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February 6, 2019
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On this show Ed talks about the new Incredibles area, Municiberg. After that Ed goes over the news of the week. Then Ed goes over his super bowl plans at Disney world.
March 21, 2018
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We try catching up on the latest news with this episode. News includes a billion dollar upgrade coming to Royal Caribbean, the significance to the new name at Gary Goddard Design, a mystery around a deleted article on The Dis, and the big changes coming to Lowry Park Zoo.
Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe calls in to talk about the new parking fees at WDW, why Disney likely won’t be adding a resort fee, and her work on bringing light to these hidden fees.
Recording Date– March 16, 2018, in Studio B at WPRK Winter Park, FL
Special Guest– Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe
Gary Goddard leaves, Legacy Entertainment new name
DCL changes eastern Caribbean itinerary as islands still work to recover from Maria
Tomorrowland Expo party confirmed for MK
The Dis deleted an article on a mechanics death
Food prep employees at MCO picket
Vacation homes no longer pay school impact fees
Rocket launches at KSC might soon be 3x the current rate
Lowry Park Zoo renamed, announces major updates
Brevard Zoo announces inclusion plan for those with special needs, Jeff Corwin announces he’ll be visiting the zoo
Magic Sports and Entertainment district
May 18, 2016
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FM content begins at 01:30:00 mark. Ashley Nickell of Restaurant ASH stops by the studio to talk about her time on Hell’s Kitchen, Orlando’s foodie scene and the struggle of helping operate a locally owned restaurant on I-Drive. We talk about eating guinea pigs, meeting Gordon Ramsey and why Orlando has so many reality TV stars. During the Punch List Brian calls in from Disney Springs to give us an on-location report of the newest addition to Orlando’s shopping scene. We also have an on-location interview from I-Drive’s new Zombie Outbreak laser tag experience. Quarterly earnings from the area cruise lines and Disney are discussed. ‘News’ from Busch Gardens, One Daytona and the Brevard Zoo are all discussed as well.
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Recording Date: Punch List 5-16-16 |#OTRonFM 5-14-16
February 18, 2016
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As violence rings out across Central Florida we stop to ask what more needs to be done to keep tourist safe. We then talk about the Anthem of the Seas and its storm damage. A new 34-story tall guitar, fish tanks at Rainforest Café and street view at Magic Kingdom are discussed. Legoland, Brevard Zoo and Epcot all come up as well. Today’s show is a 2 hour roundup of the recent news.
Date of Recording: 2/10/16
News of violence fills the tourist district. 2 dead at Florida Mall, 2 dead in mass shooting at nightclub on Universal Blvd (with another mass shooting in a Tampa strip club)
Storm with 100+ mile an hour winds hit Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, after wild night at sea the rest of the itineraries are cancelled and the ship sails home early, RV gives all aboard a full refund and 50% off a future cruise.
Seminoles propose $1.8 Billion in new development for their casinos including a 34 story guitar shaped tower in Hollywood, Florida.
Google Street View spotted walking around Magic Kingdom
Cheerleading confirmed for WWOS, is this the end of Indiana Jones Stunt Show?
Circle of Life movie abruptly closes for lengthy rehab at Epcot. Will it return?
DAK’s Rainforest Café fish tanks closed for rehab, will the local Rainforest Cafés become fish-less like the Mall of America location recently did?
Brevard Zoo to offer 2 new behind the scenes tour
Legoland files plans for new development across the street from current resort
4 Points on I-Drive to gets new owner, $4M update
Sports complex beside Artegon asks for 6 month extension on permits
Wallack’s Hollywood Garage requests to add to more floors, 200 more spaces
September 22, 2015
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Today King Bob of the Save Pleasure Island blog stops by to talk Disney Springs, the 7th anniversary of the closure of Pleasure Island and the future of night life in Central Florida. The interview takes place on location at Disney Springs and part walking tour, part history lesson and part look at the future.
During the Punch List the crew talks about Blizzard Beach, Disney canning cover bands, Pop Century’s odd new menu, local celebrity sightings, downtown hotel towers, local roadside attractions and much more.
The show is flipped from the regular model with an extended Punch List and shorter Main Event but today’s show has even more news in it than usual.
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Recording Dates- Punch List: 9-21-2015 | Main Event: 9-18-2015 at Disney Springs