Enter Legend: Amway Center Opens
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October 1, 2010
ORLANDO -- For years, the city of Orlando has generally been branded as the place where Mickey Mouse roams, Shamu performs and kids play.
Although that certainly has not changed, there is a new item on the docket for everyone to enjoy and admire.
Amway Center, which officially opened on Friday during a memorable ribbon-cutting ceremony, is now another item on the checklist.
The new home of the Orlando Magic is undoubtedly the most technologically advanced sports and entertainment facility in North America. There are 1,100 high definition video displays at the dazzling venue.
After a very elaborate ceremony outside the main entrance, thousands of people piled into the Amway Center for Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s annual State of Downtown Address.
"I want everyone to say these three words with me, 'I was there!" Dyer announced to the crowd.
Joining the mayor on stage included Magic Chief Executive Officer Bob Vander Weide, Team President Alex Martins, Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty and Chief Marketing Officer of Amway Candace Matthews.
"Today we enter a legendary building for the citizens of Orlando, Orange County and all of our community, a legendary building where we will hang multiple NBA championship banners," Martins said.
The first event at the new arena will be held on Oct. 7 when the Eagles perform live in concert. The Magic play their first preseason home game on Oct. 10 against the New Orleans Hornets.
Stay up to date on all the latest happenings at the new arena by checking out AmwayCenter.com.
ORLANDO -- For years, the city of Orlando has generally been branded as the place where Mickey Mouse roams, Shamu performs and kids play.
Although that certainly has not changed, there is a new item on the docket for everyone to enjoy and admire.
Amway Center, which officially opened on Friday during a memorable ribbon-cutting ceremony, is now another item on the checklist.
The new home of the Orlando Magic is undoubtedly the most technologically advanced sports and entertainment facility in North America. There are 1,100 high definition video displays at the dazzling venue.
After a very elaborate ceremony outside the main entrance, thousands of people piled into the Amway Center for Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s annual State of Downtown Address.
"I want everyone to say these three words with me, 'I was there!" Dyer announced to the crowd.
Joining the mayor on stage included Magic Chief Executive Officer Bob Vander Weide, Team President Alex Martins, Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty and Chief Marketing Officer of Amway Candace Matthews.
"Today we enter a legendary building for the citizens of Orlando, Orange County and all of our community, a legendary building where we will hang multiple NBA championship banners," Martins said.
The first event at the new arena will be held on Oct. 7 when the Eagles perform live in concert. The Magic play their first preseason home game on Oct. 10 against the New Orleans Hornets.
Stay up to date on all the latest happenings at the new arena by checking out AmwayCenter.com.
