Last week, I visited Fun Spot America with my family on vacation. Here are some of my thoughts about the Kissimmee park and tips on what is worth doing and what is worth skipping.
1. Definitely ride the "Mine Blower" roller coaster.
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This is the newest addition to the park. I was surprised to see a full-length roller coaster outside of Disney. It is wooden, like the now condemned "Hurricane" of Dania Beach's "Boomers!" Unlike most in its category, however, this is the only wooden roller coaster that goes upside down in Florida. The first drop is a stomach-turning 80-foot plunge. After riding it twice I found that it feels faster at the front rather than in the back. For me, this was the best ride in the park. My cousin and brother would beg to differ.
2. If you are an adrenaline junkie, try the "Skycoaster."
For adrenaline junkies, there is an atmospheric thrill ride that rivals skydiving. The "Skycoaster" offers daredevils the chance to drop from 300 feet in the air. Of course, my cousin and brother decided to try it out along with my dad. The three were strapped into a tarp-like contraption and carried up 30 stories by cables. At the top, one rider must pull the cord to release the lock and fall towards the lake below. I was too chicken to ride, so I watched as my family fell from the sky, screaming. They were all smiles and laughs as they walked off the ride. They would definitely rank the "Skycoaster" as the best ride in the park. Watch this video made by Fun Spot to see from the POV of a rider just how tall this attraction really is.
3. The "Hot Seat" is more fun than it looks.
This ride is like a swinging pendulum, except you are the pendulum. Four seats, two back-to-back, are clustered at one end. The ride starts and at first, it seems docile. It swings back and forth, a little higher each time, until it picks up speed. My stomach dropped as it surpassed the 180-degree mark, almost flipping upside down. It feels like the boat ride at fairs, sometimes called the "Pharaoh" or "Poseidon," but on steroids. It is a lot of fun, but don't forget to leave your glasses on the ground!
4. Classic carnival rides are in abundance.
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At only $50 per person and free parking, Fun Spot is a more affordable option than Disney or Universal. They have plenty of options for thrill-seekers as well as the classic carnival rides everyone can enjoy. My favorite is the "Flying Bobs," also known as the "Himalayas." This ride is a suspended seat that races over the hills of the track first forwards then backward. Another attraction here is "Bumper Cars," in which you can crash into your friends for fun. Fun Spot boasts two Go-Kart tracks. The yellow "Vortex" and blue "Chaos" offer riders a chance to race to the finish line.
All in all, Fun Spot was a great place to visit and a perfect alternative to major theme parks Orlando is famous for. If you are looking for a summer activity, check out Fun Spot.
