August 4, 2015
Ep 39 – John Frost Talks Orlando
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John Frost of The Disney Blog stops by to talk Disney, Marvel and the future of Orlando’s theme parks. Living wage initiatives, SeaWorld, Gatorland and, yes, even casinos are all brought up in the conversation. During The Punch List Lissa and Ken get into it over parking at Disney World. Mr Brian weighs in on the new interactive shots bar coming to downtown Orlando and asks ‘are food trucks still a trend?’ LGBTQ rights in Osceola County are discussed ahead of an important vote there. Old Town announces a redo. Plus we recommend some upcoming events around the region.
Show Notes
Hosts
- Ken
- Lissa
- Brian
- Special Guest- John Frost of The Disney Blog
Song One (Punch List)
Song Two (Main Event)
Song Three (Closing)
Recording- The Main Event July 30, 2015 | The Punch List Aug 3, 2015
The Punch List
OCSC unveils new stadium. 25,500 capacity, fan plaza next door, canopy covering every seat, $155 Million fully privately funded.
New renderings and details for iSquare megamall.
Skyscraper changes ride manufacture: S&S out, Intamin in.
Old Town gets $10 Million in improvements.
Osceola County looks to add sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression to protection from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Orlando celebrates being a Paper Town and proves they didn’t read John Green Day’s book (now a movie!)
Lissa was correct. Some scenes were filmed in Orlando.
Busch Gardens shuts down because of the rain
Gatorland hatches 19 Nile Crocodiles. First time in 2 years.
World’s 5th largest cruise ship – Norwegian Epic – to sail from Cape Canaveral in November 2016
Swan & Dolphin gets into the food truck game
WDW gets new Director, Parks Arrival Experience, Program Management and Park Support. Valeria Bunting was the GM of Port Orleans and has worked previously at both MK and DAK.
DTD maps now list it as ‘Transforming into Disney Springs’ and districts are using new names finally. Save PI pointed out The Tunnels are being worked on.
Figment comic Series 2 heads to Epcot
The Main Event
Summary of rumors for SW at DHS in 2016
400 acres near the OCCC being sold
Disney and More article referencing possible SWO buyout
Florida Resident Deals at Gatorland
This Week Around Orlando
Main Street Restaurant Week $5 – $30 prix fixe meals at 49 local restaurants
Mango’s hosting job fair August 7, 8
Taste of the Nation is Aug 8. GO!!
Florida Kids and Family Expo – August 29-30
The 21st Annual Harvest Grape Stomp is Aug 15 at Lake Ridge Winery
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Next week we have BriMan from Orlando United joining us to talk HHN 25. OU Radio had Robert Niles on last week.