Here’s a list of some of the new additions to I-Drive
this year:
Hulk Hogan knows best… so he knew to open
his beach shop in the heart of International Drive Orlando! Hogan’s Beach Shop
is a Hulkamaniac’s dream that perfect for friends, family, and fans!
Jimmy Fallon Ride:
In spring 2017, we welcomed Jimmy Fallon and The
Tonight Show to I-Drive. Not only is this ride an incredible walk through
television history that can keep you entertained for hours, it was offered an
alternative to the tradition queue. Attendees make a reservation on
Universal’s app, come back when their color has been called, and enjoy a “green room”
with live performances including the Ragtime Gals barbershop quartet and
Hashtag the Panda before boarding the ride.
We said goodbye to Universal’s Wet N Wild and said
hello to Volcano Bay! This gorgeous water park will make you feel like you’ve
been transported to a private island of adventure and fun. From high-speed aqua
coasters, to trapdoor water slides, and leisurely rivers to float down, this
water park is quickly becoming the “it” aqua-attraction of Orlando!
Kraken:
SeaWorld Orlando’s Karen coaster unveiled a virtual reality upgrade earlier this year
that takes guests into the depths of the ocean – and into a confrontation with
the Kraken. As virtual reality is one of the newest forms of technology hitting
theme parks, we cannot wait to see what other incredible trips we’ll take in
our theme parks as the years continue!
Racing legend Mario Andretti brought a bit of speed to
I-Drive this year, with the opening of our newest karting and family
entertainment center. Guests can enjoy high
speed electric super karts on a multi-level track, a state of the art arcade,
ropes courses, professional VR racing simulators, laser tag, bowling, and much
more!
A premier entertainment and event
venue, Topgolf was a welcomed addition to Orlando! With fun point-scoring golf
games for all skill levels, an upscale bar, music, and much more, tourists and
locals alike can be found in this watering hole-in-one!
The premier entertainment and event
venue in Orlando with
fun point-scoring golf games for all skill levels, upscale bar food and drinks,
music and more!
The Hogwarts Castle Shows:
Ending the year,
Universal added a new feature that has locals and tourists flocking to Hogsmeade in the
evenings. The new Hogwarts Castle Show celebrating Christmas is a masterpiece
that you can’t see just once! From the music, to the gorgeous scenery, it will
truly take your breath away.