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As an ex operator at Movie World, it was actually fairly common for staff to be rostered earlier for media filming etc. So this is certainly something that they do offer. They did it for Theme Park Review, as well as a multitude of local media channels as well. Generally speaking, except for a few positions cast sign on time as a ride operator (not a supervisor) would be 9:45am clock on time. This allows 15 mins for the operations opening checks to be done (estop, sending with harness up, gates open etc). as well as completing 2x full cycles of the ride. This is easily able to be done in the 15 mins before rides open at 10am. Certain positions would require a earlier start, such as Superman rostering 1x cast member to start at 9:25am to act as the entry host and Scooby having a 9:15am start to dot track walk with the supervisor. So yes, paying guests would not have been impacted general operation of the park at all. They would have likely gone through the gate, straight to DC rivals and done their filming before 9:30am. The staff instead of starting at say 9:15 AM (due to extended hours) they would have started at 9:00am so they can do the opening checks until 9:15, then 15 mins for filming and then open at 9:30am. Worst case scenario, the ride -MAY- have been delayed by 5 mins or so but nothing major at all.

You don’t get it no public or paying guests were impacted. nothing was closed for their sole use

Aussie World is up

@frankyMaybe you forgot how MW operate. MW might currently open the gate at 9.00am for people to enter the park but the guest can't ride to 9.30am.

This was one of the highlights of Movieworld's Star Tour back in the day. Getting to do the first ride of the day on Superman, whilst the rest the general public are held up at the ride's entrance (and the queue sprawling down to the fountain). One of the many experiences/attractions I would love VRTP bring back.

TPWW didn't command the ride to be closed just for them.🤦‍♀️

I really liked the review. I think it's quite easy to criticise our home parks because we literally see them all of the time. I do enjoy the positivity of Theme Park Worldwide. If I keep the positive vibes going we are lucky to have a world class rollercoaster with the Hypercoaster, an unbelievably well themed ride with Wild West Falls and a top notch coaster with Superman. The other thread is discussing what Movieworld could do to enhance their ride offering, but if they can find a way to add another thrill coaster and use some of the show buildings to further enhance ride offerings over the next 5 years that would make even more of a difference.

I think its a stretch to imply their review is biased because of a couple passes, which to be fair, any guest can buy. I think the fact that they mention at the very end “love to see the operations improved even more” shows they were prepared to be critical where they found it warranted (eg stunt show) but overall had a very positive experience at the park. Sometimes fresh eyes are nice to look through, especially ones that are well traveled.

Welp... I stand corrected. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Spotty I think this might have been the case now that you put it that way.

Did anyone else notice when they rode forward Rivals was open (queue was filling up) but when they returned to ride backwards the ride was closed (queue was empty and everyone could be see queuing outside on the bridge). You will find the video was edited, recording for both forwards and backwards would have taken place prior to the ride opening for guests for the day. I would have enjoyed their review of having to use the app to buy Backwards. (I believe it’s the same as Sea World now that you cannot purchase directly in park)

Did anyone else notice when they rode forward Rivals was open (queue was filling up) but when they returned to ride backwards the ride was closed (queue was empty and everyone could be see queuing outside on the bridge). I'd be filthy if I was a paying customer that day... Holidays are busy enough as it is without someone commanding a ride to be closed so they can film it. Even more so if I was to learn after the fact that they were gifted admission and an unlimited use fast track. At least they only let them film on 2 rides. Upside is, these POV's are better (image wise) than the ones Movieworld had for Rivals.

Could we rename this thread to include the Europe Coaster Club?

Everything is lovely when the park showers you with fast passes. But even the Free Fast Passes didn't stop TPWW from mentioning how bad MW operations are.😂

Actually gagged when I watched that part

😂😂😂