themagician

Other than the letters/lighting and the theming/signage for the queue and building, we probably wont see many other works happens. The extension of time is to prolong the lifespan of the attraction, so that could mean internal tower works are needed

@gumb00t based off what I could see when in the park, there hasn’t been any noticeable progress yet

QLD school holidays are April 1 to 16

Photos of the sign lights on posted by the manufacturer. You can also see the mould for Kenny in the background

The rides now scheduled to reopen June 24

Based on the wording on their website, all the vehicles will be new.

Or Vortex vs Wipeout? Or are the ‘rules’ the ride must still be operating

Just checked, it does state on the website the attraction is getting new vehicles

They do

My understanding is they will be removed and rebuilt. Based off the concept artwork (I know, you can’t alway trust them), but the cars show are completely different to the ones now. Similar to the new train carriages, I’m expecting there to be new cars with a safety system (door/gate) in place so people can’t just jump out of the cars. And with the attraction getting a whole new name, even thought they’ll likely still be referred to as the vintage cars by guests, I see this a new reimagining and version of the attraction, not just like a relocation like it was when it went from the front of the park to the back

@Tricoart you can see in this photo from several years ago the colours are the same

Those orange, green, red and brown colours have been like that since it was repainted to be Escape from Madagascar. The entire ride will be getting a repaint during its upcoming closure.

And also Scooby

Maybe this…

For your reference, that sign is the same one that’s been there for years from when they added the show pre-covid. They just haven’t ever taken it down.

@New display name how much would the new kids coaster cost? Obviously depends on the model they go with, but say it’s the bigger model of the Zamperla Powered Coaster, are they a million (that’s including ground works, etc)?

That’s underselling it. That’s also for the splash pad, refurbishing the entire stage/seating, pathways, retheming and a lot of licks of paint

Dreamworlds path/future of attractions to come needs to be carefully thought through. They need to make sure they are reliable attractions, but will also be popular for people of all ages. One or two more attractions focusing on the thrill seeker market would be great. But with the poor financial situation they were in, they can’t just go and buy new rides to lift the attraction count up (which is what they were doing and look how that turned out). I’m all for a couple more flat rides to increase the count, but they need to be very well considered and have evidence throughout the world they are reliable. They can’t risk doing a Six Flags and buy a manufacturers newest ride because it could be a lemon.

It certainly is. The repaint is complete

You can’t ride on the 30th

Because they’re both by Mack Rides?

According to the wait times website, it’s now open with a 45 minute wait? And Trident has gone up to 60.

Fixed it

Managed to find a park map from early 2005 and can confirm it was indeed called Buccaneer Bay

And attractions like Dreamworld Flyer will do exactly that. Second to Jungle Rush, the Dreamworld Flyer is the attraction is what I’m most excited for out of all the announcements they made. It’s going to transform the front of the park. And when they open the doors to the park they should just have it testing, so it adds energy as soon as you walk in. The jet stunt show they had in the fountain over the summer added so much energy to the front of the park it was fantastic to see. And while I’ll miss the fountain for the nostalgia of it, I’d much rather this attraction. I’m just hoping they blow us away with the presentation of it, so it blends in with its environment.