The Wheel at ICON Park now open
Central Florida icon lights up Orlando
skyline
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 10,
2023) –
We are pleased to announce that The Wheel at ICON Park is open.
All of the
components on the attraction have been inspected, the parts that were affected
have been replaced, and with assistance from the manufacturer of the
attraction, Intamin Amusement Rides and other leading industry engineers,
supplemental safeguards have been added to prevent the interruption in power to
occur again.
The Wheel has
been successfully run for days now to assure that all systems are “Go!” and it
has passed all inspections to allow the safe and fun operation of this
spectacular attraction.
“We’d like to
thank the technical team and our outside engineering partners who have worked
hundreds of additional hours to help complete repairs and the meticulous
inspections required by our internal safety protocols,” said Chris Jaskiewicz,
ICON Park’s President and CEO. “We especially appreciate the community’s
support as we have worked through this process, and we are pleased that
Orlando’s most visible ‘welcome to the world’ is open.”
In addition to
completing the repairs, upgrades and inspections on The Wheel, the attraction
team has used this time to prepare for the launch of its upcoming Wheel
experience “The Great Florida Road Trip.”
ICON Park is at
the center of the Orlando Entertainment District. With free parking and
conveniently located near I-4, Universal Boulevard and the Beachline, this
premiere entertainment complex is easy to access for any Central Florida
resident or Orlando tourist.
About ICON
Park
ICON Park is a
20-acre, open-air, gate-free entertainment destination with plenty of fun
adventures for the whole family. The perfect place to ride, dine, drink, and
explore.
Located in the heart
of the Orlando Entertainment District, ICON Park offers more than 50 amazing
restaurants, funky bars, boutique shops, and can’t-miss attractions, all
anchored by The Wheel, a jaw-dropping observation wheel that soars 400 feet –
40 stories – in the air.
Visit other
attractions including SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Orlando and
Museum of Illusions Orlando. ICON Park also offers a diverse mix of restaurants
for lunch, dinner and late-night bites that satisfy a wide variety of flavors
and cuisine. Find a unique collection of shopping and dining kiosks and explore
each location as you stroll under the festoon lights along the brick
promenade.
Media Contact
Will Wellons
Wellons
Communications
407-462-2718
will@wellonscommunications.com