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December 18, 2019
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On this episode Ed, Jay, and friend of the show Martin celebrate Leavens life and go over the sad news about Leavens. After that Jay gives his review of Rise of the Resistance. Later Ed and Jay go over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Dec 13, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
May 10, 2016
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The Punch List is filled with I-Drive news items including the latest on the sky-high proposal for Artegon. During the Main Event I-Drive hotelier, Micah Bass stops by to talk about the good and the bad of owning I-Drive’s only LGBT hotel and nightclub. News from Disney Springs, SeaWorld and Port Canaveral all comes up. Oh yeah, and showers in the VIP rooms. It’s a wild day on OTR
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Date of Recording: Punch List 5/9/16 | #OTRonFM 5/6/16
DHS’s new entrance and interchange
Chinese trash Shanghai Disneyland before it even officially opens
Shanghai Disneyland’s new TRON coaster looks insane
Helipad proposed for Artegon. (One of 3 now proposed or under construction on I-Drive)
Andretti Karting indoor go-cart part of proposed FEC next door to Top Golf on Universal Blvd
March 29, 2016
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Jeannine of the Orlando Science Center shares details on how this local educational museum stays relevant in one of the most competitive markets for families in the nation. Details are given on updates to events, exhibits and future plans.
During the Punch List Jim and Ken talk about Disney World’s latest hard ticket events, Legoland’s announcements and rules bloggers should follow. The show starts with a rumor regarding Attractions Magazine and ends with an update to Kong.
Note- There is an unusual amount of static in today’s episode.
Hosts
Recording Dates: Jeannine’s Interview – 3/15/16 | Punch List – 3/25/16
Music: Song One Song Two Song Three
I-Drive
Hawaiian Rumble mini golf demo begins
Around Town
IOA approves 2nd terminal and tram
ASH opening in Mills50, chef de cuisine from Hell’s Kitchen
Legoland has 5 big announcements-
Disney
Haunted Mansion surprise package
Preferred Parking testing at MK, Epcot
Port Orleans gets a pool upgrade
New Indiana Jones film coming in 2019
Planet Hollywood Observatory renderings
Universal
Toothsome Chocolate Factory & Savory Feast Emporium
Rumor- UOR looking at new Xmas entertainment
The Walking Dead coming to USH year-round
Other News
Gambling deal died in Florida Senate (Sun Sentinel’s take on it)
Angry Birds inks deal with Madame Tussauds London
Dinosaur Planet theme park coming to Bangkok
Tampa’s MOSI could be moving away from BGT and to downtown | Hillsborough County MOSI move Study
Daytona Beach opened a new art museum in February
South Florida Science Center’s outdoor expansion with mini golf course | PBP’s article on it
October 27, 2015
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FM Radio content is 00:06:55 through 01:09:30. In our very first FM episode Jason of Orlando Fun & Food stops by to talk Skyplex, Ringling, plastic annual passes at Universal, and more. During the trends report Jake talks about Back To The Future Day, a baby rhino and the dismantling of The Hulk coaster. In the after show Jay, Ken and Robert get into an in-depth debate about steel coasters in Orlando, self driving cars and what causes empty shopping malls.
Hosts
Events and Disney Correspondents-Lissa and Nicki
Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Special Guest- Jason of Orlando Fun & Food
Recording Date: 10-19-15
iSquare helipad, updated design gets City of Orlando MPB approval
The Coop gets MasterChef Season 1 winner Whitney Miller at Chef de Cuisine
OCSC announces new pro Women’s team (Orlando Pride)
USH adds more dates for HHN, will Orlando follow?
Disney Channel orders more Descendents– will we see any Descendents in the parks?
Artegon sells Cinemark land, other nearby land– Will it survive?
Ringling adds no new show in 2016, Gold tour closes (Red, Blue shows remain)
Ripley’s attractions in Gatlinburg
October 13, 2015
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SeaWorld is the focus of today’s main event when Eric Davis stops in to talk about the recent ruling from the California Coastal Commission that might mean an end to breeding in SeaWorld’s original park. The future of the company, orcas in captivity, that bizarre social media day earlier this year and more discussed in the firework filled conversation.
During the Punch List Robert and Ken talk about the recent monorail breakdown at WDW, the abrupt closure of the CSI exhibit, new hotels proposed for 192, OSHA’s rulings on the WDW Speedway accident, and that 400 acres that’s about to go up for sale. Southern cooking, Pitbull, Ferrari World, and I-4’s newest exit ramp are all worked into the conversation.
Hosts
Recording Date: 10-12-15
Eric Davis Speech Song | Speech
Not Mentioned But Still Loved-
Oct 9-31- Underground Vampire Bar at DRIP
Oct 17- African Penguin Awareness Day at BGT
Oct 17- Brian Miser (The Human Fuse) will be fired from bar to bar in a cannon in downtown Orlando to promote Captain Morgan’s Cannon Blast Bar Crawl (at Wall St Plaza)
Oct 17- Orlando Creative City Project
Oct 24- Cows ‘n Cabs in Winter Park
Oct 30-31- Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
Nov 13-15 Winter Park Concours d’Elegance
Nov 14-22 Festival of the Trees at OMA (tickets on sale now)
Nov 20-22- Latin Baseball Festival at WWOS
Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 Barista Bootcamp at the 4 Seasons Orlando
Behind The Thrills – CCC bans breeding at San Diego, what’s next?
SeaWorld announces new position for Matt Rearden (former VP of Business Affairs) as Sr Business Development Officer
SEAS disappeared from the Fla Dept of Education website briefly
SeaWorld Erin Sea McKinney