April 23, 2017
Ep 102 – Boats, Coffins, and Bands
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You’ve seen them speeding around Bay Lake with parasailers, tubers, and others. We sit down with Julie of the Sammy Duval Water Sports Center at the Contemporary resort. We hear about what it takes to run Disney World’s famous parasailing experiences. Second half of the show we begin with an interview with Van’s Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. We discuss the entertainment – social awareness balance that edutainment is trying to find these days.
We talk chickens, tubing, coffin experiences, and Kava.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jakeof Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest- Julie of Sammy Duval’s
Recording Date- March 31, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
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April 18, 2017
Ep 101 – Joshua Wallack gives us a sky high update and then talks politics
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Joshua Wallack stops by the studio to give us an update on all of his projects. Lots of brand new details on Hogan’s Beach Shop, the Hollywood Plaza entertainment complex, and what’s next for the Skyplex project. We get new details on the funding behind Skyplex and why rooftop hotel was cut from the plans.
Ed calls in from Star Wars Celebration and gives us a trip report from the new dinner theater event at Sapphire Falls.
It’s a great episode for those who love I-Drive!
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jakeof Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest- Joshua Wallack
Recording Date- April 14, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
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April 17, 2017
Ep 100 – Rick Singh and the Coffin Simulator
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On this episode we have local haunt expect Benjamin O’Conner of Old Town’s new Mortem Manor. He talks about what it takes to do Florida’s only year round haunt. He also shares details on the new coffin simulator at the attraction.
We also have Rick Singh, Orange County Property Appraiser, call in to address a recent AP article about his fight against local theme parks. He shares tons of great insights and calls Orange County the birthplace of fake news.
Make sure to follow us on Twitter and tweet at us using #OldTownOTR to win tickets to Mortem Manor and the coffin simulator. Contest runs through 11AM, Friday April 21, 2017.
This is an episode not to be missed!
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jakeof Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest- Benjamin O’Conner of Mortem Manor
Recording Date- March 24, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
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March 30, 2017
Ep 99 – The Seth Kubersky Dinner Show
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Seth Kubersky stops by the studio and tells stories of his years working in the local dinner theater scene. He talks about how those early years in local dinner theaters helped shape his views of Orlando today.
Then in the second hour we talk about the latest news including new details on OPD’s new headquarters, the Panda Express on I-Drive closing, and a nighttime show at USJ.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest- Seth Kubersky
Recording Date- March 10, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
March 21, 2017
Ep 98 – @JLBNerdy Visits Orlando & Ken Tries to Talk Nintendo
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One of OTR’s oldest and most dedicated fans stops by the studio as part of a grand non-Disney weekend she planned with Ken. News involves confirmation of two rumors from the previous week’s show and Ken gives exclusive new details on what Nintendo at UOR will look like.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert
- Ed
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Jakeof Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent – Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Special Guest- Jenny (@JLBNerdy)
Recording Date- March 10, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Punch List
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GOAA’s Kruppenbacher, Villages’ Lester among Scott’s picks for constitution panel
Omni Orlando Resort execs foresee big payoff from expansion set to open in May
Orlando airport contractors helped fund board member’s campaign
La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil Will Host Its Final Disney Springs Performance This December
Taste of the Nation Becomes Taste! Central Florida and Sets a 2017 Date
Caribbean Carnaval Coming to Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Bike Week set to roll into Daytona Beach
Florida Mall unveiling high-tech children’s ‘Play Park’ in spring
Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge names firm to design new building
Creative City Project renames annual event
Amendments governing heights of airport-adjacent developments to change
Give Kids The World gets Intergalactic makeover and pays tribute to Founder
Miami’s SkyRise unveils crown jewel attraction with Skyway observation pods @SkyRiseMiami
Mayor Buddy Dyer unveils giant WrestleMania title belt at Lake Eola
Brightline installs new CEO, reveals 2.5-year delay on Orlando leg