Archive for the Exhibits & Attractions Category

Final Weekend for Orlando attraction

Posted in Exhibits & Attractions on September 2, 2007 by titanicinternational

grand.jpg  Titanic-the Experience, also known as the Ship of Dreams exhibit over the past nine years, is closing its doors forever after Monday, Sept. 3rd. Touted as the world’s first permanent museum devoted to Titanica, hundreds of thousands have passed through the doors of the popular attraction in the Mercado complex on International Drive.  For more on the story, visit the webwire link at http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=46482

Sinking Ship of Dreams is “Afloat” Again

Posted in Exhibits & Attractions, Titanic in Print on August 26, 2007 by titanicinternational

new.jpgA reprieve has been granted to the popular 15,000 foot”Ship of Dreams” attraction in the Mercado shopping center.  There was great concern and media coverage regarding the removal of valuable exhibit items when the attraction was due to be evicted from its home. 

“. . . owner Mike Harris stressed that none of the attraction’s most valuable items had been touched, only the contents of a storage area that included costumes, storage files and computers. “  The ultimate relocation for the attraction is yet to be announced, but in the meantime, it will reopen on Thursday.  For the complete article visit

http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2007/08/20/daily34.html?f=et70&ana=e_du