TR: Fun Plex in Omaha, Nebraska

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So I don't post a lot of trip reports here, mostly because most people do a far better job at parks that I've already been to. But I think I finally got my opportunity to hit something a bit unique... it's basically the only coaster in the entire state of Nebraska.

 

Nebraska? Yup, it is certainly not a state one associates with coasters. There are only three in the entire state, and two of them are kiddie rides. While I realize they are technically credits, I personally don't count them. Sorry, credit whores. Just my preference.

 

It's located at the Fun Plex and called "The Big Ohhhhhh!!!" I swear that's how it is spelled on their website, though I actually saw no signage to this effect in the park itself... and I do think it's a play on the town of "O"maha. At least, that's the best I could figure out, aside from obvious sexual inference.

 

I turned out to be a bit disappointed that it was a standard Zyklon. I knew this was basically a putt putt place with rides, so I didn't have super high expectations, but I was hoping it was a custom design, ala Scandia Screamer in Ontario, California. Still, a credit is a credit. And I figure it being the only adult roller coaster in the entire state of Nebraska made it noteworthy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The park also had a Go Kart track, but those don't really interest me much. Although I will note that the track completely surrounded the perimeter of the coaster, which was kinda cool. They had a pool, which seemed to be the main draw to the place, as it was summer and hot. Aside from kiddie rides, they really only had a Tilt a Whirl and a surprisingly well-maintained looking Rock-O-Plane. There was a Choas, but it appeared to be quite non-operational, and it was in fact not mentioned on their website, so I figure it's on it's way out (no surprise there). This was basically the entirety of their rides.

 

 

The kiddie coaster they had. I didn't ride it; sorry I'm not that much of a credit whore. I draw the line at kiddie coasters.

 

IMO, the park was not great. I would not go out of my way for it; I was lucky I was in the area already for other reasons. But if you wanted to get a unique, "only coaster in the state" credit, then go for it. I will say the coaster was smooth (although I've found generally most Zyklons are anyway), the seats were well padded, there was no seatbelt (a big plus), the line was short, and if you pay for it as an individual ride, it's only $2. They do also seem to host a haunt in the fall. It wasn't open when I was there, so I couldn't vouch for it. But if you were there at that time of year, it would give you something else to do.

 

Oh, and if you are counting, there is one other kiddie coaster in the state, but it is not located at this park, and I didn't get to see that one. Still, I hope you enjoyed a view at a rarely mentioned coaster!