Skyplex developer Wallack Holdings unveils Skyscraper’s track design at 2014 IAPPA trade show at the Orange County Convention Center. Skyplex will be located at the northeast corner of International Drive and Sand Lake Road, across from the new 55,000 sq. ft. Mango’s Tropical Cafe Orlando in the heart of the I-Drive Entertainment and Nightlife District. […]
Construction of I-Drive 360 and the Orlando Eye is moving right along and every day brings major changes to the International Drive skyline. On Wednesday another major piece of the eye arrived on the construction site… the passenger capsules. The 400′ tall Orlando Eye will have 30 capsules, and each with the capacity to carry […]
What goes around, comes around, and in the case of the new Dare Devil Chaos Coaster opening at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, guests will find an exciting new thrill ride guaranteed to get their adrenaline pumping. Dare Devil Chaos Coaster is a single looping coaster that builds anticipation as riders seated back to back travel […]
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales will break ground on Friday, October 24 on a $12 million expansion… the largest expansion in its 85-year history. Components of the expansion will include pathwork, Tower and Gardens restoration, and several new garden spaces including a Children’s Garden, Outdoor Kitchen and Edible Garden, Wild Garden and Pollinator Garden. […]
Each year about a million people visit the Arizona State Fair, and this year promises to be better than ever with something for everyone in the family. This year’s concert lineup includes Queens of the Stone Age, Weezer, Darius Rucker, Wiz Khalifa, John Fogerty, Barenaked Ladies and more. There are lots of free things to […]
The I-4 Ultimate Project is an important highway construction project for Central Florida. The 21-mile makeover — from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County — will transform the region while connecting central Florida communities, improving our economy and enhancing livability for everyone. The goal of […]
Artegon Orlando’s expansive marketplace will feature unique and diverse food, one-of-a-kind merchandise, artwork, handcrafted items and entertainment surrounded by some of the biggest brands in dining and retail including Bass pro Shops Outdor World, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Cinemark Theaters, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, Berghoff’s Octoberfest and Sheplers Western Stores. Inspired […]
Port Canaveral officials recently took a giant step forward with their approval of a development team for their $50 million entertainment project. “The Cove” will be a 53 acre entertainment area district that will include new retailers, restaurants, a four-star boutique hotel and still-to-be-determined entertainment venues, with a portside village theme. The idea is to […]
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. announced that it plans to build new, first-of-its-kind killer whale environments and that it will fund new programs to protect ocean health and killer whales in the wild. The new projects will build on SeaWorld’s legacy of providing state-of-the-art, innovative, homes for its animals, and will offer park guests unique and inspiring […]
Major hotel chains are now targeting their efforts to appeal to traveling families by adding amenities and extras that appeal to kids. But what you get for your money can vary from chain to chain. Families are looking for amenities that are geared towards kids, from supervised activities for youngsters, free breakfasts, and pools and […]
On Monday evening the Orlando City Council approved a massive new development that will redefine the north end of International Drive. The $400 million I-Square Mall and Hotel project will be built on the southeast corner of International Drive and Kirkman Road. The state-of-the-art complex will include a 26-story, 729-room luxury hotel, a multi-level shopping […]
The developer of a new $400 million mall and hotel tower recently received recommended approval from the City of Orlando Planning Board for it’s master plan to build a multilevel shopping center and 26-story hotel on the corner of International Drive and Kirkman Road. Their next step will be going before the city council. The […]
