Louis.sayer3
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Is it possible that the RHLR and TRRR, are/were constructed using the same techniques and or had the same maintenance procedures over the years; and as result of recent tragedies/audits have condemned both to never re open? Of course these speculated details about the RHLR would never be released if they were true, unless Dreamworld wishes for their dwindling closure along side with millions of 'speculated' or 'reported' complaints about either rides " twenty something years ago...".
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I've been noticing that Movieworld, has become more Superhero/Supervillan world. Two of the main attractions out of seven are in fact movie related, whilst the rest are super hero or supervillan themed. I believe that if they want to make profit and draw in diverse crowds VRTP needs to focus on Movie Based attractions! For example at Universal studios in the Untied States have created vast amounts of movie themed attractions like: Harry Potter World, Jurassic park water ride or even the Mummy dark ride. I believe that if VRTP followed down this path opposed to the Super Hero one that are choosing; they could make some serious money and create a larger and more reputable reputation.
Share your thoughts, i want to know everyone else's opinions on this.
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I want to know how theme parks make a profit form a single $130 yearly pass, wouldn't they be making a loss really? Can someone please explain how they would be making profit.
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One thing we must do though, is congratulate the OP/s for reacting quickly and efficiently to this. And following protocol to ensure the safety of passengers, in that stressful time.
So on the behalf of the community (I believe), we would like to congratulate all ride OP's on dealing with us sort and many others on a daily basis! ?
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Calling all former employees of theme parks, this one is for you..... I have been cogitating about a theme park career for the near future a while now. I thought that i could get some information as to how easy or hard it was to get a attraction/ride operator job.
1.Do you need to have completed any degrees or courses to be a ride operator? Or is it all on sight training and education about how to operate the attractions.
2.Was it fairly easy or was it hard to get a job with the park?
3.What makes your resume look better, as per say?
Is there anything that we would need to be warned about if any of us in the community are considering a career with one of the parks?
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In my ride experience i have only encountered two ride malfunctions:
1. Claw: Apparently one of the bearings in the motor above had snapped and one still remained. The bearing broke near the end of scream world so the ride was operational till the next day for repairs. Anyway, the operator reset the ride everything was fine just the usual harness difficulty, we were the next load on after it had broken down. All was normal in the loading station however we were not allowed to swing our legs because it might have put the other bearing out of alignment. Well that is what the operator said at least. The programme started, but swung faster, quicker, higher and a heck of a lot longer (time wise). We did manage to get off safe, but i have to admit for a ride that i never usually freak out on i was freaking scared.
2. Green lantern: Nothing major, GL at Movieworld had a minor breakdown, as usual the line was very long and the operators were just pumping through the loads. we were at the second set of break lines when we stopped. We were sitting there for at least five minutes. After that the rest of the ride was completely normal, we did not actually find out what happened but i just assumed that the ride software/technical side could not keep with the physical part of the ride. Which could have lead to an automatic e-stop?
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Why is it that with 2 of the 3 threads you've started you've attached a completely unrelated stupid photo?
Because sometimes people just need that little bit of laughter to brighten up their day.
I'm sorry, but hold up a minute. Look at this creepy motherfucker. Look at him!
Attached ThumbnailsUm im sorry what?
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Hi, just thought i'd ask anyone who has have visited any of the theme parks during the holidays as to how bad the line waiting times and general crowding of the parks were? Im seriously considering visiting a park these holidays, but the only thing putting me off is the crowds. Can you please tell me as to how your waiting experience was?
Thanks
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Speaking of clowns where is Big Baby at, i haven't seen his ratchet ass around in a long time. Maybe he fell unwell? Even if so they could have easily replaced the performer with with another person to fill the role. Even though clowns are satan spawn, sent from hell to absorb your sweet innocent souls, I didn't mind Big Baby at all.
Speaking of clowns where is Big Baby at, i haven't seen his ratchet ass around in a long time. Maybe he fell unwell? Even if so they could have easily replaced the performer with with another person to fill the role. Even though clowns are satan spawn, sent from hell to absorb your sweet innocent souls, I didn't mind Big Baby at all.
I now realise that Goldie the clown is in fact big baby..........
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Lets have a ballot to see who is going to the launch on Saturday....
I for one am not. Sadly
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Couldn't have we seen this coming though, some attraction operators and or staff have little enthusiasm or an general safety idea. Most just want you on and off as quick as possible just to get their money and be on with it. I'm not one for carnival rides as per say the whole pack it up in a truck in a day and lets move on really disturbs me. And i'd rather a ride that is firmly cemented and held in the ground with proper safety inspections/repairs i.e. Theme park rides. Is that relatable to other people or am i just really naive......
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That isn't an emergency stop, it's just a common fault. As with any ride if the computer loses track of where either of the arms are at any point during the cycle (or it's not where it's supposed to be at a certain time) the ride will shut down. From what i've heard with WipeOut (might not be 100% true but it does make sense) when this happens the other arm keeps going for a moment and the computer tries to get the ride running again with both arms but after a set time (I think 10 - 15 seconds) if the ride can't resynchronise it shuts down like it has here.
It's probably just having a bad day, like any ride (in particular Green Lemon, Superman and Scooby) can have.
That green Lemon tho....
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Speaking of the claws repaint.....Photos?
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Looks like the ride has started to really come together today.
Photos thanks to Thrillz
The ride theming is really good, If i didn't know better i would have thought they were tearing an old rusty ride compared to a new ride being built. And with "Reef Diver" gone it really adds a whole new perspective in to how that section of ocean parade looks. Dw must be reading these forums because practically everything that we have mentioned that that was reasonable has been changed.
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Unless the so called elevators are part of the theming in TOT, but if they were actual elevators they could be for the disabled guests at the park. But which really depends where you are taking the photograph from.
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I definitely think that the Aqua loop needs a renovation, compared to when the ride first opened the paint has faded considerably on the tubes themselves. And with the dropping sequence breaking regularly, they need to fix all the bugs in that function as well.
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People like that just need to no go into public entertainment areas and are the ones who ruin it for everyone.Exactly. Once a guy jumped the fence well it was back when they had wooden poles and rope and he went into the pool to grab his phone he dropped in last cycle and the ride op had to do an e-stop, that e-stop basically killed wipeout for the rest of the day, motors overheated. Some people just do not listen and that is what they get. But if they knew Wipeout twists turns and goes upside down it would be common sense to not take loose items on with you.
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They bought seaviper to replace cyclone?
or is it that the mushrooms are coming back to the log ride?
Ha Ha good one.
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So the big question is, is the wipeout open today.
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Thanks for that.
I wasn't saying that it needs a complete overhaul but just to bring back some character to the ride, (revamp). I wasn't whining about the garden as hard as you put it, I was just saying that, with the garden gone that it takes away some theming of the ride. And if you look at pictures from when it opened to now, there is a big change. As there is another topic saying that dreamworld is no longer a themepark, only adds to what I was leading for, which that dreamworld needs to bring back original theming (in moderation) in order to become what was once really really great.Claw needs a fresh lick of paint. I wouldn't classify that as a revamp.
The day we are whinging about the garden outside a ride is the day every attraction is world class
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It's with regret I agree here - I spent 20 years working in the park and I slowly watched the 'themes' disintegrate into..well, in all honesty, a bit of a sloppy mess of rides here and there. It was always supposedly on the cards, but no-one ever actioned anything - especially Gold Rush and down around the Wiggles World/Tiger Island/TOT area. Unfortunately, the theming problem is as vague as the entire park and as specific as queues - take the Cyclone or the Giant Drop for example - there is no atmosphere whatsoever anymore. People just aren't as pumped as they used to be. The queue is an integral part of the experience and the only ride I ever felt came close to offering that atmosphere was the TOT - although the skull never really made sense and it was often a talking point of staff.
I completely agree with you, the ride that i found only really well themed entrance/queue was the TOT. You could have a really awesome experience if Dreamworld opened up the Buzzsaw theming again. And got the TV's working, that would be nice. The claw had a really good entrance too, until the rest of ocean parade was developed therefore leading to the removal of the gardens ect ect.
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It would be really good if the Claw was refurbished. Back to the day where the paint was shiny, there was a well themed garden around it and the waiting area was perfectly themed for the outdoors. But sadly the Claw, Log ride and river rapids are all in desperate need for a revamp, so i think that some will need it more than others. *Cough* log ride. But seeing that a lot is happening to the park right now all these things might happen.
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So by the looks of the photo there will be no pool of water below.
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I'm so freaking excited!!!!!!
Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster Reopening [Dec 26, 2016]
in Theme Park Discussion
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I must admit the refurb on the SDSC is one that was well needed! Although unpleasant, the park will generate big revenue out of this act. Even though we must admit the now gone themeing is bare and unsightly, the same can be said for seeing seized up animatronics and scrapes of paint and lumps of styrofoam missing all throughout the place. I must say that this new refurb may give MW the chance to re-theme similar to the original 2000 and something movie, which in very early days surely is what would have been expected initially. I for one am keen as a bean to see the new refurb and as peak season draws a-close, we will be able to see this fresh attraction soon!