DaptoFunlandGuy

centre-sides are better in my opinion. I can't remember which side i preferred - i think the left side.

Definitely not the right thread to post, and yes - we've known about WBMW Germany - now known simply as movie park germany, for quite some time.

Well, undisputed is the demolition, but i'd like to know the source for this:

Good to relive some of this. BSG wasn't open when i went so nice to hear it's worth the ride. Never got to see USH version of waterworld and I thought singapore was a nice attempt. I know it's the same film - but do try and get into Shrek 4D - it's done so much better than MW's. The car ride near ROTM was quite boring, and hot as hell... but for an outdoor attraction, the special effects were quite well done.

I think that got drawn from my original post... i was of the opinion that there was a train on site, I'm pretty sure there was a pic posted on here a while ago...

Gazza has already done the comparison of 'Soarin' to the Roxy theatre at MW (it's bigger than SW's theatre). Bottom line is if you take the roxy's entire building, and extend it through the shops, cafe, fence, creek, and part way into the main carpark, you've got enough space for soarin'.

I think Alex_1 got what I was trying to say - i wasn't suggesting flying dutchman trains, more the B&M trains as used on AIR at ALTON TOWERS. For all the points already explained, I get why that isn't possible - but that was my purpose - that AIR loads in station the same way lethal does - thereby not requiring modifications to the station or track, before 'flying' the riders by rotating the seats back. http://www.rcdb.com/1458.htm?p=5870

Pretty sure surfrider was headed for the Pirate Ship's spot. not sure on the timing of removal \ installation etc, but that is my recollection.

I'd like to go back for a minute to what was said on the facebook comment - in regards to 'lie down' trains. I know the trains are already on site etc - but for those with the technical knowledge, would an SLC be compatible with a lie-down system, such as Alton's 'Air'?

Actually, Our parks charge ABOVE disney rates. The difference is that what we see as a daily record attendance, Disney sees in an hour... So do the math - Who is able to afford a $20m attraction, and who isn't? Actually, Our parks charge ABOVE disney rates. The difference is that what we see as a daily record attendance, Disney sees in an hour... So do the math - Who is able to afford a $20m attraction, and who isn't?

I guess it's different messages in different areas - my post here was to correct the assumption that sea world was a marine park that was just missing a ride. Sea World as 'just' a marine park won't survive as it is. On the other (and slightly off topic) hand - my discussions for MovieWorld surround the allegation that the closure \ removal was a poor management decision - and me saying that without inside knowledge, nobody knows the truth of that statement. I can see how you may view my comments as you have, but realistically, they're both just trying to correct the views stated by someone whom I believe to be wrong.

I'm assuming you're talking about the two raised parts of the harness? In which case - no - the top of my head (down to just above eye level) is above those, but my ears are still fully enclosed by the harness. Why remain tight lipped? Who is their competition? It's not like WWW and WnW are stealing Aqua Loop contracts from each other - who else is around that could compete if they put in a Eurofighter or similar?

But while Sea World is a marine life park, it's strength is maintaining a balance of rides, shows, and attractions. Many people would defer a visit if the park was simply animals with an expression of 'we've seen sharks and dolphins and penguins before'. Sea World doesn't need a LOT of attractions - and lets face it, they don't have the room for them, but they do still need a core ride-base to keep those non-animal-interested people coming for those unique rides. It's also not 'a wildlife based park missing a ride'... it's missing 3 - Pirate Ship, Bermuda and the Train (they ARE all rides)... Sure, they've put in the battle boats etc, but those took over an already popular waterpark area, so it's hardly a replacement for the three that are missing. IMHO - SW needs to replace those that are gone with something else - and perhaps explore the options of attractions that extend out over the carpark, so save losing too much space inside the gates.

I am around 180cm, and last I checked, I have ears. I do not experience any headbanging, pain or discomfort whilst riding. Yes, the train does 'jolt' around the track, and there are sections with substantial vibrating, but I do not find it uncomfortable, let alone painful. However - there are some shorter members of my family \ extended family \ park-attendance group who are shorter... substantially shorter - as in 150-170cm, and all of those shorter members DO complain of headbanging, headache, pain in the ear etc. I think it's more 'height of torso' rather than 'height of body' (obviously - when you're sitting down) so a blanket 175-185cm height suggestion is kind of inaccurate.

It would be nice if the colour was changed... Whilst I realise that the grey is fantastic for hiding signs of wear and tear, the bright red & blue of superman (albeit faded red), and green of green lantern really stand out. If the coaster was to be relaunched, a 'standout' colour would help pull it back from obscurity. Hell - even corkscrew was hard to see across the inlet, but the bright orange, high contrast paint job really pulls it forward into the eye.

Yes - exactly HOW LONG after it closed did they disclose that? I reckon it would have been at least 12 months later... before then it was just marked as "closed for maintenance"

Unlikely Gazza - Anyone say needle in a haystack? I just figured an 'out of proportion' title fitted today's media sense... rather than the rather drab and boring "6 year old feeds inappropriate food to captive marine life" Perhaps, like the infamous caption contests, we could have 'headline' contests?

I doubt it was a barb sting. I'd say it was a bite - you must remember a 6 year old's fingers would be substantially smaller - probably easier to give a little nip.

But what about Eureka? That was a poor management decision, wasn't it? When are they ever going to bring it back? Or replace it? surely they must announce a replacement soon, it's been decades! I'm sure the guests who visited in 1993 would notice it was missing - especially when they go by on the skyway. A friend of mine rode the chairlift the last time he went, and he saw the bushranger show on the island from the chairlift!

Ok - so not quite, but a 6 year old boy was injured (on his finger) by a Stingray at Ray Reef this morning. More Here: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/boy-6-bitten-on-middle-finger-by-stingray-at-gold-coast-sea-worlds-ray-reef-exhibit/story-e6freoof-1226251065110

Cheat code for more money.

I'm sure they will in several months or years - by then, the replacements should be up and running...

Well, 12750 would be more accurate based on that example... VRTP aren't open on Christmas Day, so unlikely the 20 in-park guests and 5 phone calls would eventuate. Of course - there are those who have nothing better to do on christmas day than complain on facebook or write a strongly worded email - so that is still possible... Fractionally - that percentage just got smaller.

Retro area must have: TRON (subject to licensing!) I'll leave the ride type up to you - theres definitely plenty to choose from!

A while ago, photos of the old bush beat \ bestie panels were posted here. They are currently hosted on the wonderland history site as well. Different coasters have different controls, but as a general rule, you've got: open\close gates open\close restraints (sometimes multi stage where more than one restraint system is in use) With Beast, the button was a pulse control - it had to be held down for the guest to raise the lapbar - if the operator released it before the guest lifted it - it remained locked down. Once the button is released, the lapbar is locked in it's position (either open or closed). brake control (releases train from brakes\unload - enters station) park\brake control (brakes train in station, manual control to bring train in slowly to correct position). This button is held down (brakes open) to allow the train to exit the station under gravity. Obviously this is your standard, gravity coaster. Kicker wheels, block brakes, dropped floors (like lethal) would have separate controls. Many coaster panels also have a manual control switch or button to control every single controllable aspect of the coaster when placed in 'manual' mode. In 'auto mode' the restraints, station brakes, brake run brakes, and station gates are the controls open to the operator, with other systems like brakes, lift hill, kickers etc are all run by the PLCs. In short - every coaster is different - more modern (more automated) coasters would have a "dispatch" button, and the computer will advance all stacked trains forward as each block cleared.