Skyplex

Skyplex
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StatusCancelled/Never built

Skyplex was a planned entertainment complex, [1] It was to be located on a 14-acre (5.7 ha) lot at the northeast corner of Sand Lake Road and International Drive in Orlando, Florida. Plans for the complex were to include a 570-foot (170 m) tower which would’ve featured the world's tallest roller coaster, Skyscraper, and the world's largest Perkins Restaurant and Bakery. In January 2019 the project was expected to cost US$250,000,000 and include space for a future hotel.[2][3][4][5][6] The complex was originally planned to open first in 2016. But pushed back to 2017, then 2018. The project was once again delayed to 2019, then was delayed yet again to 2020. In 2021, Joshua Wallack revealed that Lionsgate originally signed a deal with Wallack Holdings LLC to turn Skyplex into a theme park named Lionsgate World Resort Orlando, which was rumored to start construction in early 2021 and was set to open in late 2024. However, no updates nor announcements on the project happened. On December 21, 2022, US Thrill Rides LLC and Polercoaster LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and would be liquidated. On January 30, 2023, WPC (Winter Park Construction) confirmed on a message that the project would not be moving forward, resulting in the complex being delayed. On October 17, it was confirmed that Skyplex is cancelled as the area is being put up for sale.

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  2. ^ Pepperman, Kelly (January 10, 2019). "International Drive developer talks new coaster, more parking". Click Orlando. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Fluker, Anjali (June 25, 2014). "See who's been tapped to build Skyplex on I-Drive - Orlando Business Journal". Orlando Business Journal. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
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  5. ^ "Skyscraper Skyplex". American Immigration Group LLC. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  6. ^ Bevil, Dewayne (March 4, 2015). "Giant Perkins added to Skyplex lineup". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved April 3, 2015.