Zone UpdateJul 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.
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the lifetime log- 2025
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REFURBISHMENT – · ~2 mo
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 - 2024
Zone UpdateJun 27, 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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NewJul 25, 2003
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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