TOP 7 ORLANDO THEME PARK EVENTS OF 2016
2016 has been quite a dynamic year for Orlando Theme Parks. Many new attractions opened and celebrations began, which has been great for the industry and visitors alike! Let’s take a look back and see what has transpired!
Universal Orlando
Skull Island: Reign Of Kong
There is no doubt, the summer opening of Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Islands Of Adventure, brought a new era of animatronic’s to Universal. Guest’s get to brave the dangers of a 1930’s expedition that’s caught in a clash between prehistoric predators and fearsome creatures. As ferocious beasts battle, King Kong hurls himself between you and certain doom. But is he friend, or foe? With each primal roar. Each chest pounding thud. One thundering truth comes clear: This is his home, his kingdom. Only he reigns.
Incredible Hulk Roller-coaster
The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure roared back to life and reopened in August, after a near-complete transformation since it closed September 2015. The revamped Incredible Hulk coaster features a new story line, a redesigned queue experience, a new track, a new ride vehicle and a new on-board ride score composed by Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy.
Walt Disney World
Star Wars Launch Bay
Disney World wasn’t about to be left behind this year, so new Star Wars experiences were added. The Star Wars themed entertainment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios includes Star Wars Launch Bay, a central locale for fans to celebrate all things Star Wars, new scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, a reimagined Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, where younglings can train with lightsabers and fight Darth Vader, Seventh Sister Inquisitor from the popular Disney XD series Star Wars Rebels, and other characters from the Dark Side, and “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.”
New Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire
New Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire stage show opened this year and for the first time, modern Disney characters Tiana of “Princess and the Frog,” and Rapunzel of “Tangled,” co-star with Anna and Elsa of “Frozen,” and a host of classic characters performed on the grandest stage in the kingdom. The star-studded tale of friendship presents Mickey Mouse and his troupe of Merry Makers — Minnie Mouse, Donald, Daisy and Goofy – who invite 10 new friends from different animated worlds to join the celebration. This “timeless fairytale” of a show combines grand dance, fireworks and stunts with memorable music, an original song and special effects.
SeaWorld Orlando
Mako Rollercoaster at SeaWorld Orlando
Named for one of the ocean’s fastest known sharks, Mako is Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster. It opened in the summer and the response has been overwhelming! “On Mako you’ll experience what it’s like to be this apex predator, surging through the water at top speed and chasing prey throughout a massive reef,” said Brian Morrow, SeaWorld’s Senior Director, Development & Design. “It will be a wild mix of fear, thrills and fun.”
Legoland Florida
Legoland Florida’s Build a Raft
When the LEGOLAND Water Park opened for the summer in 2016 it came with a new attraction and some amenities to make your visit even more incredible. The new Creative Cove Build-A-Raft is the newest attraction where kids can create and race LEGO watercraft through fast-flowing rivers alongside cheering crowds in a setting inspired by the popular LEGO City Coast Guard sets. The Imagination Station has a new expansion that now lets younger model citizens build and play with colorful DUPLO bricks in a water-filled activity center.
Busch Gardens
Busch Garden’s Cobra’s Curse
Get ready to snake your way through Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay’s ultimate family roller coaster! This amazing coaster opened this summer and is the only one of its kind in the world, and features a vertical lift. It takes riders on a whirlwind adventure of exciting explorations, so be sure to enjoy Cobra’s Curse for a whirlwind adventure!
The OTC Genius doesn’t know if Orlando Theme Parks can outdo 2016 but if the rumors for 2017 are true then I think it will be a bombshell of a year and Orlando Ticket Connection will be here to give you the scoop as well as our famously low prices on all Discount Orlando Theme Park Tickets!!