ORLANDO, Fla. — Fun Spot America is adding a swing ride to its Orlando location, the park announced Thursday.
What You Need To Know
- Fun Spot adding a swing ride to its lineup
- Sky Hawk will be installed at its Orlando location
- The 90-foot-tall attraction is expected to open in May
Sky Hawk, the 90-foot-tall swing attraction, is expected to debut in May.
The ride, manufactured by Ohio-based A.R.M. USA Inc., will hold 24 passengers at a time and feature two different types of seating— the traditional side-by-side swings as well as side-by-side seating that will put riders horizontal.
Fun Spot says visitors will be elevated while spinning at 10 revolutions per minute.
Sky Hawk’s tower will also feature a programmable LED package with colors such as purple, magenta, yellow and orange.
The ride will be installed on the north side of the park between the White Lightning and Freedom Flyer coasters.
“We’re excited to offer our guests this thrilling new ride,” Fun Spot CEO John Arie Jr. said in a statement. “This addition will make a visit to our park even more memorable for families!”
With the arrival of Sky Hawk, Fun Sport Orlando will have 31 rides.
Ashley Carter - Digital Journalist
Ashley Carter is a digital journalist who covers the fast-paced and ever-changing world of Florida theme parks and attractions. She joined Spectrum News 13 in 2013 and produced around-the-clock news coverage — first on TV and then for the station’s digital platforms.
