March 29, 2016
Ep 68 – Big Tourism, Local Science
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Jeannine of the Orlando Science Center shares details on how this local educational museum stays relevant in one of the most competitive markets for families in the nation. Details are given on updates to events, exhibits and future plans.
During the Punch List Jim and Ken talk about Disney World’s latest hard ticket events, Legoland’s announcements and rules bloggers should follow. The show starts with a rumor regarding Attractions Magazine and ends with an update to Kong.
Note- There is an unusual amount of static in today’s episode.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of Wild Gravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
- Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
- Special Guest –Jeannine of the Orlando Science Center
Recording Dates: Jeannine’s Interview – 3/15/16 | Punch List – 3/25/16
Music: Song One Song Two Song Three
Punch List
I-Drive
Hawaiian Rumble mini golf demo begins
Around Town
IOA approves 2nd terminal and tram
ASH opening in Mills50, chef de cuisine from Hell’s Kitchen
Legoland has 5 big announcements-
- Beach Retreat Hotel
- Ninjago
- Summer fireworks
- Waterpark
- 4D movie
Disney
Haunted Mansion surprise package
Preferred Parking testing at MK, Epcot
Port Orleans gets a pool upgrade
New Indiana Jones film coming in 2019
Planet Hollywood Observatory renderings
Universal
Toothsome Chocolate Factory & Savory Feast Emporium
Rumor- UOR looking at new Xmas entertainment
The Walking Dead coming to USH year-round
Other News
Gambling deal died in Florida Senate (Sun Sentinel’s take on it)
Angry Birds inks deal with Madame Tussauds London
Dinosaur Planet theme park coming to Bangkok
Other Important Links
Tampa’s MOSI could be moving away from BGT and to downtown | Hillsborough County MOSI move Study
Daytona Beach opened a new art museum in February
South Florida Science Center’s outdoor expansion with mini golf course | PBP’s article on it