SeaWorld Orlando, voted the best amusement park in the country by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice poll is announcing that its coolest new coaster, Ice Breaker is opening in February of 2022. Named after the icy Arctic summits, Ice Breaker will feature four launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida — a 93-foot-tall spike with 100-degree angle. With its 48-inch height requirement, adventure seekers of all ages will e read more... The article: SeaWorld Orlando Announces New Coaster, Ice Breaker, to Open February 2022, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

The ongoing construction of Interstate 4 through the heart of Orlando can be a headache for daily travelers and a real vacation killer for travelers heading through the area. Thankfully, there is an alternate route around the entire project area. If you don't mind paying a toll (who wouldn't after sitting in stopped traffic for hours), Florida's Route 417 can be liberating. Approaching Orlando from the east (I-95, Daytona) FL 417 begins it's journey at I-4, exit 101 in Sanford and winds read more... The article: Looking For an Alternate Route Around Orlando's I-4 Construction?, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens transforms at night into the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild! The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild is the only event in Central Florida celebrating the culture, art, and beauty of traditional lantern festivals celebrated throughout Asia for centuries. This inaugural event was created in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., an international event design and manufacturing company headquartered in Zigong, Sichuan, read more... The article: Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at the Central Florida Zoo Thru January 16, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

The Florida Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts associated with the construction of I-4 in the Orlando metro area through January 1, 2022. Intermittent nightly ramp closure on Westbound I-4 to John Young Parkway Thru December 1610:00 PM – 5:00 AM Intermittent nightly lane closure on Eastbound I-4 Ramp from John Young Parkway: 1 right lane closed.Thru December 1510:00 PM – 5:00 AM Intermittent daily lane clo read more... The article: Ramp, Lane Closures, Traffic Delays for I-4 Work in Orlando Thru January 1, 2022, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Stetson Mansion is honored to have been named as one of the top Historic Holiday Homes Tours for two reader’s choice awards. Stetson Mansion was chosen as Florida’s winner in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers Choice travel award contest for Best Historic Holiday Home Tour–placing third on the national list. Florida’s Most Historic Home was also named as the second-place winner in Fodor’s Travel Guide to Southern Holiday Homes and is the top tour in the state. They hope to earn those pre-pandemic h read more... The article: Stetson Mansion 'Christmas Spectacular' Holiday Home Tour Thru January 22, 2022, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

Universal Orlando Resort is thrilled to honor active duty and retired military members for their incredible service to our country with the 2022 Military Freedom Pass and additional special offers. Introduced last year, this offer gives military personnel and their families a chance to visit the award-winning theme park destination every day from November 11, 2021 through December 31, 2022 with no block out dates. For more information, visit: read more... The article: Universal Orlando Brings Back the Military Freedom Pass Through December 2022, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

With an incredible lineup of more than 20 holiday celebrations to enjoy festive cheer, it’s no wonder Orlando is the most booked for the 2021 holiday season. Exciting theme park happenings include the new Disney Very Merriest After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park and fan favorites at Universal Orlando Resort including Grinchmas and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Beyond the parks, visitors c read more... The article: Orlando Unwraps Festive Holiday Cheer with More Than 20 Sparkling Events to Celebrate the Season, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

The Florida Department of Transportation announces the following traffic impacts associated with I-4 construction activities in the Orlando metro area, through December 1, 2021. Area 1 - Kirkman Rd to John Young Parkway Intermittent nightly lane closure on WB I-4 from SR-50/Colonial Dr. to Sand Lake Rd: 1 right lane closed.Nov 01 – Dec 01: Everyday 8:30 PM – 6 AM Intermittent nightly lane closure on EB I-4 from Sand Lake Rd. to SR-50/Colonial Dr: 1 right lane read more... The article: Closures, Detours, Delays for Continuing I-4 Construction in Orlando, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide