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OTR – SideChat 6 – Ken and the Amazing Technicolor Megamall

On this week’s SideChat Ken convinces the guys to talk about malls some more. First the Megamall is covered, then the guys talk about the future of The Florida Mall. Mentions of the outlet malls, Fashion Square and West Edmonton are all included. Then Kyle and Ken talk about their favorite local movie theaters before the inevitable Taco Bell mentions. Then the guys talk Tampa’s hotels, retail and what Tampa needs.

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Hosts

Bob
Ken
Kyle

Production

Episode Producer – Bob
Recorded – Aug 26, 2014

Show Notes

  • Oh boy, Ken is back to talking about malls…
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OTR – Ep 9 – My Whales Adore You

The guys start with some big news regarding the future of SeaWorld. It now looks like the richest man in mainland China might be announcing a new partnership with SEAS very soon.  After they discuss that they get into cover Falcon’s Fury and the future of local retail with mentions of the new Megamall and The Crayola Experience.

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Hosts

Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Jay

Ken Storey
Kyle Gary and Richie

Show Notes

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OTR – SideChat 5 – In A SideChat Far Far Away

In today’s SideChat Richie, Kyle and Ken sit down to discuss the future of Star Wars land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  They start with the leaked Dubai Disneyland plans, then talk about Disney California Adventure and Avatar.  After that they talk about what Disney learned from Potter that they will use in Star Wars land.  The conversation ends with true confessions surrounding Disney attraction merchandise.

Know someone who works in or is interested in Central Florida hospitality? Make sure to recommend the show.

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Hosts

Ken Storey
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Jay from Theme Park Insite
Kyle Gary and Richie

Show Notes

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OTR – Episode 7 – As the Wheel Turns

In this week’s episode the guys cover I-Drive 360, covering all of what has been said about this long-planned development anchored by The Orlando Eye observation wheel. After talking about the new skeletons museum that was recently announced the crew get into the other attractions for the complex. Mango’s, the pedestrian bridge over Sand Lake Road, some chatter about McDonald’s are included. Then the crew talks about Skyscraper at Skyplex, the new Polercoaster complex proposed for I-Drive.

Show Info

Hosts

Ken Storey
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Jay
Kyle Gary and Richie

Show Notes

  • Intro Song
  • Follow the name changes: I-Drive Live -> The Orlando Eye complex -> I-Drive 360
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OTR – Episode 2 – All Time Low Fin

The guys talk Orlando’s proposed tourist corridor Maglev, the future of transit on I-Drive, then finish with a long-winded discussion on SeaWorld Orlando’s (hopeful) all time low it’s currently in.

Show Info

Hosts

Ken Storey
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Kyle Gary
Jay and Richie

 Show Notes

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