Jump to content

Orlando Attractions Area News & Developments

sunshine

By sunshine
in Orlando

 Share

Recommended Posts

jliv Whistle-Stop

jliv

Posted
Posted (edited)
On 1/13/2019 at 2:42 PM, aent said:

So Skyplex is supposedly getting ready to start, but its been split into multiple phases. The first phase will be just the tower with the coaster and other tower attractions, no retail, no hotel, etc. Infact, I'd imagine the existing businesses are staying foot and its just being built behind them for the moment,so maybe it makes sense why Hogan's shop didn't move

I hated the idea of this originally, but after driving down I-4 the other week and seeing the dramatic view of the Starflyer and Icon 360,  I was impressed by the possibilities.  Having that massive roller coaster structure close to these new attractions will make for a crazy alternate skyline to downtown.  Especially at night! The awe newer generations of kids will feel will certainly surpass the awe I used to have as a kid for the Sea World Sky Tower.

Edited by jliv
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 6.2k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

jrs2
jrs2

^^ Spenser1058, you really need to do a podcast or something like that; YouTube perhaps where you're getting paid to blog.  your analysis and commentary is truly a great thing.  No BS, I mean it.

KJHburg
KJHburg

Yes I am tourist but I usually avoid the theme parks but did go to Disney Springs.  I knew they were restricting crowd size but did not know they had temperature checks in order to get in and masks we

shardoon
shardoon

We have to embrace the tourism. It allows a city our size punch up  way higher than it should. We have a huge airport, tons of nice restaurants, world class hotels......heck we just got 4 Michelin sta

Posted Images

jrs2 Metropolis

jrs2

Posted
Posted
4 minutes ago, spenser1058 said:

It may be. That was just a reference to the Canadian part. Please carry on.

Canada Ave.  Yeah, If I recall, the tower is recessed off fo I-drive and the retail-ish portion fronts I-drive.  But because this thing is so big, from what I recalled it was situated all the way back towards Canada Ave.  It’s funny because that road is a corridor from yesteryear ala tourism and this project would breathe new life into it as well.  I think these guys own a lot of that land even as far north as Carrier to a point....

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
spenser1058 Gigalopolis

spenser1058

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, jliv said:

I hated the idea of this originally, but after driving down I-4 the other week and seeing the dramatic view of the Starflyer and Icon 360,  I was impressed by the possibilities.  Having that massive roller coaster structure close to these new attractions will make for a crazy alternate skyline to downtown.  Especially at night! It will certainly surpass the awe I used to have as a kid for the Sea World Sky Tower.

The Sky Tower always reminded me of the Space Needle On Daytona’s Broadwalk, which was my favorite being so close to the ocean.

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
aent Burg

aent

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, jliv said:

I hated the idea of this originally, but after driving down I-4 the other week and seeing the dramatic view of the Starflyer and Icon 360,  I was impressed by the possibilities.  Having that massive roller coaster structure close to these new attractions will make for a crazy alternate skyline to downtown.  Especially at night! It will certainly surpass the awe I used to have as a kid for the Sea World Sky Tower.

I've always loved the idea of world's biggest attractions on I-Drive visible from I-4, making a skyline from the highway like none other.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
jrs2 Metropolis

jrs2

Posted
Posted
5 minutes ago, spenser1058 said:

The Sky Tower always reminded me of the Space Needle On Daytona’s Broadwalk, which was my favorite being so close to the ocean.

Omg, what a sad day that was when the City decided to mothball that Space Needle in DB...

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
dcluley98 Town

dcluley98

Posted
Posted

We bid on that space restaurant. It is more than just a themed veneer on a restaurant. There is interactive nature to the restaurant to create an experience like you are actually taking a "transport" ship to a space station, where you disembark and then go through a growing room for what would be something like Matt Damon was setting up on "the Martian", presumably showing sustainable vegetable production like what real space-station residents would do if they were inhabiting it long-term.  It's a lot more than just a restaurant with some cool space-themed dining areas and faux projection "windows".  

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
IAmFloridaBorn Burg

IAmFloridaBorn

Posted
Posted
5 hours ago, spenser1058 said:

The various theme parks and resorts in Dubai were supposed to leave Orlando in the dust when first announced (keep in mind that was pre-Harry Potter) but apparently it hasn’t worked out that way.

https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201901/6540/

From Theme Park Insider

The swamp beats the desert!

For some reason, I Love hearing this.

  • Like 2
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
jrs2 Metropolis

jrs2

Posted
Posted
On ‎1‎/‎19‎/‎2019 at 10:30 AM, spenser1058 said:

Some phenomenal shots of construction under way at both Universal and WDW:

https://blog.touringplans.com/2019/01/19/s6_construction_wdw_uor_star_wars/

From Touring Plans 

fantastic link!

10 hours ago, dcluley98 said:

New Roller-Coaster planned for Universal IOA in Jurrasic Park area: 
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-cfb-universal-jurassic-park-coaster-20190120-story.html#nt=oft03a-2gp3

https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201901/6554/

that roller coaster is a very effective use of semi-wasted space.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
aent Burg

aent

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, spenser1058 said:

Could the “world’s tallest thrill ride” (500’) be coming to O-town West?

https://www.wesh.com/amp/article/worlds-tallest-thrill-ride-could-be-coming-to-orlando/25982381

From WESH 

Wasn't this same exact ride previously proposed for Icon Orlando? I prefer that location to keep that skyline building in that area. Its quite an interesting view on I-4 with the volcano, starflyer, the eye, and the magical midway/fun spot attractions on top of the hotels.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
WAJAS Hamlet

WAJAS

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, AndyPok1 said:

I don't think there's any more amusement expansion pads at Icon.  I'll be honest, I saw the headlines all weekend but just assumed it was talking about the Polercoaster.  Didn't realize it was the other group.

There’s definetely space for more, but we don’t know if they’ll turn into rides. What ever happened to the heli-tours on top of the garage?

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
aent Burg

aent

Posted
Posted
23 hours ago, AndyPok1 said:

I don't think there's any more amusement expansion pads at Icon.  I'll be honest, I saw the headlines all weekend but just assumed it was talking about the Polercoaster.  Didn't realize it was the other group.

Previously it was slated for the current surface employee parking lot.

19 hours ago, WAJAS98 said:

There’s definetely space for more, but we don’t know if they’ll turn into rides. What ever happened to the heli-tours on top of the garage?

The county rejected that proposal for some unknown reason, I believe he already appealed and lost :-/

Link to comment
Share on other sites
spenser1058 Gigalopolis

spenser1058

Posted
Posted (edited)

It’s funny just how jaded we can get about the theme park business which drives our local economy. 

While most of the galaxy close by as well as long ago and far, far away awaits the industry-changing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attractions this fall at the Mouse House (along with a slough of attractions at its various local parks which will open in a steady stream leading to WDW’s 50th anniversary in 2021), the other parks in the area are opening several local attractions this summer to take a last bite at the apple before Disney’s fall slate takes over the, ummm, Universe.

What’s amazing is, while the summer attractions seem like small beer compared to what’s coming to Lake Buena Vista this fall, each would seem impressive compared to the additions at regional parks in Atlanta, Charlotte or Tennessee.

Whether it’s the new Potter coaster at Universal, Sea World’s new Sesame Street addition or the biggest addition to Legoland since its opening (which JFW will want to see on his way to Bok Tower...), take a moment to think just how huge an impact all of this will have on the $$$ flowing into the area and the contributions to the TDT.

Even if the national economy does slow down, we may avoid the worst of it because of the major additions (as well as other infrastructure projects like I4 Ultimate and UCF/Valencia downtown).

As the Sentinel used to say, it really “‘Tis a privilege to live in Central Florida.”

https://www.fool.com/amp/investing/2019/01/27/rivals-will-cash-in-on-disney-worlds-last-slow-sum.aspx

From the Motley Fool 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by spenser1058
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.