New Aerial Images of Orlando's Theme Parks & Attractions

On August 5, 2015, the NearMap website was updated to show a more current aerial view of some of the major cities in the United States, including Orlando.
Thanks to this update, we are able to get an up-close look at some of the areas that are currently under construction around Central Florida's theme parks. As you will see, the progress that has been done in some locations (like Islands of Adventure and Animal Kingdom) is nothing short of amazing. Take a look!:

- MAGIC KINGDOM PARK -

The largest construction project in the park currently interests the central hub, which looks almost done:

- EPCOT -

At Epcot, work continues on the third Soarin' theater. As you'll see, they are getting ready to enclose it:

Work also continues to be done in the Norway pavilion in World Showcase, where the new Summerhus meet-and-greet is being built. The new Frozen Ever After ride will soon open next door:

- DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS -

Despite all the major announcements regarding Disney's Hollywood Studios' future, very little work is currently being done around the park. That said, a new flex theater is taking shape between Rock 'N Roller Coaster and the Hollywood Tower Hotel:

- DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM THEME PARK -

Plenty of walls are currently seen at Animal Kingdom, thanks to the many different projects taking place at once. The first one involves the entirety of Discovery Island, where shops and restaurants continue to be refurbished and/or greatly expanded to meet the growing Guest demand in the future:

Pandora - the World of AVATAR is already looking very intriguing. A large showbuilding can now clearly seen on the south-west corner of the park. It will include the new flight simulator and the boat ride:

Take a look at the amphitheater of the new Rivers of Light nighttime show. It looks quite expansive:

- DISNEY SPRINGS -

The new interstate exit continues to quickly take shape right next to the Team Disney Orlando building:

A general look at Disney Springs, including The Landing, the Town Center, the Marketplace, and more:

The two new pedestrian bridges are almost ready to open to Guests, but there's still some work left:

- UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA -

Ironically, there's nothing to currently look at from above in this park. We'll have to wait until next year:

- UNIVERSAL'S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE -

The new Reign of Kong themed area is incredible. Take a look at the size of the ride's showbuilding!:

Here's a rough sketch of the possible layout of the outdoor portion of the new attraction:

- UNIVERSAL'S VOLCANO BAY WATER PARK -

Universal Orlando's new water park is taking shape in the plot of land located south of Cabana Bay:

- UNIVERSAL'S SAPPHIRE FALLS RESORT -

The newest themed hotel of the Universal Orlando Resort is also coming together at an amazing speed:

- SEAWORLD ORLANDO -

SeaWorld Orlando is getting ready to welcome Mako, a new hypercoaster being built next to the Kraken:

A new quick-service location is also being built in the park, right next to Shamu's Happy Harbor:

- BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA -

While the aerial imagery of the Tampa area was not updated since June 2015, we can already see that work is well underway in the future site of Cobra's Curse, Busch Gardens Tampa's new family coaster:

- FUN SPOT AMERICA (Orlando) -

Fun Spot America will soon expand its Orlando location in the next few months. This is the area that we have to pay attention to (especially since some rumors say that a new dark-ride may be in the works):

Be sure to check out these aerial maps on NearMap (be aware that login credentials may be required).

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