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Does anyone have an update on the additional benefits being advertised with the membership?

I just got back from Singapore and loved the city. I would recommend looking on Airbnb.com for accommodation. We also splashed out and stayed at Marina Bay Sands on our last night (they have shuttles to the airport, and access to the sky garden) When we arrived we went out to the night safari (we took the SAEx transfers for $4.50 each way), on our second day we went out to Universal Studio's (free shuttle bus for tourists, check their website), after Universal we got an evening "play pass" and rode the cable car, went luging and saw Songs of the Sea (rofl). The following day we went shopping (Bugis Street has a massive amount of stalls at cheap prices), on our final day we savored the casino and hotel. We also checked out Chinatown (be aware it's very comercialised) before returning to the hotel and taking a shuttle out to the Airport. Keep in mind Changi is on of the best airports in the world so dont be afraid to spend a bit of time there (duty free grog is the cheapest you will find), and the MRT (subway) is super easy to use

I was at the Pyjamas in the park last night and we had a special screening of "Illuminate 2010" :/

He has come up from Bridge Climb Sydney and is an old Wonderland Executive. He said in all its years of operation that Wonderland never made a profit. The new attraction where avalanche is now will be for both kids and teens apparently... something along the lines of you pick your own ride. In regards to his comments about the mistakes he said that they had a period of under investment 3-4 years ago. He also mentioned that their beef patties were only 30% beef, however they are in the process of rolling out 100% beef :-) He also said they have been spending a bit upgrading the back of house, with new kitchens in their main food service areas.

I went to a presentation by Todd Coates yesterday at Skypoint and some key points arose: -Wiggles World is getting a new ride -Avalanche will close down after the July holidays and a new ride will take its place (one that has a mild and wilder ride setting, for both kids and teens) in the Po's Garden area -He admitted that Dreamworld slackened off a couple of years ago -Passholders will be able to attend special Big Brother Events for free -Illumination is back for the Holidays

Did anyone see the article on page 8 of the Gold Coast Bulletin today? It had a couple of comments from Tony Lines (from VRTP HR) who commented that interactive 3D attractions have experienced massive growth and demand internationally, and that this technology should be coming to our shores shortly.

It's a shame to see it go, It was a good fun ride, if a little short, but I am excited to see what Universal will bring in next. Shame it went before Fear Factor live.

Next Australian episode "Nightfall"

Superman Escape has even made it to millions of years in the past! Check out the next episode of Terra Nova

They seemed to be testing the lights when I drove past last night. Looked pretty good from the Highway.

The new pass options include: Super Pass: 28 days all three parks for $129.99 Escape Pass: 14 days to two parks for $99.99 Local Summer: Unltd entry for all three till Feb 28 for $99.99 So no more VIP this year

Currumbin is also offering adults at kids prices trough tickemates and experienceoz.com.au I've been a couple of times, and the ones at Tamborine are more advanced, but the ones at Currumbin are good fun. I would highly recommend both. Laser tag at Adventure Parc is good fun as well.

To touch on the locker thing, when a locker is mandatory for a ride, it should be free, as in Universal Studios. They work on a time system based on the wait time, should it be 30 min wait, the locker hire is free for 40 min, should the wait be 60 min, the locker hire is free for 80 min. I enjoyed this and it made me feel like they cared for me a bit more then parks that charge for every last thing.

It would be interesting if Paramount was involved, looking at their recent activity?

I love how they seem to grab the best parts of both Disney and Universal for this Park, Should be a real scoop for Spain. Parque Warner will need to lift its game to remain valid competition!

Flea, If you look to the green lantern attractions button just to the left of the video, It seems that the ride is 4 abreast with 2 rows

The entire VRTP site is down, from corporate to park level

Just a quick side note on the passes, know that international parks like universal and Disney only use paper annual passes

On the new VIP website, I do like how clean it looks, however upon exploring the parks, the new maps seem to make the parks look smaller. Also of note is how the Movie World map .does not contain the Batman Ride

Im not quite sure where they would put it, but should Nick go and a relaunching occur, it may be a good time to return the vortex to the park?

One of the benefits of Star Tours 2 is that there are 100's of combinations, so no two tours should ever be the same

I have tried the Disney World version (which recently opened for the Star Wars Weekends), and I do have to agree, The motions are smooth and give a good impression of flying and the 3D is also really good. I was also amazed by the quality of the queue line. I'll try to get some pics next time I am out there It will be interesting to see how they are the same/ different.

Sorry I haven't got my first review up yet, Its been kinda hectic with Easter and all. In my case I have taken a semester off from Uni to come over here, however some Universities allow you to use the program as 1 or 2 credit points. The recruitment team is back in Australia in May, If you cant make the meeting they also have an e presentation online... just google Disney International Programs, they also have facebook and youtube pages if your interested in finding what it is like over here. And MickeyD having locals around makes it a lot easier, Disney do quite well in holding events to help you meet more people as well

Hi All, I am currently on the Walt Disney World International College Program, working as a lifeguard at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. I would like to take my amazing opportunity and share with you all of the wonderful parks that Orlando has to offer (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Universal Orlando Resort, Universals Island of Adventures, Sea World Orlando, Wet ‘n Wild Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa). In brief the college program is an amazing experience to not only work for Disney (at slave labor rates ), but experience American (specifically Floridian life), while also having the chance to share my Australian culture with our slightly less educated friends in America. I live in a Disney housing complex called Vista Way (hint: youtube “Vista Way remix”) and room with other Aussies and Kiwi’s, however the complex is full of people from all around the world. We work hard, but we know how to play harder and working for Disney has given me experience that will follow me for the rest of my life… anyway enough about the program, what I am planning on doing is uploading photo trip reports on a semi regular basis (for an Aussie point of view) and would love to answer any questions about the parks or the experience. To kick it off this week I will be reviewing Wet ‘n Wild Orlando, before I get into reviewing the Park, a short bit of history. Wet ‘n Wild opened its gates to the public on March 13, 1977 and is considered the worlds first true water park. It was founded by Sea World creator George Millany and currently has 17 rides and attractions and is now part of Universal Orlando Resort. Stay tuned for the full report!

Luckily for us the one thing that Disney (and a lot of other parks) lack, the new Wet n Wild will have heaps of - Rides. I can put up with steel structures if there is a decent ride up top!