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December 21, 2018
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Ed talks about all the christmas offering at the parks, including a special hidden gem at WDW. Also Ed talk about some of the big news stories of the week.
Recording Date: 12/21/18 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, Florida
December 20, 2018
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Ed and Jake talk about a new way of coasting on the high seas, also they talk about Universal’s posible name for the new park and they go over the news of the week.
Recording Date: 12/14/18 at the WPRK studios in Winter Park, Florida
November 13, 2018
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The IAAPA Attractions Expo trade show kicks off with a slew of press conferences. Ed gets his exercise as he tries to cover all of the Day 1 action. SeaWorld secures the coveted first slot but they mostly share details already known. Up next is Jacksonville-based Sally Corp who announces a brand new Sesame Street dark ride for Spain. Ed explains why we won’t be seeing this ride in the U.S. despite many (including Ken) calling for it to be built here.
Dynamic Attractions announce a new ride and it quickly wins 2018 Brass Ring Award for Best New Product Concept. The ride design company with a heavy Orlando presence also announces a new partnership with iconic ride manufacturer Chance Rides. After an interview with Dick Chance and Guy Nelson, Ed and Ken discuss what the new partnership means for the two companies.
Ed then talks about the Madame Tussauds – Daniels Woods Land reveal of the new Aquaman wax figure and Ken spills the beans on some exciting new regarding the figure. Ken and Ed then chat about what trends are seen on the floor of this year’s show.
Our Day 1 coverage closes out with an interview with Allen Boerger of Roto.
Recording Time Stamp: 9 PM on November 13, 2018. All interviews recorded on the floor on Nov. 13
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October 27, 2018
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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
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
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