The ride
Freedom Flyer is a steel family suspended family coaster roller coaster built by Vekoma on its Suspended Family Coaster (395m) platform at Fun Spot America in Florida, having opened to the public in 2013. After 13 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Fun Spot America midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
On paper the ride is a serious thrill machine. It climbs 64 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. Trains reach a top speed of 34.2 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 129 ft, giving the experience a distinctly long-form feel rather than the punchy one-and-done character of many modern compact coasters. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Coasters from Vekoma have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Vekoma installations will pick up on the same DNA in Freedom Flyer's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear. As a Suspended Family Coaster (395m), it sits within a recognizable family of attractions and benefits from years of refinement applied to similar installations elsewhere.
Plan to ride Freedom Flyer early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Fun Spot America typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Fun Spot America, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day.