February 6, 2016
Ep 61 – Drug Paraphernalia Springs and Japanese Jaws
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Today Mr. Brian gives a trip report from Universal Studios Japan where he relives Jaws, Back to the Future, Backdraft and more. Comparisons and insights on USJ versus our local Universal resort here in Orlando fill the conversation. During the Punch List Ken talks about affordable housing and the future of Osceola County. Jim shares some interesting news from Disney Springs and Ken wonders if people will want to go to Disney to buy knockoff bongs.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken Storey
- Robert of Mickey Updates
- Brian of Orlando Park Pass
- Jim of Wild Gravity Travels
- Andy of Theme Parks and Travels
- Online Trends Correspondent-Jake of Orlando Park Pass
- Hotel Correspondent-Kyle
- Show Researcher – Jay
- Show Historian – Kevin Yee
- Touring Shows and Media Correspondent- Richie
Date of Recording: 2/4/16
Music– Jesse Cutler’s Music of Winter Park Album | Interview
Punch List
OCSC announces Lake Nona training facility. Is Lake Nona becoming a sports mecca?
Save Pleasure Island’s Disney Springs Update
Fulton’s Crab House lays off 214 employees as it goes thru a 6-month rehab
3,396 acres in Osceola County to be rezoned as Tourist Commercial
SDL, USH to have demand based pricing
Aquatica phasing out Commerson Dolphins
Educational class based on The Profit coming to UOR
-Other news not covered on the show-
Christian theme park planned for San Diego. Will it affect Holy Land Experience?
Holy Land announces free day- Feb 24
Daytona International Speedway officially opens Daytona Rising expansion
Great Wolf Lodge officially buys 50 acres they previously announce for the Orlando location
TopGolf confirms Orlando location on Universal Blvd
2 select service hotels, adult dayclub pool planned for near SWO
Passenger numbers up double digits in November at MCO (12.79 overall with 3.25 mill | Domestic = 12% with 2.85 mill | International = 17.1% with 402,177 )
Palm Holdings announces renovation, expansion plans for The Inn at Calypso Cay in Kissimmee
Westgate to break ground on new sales center at WG Lakes in February
Medical marijuana on 2016 ballot in Florida. Will it impact tourism?
Other Important Links
Mr Brian’s USJ Trip Part 1 | Part 2