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April 17, 2019
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On this episode Ken calls in to talk about the potential new layout for universal new park with Ed, Leavens, and Jay. Before that Ken talks about the next trend at hotels. Jake gives his review of KareKare Curl at Aquatica.
Recording Date: Apr 12, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 16, 2018
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Ed holds down the fort at WPRK while Ken and Robert broadcast live from the press room at the IAAPA International Attractions Expo. The show begins with reports of a fire at Pointe Orlando and Ken keeps the listeners updated on the fire as the show progresses.
Guests on this very special remote episode include Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlides. Plus Robert returns to the airwaves after many months away. Robert, Ed, and Ken discuss their big takeaways from this year’s expo and why they think we’re entering a water park renaissance.
Recording Info: Recorded live on Friday, Nov 16, 2018
OC Fire Dept info on Pointe Orlando
Orlando Tourist’s info on Pointe Orlando
Day 1 – Roto, Chance Rides, and Dynamic Attractions
Day 2 – LEGOLAND, Oceaneering, 2getthere, Brass Ring Awards
Day 3 – Gravity Group, Aerophile, Hall of Fame Inductees, IAAPA’s new branding
July 9, 2017
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Jim Deberry, Senior Manager of North America for Arihant Water Park Equipment talks about the future of water parks, the evolution of the industry up to this point, and even shares some details of what to expect at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo.
At the end, a few news stories are touched on during the quick hits. Ed and Ken weigh in on the Pirates controversy, a Disney blogger’s shocking news story, and the hot new beach bar headed to Daytona Beach.
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Recording Date- June 30, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
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NEWS
Jimmy Buffett’s LandShark Bar & Grill is coming to Daytona Beach
Disney finally scrubs human trafficking from Pirates of the Caribbean ride
Port Canaveral shares more on new terminal, cargo crane update
I-4 Ultimate Landscaping Efforts Kick Off
ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Returns for 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Oct. 4-6
Trump lawyer’s firm steered millions in donations to family members, files show
May 31, 2017
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In this Volcano Bay grand opening celebration of an episode we have a trip report from Kevin Brewer who was at the grand opening celebration. He tells us about the early morning ceremony and gives us his first impressions on the rides at the new park. Then Seth Kubersky stops by to talk about the media event earlier in the week. He reviews the new Cabana Bay rooms, Sapphire Falls, and, of course, Volcano Bay.
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Recording Date- May 26, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Special Guest: Seth Kubersky
September 15, 2015
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Today we have a full house as all but two of the regular hosts join us in a Punch List full of rabbit trails and additions. We talk about a giant observation that’s not in Orlando, a Soarin’ ride that’s not at Epcot, something that is closing at Magic Kingdom which the theme park community all seems ok with, a future where Orlando might not be the top tourist destination, and how to properly build a good drainage ditch.
During the Main Event we go high-end when Jake gives a trip report from Discovery Cove and his VIP tours at Disneyland, UOR and USH. He also mentions some from his visit to San Francisco’s Walt Disney Family Museum, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and more.
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Recording Date: Punch List: 9-13-15 | Main Event: 9-14-15
Disneyland announces new $300 breakfast that allows you to eat on the Jungle Cruise’s African veldt and captain a Jungle Cruise boat.
WDW announces new dessert party that will take place on one of 7 Seas Lagoon’s double-decker ferry boats. Its only $99.
Now along with Magicbands Disney will ship you luggage tags when you book a hotel room at WDW
China shuts down 153 factories so that Shanghai Disneyland can have blue skies