Orlando News: Why you must visit Icon Park
Located at the heart of International Drive, Icon Park is widely considered Orlando’s ultimate entertainment destination.
Icon Park offers a plethora of fun activities to enjoy, boasting nine attractions and countless shops and food options to choose from.
Opening in 2015, the 20-acre entertainment complex provides easy accessibility, with free admission and parking.
Here, Florida News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen explores all the reasons why visitors should check out Icon Park.
The Orlando Eye
Want to start or finish your trip in iconic fashion? Look no further than the Orlando Eye.
Standing at 400 feet tall, the Orlando Eye is unmissable for anyone staying on or around I-Drive.
Take in breathtaking views of your holiday destination, including some of your favorite parks, during a relaxing 20-minute ride.
The Orlando Eye is a family-friendly experience; therefore, you can't go wrong with a family ride on the magnificent Orlando Eye.
Madame Tussauds
Equally as captivating, for entirely different reasons, is the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
Get up close and personal with your favourite celebrities, including Justice League heroes and your favourite actors and singers.
Considering the variety of figures, there will be a figure that will blow anyone away; another ideal attraction for families.
To commemorate your trip, you can create your own wax hand, available in many colours and patterns, for guests aged 8 years and over.
Sea Life
Who doesn’t love a good aquarium full of their favourite sea creatures?
Sea Life is home to thousands of creatures, including sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and many more.
Explore the fascinating exhibits of tropical fish and walk through Florida’s only 360-degree ocean tunnel.
Sea Life also offers an interactive touch pool and opportunities to learn about marine life through live feedings and daily talks.
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Museum of Illusions
Internationally known to bring optical magic to life, Icon Park’s Museum of Illusions is guaranteed to blow you away with its mind-boggling exhibits.
The optical illusions challenge your senses and perceptions through mind-blowing illusions that prompt you to question everything.
Discover how people are capable of tricking the human eye in this one-of-a-kind museum experience.
The Museum of Illusions promises to amaze the mind, while also offering a family-friendly experience for everyone to enjoy.
Shopping options
If you're looking for something more cost-friendly, look no further than the Icon Park gift shop.
When I visit, the gift shop is usually my first stop, thanks to its extensive selection of characters and gifts.
Icon Park also offers a Build-A-Bear Workshop where you can create your own personalised plush toys.
Be sure to check out the Sugar Factory too, for a selection of over 300 novelty sweets and souvenirs.
Dining Options
Icon Park offers an array of dining options, from a steakhouse, a Mexican and Italian restaurant, Mediterranean spots, and more.
For quicker and casual options, Shake Shack and Gordon Ramsey’s Fish and Chips would be my favourite picks.
You can also find a Buffalo Wild Wings Bar, Häagen-Dazs, and a French-themed cafe; you really are spoilt for choice.
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