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August 1, 2019
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On this episode Leavens review Multiple movies. after that Ed, Leavens, and Jay go over the phase four announcement for Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then Ed, Leavens, and Jay go over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Jul 26, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
July 25, 2019
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On this episode Ed gives his review of Three bridges at Coronado Springs. After that Ed talks about some of Lion King Celebration at Animal Kingdom. Then Ed goes over the news of the week.
Recording Date: Jul 19, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
July 3, 2019
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On this episode Ed give his review of electric ocean at Sea World. After that Jay interviews the band, Reel Big fish. later Ed, Jay, and Leavens talk about the low crowd levels at Star Wars Land at Disneyland.
Recording Date: Jun 28, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 14, 2018
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Ed and Ken discuss all the news from Day 2 of the IAAPA Attractions Expo Trade Show. Press events from the day include the Brass Ring Awards, which included numerous Florida winners. FELD announces they’re wanting to expand their IPs beyond arena shows and hint at a Monster Jam roller coaster. Falcon’s Creative Group announces a new partnership with PBS. Ken and Ed discuss what this new PBS Experience will likely be.
Interviews include a Master Builder from Merlin discussing the new Leogland Florida land and Oceaneering/2GetThere.
Recording Time Stamp: 10 PM on November 14, 2018. Legoland interview recorded on Nov. 14, Oceaneering/2GetThere interview recorded on Nov. 13
Today’s Guests-
Merlin Magic Making/Legoland
A Monster Jam concept presented by FELD
The Science section of the PBS Experience
REVO-GT driverless automated guided vehicle
REVO-GT driverless automated guided vehicle
November 17, 2017
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The IAAPA Attractions Expo has wrapped up its 2017 run. Ed and Ken discuss what they were most impressed with over the last week. VR industry pioneer Thomas Wagner of VR Coasters discusses their new project with Legoland and what the future of VR attractions in theme parks are. Saham Ali of Falcon’s Creative Group discuss project mapping, how to keep high-tech attractions relevant with age, and how they deal with clients who might not have the biggest budgets. Then the episode wraps up with an interview with Gravity Group co-founder and lead engineer Chad Miller. Miller discusses Mine Blower at Fun Spot, Oscar’s Wild Taxi at Sesame Place, and the role of roller coasters at local parks and FECs.
Recording Time Stamp: 7PM November, 17 2017
Thomas Wagner- Co-Founder and Managing Partner / CEO, VR Coasters GmbH & Co. KG
Saham Ali- Director of Technology, Falcon’s Creative Group
Chad Miller- Engineer and Principal, The Gravity Group