International Drive: ICON Orlando 360 / Madame Tussauds / SeaLife

[Michael66]

Nog steeds "under construction" maar het begint al steeds meer vorm te krijgen.

[José]

Is er al iets bekend wanneer het SeaLife Aquarium opend?

[Michael66]

The Orlando Eye, the 400 foot-tall observation wheel being built on International Drive, should be ready for opening by the spring of 2015.
MORE: http://thesent.nl/Qq3hYw

[Michael66]

Is er al iets bekend wanneer het SeaLife Aquarium opend?

Ja hoor, lees maar!

Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life aquarium complex dubbed I-Drive 360, opening next spring
April 17, 2014 | International Drive

At Sea Life Orlando, you will experience a journey from the wetlands and swamps around Lake Apopka – to the fun and colorful Florida Keys and tropical shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Diverse species are displayed within authentic and fantastically themed environments, influenced by all the language and look of the subtropical southern environment.
Sea Life will offer a new wave of underwater adventures with beautiful displays of colorful fish, sharks, jellyfish, sea horses and more. Winding tunnels, floor-to-ceiling tanks and bubble aquariums provide an immersive experience for children and adults alike. Additionally, the aquarium, known for its strong conservation efforts, will have unique educational components for young marine life enthusiasts.

Features:
• 25,000-square-foot indoor attraction
• 360° underwater ocean tunnel
• Over 5,000 creatures, including sharks, sea turtles, seahorses, octopus, jellyfish and rays
• Over 30 displays
• 350,000 gallons of water in the ocean tank
• 12’ deep ocean tank
• Interactive touchpool experience
• Educational talks and feedings throughout the day
• Kids’ quiz and activity trail
• Presentation video theater
• Children’s soft play area
• Retail store

Detail van het volledige artikel. Lees de rest hier en bekijk de video: http://attractionsmagazine.com/orlan....H2Zbif7q.dpuf

[José]

Thanks, jammer duurt nog zo lang.

[Michael66]

De binnenste ring van het reuzenrad is klaar! Nog even wacht tot voorjaar 2015 en en we kunnen Orlando van bovenaf bekijken.

[Dehillies]

Ziet er leuk uit! Ben benieuwd of het klaar is als wij er zijn in april 2015 :-)

[Michael66]

Stukje-bij-beetje schiet het op:

[PixelMagic]

De buitenste ring is vorige week compleet gemaakt, ik moet de foto nog even opzoeken en zal hem dan plaatsen. De restaurants er om heen zijn ze ook aan het inrichten, ziet er erg gezellig uit. Begreep dat de cabines van alle vormen van luxe voorzien gaan worden en gemaakt worden in Oost Europa.

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[Michael66]

De ring is klaar en de 30 gondels worden er vanaf vandaag de komende weken ingehangen.
Een mooie blog hierover vond ik hier: http://orlandotouristblog.com/2015/0...this-saturday/

Fun facts:
· Each capsule weights three metric tons (6,600 pounds) or as much as an Indian elephant
· All 30 capsules will have seating, air-conditioning, lighting and audio effects and interactive tablets to enhance the guest experience
· Up to 450 guests can take in the 360-degree views at one time on the Eye, which include nearby theme parks, attractions, lakes, lush landscape, downtown Orlando and much more
· Once the structure is complete, the Orlando Eye will be 400 feet tall and weigh approximately three million pounds, making it the tallest observation wheel on the U.S. East Coast
· Each capsule has 10 panes of glass, weighing almost 1,300 pounds