I totally agree that Space Mountain and Star Tours are just as fun as the rides at Magic Mountain. Plenty of factors change the fun factor, but if you can trick your senses, in the end it's still fun. I would argue that Space Mountain or Star Tours can arguably be as fun as any ride at Magic Mountain. Doesn't matter if it's 10 feet off the ground or 1000 feet.

I hate to say it, but at some point it's like guys comparing their cars, private parts, tv's etc.

Who is truly impressed each time the next company builds a structure 10 or even 100 feet taller than the last? Maybe it's just my personality, but I think aesthetically speaking, gigantic buildings stacked next to each other like in Las Vegas are kinda appalling. Of course the largest building will charge exorbitant amounts of fees to stay there. only a few years ago had about 30-40% unoccupied offices. But at what point do we start saying, this is actually a bad idea? Look at the Burj Khalifa. When does it end? And why is it so important? I understand the talent and knowledge required to design and build larger and larger structures has helped progress the worlds of architecture and engineering. Regardless of which company is threatened by whatever proposal, this quest for the largest/ tallest/ biggest rollercoaster is a slippery slope. Orlando Thrill Park's site was even closer to Universal Orlando, near the Wet 'n Wild water park. That project would have brought 14 amusement rides to International Drive, including one coaster over 400 feet tall. staff supports project and that weighs more than the P&Z board.- Richard Bilbao October 15, 2015įour years ago, the City of Orlando killed a proposed Orlando Thrill Park by denying zoning changes requested by that park's developers. update: Speaking with people after meeting and I hear O.C. One local reporter tweeted that might happen: But the commission could choose to ignore the planning board's vote and approve the project anyway. If the commission votes no, the project, as currently proposed, is dead. Still, the vote today was advisory, and the proposal goes to the Orange County commission for its vote in December. Ultimately, though, while Skyplex won some support, it was not enough to earn an recommendation for approval. The Skyplex's developers fought back by accusing Universal of bullying.įirst slide in rebuttal! /jmYEr5sd18- Richard Bilbao October 15, 2015 A 570-foot tower located a mile south of Universal Orlando easily could be seen from the Universal property, though it is unclear how much it could be seen from inside the theme parks.

They also argued for imposing a height restriction as a condition for allowing the project to go forward, which would prevent the polercoaster from being built as planned. Universal's representatives said that the project lacked a proper traffic-impact study. Universal Orlando was one of the most outspoken opponents of the project, sending representative to argue against it at today's hearing. The development was planned for the intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Boulevard, about one mile south of the Universal Orlando Resort. The county's planning and zoning board voted 4-3 against the proposal for the $460 million Skyplex development, which would include a 570-foot polercoaster, called The Skyscraper. Īn Orange County (Florida) board voted today to recommend against approving the construction of the world's tallest roller coaster on Orlando's International Drive.Robert Niles County Board Votes 'No' on World's Tallest Roller Coaster in Orlando October 15, 2015, 8:30 PM

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