4-739: Funtime is an amusement ride manufacturer based in Dölsach, Austria and Bundall, Australia. The company manufactures rides such as the Sling Shot, Star Flyer, and Vomatron. Ride Entertainment handles the distribution and operation of rides in North America. In 1998, Funtime was established in the suburb of Bundall on the Gold Coast , Australia. Shortly after, the company opened a small amusement park in Surfers Paradise ,
8-515: A nearby Gold Coast suburb. At the time, the amusement park was known as Adrenalin Park and featured the company's Sling Shot and Vomatron rides. In 2010, Funtime threatened legal action against Dutch amusement ride manufacturer, Mondial , after that company unveiled the WindSeeker which bears similarities to Funtime's patented Star Flyer ride. Mondial responded to the threat by stating that "there
12-691: A small amusement park in the centre of Surfers Paradise , aptly named Funtime . The park features installations of their Sling Shot and Vomatron rides. The park was previously known as Adrenalin Park and featured several other rides and attractions, including an Intamin Parachute Drop tower, a mini golf course and a bungee tower. List of amusement rides Amusement rides , sometimes called carnival rides , are mechanical devices or structures that move people to create fun and enjoyment. Rides are often perceived by many as being scary or more dangerous than they actually are. This could be due to
16-430: Is no merit to Funtime's claim". The matter did not progress. In 2015 Funtime and Ride Entertainment Group partnered to open 2 Sing Shot rides at Canada’s Wonderland (Vaughn, Ontario, Canada) and Carowinds (Charlotte, North Carolina, USA). They would both would continue to open additional rides in North America, as well as beginning to unveil Star Flyers at Six Flag amusement parks under this partnership. Funtime operates
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