In Summer of 2021, two TOWERING new names will be joining Icon Park’s family of attractions. The ICON Park Slingshot and Drop Tower will add over 700 feet and LOTS of decibels to the Orlando Entertainment District’s skyline. Already home to world’s tallest swing ride and one of the tallest observation wheels in the world, these new…
The International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce launched a Harris Rosen Philanthropic Award in 2017 recognizing local businesses or person who demonstrate exceptional philanthropic work. Today, this annual award was given to Fun Spot America Theme Parks, as a result of their generosity through their Golden Rule Campaign. The Golden Rule Campaign has crafted…
At SeaWorld Orlando’s Inside Look, guests can go behind-the-scenes to hear and see firsthand what goes into providing world-class animal care from the experts who do it every day. This special event features six unique, entirely behind-the-scenes locations, accessible in small groups to limit capacity and maintain safe physical distancing. New this year, guests can…
Fun Spot amusement parks in Orlando and Kissimmee are getting all spooky this fall with some new additions during their “Huge Halloween” event. The kid-friendly event will offer three major highlights: trick-or-treating, a limited-time offering of tasty “Fright Bites”, and an all new escape room! We stopped by the park this afternoon for a sneak peek…
Over the past few months, guests at Universal Orlando’s Island’s of Adventure theme park have been closely watching the construction of a new giant roller coaster. Today, the park has finally acknowledged this ride as the new “Jurassic World VelociCoaster”. A new section of Universal’s Jurassic World section of their official website revealed stunning new…
Two former masterminds behind many of the mazes at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights have teamed up with The Orlando Forum to offer a new, original maze and dinner show on International Drive called “Orlando Forum of Fear”. For almost 30 years, Orlando has played host to some of the best in Halloween entertainment. This…
When Universal Orlando canceled Halloween Horror Nights 2020 earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, many fans were disappointed. However, they will still be able to get their Halloween fix in 2020! Universal Orlando Resort will offer a daytime operation for two Halloween Horror Nights houses for 2020. Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives…
Halloween fun returns to SeaWorld Orlando this fall with the start of Spooktacular on Saturday, September 19. At this special event, modified to allow guests to safely visit the park with limited capacity, children can dress in their Halloween costumes and take part in fun-filled trick-or-treating around SeaWorld’s expansive grounds with physical distancing in mind….
Even though Halloween Horror Nights 2020 has officially been cancelled, there are rumors swirling about that the houses themselves will open during October. Recently, a series of permits have come to light for Universal Orlando on the City of Orlando’s website. While these permits could amount to nothing (permits are granted all the time and nothing…
For more than two decades, the music of Midnight Syndicate has been “the sound of Halloween” in the amusement park and haunted attraction industry. Midnight Syndicate’s music has become integral to setting a powerful mood at top-rated haunted attractions and amusement parks as well as at costume shops, Halloween parties and Halloween-themed cruises from Siberia and…
For a limited time, Florida Residents can take advantage of an epic, first-of-its-kind ticket offer from Universal Orlando Resort. With the purchase of a 1-Day, Park-to-Park ticket, guests can access the parks every day now through December 24, 2020 absolutely FREE. Starting at $164 per adult, plus tax, Florida residents can enjoy all the thrills…
In light of the COVID pandemic, many major events that were previously planned are being postponed or cancelled. One event that is still scheduled to proceed is the IAAPA Attractions Expo — an annual event that occurs each November in Orlando. The IAAPA Expo is the most important annual gathering of amusement industry professionals and enthusiasts…