Vans Inc. will open its 11th U.S.-based Vans Skatepark in Orlando on International Drive. The 61,000-square-foot facility offers both indoor and outdoor skating and will open to a two day celebration. "The Festival Bay at International Drive is the perfect location for the newest Vans Skatepark, located across from Universal Studios and near Walt Disney World; it will be a perfect entertainment destination for people visiting or living in the Orlando area," commented Neal Lyons, Vans' president of retail. "Riders will appreciate the detail that we've put into design and we hope that they'll find the Vans Skatepark a great place to skate and hand out with family and friends." Festival Bay at International Drive, a Belz enterprises development, is located at the intersection of I-4 and the Florida Turnpike and just across from Universal Studios. The Vans Skatepark, Ron Jon Surf Shop, and For Your Entertainment are included in the rollout of Phase II, joining original anchor tenants Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Cinemark Orlando Tinseltown Theatre, which opened in spring 2000. "We are very excited to have the Vans Skatepark opening at Festival Bay at International Drive," said Andrew J. Groveman, Senior Vice President, Belz Enterprises. The Vans Skatepark's design and construction is a collaborative effort between Vans, Percy Cheng of Perkowitz & Ruth Architects, Rick Carje of RCMC, G.R. Walton General Contractors Inc., Dave Duncan of Dave Duncan Designs and Jack Murphy of Murphy Productions. "This is yet another destination, entertainment and retail venue that will be like a giant magnet for all of those who enjoy skateboarding, inline skating and those who like to watch these sports."