Fun Spot Expansion

[maxairmike]

Interesting. I wonder if they knew about the clearance issue when they were planning, or if it came up after the purchase too late to change it to the one swing design? It looks very odd to me knowing there should be a second tower, and will probably drive me nuts forever.

 

[Disneyhead]

I believe the story goes something like, yes they knew about the clearance issue, but to get the height that they wanted, (250'), they had to get the 2 swing model. I wonder if the had the buy the second tower and they just are storing it. Or if they didn't have to buy it at all.

 

[Nick]

So just saw a great update on this over on TPI. For the most part, I love what they're doing here and i'll definitely go at least once now. However, looking at the place outside these additions, I have a very hard time seeing it as anything besides a state fair on steroids.

 

[maxairmike]

Drove by the park the other day, and man I cannot wait for White Lightning! I don't think I've been this excited about a coaster since I first got to ride Thunderhead at Dollywood.

 

[April]

I literally live right down the road and I've never been to Fun Spot ever. I'm definitely going to have to check it out once all the new stuff is completed. It's been fun to drive by almost daily and see the construction progress each day.

 

[Ultimate17]

Any ideas on when this expansion will be finished? I have never been, but was planning on going next month while on vacation. The website said March 2013, so, yeah......

 

[Hatetofly]

I think grand opening isn't scheduled to be until Mid June if I'm not mistaken. I think your going to miss it Ultimate...

 

[The Legend]

I think grand opening isn't scheduled to be until Mid June if I'm not mistaken. I think your going to miss it Ultimate...

Opening day is set for June 8th

 

[Hatetofly]

Opening day is set for June 8th

Thank You

 

[Nitro_230]

They are only going to use one swing. But you are right that it is designed for 2. There is a problem with clearance on the second swing.

Just to give a little more info, in it's previous life it had both sides:

 

[Hatetofly]

From today,

 

[bobwadd]

Great shots as usual :thumbs:

 

[Nick]

Hate to be a downer here, but that new ticket/entrance area looks like the entrance to a daycare. That is what is right? If not correct me, but either way, that still doesn't change that it looks like someone threw up a crayola 64 pack on this building.

 

[Hockeyman55]

Hate to be a downer here, but that new ticket/entrance area looks like the entrance to a daycare. That is what is right? If not correct me, but either way, that still doesn't change that it looks like someone threw up a crayola 64 pack on this building.

Yeah you're right, it kinda does

 

[Sleepyhollowstudios]

I thought of Legoland as soon as I saw it.

Regardless, while I've never been to Fun Spot, it seems to be going from a little family fun center to an impressive little amusement park. Kudos to the guy in the commercial that says, "It's HUUUUGE!"

-Andy

 

[Hockeyman55]

Some pictures from Funspots Facebook page. That turn around looks sick!

 

[Octobers Fade]

When is this going to open?

 

[bobwadd]

^

Opening day is set for June 8th

:thumbs:

 

[Octobers Fade]

^ :thumbs:

Thanks, I will have to wait until October then. Some of those banks on the woodie remind me of Thunderhead.

 

[Disneyhead]

May 24th, Antarctica
June 8th, Fun Spot Expansion/White Lightning
June 20th, Transformers, Springfield

Looks like an interesting couple of weeks.