Know the city | Know the industry
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
September 27, 2017
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On this much-anticipated return of OTR Ken Storey addresses the controversy regarding his tweet about Texas. Then Ed and Kevin join the show and discuss all the news we’ve missed over the past month including Fashion Square Mall, T2 closing, a $20 million cash deal on 192, and much more. At the end of the show, we review the tourism industry’s response to Irma.Here i
Recording Date- September 24, 2017
Union push for $15 per hour at WDW
Magic Place pays cash for Old Town project
JYP Days Inn sold for $6.05 mill
November 16, 2016
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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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Special Guests
Recording Date- Nov 15, 2016
Music- Song 1
Interviews Today-
Brian Marrow, VP Theme Park Experience Design, of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment