robbalvey Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Here's a little Fun Spot Orlando update from today... We're told that Fun Spot Action Park in Orlando is expanding... So let's check it out! Fun Spot Orlando has a Paratrooper. ... They also have a Scrambler.... But we're going to ride the Ferris Wheel to see where the new expansion at Fun Spot Orlando is going to be built. This appears to be the plot of land for the Fun Spot expansion. Fun Spot Orlando announced a water park expansion and two roller coasters, one of them a woodie! Here's what Fun Spot Orlando looks like from above. And a look at the other side of Fun Spot Orlando. There appears to be parts of an S&S Screamin Swing in the parking lot. I'm assuming this was the Screamin Swing that used to be at Skull Kingdom? Got air compressors? Here's an interesting truck parked behind the park. Lazer maze perhaps? Probably not for the park, but still cool! And one final look at the proposed Fun Spot Orlando expansion area. Looking forward to it! Edited December 5, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Should be good! I still have not visited this park yet. This addition will get me to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousReed Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I can see either an Intamin 4th Dimension, an Intamin Halpipe, or a Skyloop coaster(Maurer Sohone's version or Premier's Version). By Premier's version I mean the new Superman ride coming to SFDK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 ^Considering they went with Big Fun and not a larger model from GCI, I'm assuming the other coaster won't be expensive either...and seeing as the three investments you mentioned are 8-10 million, I don't see they happening... I suspect it'll be either a kiddie or family coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Coaster Crew Fun Spot is getting a GCI!! I just got this on my phone as a tweet from coastercrew(aka in the loop) take this with a grain of salt, but Big Fun seems like it will happen here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Coaster CrewFun Spot is getting a GCI!! I just got this on my phone as a tweet from coastercrew(aka in the loop) take this with a grain of salt, but Big Fun seems like it will happen here! Well, absolutely nothing has been announced by either Fun Spot or GCI, so it's a little irresponsible for them to say that. Yes, I've heard the rumor, from more than one person, but we all know how "rumors" go. Having worked in this business as long as I have, I've seen a LOT of projects go through the concept phase, and that's it. One look at Shane's Amusement Attic will show you how many projects get "planned" but never happened. There's always lots of rumors, but before the shovels hit the dirt, a lot can change. I'm looking forward to whatever the new addition (especially since it's right down the street from me), so I'm hoping for the best! But we wouldn't ever tweet something like that until it's officially announced somewhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) They had someone from Fun Spot on the show tonight talking about the expansion. I didn't listen to the show yet, so I'm not sure what they said exactly, but it did come from someone at Fun Spot. Edited December 6, 2011 by deathbydinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) Oh, well, there you go then...Might have been nice for them to site a source though, like "On our show tonight, Fun Spot announced they are getting a GCI...." Seems like those guys could use a lesson in how to Tweet information, but, hey, what do I know? Right? At least you can count on us to get you some great photo updates since we live, like, 2 minutes away! Edited December 7, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 ^ I agree completely. In fact when I got the tweet I came here assuming it would be announced, but it wasn't hence the "take it with a grain of salt." I agree though that it was kinda weird considering there was zero source in the tweet. I don't even listen(regularly) anymore, but am too lazy to remove people I follow , and I occasionally listen to an episode if I am bored or can't sleep, so I follow them. Good news though... I never really think of this park in Florida, but this will pretty much be the best woodie in florida since DBH is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 GCI recently (November 15th) posted an animation of one of their coasters. Maybe this one could be the one ready for Fun Spot? If a mod can embedded the link, that would be great! It's not working for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 ^That is what we have been discussing for several pages now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 ^That is what we have been discussing for several pages now. Whoops! Didn't see it posted before. Just a little slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 A GCI coaster would be a pretty good fit for this park. Especially a Big Fun model, a somewhat small but fun and fast coaster. I would also like to see something like Kentucky Rumbler, but that might not quite fit in with the whole idea of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 From "In the Loop", Mark of Marketing said that it will be a "GCI, under 100', adjacent to the road, view-able from I-4, L-shaped matching the corner of the road". He also said that there will be tickets for only the coaster, so you can just go and ride the coaster and leave! The details start at 39:45 http://coastercrew.net/intheloop.php?page=play&file=4311 Actually, going back to my screen grab from that video, the specs are pretty much what was in that video. I wonder if that was Mark in the video as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVicesAndVirtues Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Awesome! I wonder what sort of layout we'll expect to see then. Just looking up the price tags on other GCI coasters of late, Prowler cost $8m, Apocalypse $10m, and Renegade $6.5m. Hopefully this doesn't mean too short of a layout. I also have to wonder if the "less than 100' " means 95 or 99 feet, or anywhere between 50-100 feet. ^btw, all Fun Spot attractions are pay-as-you-go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 From "In the Loop", Mark of Marketing said that it will be a "GCI, under 100', adjacent to the road, view-able from I-4, L-shaped matching the corner of the road". He also said that there will be tickets for only the coaster, so you can just go and ride the coaster and leave! That certainly doesn't describe a Big Fun coaster! Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I imagine we'll see something on a Big Fun scale, but catered to the park's needs - so hopefully a $3-4 million price tag, just with an L-shaped layout instead of an oval! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) ^^ No it doesn't! Well, being in Dr. Phillips, we're not far away, (took us about 5 minutes to get there when we did the photo update) so we'll be out there to get updates as soon as anything starts to happen! Very interested in this one. Edited December 7, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Yea, I really liked the video for the Big Fun coaster. Oh well, I will still come to Fun Spot again to ride this thing. And to enjoy another day there like I have before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriestofSyrinx Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Cool to see an FEC wanting to make a bigger splash among the behemoths in the area! A wooden coaster will put them head and shoulders above the competition who put in a Wacky Worm/ Wild Mouse... It doesnt look like a "Big Fun" but it sure looks like it will be Big Fun! Nick "Im going to Humor Hell for that one" Wells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Just something that came to mind, I'm all for Fun Spot expanding and buying a new wooden coaster, but I wonder if they looked into getting Dania Beach Hurricane instead. I mean, it's just sitting three hours away and was in really good shape on a flat pad of land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 ^Maybe 100 feet was a little higher than what they wanted or it takes up more room, being larger and more drawn out? It will be their first big coaster, and a 70-80 foot, smooth, new GCI does seem like a great thing to really get a park in the spotlight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Nice, a GCI?! *Schedules a trip to Florida next summer* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I love the fact that I'm moving to Orlando in two weeks and this is being built shortly thereafter. I knew there was a reason I was moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I am liking the sound of this so far. I am really considering getting a pass for Fun Spot to show em a little love. Club Orlando meet ups for marathoning a new woodie sounds like good fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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