ORLANDO BLOOMS
‘exploding volcano’ 450ft straight up, reaching 100mph.
Sounds magma-nificent! ICON Park Drop Tower also opens this summer and will be another world-beater – at 430ft, it’s the tallest freestanding drop tower.
Riders tilt forward, face the ground, then plummet nearly 400ft at 75mph in a white-knuckle freefall. iconparkorlando.com
There’s more coming, or now open, on International Drive...
The new Dezerland Park indoor attraction includes the longest indoor dual go-karting tracks in Florida, a trampoline park and car museum.
At 800,000 square feet, it’s Florida’s largest indoor attraction. Already open. dezerlandpark.com
WonderWorks, a science-focused indoor amusement park known for its upside-down building, opens a new STEM exhibit exploring Earth’s layers.
Visitors get the NASA treatment and experience zero gravity or dare to try lying on the bed of nails. Already open. wonderworksonline.com
SOUND IDEA
Frontyard Festival, the first socially distanced cultural event in the US, is on at Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts until the end of May.
The outdoor festival covers comedy, pop and opera with the audience in private pods for up to five people, with takeaway food and drink delivered straight to you. drphillipscenter.org
NEW HOTELS
It’s not just the attractions that keep expanding in Orlando, so does the property portfolio...
Universal Orlando Resort’s new coastal-themed Dockside Inn and Suites is already open and offers theme park on-site value at £55 per night. universalorlando.com
AC Hotel Orlando Downtown has just opened in central Orlando and has a sleek European-inspired design and the showpiece SkyBar Rooftop
Terrace with 360-degree city views. From £120 a night. marriott.com
The first phase of the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista is due to open soon and is half a mile from the dining and retail at Disney Springs. druryhotels.com
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort complex will open a new 14-floor tower this summer.
Named the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, it will feature a new restaurant, health club and 90ft pool. swandolphin.com
STAR STRUCK
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, east of Orlando, has a new experience for junior astronauts.
Planet Play is an indoor activity area with numerous interactive gaming and artistic components. kennedyspacecenter.com
MORE INFO
Find out more about Orlando’s seven theme parks, 450 hotels and attractions at visitorlando.com
COVID AWARE
Masks are required for everyone over the age of two while in public areas of Orlando and Orange County and social distancing measures are strictly enforced.