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Merlin Entertainments bringing Minecraft to the world of theme parks
Read full article: Merlin Entertainments bringing Minecraft to the world of theme parksMinecraft fans will be able to experience blocky terrains in real life as the bestselling video game of all time is getting made into theme park form.
Madame Tussauds Orlando will find a way to make a Jeff Goldblum wax figure
Read full article: Madame Tussauds Orlando will find a way to make a Jeff Goldblum wax figureHe’s known for his blockbuster films, musical talents, and eccentric personality, and pretty soon, Jeff Goldblum can add another celebrity honor to his name.
Here’s when Central Florida theme parks, attractions are reopening after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Here’s when Central Florida theme parks, attractions are reopening after Hurricane MiltonFlorida’s theme parks and attractions are set to reopen following Hurricane Milton’s crossing of the Sunshine State.
Woman-owned brewery to open Winery and Tasting Room in Orlando’s tourist district
Read full article: Woman-owned brewery to open Winery and Tasting Room in Orlando’s tourist districtTwo percent of the breweries in the country are fully woman-owned, according to the Brewers Association, and Central Florida based Brewlando is one of them.
A Cadbury Easter egg hunt? Here’s how some UK tourists spent the holiday in Orlando
Read full article: A Cadbury Easter egg hunt? Here’s how some UK tourists spent the holiday in OrlandoMost people have their own family traditions to celebrate the Easter holiday, so we asked tourists on vacation in Orlando about their Easter practices and whether they brought any from home.
Awkwafina’s wax figure coming to Madame Tussauds Orlando
Read full article: Awkwafina’s wax figure coming to Madame Tussauds OrlandoNew York-native and multi-talented actress, writer, and producer, Nora Lum, better known as Awkwafina, has achieved an incredible honor – she's been immortalized in wax not once, but twice, by the renowned Madame Tussauds wax museum.
Spooky spectacles and ‘Puppy Pawty’ arriving at Museum of Illusions
Read full article: Spooky spectacles and ‘Puppy Pawty’ arriving at Museum of IllusionsWith over 50 mind-bending exhibits, Museum of Illusions at ICON Park invites guests to trick their senses and treat themselves to a day of fun with their “Spooky Spectacle: Halloween at the Museum of Illusions Orlando” specials and events.
Florida realtor sues valet service after $300K Bentley stolen near ICON Park
Read full article: Florida realtor sues valet service after $300K Bentley stolen near ICON ParkCora Johnson parked her car with the nearby valet service to grab dinner with a friend — but when she returned to the parking garage nearly two hours later, she found that her car was missing.
Realtor’s $300K Bentley stolen in Orange County after leaving it with valet
Read full article: Realtor’s $300K Bentley stolen in Orange County after leaving it with valetAn Orlando reality TV star woman had her car stolen last month after leaving it with a valet at the ICON Park parking garage, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Orlando SlingShot reopens at ICON Park over year after death of Tyre Sampson on nearby thrill ride
Read full article: Orlando SlingShot reopens at ICON Park over year after death of Tyre Sampson on nearby thrill rideA thrill ride in Orlando's tourist district reopens more than a year after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death on a nearby attraction.
🥘 Orlando food festival offers tasty bites, drinks and entertainment at ICON Park
Read full article: 🥘 Orlando food festival offers tasty bites, drinks and entertainment at ICON ParkIf you’re a “Foodie,” there’s an event you may be interested in offering tasty bites from nearly a dozen restaurants all in one spot.
Tyre Sampson remembered 1 year after fatal plunge from Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: Tyre Sampson remembered 1 year after fatal plunge from Orlando FreeFallAn event Friday morning was held to remember Tyre Sampson, the teenager who died last year when he fell off an attraction at Orlando’s ICON Park.
Orlando FreeFall structure is dismantled, 1 year after teen’s fatal fall
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall structure is dismantled, 1 year after teen’s fatal fallA crane has begun dismantling the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, one year after a teenager visiting from out of town was killed when he fell from the ride.
‘Had to do this:’ Mother of Tyre Sampson visits Orlando FreeFall site for 1st time since teen’s death
Read full article: ‘Had to do this:’ Mother of Tyre Sampson visits Orlando FreeFall site for 1st time since teen’s deathThe mother of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall thrill ride last year visited the site where her son was killed for the first time Wednesday.
Florida Senate committee approves attractions safety act named for Tyre Sampson
Read full article: Florida Senate committee approves attractions safety act named for Tyre SampsonA Florida Senate committee approved a bill Monday afternoon to make changes to ride safety rules after the death of a tourist at an Orlando attraction.
Orlando FreeFall owners settle with state after death of 14-year-old
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall owners settle with state after death of 14-year-oldThe owners of an Orlando amusement ride from which a 14-year-old fell to his death have taken a settlement, according to documents released by the state.
Florida lawmaker files bill to increase ride safety nearly 1 year after Orlando FreeFall death
Read full article: Florida lawmaker files bill to increase ride safety nearly 1 year after Orlando FreeFall deathA Florida lawmaker recently filed a bill in the Senate to make amusement rides safer in the state nearly a year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall.
Lights are on at The Wheel at ICON Park, but attraction not ready to roll yet
Read full article: Lights are on at The Wheel at ICON Park, but attraction not ready to roll yetPeople may see The Wheel at ICON Park in Orlando lit up for the first time in weeks since it lost power on New Year’s Eve, but the attraction is not welcoming riders back on yet.
WATCH: Drone video shows 63 rescued after The Wheel at ICON Park loses power
Read full article: WATCH: Drone video shows 63 rescued after The Wheel at ICON Park loses powerOrange County Fire Rescue released drone video showing crews working to rescue 62 people from The Wheel at ICON Park after the ride lost power on New Year's Eve.
The Wheel at ICON Park loses power, all riders safely rescued
Read full article: The Wheel at ICON Park loses power, all riders safely rescuedOrange County Fire Rescue safely rescued all riders on The Wheel at ICON Park after it lost power on Saturday evening, according to an ICON Park representative.
Budweiser Clydesdales clip clop into ICON Park on Sunday visit
Read full article: Budweiser Clydesdales clip clop into ICON Park on Sunday visitICON Park on Sunday will welcome in a hitch of horses heralded during the holidays, known worldwide as the Budweiser Clydesdales, to visit and take regal holiday pictures with guests.
SEA LIFE Orlando decks the seas for an aquatic Christmas
Read full article: SEA LIFE Orlando decks the seas for an aquatic ChristmasEveryone is getting into the holiday spirit — even under the sea. SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park is once again hosting Deck the Seas, just in time for your holiday photos.
Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle campaign with 10-hour Wheel ride at ICON Park
Read full article: Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle campaign with 10-hour Wheel ride at ICON ParkThe Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle campaign at ICON Park on Saturday with its area commander riding the Wheel for 10 hours.
Florida officials seek $250,000 fine against Orlando FreeFall operator in teen’s death
Read full article: Florida officials seek $250,000 fine against Orlando FreeFall operator in teen’s deathAn investigation into a 14-year-old boy’s fatal fall from the Orlando FreeFall attraction determined the boy’s death was caused by changes made to the seat’s sensors. Now, the Florida Department of Agriculture is seeking a $250,000 administrative fine against the ride’s operator.
Orlando’s ICON Park offers Veterans Day discounts for military members
Read full article: Orlando’s ICON Park offers Veterans Day discounts for military membersVeterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and the businesses and attractions of ICON Park on International Drive are offering discounts for veterans and military members.
Orlando FreeFall will be torn down. Here’s what we know about the timeline
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall will be torn down. Here’s what we know about the timelineThe Orlando thrill ride from which a 14-year-old boy fatally fell earlier this year will be torn down, but not until a death investigation is completed, state officials announced Monday.
Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his death
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his deathThe Orlando thrill ride where Tyre Sampson, 14, fell to his death earlier this year is being taken down, according to a statement from the attraction’s operator
Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his death
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his deathThe Orlando thrill ride where Tyre Sampson, 14, fell to his death earlier this year is being taken down, according to a statement from the attraction’s operator
Looking for Halloween plans with your pup? Orlando’s Museum of Illusions hosts ‘Puppy Paw-ty’ 2022
Read full article: Looking for Halloween plans with your pup? Orlando’s Museum of Illusions hosts ‘Puppy Paw-ty’ 2022Museum of Illusions Orlando is bringing back its 4th annual ‘Puppy Paw-ty’ for all those furry friends in the City Beautiful.
Max Action Arena coming to ICON Park ‘isn’t your average family entertainment center’
Read full article: Max Action Arena coming to ICON Park ‘isn’t your average family entertainment center’This fall, ICON Park plans to implement an 8,000 square foot entertainment center including Zero Latency VR, adventure rooms, axe throwing, and more.
‘He was a star:’ Attorneys, family of 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall mark his birthday
Read full article: ‘He was a star:’ Attorneys, family of 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall mark his birthdayAttorney Ben Crump and the family of a 14-year-old boy who died after falling from an Orlando thrill ride in March held a news conference to mark what would have been the teen’s 15th birthday.
ICON Park pauses new game on The Wheel in Orlando that allowed riders to shoot at targets
Read full article: ICON Park pauses new game on The Wheel in Orlando that allowed riders to shoot at targetsICON Park is adding a new feature to The Wheel which will see guests given toy guns to shoot at targets set up around the park.
No timeline offered for future of Orlando thrill ride connected to teen’s death
Read full article: No timeline offered for future of Orlando thrill ride connected to teen’s deathFlorida officials said there is no timeline for reopening the Orlando drop tower at ICON Park in Orlando after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the thrill ride earlier this year.
Orlando FreeFall operator hopes to reopen Slingshot attraction
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall operator hopes to reopen Slingshot attractionThe operator of the Orlando FreeFall attraction, where a 14-year-old boy fell to his death in March, said it hopes to reopen one of its other rides at ICON Park.
Father of Tyre Sampson, attorney call for dismantling of Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: Father of Tyre Sampson, attorney call for dismantling of Orlando FreeFallThe father of a 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from an Orlando attraction is speaking alongside his lawyer, Ben Crump, on the release of his son’s autopsy report.
Protest at ICON Park over 14-year-old who died falling from Orlando ride
Read full article: Protest at ICON Park over 14-year-old who died falling from Orlando rideProtestors gathered outside ICON Park Monday afternoon to rail against the amusement park following the death of a 14-year-old boy after he fell from the park’s Orlando FreeFall ride.
‘You stripped me of my son:’ Mother of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride speaks out
Read full article: ‘You stripped me of my son:’ Mother of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride speaks outThe mother of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall ride is spoke publicly for the first time in St. Louis about her son’s death.
Orlando FreeFall lawsuit: Defendants should have known ride adjustments were unsafe
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall lawsuit: Defendants should have known ride adjustments were unsafeA lawsuit on behalf of the family of a 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from an Orlando thrill ride last month was filed Monday in Orange County.
Lawyer for family of teen killed in Orlando drop tower fall reacts to state investigation
Read full article: Lawyer for family of teen killed in Orlando drop tower fall reacts to state investigationThe family attorney for the mother of the teen killed after falling from an Orlando thrill ride said legal action is likely on the way.
Orlando drop tower operator adjusted sensors in seat teen fell from, making ride unsafe, report shows
Read full article: Orlando drop tower operator adjusted sensors in seat teen fell from, making ride unsafe, report showsAn independent forensic engineering firm hired in the investigation into a teen’s fatal fall from an Orlando drop tower found the operator of the thrill ride manually adjusted the sensors in the seat he was in, which made the ride unsafe.
Orlando FreeFall manufacturer owns at least a dozen amusement rides in Florida
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall manufacturer owns at least a dozen amusement rides in FloridaAs state investigators try to figure out how a teen fell to his death at the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, News 6 has learned the overseas manufacturer of the ride, Funtime Thrill Rides, has at least a dozen amusement rides in Florida.
Florida order calls Orlando FreeFall ride ‘immediate danger to public health’
Read full article: Florida order calls Orlando FreeFall ride ‘immediate danger to public health’Inspectors were back at the Orlando FreeFall thrill ride at Icon Park on Monday, testing it yet again and sending the ride carriage into the air, even while leaving the seats on the ground and raising only the top half of the carriage.
Tourists pay respects for Tyre Sampson, teen who fell to his death from Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: Tourists pay respects for Tyre Sampson, teen who fell to his death from Orlando thrill rideIt’s been over a week since the death of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who was killed in a fall from an Orlando thrill ride while he was vacationing in Florida.
‘He had a great future:’ Missouri friends, family remember teen killed in Orlando drop tower fall
Read full article: ‘He had a great future:’ Missouri friends, family remember teen killed in Orlando drop tower fallFamily and friends of the Missouri teen killed in Orlando held a vigil at his hometown football field on Thursday evening.
No age restriction to operate high-thrill rides in Florida, says ride safety expert
Read full article: No age restriction to operate high-thrill rides in Florida, says ride safety expertAs the investigation into Trye Sampson’s death continues, a Central Florida safety expert with more than 30 years of experience believes the accident at Orlando Freefall could be the catalyst needed to make changes to Florida’s ride safety laws.
State senator calls for closure of Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: State senator calls for closure of Orlando thrill rideFlorida Sen. Randolph Bracy sent a letter to the state department in charge of investigating what led to the death of a 14-year-old who fell from a thrill ride at ICON Park on Friday, urging it to permanently close the Orlando Free Fall.
Supporters march for justice on behalf of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: Supporters march for justice on behalf of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill rideDay after day, supporters of Tyre Sampson has gathered outside of ICON Park, in front of the ride where Sampson fell and died last week.
Workers install fence around Orlando FreeFall as teen’s memorial at attraction grows
Read full article: Workers install fence around Orlando FreeFall as teen’s memorial at attraction growsNews 6 witnessed workers canvassing the area around the Orlando FreeFall a day after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson's family and supporters called on the company to tear it down at his memorial.
Orlando FreeFall restraint locked when teen fell, did not function as intended, independent safety inspector says
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall restraint locked when teen fell, did not function as intended, independent safety inspector saysA longtime independent ride safety inspector and expert witness said the ride manual for the FreeFall drop tower — obtained by News 6 from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services which is now responsible for investigating the accident — shows that the ride maker and ride operator failed 14-year-old Tyre Sampson.