266 episodes
The Florida History Podcast The Florida History Podcast
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- Society & Culture
A weekly look at a different fascintating topic in Florida History
Cover art photo by Derek Reese. @DR928
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Episode 258: Horizons and the downfall of EPCOT
We conclude our season on Amusement Parks and Florida in discussing EPCOT Center in the late 1990's and all the changes that turned many enthusiasts off.
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Episode 257: Michael Ovitz Disney tenure and cost-cutting
We discuss the disastrous tenure of Michael Ovitz at Disney and the subsequent cost-cutting and ride-closing at the Magic Kingdom.
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Episode 256: The Greatest Floridian- Bob Graham
We pay tribute to the greatest Floridian of recent memory, Governor and Senator Bob Graham who passed away this week at the age of 87
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Episode 255: Walt Disney World in the 1990's: The change begins to come
We begin describing how Disney's amusement park business changed in the 1990's. We cover the period until the appointment of Michael Ovitz.
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Episode 254: Universal Studios Florida
We discuss the opening of Universal Studios Florida in 1990 and the seismic events it created for the landscape in Central Florida.
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Episode 253: Sea World and Central Florida minor attractions
We discuss a few other Central Florida amusement parks this week.