog stand in the Florida Mall. We also talk about the rocky week SeaWorld had on the stock market and we #SkipAMeal to help support Second Harvest.

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Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday, September 23, 2016.

News

Muppets in MK schedule revealed

Could passholders be blocked from visiting Star Wars land?

Sanaa adds breakfast service

Rivers of Light rumored to be opening by end of the year

Celtic rock band coming to Epcot’s Canada

Universe of Energy closing date info released to CMs

ABC’s Blackish visits WDW

Citizens of Hollywood returning to DHS

Writers Stop closing at DHS

FuelRod expands at WDW

Havaianas kiosk opens inside Blizzard Beach

DAK gets new monkeys

Central Florida Zoo adds cotton top tamarins

Garcia added to FRLA Hall of Fame

Gary Oerther passes away

IAAPA moves to Orlando

Crayola Experience Halloween event

Haunt at Old Town

Legoland opens bookings Beach Retreat

Hard Rock Heals Suite opens at Hard Rock Hotel Orlando

SeaWorld halts dividends

Universal Studios rumored to be getting DreamWorks update to the parade, + more in park

Dynamic Attractions, who designed Disney’s Soarin’ ride, confirmed manufacture for Miami’s new flying theater

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Destination: Mars opens at KSC

Joey Fatone’s Fat One’s Hotdogs

Skip a Meal Challenge

WPRK

 

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April 26, 2016

Ep 71 – Forgetting the Summer to Awaken Fall

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Robert and Kevin Yee give insights into Disney World’s Awaken Summer media event. Ken, Jim and Andy talk about Ferarri World, NASCAR and a trainer being killed at a Florida zoo.

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Recording Date: 4/22/2016

Music

Song One –Into the Unknown by Vexento

Song Two – Crystal Child by Vexento

Punch List

Ferrari World coming to North America- is it Orlando?

NASCAR The Cruise setting sail out of Miami – is this what the company needs to attract new fans?

Solar panels to provide shade in the preferred parking at LLF

Cuba allows Cuban born travelers on Cuba bound cruises

TDT discussion May 13

Central Florida Zoo broke ground on new black bear habitat

Tiger kills trainer at Palm Beach Zoo

Record attendance at Spring Training in Florida. More than 7K per game average, highest in over 100 yrs

Springhill Suites/ TownePlace Suites planned for Palm Parkway/Lake St

Events

April 30 – Science of Wine at OSC

May 1 – Running of the Chihuahuas May 1 in WP

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February 24, 2016

Ep 63 – Cuba and the Ratón

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With breaking news from the Department of Transportation Cuba is the lead story today. Cost cutting at Disney World also takes a big part of the show. Details on new rides across SEAS parks is also discussed. The show is a short one but there’s still plenty to discuss. Please note that the show was recorded before the leadership shakeup at SEAS and before the Disneyland 60th Special where we learned new Star Wars land details.

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Date of Recording: 2/17/2016

Music– Song One | Song Two | Song Three

 

  1. Adventures By Disney announces new U.S. tours including non-Disney Florida ones (Cape Canaveral, airboat tours, etc.)
  2. Cutbacks across WDW and DL as Shanghai costs soar (characters at Epcot, operating hours, etc.)
  3. Club Villain returns to DHS with higher cost tickets
  4. SEAS unveils ride vehicles for Mako, gives more details on the new ride
  5. New SWSD rides announced
  6. Cobra’s Curse details announced
  7. Dept of Transportation announces approval of up to 110 daily flights from U.S. to Cuba
  8. Disney extends Star Wars fireworks at DHS
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