Fun Spot America Discussion Thread

[Nrthwnd]

Took awhile, but BUMP!

 

Now shouldn't "New credit almost ready at Fun Spot Atlanta" be in this thread?

 

Just asking.

[tndank]

I wasn't sure if it went here of if this was just the Fl parks. Apologies if misplaced.

[Nrthwnd]

No worries. Listen, I respond to something, and then I usually find out that I already responded,

several pages back in the thread. My memory is getting more stupid, every year. Old age. Go figure.

 

https://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=76833

 

EDIT: By the way, the new little coaster looks great, I'm sure the klids will enjoy it. As for that mini-golf course,

Geez I wish we had something like that at Playland, instead of the bland-blah-bleah course they have, now.

Playland's Adventure Golf ~ Needs more trees. And water. And...everything else. Photo from PNE.

[larrygator]

I wasn't sure if it went here of if this was just the Fl parks. Apologies if misplaced.

 

It was not misplaced.

[bert425]

the Mini Golf at Fun Spot Atlanta looks amazing.

 

We didn't have enough time when there last year to play, but I did get a pic of of from the Ferris Wheel

 

(I'm back in ATL over Labor Day weekend, for Dragon*con, and we're already planning to spend that Monday at SFOG with a stop at Fun Spot to play mini golf)

[djcoastermark]

Just a quick reminder. If you are planning on going to any of the FunSpot Parks in Florida this year or until June of 2020, this is the weekend to buy your passes. This weekend only, on their anniversary weekend, you can buy a day pass for only 25 bucks ! ( and no hidden fees on the web site to buy) Just bought a bunch of passes for us. Good Deal.

[Canobie Coaster]

I noticed that RCDB now lists the old Viking Voyage coaster from Wild Adventures as being "In Storage" at Fun Spot Atlanta. Did I miss an announcement about this coaster or could it possibly just be a parts donor for their current Miler?

[larrygator]

I noticed that RCDB now lists the old Viking Voyage coaster from Wild Adventures as being "In Storage" at Fun Spot Atlanta. Did I miss an announcement about this coaster or could it possibly just be a parts donor for their current Miler?

 

Screamin Eagle is going to Fun Spot America in Kissimmee, also according to rcdb.

Edited June 12, 2019 by larrygator

[Canobie Coaster]

Thanks! Screamin' Eagle has some intense moments and I do like the coaster, so it'll be nice to have it at the Kissimmee location I go to more often.

[grsupercity]

Thanks! Screamin' Eagle has some intense moments and I do like the coaster, so it'll be nice to have it at the Kissimmee location I go to more often.

 

Where is it going? Hopefully they are not replacing rockstar

[coasterbill]

Personally I thought Screamin' Eagle was a pile of hot garbage but I guess if they throw it in that back section of Old Town it's a (slight) improvement over nothing.

[Canobie Coaster]

Thanks! Screamin' Eagle has some intense moments and I do like the coaster, so it'll be nice to have it at the Kissimmee location I go to more often.

 

Where is it going? Hopefully they are not replacing rockstar

 

I'm hoping it doesn't come at the expense of another ride since aI thought they had space by those random flat rides in back, but I'd take it over the Rockstar Coaster personally.

[djcoastermark]

^^ yeah, that whole back section of old town is so dang dead. It needs something more than the current tilt-a-whirl and a kiddie ride. Not that this coaster is a wow, but better than nothing. Hey, it is after all, the location of the removed Windstorm coaster.

[LegendLover]

I’m hoping Screamin’ Eagle goes into that back part of Old Town as well. I love both of those Miler coasters. I rode Viking Voyage at its original home and it was my favorite coaster at that park. Even though Screamin’ Eagle was half its size, I still thought it was a blast with that double down! That Old Town section would definitely benefit from it. It seems depressing as it sits right now and hardly anybody goes over there. Both parks will definitely benefit from these additions!

[boldikus]

Funspot is teasing something.

 

edit: maybe not. Their story indicates this is some sort of employee/staff standards thing. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Dombot]

^ Seems to be some sort of promotion with nearby school districts.

 

https://www.wftv.com/community/9-family-connection/fun-spot-america-announces-golden-rule-day-at-florida-parks/978145949

ORLANDO, Fla. - Fun Spot America is initiating its Golden Rule Day in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, on Saturday, August 24th by raising funds for Orange and Osceola County Public Schools.

 

"I am so excited about this event as it reminds me of growing up in my parent's house," Fun Spot America CEO and owner John Arie Jr. said. "They always treated others how they wanted to be treated." "As I have taken over for my father after 50+ years in the industry it has not been easy filling his shoes," John Arie Jr. said. "I realized about a year ago that when you practice the Golden Rule everything else falls into place and I am so excited to go public with this mission as we all need to practice this a little bit more in our lives."

 

On Saturday, guests will receive huge savings that day as Single Day Fun Passes are reduced to $25 each plus tax, and Fun Spot will donate $5 to the Orange or Osceola County Education Foundations for every Fun Pass purchased.

 

"We have been so blessed with our business in the 20+ years in central Florida and now in Fayetteville, Georgia," John Arie Jr. said. "Giving back to the community is what warms our hearts and we are setting the example through our actions, not just our words." "We invite everyone to come to our parks and see it first-hand."

 

"It doesn't end there," John Arie Jr. said. "We want to help our community, so 20% of our Single Day Fun Pass sales for this promotion is going to Orange or Osceola County Public Schools." "This is going directly to students and teachers in these communities."

 

Guests may purchase up to ten Single Day Fun Passes and use them on August 24th or any time before June 1st of 2020. This is a limited time offer, passes are on sale online or at the park that day only from midnight through 12:00 noon. Guests should purchase online or visit the parks early that morning to take advantage of this offer.

 

"We have had an overwhelming response from our government officials, local business leaders, corporations, media partners, Florida Citrus Sports, and many more." John Arie Jr. said. "We are going to turn the communities we serve, this nation, and then the globe GOLD!!!!" "Thanks for being a part of our mission!!!!"

[boldikus]

^ Thanks for that. Seemed like maybe something big by the way they used like 16 posts to do that, but cool nonetheless I guess.

[coasterbill]

Fun Spot is hard at work erecting their new coaster in Kissimmee. This appears to be Viking Voyage from Wild Adventures as Scream'n Eagle is still operating in Atlanta based on their website and Facebook page where people were talking about how rough it was as recently as a week ago. The color scheme on this second picture backs this up too.

 

Source

 

Source

Edited October 8, 2019 by coasterbill

[Canobie Coaster]

I've always been intrigued to try Viking Voyage since the clone of that ride up this way literally fell into the ocean before I could ride it.

[michaellynn4]

Oh man, I didn't realize another one of these existed out there. Ugh, I'm torn between wanting to hate-ride this for nostalgia's sake and wishing for another natural disaster to come through and spare people from riding this one, as well.

[JG-77]

I've always wanted to ride one of these large milers, since it looks like they can give solid air on the drops.

[Canobie Coaster]

^ I can confirm that Scandia Screamer did. However, that ride didn't have that terrifying looking low-to-the-ground turn after the drop or borderline hairpin turns.

[boldikus]

The Miler in Ocean City (Wild Waves, around Gale Force) is legit one of the best family coasters I've ever ridden.

[bgtlover]

Fun Spot is hard at work erecting their new coaster in Kissimmee. This appears to be Viking Voyage from Wild Adventures as Scream'n Eagle is still operating in Atlanta based on their website and Facebook page where people were talking about how rough it was as recently as a week ago. The color scheme on this second picture backs this up too.

When I rode Scream'n Eagle in April, it was smooth to me. I actually enjoyed it. I only went since it became a Fun Spot park and it was on my way back to FL after my SFOG visit.

 

Oh man, I didn't realize another one of these existed out there. Ugh, I'm torn between wanting to hate-ride this for nostalgia's sake and wishing for another natural disaster to come through and spare people from riding this one, as well.

 

When it one was at Wild Adventures, it was the best coaster in that park. It's the only one I kept riding over and over again. I love it. If that one is indeed the one being erected at the FS Kissimmee park, I'll be quite thrilled (especially since I don't like Mine Blower).

[DirkFunk]

The Miler at Fun Spot Atlanta isn't rough at all. I also just rode it about a week and a half ago. What is rough is how it and the rest of the park looks. Woof. Place is a dump.