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Pose with your pup at at this dog-friendly event at Museum of Illusions Orlando
Read full article: Pose with your pup at at this dog-friendly event at Museum of Illusions OrlandoMuseum of Illusions Orlando is set to welcome manโs best photogenic friends back for its popular event at Icon Park.
Construction on Blue Man Groupโs new Icon Park theater faces delays
Read full article: Construction on Blue Man Groupโs new Icon Park theater faces delaysIn September, Orange County leaders broke ground on a 500-seat theater beneath the Orlando Eye, a theater designed specifically for Blue Man Groupโs multi-sensory performances, which will include state-of-the-art audio, lighting, and video technology.
Former technician sues Orlando FreeFall owners over safety concerns
Read full article: Former technician sues Orlando FreeFall owners over safety concernsAustin Alexander, who worked as a maintenance technician for Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot from April 2021 to March 2023, reportedly identified several safety issues with the FreeFall ride that was located at ICON Park.
Get an exclusive first look at Beyoncรฉโs new wax figure coming to Madame Tussauds Orlando
Read full article: Get an exclusive first look at Beyoncรฉโs new wax figure coming to Madame Tussauds OrlandoFor one night only, the Beyhive can head on down, down, down, down to Ole Red Orlando for an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the arrival of the new figure.
SEA LIFE Florida to open at this Central Florida theme park. See where
Read full article: SEA LIFE Florida to open at this Central Florida theme park. See whereFeaturing 25 interactive exhibits including a main ocean display with a โTheme Park Under the Seaโ design, the aquarium will be having its grand opening in May.
Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary to host First Responder 5K at ICON Park in Orlando
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary to host First Responder 5K at ICON Park in OrlandoIn todayโs Trooper Steve on Patrol stream, Iโll be sitting down with an Auxiliary Trooper Paul Davis to discuss the upcoming 5K event, the importance of the FHP Auxiliaryโs work and how this initiative aims to strengthen community ties.
Who is Tyre Sampson? Boy who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride described as โgentle giantโ
Read full article: Who is Tyre Sampson? Boy who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride described as โgentle giantโ"A star," "gentle giant," "respectful" and "teddy bear" are just some of the many words that friends and family have used to describe Tyre Sampson.
Jury rules Orlando FreeFall manufacturer to pay $310M to family of teen who fatally fell from ride
Read full article: Jury rules Orlando FreeFall manufacturer to pay $310M to family of teen who fatally fell from rideA trial is scheduled to begin in connection to a lawsuit filed by the family of a 14-year-old boy who plunged to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction at ICON Park in March 2022.
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 figureHeโs known for his blockbuster films, musical talents, and eccentric personality, and pretty soon, Jeff Goldblum can add another celebrity honor to his name.
Blue Man Groupโs grand opening announced for return to Orlando
Read full article: Blue Man Groupโs grand opening announced for return to OrlandoOn Tuesday, Blue Man Group announced its 500-seat theater will start welcoming guests to shows on April 3, 2025, and tickets are now available for purchase.
Hereโs when Central Florida theme parks, attractions are reopening after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Hereโs when Central Florida theme parks, attractions are reopening after Hurricane MiltonFloridaโs theme parks and attractions are set to reopen following Hurricane Miltonโs crossing of the Sunshine State.
Woman-owned brewery to open Winery and Tasting Room in Orlandoโs tourist district
Read full article: Woman-owned brewery to open Winery and Tasting Room in Orlandoโs 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.
Put your paws up and pose with Lady Gagaโs new wax figure at Madame Tussauds Orlando
Read full article: Put your paws up and pose with Lady Gagaโs new wax figure at Madame Tussauds OrlandoLady Gagaโs wax figure is based on her look from the 2022 BAFTA Awards gown when she wore a green velvet dress.
A Cadbury Easter egg hunt? Hereโs how some UK tourists spent the holiday in Orlando
Read full article: A Cadbury Easter egg hunt? Hereโs 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.
Awkwafinaโs wax figure coming to Madame Tussauds Orlando
Read full article: Awkwafinaโs 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 โ she's been immortalized in wax not once, but twice, by the renowned Madame Tussauds wax museum.
Spooky spectacles and โPuppy Pawtyโ arriving at Museum of Illusions
Read full article: Spooky spectacles and โPuppy Pawtyโ 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 โSpooky Spectacle: Halloween at the Museum of Illusions Orlandoโ 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 โ but when she returned to the parking garage nearly two hours later, she found that her car was missing.
Realtorโs $300K Bentley stolen in Orange County after leaving it with valet
Read full article: Realtorโs $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 Sheriffโs 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.
๐ฅ Orlando food festival offers tasty bites, drinks and entertainment at ICON Park
Read full article: ๐ฅ Orlando food festival offers tasty bites, drinks and entertainment at ICON ParkIf youโre a โFoodie,โ thereโs 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 Orlandoโs ICON Park.
Orlando FreeFall structure is dismantled, 1 year after teenโs fatal fall
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall structure is dismantled, 1 year after teenโs 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.
โHad to do this:โ Mother of Tyre Sampson visits Orlando FreeFall site for 1st time since teenโs death
Read full article: โHad to do this:โ Mother of Tyre Sampson visits Orlando FreeFall site for 1st time since teenโs 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 Yearโs 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 โ 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 teenโs death
Read full article: Florida officials seek $250,000 fine against Orlando FreeFall operator in teenโs deathAn investigation into a 14-year-old boyโs fatal fall from the Orlando FreeFall attraction determined the boyโs death was caused by changes made to the seatโs sensors. Now, the Florida Department of Agriculture is seeking a $250,000 administrative fine against the rideโs operator.
Orlandoโs ICON Park offers Veterans Day discounts for military members
Read full article: Orlandoโs 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. Hereโs what we know about the timeline
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall will be torn down. Hereโs 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 attractionโs 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 attractionโs operator
Looking for Halloween plans with your pup? Orlandoโs Museum of Illusions hosts โPuppy Paw-tyโ 2022
Read full article: Looking for Halloween plans with your pup? Orlandoโs Museum of Illusions hosts โPuppy Paw-tyโ 2022Museum of Illusions Orlando is bringing back its 4th annual โPuppy Paw-tyโ for all those furry friends in the City Beautiful.
Max Action Arena coming to ICON Park โisnโt your average family entertainment centerโ
Read full article: Max Action Arena coming to ICON Park โisnโt your average family entertainment centerโThis fall, ICON Park plans to implement an 8,000 square foot entertainment center including Zero Latency VR, adventure rooms, axe throwing, and more.
โHe was a star:โ Attorneys, family of 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall mark his birthday
Read full article: โHe was a star:โ 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 teenโs 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 teenโs death
Read full article: No timeline offered for future of Orlando thrill ride connected to teenโs 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 sonโs 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 parkโs Orlando FreeFall ride.
Youโre not hallucinating: Orlando Museum of Illusions offers Florida teachers free admission
Read full article: Youโre not hallucinating: Orlando Museum of Illusions offers Florida teachers free admissionFlorida teachers can get into the Orlando Museum of Illusions for free โ at any time this year.
โYou stripped me of my son:โ Mother of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride speaks out
Read full article: โYou stripped me of my son:โ 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 sonโs 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 teenโs 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.