ORLANDO, Fla. (May 9, 2019) - ICON Park, a walkable entertainment destination in the
heart of Orlando's International Drive, is thrilled to announce two new
record-breaking attractions that are sure to satisfy any thrill-seeker's
appetite - the Orlando Slingshot and the Orlando Gyro Drop Tower.
Known as the world's tallest slingshot, the Orlando Slingshot is
an attraction towering 300 feet in height. Riders will experience the
adrenaline rush of a lifetime as they are catapulted 450 feet into the air -
nearly fifty stories high! The Orlando Slingshot will feature innovative
dual-loading, allowing guests to be loading while another is experiencing the
attraction.
ICON Park will welcome two new attractions in 2020.
The Orlando Gyro Drop Tower will raise riders high above the ICON
Park skyline, with the attraction reaching 400 feet in height - making it the
world's tallest free-standing drop tower. The attraction begins with an intense
climb as the ride gyrates around the tower until it reaches the top. After an
unexpected twist, riders hearts will be racing as they freefall 350 feet back
to Earth traveling up to 75 miles per hour.
Slated to open in 2020, the Orlando Slingshot and Orlando Gyro
Drop Tower are owned by Slingshot Group of Companies. Last year, Slingshot
Group of Companies brought the well-known StarFlyer to ICON Park.
"We've had such great success with StarFlyer, we can't wait
to bring the Orlando Slingshot and Orlando Gyro Drop Tower to the world-class
destination of ICON Park," said Ritchie Armstrong, partner of Slingshot
Group of Companies. "We love ICON Park and hope to continue working
together to bring exciting attractions to Orlando."
ICON Park's partnership with Slingshot Group of Companies has not
only brought great attractions to the area, but has helped cement ICON Park as
the iconic I-Drive destination, where people can ride, dine, drink and explore.
"ICON Park is already known for having the tallest
observation wheel on the East Coast and the world's tallest swing ride. We're
beyond thrilled to add two more jaw-dropping attractions to our
destination," said Chris Jaskiewicz, President and CEO of ICON Park.
"ICON Park is the name to know as a complete destination of
family-friendly adventure."
For more information on ICON Park, visit
ICONParkOrlando.com.
ABOUT ICON PARK
ICON Park™ is a 20-acre, walkable entertainment destination in the
heart of Orlando's International Drive. A perfect place to ride, dine, drink
and explore, ICON Park has more than 40 amazing restaurants, funky bars,
boutique shops and can't-miss attractions, all anchored by The Wheel, a
jaw-dropping observation wheel that stands 400 feet - 40 stories - in the air.
Guests at ICON Park can visit SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds
Orlando, SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology and StarFlyer Orlando, the world's
tallest swing ride. Free parking is available in a multi-level, on-site garage,
just steps from all the action. Learn more at
ICONParkOrlando.com. Follow ICON Park on
social media @ICONParkOrlando.
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