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January 19, 2016

Ep 58 – Seth Goes Off (Property)

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Today we have a backlogged episode from the holidays when Seth Kubersky stopped by to talk about his latest Unofficial Guide Series book; Beyond Disney. In this guide Seth and Bob Sehlinger cover all of the great attractions that you would miss if you just stayed on Disney property. The conversation covers security at Disney World, the entertainment at Holy Land Experience, the awe-inspiring displays of Kennedy Space Center and more. Seth gives some history of his time in Central Florida and rabbit trails include chats about Artegon, the future of I-Drive and what makes a good roadside attraction.

Show Notes

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Jim of Wild Gravity Travels
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Seth Kubersky

Date of Recording: Dec 17, 2015

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Links for this episode

Beyond Disney

The Unofficial Guides

Touring Plans

The Holy Land Experience

Kennedy Space Center

Artegon

Live Active Cultures on Orlando Weekly

He Says, She Says Show

WPRK

January 16, 2016

Ep 57 – Derek Burgan Goes All Out(let)

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On today’s show we discuss Fun Spot’s new long-range plan then Derek Burgan stops by to talk about the latest from the Disney outlets. He also talks about dinner theatres, Disney bloggers and Cabana Bay parking.

Show Notes

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Jim of Wild Gravity Travels
Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Derek Burgan

Date of Recording: Jan 13, 2016

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Punch List

Tree

Feld announces earlier than expected plan to retire elephants (this May)

Fun Spot announces HUGE new expansion, Falcon’s Creative overseeing long-term growth plan

Height balloons spotted at Fantasia Gardens

Pizza Planet to close, will it become a Muppets restaurant?

Are projection mapping, flame throwers coming to DHS fireworks?

Disney files paperwork with FAA for drones at Epcot

DVC announces new perks for 25^th Anniversary, including a lounge in the old ImageWorks

New lounge coming to DAK (pre-2000s Kungaloosh possibly available for insiders at Jock’s)

Frontier Airlines expands at MCO

WestJet adds MCO to Vancouver service

Nude Nite Orlando to be hosted at Artegon

New Splash pad announced for Florida Aquarium

MOSI presents downtown proposal to City Council

Miami-Dade announces interest in ferry service to Cuba with terminal in downtown, F&F 8 may film in Cuba

Alton Towers gets VR coaster, could LLF be next?

December 22, 2015

Ep 56 – Thanksgiving for Holy Land, ICE and random UOR news

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On this special extra long holiday show Robert and Ken are joined by Jake in the studio. The recording took place on Thanksgiving and includes a rundown of different local holiday events, plus a trip report to Holy Land Experience, ICE! At Gaylord and the latest news from Universal Orlando.

Show Notes

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Ben Lancaster of Walt’s Frozen Head

Date of Recording: Nov 26, 2015

Ep 55 – Walt’s Frozen Head

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Today we’re joined in studio by Ben Lancaster of Walt’s Frozen Head. Ben talks about what’s involved with making a film gorilla style at Magic Kingdom. Florida’s film talent, Lumberjacks at Epcot, legality of filming inside the parks, and much more are discussed.

During a shortened news segment Jay and Ken chat about Bindi Irwin’s win on DWTS, World of Disney’s expansion and holiday events at the Orlando Eye.

Show Notes

Hosts

Ken Storey
Robert of Mickey Updates
Mr. Brian of Orlando Park Pass
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Show Researcher – Jay
Show Historian – Kevin Yee
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Ben Lancaster of Walt’s Frozen Head

Date of Recording: Radio Show- Dec 3, 2015 | Post Show- Dec 7, 2015

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Lumberjacks leave Canada at Epcot

New fireworks launch site at DHS. Its across World Drive, inline with Hollywood Blvd. Old location was a trailer near the tram tour.

World of Disney store at DS gets 6K expansion

Thirsty River Bar opens in former FastPass area near Expedition Everest

Frostival at I-Drive 360

Merlin announces full year results to be in line with expectations– $374.3 M profit per tax

Merlin said trading at Alton Towers has remained significantly below the previous year

Fred Jacobs – SEAS Sr VP of Corporate Communications (spokesperson) resigned. At SEAS for more than 25 years.

Bindi Irwin & Derek Hough with DWTS Season 21

Jurassic World: The Exhibition announced, kicks off in Australia then has several stops in North America

Ep 54 – Joshua Wallack Talks Mangos, Skyplex and More

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Today we have a special interview with Joshua Wallack, the visionary behind Skyplex and Mango’s Orlando. He sits down with us to talk about the struggle to build Skyplex, the benefits to the community, the new parking garage plaza, and Mango’s (which will be the largest Latin club in the U.S.).

During a shortened Punch List Jay, Jake and Ken talk Universal, I-Drive and Mummies.

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