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OTR at IAAPA IAE 2015 Day 2 – Wanda Group, Goddard Group & ProSlide

Today we have interviews with Wanda Group (they talk about building new parks, Disney as competition and the struggles of the industry in Asia right now), Goddard Group (they talk about the Cirque park in Mexico and the future of the industry) and ProSlide (they talk about their 2016 projects, new tech that might soon be in Orlando and the evolution of water slides). Plus we have Kevin Yee review the VR Coaster demonstration that’s currently at Fun Spot and Ed of Mickey Updates stops by to talk about what was happening on the IAAPA IAE15 floor today.

Show Notes

Hosts

Date of Recording: Nov 18, 2015

Music

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News

Non-IAAPA

Monorail fender bender

Skyplex adds world’s largest wave pool, world’s tallest vertical lift

Port Canaveral votes NO on new resort complex

Port Canaveral confirmed as the world’s 2nd busiest cruise port

Boat accident at Port Canaveral

Disney unions group endorses Val Demings, Susannah Randolph

Great Wolf Lodge confirmed for Orlando

OSC extends hours to meet demand ahead of Mummies closure, new numbers say over 500K ppl visited last year

IAAPA

Owners & GMs Breakfast (Joel Manby spoke, reviewed the Nov 9th news)

Dynamic Attractions announced new Orlando attractions center

THEA awards

Hall of Fame inductees

Interactive game, Cosmic Quest, announced for KSC

Holy Land Experience announces Trin-I-Tee Golf mini golf attraction

Gravity Group saw coaster at Walibi

Tonight’s Interviews

 

Tomorrow-10a-Noon on WPRK, TuneIn app | Mack, Dynamic Attractions & Bill Kitchen of US Thrill Rides

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IAAPA 2014 – Day 2 – Exclusive Wanda Group Interview

Today we begin our Day 2 summary with an exclusive interview with the Wanda Group, the single largest entertainment company in China, then Jen and Bob cover all of Merlin’s activities including the hard hat tour of I-Drive 360. The guys talk about some of the awards given out today and specific booths on the floor that stood out to them. Some info on coming attractions for Orlando, Myrtle Beach and even the Jersey Shore are all shared.

Hosts

Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Ken Storey
Viktor from The BGT Buzz
Kyle (Our host and reporter live on I-Drive)
Jen Vargas from Central Florida Top 5

Production

Episode Producer- Ken
Recorded- November 19th, 2014

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OTR – Ep 9 – My Whales Adore You

The guys start with some big news regarding the future of SeaWorld. It now looks like the richest man in mainland China might be announcing a new partnership with SEAS very soon.  After they discuss that they get into cover Falcon’s Fury and the future of local retail with mentions of the new Megamall and The Crayola Experience.

Show Info

Hosts

Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Jay

Ken Storey
Kyle Gary and Richie

Show Notes

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Is the Wanda Group Interested in Buying SEAS?

The Orlando Tourism Report now believes that The Wanda Group from China are interested in a new partnership with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. The Wanda Group, backed by the richest man in mainland China, has previously expressed interest in American entertainment companies.

Wanda looks to be currently building SeaWorld style parks in China with an Aquatica style park currently under construction.  SEAS has struggled recently with slipping attendance and there has been much speculation that Blackstone was looking to sell their shares of the company.

OTR has also learned that an official announcement from SeaWorld is being planned very soon.

We have contacted SeaWorld PR requesting a statement regarding their future and Comcast; as of now there has been no response back.

For the entire run down of the WandaSeaWorld partnership make sure to check out the newest episode of The Orlando Tourism Report.  For the entire list of documents and news articles mentioned on the podcast make sure to

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