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June 15, 2018

Ep 142 – DJ Elliot talks Star Wars mixes and movie star cars

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First hour is filled with DJ Elliot, known for his Star Wars mixes that can be heard throughout WDW and at area conventions, talking about his career as a geeky culture DJ, his wild car collection (that even Universal uses!), and the changes he’s seen over the years in Orlando’s tourism industry.

Then in the second hour Ken and Ed discuss all the week’s news, including big changes heading to Busch Gardens, Bernie Sanders taking on Disney, and the wild Indiana Jones adventure that might be in the works.

Recording Date- June 8, 2018 at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

News and Links

DJ Elliot

River Country DVC rumor

Tishman buys 3 more area hotels

Coronado Springs removes statues

Richard Gerth at Grand Flo passes away, had been a GF staple since 1991, John Stamos tweeted it https://twitter.com/JohnStamos/status/1004889799977623552?s=19

Walt Disney World Switching to Digital Rider Switch Pass (or Baby Swap) at Attractions to Combat Fraud

Disney gives apology letters to guest at DHS

Disney drops OpenTable

Bernie Sanders vs Disney bonuses

Nighttime show at UOR leaked

HHN details (10 even with F&F), HOS details (no zombie laser tag)

ZooTampa flume ride opens

Paid parking at Outlet malls

Pirates reopening

June 7, 2015

OTR Special – Happy 25th Anniversary to Universal Orlando

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In this special episode dedicated to Universal Orlando’s 25^th Anniversary we are joined by an old JAWS skipper, a guest who took in family throughout the 1990s, a local who spent much of their free time there in the ’90s and a current fan boy. Jake hosts this round-table discussion on what makes Universal Studios Florida so special. Jaws, Kongfrontation, Hitchcock, Hanna-Barbara, and more are discussed in the special edition of the Orlando Tourism Report.

Show Info

Recorded- June 3, 2015

Opening Song

Hosts & Guests

Ken
Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Brian – @MrBrianOrl of Orlando Park Pass
Bill – @MrCoaster1
Griffin – @_Epcod
How Bowers – @GoAwayGreen | Retro WDW Podcast

Today we’re talking about old school Universal. If you aren’t familiar with 1990s Universal check out this cool videos from 1990

Grand Opening Special
Commercials One Two
Home Videos One Two Three

Also check out this great collection of interviews and details from the gone but not forgotten attractions of Universal Studios that Orlando Park Pass recently published.