Fun Spot America Discussion Thread

[ytterbiumanalystWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

And we're already complaining.

This park was on my Orlando to-do list already, but wow. It's just turned into a must visit. I think I'm actually more excited to ride this than Hulk.

[gerstlaueringvarMUST BUY RMC MERCHANDISE!!!!]

What is offsetting vs. the usual track construction methods?

If I understood a presentation I saw last year correctly, GCI builds one side of the track first and then build the other track by off-setting the existing track. The traditional method is building and adjusting both tracks together.

[cfcI've gone pantless!]

I'm definitely looking forward to visiting Fun Spot and experiencing Mine Blower myself, track-construction methods notwithstanding.

[PseybertI know quite a lot about Donkeys!]

I'm kind of wanting to jump on the $75 pass but thinking it may be wise to hold out for another possible Black Friday deal that would be good through the end of 2018.

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[coasterbillWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

I'm kind of wanting to jump on the $75 pass but thinking it may be wise to hold out for another possible Black Friday deal that would be good through the end of 2018.

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I'm in the same boat. I'm leaning towards waiting for the Black Friday deal though.

[thrillseeker4552Why do I still have a donkey title???]

Does Mine Blower have seat belts under the restraints? If so, does that make it the first ride with Timberliners to have them, or do they all?

[djacksonI ask dumb questions.]

There are seatbelts under the lap bar.

[Rill'o'beilyDonkeys are my way of life!]

There are seatbelts under the lap bar.

why

[bgtloverA zonkey is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.]

There are seatbelts under the lap bar.

why

For perceived safety by non-enthusiasts/GP who don't know or understand that these rides are perfectly safe without them.
Oh and I'm sure there is a nice discount on the insurance too.

[thrillseeker4552Why do I still have a donkey title???]

There are seatbelts under the lap bar.

why

For perceived safety by non-enthusiasts/GP who don't know or understand that these rides are perfectly safe without them.
Oh and I'm sure there is a nice discount on the insurance too.

I know they are perfectly safe, otherwise they wouldn't be allowed to operate, but those Timberliner restraints seem a little... sketchy... to me, at least when I first saw them. I have seen the bars barely cover both thighs on some larger people, with the restraint almost protruding out from the train as if it's only half down. Obviously the ride is safe, but maybe the seatbelts are there for a little extra reassurance, plus the discount on insurance like you mentioned. It's better safe than sorry anyway, especially when a park like Fun Spot doesn't need a super high throughput.

Nonetheless, this seems like a win for Fun Spot. It's popping up everywhere on my social media and Youtube.