ICON Park

[OLSinFLA]

I think Merlin has the wheel, the wax museum, and the aquarium (so this time since it is the wheel). But I think stuff like the swings, the drop tower, and the sling shut are all the 'slingshot group' or something like that.

The swings ia 3rd party, but a separate one from the drop tower and slingshot.

 

[SeventyOne]

I think Merlin has the wheel, the wax museum, and the aquarium (so this time since it is the wheel). But I think stuff like the swings, the drop tower, and the sling shut are all the 'slingshot group' or something like that.

It's unfortunate, but guests assume everything is connected. I've heard the restaurants (all third party) took a hit after the drop tower tragedy, this isn't going to help matters.

 

[Frank Drackman]

It's unfortunate, but guests assume everything is connected. I've heard the restaurants (all third party) took a hit after the drop tower tragedy, this isn't going to help matters.

I can't even imagine how it hit the restaurants/bars on just that one night -- 12/31 is a pretty big night for those types of establishments.

 

[Doug A.]

That looks like a power line arcing with the steel part of the wheel. My guess is the insulation on the wire is gone in that section and it touched the metal causing the arc you see and tripping the main feed.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Noticed that a portion of the wheel's LEDs was off prior to this for a few weeks. Potentially related?

 

[anihilnation]

I think the problem with a lot of smaller venues is also that they are more lax on maintenance. At Uni we don't just have an army of techs during the day, but there is also a third shift doing overnight maintenance. Universal is constantly busy maintaining their rides, it is really incredible!

 

[Magic-Man]

Uhh, are they planning on reopening the slingshot? The lights are on right now. I haven't seen this since before the accident.

 

[SeventyOne]

Uhh, are they planning on reopening the slingshot? The lights are on right now. I haven't seen this since before the accident.

Saw on Twitter re-opens today.

 

[Magic-Man]

Saw on Twitter re-opens today.

Wow, I can't believe they're reopening it. Who is running it?

 

[SeventyOne]

Wow, I can't believe they're reopening it. Who is running it?

As far as I can tell, same company.

 

[tielo]

Merlin entertainment buys the hot potato of Icon Park.

Merlin reports record revenues, acquires Icon Park observation wheel

Merlin Entertainments has reported record revenues for the 2023 financial year. The company has also acquired Icon Park's observation wheel.

blooloop.com

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Huh

 

[SeventyOne]

Huh

I genuinely can't think of a big enough (empty) venue there. Unless the skeleton/illusion museum is much larger than it appears from the outside.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

The press release states "at Icon Park's Universal Blvd entrance". There's a flat lot there, but I visited on Sunday and didn't see any construction there (unless I just didn't pay attention).

 

[SeventyOne]

The press release states "at Icon Park's Universal Blvd entrance". There's a flat lot there, but I visited on Sunday and didn't see any construction there (unless I just didn't pay attention).

They need that parking IMO. All I can think is the arcade at the base of the wheel? Nothing has lasted in that food court, maybe turn that area into Eye queue, could open up a fair amount of space, use that back entrance as BMG entrance?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I genuinely can't think of a big enough (empty) venue there. Unless the skeleton/illusion museum is much larger than it appears from the outside.

New 500 seat theater.

 

[Disneyhead]

Blue Man Group reveals long-awaited return to Orlando with new residency

The Blue Man Group is making its long-awaited return to Orlando with a new home and a new residency!

www.fox35orlando.com

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Crying screaming throwing up

I’ll be there opening night.

 

[Legacy]

Bring back the zoetropes, and I’ll be there.

 

[Nick]

A purpose built theater rather than a makeshift one in a soundstage will be much better for Blue Man. Also being located in the heart of I-Drive may lead to way more day-of ticket buys than at Universal where quite frankly they struggled to sell tickets.