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October 27, 2018

Ep 155 – The Ed and Jake Show

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Ken skips town so Ed and Jake host the show themselves. They talk KidsZone rumors, how to do Mickey’s Not So Scary, and tons of local tourism news.

Recording Date – October 12, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Jacksonville Jaguars may move to London

Major security update, expansion rumored for WDW

Sister Hazel Replaces Smash Mouth on Eat to the Beat Concert Series Schedule

A website incorrectly announced Jedi Training Academy closing at DHS (it is closing at Disneyland). So everyone please stay calm regarding any rumors about Spaceship Earth

New restaurants announced for Disney Springs West Side – Is this part of the NBA Experience? Going on the undeveloped lot beside Cirque?

BGT celebrates baby animals! (The Legend will be happy about this one!)

Full Sail is building a $6 million esports arena

Theme park fabrication company Nassal announces global re-brand

Disney Announces New Recreational Activity for Guests Ages 10-16 at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney Cruise Line Named Top Large-Ship Line in Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Bakeshop from Build-a-Bear coming to Florida Mall

IAAPA promotes former Busch/SeaWorld executive to its top job

Come Out With Pride is this weekend Oct 8-14

The Magic Kingdom’s Tom Sawyer Island to Close Soon for 2-Month Refurbishment

Jack Sparrow Meet and Greet Has Replaced Defunct Pirate Tutorial Show at the Magic Kingdom

Trees on the Lawn of Haunted Mansion Removed

Carnival’s Brewmaster Is Trying to Bring Craft Beer Culture to Cruising

Senate Passes Bill to Set Minimum Size for Airplane Seats

October 11, 2018

Ep 154 – Weeki Wachee mermaids Turnover Walt’s Frozen Head

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In this jam-packed episode, we have tons of guests and interviews. A Weeki Wachee mermaid joins us in the studio to talk about their stint this month at Orlando’s Sea Life Aquarium. A representative from SeaLife Orlando also joins in.

Then Jay sits down with the band Turnover to discuss their new tour, their favorite spots to dine in Orlando, and how indie music is evolving.

In the second hour, Ben Lancaster of Walt’s Frozen Head calls in to discuss this weekend’s big Central Florida premiere of the indie film. Lancaster discusses the rise of gorilla filmmaking at Walt Disney World, why he went with a comedy, and the viral marketing around the film.

Recording Info – Recorded on Oct 5, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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Walt’s Frozen Head | Orlando Premiere Oct 13

Weekie Wachee Springs State Park

Weekie Wachee Mermaids visit SeaLife Orlando

SeaLife Orlando

Turnover

October 11, 2018

Ep 153 – Deena Beana talks Halloween

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Denna Beana joins Ed, Jake, and Ken to discuss all things Halloween. Jake and Ken review HHN and Howl-O-Scream. Denna discusses her picks for this October and where she sees the haunt industry headed.

Recording Info- Recorded on Sept 28, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

Special Guest – Denna Beana

Orlando Halloween Guide | Instagram

September 23, 2018

Ep 152 – Mark Baratelli and Global Peace

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Mark Baratelli of The Daily City joins us in studio to talk Orlando Flea, food trucks, small businesses, and the future of Orlando’s food scene. We’re also joined by a local filmmaker, Chris Gebhardt, to discuss why he chose L.A. over Orlando to make his latest short film. Plus the Programming Director of the Global Film Fest, Kelly DeVine, stops by to talk about this year’s festival and how it has an impact on the conscience of Central Florida. This episode has a lot of hard to discuss topics but the mood stays pretty light thanks to the shenanigans and humor.

Recording Info- Recorded on Sept 21, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL

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The Daily City

Make Orlando Great survey

Global Peace Film Fest

Avowed | IMDB

Ken recommends – I Am Another You

September 22, 2018

Ep 151 – Drew the Intern talks SeaWorld and Ken talks Feld

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Drew the Intern of In the Loop joins Ed and Ken to discuss the rumors regarding the future of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. We also talk hurricanes, unions, Universal Studios Beijing, and Meow Wolf. Plus Ken reviews Disney on Ice’s latest show and what it may mean for the future of Feld Entertainment.