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Island in the Sky
Legoland Florida
Location Winter Haven, Florida, USA
Coordinates 27°59′21″N 81°41′32″W / 27.989303°N 81.692235°W / 27.989303; -81.692235
Status Standing but not operating
Operated September 10, 1983 to 2017
Cost $2,000,000 USD[1]
Statistics
Manufacturer Intamin
Product Flying Island
Type

Island in the Sky is a Flying Island built by Swiss manufacturer Intamin currently standing but not operating at Legoland Florida in Winter Haven, Florida, USA.[1][2]


History

The ride opened on September 10, 1983.[1]

Design

The ride included a 250-ton steel arm and a 350-ton concrete counterweight. Riders were lifted to a height of 153 feet.[1]

The ride closed in 2017. It remains standing but not operating as of 2025.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Morse, Rob (1983-09-11). "Island begins flight service after a shaky first liftoff". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  2. "Intamin Ride Catalog". Theme Park Review. Retrieved 2025-06-17.