There’s always something happening on
I-Drive, 2022 was an exciting year for I-Drive, and 2023 is shaping up to bring even
more fan-favorite experiences to Orlando’s Most Dynamic Neighborhood.
Whatever brings you to Orlando during your
next trip, be sure to keep an eye out for these newly opened destinations, as
well as some that are coming to the area soon!
A Trip to Orlando’s Major Attractions
If your next trip to I-Drive will include a
stop at one of the major
attractions that call Orlando home, keep an eye out for these new experiences!
Universal Orlando
What’s a trip to Universal without a night out
at
Universal’s City Walk? An escape room has made its way to Universal, inspired by
Jurassic World and
Back to the Future. Universal’s Great Movie Escape opened late in 2022 and
has been ‘wowing’ guests with an experience that lets you escape into the
movies like never before. Find yourself in a secret genetics lab and use your
wits to avoid becoming the prey in Jurassic World: Escape. Or stop Biff Tannen
from sabotaging the timeline in Back to the Future: OUTATIME. This is no
ordinary escape room experience, click to
learn more.
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is always bringing guests in Orlando new and innovative experiences to enjoy,
and 2023 will be no different. Coming to SeaWorld soon is a brand new,
first-of-its-kind surf coaster! This new coaster will be a must-ride for all
extreme thrill-seekers.
Feel the awesome power of the ocean in a whole
new way on Pipeline, the surf coaster. Experience the rush of launching 110
feet up and sensing every bank and curve as though you’re really riding the
waves, thanks to an inventive harness that keeps you secure while giving you
unparalleled freedom of movement.
The seventh addition to the Coaster Capital of
Orlando leaves nothing but amazement in its wake. Are you ready to get on
board? Learn more about this exciting
new attraction today.
Roboland: The Future is Now (At Least in
Orlando it is!)
Roboland, the world famous robotic show, is officially open in Orlando! Meet the most
popular robot in the world. The one and only: Titan the robot. This new
experience brings the best of robotics to Orlando, along with the opportunity
to interact with them, and see them in action. Enjoy the latest VR technology
with Virtual Reality attractions that let you access and interact with
artificial worlds like never before, and enjoy an exciting show featuring Titan
the Robot - a true superhero that combines the talent of a comedian, dancer,
flirt, and a nanny all in one!
It is sure to be an experience unlike any
other! Learn more about this exciting new attraction
here.
The Pointe Orlando
Pointe Orlando has an exciting, and tasty year in store!
Set to open in early 2023 is a new dining
destination that will bring guests at Pointe Orlando delicious Mexican cuisine,
daily happy hour, and nightly entertainment!
Kavas: Taco &
Tequila, will have a
a diverse menu curated by the same team
behind fan-favorite dining spots, Tapa Toro and Taverna Opa, here you’ll find
Tex-Mex flavors and playful take on Mexican street fare - with classic
favorites like guacamole, esquites, queso fundido, and of course a large array
of Mexican-inspired cocktails to keep the good food and vibes going strong!
There’s no doubt that
KAVAS will become a new favorite for guests visiting Pointe Orlando.
Also set to open in early 2023 is
JoJo’s Shake
BAR, a shake bar with a focus on creative desserts. This next-generation restaurant
and bar offers a modern, yet familiar, diner experience that is grounded in
nostalgia and focuses on creative desserts and elevated diner favorites. Let’s
just say, browse JoJo’s menu
here, and get ready to dig into something
delicious. This new dining destination is sure to be a foodie-favorite.
Pointe Orlando will also be welcoming two new
attractions in 2023!
Will To Escape is an immersive escape room
experience taking to The Pointe this year, bringing with it the opportunity to
unravel real detective stories during your experience. With full rooms that
fully immerse you into the atmosphere of your adventure, including decor,
stunning effects, and shocking plot twists - this is more than an escape room,
it is a true adventure. Click
here to learn more about this new experience.
And finally, tee off at
The Greens Indoor Golf & Bar, a golf simulator, that will be opening at The Pointe in
2023! This golf stimulation and bar experience will be a haven for anyone who
enjoys games and a get time in the heart of Orlando. Stay tuned for more
details,
here.
ICON Park
ICON Park had an exciting 2022, and 2023 is
shaping up to be full of exciting new experiences as well!
In 2022 ICON Park welcomed
Brother Jimmy’s
BBQ, a famous New York restaurant serving classic southern comfort food and North
Carolina BBQ - a new dining destination you’ll want to add to your next I-Drive
food tour.
ICON Park also opened a new attraction in
2022,
The Carousel on the Promenade, adding
to the nostalgia of the courtyard at ICON Park, this grand carousel is 36 ft in
diameter, and features 30 different animals! Another new family-favorite
attraction that opened in late 2022 is
Max Action Arena, an 8,000 SF, entertainment center featuring, Zero Latency VR, Adventure Rooms,
Axe-Throwing and an Escape Room. Learn more about what’s new at ICON Park
here.
And as we look forward to an exciting 2023,
ICON Park will be offering an all-new interactive photo experience at The Wheel
called The Great Florida Road Trip. This interactive experience follows the
flamingo family on a photo travelogue vacation through mid-century Florida. The
expected completion is early 2023, and is sure to take your next trip around
The Wheel to new heights!
Vineland Pointe
Vineland Pointe will be welcoming two new destinations in 2023 bringing each offering new
tastes and experiences to enjoy during your next trip to I-Drive.
Pinstripes, bistro, bocce, bowling is a 28,000 SF restaurant set to open in
early 2023! Born in the Midwest, Pinstripes is known for uniquely combining
made-from-scratch Italian/American cuisine with bowling, bocce, and a memorable
place to host private events. With extraordinary, magical connections -
from the first strike, to the first
bite, to the first kiss, and the first laugh, with bringing out the best in
everyone at the forefront of their mission.
And a new Taco Tuesday spot where you can dig
into tacos in between your I-Drive adventures!
Torchy’s Tacos is an Austin Texas based taco chain, and they’ll be opening the doors of their
first Florida location right here on I-Drive in the summer of 2023.
There’s always something happening on I-Drive,
2022 was an exciting year for
I-Drive, and we’re getting excited for another year full of exciting developments in
Orlando’s Most Dynamic Neighborhood!
During your next trip, be sure to add these
new stops to your itinerary, and stay up to date on all I-Drive developments
here.