March 7, 2016
SideChat – Mr Entertainment Talks WWE Rumors and Holy Land Free Day Trip Report
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Mr. Entertainment calls in to chat about the latest WWE rumors regarding Orlando. He then gives a first-hand account of what the Holy Land was like on this year’s free admission day.
This audio was originally broadcast on #OTRonFM on WPRK 91.5 FM on Mar 5, 2016.
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- Mr Entertainment
Music- Song One
March 3, 2016
Ep 64 – WWoHP East vs West with Universal Core
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Today Ben of Universal Core stops by to share his thoughts on Wizarding World of Harry Potter East versus West. He talks about his trip to Universal Orlando resort and then chats about what it means to be a local covering Universal Hollywood. Disneyland, California Adventure and CityWalk are also discussed. During the Punch List Ken, Jim and Andy talk about the spying program SEAS announced it’s ending. News coming out of Merlin is also discussed. UCF Downtown is touched on and that massive crowd that came out of Fall Out Boy is talked about in detail.
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- Ben on Universal Core
Date of Recording: Main Event – 2/24/2016 | Punch List – 3/2/2016
Music: Song One | Song Two | Song Three
Punch List
Heroin ring busted near I-Drive
Merlin buys stake in Big Bus Tours
Kongstruction Hello Kitty shop
Seminole compact fails in Tallahassee
Flights from MCO to Cuba being pursued
Other Links-
Mighty Men of Mouse’s coverage of the DCL problem cruise
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.
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
Date of Recording: 2/17/2016
Music– Song One | Song Two | Song Three
- Adventures By Disney announces new U.S. tours including non-Disney Florida ones (Cape Canaveral, airboat tours, etc.)
- Cutbacks across WDW and DL as Shanghai costs soar (characters at Epcot, operating hours, etc.)
- Club Villain returns to DHS with higher cost tickets
- SEAS unveils ride vehicles for Mako, gives more details on the new ride
- New SWSD rides announced
- Cobra’s Curse details announced
- Dept of Transportation announces approval of up to 110 daily flights from U.S. to Cuba
- Disney extends Star Wars fireworks at DHS
February 18, 2016
Ep 62 – February News Roundup
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As violence rings out across Central Florida we stop to ask what more needs to be done to keep tourist safe. We then talk about the Anthem of the Seas and its storm damage. A new 34-story tall guitar, fish tanks at Rainforest Café and street view at Magic Kingdom are discussed. Legoland, Brevard Zoo and Epcot all come up as well. Today’s show is a 2 hour roundup of the recent news.
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
Date of Recording: 2/10/16
Punch List
News of violence fills the tourist district. 2 dead at Florida Mall, 2 dead in mass shooting at nightclub on Universal Blvd (with another mass shooting in a Tampa strip club)
Storm with 100+ mile an hour winds hit Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, after wild night at sea the rest of the itineraries are cancelled and the ship sails home early, RV gives all aboard a full refund and 50% off a future cruise.
Seminoles propose $1.8 Billion in new development for their casinos including a 34 story guitar shaped tower in Hollywood, Florida.
Google Street View spotted walking around Magic Kingdom
Cheerleading confirmed for WWOS, is this the end of Indiana Jones Stunt Show?
Circle of Life movie abruptly closes for lengthy rehab at Epcot. Will it return?
DAK’s Rainforest Café fish tanks closed for rehab, will the local Rainforest Cafés become fish-less like the Mall of America location recently did?
Brevard Zoo to offer 2 new behind the scenes tour
Legoland files plans for new development across the street from current resort
4 Points on I-Drive to gets new owner, $4M update
Sports complex beside Artegon asks for 6 month extension on permits
Wallack’s Hollywood Garage requests to add to more floors, 200 more spaces
February 6, 2016
Ep 61 – Drug Paraphernalia Springs and Japanese Jaws
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Today Mr. Brian gives a trip report from Universal Studios Japan where he relives Jaws, Back to the Future, Backdraft and more. Comparisons and insights on USJ versus our local Universal resort here in Orlando fill the conversation. During the Punch List Ken talks about affordable housing and the future of Osceola County. Jim shares some interesting news from Disney Springs and Ken wonders if people will want to go to Disney to buy knockoff bongs.
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
Date of Recording: 2/4/16
Music– Jesse Cutler’s Music of Winter Park Album | Interview
Punch List
OCSC announces Lake Nona training facility. Is Lake Nona becoming a sports mecca?
Save Pleasure Island’s Disney Springs Update
Fulton’s Crab House lays off 214 employees as it goes thru a 6-month rehab
3,396 acres in Osceola County to be rezoned as Tourist Commercial
SDL, USH to have demand based pricing
Aquatica phasing out Commerson Dolphins
Educational class based on The Profit coming to UOR
-Other news not covered on the show-
Christian theme park planned for San Diego. Will it affect Holy Land Experience?
Holy Land announces free day- Feb 24
Daytona International Speedway officially opens Daytona Rising expansion
Great Wolf Lodge officially buys 50 acres they previously announce for the Orlando location
TopGolf confirms Orlando location on Universal Blvd
2 select service hotels, adult dayclub pool planned for near SWO
Passenger numbers up double digits in November at MCO (12.79 overall with 3.25 mill | Domestic = 12% with 2.85 mill | International = 17.1% with 402,177 )
Palm Holdings announces renovation, expansion plans for The Inn at Calypso Cay in Kissimmee
Westgate to break ground on new sales center at WG Lakes in February
Medical marijuana on 2016 ballot in Florida. Will it impact tourism?
Other Important Links
Mr Brian’s USJ Trip Part 1 | Part 2