robbalvey Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) ^If anything, I would almost compare White Lightning to El Toro at Freizeitpark Plohn in terms of being a tiny little coaster for a small park. I hardly think GCI is opening up new markets with this one, they've been working with small parks for quite some time. I'm not sure I'd actually call Plohn a "small park" - I mean, sure, while it's no Six Flags or anything, but it's on par with a park like Tripsdrill, Fort Fun, or many of those other European parks which cover quite a bit of acreage with a wide variety of attractions. http://www.freizeitpark-plohn.de/de_DE/Themen/Attraktionen.html Sure, it's "small" in the sense that it doesn't have a lot of big rides, it's family owned, and has attraction geared mostly for families, but Plohn is probably the size of most Legoland parks. Edited May 17, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick210 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Actually the "Big Fun" concept was designed for Fun Spot USA in Kissimmee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Actually the "Big Fun" concept was designed for Fun Spot USA in Kissimmee. Aha! So there was a bit of truth to that rumor! Thanks for clearing that up Patrick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 According to Fun Spot's face book page it looks like Freedom Flyer is scheduled to open to the public today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewRnR Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 ^Thanks for the heads up - think I'll stop by on the way home from work today and redeem my annual pass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis77 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Freedom Flyer is now open to the public and with all fingers crossed White Lightning will be ready by next week!! A HUGE thanks to Robb and all those that came out last week to film on Freedom Flyer! We look forward to seeing you guys again Monday morning for White Lightning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchomp83 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Awesome to hear that Freedom Flyer is open! Will be heading out shortly with some people to ride it and hopefully catch some more White Lightning testing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) I might have just gotten to do something kinda cool! Who would like to see the video this still comes from? If you do, click this link and share this photo: Edited May 18, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Oooh Yes !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Omg! 90 degree porn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Oooooo! Oooooooo! Oooooooo! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Then click this link and share this photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Just shared the photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Awwwww! That's not fair. You know I am 47 days FB sober. I get my 50 day chip on Monday. Damn it! Now I have to rely on the masses to decide my fate. Guy "But alas, I will not succumb. I will leave my Fun Spot fate in your capable hands TPR/FB America." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Here 'ya go! White Lightning test run POV! What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 The Phoenix's precious double-double... It looks like a fantastic little ride. More small GCIs please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Now that is some darn fine coaster porn! Drooool ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 That looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick210 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Great job on the video, Rob. I got to ride it this evening. Twice in the front and twice in the back. What a great ride! I loved every second. Never a dull moment, super fast and super smooth. Great views, perfect ride, tons of fun. I wanted to ride it over and over, and I'm picky. You will love this ride! Thanks GCI, total homerun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCTbrony Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Holy airtime Batman! Also, just like Gold Striker and many other GCIs, this thing HAULS to the end. (I still can't get over how cute little GCIs look) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Family coaster my a$$! Looks incredible...anyone know the price of White Lightning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peytonsgirl83 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 WOW!!! Must have an East Coast Bash for this...please and thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinch1313 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 This coaster looks incredible!! It really hauls through the layout. I cannot wait to ride this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Pics looked awesome but the POV is even better. What a sick lil ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamez Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 That looks amazing. How much for one of these in my backyard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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