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February 3, 2015

OTR – Ep 23 – Diamond Signals and Settling Dirt

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On this grab bag of news Ken and Kyle talk about the latest news from the Disneyland 60^th Anniversary with what they expect from it to make its way eastward. Night of Joy and Mardi Gras is discussed. They give an update to Universal’s rumored water park. They touch on some pretty big local hotel rumors and news before finishing out the episode with news on Circus World’s reunion, Enzi at BGT, Aqutica’s $8 tickets and Tin Roof Orlando marketing strategy.

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Ken Storey

Kyle

Recorded Jan 29, 2015

Show Notes

UFOs in West Palm Beach

Rick Scott statement from Nov 20 on Florida’s record tourism numbers

January 27, 2015

OTR – Ep 22 – The 43.7 Million Dollar Question

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In the first episode of 2015 Kyle and Ken are joined by Jay of Orlando Tourist Blog. The guys cover all the news they’ve missed over the past month including Artegon’s Christmas Eve death, Gwazi’s closing, the coaster rumors at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa, Universal Orlando’s non-stop construction, restaurants at Disney Springs and more before sharing their thoughts on pay at Walt Disney World compared to that of Bob Iger’s.

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Ken Storey

Kyle

Jay

Recorded Jan 22, 2015

November 23, 2014

IAAPA 2014 – Wrap-Up Episode

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In this wrap up to IAAPA Attractions Expo 2014 Ken, Kyle and Viktor talk about what news of the week they are most excited about. Kyle and Ken discuss these new Wanda plans to enter the UK market. Viktor talks about the Brass Ring Awards BGT won and why SeaWorld didn’t get any of that Brass Ring love. In the final floor interview of IAAPA Kyle sits down with Simworx Managing Director Terry Monkton to discuss their new ride concepts.

Hosts

Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)

Production

Episode Producer- Ken & Bob
Recorded- November 21st, 2014

November 12, 2014

OTR – Ep 17 – The Countdown is On

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We’re back with another episode of our hospitality podcast. This week the guys are getting ready for next week’s massive IAAPA convention that’s coming to town.

The OTR crew gets ready for IAAPA with a round-up of all the recent news including: #OtterGate, Construction at SEAS parks, Downtown Disney, Flamingo Crossing, I-Square, I-Drive 360. Kyle’s wardrobe choices are questioned, Ken calls 80% of IAAPA monotonous and then the guys get confused talking about Christmas at the Magic Kingdom.

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Hosts

Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)

Production

Episode Producer- Bob
Recorded- November 9th, 2014

November 4, 2014

OTR – Ep 16 – Pointe Pulling a Phoenix

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On today’s show Kyle and Ken talk about all that has been happening recently in the parks, from mine train fires to Universal 3rd gate rumors. They give new details on what they think is happening with Wanda and SEAS before talking about what the future holds for Pointe Orlando. They get side-tracked a few times with conversations about Tokyo Disneyland’s and Disney Springs recent announcements.

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Hosts

Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey

Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)

Production

Episode Producer- Ken
Recorded- November 2nd, 2014