Zanstabar
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I've been lucky enough to go down the rabbit hole that is VR on AA a couple of times now, and it really is a great ride. I'm going to try and not spoil the experience, but it is quite comfortable and easy to set-up. The visuals are also quite a nice treat as well.
Would I ride it again? For $5 I'll probably be looking at riding this at least once a trip. I'm starting to fall into a mad love with VR and I find this to fix almost all my issues that I originally had with Arkham Asylum's distinct lack of themeing.
Congrats to all the team that put effort into this experience. I'm sure most people will be more than satisfied with the ride.
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12 minutes ago, Theme Park Ninja said:
just found this on Instagram, could Appariations (the winner of the horror movie contest last year) be a precinct for this year?
It was mentioned last year that the winners of the film festival will have their short film featured as either a maze or a precinct. Given that all four mazes have been announced, I thinks it's safe to say that I'll be a precinct.
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10 minutes ago, Theme Park Ninja said:
where did you find this?
I'm going to take an educated guess and say he made it in Photoshop
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4 minutes ago, pin142 said:
I got to 7 before it started getting too much and decided on a break. Found later in the day it seemed easier to handle on the outside seats and on the left side (as you board the ride).
Can confirm. Outside seats are better than the middle.
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11 minutes ago, downunder said:
So how intense is the ride, on a scale of 1 to vomitron?
It's not that intense or nauseating IMO. Comparable to the Wipeout and maybe a little bit less than the Claw.
The problem that a lot of us faced yesterday was that we didn't just ride it once and call it a day; we had up to 7 or 8 rides in a row. After about 3 or 4 cycles, a lot of us started to feel ill.
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3 minutes ago, jjuttp said:
A Fright Nights though?
A "Fright Fest" to be exact...
QuoteWet’n’Wild Sydney’s Fright Fest.
In an all new and completely terrifying event Wet’n’Wild Sydney transforms into a world of horror and fear this October as the park hosts our very first Fright Fest. Get your costumes on and your scared faces ready for a Halloween event that will have you screaming for more. With two Haunted Houses, three Panic Rooms, a cast of devilish and ghastly creatures plus all your favourite Food Trucks this limited capacity event will scare you like nothing you have ever experienced before.
Fright Fest will operate from 7.00pm – 11.00pm from Thursday 27 October – Monday 31 October. Admission for Fright Fest will be a separate ticketed event and an entry cost will apply. Special pricing will be available for Premium and Ultimate Season Membership holders. Rides, slides and pools will not operate
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Looks like you're on the money, @Theme Park Ninja. This was the façade from the "Dusk til Dawn" maze at Halloween Horror Nights a few years back. The resemblance is clear to see
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1 hour ago, Wyncenuros said:
reanimated, TPG, Ash +3, you, Janine and me...
Add me to that one too!
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Everyone has really said all that's needed to be said about the Star Tour. It was an absolutely amazing experience that I'm probably never to going to forget. It's up there with my first trip to Disneyland as one of the best times I've ever had at a theme park. Congrats to Greg and all the team that put their time and effort into the day. It was truely special, and everyone should be extremely happy with the product that they have produced.
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It's so odd looking at the concept art. I know it's a new ride with a new story and setting, but all I can see is the Hollywood Tower Hotel staring right back at me.
It'll be interesting to see what changes are made, but I can't say I'm enthused. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is one of the newest classic rides at the Disney Parks, so it saddens me to see one of them go away. Disney spent years to try and make DCA seem cohesive, but now it seems like that's going to all go out the window.
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20 minutes ago, reanimated35 said:
Really?
And I thought Fright Nights couldn't get any scarier...
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3 minutes ago, AlexB said:
Are they even built yet?
I just checked the Paradise Country site and it seems that I can book an Eco Tent for this weekend, so I think it's a fair assumption that they're up and running or at least close to it
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11 minutes ago, reanimated35 said:
The idea works in theory. The cost however could be another thing. Do they pay actors to work the whole night and keep everyone up?
The campout/sleepout was the idea of scare actors being out all night, scaring guests in and around a campsite (whether at Paradise Country or not). That would be a logistical nightmare in my opinion. People do have to sleep at some point, plus it would be a pain to get staff to work the graveyard shift...
What I meant was the idea of seeing a package deal between Paradise Country and Fright Nights. Bundling accommodation and event tickets before marketing it off as something Fright Nights related (in most cases it would probably be Friday the 13th).
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51 minutes ago, JaggedJanine said:
Sleep out is extremely unlikely.
While the sleep out is unlikely, do you think they might do some sort of cross-promotion or accommodation deal with Paradise Country and Fright Nights? It could make for a relatively easy tie-in...
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24 minutes ago, Theme Park Girl said:
Come next Sat 30th July with us
Despite what I've learnt from my time in school, looks like I'm giving into peer pressure
. All booked and ready to rumble!
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When are some of the other Parkz members going? I would love to go, but I would feel pretty awkward being on my own
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1 minute ago, Inverted said:
If you look at the most recent superman movies the costume looks so much more detailed that this cloth.
These costumes aren't based on the films; they're based off of DC Comics new 52 Universe.
While it may not be as detailed as the costumes found in the DC Film universe, it certainly looks impressively close to the source material.
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Sounds like a great little add-on tour. $300 seems quite reasonable for what's included.
Also, great videography as always @Slick. I knew there was something more to that day then just eServe when I saw you at SE, but I just couldn't figure out what it could have been.
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I take it that you read the article on Our Worlds?
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Could we at least get the shitposting to stay just on Parkz? I think it's quite bad that a lot of people in this community are going about and vandalising Wikipedia just for a quick joke. If you wanna have a laugh about the next "Churro Coaster" or "Hyper Wooden Flying Wing-Rider with a LSM launch", don't go vandalising Wikipedia to do so.
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Sent a email a day ago to Aussie World asking about the Wild Mouse, and this was their response
QuoteHi Zanstabar,
Thank you for your email regarding the Wild Mouse Roller Coaster. At this current stage the ride is under a required maintenance schedule. At this point in time we are unsure of when it will return to normal operation.
Thanks again for your enquiry.
Maybe the future for the mouse isn't too bright?
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27 minutes ago, Slick said:
Still on the website?
Aussie World's site says it's down for maintenance until the 31st of July.
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13 minutes ago, skeetafly said:
MW has a new application in for “Eco Tents”. We all know what this is for but my question is - What is an Eco Tent? How is an Eco Tent different to an ordinary tent?
From what I've seen, Eco Tents seem to be a more permanent accommodation option while also having the experience of traditional camping (i.e glamping).
Think a demountable cabin but rather than being made of more conventional materials, it would be made out of a typical tent mesh with a steel support frame underneath.
I'm not the best at explaining things, but hopefully this makes it a bit easier to comprehend
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Can someone fill me in on what Village eServe is? I haven't been to the park since it's introduction and I have no clue what it is.
Is it just a self-serve kiosk?
Arkham Asylum - VR coaster at Movie World
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Posted · Edited by Zanstabar
Well looks like i'll stop being so tight-lipped and give into peer pressure
Once the VR headset is all strap in and calibrated, you'll find yourself sitting in what seems to be an operating chair within the "Intensive Scare Unit" of Arkham Asylum. Once the ride is dispatched, the Joker makes an appearance before hitting you with a gas mask filled with classic "Joker Gas". Suddenly, your chair starts to float through the broken floor of the Asylum, where each individual level is the broken cell of numerous villains. Once you reach the rooftop, you'll be on what appears to be the top of a skyscraper in Gotham City. Right as the ride is about to drop, the Joker grabs your chair and throws you off the rooftop. You'll dodge a giant Killer Croc before entering the sea serpent roll, where you'll fly through a swarm of bats. Right before you hit the sidewinder, you'll come face to face with one of Poison Ivy's giant Venus Flytraps which snaps and snarls at you as you escape from it's clutches. As you go through the inline twists, you'll be dodging many of Ivy's notorious flora before Mr Freeze sends you into the last turn on an "ice slide". This slide continues around the final helix before you eventually smash into a wall leading back to the "Intensive Scare Unit", signifying the break run of the ride. As you taxi back to the station, you'll see a fight scene before Batman carries the Joker out of view.
Overall it's a really great experience. In terms of storyline, it reminds me a lot of the Amazing Spiderman rides at Universal mixed with the surreal nature of the Scarecrow level in the original Arkham Asylum game. Graphics are comparable to the original Bioshock game IMO.
Maybe my opinion might be a little biased considering this way my first VR coaster ever, but it was an absolute blast. I felt like I was in sensory overload for the next hour or so.