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January 12, 2018
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Ken and Ed are back in the studio and back on the radio. In this episode, the guys talk about the highlights of 2017 and what they’re looking forward to in 2018.
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Recording Date- January 5, 2018
November 9, 2017
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In this news round-up from one of the most eventful fall seasons Orlando has seen in years we talk about those awful new attendance numbers coming out of SeaWorld, we review Mango’s new menu and talk Skyplex, we cover all the new hotels and attractions heading to Disney, and try to read the tea leaves on what the future holds for Universal Orlando.
Recording Date- November 7, 2017
September 27, 2017
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On this much-anticipated return of OTR Ken Storey addresses the controversy regarding his tweet about Texas. Then Ed and Kevin join the show and discuss all the news we’ve missed over the past month including Fashion Square Mall, T2 closing, a $20 million cash deal on 192, and much more. At the end of the show, we review the tourism industry’s response to Irma.Here i
Recording Date- September 24, 2017
Union push for $15 per hour at WDW
Magic Place pays cash for Old Town project
JYP Days Inn sold for $6.05 mill
August 18, 2017
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Steve Glum, the Chief Marketing Officer, Ace Cafe North America, joins us in the studio to talk about his role at the motorcycle-focused café in downtown Orlando. He shares stories from his time at Ripley’s including a run-in with the famed fertility statues, his time at Hard Rock, and what it was like being part of the opening staff at WDW’s Pleasure Island.
We also discuss TASTE! Central Florida. The annual event that helps raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank and Coalition for the Homeless. Taking place August 19, 2017, at the World Center Marriott on 536 TASTE! is the premier foodie event of the year and this year is no exception. We also get new details on BOTH Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ joints coming to Central Florida and hear new details on future of the Ace Café brand.
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Recording Date- August 18, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
Tickets to TASTE! Central Florida
July 9, 2017
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Jim Deberry, Senior Manager of North America for Arihant Water Park Equipment talks about the future of water parks, the evolution of the industry up to this point, and even shares some details of what to expect at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo.
At the end, a few news stories are touched on during the quick hits. Ed and Ken weigh in on the Pirates controversy, a Disney blogger’s shocking news story, and the hot new beach bar headed to Daytona Beach.
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Recording Date- June 30, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)
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NEWS
Jimmy Buffett’s LandShark Bar & Grill is coming to Daytona Beach
Disney finally scrubs human trafficking from Pirates of the Caribbean ride
Port Canaveral shares more on new terminal, cargo crane update
I-4 Ultimate Landscaping Efforts Kick Off
ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Returns for 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Oct. 4-6
Trump lawyer’s firm steered millions in donations to family members, files show