themagician

I noticed on the Funfields park map that it states that the Go Karts are set to close in Feburary 2024. My assumption is they are being closed permantley and we could see new attractions built here in the future. However, do the go karts usually close earlier or maybe they are doing some work to them?

They probably saw this and used it for their report I believe the only actual connection is the fact they’re both powered coasters

@DaptoFunlandGuy pretty much. Based off what I could see of the article without paying, I would agree that public transport to the VRTPs could definitley be better. DW is walking distance frp, Coomera Station, but MW/WnW and SW is a bit harder. Yes there is a bus service, but I think for a city like the GC, there should be another public transport option. Accessing Paradise Country is even worse though. Maybe instead of investiating way too much into a hotel, they could invest that into a public transport system to contact the Oxenford parks. Or maybe, just maybe, invest in fixing some of the inpark transport for their park that desperatley needs it, especially for their resort guests.

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Very true! But I'd argue that was money well spent because there's a lot of it and it's something everyone notices. If they'd gone cheap on that it would have reduced the quality of the whole area. Other than wishing there was more rockwork around the coaster's track and some more well designed shading for those waiting for riders, there isn't much I can fault about the overall Steel Taipan precinct.

Dive ‘n’ Movies are set to return again this Summer

The former corroboree theatre could be a great spot for something like that.

Except develop the former rocky hollow section of the land and fix up the back corner of Ocean Parade. Rivertown will definitely fix up and vastly improve that section of the park, but they definitely can’t (and doubt they will) stop because there parts that still need work in the coming years.

I think that’s all everyone wishes for, probably even the current parks management (since they’re leaning into the nostalgic/OG Dreamworld). In a perfect world, they rip down all the nasty of the SV facade, rebuild a replica of the original theatre facade as much as possible and retheme the rides queue to suit. I think this might have been discussed before and anyone with better knowledge on this subject, please share such knowledge. I know there were modifications to the building because I don’t believe the SV theatre would have fitted in the original building, but at the time, if management really wanted too, could they have kept the original facade?

And I guess that’s there way of avoiding any potential lawsuits because if they didn’t install it, I’m sure it would only be a matter of time before a kid decides to run down the ramp, trips and falls off the end and the parents decide to sue. And I respect your opinion. I disagree with it, but that’s what personal opinions and this forum is for… discussing our thoughts and opinions.

Jaggs Journey has shared these photos and overall I think it looks really good. Could there be some improvements, there always is, but that doesn’t mean what they’ve built is bad in any way. I think it’s fantastic they’ve built a ramp so everyone can get that iconic DW photo (kudos to the park for recognising the importance of this) I agree the ‘pool fencing’ wouldn’t have been my choice and it probably wasn’t the parks either, but when it comes to budgets and recognising what’s more important, that money saved on the fencing was probably put somewhere else that’s actually more important. If the budget allowed, I would’ve continued the glass balustrades that are in front of the globe all the wall to the left and right. And when you look at the overall picture, I think the white painted block walls work because they disappear in the overall context and general day guests aren’t going to notice it. And I would’ve continued the timber flooring down the ramp. And in a perfect world, I would’ve avoided that step up in the fencing to the left to keep that consistent line, but compliance and certifiers wouldn’t have allowed that for whatever reason.

The fencing around the globe is down and is available for guests to take photos with again

These maps in park have been updated and just show the lands area as a hatched construction zone

Hooray for Hollywood returns for the Summer holidays this year and as already mentioned, Bettlejuice will be added to the characters in park. So far, everything else seems to be similar to last years event

Movie World have shared a video confirming Bettlejuice and they said stay tuned for a star studded announcement coming soon

The park map has been updated promoting the new ride coming soon

Roaming character and/or street show is the likely/usual thing that happens when characters are returning. I believe Hooray for Hollywood is returning after Christmas, so Beetlejuice could be a part of that event

Movie World just shared a video on their socials that an iconic character is returning to the park soon. And at the end of the video, there is this clip (basically confirming Beetlejuice is returning)

I know it's only a concept artwork and we can't use that to confirm anything, but the concept artwork for Jungle Rush showed the train that was very similar to the one of Big Bear Mountain. So I suspect it will be very similar, if not the same. Leviathan also has a 122cm minimum requirement and the park was originally marketing it as a family coaster. But I'm not seeing kids riding that with their grandparents.

It was never going to look like this, even if the park wanted it too because where’s the ride operator booth? Where are all the ride motors going to be stored? There was always going to be some buildings, and just having one would’ve looked out of place, so in that case there was always going to be two because they’d be stupid to not have the queue under shelter

DW have shared a video on their socials and ride testing has begun

But remember this is a family coaster that's target market is from young kids to grandparents. A spike and quick track isn't usually an element that would suit this type of coaster.

You'll have to ride it when it opens and find out

This is great to see. I’ve always thought they should offer a cheaper version that doesn’t include all the perks (like DW currently does), so kudos to VRTP for adding this option. Definitely makes the Locals One Pass look even more value for money (which is probably what they’re going for) because for an extra $40 you get almost $230 worth tickets to their events.

Tickets have gone up $10, with child entry $69 and adults entry $89.