Known as Orlando’s “tallest, fastest, longest and only floorless roller coaster,” Kraken (named for the legendary sea monster) reaches heights of 151 feet and speeds up to 65 miles per hour!
Opened in the spring of 2000, Kraken features a 14-story drop and lies over a pool of water known as the Serpent’s Lagoon. The ride itself, which was designed by legendary roller coaster architects Bolliger and Mabillard of Switzerland, takes approximately 3½ minutes.
Height Restriction: You must be at least 54 inches tall to ride the Kraken roller coaster. Health restrictions may apply as well; view the warning sign located at the entrance to the thrill ride.
Orlando Outdoor Recreation Guide
A popular destination in the heart of downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park offers swan-shaped paddle boat rentals, walking/jogging path, picnic tables, amphitheater and a playground. Another local favorite, the 300-acre Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, features boat rentals, nature trails, an outdoor pool, picnic areas and barbecue facilities. Nestled at the headwaters of the [...]
New Dining Additions at Epcot Culinary expansions are underway at the Italy Pavilion and Mexico Pavilion within Epcot World Showcase. In the Italy Pavilion, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria is under construction with opening planned for fall 2010 in time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The casual, 14,000-square-foot pizzeria will feature wood-burning ovens and the menu will feature [...]
World’s Top Golfers to Compete at 2010 Arnold Palmer Invitational
The 2010 Arnold Palmer Invitational will take place March 22-28, 2010, at the 7,137-yard, par-70 course at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. Presented by MasterCard, The Arnold Palmer Invitational draws the world’s top professional golfers on the PGA Tour.
The event traces its history back to 1966 when it began as [...]
Wizarding World Ad to Air During Super Bowl This Sunday, Universal Orlando Resort will launch a brand-new, national commercial for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during Super Bowl XLIV. The ad, created by Universal Orlando and Rosso Media Ltd in the UK, offers guests a look into the magic that awaits them at the highly anticipated theme park experience set to open [...]
