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Ep 155 – The Ed and Jake Show

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

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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

Senate Passes Bill to Set Minimum Size for Airplane Seats

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Ep 121- We’re back!

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

Punch List

Slinky Dog testing at DHS

DHS Xmas Plans

Braves leave WDW

Flamingo Crossing update

Union push for $15 per hour at WDW

T2 closing at UOR

Legoland VR

Magic Place pays cash for Old Town project

SW AD to be indoors

JYP Days Inn sold for $6.05 mill

Fashion Sq for sale

I-Drive launches study on street car system

Old Spanish Mill staying open

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Ep 115 – D23 Predictions with Nick Ilasi

Nick Ilasi, better known as the Dad on Disney, joins Ed and Ken for a discussion on all the latest WDW rumors and what we might hear from each at this week’s D23 event. Jenny calls in for a some small talk and we finally announce the winner of our June giveaway!

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Recording Date- July 7, 2017, on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park (10AM-Noon)

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WPRK

D23

Tom Morrow’s Mouse

Ken’s D23 predictions article

 

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Ep 88 – Gorillas and Volcanoes with Seth Kubersky

Seth Kubersky stops by for this Christmas Eve’s eve special 3-hour episode of #OTRonFM. He talks about his new Universal Orlando guidebook, the ever-changing Orlando arts scene, and the fallout from the Christina Grimmie shooting.

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Special Guest – Seth Kubersky

Recording Date- Dec 23, 2016 – Live on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park

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Seth Kubersky’s Orlando Weekly articles

Seth Kubersky’s books

Unofficial Guide to Universal Studios Orlando 2017

WPRK

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Ep 87 – Cruising with Mark Baratelli

Mark Baratelli shares stories about his time at Disney Cruise Lines and why he loves Orlando. He talks about his Food Truck Bazaar and how it helped shape Orlando’s massive food truck scene. Ken talks about his recent trip to Busch Gardens and Robert asks how I-Drive 360 is doing.

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Special Guest–  Mark Baratelli of The Daily City

Recording Date- Dec 16, 2016 – Live on WPRK 91.5 Winter Park

Music- Song 1

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The Daily City

TDC’s Food Truck Bazaar

WPRK

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