Totally agree about the lack of shade. I've been cooked alive in those barrels some days, especially with the middle rings heating up in the sun, it's hot to the touch. However I've had no issues with the spinning aspect. My family and I have spun till I've lost my balance trying to get out of the barrel. The barrels do feel heavier compared to a traditonal teacup ride, but once you get them going, they're a blast

Hasn't Koontz said he wants something done with the Crypt Building before retirement. Could we see this be his magnum opus to his family additions . But in seriousness, I do think this could be a possibility. I can see a project that would cost somewhere in the range of a coaster, but not necessarily a coaster. So the crypt box, or I'm on board with a Boo Blasters Retheme...

I have a feeling the crypt building is where we should keep our eyes on. If the park goes with a family thrill coaster, I think the Crypt building is the best spot for it. Imagine a well themed indoor queue line and then a dark ride section pre launch and then launch out into the woods and hug the terrain. 

My only issue with it is that it's too small. They should have extended up to the funnel cake shoppe, rethemed the tie dye stand and put another flat ride on between the tie dye stand and Enriques. They also should have made the menu slightly different at Enrique's instead of just renaming the place from Hank's. ( But I do love that they continue the legacy of Henry in the name to the current time, Enrique was a perfect name!)

Adventure Port as a whole is meh to me. You can tell it was not a typical planned addition. The theming is probably the best part. The loss of a good chunk of the themed Oktoberfest area is sad (though Slingshot didn't really add to the themed land). If I were to give it a grade, I'd give it a 74%. Here's my breakdown:  Area: 5/10: In a way is too pushed together, it would have made more sense to me if they would have placed it down behind the Eiffel Tower in the empty lot near Diamondbacks turn around to the station, retrofitted the Island Coolers (or whatever it's called) to a quick serve burritos place to keep the Enrique's name. Location is not bad...but not great either.  Rides: 22/30: Adventure Express everything that has happened with it being "rethemed" ish....works. I love it. I love the tie in to former/current rides. I love that there is still a stain in a spot within the Fast Lane queue of uhm....human defecation that arrived during Acestock......yeah you read that right. 10/10 Sol Spin....still wish they would have went with the larger capacity model...even with Fast Lane, I feel like this is such a slow loader due to the lack of capacity. Fun ride, seats aren't comfortable, while waiting for loading to be completed/seats to be checked and ride dispatch. I'm torn between loving the ride experience with Sol Spin or the Huss versions ala Witches Wheel.  6/10   Cargo Loco.....they tried. Lack of shade structure on the barrels stinks. The barrels ability to spin or lack there of while the platform rotates kills the enjoyment of the ride for me. I love teacup rides, I love to spin until I am so dizzy I can't see straight. Cargo Loco leaves a lot to be desired in that aspect. 6/10   Restaurant: 6/10 Enriques to me is okay. I'm not a huge fan of Chipotle....Enrique's is a step up in flavor for me. I wish they had more options for toppings. I do not eat beans and most salsas. So basically I get a chicken burrito with brown rice and cheese. Would love to see more options.....bonus point for being converted into the Mac n Cheese bar for Winterfest....if it was year round, it'd be a 10/10. Bar: 9/10 Mercado is not bad. I've only swung by this bar and partook a couple of times. The service at this location no matter the theme has been stellar. Drinks are made well and I get a good value out of the cost. 10/10 Theming: 10/10 The theming of the area top notch. I love the little details, The conversion of the ride plaza looks phenomenal at the entrance/exit of Adventure Express. The posters, theming on Adventure Express and the ride signs excel.