DaptoFunlandGuy
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Ardent Leisure changing it's name? Maybe
DaptoFunlandGuy replied to New display name's topic in Theme Park Discussion
A buyback is typically an indication that the company thinks the share price is too low for the value of the stock. In a buy-back, they are actually removing stock from the 'pool' - so the shares aren't increasing an ownership stake of the board of directors, they simply cease to exist - making the shareholding pool smaller, which does increase the value of each share and the resulting dividends as a result. Why are they doing it? I have no idea. -
It's more nuanced than that. Think about it - why do they never use the second half of the indoor queue and make everyone stand outside in the sun, with crude tape on the ground...? The building obviously has capacity limitations, my guess is fire evac requirements.
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We've booked for June 2024 (We're hitting Hong Kong and Singapore again this Christmas) so also keen to hear other suggestions for things to do. Planning a similar itinerary, though won't be hitting the snow, obviously.
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You don't need a super big space for bumper cars. take a look at many timezones around the place and you'll see just how small a space you can make it. I can't see them doing any more earthworks to that site so unless they take over some of the footpath i'd say the existing site is probably all she wrote. It should fit but if so it's going to be a fairly small course - which is probably fine for BB considering most times of the year even only a few cars wouldn't generate much of a wait...
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My conclusion - The Underground Club has missed the mark. Would have done better putting some escape rooms or another maze in there.
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It sounds like they're looking to combine either the tigers or wildlife with some sort of farmstay, ala Paradise Country. It'll be interesting to see any artists impressions or early concepts if\when they decide to come out with them. That said we nearly had a Soarin style ride named after a p*rn star, so registration doesn't necessarily mean anything...
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Ardent Leisure changing it's name? Maybe
DaptoFunlandGuy replied to New display name's topic in Theme Park Discussion
Didn't Ardent have a motion on the table to change their name in 2016, which got dropped post-TRRR? -
(For completeness) the Warner Bros elements and indicia including DC are all used by Village under licence from WB.
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Yeah Demo Derby was a trailer mounted unit, i'm not sure if it was ever intended to be permanent or just a filler attraction until their next expansion. While they did build a roof for it, the install looked very temporary, and in the few visits we made to the park since it went in, we never once saw it operating.
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I know. That's why I suggested they removed it to reduce the weight - because it didn't change their accessibility but perhaps it allowed them to run backwards. Also well aware, but the video I saw had an operator \ conductor sitting in the back row with what looked like a 2-way in their hand. Cameras are great and all, but they don't see everything a real person can. Its a smart move to have a spotter for the return journey regardless of how many cameras you have.
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The video I saw of it running backwards has the caboose\wheelchair car removed. Perhaps reduced weight? (Though it may just be that the rear car needs a spotter on the radio, so they opted to give them a seat) The new carriages are already lighter than the old ones by a mile...
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Did they paint the new section blue as well?
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Missed opportunity to charge $15 for the first week and then jack it up to $40
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I wasn't suggesting for a minute that DWX was going anywhere. I think it's great that they've opted to run a shuttle service rather than shut it down completely.
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"This beloved and integral park transport ride is temporarily closed while we construct our newest coaster, but it will most assuredly return afterwards, even if we scrap a train in the interim" aren't reassuring words to the Gold Coast Theme Park community. Let's hope it returns to full operations once Leviathan err Jungle Rush is complete!
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Here's the timeline so far - from June last year to September this year:
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Viking’s Revenge Flume Ride Removal
DaptoFunlandGuy replied to themagician's topic in Theme Park Discussion
Yeah look - i'd rather they replaced the attraction with an attraction, but in the scheme of things, i'd much rather a nice, tropical planting \ grassy space than a closed and decrepit hulk of an old ride in full view. -
What does Flowrider have to do with Sky Coaster?
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Totally understandable. It's unlikely unless it is an absolute disaster for them to just discount the prices. What they may do is start offering bundles, buy one get one, or other combos that make it a much more attractive price. They won't offer anything more to existing ticket holders if that occurs, but they almost certainly will offer to compensate you if you complain
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opening nights are never as popular as those later in the month - those who visit regularly know the actors take at least the first night to hit their groove. if you're only going once, later is the better experience for sure. It will be telling what they do with the later nights - whether they sell out, or whether those nights get heavy discounting as they get deeper into the month. We all discussed the big jump in price \ removal of membership freebies to fright nights this year, and there were questions over whether the price jump went too far. If the park is not as busy, and the night is enjoyable and you get everything done, AND the park makes a profit from it, then I think the pricing might be hitting the right spot - happier guests are going to give good reviews and return - something that has often been somewhat foreign to the company of late... If they have a fire sale on the later nights it will probably indicate they missed the mark... Wait and see.
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I'm not sure if the slab matches the profile, but if it is an Aerobat i think it would be a good fit for the park given their other attraction mix. It also fits the cryptic social media description perfectly.
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Dreamworld - Kenny & Belinda's Dreamland Updates
DaptoFunlandGuy replied to Ogre's topic in Theme Park Discussion
That's not how I read that. The way I understood that was that they slide part of the ride shroud, which keeps the gondola area separated from the machinery of the ride. The noise was probably just scraping over the concrete floor. Not sure about the drop, but that could just be the result of maintenance hitting some sort of manual control to lower the ride (which is probably inside the shroud) I've no inside knowledge, i've only read the same article you have - but that was what I imagined to be occurring when i filtered through all the sensationalistic journalism. -
Dreamworld - Kenny & Belinda's Dreamland Updates
DaptoFunlandGuy replied to Ogre's topic in Theme Park Discussion
Written like someone in 8th grade english who has just been taught how to use adjectives. I doubt it would have made headlines if it happened during normal day operation. -
Viking’s Revenge Flume Ride Removal
DaptoFunlandGuy replied to themagician's topic in Theme Park Discussion
He probably could have done it quicker if he wasn't holding his camera in one hand the whole time... -
If you think that is directed at you, it would seem my descriptions are sufficient enough for you to recognise the truth in those words. Nevertheless, I think most would agree that I provided many replies, so to suggest that all I said was 'lol' is a bit of a skewed narrative. The posts are there for all to read and see and i'll let those replies be judged as they are rather than try to reagitate your bullshit. If people want to bitch about me in private messages - have at it. It's no skin off my nose. I'll still be here, and i'll call it like i see it - publicly so everyone can see both sides of my face. In the same vein that scooby fire eyes, getting on in years, turnstiles and upwards seating pit will forever be in the Parkz vernacular, i'll still be here, calling it like I see it. No doubt this will all be deleted by dinner - so I'm done here.
