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It’s all about the ride! The Daytona Beach 29th Annual Biketoberfest® rally is October 14-17, 2021 and celebrates the adventure and spirit of today’s motorcycle enthusiast with biker events, scenic rides, motorcycle racing, bike shows, concerts and the industry’s best vendors.

Biketoberfest® activities are a collection of activities and events held at venues throughout the Daytona Beach and Volusia County area.

“It’s a gathering of riders who rally together to soak up the October sun, li read more…

The article: 2021 Biketoberfest Motorcycle Rally October 14-17 in Daytona Beach, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Interstate 4 RoadNews

September 15, 2021 I-4 Exit Guide

Additional Capacity Projects Coming to I-4 near ChampionsGate

As work continues to reconfigure the Interstate 4 (I-4) and County Road (C.R.) 532 interchange near ChampionsGate, additional I-4 roadwork projects are set to begin this fall in Osceola County.

Beginning in late 2021, work will begin to add new eastbound and westbound I-4 auxiliary lanes, one in each direction, between the ramps of State Road (S.R.) 429 and C.R. 532, as well as an auxiliary lane on northbound S.R. 429 between I-4 and Sinclair Road. An auxiliary lane is an additional read more…

The article: Additional Capacity Projects Coming to I-4 near ChampionsGate, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Interstate 4 RoadNews

September 9, 2021 I-4 Exit Guide

I-4 Ramps to State Road 408 Closing the Weekend of September 10 in Orlando

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is temporarily closing the Interstate 4 (I-4) ramps to State Road (S.R.) 408 as soon as 11 p.m. Friday, September 10, to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 11.

Drivers traveling on eastbound I-4 will be detoured to S.R. 408 using Exit 83 to South Street, and drivers traveling on westbound I-4 will use Exit 83 to Anderson Street to reach eastbound and westbound S.R. 408, respectively.

The closures are necessary for bridge work.

Modifications or read more…

The article: I-4 Ramps to State Road 408 Closing the Weekend of September 10 in Orlando, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Interstate 4 RoadNews

September 7, 2021 I-4 Exit Guide

Multiple Closures Scheduled in Downtown Orlando through September

The Florida Department of Transportation reports that nightly and continuous closures will be necessary in the downtown Orlando area, spanning from Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441/17-92) and Colonial Drive (State Road 50). Work will include the use of work zone lighting, and noise and vibration are anticipated at night.

The following closures are scheduled to take place through September:

Periodic nighttime and potential daytime closures of Parramore Avenue under State Road (S.R.) 408 read more…

The article: Multiple Closures Scheduled in Downtown Orlando through September, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

I-4 Attractions Interstate 4

September 5, 2021 I-4 Exit Guide

Iron Gwazi To Open March 2022 At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that Iron Gwazi will open as North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world in March 2022, in time for Spring Break.

The new ride will take thrills to new heights, plunging riders from a 206-foot-tall peak into a 91-degree drop and reaching top speeds of 76 miles per hour. The journey will include a dozen airtime moments, including three inversions, as it races along more than 4,075 feet of purple steel read more…

The article: Iron Gwazi To Open March 2022 At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

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September 5, 2021 I-4 Exit Guide

SeaWorld Orlando Announces New Rollercoaster, Ice Breaker, to Open in February 2022

SeaWorld Orlando, voted the best amusement park in the country by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice poll is announcing that its coolest new coaster, Ice Breaker is opening in February of 2022. Named after the icy Arctic summits, Ice Breaker will feature four launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida — a 93-foot-tall spike with 100-degree angle. With its 48-inch height requirement, adventure seekers of all ages will e read more…

The article: SeaWorld Orlando Announces New Rollercoaster, Ice Breaker, to Open in February 2022, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Interstate 4 RoadNews

August 5, 2021 I-4 Exit Guide

Work Begins on Major I-4 Bottleneck Interchange in Osceola County

Construction began this month on the reconfiguration of the I-4 and CR 532 (Exit 58 Championsgate) interchange to a diverging diamond interchange (DDI).

Unlike a conventional interchange, the lanes in a DDI cross over to the left side of the roadway. This increases safety by reducing the number of locations in which motorists could potentially cross paths. For example, the design allows drivers to make a left turn without crossing in front of oncoming traffic. The number of signal phases read more…

The article: Work Begins on Major I-4 Bottleneck Interchange in Osceola County, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

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July 19, 2021 I-4 Exit Guide

Aquatica Orlando Named Best Outdoor Waterpark in the Country by USA Today

For the second time in recent years, Aquatica Orlando has claimed the top spot in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s poll. The park took the top honor in 2021 beating out the competition and solidifying the waterpark’s reputation as the best waterpark in the United States.

“Aquatica Orlando is home to more thrilling waterslides than any other waterpark in Orlando, boasting new attractions annually including the opening this year of the world’s tallest—and Florida’s only—dueling waterslide, Rip read more…

The article: Aquatica Orlando Named Best Outdoor Waterpark in the Country by USA Today, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Interstate 4 RoadNews

July 4, 2021 I-4 Exit Guide

Lane Closures, Delays for I-4 Construction in Orlando Through August 1

The Florida Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts associated with Interstate 4 Construction in the Orlando Metro Area through August 1, 2021.

Intermittent nightly lane closure on westbound I-4 from US-441/17/92/Orange Blossom Trail to Sand Lake Road:2 left lanes closed through August 1stEveryday 8:30 PM – 6:00 AM

Intermittent nightly lane closure on eastbound I-4 from Sand Lake Road to US-441/17/92/Orange Blossom Trail: 2 left lanes closed through August 1st read more…

The article: Lane Closures, Delays for I-4 Construction in Orlando Through August 1, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

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June 26, 2021 I-4 Exit Guide

‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’ Begins October 1 at Walt Disney World Resort

On October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World Resort officially opened to guests for the first time, the culmination of years spent imagining, planning and developing Walt Disney’s magical dream. In the five decades since, the vacation destination continued to expand with new stories and characters and adventures to cherish for a lifetime. And now with a major milestone approaching, guests can share in “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” beginning October 1, 2021, in honor of the resort’s 50th read more…

The article: ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’ Begins October 1 at Walt Disney World Resort, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide