eddytheviper Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 After seeing every little step of progress, I am actually most looking forward to the Funspot expansion over Seaworld's unfortunate flop and Universals unoriginal Transformers ride. Great job Funspot, it looks HUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I am shocked to see Rumbler so low on those lists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewRnR Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Finally got a chance to check out the ride last night - it is a great throw-your-hands-up-in-the-air-and-have-fun ride. Not sure how I would compare it to other GCI coasters but it is lots of fun and perhaps my favorite coaster in Orlando. Buying the annual pass last year as part of the half-off special has already greatly paid for itself! If anyone around town wants to meet up and grab a few laps just drop me a message. My office is just up the road - I plan on swinging by on my way home from work a few times a week to unwind from a day at the office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invertalon Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Where you by chance there today in a yellow plaid shirt? Riding up front a bunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewRnR Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Nope - was there last night for a few rides as well as today after work for a few more. Got a few rides with the train to myself - the back seat seems to be the money seat IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchomp83 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Invertalon, if you're talking about today, I was there around 4pm for about 15 laps in a yellow shirt. Got my 101st ride on it today. Edit: Were you out in a black shirt with a DSLR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewRnR Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I don't think I've seen this mentioned yet - I just heard about this and know there are a few annual passholders here. Next Thursday, June 6th, the park is having an annual pass holder party from 4pm-8pm which includes 2 free beers per passholder! I'll head over around 5:30 when I get off work! Here is the flyer: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1111570680408-81/Annual+Pass.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 ^ Hey, some of those people on the flyer look familiar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invertalon Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Invertalon, if you're talking about today, I was there around 4pm for about 15 laps in a yellow shirt. Got my 101st ride on it today. Edit: Were you out in a black shirt with a DSLR? Yeah that was me! Girlfriend was riding the coaster with you at some points, she was in the back I believe. She is close to 50 rides on it in the past 4 days or so, I am at around 30ish. Hoping to make it back tomorrow night prob for some last night rides before heading back to Ohio Saturday... But after IOA/UNI during the day. Such a great little ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I don't think I've seen this mentioned yet - I just heard about this and know there are a few annual passholders here. Next Thursday, June 6th, the park is having an annual pass holder party from 4pm-8pm which includes 2 free beers per passholder! I'll head over around 5:30 when I get off work! Here is the flyer: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1111570680408-81/Annual+Pass.pdf Free beer? I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchomp83 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Yeah that was me! Girlfriend was riding the coaster with you at some points, she was in the back I believe. She is close to 50 rides on it in the past 4 days or so, I am at around 30ish. Hoping to make it back tomorrow night prob for some last night rides before heading back to Ohio Saturday... But after IOA/UNI during the day. Such a great little ride. I figured you guys were enthusiasts...I just thought it was interesting that SHE was riding and you were taking the pictures lol. It's usually the other way around. I love just stopping in there for 30min to grab rides before continuing on with my day! Next Thursday, June 6th, the park is having an annual pass holder party from 4pm-8pm which includes 2 free beers per passholder! I'll head over around 5:30 when I get off work! That's the day before we leave for Coasting for Kids and I'm off....And free beer...Tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Since TPR filmed all the B-Roll for Fun Spot (and thank you to a lot of our local riders who helped out!), we now have a brand new White Lightning video for you - every angle you can possibly imagine! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Good Lord that thing is fast! Looks like I need to get to Orlando... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXman308 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks to Robb, Fox and Fun Spot for setting up the film shoot this morning, and getting us all cool stuff. After 16 rides White Lightning is definitely a winner: speed, airtime, and a great crew . RipCurl, even though its apparently been slowed down a bit, is still crazy, especially after three straight rides. Go Karts were fun with never ending laps, food was great, and the staff was nice and friendly. Come check out Fun Spot's grand opening on June 8, where wristbands are only $15, and you can buy up to six of them per person to use in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invertalon Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 That park is a fun little spot in Orlando! We went there probably 4 nights last week and had a blast. It is nice how you can pull up, ride a few times and be driving away in 20 minutes... Can't do that many other places. Accessibility is so easy. We ended up buying a season pass, although we feel in general the place is bit overpriced at the time. The passes at $120 IMO *should* include the other Fun Spot as well to make it a better value. It is just crazy to think you could buy a Universal/IOA pass for not much more. Either way, it was our only real option as the price per ride at $9 a pop would of added up quickly, and the day ticket was $40. So we had to suck it up and buy them. That being said, the employees are amazing here. The crews were simply fantastic and full of energy. They all appeared to genuinely love their jobs. It was quite unexpected! I ended up with 40+ rides on WL throughout the week and my girlfriend had around 65 I believe. Its nice when they let you just sit on the train for as long as you want without getting off. Again, the crews were simply amazing. I recommend stopping by if you are in the area, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrbuzz Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Dang that little coaster hauls some serious butt. I can't wait to check this ride out, shame my son is still just shy of the height requirement. By the way, how's the Enterprise ride running? I remember riding the one at Boardwalk and Baseball years ago and loved that ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invertalon Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Some photos from Fun Spot I just uploaded: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Gawd, we had such a good time doing the "B Rolls". Looking forward to this saturday. I need my Lightning fix. The best part is that they are open til midnight and, hard to believe, we haven't had any night rides yet. That will be fixed this weekend for sure. It's really cool seeing the footage with us in it too, brings back great memories. Thanx to all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Banks and I had a bit of fun on White Lightning the other night: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXman308 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I can only imagine what it would be like if the train was full of big people. Or if you put six on the left side of the train and one kid on the right. Hmmm... I think next month TPoRlando should do a whole experiment day on White Lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
televisedconfession Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 God, this coaster just looks like so much fun. Heading there on Saturday. I can't wait! This is one of my most anticipated coasters this summer! Definitely more excited about riding this than I am for Gatekeeper! Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick210 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 The 14' tall Freedom Flyer figure is ready for installation. He will sit atop the FF building and hold a 20' tall pole with an American flag. He was fabricated by Dino Rentos Studios. They are also fabricating the dimensional theme fronts for the White Lightning. front view side view concept render Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I love it. This little park just keeps getting better. Looking forward to the "opening" tomorrow ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I forgot to mention. Saturday may be busy. However, the do run a 2 train op on White Lightning. When I was there and they were running 2 trains, I was impressed. Dispatch times were fast and efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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