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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
May 8, 2018
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We’re joined in studio by one of the Medieval Times queens and a show designer. They share their behind the scenes stories from over the years at Medieval Times, including the incredible work that went into the latest show. This new show is one of the company’s most ambitious and most historic.
Hour Two is filled with news including an update to the Florida Mall story we talked about a few weeks back. We also touch on the latest news from WDW including Dan Cockerell’s retirement and the end of Night of Joy.
Recording Date- April 27, 2018 in Studio B at WPRK Winter Park, FL
Hour One
Hour Two
Florida Mall panic at Apple store prompts a lawsuit
Trolls Topia- 4th park land, Kids Zone?
Night of Joy confirmed cancelled for WDW
Dan Cockerell, VP of Magic Kingdom Suddenly Departing Company
Fun Spot Orlando gets a Headrush 360
I-Drive’s high-flying StarFlyer debut pushed to June
Ride-sharing Safr coming to Orlando, focuses on women’s safety
February 16, 2017
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Lee Mallaby of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast tells of how Jim Hill caused UUOP to go viral. Then Lee shares the latest information and rumors regarding Universal Orlando. The show starts with Ken expressing concern over Planet Hollywood getting a fair review. After Lee’s interview, the guys discuss the short-lived ArteGone twitter account.
Hosts
Special Guest – Lee Mallaby of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast
Recording Date- Jan 27, 2017 on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park | Mallaby Interview Jan 25, 2017
February 18, 2016
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As violence rings out across Central Florida we stop to ask what more needs to be done to keep tourist safe. We then talk about the Anthem of the Seas and its storm damage. A new 34-story tall guitar, fish tanks at Rainforest Café and street view at Magic Kingdom are discussed. Legoland, Brevard Zoo and Epcot all come up as well. Today’s show is a 2 hour roundup of the recent news.
Date of Recording: 2/10/16
News of violence fills the tourist district. 2 dead at Florida Mall, 2 dead in mass shooting at nightclub on Universal Blvd (with another mass shooting in a Tampa strip club)
Storm with 100+ mile an hour winds hit Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, after wild night at sea the rest of the itineraries are cancelled and the ship sails home early, RV gives all aboard a full refund and 50% off a future cruise.
Seminoles propose $1.8 Billion in new development for their casinos including a 34 story guitar shaped tower in Hollywood, Florida.
Google Street View spotted walking around Magic Kingdom
Cheerleading confirmed for WWOS, is this the end of Indiana Jones Stunt Show?
Circle of Life movie abruptly closes for lengthy rehab at Epcot. Will it return?
DAK’s Rainforest Café fish tanks closed for rehab, will the local Rainforest Cafés become fish-less like the Mall of America location recently did?
Brevard Zoo to offer 2 new behind the scenes tour
Legoland files plans for new development across the street from current resort
4 Points on I-Drive to gets new owner, $4M update
Sports complex beside Artegon asks for 6 month extension on permits
Wallack’s Hollywood Garage requests to add to more floors, 200 more spaces
February 6, 2016
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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
Date of Recording: 2/4/16
Music– Jesse Cutler’s Music of Winter Park Album | Interview
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
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?
Mr Brian’s USJ Trip Part 1 | Part 2