Maybe someday something like it will get resurrected in Orlando or elsewhere. Now, the Website that featured the project, known as Skyplex, has been removed (all but dashing hopes that it will ever get built).īut in the never-say-never department, the following is information about what was on the drawing boards for the ambitious ride, dining, and retail district. Since then, there has been no sign of construction, nor has there been any additional announcements about the project.
Later in 2019, hopes were raised when the FAA indicated that it had given approval to the tower around which the coaster would have been built. In January of 2019, the project’s owner, Joshua Wallack, said that a scaled-back version of the project was in the works. The last date announced was a 2019 debut. (Sorry, coaster fans!)įor years, the projects’ owners kept adding new rides and features to the planned project while simultaneously pushing the projected opening date forward. Developers had grand plans to build the world-record-breaking ride, but at this point, it's probably fair to say that it's likely not going to happen. That's probably all you'll be able to do: imagine it. The original S&S coaster design POV can be watched below, but with Intamin on board, expect some changes.Imagine a 570-foot-tall roller coaster looming over Orlando’s famous International Drive. No stranger to huge coasters, Intamin currently holds the record for the world’s tallest coaster! ( Kingda Ka Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson NJ) No word was given as to why S&S was removed from the project and Intamin was put in their place, it could have been anything from S&S dropping out of the project all together or they could have simply been outbid by Intamin. Based on concept rendering, it appeared that S&S would be using their El Loco style design to complete the custom roller coaster.
tall, with 7 swooping inversions and speeds over 50 mph. S&S Worldwide was originally announced as the supplier in 2013 when the Skyscraper project was announced, showcasing a layout over a mile long and 450 ft. But, there’s more! Also being built is a huge retail area and nightlife experiences that will also be in complex.
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We are proud to have a assembled such a world-class team to build this icon.”Īlso being installed on the same property is a massive 450-foot drop tower, a ginat SkyFly zip line, new 350 room hotel, a surf park, and a really REALLY big parking garage! You would think we are speaking about Texas here with all the BIG talk. “Intamin has a very well known reputation in building record-breaking roller coasters. on board to manufacture the ride component of the Polercoaster (Skyscraper) attraction here in our own backyard,” says Orlando, FL based Bill Kitchen, founder of US Thrill Rides and inventor of the Polercoaster. “We could not be more pleased to have Intamin and International Amusements Inc.
“After over a year of extensive design and engineering work focusing on the recordbreaking track layout and rider experience, as well as an extensive industry review, we are very excited to announce the supply contract award to Intamin, one of the world’s premier roller coaster manufacturers.” “ This is a very important milestone for the development team,” says Joshua Wallack, one of the principle developers of the $460 million dollar Skyplex project in Orlando, FL. US Thrill Rides has announced that they will be partnering with the Liechtenstein-based coaster company Intamin Amusement Rides! Intamin will be the supplier of the record breaking 500+ foot tall Skyscraper at the Orlando Skyplex on I-Drive. Orlando is set to host the World’s tallest roller coaster! US Thrills Rides and Joshua Wallack has officially announced that they will be partnering with one of the elite coaster companies to build the record breaking ride that is set to debut in 2018.
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