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January 24, 2019
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On this episode Ed talks about the SeaWorld event look inside and all tours at the event. Before that Ed talks about trying to get to Magic Kingdom during marathon weekend. Also Ed goes over the news and all the opening of the week
Recording Date: Jan 18, 2019 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
December 24, 2018
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Ken and Ed are joined by Dan Suleski, Founder and CEO of The Escape Effect. Dan shares how he went from being a game developer at EA to opening one of Central Florida’s most ambitious escape room attractions. From a 90 minute escape room, the longest in Central Florida, to a new group one that will require up to four people to work together to solve the puzzles, The Escape Effect is making a name for itself by bringing bold new ideas to the crowded escape room industry.
Ken and Ed also discuss this year’s SeaWorld Christmas Celebration with two short interviews. SeaWorld’s Executive Chef Hector Colon talks about the sweet and savory food at this year’s Christmas event and SeaWorld Orlando Art Director Filipe Riviera shares some of his favorite decor at this year’s event.
Recording Date: December 7, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
December 1, 2018
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Ken and Ed discuss Brightline’s higher speed train and Virgin hyperloop, Then they talk about the latest cruise ship news from Celebrity, Royal Carribean, Canaveral, and Norweigan. Plus they discuss why to watch Miami’s upcoming mega-mall and the super high-tech Island H20 Live! water park reading to open in Kissimmee’s Margaritaville Resort.
Recording Date: 11/30/2018 at WPRK studios in Winter Park, Florida
Brightline becoming Virgin Trains USA
Station at WDW
Amendment 11
Virgin Hyperloop plans Orlando to Miami route
Celebrity Edge
Meow Wolf
Royal Caribbean’s Terminal A
RC’s Symphony of the Seas
Norweigan Encore
Canaveral Mardi Gras and Canaveral’s Terminal 3
Triple Five
Miami megamall
November 30, 2018
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The owners of Wekiva Island stop by the studio to discuss their winter offerings at the famous eco-tourism spot in Seminole County. During Hour 1, Ken and Ed discuss the latest news including all of the D23 announcements that were recently made.
Recording Date: November 23, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
November 16, 2018
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Ed holds down the fort at WPRK while Ken and Robert broadcast live from the press room at the IAAPA International Attractions Expo. The show begins with reports of a fire at Pointe Orlando and Ken keeps the listeners updated on the fire as the show progresses.
Guests on this very special remote episode include Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlides. Plus Robert returns to the airwaves after many months away. Robert, Ed, and Ken discuss their big takeaways from this year’s expo and why they think we’re entering a water park renaissance.
Recording Info: Recorded live on Friday, Nov 16, 2018
OC Fire Dept info on Pointe Orlando
Orlando Tourist’s info on Pointe Orlando
Day 1 – Roto, Chance Rides, and Dynamic Attractions
Day 2 – LEGOLAND, Oceaneering, 2getthere, Brass Ring Awards
Day 3 – Gravity Group, Aerophile, Hall of Fame Inductees, IAAPA’s new branding