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January 27, 2019
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On this episode Ken calls Ed in the studio to talk about what’s open at Margaritaville and 192’s future. Before that Ed gives his reviews of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts and Magic Kingdom’s Surprise Celebration. Also Ed and Ken go over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Jan 25, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
May 8, 2018
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We’re joined in studio by one of the Medieval Times queens and a show designer. They share their behind the scenes stories from over the years at Medieval Times, including the incredible work that went into the latest show. This new show is one of the company’s most ambitious and most historic.
Hour Two is filled with news including an update to the Florida Mall story we talked about a few weeks back. We also touch on the latest news from WDW including Dan Cockerell’s retirement and the end of Night of Joy.
Recording Date- April 27, 2018 in Studio B at WPRK Winter Park, FL
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Hour Two
Florida Mall panic at Apple store prompts a lawsuit
Trolls Topia- 4th park land, Kids Zone?
Night of Joy confirmed cancelled for WDW
Dan Cockerell, VP of Magic Kingdom Suddenly Departing Company
Fun Spot Orlando gets a Headrush 360
I-Drive’s high-flying StarFlyer debut pushed to June
Ride-sharing Safr coming to Orlando, focuses on women’s safety
September 27, 2017
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On this much-anticipated return of OTR Ken Storey addresses the controversy regarding his tweet about Texas. Then Ed and Kevin join the show and discuss all the news we’ve missed over the past month including Fashion Square Mall, T2 closing, a $20 million cash deal on 192, and much more. At the end of the show, we review the tourism industry’s response to Irma.Here i
Recording Date- September 24, 2017
Union push for $15 per hour at WDW
Magic Place pays cash for Old Town project
JYP Days Inn sold for $6.05 mill
August 3, 2017
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Ed and Ken go through a run down of the latest hotel news from around Central Florida. From Sanford, to UCF, to Apopka, to 192 there’s plenty of new hotels going up. One of the biggest projects is the new $750 million Margaritaville Resort on 192. Jim Bagley, the Project Manager of Margaritaville Resort Orlando, calls in and talks about all the huge projects that are a part of the new Margaritaville Resort, including a massive new water park.
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Recording Date- July 28, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Hard Rock’s Reverb vs Red Lion’s Hotel RL
Ken’s definitive Margaritaville Orlando Resort article
October 22, 2016
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Today we have three guests on #OTRonFM. First up is Tony with the latest news on the Dreamfinders documentary that will be screened at the Orlando Film Fest today. Then we have Eddie Hammon of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games and Rick Wilson of Foundry come on to talk about the brand new, flagship Andretti Indoor Karting attraction that broke ground this week on Universal Blvd.
We also cover all the big news this week including new Magic Kingdom parade rumors, KidsTown opens at the Orlando Science Center and the latest Star Wars land rumors.
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Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday, October 21, 2016.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games