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November 14, 2019
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On this episode Ed goes over the quarterly report for Disney and SeaWorld. After Ed talks about the leaked concept art for Nintendoland. Later Ed goes over the rules Lockheed Martin implement for Epic Universe.
Recording Date: Nov 08, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 12, 2018
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Dr. Mary Jo Ross talks about her time teaching at Rosen, serving as a consultant on numerous local hospitality projects, and what it was like to be a high ranking leader at Universal Orlando on 9/11. She uses her decades of experience in hospitality to share unique insights into what are the next big trends in local tourism and what we should be paying attention to on I-Drive.
We also discuss what we’re looking forward to at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo.
Recording Info – November 9, 2018, at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
Producer- Robert Bearden
Hosts- Ken Storey and Ed Bearden
Guest- Dr. Mary Jo Ross
August 10, 2018
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Orlando Parks Rover’s Kevin Sweeney calls in to tell us the about the animal accident he witnessed at SeaWorld Orlando. Then we take a deep dive into the latest news from Artegon, Gatorland, WDW, Orlando’s history museum. Plus we cover more details on the latest lawsuits against Ripley Entertainment after the Branson Duck boat accident.
Recording Date – 8/3/18 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, FL
Scary video showing a dolphin falling out of a tank at SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando Parks Rover
Gatorland to host rally for military wheelchair athletes
Praise Wave Returns To SeaWorld Orlando For The Second Time This Year (is SW looking to fill a void left by Disney ending Night of Joy?)
SeaWorld extends free beer promo, announce a craft beer festival
Marriott developer to buy Dabney school site in Leesburg
Tokyo Disneyland installs x-ray scanners for all bags, metal detectors for all guests
Filming begins for Disney’s Jungle Cruise movie starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt
Wells’ Built and Orange County History Center launch $10 joint ticket offer
Govt documents show SeaWorld Orlando’s Aquatica water park to get a new ride
Coast Guard opens the highest level investigation into Ride the Ducks
Royal Caribbean showing Netflix film shot on Harmony of the Seas
Sky Princess to have Princess Cruises’ largest balconies
May 31, 2018
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Todd Andrus, Merlin’s Head of Marketing for its’ Orlando attractions, joins Ken, Ed, and Jake in the studio to discuss Madame Tussaud’s Orlando museum’s new Justice League attraction. The conversation includes details on the development of the new exhibit, the history of the attraction, and what we can expect next for Merlin in the Orlando market.
Then in Hour 2, Jake shares exclusive new details regarding updates happening at both the former Artegon mall and WonderWorks. Ken discusses the Hyperloop that might soon be connecting Orlando to Tampa. Then the guys talk about all the recent Universal rumors, including Star Trek, James Bond, and the most recent news regarding Nintendo. A new stage show rumored for DHS, updates at The Crayola Experience, and many other news items are discussed as well.
Recording Date- May 25, 2018 in Studio B at WPRK in Winter Park, FL
POV of the boat ride at Madame Tussaud’s Singapore that Ken seems obsessed with
Madame Tussaud’s Ghostbuster attraction
New details on Artegon’s replacement
The Crayola Experience gets a new exhibit
Hyperloop between Orlando and Tampa might be in the works
Mickey and the Magician stage show might be coming to WDW
June 9, 2017
The Green Umbrella is having its grand opening this weekend. This Winter Park-based artist showroom is the new home to numerous Artegon vendors and artists. The Grand Opening on Friday includes various artists, special guests, and vendors displaying all kinds of local art. Special Guests include local street poet, Paul Felker, on today and meet-and-greets with Skippy Green, the Green Umbrella squirrel mascot, throughout the weekend.
Fine Artists include:
Vendors and Non-Profits include:
Bands include (will play from 6pm-10pm):