ORLANDO, Fla. — Here are nine things to know about the Orlando FreeFall at ICON Park.
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1. The ride is located at ICON Park on International Drive.
2. It opened at the park on Dec. 28, 2021.
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3. The Sling Shot Group owns and operates the ride.
4. The ride stands at 430 feet.
5. It’s the world’s largest free-standing tower.
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6. Thirty people can be on the ride at a time.
7. The ride vehicle rotates around the tower and rises high into the skyline.
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8. Once the ride vehicle reaches the top, it tilts forward 30 degrees.
9. Riders will free fall nearly 400 feet and reach speeds of over 75 mph.
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