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StarFlyer officially opens on International Drive

Published  June 1, 2018 4:13pm EDT
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FOX 13 Tampa Bay

ORLANDO, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - A new thrill ride has opened along International Drive on Friday, June 1st.

The StarFlyer is a spinning swing that stands over 400 feet tall, seat 24 riders in 12 double seats, spinning at 40-60 miles an hour -- sickness bags not included.

This StarFlyer is the tallest in the world, says the developer of the attraction, Orlando-based Unicorp National Development Inc.

The StarFlyer is located at The Vue at 360 complex, which is near another one of Unicorp's properties, I-Drive 360, home to the 400-foot-tall Orlando Eye. 

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The ride was originally set to open on May 11th, but was pushed to June 1st.