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Hi all, Firstly let me try and give some responses to the questions I have missed over the last week or so. @ClassyDaedra Yes,last Halloween we played with a lot more themeing and added ghosts to windows, more atmosphere and a few nice family style activities like a Trick or Treat for children across the park. It is not a space we want to dive heavily into as the parents of smaller children often check that we don't have "scary" characters wondering around and we can answer that in a positive as our Zombies are contained. So, we will continue to play with a more family friendly version of Night Events such as Screamworld Halloween. You mention challenging Movieworld, but I would question why when they do a great job and it is their appeal so we would most likely be the difference not the same. @T-bone You had a few questions so here we go. 1) No plans to have Baldwin run more regularly. The old girl doesn't like it like she used to but she enjoys the first Saturday of each month and we love seeing her out, so that keep everyone happy for now. Staffing is not the major factor here. 2) The Fire Engine has gone for a make-over and will return. You will see many of our stationary props go out for some love and come home again now. We've already done the hearse from Gold Rush and many more, and they come back restored and shining. 3) I'm not sure anyone has considered a Steam Train Tour, but I am happy to float that idea around. Great suggestion. 4) Ah - well, yes it (train ride entertainment coming back) has been considered. First we have some track cleanup to do but that is not out of the question for the future. 5) Hit Music in Gold Rush...hmm. It should be more themed and I will pass that along to the music gods. 6) There was a 6th :-) Lighting doesn't exist in that area of the park so that would be a longer term plan for night events. 7) Yes, there was a 7th too! Have we received feedback on the music, absolutely. Most love it and if comments are to be made it is usually around volume not content. Or letting us know if an inappropriate song sneaks in to the playlist somewhere (which we are very grateful to be told). I am not surprised that the Disney songs in Main Street are hit and miss for the opinions on here, the staff who listen all day would agree with the "miss", but for me, as an ex-Disney employee it is the best and I have a great time. So this is personal opinion for which most feedback so far has been really positive. @Santa07 We collected that many comments and requests for screens to be added to this queue-line that we listened to the majority, sorry. @Theme Park Girl You mentioned a few things that were themes touched on by the above so I hope I have your comments and questions covered up there too. @Theme Park Ninja Yes, Billabong is getting another refresh in a few weeks but that will be it for a while. And, don't be concerned, I didn't get scared. To the contrary... this has been fun. To my knowledge we haven't had a Dreamworld endorsed person on here before? However, after some lengthy discussions I may have to stop participating in this forum and out of respect for the site managers I have been quiet for a while while we chatted. I don't think he would mind my sharing the conundrum, so I will explain. By posting as Belinda Brown it seems I fall into a Commercial Category, which comes with a sponsorship fee. This thread was changed (not by me) to be called a Dreamworld Q&A and this also had an impact on how my engagement appeared. My idea and objection was to have some fun, provide some clarity, and answer some questions, not to be on here as a commercial opportunity (that is not my role within the park either). So, since I am not able to be here representing Dreamworld without being a paid sponsor of the site, and being here as me personally would be a conflict of interest, we are at a bit of a stalemate. I can also fully appreciate where Parkz.com is coming from, the last thing I have wanted to do was cause any fraction to a relationship we've been working to foster, so I am treading carefully. I am sure we will continue to talk to find a happy medium.

When you get up in the middle of the night for something and first turn the light on.

Finally got to meet Greg, the manager of Movie World today. Top bloke! I was flattered that he recognised me, even if slightly embarrassed as well lol ? Had a nice little chat for a bit about the new DC Super-Villians area, Doomsday Destroyer and other upcoming things for the park (nothing specific, before anyone asks ?) and I'll tell you what... after that chat, I'm even more excited about this new area opening up in October. It's gonna be mind blowing!! And if it alone is anything to go by, the future attractions are going to be spectacular as well. Definitely be excited, folks. It's gonna be so worth the wait ????

Hey Guys, Just another friendly reminder about ensuring the photos submitted to the galleries are your best....I'll let you guys figure out why we had to knock these ones back

Visit the Parkz Shop After a lot of great feedback from members, I'm really pleased to say that everything has come together nicely to offer our first range of products. Everything is in stock (and looks great) and I urge everyone to have a look. To answer a few inevitable queries... Is it secure? Our checkout process is secured by SSL (https://) and payments are processed by leading online payment company Stripe. We don't store any credit card information. Who am I buying from? Parkz is operated by Timber & Steel Pty Ltd. All payments will appear on your credit card statement as such. How are orders shipped? Australia Post Regular and Express. When will orders be shipped? We'll aim to get all Express Post orders shipped within one business day and Regular Post orders within one week. Wherever applicable we'll provide tracking information and if there's any delays at our end we'll try and let you know ASAP. What if an order goes missing, is incorrect, broken etc.? Contact us and we'll sort it out. When will you have my size? We have limited numbers of shirt sizes to begin with, but we'll try and keep up with it and order in new quantities as needed. How do digital subscriptions work? If you join the Parkz Crew your account will automatically be upgraded for the duration of your membership. At its conclusion you will be sent a reminder to renew; if you choose not to renew then your account will revert to its previous level. We don't automatically renew memberships. Help! Something went wrong! The ecommerce facility is a new feature to Parkz so if you encounter any issues please let us know and we'll look into it. The Parkz Shop: http://www.parkz.com.au/forums/store/category/2-parkz-store/

You got #1 wrong

Quite aware, Was just noting that they now use the GK(the past 2 FN events) instead of the older RM. Don't expect the RM to return this year.

well don't leave us in suspense share with the class

I think you may be onto something there @Wyncenuros - although realistically with WNW, MW and AOS parking - I question whether the venue would need to supply much in the way of additional parking. Its core operations would likely flow into the evening, when only AOS is competing for parking - all of MW's carpark would be available 330+ days of the year. That would leave the swamp area fenced off open for a coaster. When they first filled the Rivers of america in Disneyland, the water drained into the soil. They then had to line the banks \ riverbed with clay to prevent it happening again.

If you're going to be able to answer the Q&A, Belinda, that's great. A question: Are there any longer term plans for the car park area? Could the carpark be flattened out from the height of Foxwell Rd, and another level of carpark added above, but still keeping visibility of the entrance building from Foxwell/The M1? My basis for this would be if an entertainment precinct (such as Universal Citywalk/Disney Downtown) were to go in to the north...

Here's the new perimeter fence in question... Sorry they are a bit dark, the weather is nothing short of terrible today!

Really scraping the bottom of the barrel, and forgive the randomness, but here's a few extras from things I can remember or things I learned from friends before I went.: Be careful if you like to chew gum. They frown on it in Singapore - and it's actually illegal to sell. Customs will generally allow you a packet to bring in for your own personal use, but if you go through it, find something else as you won't be able to buy more. Take care to dispose of it thoughtfully. Wrap it in a tissue or piece of paper before putting it in the bin. The folks in Singapore are very proud of how clean their city is - and gum is one of those things you won't see stuck all over the footpath. If you can live without it - it's best to leave it at home and take mints instead. Likewise - littering is definitely frowned upon. Always hold onto your rubbish until you find a bin - which won't be too hard to do as they are all over. There are several 'Merlion' but the original is in Merlion Park outside the fullerton hotel and is worth the trip as it gives an awesome view of the bay. There is of course another on Sentosa (which is a lot bigger), but that's just to cash in on the tourism aspect and it's outlook is nowhere near as grand despite it's size. I found the lonely planet guidebook for Singapore to be invaluable, also giving tips on things i'd never had thought of - plus the map they provide was all we needed to get around. Most locals have woeful knowledge of how to get from A-B, so if you do find yourself asking someone for directions, be prepared for it to take a while. Many 'locals' are actually labourer immigrants from india and malaysia, and few know anything but where they sleep, eat, and work. The Singapore Flyer (giant wheel) is also pretty cool. Singapore is almost right on the equator (it's 1 degree north) so the weather pretty well all-round is temperate. It is hot, and muggy, though glorious during the day. I think I went in September, and our hotel AC ran around the clock on the coldest possible setting just to enable sleep. Stepping outside at 6am was like hitting a brick wall and the heat was oppressive (it actually improves throughout the day). You can expect it to rain almost daily, but usually, although similar to the tropical showers we get on the GC, it lasts only minutes - at around 10am each day. this helps to cool things down, and freshens the air - it's also right around park opening and you'll find Universal's roof invaluable if you get there early. Pack a light spray jacket or a very portable umbrella, but keep an eye on the time and the weather outlook and seek shelter - don't worry - it never lasts long. Humidity is 80% or higher almost every day, with an average of 170mm+ rainfall each month. Average temps are 24-30 degrees almost every day - which combined with the humidity can be killer. International sim cards may not be needed - Singapore has free wifi in most central locations, shopping malls, coffee shops and your hotel, plus there are free internet cafes (and some paid ones) so you can always get online and communicate back home without needing to change things around. Although most customer facing roles will speak english, the traditions still stick hard - cashiers will usually place coins onto notes, and then profer the notes to you using two hands. Try to remember to accept the notes with two cupped hands also, rather than one. Although English is their common language - they are 74% chinese, and most will appreciate an effort to say thankyou in Mandarin (Sheh-Sheh). I found this on a tourism website and love the name they give 'western' singaporeans: As mentioned previously - their police don't muck around - and many will carry sub machine \ automatic weapons and it can be quite confronting since most Australians rarely see that type of thing in person - especially at the airport and near important government buildings... They have a really low problem with drugs, and zero tolerance on prohibited items. If you need to take any medication, check smart traveller, or other advisory websites on what you can \ can't bring, and whether you need documentation to bring certain things with you. Also - if you don't have anything nice to say about the people or the government - best to keep quiet - lest you be arrested for defamation (it's a real thing over there). This is a good read: http://www.goabroad.com/articles/study-abroad/singapore-laws-to-know-before-you-go If you have the time for some culture - check out some hawker centres - Lau Pa Sat is regarded as the best of these and is well worth the experience! Hawker centres however tend to disregard most social niceties you'd expect in other places - they're quick, efficient at what they do, and they'll get you what you want - and it will be cheap - but not necessarily with any courtesy - especially to a foreigner. Singaporeans love a good deal, so if you see a huge queue, you know that place has the best of whatever they offer. If you're looking for a seat in a crowded eatery and you see a pack of tissues on a table - that means its reserved. A lot of locals think that that practice (called Chope-ing) is rude - so I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself - but be mindful you may get an angry diner if you take their seat - especially in the hawker centres. Little India is a residential \ low-end commercial part of Singapore. There is no reason to go there no matter what. Avoid it. at all cost. Likewise if someone approaches you in the street offering bottom dollar prices on top brand merchandise, just ignore them and keep walking. usually they will lead you to a non descript back room whilst their colleague drives the van around with the knock off merchandise (which they keep moving so they don't get caught) and pressure sell. Some of these are good deals on fakes, others end up with you getting robbed. Despite how good the deal may be, avoid street sellers unless their merchandise is on display at a stall freely accessible, and right in front of you. A lot of things are abbreviated so it helps to know the acronym of the place you're headed for as well as the name. Some of the acronyms that you’ll usually see are: MRT – mass rapid transit, CTE – Central Expressway, MOE – Ministry of Education, SBS – Singapore Bus Service, and GST – Goods and Services Tax (for example). They're always in a rush, and will push past you to get there first. Be mindful of this when you're near roads or trains - though they do have a very efficient train system (follow the arrows) remember if you can't get on, there will be another one only minutes away. You'll find little in the way of outright begging for money too - instead they will try to sell you something - things like a packet of tissues and other small nick nacks. best to run with a polite 'no thankyou' and move on. They are quite persistent.

I went down for a little look on the weekend, and can confirm that the "new" Tango Train is a vast improvement on its predecessor. The ride sits further forward than the old one, and the queue line goes around behind the back of the ride. It has two cycle types: "mild" (slower speed for all heights) and "wild". "Wild" is feels significantly faster than the old one, especially in reverse. They appear to have taken care with the aesthetics which is great to see. It's got a nice colour scheme that complements the rest of the park, and it now feels like it belongs. It isn't a trailer ride just plonked down like the old one was. They also appear to be building some type of entrance structure, which is currently two concrete columns with a curtain over them. It will be interesting to see what they have planned here, and also whether they'll be bringing back the zigzag shaped shade structure which used to stand outside the old one. It was kinda cool so it'd be a shame to see it go - especially in the summer and on wet days. It was also good to see some attention to detail in the "tunnel" area and on the roof which was painted as a night sky with stars and strobe lights, which looked good.

Sorry, I couldn't resist doing this..

it's behind the Big Brother Cafe as what T-bone said, @T-bone I can assure you that I didn't do an Andrew as the gate to Car Park B was open, speaking about gates, someone was leaning on the gate of the construction site of Tiger Island and the gate swung backwards, no Andrews attempted to go in. Staff member at TOT2 knew it was an accident also... @The Original Belinda BrownI didn't know you and Kenny had a child!

watch out, at this rate you'll be the new POP