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24-05-2025
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New Seattle Space Needle 'Skyliner' double-decker elevator lifts off
The Brief The first Space Needle Skyliner elevator was unveiled on May 23. It is a double-decker elevator and features floor-to-ceiling glass for improved city views. It is the first of its kind to exist in North America. SEATTLE - The Space Needle debuted its first double-decker elevator on Friday, the first of its kind in North America. Seattle Space Needle visitors now have the opportunity to make their way to the top of the tower in the 'Skyliner,' a floor-to-ceiling glass, double-decker elevator. The backstory A $100 million private investment has propelled the modernization of the Space Needle's Century Project, and the new elevator marks the beginning of the last phase of renovations. The Space Needle has focused its remodel on the preservation of the popular attraction, ensuring the 56-year-old landmark keeps its long-term relevancy. "The new elevator is more than a way up, it's a symbol of where we're headed," said Space Needle President & CEO, Ron Sevart, in a statement. "This reinvestment reflects our commitment—to our Guests, our Team Members, and our community—to ensure the Space Needle remains a symbol of Seattle's innovative spirit for generations to come." The Needle has modernized 'The Loupe,' the world's first and only revolving glass floor as well as parts of the interior, 'Skyriser' glass benches, and now the new elevators. This Skyliner elevator is the first of multiple elevators to go through this transition and modernization and was inspired by some of the original sketches and ideas of the early Space Needle plans. What we know Each of the double-decker elevator cabs features floor-to-ceiling glass and has been built to withstand the strong winds coming from the Puget Sound and the famous Seattle rain. Additionally, a designated glasskeeper team coats several glass panels each week with a special glass cleaning solution and water-repellent to keep views clear. The glass provides a wider view of the city, views of the double helix core stairway, and the ability to see the inside of the Space Needle through a large backside panel that is made entirely of glass. The double-decker feature of the elevator will allow the needle to transport more visitors up and down through two loading levels at the top and bottom of the tower. The remaining two elevators are scheduled to be modernized into Skyliners by 2028. Keep reading for more information about visiting the Space Needle in Seattle. General Admission (ages 13-64): Prices typically range from $35-$45. Discounts are available for youth ages 5-12 and seniors 65 and over. Children 4 and under: Free. Variations: Prices can vary by time of day and season. Booking tickets online is recommended, and discounts are often available for groups, military, King County residents, and tribal members (these discounts are typically only available at the admissions office with ID). Combo Tickets/CityPASS: Visitors can save by bundling their Space Needle visit with other Seattle attractions like Chihuly Garden and Glass. The Seattle CityPASS offers significant savings for multiple attractions. The Space Needle is generally open daily. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Timed Tickets: Arrival times are scheduled in 15-minute increments. It's advisable to check the official Space Needle website for the most up-to-date hours as they can fluctuate. Most people spend 1 to 2 hours at the Space Needle. It's recommended to take the Seattle Center Monorial, the nation's first full-scale commercial monorail system which provides a quick link between downtown Seattle and the Space Needle. Parking Near the Space Needle: Seattle Center 5th Ave. N. Garage: Located at 516 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, it's about a mile from the Space Needle. It's open 24/7. Seattle Center 5th Ave. N. Garage KOMO Plaza Garage: Located at 451 John St, Seattle, WA 98109, approximately 1.1 miles away. KOMO Plaza Garage Republic Parking (Memorial Stadium Parking): Located at 401 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, it's about 0.9 miles from the Space Needle and open 24/7. Republic Parking (Memorial Stadium Parking) Republic Parking: Located at 130 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98109, approximately 1.1 miles away. Republic Parking U-Park Lot #90: Located at 551 Denny Wy, Seattle, WA 98109, about 1.2 miles away and open 24/7. U-Park Lot #90 The Source Information in this article is from a Space Needle press release and the Space Needle website. 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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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READY FOR LAUNCH: SEATTLE'S SPACE NEEDLE DEBUTS NEW, DOUBLE DECK ELEVATOR
Opening Memorial Day weekend, Space Needle unveils the ultimateglass experience with a first of its kind elevator. SEATTLE, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle's globally recognized icon has a new way to move you. Visitors to the tower can now soar above Seattle in a floor-to-ceiling glass, double deck elevator, completely transforming the trip to the top. Opening May 23, the Space Needle's new Skyliner elevator is the first of its kind in North America and a major milestone in its multi-year elevator modernization project. Inspired by early sketches of the Space Needle, the new double deck elevator design honors the tradition of innovation and forward-thinking that created the Space Needle back in 1962. Each Skyliner cab features floor-to-ceiling glass, engineered to withstand Seattle's infamous rain and strong winds off of the Puget Sound. The thrilling vertical experience allows visitors to see the mechanics of the elevator, the internal double helix core stairway, and an expanded view of Seattle and beyond. Thanks to a $100 million private investment, the elevator modernization continues the improvements of the 2018 Century Project, which added 176 tons of glass to the Space Needle. The tower unveiled the world's first and only revolving glass floor and an outdoor deck featuring one-ton tilted glass panels that showcase the view on a whole new level. "The new elevator is more than a way up, it's a symbol of where we're headed," said Ron Sevart, Space Needle President & CEO. "This reinvestment reflects our commitment—to our Guests, our Team Members, and our community—to ensure the Space Needle remains a symbol of Seattle's innovative spirit for generations to come." The Space Needle's other two elevators are scheduled to be modernized and open by 2028. The new Skyliners are designed to take your breath away—eight-foot glass walls reveal sweeping views of Seattle, the Puget Sound region's natural beauty, and the Space Needle's inner structure. But some of the most impressive changes are less visible: new cables, counterweights, steel hoistways and cutting-edge elevator machines—also the first of their kind in North America. The iconic look from afar, with its gold capsule enclosure is about the only thing that hasn't changed. "Construction like this at the Space Needle is like assembling a rocket in the sky," said Karen Olson, Space Needle Chief Operating Officer. "We are doing work on the Space Needle that has never been done before, at 500 feet in the air. It takes an incredible amount of hard work and dedication by our construction partners to make this dream a reality. We are so thankful to the generations of tradespeople who've had their hand in making the Space Needle a symbol of Seattle's innovation, optimism, and forward thinking." Otis, the world's leading manufacturer of vertical transportation systems, is managing the elevator modernization project; Otis built the original Space Needle elevators, as well as those at the Eiffel Tower. Otis also modernized the Space Needle cabs in 1992 and has provided maintenance services since the Space Needle opened. Seattle-based architecture firm Olson Kundig designed the new cabs, LMI Aerospace engineered them, and Turner Construction is serving as the general contractor. Construction teams worked around-the-clock to make the necessary upgrades, all while the Space Needle remained open for visitors. The modernization project was approved by the City of Seattle and the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board. As for the old elevator cabs, interested parties are welcome to inquire at The Space Needle isn't just reaching for the future—it's arriving in a spaceship built to take us there. About the Space Needle Built as the centerpiece and inspiration for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, the Space Needle has since become a part of the Seattle experience and the globally recognized icon for the city. The Space Needle's recent $100 million renovation added more than 176 tons of glass to the structure offering unparalleled views of Seattle and introduced The Loupe—the world's first and only revolving glass floor. Open year round, the Space Needle hosts more than a million visitors per year. For more information visit: About Olson Kundig Now in its sixth decade of practice, Olson Kundig is a collaborative design practice whose work includes cultural and museum projects, exhibition design, private and multi-family residential, commercial and mixed-use design (including wineries and sports facilities), hospitality projects, places of worship, interior design, product design and landscape design. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, the firm and its team of over 350 work with clients around the world. More information at About Otis Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide – the industry's largest Service portfolio. You'll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo. CONTACT:Amy Cunningham, Space Needle Public Relations Directoramyc@ | 206.905.2106 (office) Genny Boots, Space Needle Public Relations Managergennyb@ | 206.905.2184 (office) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Space Needle Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Watch large fire break out at Epcot in Disney World park's France pavilion: 'Oh my God, it's right there'
A large fire broke out Saturday evening at Disney World's Epcot theme park in Orlando, Fla., with a walk-in cooler igniting inside a backstage area, Entertainment Weekly has learned. The cooler was located in Epcot's France area, specifically in an employees-only section not accessible to guests. The device caught on fire and was quickly extinguished before the blaze spread further. No one was injured in the fire. Footage from the incident (below), captured by a park guest riding the Skyliner attraction, shows large black smoke billowing up from an area between the Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride within the park's France pavilion and walkways deeper into the park's Morocco pavilion. "Oh my God, it's right there!" says a shocked onlooker in the footage which shows a large cloud of billowing black smoke and a line of orange flames. Related: Disney 'looking at' removing hanging corpse from Haunted Mansion stretching room: 'That one is complicated' EW has reached out to representatives for the Walt Disney World Resort as well as the Orlando Fire Department for more information. Other footage circulating online shows clouds of smoke rising into the sky, visible from the nearby Boardwalk area just outside Epcot's gates. The Epcot fire isn't the first major blaze at a Disney parks property. In recent years, the Maleficent dragon figure at California's Disneyland park also caught fire during a Fantasmic! show performance in early 2023, leading to the removal of the pyrotechnic effect later that is one of four major theme parks currently operating at Walt Disney World. It opened as the second of the Florida resort's lineup of parks, with the first being Magic Kingdom, which opened in 1971. It was followed by Disney's Hollywood Studios (which opened as the Disney-MGM Studios in 1989) and Animal Kingdom in 1998. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Lakemont Park to remain closed for second summer
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The rides at Lakemont Park will not reopen again for the upcoming summer. Managers of the park and Blair County Commissioners aren't commenting on the closure or what needs to be done to reopen the rides. But in an email to WTAJ News, Commissioner Dave Kessling called the park unsustainable and said there is ongoing discussion about the future of Lakemont Park. The park was given to the county decades ago, and the estate that gifted them the park spelled out in specific terms what the property could and could not be used for. But according to Kessling, due to the age of the document, the interpretation of the property's use could be open for debate. Johnstown airport approves study to bring more passengers; add third location He went on to say that while multiple managers have tried to keep Lakemont Park open, their efforts have not been enough to sustain the park. He pointed to the park having to close last year due to the costs associated with operating the county owned park. Lakemont Park happens to be home to Leap the Dips, the oldest roller coaster in the world. This second year of closure has roller coaster enthusiasts and historians concerned for the beloved ride. 'It would be a tremendous loss to not just the enthusiasts like ourselves, but to history in general. This is how our great, great, great grandparents spent a summer afternoon going to an amusement park. It was a totally different type of sensation and we're lucky that this ride got to survive this long,' said David Hahner, Historian for American Coaster Enthusiasts. Built in 1902, Leap the Dips is the last coaster of its kind and was declared a national historic landmark in 1999. Skyliner, which towers over the outfield at Altoona Curve games will also not be in operation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
