Hosted: ICON Park Orlando
Is a visit to Orlando really complete without checking out ICON park? I think not! ICON park is home to over 50+ amazing restaurants, funky bars, boutique shops, and amusement park rides. My little family of three is beyond appreciative to have been #hosted and enjoyed the day at ICON park exploring all that this amazing park has to offer!
Attractions: [All attraction descriptions taken directly from the ICON park website] Located in the heart of Orlando’s International Drive, ICON Park offers several world-class attractions including The Wheel, a jaw-dropping observation wheel that stands 400 feet tall, the famous Madame Tussauds Orlando wax museum, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, In The Game, 7D Motion Theater, Museum of Illusions, and the toddler-sized Pearl Express Train (for your little ones and even those just young at heart)!
The Wheel at ICON park: At 400 feet over Orlando, you can see a plethora of attractions from the comfort of your capsule!
This Orlando attraction opened in 2015, after three years of construction
With air-conditioning and stability control in every capsule, this Observation wheel far surpasses the experience of any smaller Ferris wheel
The Wheel at ICON Park is equipped with 64,000 color-changing LEDs used for unique light shows
The Wheel has been deemed the brightest beacon in the Orlando sky
SEA LIFE Aquarium: Come face-to-fin with thousands of fish, sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and many more. Prepare for a world of glittering scales, humongous tentacles, and razor sharp teeth. Get ready to plunge deep into the oceans, explore our 360-degree ocean tunnel, meet our friendly rescue sea turtle, and touch exotic starfish and anemones. You can even jump behind the scenes and see all it takes to keep an aquarium running
Carousel on the Promenade at ICON Park: There is nothing more spectacular than the Carousel on the Promenade! It’s a 36-foot, hand-crafted masterpiece with detailed carvings and 30 figures of various animals, including horses, reindeer, rabbits, zebras, and more. The attraction also features two chariot benches, making it suitable for guests of all ages and accessible for people with disabilities.
Pearl Express Train: The Pearl Express Train tour allows you to take in all the sights, sounds, and smells of ICON Park. Fun for all ages, the train departs in front of The Wheelhouse throughout the day. Young children and those who remain young at heart will cherish this fun-filled, memorable experience.
Museum of Illusions: With locations in over 20 countries around the world, the Museum of Illusions is internationally acclaimed for bringing optical magic to life through jaw-dropping, walkthrough exhibits that invite you to step outside the laws of nature. Learn more about this gravity-defying attraction that’s a feast for your senses when you purchase tickets online.
In the Game: Enjoy great attractions including a stunning Mirror Maze, 7D Motion Theater, breath-taking Virtual Reality experiences, great games, prizes, and more!
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum: This is the only place to get up-close and personal with the hottest celebrities and enjoy the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life. Dazzle your friends with the ultimate selfie as you strike a pose with Taylor Swift, kick a GOOOAL with Neymar, fly back through history to meet our greatest leaders, and save the world with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. And you can join in the wax-tastic fun by making your own wax hand to take home!
ICON park deals!
On the ICON park website there are various deals and options for purchase, depending on how you plan to spend your visit! My family was provided with the “Play Pass.”
This particular pass provides the following during your visit:
(1) rotation on The Wheel at ICON Park
(1) visit to Madame Tussauds Orlando
(1) visit to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
(1) ride on the Pearl Express Train
(1) visit to the 7D Dark Ride Adventure
(1) $5 Play Card at In the Game Arcade
(1) visit to Museum of Illusions
Exclusive shopping & dining discounts at select ICON Park locations
In addition to the Play Pass, you also have the option to purchase attraction combos if you don’t plan on visiting all 7 attractions on site and just want to visit a few or you have the option to purchase a park topper ticket which is a single ride on The Wheel at ICON park! There is also a variety of other deals including: Florida Resident Deals, Teacher Passes, Military Discount, Convention Attendees and Holiday Deals.
While enjoying our #hosted visit to ICON park Orlando we stopped into Sloppy Joe’s for lunch and Sugar Factory for dinner and both restaurants were AMAZING! Check out what what we ordered at each location!
Lunch at Sloppy Joe’s-
The moment you step into Sloppy Joes you are immersed into the vibes of Key West with tropical libations and cuisine, live music every day, and shots at sunset just like it's done in the famous Key West Mallory Square. There are currently three Sloppy Joe’s locations- ICON Park Orlando, Daytona Beach and the original being in Key West!
Cheers for lunch at Sloppy Joes!
Cheese Nuggets- Crispy battered Wisconsin curds served with marinara
Kids Corkscrew Pasta with Marinara and a side of applesauce
Duval & Greene Cobb Salad- The intersection of the two most famous streets in Key West brings us this classic salad. Grilled chicken, blue cheese, smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, sliced egg, and black beans served over chopped greens with balsamic vinaigrette on the side.
North Palm Beach Salad- Lump crab, shrimp salad, avocado, roasted corn, chopped greens, sunflower kernels, vine ripe tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
Coconut Creme Pie- Whipped to towering peaks and mounded in an Oreo crust. Finished with toasted coconut
Thank you Sloppy Joe’s Orlando for the EXCELLENT service! Juan was AMAZING and such a fun server! We appreciate the wonderful experience and fantastic hospitality!
Dinner was at Sugar Factory-
Sugar Factory was truly an experience! The moment you step inside, its a large-scale candy shop mixed with an ice cream shop mixed with a restaurant! According to the Sugar Factory website, “A celebrity favorite, this American brasserie is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth cravings of both tourists and locals alike. Upscale dining classics are served from brunch to late-night ranging from flavorful milkshakes, gourmet burgers, ice cream sandwiches and more. Signature treats include a number of celebrity-endorsed Couture Pops, smoking Goblet Drinks, candy infused cocktails, and the one-and-only King Kong Sundae with 16 scoops of ice cream, tasty toppings, and even sparklers!”
“The People’s Watermelon Cadillac Margarita Goblet”
Hypnotiq Long Island Iced Tea Goblet & Spinach Artichoke dip
Blue Cheese Bacon Burger and fries
Penne Marinara with Chicken added
Caesar Salad with shrimp added
Sugar Factory was legitimately a high-energy, BUSY restaurant. Literally the complete opposite vibe of Sloppy Joe’s which was super chill and laid back. If you are looking for a fun and high-energy experience packed with sugary, tasty treats you are at the right location! Sugar Factory also has MULTIPLE locations across the United States, Dubai and even in the Bahamas!
So tell me, would you check out ICON park? What would you be most excited to visit and do?
Until next time!
XO, Nikki
