Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)

Update: 2023-04-28

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On this episode of Theme Park Rangers, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the fire that damaged the Maleficent dragon at Disneyland and its impact on Disney World shows. They also introduce listeners to BBot, one of the latest security employees at the Orange County Convention Center. And the Wheel at Icon Park debuted an onboard gaming element called The Great Florida Road Trip.

Disneyland fire (:38)
Security robot at convention center (8:13 )
Great Florida Road Trip at Icon Park (15:43 )

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Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)

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Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)

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Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)