New iFly Location on I-Drive | Inside Universal Forums
Inside Universal Forums
Inside Universal Forums
  • Home
  • Forums
    New posts Search forums Account Upgrades
  • News
    Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Orlando Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Singapore Universal Studios Beijing
  • Merchandise
Log in Register
What's new Search

Search

By:
  • New posts
  • Search forums
  • Account Upgrades
Menu
Log in

Register

Install the app
  • Signing up for a Premium Membership is a donation to help Inside Universal maintain costs and offers an ad-free experience on the forum. Learn more about it here.
  • Forums
  • Orlando Theme Parks
  • Other Orlando & Central Florida Tourist Spots
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.

New iFly Location on I-Drive

  • Thread starter Thread starter GAcoaster
  • Start date Start date May 11, 2017
GAcoaster

GAcoaster

Dragon Trainer
Platinum Member
Joined
Nov 30, 2012
Messages
7,342
Location
Orlando
  • May 11, 2017
  • #1
This had been discussed in another thread, but apparently the new location is open on I-Drive near the convention center:



This is much more of a tourist attraction for the passers by than the old location (which looked like a silo or an industrial plant of some kind). The see through wind tunnels on the sidewalk will bring crowds.

Now, what will happen to the other location?
 
  • Like
Reactions: Journey_On
M

markb

Rookie
Joined
Oct 12, 2009
Messages
69
  • May 12, 2017
  • #2
I once reserved a flight at iFly San Diego. Then I read the waiver and I was shocked. They won't take responsibility for anything, including "improper maintenance of any equipment". So no iFly for me, unless they make their waiver more reasonable.
 
GAcoaster

GAcoaster

Dragon Trainer
Platinum Member
Joined
Nov 30, 2012
Messages
7,342
Location
Orlando
  • May 12, 2017
  • #3
Bio posted some video of the iFly in action:





 
Scott W.

Scott W.

Superstar
Joined
Feb 26, 2014
Messages
14,279
Location
Glasgow
  • May 12, 2017
  • #4
I tried this back in 2003 and had a blast, I'll need to try it again.
 
  • Like
Reactions: JoeCamel
P@n!K_Sw1tC#

P@n!K_Sw1tC#

Jurassic Ranger
Joined
Aug 5, 2009
Messages
1,431
Location
Windermere
  • May 12, 2017
  • #5
These are spectacular. I love how this one reminds me of the one they built out at the USH Citywalk. Adds a lot of energy and excitement to the area.

This + Top Golf + Andretti's is going to turn the convention scene on its head. Can't wait.
 
IAmFloridaBorn

IAmFloridaBorn

Webslinger
Joined
Nov 15, 2012
Messages
2,709
Age
34
Location
Orlando, Florida
  • May 12, 2017
  • #6
P@n!K_Sw1tC# said:
These are spectacular. I love how this one reminds me of the one they built out at the USH Citywalk. Adds a lot of energy and excitement to the area.

This + Top Golf + Andretti's is going to turn the convention scene on its head. Can't wait.
Click to expand...
I dont understand the top gold and andretti addition but I hope you are right.
 
WAJAS

WAJAS

Webslinger
Joined
Aug 15, 2014
Messages
3,590
Location
--Classified--
  • May 12, 2017
  • #7
IAmFloridaBorn said:
I dont understand the top gold and andretti addition but I hope you are right.
Click to expand...
Surpinging enough, they really do attract conventions. I think it has to do with having fun after a stressful day or as a place to hold negotiations / small informal meetings near your hotel.
 
  • Like
Reactions: natespf and IAmFloridaBorn
GAcoaster

GAcoaster

Dragon Trainer
Platinum Member
Joined
Nov 30, 2012
Messages
7,342
Location
Orlando
  • May 12, 2017
  • #8
Here's the new sign at the old location:

 
Viator

Viator

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 23, 2013
Messages
23,409
Location
Seattle, WA!
  • Jan 6, 2019
  • #9
For those interested, the previous location is now going down.

 
Scott W.

Scott W.

Superstar
Joined
Feb 26, 2014
Messages
14,279
Location
Glasgow
  • Jan 6, 2019
  • #10
AlexanderMBush said:
For those interested, the previous location is now going down.

Click to expand...


Looks like a Best Western is going in.

http://www.cityoforlando.net/city-p...3/MPBProjectOverview2018-04_MPL2018-10009.pdf
 
Nick

Nick

Veteran Member
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Sep 22, 2011
Messages
31,224
Location
Orlando
  • Jan 6, 2019
  • #11
Scott W. said:
Looks like a Best Western is going in.

http://www.cityoforlando.net/city-p...3/MPBProjectOverview2018-04_MPL2018-10009.pdf
Click to expand...
Really surprised that Universal didn’t grab this land when they could.
 
Viator

Viator

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 23, 2013
Messages
23,409
Location
Seattle, WA!
  • Jan 6, 2019
  • #12
Nick said:
Really surprised that Universal didn’t grab this land when they could.
Click to expand...

While I agree that it's surprising..what would they of even used for that space?

The only thing I could really see, is probably just trying to relocate backstage aspects.
 
Nick

Nick

Veteran Member
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Sep 22, 2011
Messages
31,224
Location
Orlando
  • Jan 6, 2019
  • #13
AlexanderMBush said:
While I agree that it's surprising..what would they of even used for that space?

The only thing I could really see, is probably just trying to relocate backstage aspects.
Click to expand...
They can always use extra backstage space.
 
Scott W.

Scott W.

Superstar
Joined
Feb 26, 2014
Messages
14,279
Location
Glasgow
  • Jan 6, 2019
  • #14
AlexanderMBush said:
While I agree that it's surprising..what would they of even used for that space?

The only thing I could really see, is probably just trying to relocate backstage aspects.
Click to expand...

They'd need more parcels but it could connect the new hotel to the resort with a gondola or something.
 
natespf

natespf

--Classified--
V.I.P. Member
Joined
Apr 1, 2013
Messages
1,653
  • Jan 6, 2019
  • #15
Yea, I'm not terribly surprised. For detached backstage space they can get nearby industrial land for a lot cheaper and it's more flexible with what they can do there. For prime real estate the important part is where they can get large continuous areas of land, especially where they can expand their existing footprints. If they're able to add one or two more hotels connected to Endless Summer they could possibly get a lot more land from fewer owners. It would also be great to get as many of the undeveloped parcels of the south campus as they can.

I mean they could speculatively purchase properties they didn't need and possibly use those investments to help get the some of the properties they do want in the future.

Has it been discussed if there's any possibility of a partnership with the other entertainment venues that were able to snatch up the land from south campus before Universal?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Share:
Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

Book with our Travel Partners

MEI Travel

Latest posts

  • belloq87
    Spider-Man 4 (MCU)
    • Latest: belloq87
    • 12 minutes ago
    Games, Movies & Sports
  • Ron101
    Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster (Opening 2026)
    • Latest: Ron101
    • 19 minutes ago
    Upper Lot/Entertainment Center
  • T
    Halloween Horror Nights 34 (UOR) - Speculation & Rumors
    • Latest: Tobias
    • 20 minutes ago
    Halloween Horror Nights 34
  • Y
    Planning a day trip to Universal Orlando
    • Latest: yourguytay
    • 31 minutes ago
    Trip Reports, Planning, & Questions
  • Y
    Techniques for Hiding Show Buildings
    • Latest: yourguytay
    • 35 minutes ago
    General Discussions

Share this page

Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link
  • Forums
  • Orlando Theme Parks
  • Other Orlando & Central Florida Tourist Spots
  • Style variation
    System Light Dark
  • Contact us
  • Terms and rules
  • Privacy policy
  • Help
  • Home
  • RSS
Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2025 XenForo Ltd.
  • This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn more…
Back
Top