| Skyplex | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Cancelled/Never built |
| Cost | US$250 million |
| Technical details | |
| Size | <14 acres (5.7 ha) |
| Floor area | 1,500,000 sq ft (140,000 m2) |
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, until the final delay to 2020. In 2020, Lionsgate was originally set to build the complex called Lionsgate World Resort Orlando, which was set to be constructed in early 2021 and was set to open in 2024. However, on December 21, 2022, US Thrill Rides and Polercoaster, LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. On January 30, 2023, WPC (Winter Park Construction) confirmed that the project would not be moving forward, resulting in the complex being cancelled.
- ^ "World's tallest roller coaster coming to Orlando". WOFL. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
- ^ Pepperman, Kelly (January 10, 2019). "International Drive developer talks new coaster, more parking". Click Orlando. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bevil, Dewayne (June 5, 2014). "World's tallest roller coaster planned for Orlando's I-Drive". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ "Skyscraper Skyplex". American Immigration Group LLC. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ Bevil, Dewayne (March 4, 2015). "Giant Perkins added to Skyplex lineup". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved April 3, 2015.