DaptoFunlandGuy

Something a bit more realistic might have worked. It's good to see a lot of news and events outlets coming up with interesting ideas for April 1.

You only have to ride it, or stand in the observation area, and look for the flash to know which one works - or check out the on-ride photos in the kiosk and check out the background... it is definitely the set on the facade doing the work. The helix photos always shot from below you - you ended up with a lot of feet. The facade ones get you in the middle of a turn, so the train is spread out on the side the camera is on - and gives a better shot of both riders.

I love it - obviously DW\WWW's PR department teed up the press visit, and to have the even the media refer to it as something other than a "loop" just cements the mistake in their marketing propaganda.

not bad...

I do love this instant, cheap medium known as the internet that we have these days to communicate things so quickly. I wish they'd at least proof read the site before they upload it....

That is true - the anchor at the bottom of the valley wasn't accessible until recently when the new walkways and the sceniscender were built. The top anchor was visible, but it depended on where you were on whether you could see it or not.

Unfortunately, it's just one of those things where you had to be there. For legal reasons, the information is no longer available.

Classic Joz.... absolute classic. Seriously, if we didn't think Whitsy was gay before now, you have to believe he's gay now, with his constant fixation with tights and male underwear...

Actually Gazza, the overheads kind of reinforce the other way, unless you know what you're seeing - except that sea world's water is a more natural colour, and not bright blue, all three parks appear to have a high water coverage....

Thats what gets me too. At Disney Hong Kong (which despite the lack of attractions when compared to other Disney properties) it was definitely something you could spend all day at with minimal re-rides on anything. We paid $350HK for a one-day ticket, and because we were staying at their hotel, we got an extra day for free. With the current exchange rate (we paid less as the rate was a bit lower two weeks ago) it equates to less than $50 for the two-day ticket. Even buying at the gate, same price for one-day is cheaper than our parks, and the experience was much much more than anything we get. Christ - the janitors take the time and effort to sweep the leaves into mickey ears for chrissake... Because like most rides at non "themed" parks tend to open with a bang and a wow factor, and then as things die, the budget isn't there anymore. THey're saving their pennies for their next big attraction and they can't spare $30 for a spare bottle of fog juice (ok well that one got fixed, but you get the idea..)

I'll create the thread...

because كبيرة حليب بنكهة doesn't stand out as much as a giant M - ask the McDonalds people... Gazza you always surprise me at how many random, odd, out of the way and just plain weird photos you take when you're out and about - what posessed you to take a photo of chips and chocolate milk in a Dubai supermarket? And this is now the fourth edit in 3 minutes - but reanimated - only the pringles were translated - both the milk and what looks like a "chomp" but is actually a "tex" are both in english packaging with arabic avery labels on them.

Which is quite funny - because i've never heard of them. They shoul dhave jumped on the channel ten bandwagon - and partnered up for the biggest loser - stick the fatties in the big brother house, and make them jog down the ToT track - I bet you they can run fast when that thing is coming behind them! But seriously - that is a dream partnership deal they should have gone for - plenty of seclusion in the compound, accessible to large metro centres - access to all the facilities of the two parks outside of hours for challenges - and cross promotion with their gym.... how no-one saw that writing on the wall - ...and besides - they could then install another spin-and-spew attraction in "adrenalin alley" and call it the biggest (lunch) loser.

Whoa Whoa Whoa..... slow down there - you made a statement, and they raised a valid argument to that statement. Theres no need to go all ghetto. You're entitled to your opinion, and they're entitled to theirs - you can't shut them up anymore than we can shut you.... respect is encouraged on this site - and everyone's opinion is valid for what it is - their own opinion. And to add my two cents - you will find that singapore has better standards than we do across the board because they are so strict on those found to breach them.

It is cheaper, but still only available to QLD residents, so there is still market for the one-day entry ticket for those outside the state. (not everyone gets a 3park pass) As to being addressed only to Q150's who didn't buy the VIP - I bought both, using the same MyFun login, and I never filled out the pass form for the Q150, only the VIP, which is the only place besides MyFun that has my email address. Trouble is, I've been spoilt for ticketing since I moved up here, considering the Q150 and then the VIP pass, I was intending on buying the 3 park annual pass when I moved up, and quite willing to spend the money on it each year. Now that i've had it so cheap, if they pull this style of pass, and I have to buy the mega pass, I probably won't, and I'll just wait until they bring out another cheap offer.

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned already. Being in Hong kong, i haven't had access to my email - i received this on wednesday from WVTP (ie: not from My Fun) Original email is below:

Trainer tells audience what they're in for Whale then kills her Whale named as Tilikum A FEMALE trainer was killed by a killer whale at SeaWorlds Shamu stadium in Orlando, Florida, according to Jim Solomons with the Orange County Sheriff's office. In a news conference at 4.30pm local time (8.30am AEDT), Mr Solomons said that the 40 year old trainer was in a “whale holding area” when she slipped and was fatally injured by one of the whales. Mr Solomons said that "it appeared to be an accidental death.” Mr Solomons was joined at the news conference by Dan Brown, the park’s general manager, who read a brief statement in which he described the victim as “one of our most experienced trainers” and said the park had initiated an investigation into the incident. "We have never in the history of our parks experienced an incident like this and all of our standing operating procedures will come under review as part of this investigation," Mr Brown said. Asked for more details on the trainer, an emotional Mr Brown said: "Please bear with us, we've just lost a member of our family." The brief news conference ended with many reporters' questions left unanswered, such as whether the attack occurred in front of spectators. Witness Victoria Biniak described the attack to local station WKMG, saying the veteran trainer had just finished telling the audience about the show they were about to witness when the whale struck. "The trainer was explaining different things about the whale ... and then the trainer that was down there walked away from the window ... and then Telly (the whale) took off really fast in the tank and he came back, shot up in the air, grabbed the trainer by the waist and started thrashing (her) around," Ms Biniak told the station. Ms Biniak added that the attack was violent enough for the trainer’s shoe to fly off. The witness's account could not be corroborated. The Orlando Sentinel reported that Orange County Fire & Rescue responded at 2pm local time (6am AEDT) to a report of a person who was not breathing. Mr Biniak told the station that the whale, named Tilikum, or Telly for short, does not typically have a trainer in its tank because it is too large. WKMG reported that Tilikum is a nearly 30-year-old, 12,300-pound bull Orca. Tilikum was previously involved in two fatal incidents. On February 21, 1991, the whale, then living at a location in British Columbia, Canada, was involved in an incident that resulted in the death of 20-year-old female trainer Keltie Byrene. Tilikum was moved to Orlando in 1992. In 1999, a man who snuck into the park after closing time was found dead inside the whale’s tank.

What about risk to technicians and their eyebrows hey?

another non news. I'm guessing it was something really small and out of the way. Given the time of the incident - it would have occurred during showtime? It could be worst case scenario and have some seriously expensive stuff damaged - but i doubt it.

Sorry to drift off topic, but it's really frustrating me - Wonka doesn't end in ER. A bigger tech box that would handle all of the vision mixing equipment, that wasn't required during PASS might be the reason - vision mixers and switchers can take up a bit more room than just audio and pyro... maybe fit more monitors in so they can see all the cameras large enough to make sense of them? *pure speculation - but who knows....

If Richard has posted it, you can bet the source is solid.

Well, if you completely demolish the show building, you could expand out and across the creek if need be. You'd be surprised just how much real estate BATR2 sits on. Edit - on second thoughts - Computer says no.

I saw a documentary on the construction of HRP on discovery a few days back - i really like the concept of some of those attractions - in particular the coaster (can't remember the name) with the ferris-wheel lift.

Gee, it's quiet in here...

**Just stay out of dark alleys. Winter is preferable - you can always put more clothes on, but in summer there is a limit to how much you can take off... in public.