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October 11, 2018
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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.
Special Guest – Denna Beana
Orlando Halloween Guide | Instagram
September 23, 2018
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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.
Ken recommends – I Am Another You
September 22, 2018
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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.
Florence
Port Canaveral RC Grandeur of the Seas and Norwegian Escape
Westgate houses employees from Carolinas, rent RVs for first teams back
In-state room rates at WDW, discounts at Rosen, Expedia activates Emergency website for Florida
Rip currents on Florida beaches, beach erosion
Disney on Ice – Review
Drew the Internet Interview–
SeaWorld Chain – Wild Gravity spills the beans
Wild Adventures gets an alligator-themed kids area
MLS announces All-Star match in Orlando in 2019
WB I-4 in Maitland closed Sept 14, 17, and 18 10PM-5AM
Chef Lopez leaves Tapa Toro for North Quarter Mexican restaurant
Alan Littaye gives new details, maps on Universal Studios Bejing
September 13, 2018
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On this special episode of #OTRonFM we’re joined in studio by two celebrity impersonators visiting town for one of the biggest celebrity impersonator conventions in the nation; the Sunburst Convention and Showcase. One of the nation’s leading Dolly Parton impersonators and her husband, an official Jack Nicholson impersonator, give us an inside look at the world of professional celebrity impersonations.Recording Info: Recorded on August 31, 2018 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL
August 10, 2018
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Rumors say SeaWorld is about to go all in with its San Antonio park. Ripley’s looks to be in a not so good place after the accident in Branson. And Feld’s newest venture might be a ray of hope for America’s dying malls.
Recording Date – July 27, 2018 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, FL
Behind The Thrills’s article regarding SeaWorld San Antonio
Zhonghong troubles might mean bad things for SeaWorld
The future of Epcot’s Illuminations
Falcon’s Creative Group launches new podcast series, ‘Experience Imagination’
I-Drive Aquatic Center renamed for hotelier Harris Rosen, credited with saving it
Castaway Cay Named Best Private Island Again by Cruise Critic Readers
Walt Disney World Set to Launch Minnie Van Transportation Service to Port Canaveral
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex raises ticket prices
The opening of Caribbean’s first adventure theme park increases tourism potential for Trinidad
Japan Legalizes Casino Gambling in a Boon to Resort Developers, approves 3 casino resorts to start out
Branson’s amusement park shuts down, tweets out that “No, we didn’t have meth heads working for us.”
Cirque du Soleil acquires VStar, makers of ‘Paw Patrol Live!’