DaptoFunlandGuy

I've never noticed these before! Looking back it looks like they were always painted black and I can't believe I've never seen them!

Ekka last year had kid-sized ones for $6-7 depending on if you bought one or several. Adult full size dodgems were $10 a hit.

Yeah look, it's not for me at that price (I usually skip it during the day when its free), but you'd probably get a few riders an hour and that'd probably cover your costs, so not a bad idea. Like Treehouse, i'm ok with these low barrier to entry attractions operating during the markets, though unlike treehouse, you'd have to charge something for dodgems to keep the queue manageable.

this is the perfect description for Doomsday and i'm here for it. Mind if I steal that? LOL that this was in my news feed this morning: VIDÉO. « Ça criait dans tous les sens » : une attraction prend feu au Futuroscope, deux femmes blessées - Le Parisien https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objectif_Mars It's a two year old Intamin family spinner.

this cord business is an absolute joke. I certainly hope its a temporary measure because they needed a part and preferred to open the ride rather than wait for the hardwired option to arrive. If the cord is the intended, long term operation, I wonder how much downtime we're going to have from broken cables.

If you look closely, the yellow device is also in your closeup shot under the 'A' - it has running gear to go up the track, and a ram or actuator to push off the support structure below it. At a guess, these devices assist with placement of the letters in some way - they're able to move up or down the length of the actuator. they're positioned at a level below the letters though - so perhaps it supports a work platform, or holds the tools and fixings needed? Not sure on the wrapped section, but its literally taped on so its not going to be there for long. Similarly, my guess is its related to the install of the letters. they probably didn't get as far last night as they wanted to \ haven't finished cleaning up after last nights work.

Just to be clear, I'm not challenging your statement to give you a hard time - i was genuinely trying to understand what the issues are as I don't see intamin as having any particularly endemic issues across the board. The only examples you gave didn't really seem to ring true with what you'd suggested, which is why I queried those further...

Xcelerator was their first Accelerator model, and TTD was their second. TTD only went down due to the incident, if I recall, and correct me if i'm wrong but wasn't Xcelerator closed much out of caution after the TTD incident too? The current rhetoric is that they're waiting on parts but a lot of folk are betting that Cedar plans to retrofit both Xcelerator and TTD with a newer launch system, but that they're waiting to see how TTD fares before moving on X. This doesn't strike me as a reliability issue - the hydraulic launches are nearing end of life, and have all but been replaced in production with LSM style launches moving forward - the rides have operated for 20 years relatively faithfully (like our Superman) other than the inherent issues with being world first prototypes. As for the prefabs, it's likewise issues with being world first and lessons learned but those issues are also being worked out. So far you've pointed to two ride types as examples, but the pre-fab is the only thing that seems like an inherent poor design, so hardly justification for branding an entire manufacturer as having a 'curse'. You want to tar an entire manufacturer with the same brush, start with something like Meisho... it'll make life easier.

Can you expand on that? I'm not doubting that this has come from somewhere, but although they've got loads of different attractions out there, some of which are undergoing some level of difficulty, the brand doesn't strike me as inherently unreliable - we've got attractions like Superman and Giant Drop, both from Intamin, and both lasting decades, with parks investing in those attractions longevity (in Dreamworld's case, as we speak)... Like, if Intamin is a shitty manufacturer, then they pretty much all are, no?

Even without AV, this is Village. it'll take 40 seconds for the last group to clear the station and you know we don't let the next group in until every last person is cleared from the unload...

I've had a conversation with an operator about a height issue and they told me - wristband or not - if theres a doubt, the guest goes back to guest services to get it worked out. Apparently there have been incidents where wristbands get swapped, and I believe that as the last time we got a band, GS actually wrote down name, DOB, and what he was wearing. I mean, sure ops should be able to rely on bands being accurate, but if something doesn't seem to add up, they should still be able to redirect rather than have an argument (or an unsafe dispatch) right there on the platform.

lol. I think though that although their regulation is less strict than ours, the disability discrimination angle is strong - whereas our parks wouldn't need to have a PA on a loop about disability accommodations and could have a polite, fair and reasonable discussion over what an amputee (or otherwise) can and cannot ride or do, i feel like in the states, a lot of them would immediately react that they were being discriminated against regardless of any further discussions or correspondence, so if they're loud and constant about the limitations of the ride before the guest interacts with a cast member, there's less (not no) chance that the guest is gonna flip a table.

Heck even Regie is calling you out. I'd go back through your posts to point out all the instances where you've claimed the high ground due to some knowledge or experience, but you're just not worth my time. Simple fact is that you've portrayed yourself on these boards as a bit of a know it all, despite many folks who are genuine experts in their fields telling you why you're wrong. Your ego won't let you be humble, and honestly it's just getting a bit tiresome. (Also nobody gives a shit about your credit count - that's just more ego getting in the way, and the fact you recorded that and uploaded it to try and prove how good you are is exactly the point i'm trying to make here.) It's the very reason why no matter the topic, everyone just resorts to the running turnstile joke now... you've made yourself a lovely little hole and you're going to need to work very hard to dig yourself out of it. I can't speak for others, but I can't take anything you say seriously anymore, and in general the only reason your posts are even replied to is usually to shoot them down with tangible evidence as to why you're incorrect.

It's almost always not about the ride forces causing issues. there are many injuries and impairments that could ride the ride 99% of the time. The restrictions sometimes come from the potential for evacuations - ie - you might be able to ride it and be restrained, but can you negotiate the evacuation platform \ stairs \ harness or whatever. I actually noticed in one park on my recent trip (I cannot remember which), each load position had a diagram laminated and on the wall that showed what impairments were acceptable to ride - I remember seeing one that said "requires two legs and at least one hand"

Agree with this - unless or until the park moves to full-park night trading on friday and saturday nights ($5 after 5pm plus inflation anyone?) ST should not open for the markets, as a pay per play or part of a wristband. it's their flagship and should be exclusive to dreamworld park. Anything? But you said anything... There's a reason night rides aren't as achieveable here - our market doesn't support it. giving away the gate (or a $30M coaster) just because you want it is not smart. Pure profit? Do tell us about the costs of staffing, not to mention the operating costs to run a triple launch every 3-5 minutes. I must say i'm amazed that you know the precise run cost per dispatch... (do share?)

I mean, you put your credentials on the stand with every post. You claim to have expert knowledge in so many different fields as proof of why you're correct, in some cases even when you're arguing against the person whose literal job it is to do the thing you're arguing against. It's entirely fair and reasonable that people will challenge those credentials if you enter them into evidence.

I know that there are some issues with casts on rides. I don't know what they are because i've never broken a bone - so it may be the degree \ size of the cast in issue. I do think a splint is far less of an issue than a full cast. You'll get a lot of advice here, and some of it will be wrong - the one and only correct advice you can get is to go to guest services first thing, and ask them to assess you to determine what you can and can't ride. They'll give you a wristband which indicates to ride operators what GS have determined you can go on, and while the ride operator does have final say, the GS assessment is a good indication of what you will be able to do (so you don't spend all day in lines to be turned away). This will take some time out of your morning, but it will ensure the rest of your day goes much more smoothly. I know that Sea World, Movie World and Dreamworld all do this, though their methods may differ. Remember though - a ride operator has final say on things. If they have any doubts as to your ability to ride, they will direct you back to guest services. If this does happen - do everyone else in the park a favour - don't argue with the operator and go back to GS. Usually if you are sent back to GS, they'll involve a ride supervisor to ensure any doubts or concerns the ride operators have are taken into account to get the correct assessment. And again - don't argue with the op - they're trying to keep everyone safe. It is an inconvenience, but GS will generally make it up to you with a readmission or fast track if you've had to come back, so while it might seem like you're losing time on your day, they'll look after you.

I'm not sure that Buzzsaw had to go through a full recommission, did it? Given that they've already installed the station platforms, i'm not sure whether there are plans to do so - surely it'd be easier to have painted it all offsite, rather than in the middle of the ride helix - as I mentioned last week, I think they're going full steam ahead to plug the attraction gap quickly. When they did that, the buzzsaw track was all sent to a professional paint shop. the track was completely stripped and repainted from scratch. Based on the current location of the track and the pieces already inside the helix, I'd suggest any chance of a 'gumbuya level rejuvenation' is already dashed. It is at least possible, yes. But the ride has sat for a long time without operating, and all reasonable conclusions suggest the current theme is out of place, so if it were planned for a long time - wouldn't we have seen it taken down earlier, and shipped offsite for respray? Even the most experienced folk on here, while not arguing that it will be poorly done, are still agreeing that this entire install is reactionary.

I do hope that they would learn something from Leviathan and not put a pre-show into a load station. To be clear, you're claiming to have been correct, on the basis that one other person suggested the same idea 'as an example' of what the preshow could be? The reply by T-boy does not confirm what theme CS put forward - only that it would have a leviathan-esque pre-show.

They are the 'dreamworld' night market now, no? So anything that is part of dreamworld could potentially be a part of the market without impacting the day product, suitably sold or included.. treehouse is really a nothing. it's a mcdonald's playland in the scale of things. free with meal and a place for the kids to piss off to while mum and dad enjoy the peace. Probably costs less to run than the main street movie screen. I hope that the wave swinger is not free for passholders, simply because of the logistics involved in having to police that. Everyone buys a ticket is far simpler. If you want to extend an additional perk to passholders, send them a voucher to use at the ticket booth, but if its free for passholders, the queue will be stupid. (By all means if it's not selling, that's when you give your passholders a few freebies)

that depends on when it was completed last year - i'm not sure the 12 monthly inspection requirement has any leeway in QLD under the new regs. it simply says 'at least once every 12 months'.

I think though that comes down to the potential fall radius from the crane - anything dropped off the tower could theoretically land within the taipan ride envelope while work is underway. Surfrider has like 5 pieces. As they've shown, the entire track can get removed in a single night - so there's really nothing stopping them from putting it up in a night either. If they choose to construct it after hours, then I see no reason why superman has to close for any major length of time. The slab, footers, power and comms are already there. Construction and Commissioning should be fine to do without shutting it down. Heck, they could do testing out of hours too. Bear in mind that the primary reason rumored for this move is to provide additional capacity in a park that is temporarily lacking it - if that's true, they're going to do all that they can to keep superman open, within reason.

Unfortunately due to the distance between the Gold Coast and Sydney harbour, no.

I knew I’d written it down somewhere and I just found it - the Guest Services Superstar was named Tiffany. thanks Tiffany!

Honestly for the overseas travellers that have 1 day to spend in the park, it's a slam dunk no brainer - we felt so relaxed throughout this day - there was no rushing, and best of all no standing in line. It'd still be worth doing on quieter days - you'd just get more rides in with less crowds. The pricing I provided in my post was still offering VIP for friday (two days away). it was however sold out for Thursday (today) which is understandable, and bear in mind that's still in the midst of their spring break. As for Mario, Donna did ask if everyone had done the ride before, so it's possible we didn't skip it so that we all got the instructions on how to play, and she may have skipped it if we all knew what we were doing... I can only assume. As for the single rider lines (if you use them) they are obviously a lot quicker - but the walkons you're referring to were certainly not the case on our visit. In some cases our group were lead down the single rider line as it was deemed a shorter line than the standard express lines, but we were still lead past a group of more than 50 people in some cases. Single Rider can pay off handsomely for the right attraction, but some rides just don't lend themselves well to single rider due to the nature of the ride vehicle. Personally i'd rather visit a park with friends or family and enjoy the time together.