- Fun-Plex
Fun-Plex is an
amusement park located at 7003 Q Street in the Ralston neighborhood ofOmaha, Nebraska . It is the largest amusement park in Nebraska, [ [http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20050719_01.shtml "Fun Plex Seeking Permit To Build Roller Coaster"] , UltimateRollerCoaster.com. July 19, 2005. Retrieved 5/8/08.] and the site of the onlyroller coaster inNebraska . [ [http://www.fun-plex.com/History_of_Fun-Plex/ "History"] , Fun-Plex. Retrieved 5/8/08.] [ [http://www.visitnebraska.org/index.php?option=com_myplanner&task=detail&cat=43&id=2000263&Itemid=1 "Fun Plex"] , Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Retrieved 5/8/08.]About
Rides at Fun-Plex include a
slick track ,bumper boat s,bumper car s, and go-gator kiddie coaster. There is awaterpark with awave pool , five storywaterslide s, a lazy river, and a children's pool. Other rides include the Chaos, the Rock-O-Ride, and aTilt-A-Whirl , as well as a classiccarousel and the BalloonFerris wheel . In 2007 the facility boasted newgo-kart s and a larger track, as well a new 18-holeminiature golf . [ [http://www.fun-plex.com/History_of_Fun-Plex/ "History"] , Fun-Plex. Retrieved 5/8/08.] In 2007 the park introduced the "Big Ohhhh...", Nebraska's onlyroller coaster . [ [http://www.fun-plex.com/History_of_Fun-Plex/ "History"] , Fun-Plex. Retrieved 5/8/08.] The coaster has been used at several other parks previous to coming to Fun-Plex. [ [http://www.rcdb.com/id3843.htm Big Ohhhhhh...] , Roller Coaster Data Base. Retrieved 5/8/08.]In 2008 the park is expecting good attendance because of increasing gas prices. A park spokeswoman said, "It could really help us if people decide they don't want to pay the extra gas to go on a long car ride. Maybe they'll stay local and use those funds here." [ [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24474804/ "Gas prices affect summer fun,"] MSNBC.com. Retrieved 5/8/08.]
Controversies
In 2004 the park had a major accident on a ride called "The Spider." Four children were injured. [ [http://www.ketv.com/news/3678158/detail.html "4 Hurt At Fun Plex"] , KETV.com. August 24, 2004. Retrieved 5/8/08.] In 2007 the park was involved in a promotion with
Coca Cola that was improperly executed, leaving consumers to pay admission for what they thought was a free pass. [ [http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/8383717.html "Park Promotion A Big Washout"] , WOWT.com. July 8, 2007. Retrieved 5/8/08.]ee also
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Tourism in Omaha References
External links
* [http://www.fun-plex.com Official website]
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