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Construction has begun on what is being billed as the world’s tallest slingshot and drop tower rides.

ICON Park's new record-setting attractions begin to go vertical

This story is part of The Enquirer’s ongoing coverage tracking the region’s economic recovery efforts. Kings Island is set to open to season pass holders this weekend and to the general public on May 15. Park officials are counting on visitors to flood back to the Mason amusement park after many stayed away during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. They believe pent-up demand to get out, a hunger to return to normalcy and growing confidence from mass vaccinations will shut down the be...

Brother Jimmy’s to start serving up southern comfort food this summer at ICON Park Restaurant known for its BBQ Updated:  Tags:  Brother Jimmys plans to open a restaurant in Orlandos ICON Park. (Handout) ORLANDO, Fla. – ICON Park will have a newcomer this summer when Brother Jimmy’s opens its doors to fans of football and southern comfort food. The New York concept known for its award-winning BBQ will open in a 7,200-square-foot space in the same complex on International Drive that hous...

ROAD TRIP - 21 New Reasons to Visit Orlando this Summer ORLANDO, Fla., March 4, 2021 -- With summer approaching and new research showing that 81% of Americans have travel plans in the next six months, Orlando offers 21 new reasons to visit in 2021, ranging from new theme park thrill rides to innovative places to stay. And, with more than 150 at VisitOrlando.com, this is also a prime time for an affordable escape. "We know that people are ready to travel and want to feel safe while not sacrifi...

21 New Reasons to Visit Orlando this Summer News provided by Share this article Share this article ORLANDO, Fla., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer approaching and new research showing that 81% of Americans have travel plans in the next six months, Orlando offers 21 new reasons to visit in 2021, ranging from new theme park thrill rides to innovative places to stay. And, with more than 150 at VisitOrlando.com, this is also a prime time for an affordable escape. Flamingo Mingo at Discove...

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ICON Park Breaks Ground on Record-Setting Thrill Rides January 29, 2021, 3:09 PM · Construction has begun on two new record-setting thrill rides on Orlandos International Drive. ICON Park hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for the ICON Park Slingshot and ICON Park Drop Tower. Announced last month, the Slingshot will fling riders up to 450 feet in the air between two 300-foot towers, making it the tallest slingshot ride in the world. The Drop Tower will stand 430 feet, making it the worlds...

ICON Park breaks ground on two record-setting attractions World’s tallest drop tower, slingshot set to open this December Updated:  Tags:  Officials break ground on new record-setting attractions at ICON Park on Jan. 29, 2021 (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) ORLANDO, Fla – ICON Park broke ground Friday morning on two new record-setting attractions, the ICON Park Drop Tower and the ICON Park Slingshot. Both attractions are scheduled to open this December and ush...

SHARE ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida is seeing a steady increase in interest in its world-renowned attractions during the pandemic, tourism experts say. What You Need To Know Tourists are slowly returning to Central Floridas theme parks, attractions Since reopening, Orlando-area attractions have relied largely on local guests UCF professor: Tourism may be near pre-pandemic levels by end of 2021 Although the area is not getting the U.S. and international travelers is once did, local resident...