{"id":2559,"date":"2016-12-03T05:40:41","date_gmt":"2016-12-03T05:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=2559"},"modified":"2016-12-03T05:40:41","modified_gmt":"2016-12-03T05:40:41","slug":"orlandos-17-new-must-sees-coming-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/orlandos-17-new-must-sees-coming-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando&#8217;s 17 new &#8216;must-sees&#8217; coming in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>With some of the largest expansions in theme park history and a year packed with new sporting venues and events, <em>Orlando &#8211; Theme Park Capital of the World<\/em>\u00a0is ramping up for another landmark year of <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0GS1xruZh0w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\">new reasons<\/a> to visit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2560\" style=\"width: 632px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Orlando.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2560\" src=\"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Orlando.jpg\" alt=\"Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort is just one of the new major theme park expansions making 2017 another landmark year to visit Orlando - Theme Park Capital of the World\" width=\"622\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Orlando.jpg 622w, http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Orlando-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort is just one of the new major theme park expansions making 2017 another landmark year to visit Orlando &#8211; Theme Park Capital of the World<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>7 Theme Park Thrills<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/theme-parks\/volcano-bay.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Volcano Bay<\/b><\/a> at Universal Orlando Resort, opening <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 1, 2017<\/span>, is an all-new water park inspired by postcard-perfect tropical islands promising innovative, thrilling attractions made even more enjoyable with new technology eliminating long lines or wrestling with tubes.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.universalorlando.com\/whats-new\/new-details-jimmy-fallon-ride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>&#8220;Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon&#8221;<\/b><\/a> at\u00a0Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to join the Tonight Show&#8217;s studio audience on the ultimate race through the streets &#8211; and skies &#8211; of <span class=\"xn-location\">New York City<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyparks.disney.go.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/authentic-details-bring-to-life-pandora-the-world-of-avatar-at-disneys-animal-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Pandora &#8211; The World of AVATAR<\/b>,<\/a> the largest expansion in Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom history, will feature floating mountains, bioluminescent rainforests and a Banshee flying attraction, as well as new after-dark entertainment.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyparks.disney.go.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/new-miss-fortune-falls-attraction-coming-to-disneys-typhoon-lagoon-in-march-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Miss Fortune Falls<\/b><\/a> at Disney&#8217;s Typhoon Lagoon is a new family-style raft ride that is among the lengthiest at both Disney water parks with a ride time of two minutes.<\/li>\n<li>SeaWorld Orlando&#8217;s <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/seaworldparks.com\/en\/seaworld-orlando\/media-room\/press-releases\/2016\/2016-september-27-coming-soon-in-2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Kraken<\/b><\/a> roller coaster will transform into <span class=\"xn-location\">Florida&#8217;s<\/span> only virtual reality roller coaster experience, taking guests on a deep sea mission alongside sea creatures.<\/li>\n<li>SeaWorld Orlando&#8217;s <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/seaworldparks.com\/en\/seaworld-orlando\/media-room\/press-releases\/2016\/2016-september-27-coming-soon-in-2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Electric Ocean<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0opening summer, is a new end-of-day spectacle event with bioluminescent lighting, immersing guests in a glowing sea of wonder.<\/li>\n<li>LEGOLAND Florida Resort&#8217;s <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.com\/florida\/map-explore\/ninjago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>LEGO NINJAGO World<\/b><\/a>, a new immersive land opening in early 2017, features an interactive dark ride where guests can blast fire, lightning and ice with their hands. In addition, <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.com\/florida\/legoland-beach-retreat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>LEGOLAND Beach Retreat<\/b><\/a>\u00a0opens mid-2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"continue-jump\"><b>4 Spectacular Spectator Sports<\/b><\/p>\n<ul id=\"continue-jump\" type=\"disc\">\n<li>Orlando&#8217;s 25,500-seat <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orlandocitysc.com\/stadium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Multipurpose Soccer Stadium<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0home to the Orlando City Lions and <span class=\"xn-person\">Orlando Pride<\/span> soccer teams,\u00a0is scheduled to open prior to the 2017 MLS season.<\/li>\n<li>Orlando hosts the\u00a0<a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.campingworldstadium.com\/events\/detail\/2017-nfl-pro-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>NFL Pro Bowl<\/b><\/a>\u00a0game at the\u00a0Camping World Stadium\u00a0on <span class=\"xn-chron\">January 29, 2017<\/span>. The new Pro Bowl Week includes accessible team practices and a variety of youth football and family fun activities across Orlando.<\/li>\n<li>Orlando&#8217;s Amway Center welcomes the\u00a0<a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amwaycenter.com\/events\/detail\/ncaa-2017-basketball-championship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>2017 NCAA Division I Men&#8217;s Basketball Championship<\/b><\/a> on\u00a0March 16 &amp; 18 for the tournament&#8217;s First and Second Rounds.<\/li>\n<li>Orlando becomes the new home of American tennis as the <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lakenona.com\/sports-performance\/united-states-tennis-association\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>United States Tennis Association<\/b><\/a>&#8216;s new state-of-the-art headquarters&#8217; facility opens in January, featuring over 100 courts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>2 New Hotels<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-location\">Downtown Orlando&#8217;s<\/span> new 54-room boutique property,\u00a0<a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.staydh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>The Delaney Hotel<\/b>,<\/a> opens by late spring 2017 and offers high-tech conveniences such as remote check-in, in-room digital tablet-based concierge services and smart phone room keys.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.margaritavilleresortorlando.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Margaritaville Resort Orlando<\/b><\/a>, opening in late 2017, will be a waterfront destination resort with 187 rooms, 1,000 Margaritaville-themed vacation homes and 300 timeshare units, along with a new dining and entertainment district and 12-acre water park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>4 Dining and Entertainment Complexes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Disney Springs adds more new dining experiences including:\u00a0<a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyparks.disney.go.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/coming-soon-new-details-emerge-about-the-edison-and-stk-orlando-at-disney-springs-at-walt-disney-world-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>The Edison<\/b><\/a>, themed around a 1920s-era electric company with live entertainment, classic American food and craft cocktails; <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyparks.disney.go.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/the-polite-pig-restaurant-to-open-at-disney-springs-in-spring-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>The Polite Pig<\/b><\/a>, sister restaurant of The Ravenous Pig in <span class=\"xn-location\">Winter Park<\/span>, led by local celebrity chefs <span class=\"xn-person\">James and Julie Petrakis<\/span>; <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/planethollywoodintl.com\/locations\/orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Planet Hollywood Observatory<\/b><\/a> featuring a <span class=\"xn-person\">Guy Fieri<\/span> sandwich menu; and <a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.winebargeorge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Wine Bar George<\/b><\/a>, the only Master Sommelier-led wine bar in <span class=\"xn-location\">Florida<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/www.circoorlando.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Circo Orlando<\/b><\/a>, part of the Le Cirque Restaurant brand, is slated to open on International Drive in mid-2017 offering high-end Italian cuisine and rooftop views.<\/li>\n<li><b><a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/topgolf.com\/us\/orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\">Top Golf Orlando<\/a><\/b>, opening fall 2017, will offer more than 100 climate-controlled hitting bays with advanced technology to track accuracy and distance of players&#8217; shots.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkOnClick\" href=\"http:\/\/andrettikarting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-include=\"300371692\"><b>Andretti Indoor Karting &amp; Games<\/b><\/a>, opening spring 2017, features high-speed electric superkarts on a two-level track, over 120 arcade games, a rock wall, zip line and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With some of the largest expansions in theme park history and a year packed with new sporting venues and events, Orlando &#8211; Theme Park Capital of the World &#8211; is ramping up for another landmark year of new reasons to visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2560,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[1227,1466,1465,110,877],"class_list":["post-2559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-travel","tag-adventure-travel","tag-florida","tag-orlando","tag-travel-2","tag-usa"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2559"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2561,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2559\/revisions\/2561"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}