So Nekia is in this for the long haul.”Īlthough Wald characterized the ride’s closure as “one great step,” she said much more still needs to be done to improve amusement ride regulations and oversight. “Simply shutting down one ride, that’s not going to be enough. “This is only one piece of the puzzle,” Wald said. Wald said Dodd is relieved that the ride will be shut down, but said the lawsuit against the company would still be moving forward. “If there is a scholarship, hopefully we can be involved in the parameters and what that scholarship is going to mean in the future,” said Dodd's attorney Kimberly Wald. Lawyers representing Nekia Dodd, Sampson’s mom, said they weren’t aware of details about Slingshot’s planned scholarship, but said they’d support it as long as it’s something that might help other parents or children in similar situations. “Details of the scholarship are being developed and further information will be shared in the future after consultation with the family of Tyre,” the company said in a statement. “We have listened to the wishes of Tyre’s family and the community, and have made the decision to take down the FreeFall.”Īrmstrong also announced that the company will create a scholarship in Tyre’s name to honor the teen’s “legacy in the classroom and on the football field.” “We are devastated by Tyre’s death,” Slingshot CEO Ritchie Armstrong said in the statement. Orlando Slingshot, which owns the attraction, released a statement saying the decision to take it down came after calls from the public. The attraction at ICON Park has been closed since March, after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson died after falling from the ride about halfway down the ride’s drop. FreeFall lawsuit attorney: 'Ride was flawed from its inception'.Florida leaders reveal framework for proposed ride safety law.The decision comes several months after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson died after falling from the ride.Orlando Slingshot, the ride's operator, made the announcement Thursday.Orlando FreeFall attraction on International Drive to be torn down.Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2023 Universal Studios. Planning a meeting or special event on a budget? Our sales team is ready to assist you in drawing out the details of a rewarding program in one of our spacious meeting rooms.ĪDA compliant rooms may include lowered door viewer, lever handles on all doors, lower towel rack, ADA compliant toilet, roll-in shower in some rooms, hand-held shower wand, accessible closet, visible and audible fire alarm, grab bars in the shower area, and closed captioning on the TV. Watch your favorite sports team with friends at Zebra’s Sports Bar & Grille over a late-night dinner and drinks, or come to sing karaoke. Our onsite mini-market also sells drinks, sundries, and toiletries. Enjoy American cuisine at our buffet-style breakfast and dinner restaurant, the Plaza Garden, or pick up a snack at Lite Bite Mini-Market/Deli. Wake up with Starbucks® coffee and fresh-made smoothies at Smoooth Java®. For more information about all of our shuttle services, check out the Location & Transportation page. Contact them in advance of your arrival at or by calling locally at (407) 492-8888 for quick service between the airport and hotel and Walt Disney World®. Platinum Transportation also offers airport shuttle services. Shuttle services to Walt Disney World® theme parks can be arranged from the hotel through the on-site taxi provider Platinum Transportation for a fee. And don’t miss the best in dining, live entertainment, and more at Universal CityWalk. Guests at our Universal Partner Hotel enjoy free shuttle service to Universal Orlando Resort™.Īs a Universal Partner Hotel guest you’re just minutes away from all the awesome of Universal Orlando Resort’s three amazing theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park. Universal Orlando Resort™, SeaWorld®, and Walt Disney World® are nearby. World-class shopping, entertainment, and dining are a short walk away. Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando’s prime location has so much within quick access.
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