Amway Center

**Bob** · 10-01-2010, 10:24 PM

875,000 sq. ft., 18,500 seats, 19 women's, 18 men's bathrooms, 20 bucks to park, over one hundred beer taps....bring your mastercard!

**Bob** · 10-01-2010, 10:26 PM

mo

**Bob** · 10-01-2010, 10:29 PM

fin

**kurt** · 10-02-2010, 07:08 AM

Nice job Bob! Doesn't that video tower get in the way when they play?

DD · 10-02-2010, 07:29 AM

wow

**Bob** · 10-02-2010, 08:09 AM

the tower is all hi def, 6mm pixel displays that dwarf the old screens. they had lowered the display for the grand opening ceremony. about halfway through the media tour, they raised the the massive array. one half billion spent, 2500 workers employed, and a new stop for the light rail project.

**Bob** · 10-02-2010, 08:20 AM

the roof has cisterns to collect all the water used in the center. the floors are all terrazzo. there's enough original artwork to fill a public gallery. the food offered us was extraordinary. it's quite the venue to visit at least once. you can even park the kids in an indoor playground while you watch the game.

**kurt** · 10-02-2010, 09:01 AM

It must be nice to have every one under you in the pyramid.

**Teresa** · 10-02-2010, 10:26 AM

well, I had to look it up..

Amway Center: Enter Legend
Amway Center Facts, Numbers and More

September 24, 2010

From a vision to blueprints to reality.

The Orlando Magic served as the developer of the new downtown Amway Center which will compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows. The facility is owned andoperated by the City of Orlando on behalf of theCentral Florida community.

The Amway Center was designed to reflect the character of the community, meet the goals of the users and build on the legacy of sports and entertainment in Orlando.

The building�s exterior features a modern blend of glass and metal materials, along with ever-changing graphics via a monumental wall along one fa�ade. A 180-foot tall tower and spire serves as a beacon amid the downtown skyline.

more facts

great pix Bob! their website could use some of them.
what's with the name of this incredible place?

looks like we need to plan a trip to Orlando this winter!

**Bob** · 10-02-2010, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by kurt

It must be nice to have every one under you in the pyramid.

bond money....multi level empire

**Bob** · 10-02-2010, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Teresa

well, I had to look it up..

great pix Bob! their website could use some of them.
what's with the name of this incredible place?

looks like we need to plan a trip to Orlando this winter!

rich[ha] devos owns the team and amway

**Bob** · 10-20-2010, 11:21 PM

Magic's new Amway Center arena a true home-grown effort - USATODAY.com

**SWGB** · 10-21-2010, 12:54 AM

I notice the fans have gotten fatter based on the larger seating options.

How many packages of soap do I need to purchase to get a founders seat?

**Bob** · 10-21-2010, 08:05 AM

Amway Global Home come get your 20 dollar parking, your 9.50 beer, and watch your multi million dollar athletes compete for the love of the game in the multi level house of the american way.

**LuciferSam** · 10-22-2010, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Bob

Amway Global Home come get your 20 dollar parking, your 9.50 beer, and watch your multi million dollar athletes compete for the love of the game in the multi level house of the american way.

Wouldn't it be more appropriate if the center were in the shape of a pyramid?

**Bob** · 10-23-2010, 08:11 AM

yes, but there would be no cheeeeep seats

**jensieblue** · 10-24-2010, 07:14 AM

yes, I come to the beach to sit in an auditorium, don't you????

**UofL** · 10-24-2010, 09:59 AM

We're going to a UL men's basketball scrimmage today that is in the new Yum! Center in downtown Louisville. There have been tours prior to opening then last Saturday we went to the Eagles concert. Hometown guys, My Morning Jacket, play this Friday. The Amway and Yum are very similar. Don't have the sky bar but three levels looking out toward the Ohio River have long balconies.
Ellen

**SWGB** · 10-24-2010, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by jensieblue

yes, I come to the beach to sit in an auditorium, don't you????

It's in Orlando, all of the beaches there are concrete.

**Bob** · 10-26-2010, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by SWGB

It's in Orlando, all of the beaches there are concrete.

concrete dreams

**Lake View Too** · 10-26-2010, 06:12 PM

...over one hundred beer taps and only 18 men's bathrooms...sounds like bad planning to me...

**Bob** · 10-26-2010, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Lake View Too

...over one hundred beer taps and only 18 men's bathrooms...sounds like bad planning to me...

Volunteers test Amway Center toilets with one big flush - Orlando Sentinel its 37 bathrooms total, 18 for men nineteen for women.....the old amway arena had a total of 4 for men and 4 for women.....now that was no good!