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Ep 169- Margaritaville and 192’s Future

On this episode Ken calls Ed in the studio to talk about what’s open at Margaritaville and 192’s future. Before that Ed gives his reviews of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts and Magic Kingdom’s Surprise Celebration. Also Ed and Ken go over the news of the week.

Recording Date: Jan 25, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Ep 165 – Ken says goodbye

On this special episode of OTR Ed, Jake, Jay, and Ken chat about their winter trips. Ken reviews Dollywood and why he hated Lightning Rod. Then in Hour 2 Ken gives his top 9 under the radar stories to follow in 2019 before saying goodbye to Orlando.

Recording Date: Dec 28, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

Ken’s Top 9 Under the Radar Stories of 2019

  • Port Canaveral
  • KSC
  • Virgin trains/hyperloop
  • Miami megamall
  • Cruise ships at destinations
  • Old Town area investments
  • Wekiva Parkway
  • T2 at USF
  • Skyplex
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Ep 121- We’re back!

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

Punch List

Slinky Dog testing at DHS

DHS Xmas Plans

Braves leave WDW

Flamingo Crossing update

Union push for $15 per hour at WDW

T2 closing at UOR

Legoland VR

Magic Place pays cash for Old Town project

SW AD to be indoors

JYP Days Inn sold for $6.05 mill

Fashion Sq for sale

I-Drive launches study on street car system

Old Spanish Mill staying open

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Ep 102 – Boats, Coffins, and Bands

You’ve seen them speeding around Bay Lake with parasailers, tubers, and others. We sit down with Julie of the Sammy Duval Water Sports Center at the Contemporary resort. We hear about what it takes to run Disney World’s famous parasailing experiences. Second half of the show we begin with an interview with Van’s Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. We discuss the entertainment – social awareness balance that edutainment is trying to find these days.

We talk chickens, tubing, coffin experiences, and Kava.

Hosts

Special Guest- Julie of Sammy Duval’s

Recording Date- March 31, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

Important Links

Sammy Duval’s Water Sports Center

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Kevin Lyman

Grandview Aquarium

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Ep 100 – Rick Singh and the Coffin Simulator

On this episode we have local haunt expect Benjamin O’Conner of Old Town’s new Mortem Manor. He talks about what it takes to do Florida’s only year round haunt. He also shares details on the new coffin simulator at the attraction.

We also have Rick Singh, Orange County Property Appraiser, call in to address a recent AP article about his fight against local theme parks. He shares tons of great insights and calls Orange County the birthplace of fake news.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter and tweet at us using #OldTownOTR to win tickets to Mortem Manor and the coffin simulator. Contest runs through 11AM, Friday April 21, 2017.

This is an episode not to be missed!

Hosts

Special Guest- Benjamin O’Conner of Mortem Manor

Recording Date- March 24, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

Important Links

AP article about theme parks vs Rick Singh

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Mortem Manor

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