MindbenderManiac Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Always stop at one of the Fun Spots while in Orlando, and especially love Fun Spot Orlando since they have "my" Wheelie! I am heading down next weekend and am thinking about buying a season pass since they are so cheap. What are all the perks if the pass? What are "Bring a friend free months?" Someone told me if you bought a SP during their Black Friday sale which ends today you get three bring a friend free passes. Anybody know more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Considering that the normal price of an all-day pass is $41 USD, $25 USD is a heck of a bargain. That's cheaper than three rides on the coasters priced individually. You'll only see that price on Monday though, "cyber monday" is the last day of the US post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend. Thanks for this, I'll be down there next year and now I'll easily ride white lighting as much as I possibly can one night lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Is the Paratrooper ride cycle even crazier than the one at Knoebels? So much crazier. I swear it almost goes upside down Funny you would say that! Years ago, probably around 1987 (!!!) at a carnival in a Chicago suburb, they had a super frightening Paratrooper. It was positioned nearly hanging over a road. It went SO FAST I think we were going past 90 degrees. Then it went backwards. I've never seen anything like it since! Ah, the 80s. Fun Spot looks like such a great place, I gotta get out there. And they will have a sky ride!? Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 If I get a one day fun spot pass, would it work for both locations, or just one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Fox Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 If I get a one day fun spot pass, would it work for both locations, or just one? It's something like $10 extra to upgrade it to be good for both parks. Definitely worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 If I get a one day fun spot pass, would it work for both locations, or just one? It's something like $10 extra to upgrade it to be good for both parks. Definitely worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) Fun Spot America is adding a new Wooden Roller Coaster for the summer 2017 KISSIMMEE, FL--(Marketwired - December 08, 2016) - Today we are excited to announce our HUGE deal with The Gravity Group, an American based company out of Cincinnati, Ohio. As part of the deal The Gravity Group will custom design a new Roller Coaster that will be built for Fun Spot America's Kissimmee,Florida location. John Arie Jr, Fun Spot America's CEO stated, "This is HUGE news not just for us but the city of Kissimmee as this will be the only wooden roller coaster in the southeast United States that will feature a 360 degree barrel roll . This roller coaster will be completely unique and thrilling, we have worked tirelessly with the Gravity Group to design a ride that will be a must ride coaster for any thrill seeker and coaster enthusiast,definitely bucket list worthy. We are still working through the Theming,naming rights and sponsorship opportunities but with over Two million visitors to our parks each year we do expect to move forward quickly on these opportunities. This is HUGE news for all of us in this community as we all continue to raise the bar and level of expectations when guests visit our city. Let's Make America Fun Again!" Fun Spot America will be making an investment of $6 Million dollars for this new addition. This project will add 50 new jobs to the local economy during construction. Fun Spot America will also add an additional 20 new full time positions once the new Roller Coaster opens in the summer of 2017. Ride Specifications: Track Length: 2256 feet Lift Height: 82 feet First Drop: 80.5 feet Maximum Bank Angle: 115 degrees 11 different air times Top Speed: 48.5 MPH Fun Spot America Theme Parks are Central Florida's only family owned theme parks, with two locations Orlando and Kissimmee. John Arie, Sr., owner and founder of the Fun-n-Wheels attraction in 1978 then developed and expanded the property into Fun Spot America Theme Parks. Fun Spot America Theme Parks features unique patented multi-leveled go-kart tracks, Arcades, Roller Coasters, Family, Kiddie, and Thrill Rides. It is home to the largest arch (Orlando - 250 ft.) and tallest (Kissimmee - 300 ft.) SkyCoasters in the world. It has Orlando's only wooden roller coaster (White Lightning). Fun Spot America Theme Parks currently employs approximately 500 employees. http://m.marketwired.com/news_room/Itemid2Release?id=11G122513-001 Edited December 8, 2016 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 After a long and tiring wait, Florida finally got a Gravity Group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Odd that this says it is going to the Kissimmee location as opposed to the Orlando location. Either way - good for them and it would be great to have a Gravity Group woodie near me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Sounds great, all though a little ambitious to have it up and running by summer. I'm gonna guess that it's location will be in the field across from the paratrooper ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geek Mojo Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Awesome! Another coaster added to the very short 2017 list. Can't wait to visit this Kissimmee Fun Spot...I really enjoyed the one in Orlando with White Lightning. This Gravity Group coaster with 360 degree barrell roll sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Fun Spot, do you know that I love you? Because I love you. Odd that this says it is going to the Kissimmee location as opposed to the Orlando location. Kind of, but they're investing pretty heavily in that park (and in Old Town) right now so it makes sense to me. Right now the only thing drawing me to that park is the Sky Coaster but with the addition of this ride it makes that 2 park ticket much more tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 YES! So glad I renewed my season pass for 2017 (not to mention the $64.50 price cannot be beat!) Huge congrats to the FUN SPOT gang! I predict this will open BEFORE Avatar land! (Or at least Rivers of Light!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Was about to add a post with the YouTube video, but I saw Robb was lurking in the thread. Glad I waited. Welp, that tears it. If I get a full-time job in Orlando I'm getting a season pass to the Fun Spot parks. Who needs Pandora when you have what looks like it could end up being one of the best wooden roller coasters in the United States? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotanicalStig Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 This looks really awesome! I've never been to the kissimmee location but I guess I'll have to make the stop next time I return! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 This looks really awesome! I've never been to the kissimmee location but I guess I'll have to make the stop next time I return! I like the Orlando location better (though this will tip the scales a little), but this location has absolutely sick Go Kart tracks and the Sky Coaster has to be seen to be believed. It's worth the stop just for the Sky Coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Best coaster in Florida. Calling it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Summer! Why can't it open in March? My 100th credit will be at one of the Fun Spots and I don't want it to be that mouse or a kiddy coaster at either location. At least I'll be able to see construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 So what's the deal with the Screaming Swing? Do we have any idea if they're moving it or removing it? Given the ride's location and the rendering it seems like it won't stay in it's current location... to be fair though, this may have already been addressed but I don't pay too much attention to the goings-on at the Kissimmee location because (let's be honest), who really does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisLuv Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Waiting on a park to get that and the shuttle feature like ZDT's all in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Holy Cow, didn't see that coming. A major coaster is what the Kissimmee location needed. Now it's time for the Orlando location to get an adult steel coaster. This coaster looks soooo cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 ^ Weren't we speculating that they would be getting a Chance Hyper GT-X based on that artwork of the expansion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry M Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I might get some hate for this, but that is the worst NL2 recreation of a ride I have ever seen a park OFFICIALLY churn out to show case their coaster. A frankly f**ked up lift hill and a curvy break run and station. Also talk about head choppers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Very, very good addition! I certainly didn't see it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physical Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I might get some hate for this, but that is the worst NL2 recreation of a ride I have ever seen a park OFFICIALLY churn out to show case their coaster. A frankly f**ked up lift hill and a curvy break run and station. Also talk about head choppers... I don't want to poo-poo on the park or the person that made the sim, but I agree completely. Lots of rookie mistakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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