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I’m 99% sure another cedar fair park is getting wicked twister (I think Great America from memory.)

...i smell a go fund me...

DW has come out said they will automatically be extending annual passes by 8 days.

I had overlooked that part - my comments only referred to the shorter operating hours that were announced. You are right of course - remaining closed without a lockdown order (after screaming so loudly to "open the borders" earlier) is incredibly out of touch - and seems like perhaps they canned all their rosters with the expectation nothing would change this week. 5 stars is extraordinarily generous.

Looks like it could end up being a fence

Haha true! I was certain we were gonna be in for a longer stint in lockdown. one time where I’m very happy to be proven wrong

Looks like a fountain to me 🙃

Upcoming temporary grizzy bear exhibition. S/

Confirmed, MW are buying BS. 🤣

ITs already gone through council and been approved in a DA.

Are we still going to that restaurant near yours?

GoldCoaster was second hand, and until ST opens, it would have to be regarded as Dreamworld's flagship coaster right now... I don't think there's anything wrong with second hand if the ride is being removed for progress reasons rather than maintenance or issues. Given how Cedar announced the closure, it's safe to say the removal is for progress. WT probably has some life left in it, and would probably fit well into the old TOT footprint (pure guess), especially given the power requirements - but overall while it's probably got a solid decade left in it, I think the propulsion system is the biggest issue and its unlikely Dreamworld would want to take on another power beast. I'd love to see it, but agree its probably never going to happen.

Not really that interesting at all - to be honest, its a no brainer - as said, it's quiet. The other thing overlooked here is something anyone visiting on an offpeak weekday will know - after 3pm, you start seeing groups enter the park in school uniform - Mum and Dad have picked up the kids from the local state school and come to the park to spend an hour or two on rides. By closing at 3:30, they avoid these extra groups entering the park - and given the likely low-spend by these regular afternoon attendees, it really doesn't cost them anything by losing those groups, and it also reduces the potential for both entry of infection, and spread of that infection too... especially given how quickly delta spread through multiple schools to lead us to now.

I think he considers the treat to be the sum of the parts.

Luna Park Melbourne has the space vacated by their former coaster Metropolis. This space could easily fit in the Skyloop model in that footprint- yeah sure they would have to move around a couple of flats- but it is extremely doable. This would be a pretty good acquisition for the park as they certainly need another thrill coaster and given the value on offer with the purchase of Buzzsaw, would be a good fit. Given LPM's crowd levels, throughput would not be a problem and would give LPM a much needed boost and attention focus. Yeah I dont think Aussie World is a serious contender either as they definitely have a master plan that they are working towards. It may only be a serious option given the bargain price investment that the purchase of Buzzsaw could offer the park and the ability to add to their coaster line up in an economical purchase. I actually think that Buzzsaw would look good in Aussie World's skyline but i dont credit the idea with much creedence. True they dont but they have been steadily adding to their portfolio of attractions and an opportunity like this may be too good to pass. It would certainly be a game changer for the park if they did! Adventure World seems like the best fit but it seems very unlikely that this would happen. Although they certainly have a history of purchasing second hand rides such as the Geronimo Schwarzkopf coaster from Luna Park Sydney and their current Huss Drop Tower Inferno..... Gumbuya World is a bit of a dark horse for mine. They have bolted out of the blue in the last 5 years and have a good sized park with good attractions that is just aching for a couple of tier 1 thrill rides. Buzzsaw could definitely fill that need... Funfields could also be seen as a likely contender as they have invested heavily in the past few years in new attractions. They are also known for picking up second hand rides and giving them a new lease on life( see the Stingray from Dreamworld and the Pirate Ship from Seaworld). Adding a ride of this calibre and their first coaster would be a game changer for them certainly........ Rainbows End for mine would be the most logical choice. Buzzsaw would see them add a much needed 4th coaster to their lineup and would be an economical pick up for them. It is a park that doesnt have a huge amount of land for expansion yet could fit Buzzsaw with ease. It would be a good option for them. In saying all that, my bet is also the Asian market, especially in the South East. I reckon a park in Indonesia or Vietnam would be the most likely contender.........time will tell!!

You’re not an idiot, it’s a turn of phrase and that’s precisely how I meant it. You know that, but your insatiable appetite to nitpick doesn’t allow you to just move on. As I said above, I’m not turning this discussion into a covid debate. I’ve said my piece, you’ve said yours. If someone else wants to chat it out with you they are welcome to, but I’m out.

As I said not to host it right now, rather wait another year till next "spooky Season".