MaxxTheMonster

WWF was open the very first year they did the Fright Night. I dare say it is either more the noise for neighbours or it being out there on its owncreates supervision issues in the dark western area walking out there.

That car and caravan is frequently at the parkz... Have seen it at all of them over the last several months... Most recently saw it at MW 2 weeks ago and SW the weekend before that and it does only take up 2 spaces anywhere else...

Whilst I agree with this, I can sort of understand why they don't... Let us look at the things that the media report based on untrue or incomplete information... That could lead to a bigger PR issue than it is worth.

Just look for the small red leds that are around the end of each camera. We frequently, with younger relatives, point them out and they wave at each one.

TBH - BT>Storm (but I have never been big on coasters)... I love the Dreamworks area however, only because I have a 2yo who is Kung Fu Panda crazy so I think it is his enjoyment that makes it... Never big on Dreamworld for several years prior to a few months ago.

I have to agree JL>Batman... While I think that Batman Adventure had a more immersive experience with the secret doorway, batcave, loading station, I come off JL having enjoyed it a lot more...

Was there yesterday and they had the fire doors open. Quite a few people walking around inside in high vis clothing and hard hats so here is hoping something is beginning.

So I must have imagined the multiple times I saw the fire brigade attend through the gate near Intencity... I must have also imagined the conversations I had with Supervisors about the reason they were in attendance... Oh and I also must have imagined seeing the pipe lines and information about the ring of fire in the mouth before the last little drop which had to be quickly replaced with the laser instead...

I thought with Scooby it was a ring of fire but that there were issues with it setting off the fire system in the building... This I learnt from the many times the fire brigade had to attend... The gas line around the mouth was also very visible for the first few months at least...

Just remembered... DW is having a Star Wars weekend this Saturday and Sunday for May the 4th... There will be a large collection of characters from the Star Wars franchise , light saber duels, etc... Was wanting to head down but working this weekend... Hopefully someone here has nothing better to do and can grab some pics.

But it is themed to the drab plain grey wall of the asylum... In one way I believe what I said... But then again it would have made absolutely no sense to walk through a section of china town from scooby doo to arkham...

So Dreamworld updates: Reef diver has a sign stating it is closed for maintenance, nothing else done so no need for a pic. Wipeout has progressed very little from the painting of the wave (except for the lone mechanic with a electric drill). There is nice signage though which states "After 20 years and 7 million riders Wipeout is undergoing a major refurbishment. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forwar to wiping you out again soon" (or something to that effect.) Log Ride is down for annual maintenance. What was remaining of the Captain Sturt is now gone and the river looks like astroturf it is that green and chunky. Pandemonium had issues with all carriages stopping correctly when the ride was finished. This was pretty ongoing everytime we were in the area. More staff in the Wiggles area so no alternating and families able to get on in a more steady flow. Additional food outlets open as well. Hopefully these are ongoing and not just from holidays having just finished.

Looks like exactly the same but from a different angle... Sorry, I was mistaken... They have put down some plastic sheets...

Tomorrow is my mid week day off and taking Mr to DW. Will have a look and if anything is going on I will get some pics.

I will be at Dreamworld on Tuesday. Will see if we can get some updated pics.

Did our usual park near the nara resort (on the main road) and enter through the back of the park... It seems that unless you are a resort guest they will no longer allow entry through the resort store... Just in case anyone else does the same...

Was at SW on Sunday, no surprise but the Skyway was not operating for guests... It was being run but signage stated "Due to ongoing improvements" it was closed.

Didn't see it... Did it... A couple of months back on a weekday and around 4pm... Frequently have 15-20 minute waits on the weekends when we head down as well... We specifically stay away from the parkz during school holidays...

Part of me wishes they would put an old PASS car and the hero car from HWSD on display near the stunt arena... Even down in that big empty area near the toilets behind Dirty Harry... Celebrate their history... Not sell it off...

Thanks Alex, was on lunch and ran out of time, but yes those examples I was planning to mention. Probably the closest to non movie related attraction would have to be WWF...

While I agree with the comment that the "magic" is almost gone, the idea that there are very little movie related attractions is dependant on your definition of movie related... Take the word related... Being connected; associated. So the Batwing Spaceshot, although based simply on Batman is movie related due to being connected/associated with Batman... Forgetting the fact that the Batwing looks nothing like the graphic on the ride and it only appeared in one movie for about 5 minutes, it is still related... So, keeping that in mind... Green Lantern, Batwing Spaceshot, Superman Escape, Arkham Asylum, Scooby Doo are all movie related... WB Kids area could be movie related but with Looney Tunes being such a big part of WB that needs no discussion... Wild West Falls, when the video played, was based on the old backlots of western movies where the ghosts still reside... The shows and performers in Main Street are all movie related...

I have had same with AA (LW at the time). With Scooby Doo, if it is exceptionally quiet, they will sometimes let you go through the door directly back to the loading area to get straight back on. The only rides (current) that they do not allow this is Superman and JL3D.

Just for the record... I didn't say the 90's pizza hut thing was a bad thing... Or that the food is bad... Hell there is still one near Grand Plaza at Browns Plains we drive to every now and then... I have stated previously that I would rather pay the full price for yearly passes as I did from before 2000 (until the VIP passes came out as they are better value for money) and have the park at the same standard it was (even though yes the standard is lifting in most places again). I think the most obvious place to see the increase in price is the hot dogs... They were $3.50 in 2000, sure that was for just bun and sausage, but only a few years ago it was $7.50 for exactly the same thing. The stated chicken and rolls we take costs us less than $7.50 and it feeds 3 plus enough left over to snack on throughout the day... Doesn't take a rocket scientist...

We used to eat at the Dirty Harry Bar each time and get the nachos... Then they went from a delicious tortilla shell to something resembling cardboard. As someone else stated, Ricks now feels like a 90's pizza hut. Haven't tried the food at the Wild West eatery since the change of menu as we don't go past Scooby Doo anyways, but I do remember it being great then so still high hopes for it now. Since we now go with our son who has multiple food allergies and intolerences we simply take a cooked chicken, some bread rolls, chips and fruit. Much cheaper and a lot more to eat. The park food used to be great, now the effort just doesn't seem to be put in. Have to wonder if with the VIP pass changing the normal park guest that the standard of food doesn't need to be that high to be acceptable anymore...

Both the train and Vintage cars have been operating each time we have been during the week.