Fun Plex..Omaha's 'Amusement Park'..
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No, it is almost the exact same coaster, a bit newer. Â Its just a bunch of figure eights.Asten wrote:Is it just me or does that look a lot like the old Galaxy from Peony Park?
[edit] - okay, that was only based on Brad's far-away one. Looking at the fun plex site, it's certainly smaller. Neeeevermind
They did shorten the track a bit but yep, its inside. Â The line is inside also and there is a bridge across the track.streets of omaha wrote:It looks like they put it INSIDE the go-cart track. Â That's kinda cool.
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Well, it looks different on the funplex site. Â The Peony one had the 3 or 4 circle spirals on each end. Â This doesn't seem to.Brad wrote:No, it is almost the exact same coaster, a bit newer. Â Its just a bunch of figure eights.Asten wrote:Is it just me or does that look a lot like the old Galaxy from Peony Park?
[edit] - okay, that was only based on Brad's far-away one. Â Looking at the fun plex site, it's certainly smaller. Â Neeeevermind
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Lets hope this doesn't happen here: Roller coaster scare leaves riders hanging
CNN wrote:A dozen riders on a roller coaster spent half an hour hanging upside down -- 150 feet above the ground -- after a power outage shut down the attraction.
I don't doubt that!
Hey folks... it's only $10 for unlimited 'dry' rides from 5-10pm on Thursday nights. Â We got more than our moneys worth. Â I was surprised to see the flash bulb go off on our first ride. Â Yes, they have a photo booth.
Hey folks... it's only $10 for unlimited 'dry' rides from 5-10pm on Thursday nights. Â We got more than our moneys worth. Â I was surprised to see the flash bulb go off on our first ride. Â Yes, they have a photo booth.
Shoot for the Moon... if you miss, you'll land among the stars.
Nice Jeff! Â So how many rides did you take on it to get your money's worth?
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Funplex land is owned by KARTS INCStargazer wrote:I don't suppose it's Funplex which bought the property immediately south of theirs?
There seems to be some land development going on... some may recall there was a house sitting there... that is gone now.
The property to the south is owned by VINDUSKA MARCEL J of Gretna
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I work with some of the family of Mr. Anderson, and the activity going on may be in relation to Dwight Anderson having purchased a large portion of the land directly surrounding the area. Â I don't know if it's to the north, south, east, or west, but i was talking to them and they said he just recently bought it and hopes to do something with it. Â I asked if they were going to expand the water park and maybe add a coaster or 2 and they said that they are trying to do all they can without many (if any) new loans, because they still don't get quite enough attendance to offset that kind of a loan payment. Â Maybe there's something more in the works that they didn't tell me, but i think they are just clearing it for now to see how things pan out before adding a ton more. Â I will say, though, that they told me some of the figures they earn for company picnics (which they have a |expletive| load of, btw) and honestly, i don't see how they'd ever have an issue financing another coaster or 2. Â Maybe even one with a loop in it. Â But then again, their family runs it, not me
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Well if they only have a few bucks then maybe they could spend the few they have and class up their website.
I visited six flags last weekend and |expletive|! Â They seamed to have more animals then even our zoo tucked in between some big |expletive| coasters. Â Why can't we have something like that.
I visited six flags last weekend and |expletive|! Â They seamed to have more animals then even our zoo tucked in between some big |expletive| coasters. Â Why can't we have something like that.
...because Steve Minard hasn't popped his head in for a whileMTO wrote:Well if they only have a few bucks then maybe they could spend the few they have and class up their website.
I visited six flags last weekend and |expletive|! They seamed to have more animals then even our zoo tucked in between some big |expletive| coasters. Why can't we have something like that.
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Too bad we don't have Midtown Charlie to go through the Council Agenda anymore...
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Jeff, You figure anything out yet? Â I keep meaning to go by and take a look but have not found the time.Stargazer wrote:Trees separating the land under development and Funplex have been taken out.
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Fun-Plex amusement park adding $5 million in attractions
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Paige Yowell / World-Herald staff writer wrote:The park will roll out the expansion over the next several years. Construction of "Makana Splash," a 40-foot-tall water playground for all ages that will be completed by Memorial Day weekend, has begun. Initial plans for the next several years include adding a six-lane “mat racer” water slide and another tower with three twisting tube slides.
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Great to hear. I still wish we had a major waterpark in the metro.
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maybe they will add a little brother of this roller coaster.
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Aerial Photo from Saturday, the new water playground is on the lower right. Reminds me of something at Coco-Key.
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I really really wish we had a decent amusement park option as well as a true waterpark. Though if we got the amusement park, they could convert this place to more of a true waterpark.
We got to Worlds of Fun every year. Some years also to Adventureland and now Schlitterbahn. I really wish we had a true alternative here or between Omaha and Lincoln. Assuming the start up costs are what has stopped it.
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We got to Worlds of Fun every year. Some years also to Adventureland and now Schlitterbahn. I really wish we had a true alternative here or between Omaha and Lincoln. Assuming the start up costs are what has stopped it.
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I have always agreed to that statement. I can't believe that Fun Plex is NE largest waterpark. It is ok, but for an area of near 1 million residents we should have something with more of the modern slides and a much better look. Even Waterloo, IA has a nice waterpark. Also, with no major lakes nearby, you would think a developer would realize how much could be made on this if it were developed properly.
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I am not so sure that the Island Oasis Water Park in Grand Island doesn't offer more than Fun Plex. in terms of water park activities.skinzfan23 wrote:I have always agreed to that statement. I can't believe that Fun Plex is NE largest waterpark. It is ok, but for an area of near 1 million residents we should have something with more of the modern slides and a much better look. Even Waterloo, IA has a nice waterpark. Also, with no major lakes nearby, you would think a developer would realize how much could be made on this if it were developed properly.
http://www.grand-island.com/your-govern ... water-park
Island Oasis offers over six acres of refreshing Family Fun! Guests can brave the waves in the 350 thousand-gallon wave pool or relax and unwind in our 750-foot lazy river. More adventurous thrill seekers will experience the force of gravity first hand when they ride one of two six-story high-speed slides! Adventurers can also attempt to tackle four giant 150-foot slides. Children will love zero depth acres that include spraying fountains and a wacky wet otter slide. Plus they can build sand castles in the sand, stroll across the lily pads, or test their skills on the log walk. Enjoy a match of sand volleyball then drop your anchor and feed the crew at our full concession and patio area.
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I think that would be an upgrade over Fun Plex. I just hate how dirty Fun Plex always looks, which they would update the lazy river instead of just an oval loop.
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Fun Plex has proven it's fecklessness to prosper making it one of those Omaha institutions that needs to fade away. We need every reason to get some future developer to take pity on us anything to land a REAL amusement park.
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