Type of Ride: Flying coaster Seating: Horizontal, face-down, four people across Thrills: Flies through sky and over a lagoon Height: 140 feet Maximum Drop: 113 feet Top Speed: 56 miles per hour Inversions: 4 Track Length: 3,359 feet Vehicle Wing Span: 12 feet Cycle Time: 2 minutes, 35 seconds Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard; Monthey, Switzerland Height Requirement: 54 inches Trains: 3 per track; with 32 people on each train Capacity: Approximately 1,500 people per hour
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 [...]
SeaWorld to Host Bands, Brew & BBQ Music Festival The 2010 Bands, Brew & BBQ Music Festival will take place at SeaWorld Orlando in February featuring great food, ice-cold beer and a stellar lineup of entertainment that includes LeAnn Rimes (February 6), Montgomery Gentry (February 13), John Rich of Big and Rich (February 20) and Yes (February 27). The festival starts at 11:30 AM [...]
