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I'm pleased to see they've completely stopped showing the terrible video in the first room as you enter. It just shows the Sky Voyager logo now, and plays a few bars from the video backing track on repeat.
Not a good pre show by any means, but much better than how it was with that video!
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11 hours ago, AlexB said:
Be careful what you wish for though - lest we end up with Wild West Falls Next Generation.
I'm trying to imagine what that experience would actually entail.
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2 minutes ago, themagician said:
MW have turned the bank on Main Street into ‘The Coffee Vault’
Mindless movie vandalism just to make an extra dollar!
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5 minutes ago, Jobe said:
Well I was going to post who really gives a flying fuck on who gives what rep and for who but clearly I do since I have just commented on it.......
I will see myself out. Thanks. Carry on.
I'm with you on that, but I couldn't help but notice when I saw so many of those icons on most of my recent posts, so I decided some pointless revenge was in order!
Yep. Totally childish nonsense which I wouldn't otherwise think twice about.
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I'd love to see Movie World really invest in Wild West Falls. I know they probably won't because it's not new and all that, but unless they're planning to close it soon I think it's really worth a bit of investment. It soaks up the crowds (quite literally) and a really good experience with something new there would have a lot of guests leaving with significantly better thoughts.
At the very least, fix all the effects so they work reliably and they're timed properly.
Ideally add a few new surprises. Maybe animatronic. Maybe even projection mapping (and not like on SDSCNG).
Potentially, with some great imagineering, they could retheme it to a well known movie with appropriate scenes, and it would be virtually a new ride.
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8 hours ago, MickeyD said:
Great news! Just in time for the Holidays and as the weather is heating up.
This will also help with Operations by having People stacked and ready to be counted in to the pre- boarding rooms.
Now if they can just add a small bit of footage somewhere that demonstrates the boarding process.
Should be the main focus of the safety video.
8 hours ago, Evie said:This is exactly what has started happening from yesterday, the queue line is now inside and the preshow is playing on a loop. The switchbacks outside are now for overflow.
Much better!
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1 hour ago, AlexB said:
I think Push has got it in for me. Clearly, since he isn't a Parkz Crew member, he's guessing who is giving him neg reacts, which is what is leading him to 'load' neg reacts on certain people, such as myself, and J-dude.
Now, whilst I certainly neg him when he posts boxing day, or shaded seating jokes time and time again (which he seems to have stopped, thanks Push), I don't just randomly neg him for the fun of it.
So yes, petty though it may be, i've responded
But, as you can see Push - my 3 avatars at the top of your rep page are the only ones there across two full pages...
And you're doling out a lot more rep (most of it negative) than anyone else is giving you.
Since you enjoy this space so much, why not contribute to the site with a small donation, and pick up a crew membership for yourself so that you can see who is giving you the rep (positive or negative) and respond in whatever petty and childish way you choose.
I wasn't going out of my way to do anything untoward towards you - but your actions have certainly prompted me to do so. If you want to act like a child - i'll respond in kind.
let the games begin.
Well there you have it. Reasonable communication! I was actually about to give you a "like" but apparently I've run out of "reps" for today!
I did think most of the "nauseating" icons were you as you do insult me at every opportunity, and you have for years, but seeing your last post, I'll stop throwing up all over your posts!
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An excellent ad!
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The colour of paint used on rides matters a lot to some people. Just look at the DC Rivals construction thread.
Anyway I've changed my mind. It's Almond-red.
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6 hours ago, Gazza said:
No such product exists on the market to have brightly coloured fibreglass that wont fade. The only way is to buff and repaint regularly.
The salmon and purple on the Rip weirds me out, that used to be purple and red.
Salmon? Are you certain it isn't apricot?
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52 minutes ago, themagician said:
The update to the menu and name has meant instead of replacing the neon sign, they've a small sign next to the big sign to tell you what the new name replacing (but without actually replacing) the original name
I'd be very interested to sit in on one of the meetings where they come up with ideas like that.
I just find it absolutely fascinating trying to work out how their minds must work!
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I agree. With a relevant and entertaining pre show, and improved staff training so they understand the importance of the script (I've heard them miss some vital parts), it really is a world class ride.
Loading can be easily improved by simply showing how to fasten the seat belts in the safety video.
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One of the best pre shows I've seen is the one on Hex at Alton Towers.
The pre show is just a short video on a screen, but it explains the whole concept of the ride experience perfectly. Without seeing the pre show the ride itself would make no sense whatsoever, but with it, it's a fantastic experience.
That's how important a really great pre show can sometimes be.
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5 hours ago, themagician said:
Looney Tunes River Ride and Batman Adventure The Ride all has preshows for their entire life too.
Even Wild West Falls had a preshow at one point. Definitely a shame more rides don’t have preshows on the coast because they definitely add to the experience when done well
Especially at Movie World. Pre shows help to make you feel like you're in a movie related experience. But yes, it applies to elsewhere too.
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2 hours ago, T-bone said:
The thing with the pre show, is if they are loading properly and running the attraction to its full capacity, i’d Prefer to sit through the pre show than to be standing outside in the bullpen with nothing to do. Could it be better? Absolutely it could be, but I think DW need to be given a patt on the back for attempting to do a fully inclusive experience with a pre show experience, as let’s face it, none of the parks have included a pre show on any of their new attractions in recent years.
Definitely and not all that hard to fix. Just needs a new video (or ideally a few new videos) to be made. The structure and the technology to show it is already in place!
Arkham Asylum is the only ride I've seen in Australia at the moment that has a good pre show. It's funny (which keeps people interested), and it also provides relevant safety information.
Bermuda Triangle was the only other ride that used to have a really good pre show. It wasn't only a video but involved actors as well.
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48 minutes ago, themagician said:
I don't mind it. It is a play on words, being 'fully sick' and that term matches the beach based names of most of their other rides. Yeah it isn't the best name, but it works.
How is "Fully 6" (or "sick") beach based? I don't see the connection.
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Well. I had to jump through numerous virtual hoops, but I have finally got my ticket!
I won't go into all the boring details here for fear It'll somehow make certain people feel even more ill, but if anyone's having similar difficulties just send me a PM and I'll do my best to help out (which is normally one of the benefits of forums!)
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31 minutes ago, Jordan M. said:
Add the $19 ticket to cart, click checkout.
Then use my points is on the Booking Summary page.
I might be still missing something, but I can't see a $19 option, only $29. I'll try a different browser and see if that helps!
8 minutes ago, Jdude95 said:Since when has Parkz been DW customer service?
Get stuffed!
This is what I see in Firefox or in Internet Explorer!
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Might be time for the troublemakers to be moved along!
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11 minutes ago, Jordan M. said:
Yep, and it's that one. Have a read.
I've seen that but there is no "use my points" option in the checkout process!
I've tried several times!
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22 minutes ago, Jordan M. said:
Appreciated, but there's a specific link for passholders to get the free ticket.
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Can anyone share the link to book Happy Halloween online please?
I phoned Dreamworld this morning as I didn't receive the email with the link. The lady who answered wasn't much help!
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2 hours ago, ParkerJ said:
I think the idea is right, with CX being a long forgotten component. Two key challenges - economic restraints and senior management.
The ideal scenario is having someone at the top that has guest experience as their primary objective. Unfortunately it's a rare thing, with most being run by the accountants or tight-arse private owners with other objectives.
They need a reminder that that's not how Walt Disney succeeded!
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9 hours ago, MickeyD said:
No need to apologise!
My point is that when it comes to Food&Bev in our Australian Theme Parks, we are simply not offering our GP what they are asking for/want.
Well I certainly agree with that as you may already know if you've seen some of my previous posts on the topic of food.
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Where is this new waterpark? It looks awesome!