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The First Zipline Roller Coaster in the USA – And I Rode It!

by Emily Buys 5 Comments

I have already told you all about the red carpet premiere of Disneynature’s “chimpanzee”, but I have yet to report on the other adventures I got to take part in, while in Florida. I got to experience some of the most amazing activities of my life. My Disney Florida trip is one that I will never forget. 20 bloggers and myself, were toted around Kissimmee, Florida, for adventure after adventure. Our first full day of adventure included a stop at Florida EcoSafaris. I had a BLAST here!

I can’t wait for you to see my video of my EcoSafaris adventures, but first I wanted to tell you a bit about each of the attractions.

Zipline Safari: The biggest zipline adventure in Central Florida, which is approximately 2-2.5 hours long. Coast over the 4700 acre Forever Florida Wildlife Conservation Area, including a 13 foot Alligator!

Cypress Canopy Cycle: Pedal through the Florida Pine Flatwoods, while suspended from a network of high tension steel cables.

The Rattlesnake: The first ever zipline roller coaster. This begins at a 65 foot high platform, which takes you soaring up and down and around 1000 ft feet of thrilling adventure.

Peregrine Plunge: Also known as the SuperManZip, which is the longest straightaway zipline in Florida, at a whopping 1,300 feet. Two lines are placed side by side, so two can race their way to the finish.

Panther Pounce: Step off of a 68′ platform for a safely controlled freefall!

Swooping Crane:  Get lifted up to 55′ and pull the rip cord when you are ready, to be sent into a state of freefall, before soaring back and forth through the Florida trees.

For those who are looking to stay on the ground, or perhaps on Horseback, you can check out the Horseback Safari and Coach Safari. On both adventures, you will travel through nature to view Florida’s animals and creatures. While away from my family, I was looking for a bit more adventure, and adventure and thrill is what I got. I am so happy that I was brave enough to seize these once in a lifetime opportunities. I am also very grateful for the gorgeous Global Resort Homes that we had to go to each night, when our full days had come to an end. However, I would LOVE to take hubby with me sometime, so we can do all of this together!

You can see all of my photos and ziplining footage below:


 

Disclosure: Disney provided me with a mostly-expense paid trip to Florida, for the “chimpanzee” red carpet premiere. A special thanks to Kissimmee CVB and Florida EcoSafaris, for these adventures. 

Filed Under: Attractions & Entertainment, Travel Tagged With: Disneynature, Florida, Kissimmee Florida, panther pounce, rattlesnake, Zip-line, zipline roller coaster, Zipline Safari, ziplining

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  1. Sarah @ East9thStreet says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I think I would have peed my pants. No, I know I would have peed my pants but it would have been worth it!

  2. Lolo says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    That looks like so much fun!!

  3. Ronni Keller says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    I would have done more than pee my pants… That makes me dizzy just seeing your pictures. Your smile says you had a great time! Everyone should however do 1 thing that scares the bejezes out of them in their lifetime… =)
    For me, I’ll stick with wearing Mickey ears at Disney.

  4. Michelle says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Ok I am SOOOO jealous!! I want to do this!! Seriously cool!

  5. Jennifer Taylor says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I would love to go on a zipline, but would be terrified at the same time!

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