January 12, 2017
Ep 89 – Otronicon, Virtual Adventures and Tilly
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Robots, rockets, and video games take over the Orlando Science Center January 13-16, 2017. We have Orlando Science Center’s VP of Communications, Jeff Stanford, stop by the studio to tell us about Otronicon, KidsTown, and much more. Ed geeks out about gaming celebrities that will be at Otronicon and Ken tells stories about citrus.
During the conversation news breaks that Tilikum has passed away at SeaWorld Orlando.
Then Robert calls in with an interview from Virtual Adventures, the new virtual reality attraction at the Florida Mall.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Ed of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity 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
Special Guest – Jeff Stanford – VP of Communications, Orlando Science Center
Recording Date- Jan 6, 2017 – Live on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park
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Important Links
SeaWorld’s statement on Tilikum’s passing
News
Leadership changes at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens
Universal Orlando worker’s death ruled accidental electrocution
Single day meal plan announced for MK
Joffery’s Coffee coming to Tomorrowland
Armed Forces History Museum to close
What’s going on with The Tunnels at Disney Springs
International Palms Resort on I-Drive sold, update planned
January 4, 2017
Ep 88 – Gorillas and Volcanoes with Seth Kubersky
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Seth Kubersky stops by for this Christmas Eve’s eve special 3-hour episode of #OTRonFM. He talks about his new Universal Orlando guidebook, the ever-changing Orlando arts scene, and the fallout from the Christina Grimmie shooting.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Ed of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity 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
Special Guest – Seth Kubersky
Recording Date- Dec 23, 2016 – Live on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park
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Important Links
Seth Kubersky’s Orlando Weekly articles
January 2, 2017
Ep 87 – Cruising with Mark Baratelli
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Mark Baratelli shares stories about his time at Disney Cruise Lines and why he loves Orlando. He talks about his Food Truck Bazaar and how it helped shape Orlando’s massive food truck scene. Ken talks about his recent trip to Busch Gardens and Robert asks how I-Drive 360 is doing.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Ed of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity 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
Special Guest– Mark Baratelli of The Daily City
Recording Date- Dec 16, 2016 – Live on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park
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December 10, 2016
Ep 86 – Grassey talks about ALL the WDW rumors
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Tim Grassey of WDW Theme Parks sits down with Ken to talk about nearly every single WDW currently being tracked on his site. They go park by park to discuss the rumors.
A few quick rumors from UOR are also discussed but this is a WDW heavy episode.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Ed of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity 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
Special Guest– Tim Grassey of WDWThemeParks
Recording Date- Nov 22, 2016
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November 19, 2016
OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 4 – accesso, Strike Force, and The Producers Group with Michael Muldoon
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For our final wrap-up episode of OTR at IAAPA we have Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation stop back by to share his thoughts on this year’s show. Ed and Ken review the VR experiences on the floor this year and we talk about the highlights from the various exhibitors. Michael talks about his first time trying a Nathan’s hot dog and Ken talks about Russian cotton candy.
We have three interviews to round out the week with. First up is accesso, a Lake Mary-based digital queuing and ticketing company famous for its Qbot. accesso has a brand new smart wearable, known as Prism, that will likely be seen in theme parks across the country in the coming years.
Then we have the Founder and Co-CEO of The Producers Group talk about their new dinner theater concept and why it might be successful when others are struggling.
And our very last interview of #IAE16 is with the VP of Sales at laser tag company Delta Strike. We’ll see our first local Delta Strike laser tag arena open next year as part of the Andretti Orlando entertainment center.
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Ed of Orlando Theme Park Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of WildGravity 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
Special Guest– Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation
Recording Date- Nov 18, 2016
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Interviews Today-
Tara Morandi – VP of Marketing at accesso
Edward S Marks – Co-CEO and Founder at The Producers Group
Shane Zimmerman – VP of Sales at Delta Strike