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After a nearly year-long restoration, the Hemisphere Dancer seaplane returned to Lone Palm Airport and was celebrated with a re-dedication ceremony at Universal CityWalk.
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Menu & change history
the lifetime log- 2025
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REFURBISHMENTMar 2025 – May 2025 · ~2 mo
- Mar 2025
The Lone Palm Airport bar itself closed for refurbishment, with the work believed to coincide with the eventual return of the Hemisphere Dancer seaplane.
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↺ Reopened May 2025 - Mar 2025
- 2024
The Hemisphere Dancer seaplane, Lone Palm Airport's signature centerpiece, was removed for a full refurbishment after more than 20 years exposed to the Florida sun and storms.
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Lone Palm Airport, an outdoor bar and seating area for Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Universal CityWalk, opened to the public with Buffett's seaplane the Hemisphere Dancer (on-site since July 15, 2003) installed as its centerpiece.
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That's every change on the record at Lone Palm Airport since 2003.
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Questions & answers
When did Lone Palm Airport open?
Per the documented record, Lone Palm Airport at Universal CityWalk opened on Jul 25, 2003.
When did Lone Palm Airport last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Lone Palm Airport is dated Mar 2025: The Lone Palm Airport bar itself closed for refurbishment, with the work believed to coincide with the eventual return of the Hemisphere Dancer seaplane.
What changed recently on Lone Palm Airport?
The latest documented change (documented Jul 14, 2025): After a nearly year-long restoration, the Hemisphere Dancer seaplane returned to Lone Palm Airport and was celebrated with a re-dedication ceremony at Universal CityWalk.
How many changes are on record for Lone Palm Airport?
5 documented changes, dating back to 2003 — the fan-kept restaurant changelog nobody else keeps.
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