Brightline gets support on Orlando-to-Tampa route as Universal pushes for I-Drive stop
Brightline gets support on Orlando to Tampa route
Bightline has cleared a big hurdle as the Central Florida Expressway Authority has thrown its support behind the company s plan to connect Orlando International Airport and Tampa. Brightline is studying the expansion. The company is in talks with the Florida Department of Transportation on how to build it along the Interstate 4 corridor. Also up for discussion is whether a stop should be included near International Drive and the Orange County Convention Center, something Universal Orlando is advocating.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Bightline has cleared a big hurdle as the Central Florida Expressway Authority has thrown its support behind the company s plan to connect Orlando International Airport and Tampa.
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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 Orlando s 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 world s tallest free-standing drop tower ride. Seats will tilt forward 30 degrees once riders reach the tower of the tower, before making the nearly 400-foot free fall at up to 75 mph.
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