jray21 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I would also love to see a Sally Corp shooting dark ride! If not that, I think that park would be great for a first in America Megalite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastergenius250 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Volare anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Volare anyone? The less Volares there are in the world, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastergenius250 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 JK! Although I have never ridden one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I would expect something like a Zierer Tivoli, MACK rides wild mouse, or a Vekoma Boomerang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I would love to see them put up the screaming swings that I believe are sitting in the back lot behind the coaster. At least that's what was supposed to be in at one time, I think, and it looks like the parts are there. That would make for a really well rounded park IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Fun Spot Owner John Arie shares person of the year award @ Golden Ticket Awards Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I would love to see them put up the screaming swings that I believe are sitting in the back lot behind the coaster. At least that's what was supposed to be in at one time, I think, and it looks like the parts are there. That would make for a really well rounded park IMO. I believe that's supposed to be part of a future "phase", and it would go into the space next to the Enterprise/Wheelie. In addition, I believe the park plans to put another flat in the corner near White Lightning's first drop. It almost looks as though they could put in another one next to its station as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Quick question...Im gonna be back in orlando next wed thru sun. Is there a "better" day to visit the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Quick question...Im gonna be back in orlando next wed thru sun. Is there a "better" day to visit the park? Friday and Saturday nights are the most busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks! Looks like thursday night it is! And if the park is listening...White lightning is finally bring me to the park...THanks for adding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Looks like a fun little park. Sadly the coasters were still under construction when I visited this Feb. So have to ride those next time in Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 KidTums rode her first GCI woodie today! She loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapesLie Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 YAY! I bet this must be really exciting for you Robb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Good for KT! White Lightning is a fun ride and very family friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackdude101 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I visited that park for the first time back in June after the new expansion opened. It's an acceptable little park and it's actually pretty unusual to have a conventional, mid-sized amusement park here in Florida. Of course, Freedom Flyer was good and White Lightning was breathe-taking. Unfortunately, I foresee Fun Spot America becoming the go-to park for the lowest-common-denominator people visiting Orlando just because of its low-price tickets and free parking. I hope that doesn't happen, but the deck is stacked against the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Joe Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Congrats to KT! This picture is fantastic! What's her next GCI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 ^Good question! I don't know, cause height restriction wise it would be one of the European ones but we may not make it back to those till she's already 48" then it could be any of the ones here in the states! Hoping to stretch her to 48" by this summers trips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Unfortunately, I foresee Fun Spot America becoming the go-to park for the lowest-common-denominator people visiting Orlando just because of its low-price tickets and free parking. I hope that doesn't happen, but the deck is stacked against the park. You're also forgetting that Orlando has a VERY big population of "locals" and this park attracts a lot of non-tourist business. They do a TON of "birthday parties" every week, and I believe most of them are local families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 No one is going to board an airplane and fly to Orlando to go to Fun Spot because it is half the price of the big themers. No one. The "lowest common denominator" types are already entering the gates of Disney/Universal/Sea World parks. Have you not seen all the scooter people at any point in the last 20 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackdude101 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 No one is going to board an airplane and fly to Orlando to go to Fun Spot because it is half the price of the big themers. No one. Correct, but I was thinking about those that live within driving distance of Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Well, then that's the point of the park. For christ sakes, they operate two absurdly garish amusement parks consisting largely of barely altered bits and pieces acquired from other failed ventures in the Central Florida area and advertise with intentionally low rent commercials. If it worries you that people might emerge from their trailer parks and head towards I-Drive for a night at Fun Spot, well, too bad? Move somewhere with fewer trailer parks than Central Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVicesAndVirtues Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Have any of the nay-sayers been to Fun Spot America since it opened? None of these supposed themes fit the atmosphere or appearance of that park. During the visits that I've made, the guest base is a mix of everyone like you'd expect from any other Orlando park and the atmosphere has always been very safe and family-friendly. I wish some Six Flags parks had as great of an atmosphere as this park has. I've seen more line-cutting, littering, and general ridiculousness at the major chains across the country than at either Fun Spot Park. I know that the commercials are kind of cheesy sometimes but it's obvious that they do what they can with the budget that they have. It's actually pretty impressive that this family-run company can survive and grow in the already saturated Orlando market with tons of after-hours stuff to do. The fact that they just expanded this park and built a GCI wooden coaster shows that they're serious about doing as much as they can with their budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I know that the commercials are kind of cheesy sometimes but it's obvious that they do what they can with the budget that they have. And also, when you are fighting for dollars in a place like Orlando, you HAVE to make yourself stand out and be memorable, even if the commercials are cheesy and annoying. I mean, when other people in the Orlando area know EXACTLY what you are referring to when someone says "IT'S HUUUUUUGE" then the park has done something right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFEV Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 ^ The 3 things I miss about TV in Orlando? Commercials for Appliance Direct, Family Auto Mart, and Fun Spot! (note....if, after 5 years living away from O-Town, I still remember these commercials, know the great slogans, and - most important - know the businesses? That means these types of "down-home" commercials can and do WORK!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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