Freedom Flyer at Fun Spot America Orlando

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Freedom Flyer is a steel Suspended Family Coaster at Fun Spot America Orlando. coasterpedia.net

The ride opened in 2013 and remains operating. coasterpedia.net

Its lift rises to 19.6 metres above the Orlando park. coasterpedia.net

Freedom Flyer reaches a top speed of 55 km/h. coasterpedia.net

The course contains no inversions, keeping its flight family-friendly. coasterpedia.net

Its listed hourly capacity is 758 riders. coasterpedia.net

The coaster represented an investment of $5.5 million. amusementtoday.com

The story of Freedom Flyer

Freedom Flyer joined Fun Spot America Orlando in 2013, as part of the park's substantial enlargement along International Drive. Contemporary trade coverage placed the family suspended coaster above the midway, allowing visitors on the ground to watch its train pass overhead. amusementtoday.com

The ride brought together Vekoma's Suspended Family Coaster design and American manufacture by Chance Rides under license. The partnership gave the Orlando park a graceful hanging coaster built for family parties rather than a solitary test of courage. amusementtoday.com· vekoma.com

Its suspended seats and overhead course were chosen to give younger visitors and more cautious adults a comfortable introduction to the roller coaster. The arrangement also made the ride part of the park's scenery, with the train gliding above the people on the midway. amusementtoday.com· fun-spot.com

Freedom Flyer continues to stand among Fun Spot America's Orlando attractions, a compact steel flight whose engineering is plainly visible from the paths below. fun-spot.com· coasterpedia.net

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The story of Freedom Flyer

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