Do you hear that sizzle? Can you smell that alluring aroma wafting through the air? That’s just some of the beefy DELICIOUSNESS being served off the grease-slicked griddles of some of the finest eateries at Orlando’s Hometown Playground. In honor of International Burger Day, we’d like to recognize just a few of the best burgers …
Ahoy there! If you’re anything like us, right now, you’re probably missing all the fun and adventure from your favorite ICON Park attractions. While we remain closed for the safety of our family and community, our good friends at Visit Orlando have given us an immersive way to bring you inside some of our signature …
South African revolutionary Robert Sobukwe once said, “The wheel of progress revolves relentlessly…” There is perhaps no better (or more literal) representation of this thought than Ferris wheels. Since George Ferris’ original “Great Wheel” debuted in 1893, these rotating wonders have been emblematic of human ingenuity and sign of an optimistic future. For the exciting …
Orlando is a city with a lot be proud of! From its kind, hospitable people to its mind-blowingly cool destinations, to an indefatigable, can-do community, there are abundant reasons for great civic pride. For almost five years, The Wheel at ICON Park has stood as a symbol of all our city has to offer. In …
If you’ve ever taken to the sky aboard a Ferris wheel, maybe you’ve wondered just what keeps these marvels in motion. It might come as a surprise that much of the engineering behind the original Chicago Wheel (More on that HERE) is still at work in the its most modern of descendants, from the London …
Orlando is a city built on an indomitable spirit of compassion and care. This shared humanity is perhaps never more evident than in times of the greatest strife. With unfailing constancy, first responders and healthcare workers humbly and steadfastly wear these traits like a badge of courage. As the great trials of this moment continue …
I know what you’re thinking. “That’s not THE Wheel that I know and love!” While we at ICON Park don’t make a habit of spotlighting other wheels (Because our big guy is obviously the handsomest one out there), it turns out that Orlando’s star attraction has some pretty distinguished DNA in its gears. Since The …
He’s big…. He’s bright… He knows how to light up the night. He’s… The Wheel at ICON Park. A true symbol of Orlando pride, this sky-scraping observation wheel is an eternal bright spot in our community. As we all hunker down during this trying time, our iconic family would like to share with you one …
Around the world, Orlando is hailed as a fairyland of thrilling attractions, top-shelf hospitality, and rousing celebration. As locals, we know it is the people who live, love, and labor here that make our city beautiful, and endow it with a magic and humanity few other places can boast. During such difficult times as these, …
Quarantine got you feeling a little stir crazy? Your neighbors over at ICON Park totally get it. That’s why several restaurants here at Orlando’s Hometown Playground are still serving up some appetizing to-go dishes that will take your taste buds on an adventure from the comfort and safety of your own home. Ready to do …
