[DC Rivals HyperCoaster construction discussion]

Took this today on my commute back from the gc to bris of the most recent work on lift hill

[Tower of Terror 2 - Slow Launch]

9 minutes ago, Santa07 said:

Well obviously... a ride that's meant to go 100 metres up a 120m tower doesn't go half-way up and then come back down.

Thanks, I had no idea how high up it was meant to go. 

Is there any video floating about of TOT going 100m up the tower as it previous incarnation or otherwise?

[The Giant Drop Australia]

On 19/03/2017 at 3:56 PM, djrappa said:

See I just don't think the ride needs any of that. Just stupid gimmicks which pale in comparison to the mentalness that is the ride is its current form. 

You only have to look at two six flags parks adding just that as a major thrill recently. 

I'd say the issue with the fake out drop is that DW love to only run one side for extended periods so that's gonna upset someone one way or another. 

Why are they only running one side at the moment? 

[Tower of Terror 2 - Slow Launch]

On 17/03/2017 at 11:57 AM, Santa07 said:

I've heard a lot of stories about why ToT doesn't launch at full speed - eg to save power, to make it more appealing to less-adventurous audiences, etc. I've also heard the one about it having too high forces, but I'm nearly certain that's definitely not the reason.

Does this mean the TOT2 no longer travels as high up on the tower? I certainly remember it going up a lot higher 10 years ago. I assumed it was because of wear and tear.

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5 minutes ago, StingRay said:

willco. Try not to take offence. Essentially everyone does worry about machines ( Rides are machines ) when they don't do what they should. I get the whole not wanting to waste time, firstly your time and the parks time. But looking at it from both sides of the fence they really do like to know about those things.

Essentially a ride operator drives blind so to speak. A control panel and computer can tell only so much.

I hope the pass gets a decent work out tho and you enjoy riding those great rides.

I'm not offended at all. Thanks mate, I will. It was a lot of fun. 

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16 minutes ago, Theme Park Girl said:

Dramatically titling the topic "Tower of Terror II oil spray on face" makes it even worse, and more likely to attract negative attention from unwanted sources. 

What you see as dramatic, I see as objective sentence structure - What happened and where. 

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42 minutes ago, Richard said:

The way I see it the original poster posted this story to gauge whether anyone's had it happen to them and if it's a common occurrence. There's no insinuation of wrongdoing. Yes it sounds like something worthwhile to bring up with the park directly but it's also an interesting thing to discuss with other theme park fans.

Anyone is free to come to these forums to discuss interesting, unusual or even concerning things they encounter at theme parks.

The theme park mollycoddling on these forums gets a bit much sometimes. If we're so protective of our precious theme parks that we sacrifice interesting conversation for the sake of things the media might get wind of, then what do we talk about at all?

I appreciate your logical reply and I agree. 

Just now, Theme Park Girl said:

Has nothing to do with that at all. If something goes wrong at a restaurant, isn't it more decent to approach the restaurant about the issue and have them fix the issue? As opposed to taking directly to the public internet first with your concerns? 

Why should theme parks be any different, especially ones such as Dreamworld who are already suffering from enough negativity? 

See Zomato or Tripadvisor 

That's exactly what people do. 

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10 minutes ago, StingRay said:

OK then. Sorry for not reading the information you gave correctly. But you did state a ride had an issue on an enthusiast forum. I did read the thread. 

What I found odd is that you are a yearly pass holder. So I assume you ride the rides at least once a month meaning you would be one of the lucky ones that knows the rides usual operational performance potentially. Was not really have a dig at you or that.

Either way its a slightly concerning thing that occurred.

I actually bought a yearly pass yesterday, and it was my first visit to Dreamworld in over a decade. I frequently drive past it to and fro work. My job is quite demanding and I often have time off during the week and not when most other people have time off. I went for two reasons, one was to go on the buzzsaw and two was to show my support to a Gold Coast icon and a place of happy childhood memories. The last time I rode the Tower of Terror was when you travelled forwards and you only had a lap restraint. 

5 minutes ago, Theme Park Girl said:

Wasn't intending to be patronising by all means. Just found it a little contradicting that you mentioned wanting to keep the issue out of the media's ear, yet made the decision to make a public internet conversation out of something which some may find particularly concerning - keeping in mind that not everyone that reads this forum is a theme park fan who understands how rides work.

The media always finds a way to report about things without any direct correspondence with witnesses, just like when they recently reported about the new coaster track pieces arriving at Movie World as per the photoshopped images which were posted on here days prior. Needless to say they already have enough fuel to do full write-ups about Dreamworld without needing to address a singular issue. They would just add it to what they already have. 

Honestly if I were me, I would have awaited follow-up from Dreamworld before taking to the internet about it. Each to their own though, I guess... 

I had not contacted Dreamworld at the time of posting which I mentioned in the first post you read. If people confirmed that this has happened to them I wouldn't have even bothered. I imagine there would be a lot of people on here whom are not just enthusiasts but work in the industry. I was trying to not only save Dreamworlds time but my own. 

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2 hours ago, Theme Park Girl said:

@willco You do realise that Parkz is a public forum that the media frequently use as a source of info for theme park articles, right?  

Any issue or news that's posted on here can potentially become the latest article in the Gold Coast Bulletin.

I agree that your story could be very damaging toward their already ailing reputation if it is seen by the wrong pair of eyes. Such incidents I dare say may better off be kept within a private phone call between yourself and the park if you don't want it to be potentially used against them in any way.

That's a nice patronising tone you've got there. I was seeking a bit of feedback as to whether this was something to report to dreamworld or not. I'm not an engineering expert. Besides the Gold Coast Bulletin would not write an article on one singular post on a forum. It's here-say with absolutely no validity to my claims, especially without speaking to me first. 

And let me clarify: I love dreamworld and I hope it recovers, I think it will be fine. I've shown my financial support, that's what matters to a business. Having said that I'm not going to idly stand by and not report an issue if I thought there was one there. I really had no idea if what happened even was an issue, thus the post. 

1 hour ago, StingRay said:

I am slightly perplexed as to why you never mentioned something to a member of staff. Given what the industry is going through these little details would be gratefully appreciated by the engineering team & management..

Read it again, you've missed the entire point of this thread. 

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14 minutes ago, Slick said:

It's fine. The Dreamworld Tower has leaked crap onto me before during film shoots, totally normal, big machines, gearboxes, moving parts, all that jazz, all of which require a mixture of lubricants and oils to operate. Next time just ask first-aid for a baby-wipe, soap won't get it off alone.

For those wanting more detail as to how a drop of oil might travel from say the gearbox at the top of the tower to the bottom of the tunnel, click here for more information.

Film shoots?

but anyway, good to know 

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@Brad2912 I used mirrors several times during the day before I arrived at dreamworld and while I was at dreamworld I used restrooms with mirrors. I did not notice it until I hopped back into my car on the way back to Brisbane. It's not from my car, I drive a 2016 vehicle. I remember the feeling of liquid hitting my face, it was an unusual sensation, I thought someone may have thrown up in front of me. I am certain it wasn't already there. I don't know why someone didn't say anything but I was standing with my left face facing the wall of the elevator so perhaps no one saw. I was walking alone with sunglasses on from TOT2 and the only person I interacted with on my way out was a woman in the lego store. She didn't say anything. 

People are assholes? I don't know, I can't explain it. There really wasn't that many people about today, it was quite quiet. 

@Rollercoaster_Lover❤️ it was not mist. It was drips of black oil, when I wiped it with my hand it was clearish but smelled quite strong. I'm surprised I didn't smell it before I saw it actually. 

@red dragin no fog from my memory

@djmcbell Don't worry I love dreamworld and I don't want anything to happen to it. I wouldn't speak to the media if I was approached. I of course am more than happy to pass it on to dreamworld/maintenance just in case. That's what they are there to do. I imagine if it got into my eye it would be quite painful, luckily it didn't. 

 

 

 

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@Glubbo oddly enough right in the middle, second row from the "back" (or the front if you consider which seats leave the tunnel first).

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Thanks push, yeah I didn't think so. I've called and let them know. A manager is meant to be calling me back.

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Hi guys,

Yearly pass holder, was at dreamworld by myself today. When I was on my last ride of TOT2 for the day I felt what felt like someone spitting or something spray on my face when reentering the tunnel. I didn't think too much of it. When I got back to my car I noticed a lot of black oil down the side of my face. It smelled just like car oil. Is this normal or something I should report?