chargersmichael Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I can't wait to ride this addition! Is this a temporary or permanent attraction? It is placed half on the pavement and half on the grass...it seems a bit out of place to be permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlahBlahson Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 ^It's more of a family-boardwalk type of amusement park (a super nice one), so though it's not imbed in concrete the ride is a long term addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 One thing I've noticed with Funspot is that they install something and try to determine if it's the right place to go. If then it is they make it more perm. But to me, that's half the fun of the place, things are always in flux and there's always something different about the place. little tweeks here and there. To me it's the perfect spot to go, right between the two coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Is this a temporary or permanent attraction? It is placed half on the pavement and half on the grass...it seems a bit out of place to be permanent. ^It's more of a family-boardwalk type of amusement park (a super nice one), so though it's not imbed in concrete the ride is a long term addition. To add some context to this, some of Knoebels' attractions are trailer-mounted but have existed in the exact same spot for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'm not a huge flat ride fan but this looks like something I'd try, looks like the right amount of fun without being crazy disorienting. Fun Spot is always a great spot to stop in and kill a few hours whenever I'm in town and it's great to see them expanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 The filming of the new Air Race was a lot of fun. I never realized how different each spin on this ride could be so different. It really is affected by weight and weight distribution. I did fine for the first 4 rides and then for the fifth my partner and I switched cars and positions. All I can say is that ride #5 in a row sorta did me in. We felt as if we were on a pinwheel. Great fun but , Oh boy did I need a break! It's a good thing it's not going to a SF park! They would make sure to balance it out so that it's as extreme as a normal swing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 That's what I love about FunSpot. Its all about how much fun you can have. It's my go to park for fun and silly times. I really do have a lot of fun there, always ! goofy time now - " Its Huuuge "! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 This place has really grown since my last visit to Orlando. I will definitely be stopping by next time I visit, which is hopefully soon! Also, what do you guys think of the rumor that Screamscape posted about Fun Spot getting a Chance GTX coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 ^It would be a great addition! Hope it's a true rumor, but at the minute it is just a rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hopefully Gatorland Express is real, because I'd love to see these coasters pop up in more parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Sad news, everyone: Park News - (12/18/14) Awhile back we had heard a rumor that one of the Fun Spot parks in the Orlando area may have purchased a new Chance Hyper GTX coaster, but after giving our spies some time to track down this rumor, this lead seems to be turning up false. While Fun Spot could very well have been looking into one, our sources report that Chance has not sold another one of these coasters that will open for the 2015 season anywhere. (Screamscape) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 ^It's not sad news as it was never news or real to begin with. Remember, you have to take things you read on the internet (especially on RUMOR sites) with a mountain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Adventureland on LI in NY took out their SDC Hurricane, and they said it was going to a park in Florida, but we have yet to see it... It could be a nice addition to Fun Spot, and given its small footprint, works quite well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Adventureland on LI in NY took out their SDC Hurricane, and they said it was going to a park in Florida, but we have yet to see it... It could be a nice addition to Fun Spot, and given its small footprint, works quite well... Already accounted for. http://rcdb.com/12395.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Skyline opened up their first attraction at Fun Spot last week: Park News - (12/22/14) Skyline Attraction opened their first Strike-U-Up game/attraction at Fun Spot America’s Kissimmee location late last week. http://screamscape.com/html/fun_spot.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 That's great! I didn't know that Skyline had any buyers for this. The concept looks like it has some wonderful potential, from what I saw at IAAPA. Has anyone from this site tried it out? I would love to hear how it is, just because it is an interesting concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Has anyone from this site tried it out? I would love to hear how it is, just because it is an interesting concept. I'm insanely competitive, so I had an absolute blast trying it out, both ways. When I rode in the seat, I really didn't care about the view at the top because I was too busy barking at my buddy to not mess up playing the game. So much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Skyline opened up their first attraction at Fun Spot last week:Park News - (12/22/14) Skyline Attraction opened their first Strike-U-Up game/attraction at Fun Spot America’s Kissimmee location late last week. [attachment=0]2014_1221_FunSpotK_StrikeUUP.jpg[/attachment] http://screamscape.com/html/fun_spot.htm It's a good fit for a park like Fun Spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'll be very curious to go check it out to see how the park is operating it. I think the most confusing thing about it is what it actually is. Is it a game? Is it a ride? I realize it's designed to be both, but that also creates an interesting dilemma for a park. Who operates it? Does it operate like a ride where it's included on your wristband or is it a game where you pay for it? And does the rider pay more than the player? I may go down this week and see how it's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 ^That's a good question. Personally, I think I'd run it like a game and give prizes to the winning team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan1127 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 We've experimented with both separately, and we are now running it as a combination of the two. A wristband will get you on to ride or you can pay like a game with the ability to win a prize. This isn't necessarily how all operators will do it, nor necessarily how we'll continue to do it at Fun Spot, but it seems to be working out well right now. In all cases, it's been very popular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 ^ When you pay as a game, who pays? The rider or the player? Or a combination of the two. And if there are only two people playing, do they get a prize automatically? Or do they have to wait for another team to play? And what if that other team wants to "ride" and not "pay to play?" Sorry if it's so many questions, I'm just putting on my theme park operations hat and asking the same kind of questions I probably would have in the days when I worked in parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan1127 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 No need to apologize for asking questions. Frankly, it's helpful to see what people are asking about. Each rider/player team pays together, so only two payments are received per game in a two-tower setup. We have a "single player" game in the case that only one team is there to play and they don't want to sit around waiting for another (like with other games). The single player game operates more like a hi-striker, in that the striker has three chances to get the rider to the top in a single strike. As for mixes of paying customers and wrist bands, it has only happened a couple times. If the paying team wins, they get a prize, otherwise no prize is given out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwhee Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Does anyone know if the Gatorland attraction and if the sceeamin swing are still happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I get the newsletter from Funspot and in the last one they stated the gatorland thing is coming very soon. No word on the Screaming Swings. I really hope they do put them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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