White Lightning, Wooden roller coaster at Fun Spot America Orlando, Florida.
White Lightning stands 69.7 feet tall and reaches speeds of 44.3 miles per hour, featuring multiple airtime hills, sharp banked turns, and a 67.2-foot drop with a 58-degree angle over its 2,032-foot track length.
Fun Spot of Florida bought 10 acres north of its Orlando park in December 2010 and announced a $20 million expansion. The Orlando City Commission approved the project in March 2012, and the $3.5 million White Lightning opened on June 8, 2013, as Orlando's first wooden roller coaster. In September 2020, GCI retracked a small section with prototype steel Titan Track.
The name comes from the white-painted steel support structure, powder-coated at the park's request so it stands out; the track itself is wood. GCI built the ride with two six-car Millennium Flyer trains, shorter than its usual sets, which quickens the pace. Owner John Arie rated the result 11 out of 10.
Riders must be at least 46 inches tall to experience White Lightning, which operates with two Millennium Flyer trains carrying 12 passengers each and can be enjoyed individually for $12 or as part of the park's Single Day Pass.
White Lightning features an innovative hybrid design combining traditional wooden track construction with steel support structures underneath, reducing maintenance requirements while preserving the classic wooden coaster riding experience and aesthetic appeal.
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