Fun Spotโs new Sky Hawk swing allows riders to fly through the air like a superhero
ORLANDO, Fla. โ You will soon have the chance to feel like a superhero flying through the sky. Fun Spot America said Thursday that it will introduce Sky Hawk to its Orlando park next month. The swing will make 10 revolutions per minute as its tower lights up in purple, magenta, yellow and orange. AdโWeโre excited to offer our guests this thrilling new ride,โ said John Arie Jr., CEO of Fun Spot America Theme Parks. Sky Hawk will become the 31st ride at the park, officials said.
These companies are hiring in Central Florida for the holidays
Disney World told News 6 itโs not hiring for seasonal workers this year. Itโs why this year he said heโs not able to hire seasonal workers like he usually does. While the company couldnโt provide exact hiring totals for Central Florida, each store and distribution center in the area will be hiring seasonal team members, according to Target. CareerSourceWhile theyโre not all necessarily seasonal, CareerSource Central Florida has a variety of positions up for grabs. Those looking for a new job can visit CareerSourceCentralFlorida.com or call 800-757-4598 to be connected to a CareerSource Central Florida career consultant.
Guests at Fun Spot repeatedly violated Orange Countyโs mask mandate, records show
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. โ Fun Spot near International Drive has been put on notice three times in the past few months after strike teams found that guests werenโt always wearing masks while at the amusement park, according to records provided by Orange County. The first strike team visit occurred on Aug. 13 after a citizen complaint. Orange County has had a mask mandate in place for months to stop the spread of COVID-19. While strike teams have been visiting businesses to make sure theyโre complying with that rule, the focus has been on educating rather than fining or punishing, according to the mayor. News 6 has contacted Fun Spot for comment.
Heres all the businesses Orange Countys coronavirus strike teams have visited
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. In the past month, Orange County strike teams designed to make sure that local businesses are following coronavirus guidelines have been busy performing inspections and what theyve found is that most establishments are in compliance. [READ: Orange County strike teams to visit businesses suspected of not following mask mandate, CDC guidelines | Orange County strike teams aim to gain compliance by educating businesses on COVID-19 measures]Salons, restaurants, gas stations, attractions, car dealerships, gyms, grocery stores and massage parlors were all included on the list. Among those not in compliance was Fun Spot off International Drive, which a strike team visited on Aug. 12 after a citizen complaint. Of the 69 businesses that were visited twice, 57 were in compliance by the time the strike team visited the second time while 12 were still not in compliance. Scroll through the document below to see all the places the strike teams have visited.
Hereโs what Fun Spot, Gatorland, Icon Park want to do to keep you safe
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Some of Orange Countyโs smaller attractions said they have strong guidelines in place for keeping guests safe, and they want to open by the end of the week. Leaders from Fun Spot America, Gatorland and Icon Park presented their plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Monday. โOur priority is number one the customerโs safety comes first,โ said Chris Jaskiewicz with Icon Park. โKeep things clean and keep people healthy.โAll three parks have been closed amid the coronavirus pandemic. โOur goal is to seek approval from the task force and from Mayor Demings and open our park this Saturday, May 23,โ said Mark McHugh with Gatorland.
Fun Spot America, Gatorland push to reopen during phase 2
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Itโs been almost two months since Gatorland Orlando closed its doors due to the pandemic. Now with the news of Universal's CityWalk and Disney Springs partially reopening, workers say they are ready to reopen whenever they get the green light. Gatorland Orlando, along with other local attractions like Fun Spot America and Icon Park submitted letters to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings asking to be included in phase two of the governor's reopening plan. Employees at Gatorland Orlando have safety measures already set up throughout the park-like 6 feet place holders on the ground and signs with new restrictions for guests. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6โฒs coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.