robbalvey Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 ^ They actually did say they were expecting to soft open a few days prior, but like anything else, don't count on it, but if it happens, that would be very lucky for you!
HowieP Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 I am looking forward to this. I have some plans to go to California this year but next year, Florida 2014, Fun Spot Orlando, oh yeah! Besides that, I still need to get the bad taste of Gwazi (pre-millennium flyers) out of my mouth, so here's hoping that White Lightning will be one of the good GCI's!
scubaski Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Looks like they done a lot since I was there in December. Really looking forward for somemore coasters to ride in Orlando.
jray21 Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Looks really good and like everything is coming along very well.
Xmeister Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 I wish this expansion would've happened before my College Program. Then I would've had some GCI wood just a short I Ride Trolley ride away from Chatham Square!!! Oh well, more reason to go back I suppose. But in all seriousness this looks fantastic and I can only imagine that it might be a taste of whats to come for Fun Spot. I love this trend towards smaller, airtime focused woodies. I mean, look at how great of a ride Wooden Warrior is and it's so tiny!!! Maybe an FEC like Scandia in SoCal will pick one of these rides up. I think Scandia Screamer is past it's prime. Heck if they could find a way to fit it in (they won't) this would be a great new attraction for Belmont Park or Pacific Park.
Geauga Dog Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Just out of curiosity is the Skycoaster a brand new one or is it the big one that used to be at MGM Grand Adventures in Vegas that was listed for sale for a long time? I believe the MGM ride was a 250-foot model.
Erik Johnson Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Fun Spot is going to be the most impressive FEC after all of this is finished.
crazydaveh Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Looks like I'll have to head to Fun Spot this summer! I'm psyched that SFOG's Wheelie will be here in Otown now!
Coaster Curt Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 I just can't believe how much stuff they are packing into such a small footprint...........won't take too many people and I think it will feel pretty crowded.
cfc Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 It looks like Fun Spot is offering a much better alternative to hitting Old Town in the evening--looking forward to checking it all out later this year.
robbalvey Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 ^^ I really don't think this will be an issue. Looking at their Kissimmee locations, and that park also has a ton of stuff, it never feels cramped or over crowded.
Coaster Curt Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 ^ Well that is a good thing, if I ever get down to Florida to take in the parks I will have to make sure to stop off at Fun Spot and give that wood a try.
Chittlins Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 This place just feels like it would have been a great retirement home for a shuttle loop. Hope this is successful and can't wait to see what they have planned for other land.
mr_teisco_delrey Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Robb, Can a tall person over 6' 4" ride the Junior suspended, or is it like the one a Kings Island? I can't even credit whore the older Juniors because of my height That GCI is going to look sweet. Can't wait to try it.
robbalvey Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Robb, Can a tall person over 6' 4" ride the Junior suspended, or is it like the one a Kings Island? They haven't released any height restrictions yet. I'm assuming it's the newer restraints that will allow for shorter kids to be able to ride, but I'd say it's doubtful that Vekoma has extended the maximum height restriction. As a rule of thumb, I'd say that if you can't ride the current installations, you should expect not to be able to ride this one, but in the off chance you can, it would be a nice surprise!
thrillrider Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Thank you for the update. We will be in the area in the end of june, and this is on the list of must do's. Not only will this be open for us, but transformers, and sea worlds new attraction will also be open.
grinch1313 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 The expansion is looking great so far. I can't wait to get up there in June and ride White Lightning!
Patrick210 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 More Freedom Flyer is up today. The structure was built by Chance Rides in Wichita, Kansas. Trains are from Vekoma. The 250' SkyCoaster is scheduled to be raised this Saturday. Freedom Flyer
robbalvey Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 More Freedom Flyer is up today. The structure was built by Chance Rides in Wichita, Kansas. Trains are from Vekoma. But the ride design is that of a Vekoma Junior Suspended, right? Thanks for posting the updated pic!
Skycoastin Steve Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Well I guess I don't have to do an update for a while. I suppose I'll drop back in when more of White Lightning goes up!
gforce1994 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Are you sure that this is a clone of Kavasten? It seems a bit smaller.
ernierocker Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 ^It's the same model. The difference in track length is negligible.
SuperShawn Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks for the update Robb. I missed the announcement and didn't even realize they were building a suspended family coaster along with the wooden one.
disneyfan1313 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 This is exciting! I hope this will do a little to help "revitalize" that end of I-Drive - it needs a little more of a draw outside of the outlets.
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