ICON Park

[Nick]

I hope Magical Midway goes away soon. Surprised that after Fun Spot's expansion they didn't die off.

I hope the same. It trashes up the area. ICON is a very nice complex that will just happen to have a few thrill rides.

 

[anihilnation]

All Icon park now needs is a poler coaster

 

[GoUCFKnights]

I hope Magical Midway goes away soon. Surprised that after Fun Spot's expansion they didn't die off.

I believe I heard these new rides (along with Starflyer) are owned by the people who owned Magical Midway. I haven't heard of they plan to shut down the old ones when the new ones open, but maybe someone can investigate and confirm what I previously heard?

 

[SukaVayne73]

It's gonna be a nice view up there 400ft up to maybe see some of the unannounced Fantastic Worlds
I can see myself doing the new attractions, I like to go for the gusto, although I haven't got my self to skydive yet.
I wonder if they would sell like a multi pass for just ICON, and the drop tower,

 

[Scott W.]

Worker falls to his death from StarFlyer attraction in Orlando

An industrial accident is under investigation at the StarFlyer on I-Drive.

www.clickorlando.com

Horrible.

 

[GAcoaster]

Wow-- that's terrible. I don't know how it would be possible unless safety equipment failed or wasn't being used properly.

 

[Grabnar]

Wow-- that's terrible. I don't know how it would be possible unless safety equipment failed or wasn't being used properly.

If you take an OSHA course it's usually either not using safety equipment properly (or at all) or poorly maintained safety equipment. They're both usually indicative of poor training, recordkeeping, and compliance.

 

[Teebin]

Ironic that he was doing a safety check. Ghastly and sad.

 

[Disneyhead]

I saw Click 6's chopper headed towards the attractions this morning. I had a bad feeling.

 

[joelbryant11]

Apparently this is slated for next summer now. Watch out, VelociCoaster

 

[Magic Feather]

Apparently this is slated for next summer now. Watch out, VelociCoaster

I wish big drop towers, like this one, would have a ride profile more similar to an S&S Space Shot. I feel like that's much more interesting than a ride that slowly lowers you up, stops you for a bit, then drops you. Plus, it would likely have a shorter cycle time and higher capacity.

 

[joelbryant11]

I wish big drop towers, like this one, would have a ride profile more similar to an S&S Space Shot. I feel like that's much more interesting than a ride that slowly lowers you up, stops you for a bit, then drops you. Plus, it would likely have a shorter cycle time and higher capacity.

Either that or make it rotate like Mach Tower at BGW if it has to go slow. That way it's actually interesting on the way up.

 

[ParkRumors]

When the drop tower was first announced in May 2019, they said that the "seats will rotate with an unexpected twist as it drops down" - not sure exactly what they meant by that, or if it's even still part of the plan, but it would at least be a bit more interesting than a standard drop tower. Good to see it's at least still moving forward though.

 

[Tristan]

Apparently this is slated for next summer now. Watch out, VelociCoaster

This looks terrifying.

 

[TheGentTrent]

:whistle:

 

[shiekra38]

:whistle:

Yes I'm here to...."work"

 

[CyborgDinosaur]

 

[Disneyhead]

And it begins...

I freakin' LOVE ride construction!

 

[WAJAS]

Throwback to the original proposal. While the name has changed many times, it actually did end up being close to the original design with the exception of the buildings in the back.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Madame Tussauds wax museum and a 425-foot “Orlando Eye” observation wheel will anchor a new tourist complex in central Florida. Merlin Entertainments announced Wednesday that it is collaborating with two developers to bring its attractions to a new shopping and entertainment complex to be called “I-Walk Orlando.” Opening is set for 2013. At 425-feet, the “Orlando Eye” wheel will be nearly as high as the landmark “London Eye” wheel, also owned by Merlin. The company also will operate the Legoland theme park opening later this year near Orlando. Merlin is collaborating on the project with Unicorp National Developments Inc. and Circle Entertainment Inc.

 

[Magic Feather]

Icon Park: Two new rides (plus volcano effect) coming up

Two new rides are going up at Icon Park, and we do mean way up. Construction began on 300-foot slingshot towers and a 450-foot drop tower at the International Drive entertainment complex this week.…

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This article seems to confirm that the Icon Park Drop Tower will, like Falcon’s Fury, face guests towards the ground for the drop.