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Or even better, do both!

@AlexB I recalled bumping into others when it was going, people kicking off walls etc and risk of crashing in to someone smaller than you and them getting injured/kicked in the head (potentially). Look, honestly I really don't know the real reason why they got rid of it because these kinds of accidents can happen in practically any water park ride. Regardless of the reason, keeping the Spa baths there year round is just plain stupid. They belong in Hotels - not Water Theme Parks - especially not in the way WnW presents them. They look shit and are not even decent spas! Bring back the Whirlpool I say!

Thanks @themagician yeah I suspect it was a combination of cost/upkeep and like you said, the chaotic nature of potential injury may have got their Lawyers a tad worried 🙄. Shame because it was great for those not keen on riding traditional water slides and any Kidult with happy Childhood memories of making Whirlpools in back yard pools.

^ it was actually once kind of fun when the spas were covered over and the thing operated like a Spinner ride. I only got to ride it once (years ago) and remember every Winter it became the boring Spas we see today. One Spring the Whirlpool ride never came back. Anyone know why they stopped it? Something to do with safety issues or too expensive to maintain?

It does certainly look that way - especially when you see so much love and attention going in to WWW + with the addition of new Slides and possible Night Show location for Summer. I believe they haven't 100% made up their minds on what to do with the LR yet, given the current "closed for maintenance" advice. Baring in mind it's condition and undoubtedly high Insurance cost, it's fair to assume this will be the next one to go.

Wow.. not sure what to think. It just looks so.... Busy? + the scale of it all seems a little odd.. unless the theme is meant to be something like Gulliver's Travels and we're all supposed to be Giants riding a mini Galleon?!? I hope the restraints are more comfortable than Buzzsaw because they look kind of similar and I detest that ride for that one reason.

∆ Pretty impressive doing Jetpack stunts from the Fountain, given it's shallow depth and no margin for error! The Cave of Waves is really an enviable back drop for a night show and much better than Main st for a bunch of reason s: * Loads of surrounding viewing area. * Opportunity for food truck outlets * Rope off the back half of the pool, allowing some Spectators to sit in the Water for the show. * Utilise the deeper half of the pool for the Jet Pack stunts and other effects. * Utilise the facade itself for laser projection effects, fog machines etc. * Rear of the Cave of Waves to Launch fireworks. * Guests can simply exit the Park via WWW gates after the show. It's fantastic that DW are trying different Holiday entertainment each time around and with Cosentino possibly coming back, should be a great Summer for them.

Glad to hear they are all over it with SV but it seems they are still struggling with maintaining reasonably efficient Operations. The switchbacks out front are pretty narrow, maybe they would be better to provide the Guest in front of you with a time wait card (assuming there is a Q) so you could just hang around the front and later be admitted directly in, once that person hands the card back upon their entry. Time wait cards were used in my old MW days. The original Ops Manager hated keeping People waiting. Not sure if they still do this kind of thing. Judging by how long some waits get nowadays, I'd say not.

Good to see the Paper straws too + I will not miss Dough Bros. which, like most DW food was insanely overpriced for what you got. Hopefully if successful they can add a couple of frozen Margarita machines offering both Boozey and non-alcoholic options. The Nachos at Harry's at MW still remain at the top of my list for value and quality. Hopefully this is the start of DW aiming to raise the F&B bar, at least get it off the ground..

From an additional support/wheelchair access point of view, how did People in your group do with SV? I imagine this attraction would be a particular thrill for People with disabilities because of the broad appeal and thrilling sensations etc but I wonder how well they're handling the boarding process with Guests who need a little extra time getting on and off?

They also use those bands for People with physical limitations that may prevent them from riding certain attractions. Visiting the Parks years ago (maybe around 2014) with a friend who used a walking stick, we had to go straight to Guest Services and they put a band on his wrist that had a list of attractions he could do. I recall them not being keen on him riding WWF (in case of evacuation, stairs etc) and tied a ribbon on the Boat to stop the Conveyer for easier disembarking.

Surely in this modern age some Science Wiz can come up with a special kind of paint/surfacing that keeps it getting too hot? Wait a second, it's already been done! https://www.sciencealert.com/la-s-new-grey-streets-are-one-way-to-fight-back-against-climate-change

Well spotted and only about 20yrs over due. Better late than never!

Great to see so much work going on + it makes sense to close and fix the log ride now, while making WWW look so shiny and attractive. Will help take the sting out of it being closed.

.. exactly - and adding 6 single rider slides will do wonders for Capacity overall + for People like me with a Partner/group that refuses to do water slides (I dunno, bad experience on one as a Child maybe?) so now I get 6 more to enjoy on my own.. sweet 😀

Thanks for clarifying @AlexB.. The TV advertising is still saying coming Summer is it not? I imagine the actual ride installation will take but a few weeks to get slapped up but with the area not even properly padded out yet (not even close) maybe January opening at best?

Finally, it's Erection time YaaY

Thanks @Gazza awesome review as always.. Wow that Gale-force ride looks NUTS!!!

The Twinings infuses have practically 0 sugar and recommended by Dietitians. Those ice teas as sold at Markets do have plenty of sugar yes but still arguably a healthier and more refreshing option. Certainly a more unique one too. I also love how Disney and Universal both create unique F&B options that are unique to the Parks. The very fact that thousands of Guests leave our Park's in Aus every day around lunchtime to eat outside has been a screaming opportunity for ever, it's really time for a change.

Thanks for clarifying. If that's the case then maybe this ride system type is what DW need to be considering for the Tower's future? Technology has come a long way since that one opened in 2014. Maybe some seats could be locked in two standard modes offering different experiences? Also a different type of Gondola could be developed that folds forward upon lift off approx 12 seats across attached to the other (said) independent track. One thing's for sure, they either plan to do something more with the Tower or plan to get rid of it.

Once the track is removed maybe add a third vertical track in it's place to use as a whole new experience (ala Falcon's fury). Regardless of what the plans are, the Entire Tower and GD Gondolas are in desperate need of major works including a full Tower & Track structural inspection, full top-to-toe repaint (has it ever happened?) rebuilt/refresh/replace Gondolas, rebuild/retheme the Q and so called 'themed' oil rig surrounds. Seems costly and surely only worth the investment if a whole new ride experience can be added to a freshly reinvigorated Tower. Let's hope DW have plans to this effect because (for DW) it's definitely an asset worth keeping.

Oh the one that most Aussie's hate? Our Parks need to move with the times and offer more unique food & beverage options. Stuff you can't get any where else. What about more hydrating options at Stations like Soda waters with lime /lemon juice, electrolyte drinks and those fuze ice teas? People are turning away from sugar and diet fizzy drinks in droves nowadays. Not to mention they're under $2 for a big bottle of the shit at any local Supermarket - hardly the special treat they once were. A hot Summer's day at a GC Park can be thirsty work. To cool down/hydrate, more water and electrolyte products should be available. To get People to open there wallets a little wider they only need look at overseas Park's, local venues like Eat Street and practically any weekend Market to see what is currently selling in buckets.. It's comparetively healthy, cheap to make, sells for $8 a huge cup, tastes great and it ain't Soft Drink!

It's literally just opened and already we are wondering when it will close? Lol I haven't been in there yet, for anyone that has, is this essentially another Aquaman type exhibit? It would be good if they could put some interactive elements in (think a do-it-yourself style of the old Movie Magic show) otherwise like Aquaman, it'll be a nice place to visit once for 5-10 minutes.

The one pictured is the DW ToT. Intamin's modern day version of the ride is this one at Ferrari World. The loading is faster with the switch track and also the cars have greater capacity with both forward and backward seats. BUT when you compare the ride to the new Coaster coming to DW, this new version of ToT really doesn't have anything that the new Coaster does + another one trick pony is not what DW needs. I wish they could have come up with an affordable and effective way to salvage ToT, sadly 2019 is one for the DW history books.

That's what I was thinking. Where's my invitation? TBH I probably wouldn't bother going anyway but anyone would at least appreciate the loyalty for years and years of monthly repayments..