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Pics from today: No signs of testing but the theming and landscaping is coming together nicely.

Taken from MakMax's website:

Update from Wed. Still weird seeing it like this!

Just be thankful we get a roof

I'm really sad we aren't going to get the default station from no limits 2. I'm also sad that what they're building seem like they're designed for people actually in the area rather than in a helicopter above the main entrance. How shocking they didn't build a massive waterfall that you literally can't see from anywhere in the land! Now that would have been world class! I don't know why people are still trotting out that first concept art to make a point, and it's surprising to me that people who do so actually think they're making a point. The concept when you look at it kind of shit. Some oversize props plopped down isn't a themed land. You're basing the next bit off of Vortex to for some reason, despite every indication being that there is a sizable gulf in terms of themeing that's being built. We all now know your personal definition of world class. To me World Class basically means nothing, but has always implied something built to an international standard, IE the sort of thing you'd encounter when you go to top tier parks around the world, which includes a lot more than Disney and Universal. It seems to me it'll be done better than how Cedar Fair or Six Flags do it, better than Busch's recent efforts, and above all but the cream of the crop in Europe. 'Has to be as good as the best things Disney has ever done to be world class' Says who? You? Who are you? Wait till it's done. People who want to complain like you will be able if you, and I think the parts of society that aren't a moron will enjoy it for what it is without going 'It's not Star Wars Land though'

Shaded seating area coming soon to Sea World?

https://frightnights.com.au/event-info/entertainment-schedule Entertainment schedule has been posted, now we just need the park map 😄 Glad to hear some entertainment and Live Music confirmed. I do wish they would return to utilising the HSD arena for a large show.

I'll back what others are saying - is high-end theming these days really a couple of rock waterfalls and a No-Limits generic station? Because that's not Disney-level theming or world-class by any stretch. If you were to take concept art that literally, you'd then assume that everyone on the star flyer is going to get a 5m tall enema every time the ride comes into the station. Concept art is generally always a bit ambitious, take the Skyneedle Apartment concept art in South Brisbane: Ambitious, iconic, stunning, really quite amazing. But in reality, it's just another apartment block. Point is, especially with the pandemic, things have changed. Vortex sucks, and I think even Village will admit that, and it looks like they've learnt from that and are now doing some really interesting stuff that's worthy of attention. It won't be Disney-level quality (and nor was it ever intended to be), but I reckon it'll be really solid.

I think Ashley's opinion on this is totally legitimate, and many many people have expressed a similar-ish opinion about this 'precinct' in the past on the forums, so not sure why he's copping it. Having said that, we most definitely can't be comparing to Disney standards when they get, what, 40 million visitors per year or something? But we know VRTP did used to create new attractions of an extremely high standard with extensive thematic elements. They even had an attraction like that in Sea World itself, with the former Lassiter's then Bermuda. But from the sounds of it, the inside of Leviathan's station is promising and a welcome reversal from the nothing stations of GL and Rivals

So maybe everyone could calm down for 2 seconds. This is all subjective. And I’ll spell out what Joz was trying to say. The concept art looks pretty. But actually look at the coaster. Look at the station. Both are shit! We may not get a joke of waterfall however it looks like the station will be a fully immersive themed experience. And the coaster layout is kick ass (no way is this a family coaster). So would you sooner have nice gardens, a waterfall and a completely un-themed dull coaster? Or modest landscaping and a kick ass coaster with themed station? That’s the question. And nobody called anyone here a moron FYI so we can leave the “Im so offended” style nonsense at the door.

So, because I have a differing opinion to you, you imply that I'm a moron. I don't agree with what you're saying but I'm not going to imply that your moron. You're a suppose to be a leader on this forums, so show some f***** respect for peoples right to have a differing opinion. Why do I keep going back to original concept art, hmm I wonder because that's what we were don't we were getting. I would have loved a massive waterfall, and you could have been able to see it, only from certain angles, but you still could. I'm basing the next bit off of vortex to make my point, the area we were getting was suppose to be world class I don't consider vortex world class. That's why I said it. Your opinion of world class is fine, as you said you know my opinion of it. To me world means international, hence why I believe world class is best of the best. Yes, it would be done better than six flags or cedar, it would beat them by a land slide. But certainly not better than Disney or Universal. I consider Disney world class for the same reason we compare a lot of things in our parks to Disney, because often it's the best of the best, world class. Who am I? I'm just someone that is stating his opinion. I could ask you the same the question, Who are you to say Disney isn't world class. But I'm not going to say that as you have a right to think otherwise. I'm sorry, I didn't think there was a rule saying we couldn't state our opinions until something is finished. But, how I said I'm sorry for stating my opinion, on second thoughts I'm not because until it's Joz's forums, I'm going to continue doing it, if you don't like piss off. Or you can except as I have done with you that's all right for me to have my opinion. You haven't stated that I can't have an opinion, but the way you wrote your reply, gives that impression. Hmm, I'd say it's interesting. Definitely glad it's gonna sit like SBNO for a century. I think I'd prefer them to reopen the monorail. But I'm interested to see how it'll look.

The area is going to look great, but we have been promised world class theming, based on what we got with vortex I'm in doubt we are going to get that. This what we were suppose to get, it looks bloody awesome. But, in reality it's gonna look nothing like it. This how vortex looks, I'd cool that is world class. This is what we got. It looks good, but is crap, in comparison to how it was suppose look. It's very well presented but ain't world class. Yes, the area is still getting built and yes, there is a shed. Great, I'm sure it'll look good. Let's not forget Leviathan is the best family roller coaster in the world, according to them. See what I mean, VRTP, talk a big game, but it's not as good as it's hyped up to be. Who remembers this: A STORM IS BREWING, THIS IS GOING TO BE A BIG ONE. I'm not gonna say anymore than that. Scooby Doo upgrade, good, but no where near as good as it was hyped up to be. But, as you guys said there is a shed, OMG a shed, I can't wait to see what's in it, but I want the whole area to be like that, and it ain't, yes, it's still getting built, but I know my history with VRTP. Here is what I call world class theming: This is what we have so far, of the world class area. Now how we've all said, the area is still under construction. So let's compare world class themed area under construction with new Atlantis under construction. What we see is the Star Wars area in Disneyland under construction, not finished yet, but, we know it's gonna be great, by just the sight of it. I don't need to show pics of leviathan and trident, because there are plenty of images on this forum. How I said the area is gonna look good, but not world class. Not by any means. Maybe the shed we look world class, but the shed is just one part of it. We were told the area would be world class, not just a shed. I'm not gonna feel silly, and I'm not writing it off. It's gonna look good, but not world class.

There is also a large station building, completely enclosed and out of view.... I think you'll be quite surprised/impressed, and feel quite silly for writing it off so early.

That question would be better answered by village, as they’re the ones that said that this area would be world class, theming wise. However, in my opinion world class theming is on the scale of a Disney park, or universal park. What I’m seeing is not on that scale.

Thanks, @Ogre for the pics, the area is coming along well. I certainly wouldn’t call it “world class theming”, as they advertised. But like the vortex, it’s very well presented.

I feel like this thread is going to go to places that are not good.

Some pics from today! Zoom in and you can see some rockwork in the queue Two new statues! (one pictured). Much much larger than the current one near Vortex. Crates of 'Split Bluestone Tiles" Edit: Not sure if this is new or not but Levy and Trident now appear on the map in the app! Looks like they still may be planning some kind of theming on the bottom right