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May 28, 2019
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On this Episode Jay talks about the lack of security at Megacon. Later friend of the show Dan Mason calls in to talk about his upcoming gigs. after that Ed, Jay, and Leavens go over TEA’s numbers for annual park visitors.
Recording Date: May 17, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
April 30, 2019
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On this episode Ed gives his review of the new Today Show Cafe at Universal. Later Ed, Jay, and Leavens go over the updates coming to Rivers of Light. After that Ken calls in to set Leavens straight on the gondolas at Disney.
Recording Date: Apr 26, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
December 21, 2018
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Ed talks about all the christmas offering at the parks, including a special hidden gem at WDW. Also Ed talk about some of the big news stories of the week.
Recording Date: 12/21/18 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, Florida
October 27, 2018
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Ken skips town so Ed and Jake host the show themselves. They talk KidsZone rumors, how to do Mickey’s Not So Scary, and tons of local tourism news.
Recording Date – October 12, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
Jacksonville Jaguars may move to London
Major security update, expansion rumored for WDW
Sister Hazel Replaces Smash Mouth on Eat to the Beat Concert Series Schedule
A website incorrectly announced Jedi Training Academy closing at DHS (it is closing at Disneyland). So everyone please stay calm regarding any rumors about Spaceship Earth
New restaurants announced for Disney Springs West Side – Is this part of the NBA Experience? Going on the undeveloped lot beside Cirque?
BGT celebrates baby animals! (The Legend will be happy about this one!)
Full Sail is building a $6 million esports arena
Theme park fabrication company Nassal announces global re-brand
Disney Announces New Recreational Activity for Guests Ages 10-16 at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney Cruise Line Named Top Large-Ship Line in Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Bakeshop from Build-a-Bear coming to Florida Mall
IAAPA promotes former Busch/SeaWorld executive to its top job
Come Out With Pride is this weekend Oct 8-14
The Magic Kingdom’s Tom Sawyer Island to Close Soon for 2-Month Refurbishment
Jack Sparrow Meet and Greet Has Replaced Defunct Pirate Tutorial Show at the Magic Kingdom
Trees on the Lawn of Haunted Mansion Removed
Carnival’s Brewmaster Is Trying to Bring Craft Beer Culture to Cruising
March 15, 2018
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It’s our monthly news round-up and it’s a doozy! New details on Universal’s Russian plans, the latest on the PeopleMover updates we broke 3 weeks ago, Brightline’s report card, the latest on Disney rumors, and tons of cruise news. It’s been a busy month since our last news round-up so this is a not to be missed episode!
Recording Date: March 9, 2018, in Studio B at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, Florida
New liquor law means more boozy cocktails for Orlando’s restaurant-goers
Brazil’s Senate Approves New Open Skies Agreement With United States
Record number of Brazilians heading to Orlando
Orlando Travel Academy gets an upgrade
NYC’s Cafe D’Avignon opening five outposts in Orlando
Orlando Starflyer to open in May
4DX Review of A Wrinkle in Time
Hard Rock HQ’s Orlando departure to result in 184 layoffs
Sands sells Pennsylvania casino
Universal moving ahead with Beijing, big projects in the works for Orlando
Brightline president: ‘Train ridership is 3 times what we expected’
Queen Latifah named Carnival Horizon godmother
Norwegian Cruise Line getting showcase terminal in Miami
Norwegian rescues woman on Bahamas cruise who fell overboard
Disney releases renderings of its latest cruise ships
New Swan & Dolphin hotel renderings released
Walt Disney World Might be Developing the Old River Country Site According to Permits Just Filed
Bonnet Creek Resorts To Receive New Signs
Epcot might be getting a Mary Poppins dark ride
Illuminations update is moving forward
Epcot’s Odyssey to become flex-space
Could Black Panther be coming to Disney World after all?
Could Indiana Jones be moving to DAK?
Tower of Terror updates expected
After more than two years of documentation Google finally unveils Street view from inside Disney parks. 2016 article | 2017 article
Coco won for Best Animated Feature and “Remember Me” won for Best Song.
Susan Arnold Named Lead Independent Director of Disney
Disney shareholders vote against CEO Iger’s pay package
Unions protest outside of Shareholders meeting for better pay
$2B overhaul coming to Disneyland Paris resort