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Absolutely @Luke and to think SW could probably have bought and rushed in a couple of modest flats for what this project is costing.. Another small Kid's attraction isn't exactly what that Park needs right now

I thought that voice over in SDSC was recorded by Chris Broadway a zillion years ago..

I wonder how many times over the years people have walked inside from the bright Sun only to crash into/trip over the queue rails and chains inside the main queue and actually hurt themselves? I was saying this to my other half only just the other day when a couple in front of us walked into a chain and we agreed it's an accident that's easily avoidable. #1 the entry host simply needs to do their job by ensuring the queue chains are adjusted and tidied according to the wait. #2 If there is little to no wait, Entry Host 'groups' Guests just inside the entry for a few moments to allow eyes to adjust to the darkness before entering the Building. #3 install LED tape lighting that runs along the queue floor and with a flick of a switch, the Entry Host can change the lights to direct Guests in the queue, little bit like an Airport runway. The LED's could be colourful like green, purple, deep red to add to the ambience of the room. As for the areas of the queue being damaged by fidgity Guests, perhaps consider some Curtains/drapes for the corridor and still have the dungeon lights poking through the gaps and maybe some gold ropes holding back the edges to enhance the look. Whilst they are at it, please fix the back stage light shining through from behind the monitor. It breaks the themeing and looks just crap. A simple scurting curtain across the top would do the trick.

Rode last Saturday. Not sure if this is new but I did notice framework (insert wall here!) surrounding the track throughout the ride. I could also see one of the Monsters sitting in the Dark - the one who extends his arms toward you as the Car passes. Also the Cars themselves seem to have been repainted. Faces look freshened and shiny overall. A good sign that the ride will maintain it's Scooby-Doo theme. Paintwork in the corridor leading up to the station is in terrible shape. Bored Patrons have had a field day etching their initials here for too long, I am sure this area will be dressed up when the ride goes down next month. Finally, the ride experience itself seemed improved with less pressure applied to the brakes after the last 2 drops. The braking here seemed less abrupt since last time I rode a few months.

Seeing inside you get a pretty good understanding why the ride couldn't be opened without as it stood. Anyone remember how hot it would get? It certainly felt like an exploding Mine! Just as well they DIDN'T have a Ride Op stationed at the top (like at WWF). How awful would that Shift be? Frankly I'm amazed the err building was still standing for the most part. Track looks in surprisingly good nick but the actual supports might need a bit of re-reinforcing. It wouldn't surprise me if that Melted-Easter-Egg-Wire-Cage-Thing has been holding much of it together all these years😅

All good mate sorry I didn't mean it like that. Just jokes

I dunno @Reanimated35 shits and giggles? I was merely pointing out the return to school dates across the country

According to Australia.gov.au our Parks are going to be insanely busy this week. I hope they are staffed up because MW could easily smash their attendance records again. Dates below: NT 9th Oct NSW 9th Oct ACT 9th Oct QLD 3rd Oct SA 16th Oct TAS 16th Oct VIC 9TH Oct WA 9th Oct

Thanks for your extremely detailed review @Santa07 - now I'm super excited for my turn next Saturday morning 😲

It's great to see they appear to be throwing everything at salvaging Wipeout but now I'm starting to lose hope that we will ever see it return😢

I'm confused. So what you are saying is that the ride is showing it's age and quite rough to ride (particularly the front row. FOR SHAME AW btw) -despite this, you still rode 30 times in a single day? Are you a glutten for punishment? Lol. That butterfly/nausea feeling you get from Goliath seems pretty symptomatic of outside facing Pendulum rides and other spin-spews like Air Races (Pandemonium). They are not really designed to ride in multiple succession - Most ppl won't, because their bodies tell them to stop by making them feel sick, often after just 1 go! Side note. Is that Chair lift still operating? I'm surprised their Legal/Risk guys haven't shut it down by now as it's an accident waiting to happen.

100% agree @AlexB. I'd like to see something like a point system based on Member spend introduced. Earn say 1 point for every dollar spent on memberships plus bonus points for Premium memberships, special services and events booked online. Introduce a system in-Park allowing Guests to scan their memberships and receipts for purchasing a Product or Service across the brand to earn say 1 point per 2 dollar spent. Redeem anything from locker hire, photopass, Rivals backwards to meals - all the way up to the more high end experiences like AOS, a stay at SW or a backstage MW tour. Such an incentive for Members would not only encorage greater visitation it would significantly increase visitor spend across the brand/properties. Thoughts?

Apologies if this has already been said elsewhere, if there is no-one waiting for the backward seats, will Operators fill them from the normal queue or let the seats run empty?

I'm heading down next weekend for my early access and first ever ride. Paying the extra couple of bucks each month for things like this makes it totally worth it and I hope VTP's continue with these kind of incentives for the more premium memberships.

Themeing and landscaping does look impressive. I hope work continues plussing the older areas of the Park to balance the overall look. The ride looks fun and the restraint system is really the current staple of any decent thrill ride. May I ask how tight the restraint system is? The Claw is probably the most prohibitive ride on the GC for Adult riders outside average size.. not just overweight people either.. big thighs, broad shoulders, big back or just being tall make riding Claw prohibitive for many.

Have the other State holidays started yet? I think it's understandable to hear DW is quiet with passholders who are sure to be down the road atm. Sad to hear. A good crowd generates atmosphere and no crowd gets people talking.

It's Artwork. Not a Map.

On the redemption page it says for VIP Holders.. Your Season Pass ID number is your Member Nr. It is located on the back of your VIP Pass in the bottom right corner next to the barcode. Please enter numbers only. If you have any issues please call our Sales Team on 133 386 for further assistance with your renewal or redemption.

Great news about shade coming in. Judging from the size of the supports it looks like the awning will be high enough to not effect the surrounding and indeed the ride itself. Is there an observation area of some kind?

There are a few objections our Aussie Parks face with going down the Dark ride path: 1. The average dumb Aussie punter simply doesn't appreciate a good Dark ride. Their idea of a Great ride is a huge Coaster or Giant Spin'n'Spew.. The very same people go to Disneyland and leave after a couple of hours thinking the place is "shit for Adults and just for kids". Ask these same people which rides they experienced? Guaranteed it will be only the one's they can see (ie Dumbo, teacups, maybe Matterhorn) and they probably strolled by the best attractions and because they couldn't see what's inside thought "why should I wait half an hour for some shit Dark ride that I can't see....? Answer=Tossers 2. Ongoing maintenance/ upkeep. Too many moving parts with animatronics figures, sets, lighting, fog, audio, on-board fx, motion synchronisation, motion base upkeep, water pumps, steam machines, 3D projection, hydraulics, cooling towers, PLC and all other BOH functions.. the list goes on and of course it depends on the complexity of the ride. Bottom line is these kinds of rides need A LOT of TLC. Ongoing ROI often often necessitates downgrading the quality and presentation of the 'show' over time (see WWF, LT, BT, BA.... Scooby-Doo?) 3. For a Dark ride to be shit hot and appeal to a wider Audience (including the said 'dumb' Aussie) our Park's would have to invest megabucks on a ride system and dynamic show experience to have serious wow factor. With ongoing upkeep in mind, if our Parks are after a new Dark ride / experience they would be wise to consider screens over AA together with the big BOOM FX that put similes on faces together with a fast and unpredictable motion for a thrilling, yet more inclusive experience. Surveys and Market research consistently finds that majority of visitors want more Coasters and thrill rides. Look at the reviews. Rivals is the most sensible and ostentatious investment for MW at this time. The next Big thing for SW should be a said family/thrill/dark ride experience and compete more directly with DW. I don't see such a ride coming to MW for a very long time.

Congratulations on such an awesome addition MW! Can't wait to ride myself. For those who have today I'm keen to hear about it's intensity! Looking at the queue, themeing looks great however it looks like more shade is needed.

Lightning rods.

Looks awesome but I wanna see that bad ass bitch at the top's Lasso extending outside the frame

That's so impressive! Can't wait to see how it all looks in person at FNs😃

I'd like to hear more from you @Evie, you seem to know what's going on