Know the city | Know the industry
August 8, 2020
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
On this episode Ed goes over SeaWorld’s first quarterly report during quarantine. Later Ed talks about what is Happening to Halloween Horror Nights this year. After that Ed goes over how the sports bubble is working at Disney World.
Recording Date: Jul 29, 2020 at home
Broadcast Date: Jul 31, 2020 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
July 21, 2020
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
On this episode Jay talks to Ed about going to talk the parks with all the new safety measures. Later Ed and Jay go over the Fuel Rod law suit. After That Ed and Jay go over the changes to The Epcot Experience and what it means for the future of Epcot.
Recording Date: Jul 15, 2020 at home
Broadcast Date: Jul 17, 2020 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
October 11, 2018
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Denna Beana joins Ed, Jake, and Ken to discuss all things Halloween. Jake and Ken review HHN and Howl-O-Scream. Denna discusses her picks for this October and where she sees the haunt industry headed.
Special Guest – Denna Beana
Orlando Halloween Guide | Instagram
August 10, 2018
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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
November 6, 2015
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
This special SideChat Roundtable features Derek Burgan, Gregory Ryan, Mr Brian and Ken discussing safety at Halloween Horror Nights 25 at Universal Studios Orlando. The conversation includes the recent rash of media coverage, the in-park experiences for each other them and what they think should change before next year. While the topic is a serious one the conversation is kept light.
Recording Date- Nov 3, 2015
Hosts and Guests-
Orlando Weekly – Nov 4 – Attacks on scare actors are out of control this year; here’s a nine-step plan to make Halloween Horror Nights safer for everyone
WKMG 6 – Oct 29 – 2 arrested in Halloween Horror Nights attacks reported at Universal
Orlando Sentinel – Oct 29 – Universal ‘scare actors’ tell horror stories of abuse
WKMG 6 – Oct 27 – Halloween Horror Nights actors quit after being attacked
Behind The Thrills – Oct 26 – Is Halloween Horror Nights safe? An open letter to scareactors and fans
Theme Park Insider – Oct 26 – Harassment Claims Fuel Debate about Employee Safety at Theme Parks’ Halloween Events
Central Florida Future – Oct 26 – Student scare actors at Universal’s HHN share stories