Icon Park to add new attraction, plans more growth

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Icon Park, a popular International Drive food, entertainment and retail destination in Orlando, has big plans in the works -- starting with a new addition to its iconic attraction, The Wheel.

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Other plans include the possibility of a hotel, new restaurants, additional attractions and more.

The Wheel will add a new interactive activity early next year called, “The Great Florida Road Trip, A Classic Vacation and Photo Travelogue with the Flamingo Family.”

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