Travisma 1,317 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/05/29/the-long-awaited-starflyer-will-finally-open-this-friday What Fiend will be the first one to try this and report back? We need video with the screams. The long-awaited Starflyer will finally open this Friday The Orlando Starflyer will officially take flight this Friday, June 1. At 425 feet tall, the Starflyer is one of the tallest structures in Florida and the tallest Starflyer in the world, standing 25 feet higher than the ICON Orlando Eye on International Drive. Last month, the swing ride was set to open on May 11, but a few finishing touches pushed back its launch a couple of weeks. Although it was first approved in 2015, the attraction saw major setbacks, including landscaping details and railing features, but will finally run this week. Guests will be brought into the air at 60 mph as the ride swings around the stand 22 people at a time. At the base of Starflyer, there is a café and ice cream stand for those who might decide to hang out and wait for their friends and family members brave enough to take on the ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 We saw them working on that while we were on the Eye. Nope, nope, nope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Beckers said: We saw them working on that while we were on the Eye. Nope, nope, nope. At the base of Starflyer, there is a café and ice cream stand, you can always got to them and take pictures of the shocked people as they get off the ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 My first thought was to nominate Beckers, but then I saw her comment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 5 hours ago, Beckers said: We saw them working on that while we were on the Eye. Nope, nope, nope. Yep...nope. Heck, I can hardly handle looking at the picture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Travisma said: At the base of Starflyer, there is a café and ice cream stand, you can always got to them and take pictures of the shocked people as they get off the ride. I hope no one visits the cafe before the Starflyer 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'd have to be knocked out like Mr. T to get on this thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 19 hours ago, Travisma said: At the base of Starflyer, there is a café and ice cream stand, you can always got to them and take pictures of the shocked people as they get off the ride. I'm not sure putting food service below the ride is the best idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 24 minutes ago, keith_h said: I'm not sure putting food service below the ride is the best idea. I hope there’s umbrellas 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 425 feet? Wow. I like swing rides like this- and Disney has the Silly Symphony Swings in California Adventure, which I have no problem riding. But, you're way closer to the ground on that ride. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 I would be all over this ride the next time I visit Orlando. If they lower it about 415 feet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 7 hours ago, DaveInTN said: I would be all over this ride the next time I visit Orlando. If they lower it about 415 feet. 420 feet would be even better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Jessica says fly her down there, pay for her ride and she will volunteer as tribute..Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 On 6/2/2018 at 1:01 AM, momof3kids-Yvonne said: Jessica says fly her down there, pay for her ride and she will volunteer as tribute.. Oh, to be young and fearless again! Or maybe not. keith_h 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 I'm waiting for TCD'S Fiend on the Scene report.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said: Oh, to be young and fearless again! Or maybe not. You know there is something about being older and wiser. All so I worked for a company that was safety centered, main idea was think what might happen and don't take a chance. Edited June 5, 2018 by BigTom spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 15 minutes ago, BigTom said: You know there is something about being older and wiser. All so I worked for a company that was safety centered, main idea was think what might happen and don't take a chance. Yep. At this point I'm not into taking chances. Plus the fact that I'd pass out before I got to the top of the ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 I want to go on this!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cortezcapt (Derek) said: I want to go on this!!! Let us know how it goes because I’d say 99% of us aren’t touching that ride 😂 alnauntB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Derek, I will go with you! Does anyone know how much they charge to ride that thing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 19 minutes ago, Duane said: Derek, I will go with you! Does anyone know how much they charge to ride that thing? $12 per adult. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 1 hour ago, djsamuel said: $12 per adult. Really? That seems low! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 20 hours ago, Beckers said: Really? That seems low! That's just for a seat. It's an additional $99.95 if you want to use a safety harness to hold you in the seat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Beckers said: Really? That seems low! Remember, that is for about 4 minutes. That's what was stated on a local news story the other night and I verified it on their web site. For $12, almost seems worth it. If they get a lot of people doing it for that price it may be worth it for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 29 minutes ago, djsamuel said: Remember, that is for about 4 minutes. That's what was stated on a local news story the other night and I verified it on their web site. For $12, almost seems worth it. If they get a lot of people doing it for that price it may be worth it for them. That would be the longest 4 mins of my life 😂 $12 really doesn’t seem bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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