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OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 2 – Forrec, SEGA, Brass Ring Awards

On Day 2 of the #IAE16 we hit up press conferences for Andretti Karting, CAVU, Dynamic Attractions, Cloud Coaster and more. Plus Ken and Jim talk about DOF Hurricane VR simulator, the VR Coaster at Fun Spot, who is actually buying all these ziplines and the Brass Ring 2016 Awards. We have interviews with Justin Burke of SEGA on what went into reviving the popular Daytona racing game and Ken sits down with Gordon Dorret, the CEO and President of international design firm Ferrec.

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Recording Date- Nov 16, 2016

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Justin Burke, Sales and Marketing Manager at Sega Amusements Europe

Gordon Dorret, CEO and President of Ferrec

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OTR at IAAPA #IAE16 Day 1 – SeaWorld + First Reactions with Michael Muldoon of Coaster Nation

IAAPA #IAE16 Day One Episode. We cover the big news of the day including the press conferences from SeaWorld, Triotech, and Zamperla. Plus thoughts on the opening ceremonies, the food scene in 2016 and what the general feel on the floor this year is. VR is big yet again and so are water rides.

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Recording Date- Nov 15, 2016

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Brian Marrow, ‎VP Theme Park Experience Design, of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment

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Ep 85- Wallack Weighs In

Today we take a bit more of a serious tone when Joshua Wallack, of Mango’s and Skyplex, stops by to talk about the recent news. He dives into all of the news in a one-on-one interview with Ken. Trump’s impact on tourism, how the Pulse shooting helped design Skyplex and what the next big trend is in tourism are all discussed. IAAPA predictions, Star Wars at DHS, the epic McDonald’s and more are brought up in this heartfelt post-election interview.

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Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday, November 11, 2016.

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WPRK

Mango’s Orlando

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Ep 84- Halloween Blowout with Ricky Brigante, Dawn Sabato and Hurricane Matthew

Our Halloween blowout episode includes two special guests. First up we have Dawn of Come See Orlando. She talks about what she’s learned from working as the media rep for numerous I-Drive attractions, including the failed CSI: The Experience. She also shares her thoughts on the boom in zombie laser tag attractions, why Orlando is such a Halloween hot spot and more. Ken and Robert give a trip report from Howl-O-Scream.

Then Ricky Brigante stops by the studio to chat about Catharsis, his new immersive haunted house experience. Ricky also shares his thoughts on why Orlando can’t seem to have a successful year-round haunt attraction and the changes he’s seen since he first founded Inside the Magic years ago.

We also talk about Central Florida’s reaction to Hurricane Matthew and what lessons we hopefully learned from this near miss.

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Special Guests

  • Dawn Sabato of Come See Orlando
  • Ricky Brigante of Inside The Magic

Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday, October 21, 2016.

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Catharsis

Inside the Magic

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Ep 82 – Racing Towards the Big Screen

Today we have three guests on #OTRonFM. First up is Tony with the latest news on the Dreamfinders documentary that will be screened at the Orlando Film Fest today. Then we have Eddie Hammon of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games and Rick Wilson of Foundry come on to talk about the brand new, flagship Andretti Indoor Karting attraction that broke ground this week on Universal Blvd.

We also cover all the big news this week including new Magic Kingdom parade rumors, KidsTown opens at the Orlando Science Center and the latest Star Wars land rumors.

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Special Guests

  • Tony Cortese of Dreamfinders
  • Rick Wilson of Foundry
  • Eddie Hammon of Andretti Indoor Racing & Games

Recording Date- Originally aired on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park on Friday, October 21, 2016.

News
  1. With no nighttime parade rumors say MK will run its daytime parade twice a day
  2. Television Hall of Fame display removed from Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  3. Popular event ‘Club Villain’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to continue beyond Halloween
  4. The Ark from “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” is Now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  5. Rumors regarding the new Star Wars ride seem to point to a multi-part experience where guests disembark from the ride vehicles halfway thru the ride
  6. Le Cellier Steakhouse Merchandise Released at Epcot
  7. Jim Hill reignites the Ratatouille ride rumors on the latest Disney Dish podcast
  8. RUMOR: Destination D Attendees Will Be The First to See Rivers of Light Next Month?
  9. Bus Stop Beverage Test at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  10. Kitchen Closed at Walt Disney World Swan for Failing Health Inspection; Bugs Found
  11. China’s Wanda hires ex-Disney exec to lead theme park drive
  12. Hard Rock Café Orlando Offers First-Ever Meatless Menu
  13. StarFlyer developer can move forward with permitting
  14. Virgin Cruises Rebrands as Virgin Voyages, Finally Signs Deal for Three Ships
  15. Orlando airport passenger count over 41 million on a yearly basis
  16. KidsTown at Orlando Science Center opens this weekend

 

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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Foundry

Dreamfinders

Orlando Film Fest

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