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  1. 1 hour ago, Tricoart said:

    The mention of animatronics, & a story w/ characters & animals (‘creatures’), has me very optimistic. Really hope that it delivers.

    Lowering my expectations... usually these work for a year and then stop. They aren't maintained or upkept. 

  2. 28 minutes ago, New display name said:

    So if the link ever gets broken.

    Jungle Rush, manufactured by rollercoaster giant, Vekoma, is set to be the first of its kind in Australia, with the ride design supporting multiple different cycle paths. This has never been seen before in Australia and is only the first of a series of ground-breaking features being offered in the new precinct.
    Today marks a momentous occasion as Dreamworld officially begins construction on its highly anticipated Rivertown precinct, following months of demolition and site preparations. Rivertown is destined to become the most thematic and experiential land ever delivered by the iconic Gold Coast theme park.
    Rivertown is set to redefine family entertainment with a spectacular array of attractions, featuring the centrepiece ride, Jungle Rush – a thrilling new family rollercoaster that promises to be an immersive adventure for visitors of all ages. This, along with a host of other attractions, contributes to Rivertown's commitment to providing a brand-new theme park experience for families.         (Jaggs Jouneys)
     
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    Looks great. Thanks for sharing. I just hope Dreamworld keep up the ongoing maintenance and theme in a good way.

  3. Hi All. 

    Not sure if this has been shared before but here we go.

    The spit is going under a huge redevelopment plan which we will see many new paths, parks, buildings, ports etc.
    Some things that stood out to me were the following:

     

    • Village North short term Boardwalk Resort in walking distance to Seaworld
    • A light rail station adjacent to the Sea World theme park
    • A new entry to the theme park is positioned to be in close proximity to The Broadwater pathway, ferry terminal and new resort
    • A building at the intersection of Seaworld Drive and the new street into the precinct provides a mix of uses, including food and beverage outlets on the ground floor level, offices and short term accommodation on upper levels.
    • A bar and function centre is located close to the water creating an entertainment venue and meeting place

    If you would like to read this and see whats proposed the link to the PDF can be found here:  The Spit Master Plan (PDF icon 24 MB) 
    It sounds great what they are pitching and wanting to add.

    Already lots of changes happening soon around Marina Mirage with an upgrade to the Shopping Centre with a proposed 110 room hotel to be completed by 2027 and the new resort next door with mixed residential and hotel (Ritz Carlton).

    https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/marina-mirage-redevelopment-council-support

  4. Thanks for the diagram Gazza on the other post.

    Does anyone have any concept of this "Inclined Turntable" from online? or is it something brand new? still trying to understand how it works to visualise it.

    Also do you think the whole area where wiggles car ride is will be knocked down for this new Coaster? 

  5. Jungle Rush is sounding amazing. $35 million budget seems like it's going to be really good. 
    Cant wait to find out more about the track layout and features like backwards and forwards and not sure what a "Inclined Turntable" is.... anyone have an idea? 

    Love that they are bringing back Rivertown and the vintage cars to the themed land.

    The Wave swinger at the front of the park is a weird position but will work well I think. 

  6. I'm really amazed by the footprint of this coaster and where its been placed. They still have quite a bit of land where the corkscrew use to be and around the monorail track. Be interesting to see what they do with it down the track. Great photos Slick. 

    Can't wait to also see the theming and hoping they plant lots of palm trees back around the cove of water etc. 

  7. Sharing an update for this post. From Gold Coast Bulletin 2 days ago.  

     

    Gold Coast theme parks: Giant rides, slides resorts and hotels

    Surfing through an artificial wave pool in Parkwood, diving on a giant underwater attraction off the coast and kicking back in one of two theme park hotels: Welcome to the Gold Coast of 2032.

    SURFING through an artificial wave pool in Parkwood, diving on a giant underwater attraction off Narrowneck and kicking back in one of two theme park hotels: Welcome to the Gold Coast of 2032.

    Hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent on revitalising the city’s tourism offerings in the next decade to re-establish the Coast as the nation’s tourism capital.

    By 2032, tourism bosses say the city will have recovered from the Covid pandemic and again become a favourite location for domestic and international visitors – but only if it has new, expanded and out-of-the-box attractions to act as a magnet.

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    Gold Coast City Council is already planning a significant expansion to its $5m WonderReef dive site, which will open in early 2022. Providing it is supported by the state government, Stage 2 is expected to open by the mid-late 2020s.

    A few kilometres north, Parkwood Village will spend $300m to build its giant Endless Surf Wave Lagoon. It will be surrounded by an integrated resort, a series of towers, 225 residential units and a health, sports and recreation project.

    The more traditional theme parks also have big plans.

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    Dreamworld will build a $75m resort hotel at its Coomera precinct on unused land. Ardent Leisure theme parks CEO Greg Yong said planning was progressing rapidly.

    “We believe that, particularly with the return of interstate and eventually international tourism, the resort project has enormous potential and will have incredible demand,” he said.

    “We’re certainly planning for the resort to come to life across the next 11 years, offering the service and experience that guests know and expect from Dreamworld.


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    “We would love to offer guests travelling for the 2032 Olympics a theme park resort experience near so many event venues.”

    Greg Yong Picture: Supplied

    Greg Yong Picture: Supplied

    Dreamworld announced the resort project to the ASX in mid-2021 and has already secured Evolution Group as its accommodation provider.

    Village Roadshow is planning its own resort at Movie World and will refresh its existing rides while developing new attractions.

    Village CEO Clark Kirby said his company had invested more than $240m in upgrading its three parks since 2016 and planning was underway for more in the next decade.

    “We are very excited about the future of our properties and already have a number of plans in place for new attractions, but unfortunately we’re not quite in a position to announce these just yet so all I can say is watch this space,” he said.

    Boston the California sea lion with Sea World CEO Clark Kirby. Picture: Jerad Williams

    Boston the California sea lion with Sea World CEO Clark Kirby. Picture: Jerad Williams

    “In the emerging technology space, we are seeing some incredible advancements in VR and AR around the world and I believe there is opportunity for this technology to supplement some of our existing experiences across our parks.

    “I still believe the thrill of physically experiencing a rollercoaster or water slide along with the pure joy of meeting our characters or animals will continue to be the essence of our properties.”

    Australia’s tallest slide tower will be built at Wet’n’Wild in the next year, while Sea World’s $50m New Atlantis precinct will finally open at Easter 2022.

    From left, is three new thrill rides The Vortex (blue), the Trident (gold tall thing) and the Leviathan wooden roller coaster with world-first pair of backwards seats at rear.

    From left, is three new thrill rides The Vortex (blue), the Trident (gold tall thing) and the Leviathan wooden roller coaster with world-first pair of backwards seats at rear.

    Destination Gold Coast CEO Patricia O’Callaghan said renewal of the existing theme parks was critical to the future of tourism, but warned the next decade would require significant work for the city to recapture lost visitors.

    “The private sector is leading the reinvigoration of products and experiences as our

    theme parks invest heavily in new experiences in their parks,” she said.

    “Our smaller operators are also working on smaller and more personalised experiences including the city’s natural assets.”

    Patricia O'Callaghan Photo: Scott Powick

    Patricia O'Callaghan Photo: Scott Powick

    $50M precinct: When Sea World’s new rides will open

    SEA World will finally open its $50m New Atlantis precinct in early 2022 to coincide with the expected flood of international travellers and the city’s emergence from the Covid pandemic.

    The two new rides, which have been under construction for more than a year, will headline the Main Beach theme park’s push to re-establish itself as an international player.

    As Sea World this weekend marks 50 years since founder Keith Williams first opened the gates, Village Roadshow revealed how it plans to celebrate its past while showcasing its future.

    Park chief operating officer Bikash Randhawa said it was critical for tourism operators to provide new attractions to lure visitors back to the Gold Coast in an increasingly competitive market.

    “With the opening of the Leviathan and the Trident at Easter next year it will put us in pole position to provide world-class entertainment to the domestic and international markets and beyond,” he said.

    “We are going to be at the forefront of driving visitation and as we come out of a pandemic, we will probably be the only major operator which has a significant line-up of new attractions coming.

    “The Gold Coast is the gateway to tourism for Queensland and these rides will be critical to bringing more people here.”

    Tourism, a $6bn mecca before Covid struck, lost $1bn in the three months to September compared to the same period in 2019.

    Destination Gold Coast forecast losses of $326m in September alone, down 68 per cent on pre-pandemic numbers. The sector lost more than $4bn in 2020.

    Village Roadshow CEO Clark Kirby said the park was celebrating its past and future.

    “Sea World is an iconic part of Australia’s tourism industry and we are excited to be able to celebrate this major milestone with a host of delegates and our long-serving team members,” he said.

    “Since opening, we have seen over 50 million visitors come through the gates, employed over 30,000 team members and conducted over 10,000 marine rescues, which is something we pride ourselves on.

    “One of our biggest accomplishments is becoming a global leader in marine conservation with our team conducting thousands of marine rescues of all different species over the years and playing an integral role in many marine research efforts all with the goal to better understand, protect and conserve the marine environment for generations to come.”

  8. 3f049f04-6847-46fe-ade2-1e2b8900ce24.jpg Seems quite exciting and looks great. But will it go ahead? 
    Pico Play helped with this master plan  

    The integrated surf park resort also features a brewhouse, events centre, retail and commercial tenancies, 120-place childcare centre, a sports, health and medical hub (including the Gold Coast Titans training facilities), redesigned golf course and clubhouse, as well as relocated pro shop and wedding chapel. 222 apartments and 12 surf villas.
    Endless surf - WhiteWater West 

    https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/plans-lodged-for-300m-gold-coast-surf-park-village

  9. 1 hour ago, Jim said:

    Do you think the neighbours are going to try and stop it from running or opening? 

    They have tried and I believe stopped. Its gone ahead and its too late. Its devalued the apartments that this photo was taken. But these were built after Luna Park so they knew what was here and involved with large attractions/noises. Its actually very quiet in the apartments when doors are closed. 

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