ernierocker Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 That ride really does appear to pack quite a punch! Love the double up, double down there on the return run. Anybody want to argue that this ride isn't going to be a GCI now??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Anybody want to argue that this ride isn't going to be a GCI now??? I was just going to say, this roller coaster looks more like a Gravity Group coaster like Wooden Warrior + Twister. I will admit that this does look like a really fun coaster. I doubt it will bust into many people's Top 5's or Top 10's, but it sure will keep you laughing the whole ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 ^Yeah, it is definitely a variation from GCI's style. My comment was more directed at the posters that weren't convinced this was GCI even after someone from Fun Spot officially confirmed it was GCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 The waterpark took a budget hit I think. Could there be any reason at this late of date to have "place holders" for the waterpark. That is a very big downgrade, it's completely off my radar if that's what they are building. It might work fine for them but anything interesting about the original plan is gone. Maybe Splashtacular lost interest in the project. The coaster looks like a lot of fun. I hope people ride it, The Hurricane seemed to always be empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 So I drove by Fun Spot today to see if anything was happening in the way of construction, and there really wasn't much. There are tons of stakes in the ground marking the layout of the GCI, and it pretty much looks like it runs parallel to the road all the way to the end of the property and back. They were taking core samples of the ground, however, and they had some trucks parked next to the field. So hopefully we see some land clearing beginning soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBoilermaker14 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 This park sounds like a little awesome park! With the addition off a CS makes it double awesome If I ever get back to Disney World,mabye I`ll go here one of the days were not at Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 ^^ Thanks for stopping by, that saves me a trip. I hope the core samples were good, always an iffy prospect around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulm12 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Does anyone else see this new GCI having a generous amount of airtime for its size? I'm speculating the ride goes around 44-5 MPH and is about 2300-2500 feet long. It sure looks awesome though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robbalvey Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Very exciting news everyone! Today, we were sent some official news from Fun Spot Action Park about their new GCI woodie! Check it out.... Dear Robb, In the past you have been kind enough to help Fun Spot get the word out about a number of different events or new attractions we have. We wanted to thank you by providing you information about one of our new roller coasters before it becomes public. Initially, the wooden (with steel supports) coaster that GCI was building for us was going to be “family Friendly’ and unique to Central Florida because of it’s wooden ride. However, as finances have permitted, we can develop a more challenging and thrilling coaster experience than we first planned on. Below are some details about the new coaster and attached are 4 drawings of what GCI is presently building. This stills fits in with the Master Plan approved in March by the City Of Orlando. This coaster will be part of Rebranding to Fun Spot America, with a Vekoma steel suspension coaster and a 250 foot SkyCoaster, plus other family themed rides. The Grand Reopening will take place in February or March of 2013. This wood coaster will be called “White Lighting” and on clear night, you will see Moon shine off the steel struts. White Lighting will run parallel to two streets; Grand National and Touchstone. White Lightning Stats: Length= 2000ft Height= 75ft Max Speed= 48mph Max drop= 58degress (world record coined “Claire Curve”) Max bank angle= 90degrees (world record coined “Ariel Dive”) Air time moments= apprx 18 Ride length= apprx 1:15min Rumored by International Coaster Experts to become “the BEST coaster ride in Central Florida, maybe the world!!!” Opening Feb 2013 I know am certainly looking forward to finally getting a quality wood coaster here in Orlando! What do you all think? Layout pictures: Edited May 28, 2012 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Wow! This may be my most anticipated GCI Ever!!!! It looks so different from their other coasters, I see quite a bit of airtime potential for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Do my eyes see a double-up-double-down?!? Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazywolf88 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) 2nd pic from the bottom: Do I see 90 DEGREES!! on that turnaround! Edit: 3rd pic from the top. Edited May 28, 2012 by crazywolf88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 That far turn-around looks amazing, and despite being a small-ish ride, the ride itself looks far better than most wooden coasters out there. This ride seems to push the smaller isn't always better to its limits, and the only other coaster that I think will be able to match this coaster is Timber Fall's Hellcat. Those of you in the Orlando area sure look like you'll be lucky to get this ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 An Out & Back GCI with traditional hills... B&M making coasters with force again. Schwarzkopf coasters getting resurrected next season. 2013 is looking like it's going to be a blockbuster year all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kidd Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 It's hard to tell for sure (looking at this on my phone at the moment) but is that a 90 degree bank on the hill right after the first drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 That layout looks wicked. Do my eyes see a double-up-double-down?!? Very nice! Just what I want to see in a wooden coaster design. It looks amazing and I hope it delivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 This thing looks great. I'm happy to see more of these small "family" wooden coasters that still pack a punch. They're great looking. And that turnaround is gorgeous. Maybe I'll be able to get to Fun Spot and check it out when I'm (hopefully) in Orlando after New Years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddytheviper Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 It's beautiful... Whilst i'm not typically a fan of out and back coasters, this just looks phenomenal and will be brilliant for Florida. Good on Fun Spot for really pushing the boundaries with this one. Here's hoping this coaster can really set this place on the map and rejuvenate the otherwise dying area of International Drive. Cannot wait, it looks an total airtime beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Very nice! Looks like this thing will be tons of fun. Now, I've just gotta move my butt down to Orlando! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 This thing looks badass for such a small coaster. I can imagine this thing having some crazy airtime over every hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 That looks incredible! Its amazing how different the ride looks from the final two photos to the first two photos. The first two make it look like a CCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticmrmatthew Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Next time I go to Orlando I will have to visit this. It looks amazing! I mean look at that double down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 That looks pretty amazing and a unique design for GCI. It makes me excited for the official word on the GCI that's supposed to be headed our way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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