Rai Fox Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Looks like that little coaster is going to be able to compete with rides twice its size! It's awesome to what Fun Spot's turning into; I really can not wait to get back there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Fun Spot has two big winners. The Skycoaster is a no-way-in-hell for me but the new coasters are pretty high on my list despite being geared towards families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberskara Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Had a lot of fun hanging out at the park for a couple of hours last night. Each time we go, I am more and more impressed with how nice the expansion is and how quickly everything is coming along. While many enthusiasts have been riding Iron Rattler, GateKeeper and Outlaw Run these last few weeks, nothing can compare to the soft-opening of a Junior Vekoma! Seriously it was a really fun little ride with an interesting layout and some surprising moments. The pricetag for one lap is pretty steep at $9 a pop. What else is there to do while standing around waiting for WL to test than to beg the GCI guys to let you climb in their box? Robb was able to mount his cameras on multiple parts of the train. Lucky riders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I would be careful posting a picture like that...it's like porn to 75% of the people on this board!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I am so glad I bought my FunSpot season pass in November! $50 for the year! Woo hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterShady Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Had so much fun last Monday with everyone! Got a lot of laps in on Flyer, Rip Tide, and even the GoKarts. Had to leave an hour early sadly but looking forward to more in a couple days. Just a question Robb, as long as we were there for pretty much all the filming on the first one, we are still good for this coming Monday, right? Same times? I hated having to leave for work at 4:20 and miss out on the group shot on top of the Skycoaster building. -Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 ^ Yep! Gonna send out an email to everyone on the list today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Any update for the height limits on both coasters? And the price for them and the rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdog98z Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 So should all the rides be open next saturday?(5/25) I'm thinking about going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I've got my fingers crossed that they can get White Lightning opened by Mermorial day weekend, if so I know where I'll be spending my Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'm really impressed with that POV. I really liked the rear view and the side view. They were really cool shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Just checked out the POV video and that train really seems to haul through the course. I really like the little twisty section on the return trip right before the train turns right and towards the brake run. That's supposed to be a ninety dregree bank on the turnaround? It didn't look like it but neither does the ones on Gravity Group's coasters when you ride them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick210 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I think I qualify for the first to be addicted to the White Lightning. Yesterday evening GCI wanted to log some laps on the trains, so I went along for the ride. I now have 35 runs, 25 of them in a row. The more I rode, the more I liked it. You literally float through the right bank at the bottom of the drop. What a great ride! Inspection today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan1127 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I think I qualify for the first to be addicted to the White Lightning. Yesterday evening GCI wanted to log some laps on the trains, so I went along for the ride. I now have 35 runs, 25 of them in a row. The more I rode, the more I liked it. You literally float through the right bank at the bottom of the drop. What a great ride! Inspection today! Great to hear! (I agree wholeheartedly!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Fox Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I think I qualify for the first to be addicted to the White Lightning. Yesterday evening GCI wanted to log some laps on the trains, so I went along for the ride. I now have 35 runs, 25 of them in a row. The more I rode, the more I liked it. You literally float through the right bank at the bottom of the drop. What a great ride! Inspection today! Sounds great! Why is Florida so faaaaaar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Got to ride it a bunch at the film shoot today, very fun ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 If not already planned, might have to sneak over there in October. Both look like fun rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I am sure there is an unlimited ride all day band for the rides there. Any know how much it costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I am sure there is an unlimited ride all day band for the rides there. Any know how much it costs? Wristbands are $39.95 for the day, but they have deals all the time apparently. I do know that on their big "opening day" event on June 8, wristbands will be $10 if you purchase one between 10-12 a.m. I just went ahead and bought a season pass, figured I would be visiting enough in the next year to get my money's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) TPR took about 25ish laps today! Each one of them full of speed and fun! We'll have some new video posted soon! But for now here's a couple of shots... Edited May 20, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazydaveh Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Great stuff! This coasters looks like a fast fun ride. Can't wait to see the BROLL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbt Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Did I miss something? I thought they were going to be using blue trains with the flames on the sides and front grill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick210 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 The trains aren't themed yet. The blue ones in the photos are some trains they had at their factory. The coloring had nothing to do with our project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Did I miss something? I thought they were going to be using blue trains with the flames on the sides and front grill? Those were just stock GCI trains on display at IAAPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberskara Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 First, congratulations to Fun Spot and GCI on a fabulous new coaster! This thing has something for everyone to love and will surely attract families, teens, spring breakers and of, course, enthusiasts. I feel lucky to live nearby. HUGE kudos to Robb, Elissa, Jake and Jack for their professional and in-depth coverage at today's shoot. The TPR Crew is the most knowledgeable, efficient, thorough and personable group I've come across in my professional life in the industry and personal experience as an "extra" on past shoots. These guys worked really, really hard all day long and should be proud of the time and effort they put into capturing still and b-roll shots. One last shout-out to all my fellow riders today...everyone was in good spirits so early in the morning and was really understanding about switching seats and the small amount of downtime we experienced. Way to represent! All in all a really great day for the park, GCI, TPR and, well, me . Now, for a nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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