sonic123488
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The idea of "whats next" is what will be the very next attraction put in to MW. But what will be next?, somehow I think they'll be going for a family attracton, not a flying coaster. By family attraction something like the Spinball Whizzer which could fit very well next to the Lethal Weapon Here's the link for it http://www.rcdb.com/id2472.htm
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There is one problem here, I don't think MW is going to touch their studios(unless they decide to build another studio tour which would bring in some customers.) But MW asking for speacial treatment-not going to happen-otherwise Disney would be here already, if they were going to put a train station there it would be solely for the purpose of public transport, not because the queensland govenment wants a bigger theme park.The biggest problem though is that bloody film production office, its in the middle of everything, and if it were rebuilt elsewhere the park could really open up. However, my full vision for the future of the WVTP site is to make it more of a destination, rather than a day trip. It would be excellent if there were a couple of hotels/resorts for visitors, an open air entertainment and shopping strip (with restaurants, bars, a small Village Cinema, shops, fast food, health club etc, sort of along the lines of down town disney or citywalk. The production offices for the studios could be an anchor tenant if they relocated to here. A monorail would have stops at WnW, AOS, The shopping strip, the resorts and MW (and possibly a loop up the hill to paradise country. Each station would be themed, eg beachy for WnW, rustic for AOS, modern for the shopping strip, art deco for MW. If they wanted to go all out, they could build a branch line to Helensvale station. The idea would be to stop people ending their day when the park closes, but to stick around, have meal, see a film etc, and also so people could drift between the parks during the day, when it gets hot they can go back to their resorts and return in the evening. A dedicated transport hub would be provided , with non stop transport to SW .The parks should have their hours extended to 7pm at least -
Lifts could be useful, but they're expensive and they can break down, but yeh If White Water World wanted to compete they should've really done better planning in the first place.
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On the TV ad for the ride it doesn't really capture the color of the ride, and it looks really colorful when you go there, because of the brught yellow track. The ad is a poor attempt advertising this ride.
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Okay, I agree the flying coaster is a good option, but again where could it be placed, because most of the area directly behind Superman Lethal Weapon and the Batwing area is taken up by the studio.Mate, I'm happy with my decision and think it would be the right ride for MW. I have considered all B&M types (I know what they are) and these are my favourite. Remember, unlike you I have actually ridden a few of these coaster types such as a flyer, stand up, inverted, floorless etc and the flyer really is the most breathtaking. (and Im sure a lot of people who have ridden these rides would agree, the SFMM ones at least) The way a ride looks in photos (well, aside from the theming anyway) is not important, the ride and its forces are important. I mean, have a look at this pic of expedition Ge force for example: http://www.rcdb.com/m/ig977.htm?picture=32 Just looking, you wouldn't guess this ride was once voted the worlds best steel coaster (though last year it dropped to second spot) As the saying goes, dont judge a book by its cover. Superman at MW would be another example, just looking, its just a top hat and a couple of hills, really doesn't look too special, but ride it and you realise it is far and away the best ride in Australia. You really need to get out there and ride a few coasters (Eg not the small selection on the GC) or read articles/balanced reviews of the newer ones to get a feel for what is good. I mean, this is a public forum so everybody is free to post what they want, but ultimately my own personal experiences are going to hold MUCH more weight in my own mind then the looks of a few pics from rcdb selected by a kid. BTW, the ride is called "Kumba", not "The Kumba", and the model is a B&M sitting coaster ( http://www.bolliger-mabillard.com/products/sitting_en.aspx ), not a Hyper Twister just to let you know. A Hyper Twister coaster would be a hyper coaster with a twister style layout, http://www.rcdb.com/m/ig535.htm?picture=13 -
I still like the idea of water squirting up as you pass! Again why a flyer, why not a B&M Hyper twister coaster like the Kumba Link for you http://www.rcdb.com/m/id94.htm?I wasn't thinking along those lines with a huge lake dominating the whole layout, that looks equally as bland as a gravel pit below the ride, just a couple of small linear ponds at strategic points in the layout to give it a natural look. -
They only hurt for me when I sit at the back and pick up all the G-forces
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You never know who's reading this as a guest. But still we can give our ideas. I think Movieworld(this is gonna sound crazy) could build an artificial lake behind Wild West Falls and build track over that. But considering price, you could put in a shallow pool like the in the link of my previous post.Sigh, if only these thoughts and ideas would come true -
At six Flags Magic Mountain the "Superman the Escape" is the eyesore, Dreamworld dealt much better(in my opinion) than they did with the supports. The tower was the thing that helped stop ToT having lots of little supports. Back to the issue, yes the trees are good. Now about the water is this what you meant? Click on this link http://www.rcdb.com/ig3672.htm?picture=26 About Tatsu as my favourite ride I just like the look of it(as a coaster).^Just a quick off topic question, your profile lists Tatsu as your favourite ride, when did you get to ride it? Though getting back to what you just said, I'll agree that it has been built in a rather brute manner on the mountain top as if it were a flat site if you get what I mean (The brake run is a good 20m up in the air simply because it sticks off the side of the hill) However they did a great job at preserving the trees, and down on the ground, I didn't think much of it's presence , it wasn't overwhelming or anything. -
Well, yeh that's what I meant. The reason I don't like the Tatsu any more is because of the look, It just looks like a bunch of metal in the air, If you have water or grass it gives you a much more a feeling of a moulding in with the landscape feel, that's what I like about the Air.^That doesn't count as theming, theming is: What you are talking about is landscaping, and landscaping is: I think its a given a flying coaster would be set up like this if one were built, MW has good viewing areas for it's rides and they do a good job at making things look nice. One thing to be careful of is not making the flying coaster have too many sections close to the ground, or all it becomes is just a whole lot of watching grass whiz by at high speed. It is far cooler to be a bit higher up, to really give the feeling of being in flight. One feature I think that would be nice would be ponds below parts of the ride, so you can look down at your reflection, in effect its like a mirror which creates a feeling of greater space, making it feel like you are higher than you really are. -
What I mean by theming on the air is stuff like going over landscapes, and pedestrians, It just looks really cool to be able to fly over peoples heads(Like in Some parts of Superman, it's also cool when you watch people flying over your head. I guess it's not theming it's really building up the need to go on it.^What theming does air have? -
Then why do they advertise the Iron Man movie on the big screen at movie world? also, if we were going to build a flying coaster I'd prefer it to look like Air, because when you look at the pictures the theming looks really good, even better would be theming like that of Nemesis Here's the link for Air http://www.rcdb.com/m/id1458.htm And here's the link for Nemesis(Please note this is not a flying coaster ,but the theming looks really good!) http://www.rcdb.com/m/id776.htmOne thing I might point out, Iron man is a Marvel character, not DC like Batman and Superman, If there is an exclusivity deal that MW holds with DC then an Iron Man ride might be out of the question...and If they could somehow use Marvel characters, I would build a Spiderman ride in preference anyway given Spidermans' greater popularity. -
Well they could still make an addition to the Batman area, based on "The Dark Night" batman movie coming next year, but why a flying coaster, why not a stand up coaster like riddlers revenge at Six Flags Magic mountain, with a cost of about $20 milionAUD(inflation adjusted) it could be a serious option. It could be called the "Jokers's Coaster" Have a look at the one at Six Flags keeping in mind that the cost was for the the current World Tallest and fastest stand up coaster. http://www.rcdb.com/id470.htm
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Iron Man Flight!What I think they should do is build a Flying Coaster to tie in with the Release of Iron Man, something big silver and looping. -
Well when I went there just at the end of the Queensland school holidays the theming wasn't complete and it seemed to have been rushed open for the holidays, and I didn't get any pics because I forgot there was a place to put stuff, so I put it all in a locker.So, did anybody have any intention of posting any pics of everything now it has been completed? I'ts been open over a month, so all the theming would have been done, as would have the shop etc. Dunno, just comes across as a bit slack, I know when I am visiting something new and people haven't seen it I make an effort to get photos for the benefit of others. Surely there would be time to take photos in those 2 hour lines.... -
White Water world seems to pride itself on new rides, while Wet'n'wild prides itself on the best rides. Do any of you think that White Water World will try to compete, and build the biggest and the best or will it just bring in Australian firsts, and if it's something that's the best what will it be?
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Oh yeah, I've been looking at them lately, and for the space they take up they're a pretty decent ride, plus Australia's first Fourth dimensional roller Coaster.Yeah, I wouldn't mind one of them at our parks. Though, when I said Zac Spin, I was talking about one of these: http://www.intaminworldwide.com/iag/index....8&Itemid=32 -
Well I like the idea but the matrix is old now, what about theming it around something new,like(I'm not being serious here) a Get smart flyer."In 2003, people asked, 'what is the Matrix?' In 2009, experience it for yourself" <Cut to footage of the ride in action with plenty of cool camera angles> " 'The Matrix: Flight of Neo', Australias first FLYING roller coaster!" <focus camera on the expressions of a group of riders> "Only at Warner Bros. Movie World" <Cut to a screen showing the WBMW logo in a Matrix graphical style> -
Going on your idea of a spinning thing, what about something like the spinball whizzer at Alton Towers http://www.rcdb.com/m/id2472.htm?Realistically, If its a thrill ride, I'm not expecting something too big, Probably a flat ride, or a small coaster like a Zac Spin or a Eurofighter. I personally think DW will never build a B&M because, for lack of a more polite way of putting, they are simply too tight. -
Well I've been thinking about it and I thought maybe Dreamworld could get a Bolliger & Mallibard, say a new inverted coaster, or a Hyper Twister coaster.
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As I said with Movie world, Dream world recently put in a new attraction(Mick Doohan
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I think if you review the comments you have made about my views (including this comment), you will find that it is you who have been obnoxious. You have made frequent personal attacks, and this is just another one. I was merely offering you the opportunity to get it all off your chest in one go, so that we could all get back to the topic, which should involve discussing our interest in, and ideas about, roller coasters, not judging people's ideas as better or worse than anybody elses.Seriously mate grow up, if you haven't got something worthwhile to say then don't post. I took the effort to give a reasoned viewpoint and here you are typing some meaningless, 2 worded obnoxious post, I mean what are you getting at? You just quoted the post and wrote "umm...and", what else do you want me to say? I guess my post was just a bit over your head..... -
Umm......and?^What you are forgetting is that Six Flags don't really build new parks, they buy and operate existing ones, well least till a few years ago, now the company is downsizing and selling off parks, the company is still in a lot of debt, and the CEO has stated their days of building $20 million coasters are over. I prefer to take the realists view, at least that way you aren't setting yourself up for disappointment. I have more hope in our existing parks just being successful and continuing to deliver good quality rides. The market is out there for a new park, just look at the proposals we have seen over the years, so it is on the minds of some, heck who predicted WWW. Yeah, people can say 'anything is possible' and 'all we can do is hope', but IMO these are easy statements to make that cant be disproven. -
well you got to have a little faith and we don't know what they'll do, (though almost definitely not) we could end up with "Six Flags-Australia"As the old Dreamworld slogan used to go, "Don't say one day, that day will never come!"
) but what could be coming next for Dreamworld?
Sea World Resort Renovation
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Sea world Resort(formaly Sea World Nara Resort), I stayed there last year and it just seems a bit old now. Do you think they should renovate, add on, demolish and build anew..... Post your ideas here.