Skyplex | Observation Tower/'Polercoaster' [Proposed]

[bic 74]

Skyplex

 

 

 

 

 

- $250 million indoor entertainment complex called Skyplex at International Drive & Sand Lake Road.

- Tallest structure in Orlando-- observation level at 535-feet.

- Will include the world's tallest roller coaster, a 'polercoaster' named Skyscraper.

- Skyscraper, designed by US Thrill Rides, will be 500-feet tall, approximately 5,200-feet long and will reach speeds up to 65mph.

- Groundbreaking in 2015, completion expected in 2017.

 

 

Video Model of Skyplex & POV of Skyscraper

 

Skyplex Official Web Site

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Proposals have been submitted to the FAA which indicate that Skyplex would be 700-feet tall and the tower cranes that would assemble it would reach heights up to 810-feet. These aren't above mean sea level numbers (AMSL), either. The cases note that the elevation of the site is 123-feet so Skyplex's AMSL height is listed as 823-feet.

 

The cases also indicate that construction would begin in April 2015 and commence in October 2017, while the tower cranes would come down by October 2016. This means we could have our next tallest building in less than 2 years. Pretty exciting stuff!

 

Here are a couple of screenshots of the proposals submitted to the FAA, which can be viewed on their official web site here.

 

 

[demon 6]

I wonder how Universal will respond. 

[HankStrong 172]

Probably with HP themed toilets?

[sunshine 160]

I wonder it will be like the Spaceneedle of Orlando. Everytime they are talking about Orlando, there is a picture of the Skyplex. Downtown need its own space needle or Orlando eye

[Boomer136 108]

Observation deck at 535', so I guess an antenna mast making up the rest of the 700'? Or will it be considered a spire? The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat doesn't count antennae in the height of the buildings but spires they do.

 

Space Needle: Top Floor: 518', overall height with spire: 605'.

Edited November 25, 2014 by Boomer136

[Dale 194]

I've been waiting forever for Orlando to bust out of 441'. Whenever people ask me where I'm from I tell them, "441".

[jgardnerucf 66]

I've been waiting forever for Orlando to bust out of 441'. Whenever people ask me where I'm from I tell them, "441".

 

That can be misinterpreted where your from as OBT. Yipes! 

[Dale 194]

That can be misinterpreted where your from as OBT. Yipes! 

 

Probably makes them wonder whether I have some interesting lady friends.

[HankStrong 172]

Or dude friends... just sayin'

[bic 74]

I'm a little skeptical as to whether this will actually be built but if it does, I definitely see it becoming a symbol of Orlando, at least until a bigger one is constructed somewhere else. Being home to the world's tallest roller coaster would already be a big deal for Orlando but to have it affixed to the side of what would be the tallest building in the region in such a highly visible location (as opposed to being tucked away in Disney) would be huge. Every B-roll clip of Orlando will feature this thing as if it's Central Florida's Eiffel Tower. I just hope that the final design of the tower is a bit sleeker and more refined.

[HankStrong 172]

Something this tall in a part of the country this flat... wow, on a clear day you'll be able to see it forever and a day away.

[jrs2 121]

what is its height going to be from the sidewalk?

[bic 74]

what is its height going to be from the sidewalk?

 

According to the proposal submitted to the FAA, 700-feet.

[jrs2 121]

Wow.  Well, we'll see. 

[bic 74]

Skyplex developer buys 7 extra Perkins sites just to get one on I-Drive

[prahaboheme 394]

Hopefully this is an indication that the Perkins will be demolished and SkyPlex will anchor the I-Drive / Sand Lake Road intersection.

[bic 74]

New renderings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sir William H Wright 4]

Looks like the coaster now goes OVER I-drive????????? 

 

Also, the whole Perkins site is currently MIA in any drawings. I wonder what they have planned for that area? Really is a 2nd coming of I-Drive with all the exciting new development. 

[Pete C 106]

The coaster won't go over I-drive...that is just an optical illusion from looking at a 3/4 perspective toward that end of the ride on a 2D image. It is actually going up at that point in the ride, but the perspective makes it look like it is going out. Look at the pic above that one.

[codypet 17]

So we know that the only site they haven't bought yet is Burger King.  Dowdy Pavillion (RIP), 7-11, Perkins, Fun & Wheels are all bought.  I suspect Popeye's will be sold too.

[bic 74]

They better not touch my Popeyes!

[AndyPok1 103]

They better not touch my Popeyes!

 

That Popeye's has been dead to me ever since they basically laughed at me for requesting Spicy Tenders.  Apparently its a thing at Popeye's everywhere EXCEPT here.

[JFW657 447]

That Popeye's has been dead to me ever since they basically laughed at me for requesting Spicy Tenders.  Apparently its a thing at Popeye's everywhere EXCEPT here.

 

And you without your bottle of Tabasco.... 

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Looking at Orlando's Skyscraper roller coaster from ground up