Orange County Convention Center Archives

Universal Orlando may be ready to reveal its next theme park

07/26/2019

Universal Orlando will make a “major” announcement at a press conference on Aug. 1 at the Orange County Convention Center, not far from the 541-acre site likely to be used for Universal's next theme park.

Halo ‘traveling theme park’ heading to Orlando

John Gregory

02/06/2019

Orlando Tourism

The Orange County Convention Center will be the first stop this summer for a “traveling theme park” centered around Microsoft’s Halo video game franchise. Called Halo: Outpost Discovery, the event will include... Read More

Universal Orlando confirms it’s ‘looking at’ building new theme park

John Gregory

07/27/2018

Universal

One of the worst-kept secrets in the theme park industry has now been publicly acknowledged by Comcast, the parent company of Universal Orlando, as it said its “looking at” building “a new gate in Florida.” On... Read More

Gaylord Palms to undergo $150M expansion

John Gregory

05/30/2018

Hotels

The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee will aim to compete with some of the region’s largest hotels with a major expansion project adding more guest rooms and convention space. The $150 ... Read More

IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017 opening at convention center

Scott Powers

11/10/2017

Orlando Tourism

The future of fun convention opens Friday at the Orange County Convention Center as more than 1,000 exhibitors mix with more than 50,000 others at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attraction... Read More

Universal buys 101 acres for future expansion

Terry Roen

10/30/2017

Universal

Universal Orlando’s purchase of 101 acres near the Orange County Convention Center could help the theme park stretch its reach. Universal paid $27.5 million for the property, according to the Orlando Business ... Read More

Andretti gaming attraction opens with $10 deal

Terry Roen

09/29/2017

Orlando Tourism

A Mario Andretti-themed indoor karting attraction is inviting Florida residents to preview their gaming center with a $10 play card Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games doesn’t ch... Read More

IAAPA buys Darden land for global headquarters

Terry Roen

07/05/2017

Orlando Tourism

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has finalized a deal with Darden to purchase 7 acres for its new headquarters. The trade association for the attractions industry, known as IAAP... Read More

The ultimate Star Wars fan celebration is coming to Orlando

Terry Roen

04/04/2017

Disney World, Orlando Tourism

Jed lightsaber tutorials, life size vehicles and the R2-D2 and Droid Builder Pavilion are just some of the attractions coming to Star Wars Celebration. Thousands of “Star Wars” fans from around the world are e... Read More

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