DaptoFunlandGuy

If everyone stops replying to the damn thread it'll just die a quiet death without the need for admin intervention.

Considering the demographic focus (as mentioned above) its surprising the sponsors aren't a bit more related... AirWick and KFC appear to be the two majors.

They haven't helped the ratings situation by airing at 8:42, 9:38, 7:41, and randomly changing the broadcast to channel GO, and forgoing episodes because of special events like the cricket. It's like they're intentionally tanking the ratings to get out of their contract with Endemol Southern Star or something.

Sounds good Mark. Can't wait to see what you've got in store for us next.

Ok, lemme help ya out then... We know that it IS going to happen anytime soon - as two installations have been confirmed already, including one in Florida. If you'd read other threads first, you'd see that themeparkgc shared the news yesterday afternoon - over in the "international additions" thread.

WHOOSH!

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Where's Yoshi... surely it's about time somebody asked for this thread to get back on topic...

I doubt it - clearly DW has been focussing on Ocean Parade for a long time, and they've started now working on Goldrush area. There is still a lot of space left at DW. Tearing down Eureka is a big operation - given it's shared wall with the cinema, and it's proximity to the rapids. Plus this is VRTP we're talking about, not Ardent Leisure.

This may just be a technique to further stabilise the soil - as you say the grass assists that process. At least turfed area will be better than barren hot sand - the grassy areas will be usable space once more, and later it can be developed further. Space is at a premium at Sea World. They won't leave such a large tract of land vacant for long.

Just because one hasn't heard of the park before, it doesn't mean it isn't entitled to the ranking given... because others have certainly heard of it. I think Jobe's got a very good order there - let the debate begin on the "top 5" order though... Let's remember that anyone can log onto buzz and create their own list - there's no editor reviewing what they put together, and I get the feeling the author is either in the south or the west of the country and clearly not as familiar with NSW or QLD properties.

If every ride in the park is a walk on during a paid-premium entry event, then the park is doing something wrong. If as you say they now have queues (albeit with minimal waits) it sounds to me like the park has achieved a very good balance. You always seem to be ultra critical of everything Gary. It doesn't sound like the event was much different if at all from any of the Movie World night time events - except that Dreamworld has more rides than Movie World.

Well - I know you definitely are, but i'm certainly not. Shut up. no he doesn't. Aggggggggggghhhhhhh! Aggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh! Make them stop, make them stop!

^That's an interesting view Pushbutton (and one I think you've shared before...) however before we go into the details as to why you think flats belong in a fair ground - can you define what you consider to be a 'flat' ride? The only reason I ask is that all of our parks have several 'flat' rides, so I just want to make sure what we consider 'flat' are the same thing...?

Sometimes I think these proposals from foreign companies are just their way of getting land and approvals as a foreign owner - and once its signed off - they go and do something else with it.

As far as protecting the cable - I don't know what the go is with the Spaceshot - but typical drops (GD and Space Probe) would shut down in high winds with the catch cars parked at the top of the tower - this kept the cable on the drum, and not extending down the length of the tower to whip around against the tower and potentially cause rub and wear. Obviously space shot is different as there is no catch car - but given there would still be cables to protect - i'm only guessing that something would need to be done to shield the cable from that kind of rub...

I think calling the river 'polluted' is a bit far fetched. There is certainly plant growth - but what is there to 'pollute' the river?

Definitely not Scooby. Lol. I've been on lethal when it was howling wind, so i'm not sure it would have too much of an issue. These are only guesses based on experiences, but I would imagine Batwing, like most drop rides will shut down in high wind to protect the cable. Superman I can't really see having a problem with wind and the same for GL... Wild West wouldn't be a problem either. *Waits for someone like Spotty to point out all the reasons why i'm wrong...

Biggest load of garbage I've ever seen.

That's the one ThemeparkGC - good find.

I think so Flea - although the plans posted above don't include the track that I can see. I can't for the life of me find the old discussion. I'm certain its the same master plan though - there's no way we'd have a plan made in 2011 that we haven't heard of until now...

I think, if you're referring to "turnaround time" then a 10 minute turnaround isn't unlikely. Considering the ride cycle time is a little over 3 minutes, and that they wait for all riders to exit the station and crossover in front of the queueline, 10 minutes isn't totally unreasonable for off-peak operations...

A little behind the times there DisneyDoll... I think you mean "Apocalypse"... (They only had the terminator licensing in for about a year - then they stripped it and went to generic theming)...

Using inflammatory language such as 'they arrested terrorists' is quite alarmist. Until they've been before a Magistrate - they are 'alleged' or 'suspected' unless they are caught in the act. As I haven't noticed any hostage explosion plane crashes around here lately - I can only assume you are referring to arrests made as a result of raids for suspicion of terrorism. I think based on media reports, and the G20 website etc - it will be very unlikely that someone is going to get anywhere near a G20 event without thorough screening.

I've just spent half an hour searching the forum archives, because I am POSITIVE this has already been discussed... right down to the Johnny Rockets restaurant. If the concept masterplan was done in 2011, i'm guessing it was on these boards in 2011 or 2012. Pretty sure VRTP were in Partnership with Merlin (lego) entertainment back then too, which would explain the lego centre.