StingRay

VRTP pretty much did the same thing. They actively told people to go look for other jobs. Many didn't return. Hence rides down and food outlets not all open at all properties (Yes I know it is not a busy time of the year). Yes, the first weekend was busy. But that was people wanting to do something after being in self isolation. So what part of the guest experience is actually going to be seriously affected?. A company can operate the same with extra staff or not. You budget for it and made amendments in daily operations for this to occur. It is rather simple.

That's when it is more noticeable tho. We can't have people lose credibility.

You're not my real mum I'll come on here drunk. Others do!

That's spectacular.

Kids rides are one lease and operated by LPS staff. The bigger Joyland's rides are operated by their own staff. Wasn't always the case but has been for the last few years. Some supervisors are signed off to operate Joyland's major rides tho.

Well, you just stated pretty much the Ferris wheel gets the best treatment. Id love to know the source. It got a new lighting package to assist with VIVID a while back plus the LED lights are cheaper to run than the conventional "bulb" lights the Ferris wheel used to run. Many people also used to try and undo the light fittings resulting in injuries. but foremost the fact the failures that used to occur would make the wheel, crystal palace, the face and coney island look rather ugly. Hence the LED upgrade. The other HUSS rides have also been looked after. Fibreglass gets repaired. Structural repairs undertook etc. Even tho the Ferris wheel is built by an Australian company the Ferris wheel does also not go through the stresses and strains of the HUSS rides. So, of course, it is not rocket science to maintain almost. But those complicated HUSS rides actually get work of a workout meaning they do go down for maintenance a lot more. Thus the working life has been long and as stated before spare parts are becoming super rare mainly for the Trokia and Ranger. Most rides are complicated mechanically anyway. From a kiddy Ferris wheel right up to a HUSS Ranger.

I was being sarcastic about the Ferris wheel. But metal is metal, right? Or maybe the white paint hides things we don't see. Also, the Ferris wheel has been onsite since the '80s. So to kinda say its the only ride that gets the best treatment ain't fair. All the rides are looked after in the best possible way. Power surge cant follows the COVID restrictions?. Id assumes its something to do with not having the right operator for it. Joyland's staff usually operate there rides and LPS staff attend them.

Because they have shareholders 😉

So you shouldn't wear a wetsuit in the shower then...

The Huss rides are much older than some might know. With the Ranger & breakdance coming from expo 88 along with Tumble bug. Bug is super old and technically a nightmare. Its a solid flat ride but its days have been numbered for a while. Ranger & breakdance are the same. These rides are not designed to be set up permanently the way they have been. Sea air affects everything. If this is the case why is the Ferris wheel not being replaced also?. Surface rust etc is not the reason for these rides going (Ranger & Bug). Availability of spare parts that's the big time issue here. To use a third party to manufacture any parts cost so much money that you have to wonder as a business if its worth it anymore.

Did you explain this (make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.) clearly enough? I must agree. I am sure they knew this could occur. Hence why the park has no reopened as many would have expected.

Never heard of her.

Good to see someone is saying shit about DW already. A bless you, Karen.

Let us hope then as a community this quote exist for other parks.

They pumped their own tyes up tho. Making out everything was back and through that giving that impression everything would be so much better. Gotta think like the average punter and not an enthusiast here.

You have not read the Movieworld Facebook pages comments then. More than one person thinks like this.

Tight purse strings.

I don't know. I mean it seems like it a money-saving tactic. Machines need servicing etc and I completely know it. They mentioned they brought back all the staff. I would have thought they would want more of the park open. Not have half of it closed. I mean if another place did that you know exactly what would occur. Maybe this place has immunity?.

Sure everyone is aware. But as a parent, it is a little harder for children (I do mean young children) to still, understand what is occurring. Plus I am sure we know why some rides might be closed. It helps cut cost. But imagine if a business did that. Not open everything. They'd be thrown to the wolves. Thank god that does not happen at this place.

That is a real shame. I mean if you are going to blow your own trumpet at least polish it and make sure it is all working.

So Vortex is virtually Wipeout and the queue line for the ride is from The Claw.

You know I respect your opinion and you are right. Without money, you cant make money. This is a company that really needs to be making it. I know the hole vague 'before the holidays' gives no confidence at all. So the consumer market will be like 'well that's odd'. I can only think they could be behind on maintenance or that are undertaking improvement works not noticeable from the car park. I am just as frustrated as everyone else. Yes, I support the park but even I wonder what is really going on. September holidays will be interesting. It is hard to even think that far ahead as the current issues south of the QLD border are worsening by the hour.

OK. So same company. Sure the last 20 has been shit. But maybe the public is also the blame. Wanting a cheaper product with cheaper tickets for the past ten years at least. I don't always pay attention to the big parks. I usually like to pay attention to the little ones. They invest but if it takes ten years to invest then so be it. Usually due to low attendance etc. Dreamworld has been taken down the wrong road by multiple people for a long time. Anyone can make a quick buck. To make a profit is the hard part. IP contracts seem to be on little money, Cheap ticket sales, no major experiences all of those lead to a place that has been neglected for sure. I understand how people can say "Twelve months of change means shit" and I have heard similar sentiments mentioned face to face or on the internet. You know what, those people are indeed correct. A person or a company tho should be given the chance to change. Even if you do not like them/it. 2016 was terrible. We know. But I don't hear many people bang on about the dodgy back door dealings and possible gangland wars or the insurance payout that LPS management wanted resulting in that strategy. My point is people change and so do cultures. I don't see people on my visit to LPS go "I'm going to burn to death today" or "Fuck management they want to kill me". Yes, its facts and the past always hurts. But I feel even tho so many things have been done wrong they can somehow make a right. Maybe I think like this because it's within my nature. It's the kind of person I am to not back down on a challenge when others decide to walk away. COVID has ruined so many business and lives. I am sure management was on the right track (pardon the pun) in buying the new coaster. Then the world stopped. We don't even know how VRTP will pull through this either. They had an impending sale. No one knows if that will be going ahead now. I get the whole "fuck them" attitude. My personal opinion is I don't want to have that attitude yet.

That plant room... Its sad they do things like this. Yet just on the other side of the park, they masked up the plant room for the splash pads really well by turning it into a volcano. Ah, the immersion.

I am sure they do understand. It is like Seaworld. What is more important. The animals or the rides. Everyone is going to have a different opinion. That's fine. I have not heard of any animal welfare issues at all. See 2016 was bad. But everyone forgets about the companies before Ardent. Ardent did not do the best job. They'll admit it. But at least they started to run it like a business and not a charity like it used to be (my opinion) with second-hand rides or simply no direction. So on that front, I see change. I know many people have been let go and that will affect the enthusiast community. But many theme parks over the years have let people go and no one bats an eye. VRTP did that a few years ago and it seemed the norm for some reason. Maybe it is because of COVID that everyone is on edge. But Ardent (DW) have not been the only theme park/amusement park to have to downsize and cut cost. If animals are being mistreated etc I am sure the relevant authorities would be looking into such a case. Now I highly doubt this to be the case personally but I will sit and wait for some hard evidence before I draw any conclusion. Right now some people are upset and hot-headed and possibly saying things out of anger if anything. We've all been guilty of doing that at least one time in our lives.