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October 31, 2019
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On this episode Ed Joined with designer Adam Berger to talk about his career. After that Ed goes over Adam Berger’s book Every Guest is a Hero. Before that Ed gives his review of Immerse 2019.
Recording Date: Oct 25, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
March 18, 2019
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On this episode Ed, Jay, and Leavens are joined by ken to talking Seaworld’s future. Ed gives his part 2 review of the seven seas food festival. Jay and Leavens give their review of Captain Marvel.
Recording Date: Mar 08, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
February 6, 2016
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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
Date of Recording: 2/4/16
Music– Jesse Cutler’s Music of Winter Park Album | Interview
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
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?
Mr Brian’s USJ Trip Part 1 | Part 2
November 21, 2014
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Today the OTR crew is joined by Robert from Mickey Updates. Together they talk about the new AirSurfer attraction system, who’s been spotted on the trade floor, the latest on the arcade games and other news from around Orlando. The latest news from Pointe Orlando is mentioned. Artegon, Aquatica and that new parking structure at Disney Springs all come up as well. Then Kyle sits down with the CEO of Dynamic Attractions for a special interview focused on Orlando’s Big 2 and the future of themed entertainment.
Hosts
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)
Robert from Mickey Updates
Production
Episode Producer- Ken
Recorded- November 20th, 2014