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Orlando NOW!
by Ryan Kennedy
Weekly Orlando news, discussions, and interviews covering theme parks, entertainment, and everything the city has to offer!
Episodes
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Episode #87 - HHN 26 Preview Show
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we cover all of our expectations for Halloween Horror Nights 26. We rank each of the nine houses based on which we are most excited for, and go over all the scare zones and ticket options for this year.
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Episode #86 - Old News Rundown
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we talk about some news stories from the end of August. Ryan also shares his experiences of some recent big events that happened in various parks over the past couple of weeks. Topics include Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, and...
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Episode #85 - Armchair Imagineering Epcot Part 2
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we have part two of our armchair Imagineering Epcot special. In this part, Ryan and Nick pitch their ideas of a new Epcot to the executives. Once again Ken Storey from Orlando Weekly and the Orlando Tourism Report joins us and gives feedback on their...
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Episode #84 - Armchair Imagineering Epcot Part 1
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we have part one of our two-part armchair Imagineering Epcot special. We are joined by Ken Storey of Orlando Weekly and the Orlando Tourism Report as the four of us present our visions for a brighter, better Epcot. Part 1 features Aengus' and Ken's...
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Episode #83 - News and Another Trip Report
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we run through the recent news from Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. Top stories include Michael Myers returning to Halloween Horror Nights, and a new early morning magic event at Disney's Hollywood Studios. After that, we get into another trip...
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Episode #82 - Best Themed Lands in Theme Parks with Tim Grassey
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we welcome back Tim Grassey of WDWThemeParks.com and the E-Ticket Report. The topic of this show is the best themed lands at theme parks around the world (that we've visited). We also anticipate what we think will be more great themed lands coming down...
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Episode #81 - Ryan Kennedy's Universal Orlando Trip Report
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, Ryan gives his trip report from Universal Orlando Resort. He shares his review of his first stay at Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and also talks about his gripes with some everyday issues at the Universal Parks. Please leave us a review on iTunes, and if…
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Episode #80 - Ryan Kennedy's Walt Disney World Trip Report
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, Ryan Kennedy shares reviews and experiences from his visit to Orlando over Memorial Day weekend. Get ready to hear his review of Disney's Animal Kingdom at night, including the brand new show 'The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic'. He also shares dining...
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Episode #79 - Favorite Resorts and Hotels
On this episode of the the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we talk about our favorite resorts from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. We go in-depth about each category of Walt Disney World Resorts and Hotels, and then we round up all of the Universal Orlando Resort Hotels and talk about our...
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Episode #78 - Disney and Universal News
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we talk about the latest news stories from the theme park community. Topics include Shanghai Disneyland, Disney Springs, and Toothsome Chocolate Factory. We also give our guesses for the opening date of The Incredible Hulk Coaster 2.0. ?If you have a...
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Episode #77 - Guessing Attraction Opening Dates Summer 2016
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we bring you the news from the theme park community including topics like DreamWorks Animation, HHN 26, and Disney's seasonal events. In our main topic this week, we guess the opening dates for attractions opening in Orlando soon. Yeah, we understand...
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Episode #76 - Agenda-Free
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast we talk about nothing in particular. Every topic is on the table from the past few weeks in the theme park community. This is a very long show with many arguments that may seem petty for most people, but for theme park fans this is your average day on...
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Episode #75 - Theme Park Bucket Lists with Tim Grassey
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we share the second part of our recording with Tim Grassey of WDWThemeParks.com. In this show, the topic is our theme park bucket lists. The four talk about what they would like to do, and what they have already done in theme parks around the world....
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Episode #74 - Disney and Universal News with Tim Grassey
This week on the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we talk most of the recent news from both major theme parks with Tim Grassey of WDWThemeParks.com. Topics include Rivers of Light, preferred parking at Walt Disney World Resort, more up-charges, Millennium Falcon VR experience, Skull Island: Reign of Kong...
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Episode #73 - The Theme Park Oscars
This week on the Orlando NOW! Podcast is the inaugural Theme Park Oscars program. We have a number of categories which the TPBWPAA (Theme Park Bloggers Writers & Podcasters Association of America) voted on, and we present who the Oscars go to. Aside from the regular awards we present our own…
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Episode #72 - Orlando Outside the Parks with Ken Storey
On this episode of the Orlando NOW! Podast, we play part two of our conversation with Ken Storey where we talk about all things Orlando, besides the theme parks. This includes Ryan and Aengus pushing Ken to defend his city, which has been seen as a notorious place for bad behavior. The next…
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Episode #71 - Disney and Universal News with Ken Storey
On this edition of the Orlando NOW! Podcast, we have Ken Storey from Orlando Tourism Report on the show to discuss the latest news from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Topics include the announcement of the new 'Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire' castle stage show, Avatarland,...
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Episode #70 - Current State of the Parks
This week on the all-new Orlando NOW! Podcast, Ryan Kennedy and Aengus are back to bring you an update on the current state of parks in Orlando. They talk about current events and construction going on at the parks, as well as recent major announcements. This podcast now features discussions of…
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Episode #69 - We Took Another Vacation
On this episode of the Universal NOW! Podcast, it's been too long! We have special guests on to catch up on old news and our main topic: Grad Bash! Show ending music is "Dangerous" by Big Data feat. Joywave
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Episode #68 - Complete Guide to Cabana Bay Beach Resort
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, Ryan and Aengus talk about news from a couple weeks ago. WE PROMISE, next week we will discuss Kong and Nintendo in length. But in this week's main topic we give a complete guide to Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Overview, hotel layout, pools, rates, rooms,...
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Episode #67 - Disney vs. Universal: Staying On-Site
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we deliver the latest news from the Resort, including American Ninja Warrior, new Fire Whisky at the Wizarding World, and the finale of Mardi Gras. In our main topic, we talk about one of the most popular topics in the theme park community. We tell you why...
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Episode #66 - Guilty Pleasures
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we discuss the latest news including new metal detectors at ride entrances, CityWalk construction, and more. In our main topic, we give our biggest guilty pleasures from our many trips to Universal Orlando. We wrap up the show with talk about Brian's...
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Episode #65 - Return of the Show
This week on Universal NOW!, Aengus and Ryan catch up on what has been going on at Universal Orlando during the hiatus. We also give our expectations for HHN 25. In our main topic, we discuss ideas for seasonal events that we think would work great at Universal Orlando. Download on iTunes or…
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Episode #64 - HHN 24 Predictions
This week we start a new season of the Universal NOW! Podcast. We start off with some (old) news, then Jaalin, Ryan, and Aengus rate each HHN 24 house and scare zone by how much they think they will enjoy each one. Going into the event, we'll see how these ratings hold up after we each visit!
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Episode #63 - Game Show 2: Islands of Adventure
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we have another game show, this time featuring all Islands of Adventure questions! Will Aengus bounce back from a devastating loss? Can Jaalin retain his previous victory? Listen to find out!
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Episode #62 - Nickelodeon
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we discuss a topic chosen by the winners of the recent Game Show. Jaalin and Stephanie chose their topic to be all about the retired Nickelodeon Studios. We talk history, what was filmed their, and then we get into rants and discussions of our childhood...
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Episode #61 - Best of the Best Part 2
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we talk about the best things at the best theme parks in the world, because we may have left some stuff out.
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Episode #60 - Game Show
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, Brian hosts a game show as we test our hosts on their Universal Studios knowledge.
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Episode #59 - Worst of the Best
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we talk about the latest news, the grand opening of Diagon Alley, and a rumor about the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida. For our main topic, we each give our least favorite attractions in Universal Orlando.
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Episode #58 - Best of the Best
This week's episode of Universal NOW! features: HHN 23 News and a rumor discussion. The main topic: Best of the Best. We give our favorites of each Universal theme park category (restaurants, snacks, attractions, shows, etc.) and argue over which is truly the best.
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Episode #57 - Diagon Alley with Seth Kubersky and Matt Roseboom
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we are joined by Seth Kubersky of TouringPlans and Orlando Weekly and Matt Roseboom of Attractions Magazine. They give their review of Diagon Alley from the media event Universal held a couple weeks ago. We also have the latest news from CityWalk and...
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Episode #56 - News, Trip Report, Contest!
On this week's episode of Universal NOW!, we share some old news and go over another trip report from Brian. We also have a new contest where you have a chance to win our t-shirt! To enter, send your guess as to which attraction we played in this week's show to [email protected].
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Episode #55 - News, Trip Report, Islands of Adventure Changes
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast we have news to catch up on. Also we get a trip report from Brian after his family's visit to Walt Disney World for the first time in a long time, and a few surprising twists along the way. Our main topic this week are things we want to see come into…
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Episode #54 - Random Topic Super Show
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we have a little bit of a slip-up on the recording. But that's OK! We have a special live weekend report from Brian and Kyle who visited Universal this past weekend, and they give us their reviews on Cabana Bay, Fast Food Boulevard, and more. Wondering why...
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Episode #53 - New Generation
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we introduce a new generation of podcasters! We cover the latest news from the past week, including Universal's new blog, Antojitos lunch, TODAY Show, and more. We also give 3 cheers and 3 jeers to theme park news over the past two months.
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Episode #52 - Must Do Universal
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we are joined by Seth Kubersky of TouringPlans.com and Orlando Weekly as he helps us start the show with some news. Seth also shares details about the annual Entertainment Designers Forum event. The main topic of this week's show is the Top 7 Universal...
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Episode #51 - Disney vs. Universal: Main Street, USA or Port of Entry
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, Chris and Ryan kick the show off with the top news stories from this week at Universal Orlando. Main news stories include one-day park ticket price increases and Cold Stone and Starbucks opening soon. The main topic for this week's show is another Disney…
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Episode #50 - Random Topic Rapid Fire
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we catch up with Chris and why he was out the past couple weeks. Next we sort of just go off and talk about random topics theme park related like Robin Thicke canceling his performance, and Walt Disney World ticket prices increasing.
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Episode #49 - One Day at Universal Orlando
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we are joined by Tim Grassey of WDWThemeParks.com. We kick off the show with some discussion of Brandon's visit to Universal this past week and a review of a show that he saw for the first time. Following that, we have some news and then our main topic.…
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Episode #48 - First Anniversary Show
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we celebrate one full year as a podcast! We give you everything that's happened at Universal this past week in the news, including a new Beetlejuice show, and the first night of Mardi Gras. Following the news we answer a few listener questions to end the...
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Episode #47 - Counter Service Restaurants at Islands of Adventure
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we are joined by Seth Kubersky (@skubersky) as we run through every counter service restaurant at Islands of Adventure. We highlight unique menu items and rate each dining location.
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Episode #46 - Potter Power Hour
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, it's all about Harry Potter! We start off with a report from Brandon who attended A Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando on Friday and Saturday. He shares with us what was presented at the Harry Potter Expo, a first taste of a new treat at…
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Episode #45 - Disney vs. Universal Fantasy Football
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we kick off with the top news stories from Universal Orlando in the past week. We list off the newly announced acts for Mardi Gras 2014, and discuss Zonko's closing at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. For our main topic, we have Disney vs. Universal...
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Episode #44 - Music from Universal Orlando Resort
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we are joined by Josh from UO Radio as we bring you the latest news from Universal. For this week's topic, we discuss the music from around Universal Orlando. Josh talks about how he does his induction recordings and why he loves Universal. We give our...
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Episode #43 - Counter Service Restaurants at Universal Studios Florida
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we start off as always with the #1 news coverage of Universal Orlando in U-News. This week's top stories include Beetlejuice's Graveyard Review, Antojito's, and more from CityWalk. In the main topic for this week's show, we go around each Counter Service...
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Episode #42 - 2013 Year in Review
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we have our year in review wrap-up for 2013. We go through the top news stories of 2013 and discuss how this year was truly the year to come to Universal Orlando.
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Episode #41 - News, NBA City Review, Universal Orlando in 2024
This week on the Universal NOW! Podcast, we share the latest Universal news in UNEWS. This week's stories include Transformers interactive meet & greet testing, new Starbucks location at Islands of Adventure, Diagon Alley teaser trailers and more. We also have a dining review from Brandon who…
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Episode #40 - Leaky Cauldron, CityWalk Expansion, Universal Christmas List
This week on the Universal NOW! podcast, we are joined by Joe from Parkscope.net and the Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour. We kick it off with discussion of the latest announcement from Universal concerning Cabana Bay, Diagon Alley, and most importantly the 8 new CityWalk venues coming in...
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Episode #39 - Oh! The Stories You'll Hear from Jim Hill! Volume 2
This week on the Universal NOW! podcast, we welcome back Jim Hill. The original point of discussion was going to be the history of Islands of Adventure, but Jim shared with us more than what we could have asked for. He gives an update on the current state of Universal with Diagon Alley and…
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Episode #38 - What We Are Thankful For
This week on the Universal NOW! podcast, we share everything that we're thankful for at Universal Orlando Resort. From Harry Potter to the moving walkways at CityWalk, we cover everything that is unique to UOR that we love. Also in lieu of Thanksgiving, we have a special Universal NOW! Dining…
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Weekly Orlando news, discussions, and interviews covering theme parks, entertainment, and everything the city has to offer!
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