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Why are disney parks so expensive to build?
troll under the coaster replied to Park Fan's topic in Theme Park Discussion
The total estimated cost of the project (including land and infrastructure) for the island and all the elements that were not Disney was 18.1 Billion according to the HK GOVT brief for the project: (It's a looooog read and really dull) https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr99-00/english/hc/papers/brief.pdf Disney put in a small fraction of the total development cost for the area meaning that the HK Govt had little they could 'subsidise' the building with. (especially given most of the 18 Billion was borrowed money according to the brief) PERHAPS Universal Singapore managed to get some -
Disneyland California Plans For Expansion
troll under the coaster replied to Coasterlife's topic in Theme Park Discussion
not quite expansions (yet) They are changing the approvals so they might be able to expand. currently the approvals are for retail OR hotel OR attractions, what they want it the area to approved/zoned for development of any of those options, so if they want to add a hotel, they can. or if they want to add in a retail area and new attractions, similar to Disney Quest, or a park expansion (which they hint at) They probably will expand at some point, but not necessarily soon https://disneylandforward.com/faq -
According to Insurance Business Mag the closure is due to the park not being able to secure public liability insurance at a reasonable rate. "Barra Fun Park owner Brent Stevenson said he spoke to many brokers, but insurers refused to offer coverage." https://closed.barrafunpark.com There is a petition there to help save the park from complete closure, the petition might help other businesses in a similar position as: "In December, small business ombudsman Kate Carnell called for government intervention in the “failing” public liability insurance market after losses sustaine
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Was Wet N Wild Sydney a failure?
troll under the coaster replied to Ranger's topic in Theme Park Discussion
🤣 🤣 🤣 I loved that show -
Village Roadshow app is broken
troll under the coaster replied to cthulhus_lawyer's topic in Theme Park Discussion
not a waste, my wife would disagree, but as a fan of practical film effects and the film backdraft, that attraction was a highlight of my trip. -
tokyo Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland
troll under the coaster replied to Gazza's topic in Theme Park Discussion
Thanks for the pics/report Trackless rides might becoming more popular, but the Pooh ride is my second favourite of this type (behind Symbolica) and it is strides ahead of Ratatouille which relies far too much on screens for me) When you throw in Monster's inc, it is clear how this park is one of the best parks in the world. I am deeply Jealous of the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay -
Hot Wheels Sidewinder Refurbishment
troll under the coaster replied to Boyden Hingston-Muir's topic in Theme Park Discussion
I thought this name was boring and uninspired. But then I saw the themeing, and I love it, nice, bright, and like @Gazza said, the doors look like a seedy motel and I love seedy motels (one of the highlights of my US road trip was the seedy motel) everything about it screams 1980's, the pastels, the motel doors, the fonts, the star on the logo, im getting acid flashbacks now -
according to variety Posted on the 15th "An Australian federal court on Tuesday gave its approval for a takeover of Village Roadshow Limited by private investors after a year-long battle..... Following the court approval, share trading will end on Wednesday afternoon. The takeover is expected to be completed by Dec. 29" I know the initial talks/offers where reported, but now it looks done and dusted... if I have just missed the update on this site, please close/delete/merge as needed.
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First a slashing at Thorpe Park: A man has been seriously injured in a stabbing at Thorpe Park following an altercation between two groups. The man in his 20s was slashed in his stomach on a footbridge near the exit of the resort in Surrey shortly before 17:00 BST. According to Ride Rater, someone has been charged with attempted murder over the incident and in a move that will surprise no-one, they have beefed up security. The prevalence of knife violence is apparently on the increase Second a fire at Blackpool has destroyed one of the rides on the pier The
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Splash mountain retheme
troll under the coaster replied to Smol bean's topic in Theme Park Discussion
Just wait until the Frog from the film is revealed in the second season of the Mandalorian to be 'the child' and now we have another Star Wars ride... hoooray- 29 replies
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Federal Government and our Parks!
troll under the coaster replied to Pyro's topic in Theme Park Discussion
My opinion, There could be more than the Fed Govt and State Govt spat over borders. With the borders closed interstate and international, you would be looking at a max of 1/3 park attendance. https://villageroadshow.com.au/-/media/VRL-Corporate-Media-Library/Documents/ASX-Announcements/2019/June/Strategy-Presentation.pdf Now then when you take into account that a lot of that third wont turn up to the parks because they aren't close enough to them, or they don't have the money to go. So most of the attendance is likely (again my opinion) to be annual passholders, so no purch -
North American Trip - Advice
troll under the coaster replied to Flynn_Smith's topic in Theme Park Discussion
something to consider is how much you're into movies. If that is important for you then Universal LA is a must and the WB studio tour. If you do Universal LA, I recommend the VIP tour. It is pricey, but you get unlimited fast pass from the moment you get the pass (regardless of when your tour starts) and there is a better version of the studio tour as well. plus breakfast, lunch and someone to watch your bags while you ride and watch your kids if they can't/wont go on the ride. If you do Orlando, I recommend car rental and stay offsite. I know there are benefits to staying on site fo