Hey Florida travelers Chrissa here, and I recently visited both Funspot,
Orlando and Kissimmee to give you guys a good side
by side comparison between the two parks, if you were wondering
if you should visit one or the other or maybe even both.
Let's get into it.
Funspot, America is a family, run
theme park that has multiple locations in Orlando, Kissimmee and Atlanta.
If you're visiting central Florida and thinking about adding a day
to Funspot in Orlando or Kissimmee to your vacation,
I'm going to go over the similarities and the differences, pros and cons of both
central Florida parks to help you decide which one might be better for you.
So let's start with the similarities.
There are quite a few similar things that you can expect from both parks.
First, admission is free regardless of if you're going to Funspot Orlando
or Funspot in Kissimmee You can walk into either park without having to pay a dime.
Second, the parking is also free, which is something that I absolutely love.
If you do want to ride any of the rides at either location,
you can purchase a fun pass or a megafun pass, which will give you
an all day access to all of the rides and attractions for the entire day.
One of the biggest attractions that you can expect
at either park are the go carts and event spot America is known
for these amazing multistory go kart tracks that are absolutely awesome.
And it's nice to know that you can go to either location and be able to enjoy them.
The next similarity that you'll notice the minute that you walk into the park
is that they both have giant sky coasters.
And the coolest part of these sky coasters is that they're the largest
and second largest sky coaster in the world.
The largest sky coaster is in Kissimmee and the second largest
sky coaster is located in Orlando.
After that, the next thing that you're going to notice
is that there is a mix of these large thrill rides,
as well as these carnival type rides.
And there are other similarities, but those are the ones
that really stood out to me the most. If I am missing
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Now let's go over the differences.
And one of the biggest differences that you'll notice right
away is going to be the size.
The Orlando location is significantly bigger than Kissimmee
with many more rides, coasters and attractions in general.
Like, for instance, in Orlando, there's a splash pad
and even a whole area dedicated to Gatorland,
which is another family run theme park in Orlando.
The Kissimmee location, on the other hand, is a lot smaller
and not quite as polished as the Orlando counterpart.
Nevertheless, there are a few things that really stand out about this location,
in addition to the largest a sky coaster in the world.
One thing that really stood out to me the most was that the Kissimmee location
is really intertwined with Kissimmee's Old Town.
So if you're not familiar with old town Kissimmee, it's an entertainment district
that has a number of different unique shops, restaurants and bars.
And when you're visiting Funspot, Kissimmee, they're so blended together
that you almost don't notice when you leave one and enter the other.
So if you have a lot of family members that would rather shop
than right on a ride, this location might be the better choice for you.
Also, if you do end up visiting Old Town on a Saturday afternoon, they have this
awesome weekly car show that has been a local tradition for over 30 years.
The car show starts at one p.m.
and has a variety of cars that show up from hotrods, muscle cars and antiques.
And it gives me this really fun opportunity
to be able to put together a cool car montage like this.
So you're probably wondering what the pros and cons
are for each location, so let's start with the pros.
In Orlando, one of the biggest pros is going to be the size.
It's a lot bigger.
There are more attractions and rides and just more things to do in general.
So if your biggest thing
is for it to feel like a theme park with rides and attractions,
then you're going to want to head over to the Orlando location.
The biggest pro for the Kissimmee location is that since it is very blended
with Old Town, there are a lot more shops and restaurants to choose from .
So if the majority of your party would much prefer to, like, walk around, shop
and have drinks, then you're better off going to the Kissimmee location.
Another big pro about the Kissimmee location is that
it has a really awesome wooden roller coaster.
I have to admit, it's really fun and completely unique
with its full inversion, which you don't expect from a wooden roller coaster,
regardless of which location you head to they are both a lot
less crowded than what you would see at any of the major theme parks.
Another big pro is that if
you're not a morning person at both, parks are open until midnight.
So if you're looking for even more things to do, even after the major theme
parks close, you can always head over to Funspot for additional hours of fun.
So now let's go over the cons for each location.
Well, for the Orlando location, because it is the flagship
location, it is going to be a lot more crowded than Kissimmee,
especially if you arrive later in the day.
The con for the Kissimmee location is that it is significantly smaller
with a lot less rides than the Orlando location.
So if you are expecting a similar park to Orlando just in Kissimmee,
then you're going to be a bit let down by the size of the Kissimmee location.
Also isn't as polished as the Orlando location,
but it does have a lot of that Funspot charm,
even if it doesn't have as many rides to enjoy.
If you do want to get a more in-depth look at the Funspot in Orlando,
then make sure to check out my Funspot Orlando video
that just popped up on the screen.
Until next time, everyone,
I hope you have an amazing day and go out and enjoy some Florida sunshine.