Canobie Coaster

Mine Blower, Hurricane, that Sky Coaster, and the better go kart track give it the edge. White Lightning is good too and definitely more reridable, but I do prefer Mine Blower still.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Medusa shouldn't be listed as closed. Roar should be listed as closed. Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster should be listed as open (even though it seems to rarely operate). Here's a clearer photo of the ride sign. There's a small spelling error on the Penguin Ride. Here's a picture of the Thrilla Gorilla ride vehicles. VooDoo should be listed as closed. I don't have any photos, but the park also has a set of bumper cars called the Boardwalk Bumper Buggies. Six Flags Magic Mountain Deja Vu, Green Lantern, Log Jammer, and Sky Tower have closed. Riddler's Revenge should be listed as open. Revolution was renamed the New Revolution and given the lap bar only trains. Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers should be added to the coasters. Buccaneer includes a picture of the Swashbuckler swinger by accident. Orient Express was renamed the Helpful Honda Express. Sand Blaster has been renamed Jammin' Bumpers.

Fun Spot America- Kissimmee Since I visited Orlando in a “quiet” period (back in January), most of the Disney and Universal parks were closed by 8 pm. What was I to do? Was I actually supposed to go to my hotel room and get a full night sleep? Please…that’s how normal people vacation. Instead, I went to the one park that would never dream of closing before midnight- Fun Spot. Fun Spot. The land of late hours, cheap beer, and crazy go karts. I much prefer the Kissimmee location for a few reasons- Mine Blower, that gargantuan SkyCoaster, and the insane go kart track with the double down and banked turn. Unfortunately, the Vortex go kart track was closed. But Fun Spot did make it up to me with a brand new roller coaster credit in the Hurricane. But first I had to find the new coaster. That was quite hard. Hurricane is way back in the Old Town area. While it’s included on the Fun Spot wristband, it doesn’t feel like it’s part of the park at all. The back area of Old Town feels empty and deserted. I felt like I wasn’t even supposed to be back there. Most of Miler’s coasters are of the kiddie variety. And they probably make some of the best kiddie coasters since they’re a bit more aggressive. But every once and a while, they build a full-size coaster. And the results are awkward. Hurricane is sized like a family coaster, but don’t be fooled. This is an aggressive ride! This coaster has a 3-car train, but it has hairpin turns fit for a wild mouse. This results in some violent and janky laterals. But the most brutal part is this low-to-the-ground, high speed turn after the second drop. I have a high tolerance for rough rides and even I’ll admit this turn was brutal. I was dreading it on every ride. However, I was willing to look past that turn because of the airtime. This coaster delivered airtime on every hill. It was of the floater variety up front, but the back row had some great ejector airtime, particularly on the hills towards the end of the ride. 7 out of 10 Hurricane felt deserted and empty in the back of Old Town. I still have PTSD over that second turn. It's brutal! But Hurricane does have some good airtime. There was zero chance I’d skip the world’s tallest SkyCoaster. Except this time I opted to try the Sky Sled. And it was a struggle. It was unavailable on day 1 due to wind. And on day 2, I was suited up only to learn the harness had a defect and needed to be swapped out. As for the Sky Sled harness, it was extremely awkward. The straps are *this* close to being a choking hazard and the straps ride up into your crotch. But you do get the terrifying visual of seeing the cable in front of you during the ascent. And that cable was particularly terrifying during the drop. It comes very close to your face. Now I did find the drop much less intense on the Sky Sled since you aren’t facing the ground. This one felt more like a supersized Screamin’ Swing. So when you combine the uncomfortable position with a duller drop, I don’t think I’ll be trying the Sky Sled again. 5 out of 10 No matter how many times I ride this, it still makes my legs feel like Jell-O. Last but not least, I took several laps on Mine Blower. I’ve always been one to defend this coaster as smooth enough. But Mine Blower was definitely running rougher. I rode in both trains and there was no difference; both jackhammered pretty badly. It was still hauling through the layout though. Mine Blower still has one of the best starts of any coaster with the ejector airtime filled drop and forceful hangtime on the zero-G roll. And then every other hill offers some sort of airtime. 8 out of 10 Fun Spot really is a picturesque little park. Mine Blower absolutely hauls. No one will confuse Fun Spot with Orlando’s major theme parks. And Fun Spot isn’t dumb. They know they can’t compete with them. That’s why they try to compliment them by offering the area’s only wooden coasters, crazy go karts, a pay-per-ride system, and extended hours.

^ I do feel sort of bad if there were any enthusiasts in that area since there's really nothing else right by there.

^ I was definitely surprised most of the park felt like a carnival considering their name, so that's a positive sign to have a permanent ride added.

Having ridden Nightwing at Six Flags New England a lot, I can say the restraints weren't the most comfortable.

I was always intrigued by Tree Topper since it had buzz bars, but for the same drive or less drive I could go to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Canada's Wonderland, or any of the Pennsylvania parks. It seemed too out-of-the-way, especially in the event the ride was closed since there really wasn't much else there or around it.

A few of us also got trapped in the Stitch Encounter in 2018. Once the doors closed and we saw the set-up, we knew it was going to be a wasted 10 minutes. Great report!

I still can't believe that exists in a Disney park. I usually skip the margarita and instead prefer to stuff my face with carbs in Germany or Italy.

Epcot, Magic Kingdom, and Disney's Animal Kingdom The primary goal of my most recent Walt Disney World visit was to ride Rise of the Resistance. My secondary goal was to ride anything I had missed in my most recent visit. Starting with Epcot, that meant I needed to reride the Seas with Nemo and Friends. I remember disliking the ride, but I couldn't remember why. And now I know why. It has no plot, hardly any animatronics, and the video screens seem like a lazy overlay of a pre-existing attraction. The aquarium at the exit is far more enjoyable than the ride. 3 out of 10 The whole ride just feels sloppy in my opinion. There was something weirdly satisfying seeing a manatee eat a hunk of lettuce. Epcot is a park of retrofits. Another example of this is Journey into Imagination with Figment. I don't remember the original version, but this one is WAY better than that abomination that was missing Figment. 7 out of 10 If you love Figment, you'll love this ride. If you hate Figment, you're in for a bad time. A very bad time. Oh crap. Literally. Gran Fiesta Tour is yet another retrofit. This one feels just as sloppy as the Seas, but I like this one more. It's probably because I'm a Donald Duck fan and because El Rio del Tiempo was my most hated ride at Disney as a kid. That ride was incredibly boring. 5 out of 10 Universal would shed a tear at all the screens. But at least it has these nice animatronics at the end for variety. At the end of the night, I was torn whether or not to ride Frozen Ever After with minimal wait or watch the temporary Epcot Forever. And through a stroke of luck, I was able to experience both. Frozen Ever After had a full queue, but it only took about 12 minutes without any FastPasses. I couldn't believe how fast that line moves without any FastPasses at play. And unlike the other overlays, this one didn't feel cheap and it is a dramatic improvement over the original. 9 out of 10 As for Epcot Forever, I wasn't a fan. The pyrotechnic kites were absolute eye candy, but the music selection was suspect. It was an interesting choice to have the music sung by a choir of kids and the "Whole New World" finale seemed out-of-place after a series of Epcot classics. Let it go if you still prefer the Maelstrom. It's never coming back. Flash forward to the next day and on the way to Magic Kingdom, I stopped at I made a pit stop at the Contemporary. It had been years since I had eaten a full-sized Mickey waffle and it was just as good as I remembered. After a Rise of the Resistance boarding pass, this is probably the best way to start a day at Disney World. At Magic Kingdom, my primary goal was to try the Hall of Presidents. Why? It's an attraction I have never gotten around to doing. I just had to see the Donald Trump animatronic that I had heard looked suspiciously like Hillary Clinton. I'm glad I did it, but it definitely wasn't as engaging as the park's other attractions. One of these presidents is not like the other. Trump is wearing a tie. Magic Kingdom was slammed. With Splash Mountain down for refurbishment, my only other goal was to get a ride on Space Mountain. I was prepared to wait if needed, but I was able to pull a mid-afternoon Fastpass. This allowed me to kill time watching the parade and getting photos with my two favorite chipmunks. It's a sad day at the Magic Kingdom when Splash Mountain is closed. But one day it'll splash again. Dale wishes I was wearing his hat instead of Slinky's. I love their western outfits. I don't think I had seen the Festival of Fantasy Parade since 2015. I'm going to have nightmares. As for Space Mountain, it reinforced why the one at Magic Kingdom is my favorite. This one has some serious airtime and the inline seating allows for some tight maneuvers. 8.5 out of 10 I can't wait for Tron. Until then, I'll ride through space getting airtime. I ended the day at Animal Kingdom. And the target here was the Festival of the Lion King. And it was every bit as good as I remembered. The music, choreography, and stunts make for a memorable show. It's definitely one of the best live shows at any theme park. I then entered into Pandora. I was able to grab a Na'vi River Journey FastPass to come face to face with the incredible Shaman of Songs animatronic again, but the highlight was undoubtedly Flight of Passage. I hopped in line right before closing and waited approximately an hour for one of the best dark rides in the world. The visuals combined with the range of motion is incredibly immersive. 10 out of 10 I know the floating mountains get all the attention, but feast your eyes on this marvel... The Pandora Penis as it's blowing it's load!

I agree. You fly by it so quickly that I don't notice a difference between the disco yeti and moving yeti.

^ Blizzard Beach would have been untouchable when it opened, but I don't think they've added anything new since. I hadn't heard of Xel Ha, but that place looks very cool and unlike the other water parks out there.

Fun Spot isn't the only contestant remaining, updating my list from Saturday these parks still remain open. - Belmont Park - Fun Spot America - Galveston Island Pleasure Pier - Kemah Boardwalk - Scandia (Sacramento) - Wildlife World

Looks like Disney is halting construction projects with groups of 10 or more. So if it takes 10 or more people to fix a yeti, the pipe dream is put on hold yet again. https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2020/03/17/breaking-walt-disney-world-shuts-down-all.html

Thanks!

I know RMC elements often have weird names, but I have to ask, does anyone know why that double down is named the Asian Camelback?

^ Some would say it was a sweet addition.

Belmont Park The Bumper Cars were renamed the Overdrive Bumper Cars. The Magical Mystery Mirror Maze has been removed. The Tilt-a-Whirl had the cars completely rethemed to ice cream cones. The park added the Xanadu 7D Theater and Zero Gravity family drop tower. SeaWorld San Diego Journey to Atlantis was repainted. Here are some shots of the missing Emperor (under construction), Tidal Twister (never open for me), and Skytower. Believe, Blue Horizons, Cirque de la Mer, and Wild Arctic have closed. Below are some shots from Dolphin Days and the new Orca Encounter.

Considering SFNE, Great Escape, and Quassy upgraded from their wipeouts/trabants to the outward facing models, I wouldn't be surprised if Lake Compounce did the same even though it wouldn't be a flashy new addition.

^ I agree Tall Timber Splash is sort of redundant now with the water park. Although I wouldn't be surprised if their next big dry park addition goes on the other side of the park where the river rapids ride was supposed to go.

They didn't necessarily say the announcement was good? Maybe they're just going to announce a delayed opening like every other park. All kidding aside, I'd love to see this park finally capitalize on their potential, but there's a reason I haven't gone back here in over a decade.

Considering the success of Castaway Island, I have a feeling their next addition may also go to the water park. I would prefer the dry park, but I can't deny how popular the water park was.

Wipeout wasn't discussed, but I know that ride is probably on its last legs.

One smaller addition I'd love to see at this park (and Canobie as well) is a looping flat ride. Both parks could really use one to diversify their collection.

^ I haven't been to Volcano Bay. I was planning on going this trip but decided against it when I saw the water coaster down for maintenance.