[Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster refurb]

9 hours ago, jjuttp said:

Also, encouraging you to look up also ruins the immersion in almost every ride at the park.

When I see a light hanging from the roof I don't instinctively stare at the roof. However, I am not a moth.

[What's your favourite theme park video/photo/article?]

I was extremely young when I visited Wonderland, so I feel the majority of the video is based around the nostalgia of seeing the park.

It's probably not my all time favourite, just thought it was awesome to actually see the park again.

[Superman Escape dark section]

I've never noticed any rumbling. Maybe I just expect it to be a bit rough.

[What's your favourite theme park video/photo/article?]

3 minutes ago, Jdude95 said:

 

Oh really? Are you doing that for an assignment or just in your spare time? I'd be super keen on checking that out once you get it complete. 

Just a hobby project for YouTube. I'll post it on here once it's done

[What's your favourite theme park video/photo/article?]

21 minutes ago, AlexB said:

I can honestly say I never had to watch that while i worked there. Probably good too. I really gave it a good go but had to stop before the 13th minute.

I like the idea, but sadly the park didn't really exhibit any of those traits in reality. Not to that extent anyway. Looks like this was before Probe, so i'd date it around 1992-1995, and it shows.

I think better actors could have made the concept a reality - instead they have used real cast members, which isn't a bad idea, except when those cast members aren't 'showmen'.

was nice to see the park back in that day though.

The description says it's from 1994, which is before the Sunway buy out. If I may ask, when did you work there? It'd be interesting to see if it was the management that changed how the park portrayed itself. I'm making a video on the rise and fall of Wonderland at the moment and it'd be nice to get some first hand input.

[Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster refurb]

Just now, Jdude95 said:

He's the one who helped make that video for MW, he was most likely summoned to read your great feedback about it. 

Oh wow! That's awesome. You did a great job Roachie!

[What's your favourite theme park video/photo/article?]

This Wonderland Orientation video is awesome to watch. It's stupidly 90s, but its great to see some behind the scenes footage of a park that no longer exists and the expectations they had of their staff.
 

 

[Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster refurb]

14 minutes ago, AlexB said:

*In a really poor attempt at an american accent - pretty much like all the other voiceovers \ videos in the park.

@Roachie

Why have you summoned the Roachie? What have I done wrong!? 

[The Off Topic Topic]

White Cyclone at Nagashima caused some poor Japanese kid to projectile vomit all over the exit queue. 

I've never thrown up in a park, but flying coasters want to make me commit seppuku from how sick they make me. The forces on my big ass belly were not comfortable at all. @MrLukeCarroll 0/10

[Dreamworld - 2017 "exciting" "experiences"]

2 hours ago, Johnny said:

I'm still optimistic about far too many things in life. 

[Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster refurb]

1 minute ago, Jdude95 said:

That's something I loved about a lot of rides I went on overseas, their safety videos are themed to the ride and are played during the queue, mixed in with other videos to keep you entertained. I loved the Simpsons ride at Universal Studios Orlando because it was playing clips from the Simpsons in a sketch comedy show style. 

It helps immerse you into the attraction and is such a simple thing. The new spiel on Arkham is a step in the right direction with the cynical nurse lady. I found myself really enjoying that spiel and it got me really into the attraction.

[Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster refurb]

For the love of all that is holy can they please update the voice over in the queue? It's completely immersion breaking when you're in this dark eerie space, absorbing the atmosphere and then suddenly this abnormally happy Aussie guy jumps on cheerily announcing "Welcome to Scooby Doo's Spooky Coaster!"

I find myself laughing at it each time the voice over plays because it's so out of place. Can't they have a voice over similar to the tower of terror at Disney? Something ominous that gets you in the mood for the ride.

[Are coaster enthusiasts being frowned upon?]

I wouldn't call myself a "Roller Coaster Enthusiast", probably more so a "Park Enthusiast".

I'm up at the Gold Coast for work and said to my boss "I might stop by the parks whilst I'm up there" and I got the same response I get from most people "Really? Those parks are for kids!". I hate that response with a passion.

Thankfully my family, friends and partner are all incredibly supportive of my stupidly expensive hobby of travelling the world visiting parks.

[DC Rivals HyperCoaster construction discussion]

This is what they did today. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a logo in front of it. 

[DC Rivals HyperCoaster construction discussion]

I'm currently at Movieworld and it looks like some theming is going up!

[2014 In Dreamworld - Tail Spin construction, Wipeout refurbishment, Triple Vortex construction]

The Queensland government brought in new strict laws on the amount of endorphins one can have whilst at the Gold Coast Theme parks.

This is one of the many countermeasures brought in to make sure people aren't too happy.

From Dreamworld's FB page....seriously?

Dreamworld Australia

42 mins ·

Fun Police Alert!

Be on the look out for Dreamworld's Fun Police...he's in pursuit for happiness!

‪#‎DWhappiness‬