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They were working on it earlier but all finished now

Photo op is back with soft-fall now all around it

Been open basically all day today. theming for a flat ride in Australia’s is top notch ride experience is fantastic, a major upgrade on claw especially with comfort with no over-shoulder restrains, speed and forces

Mon 15th Dec looks like re-opening date for both Superman and Flash which is great for school holiday capacities Also, yikes...

staff rides began yesterday morning with footage on DW socials posted this morning. may see some technical rehearsals for the GP this week

Little promo video at https://movieworld.com.au/attractions/spy-chase-stunt-show

Reckon they could have thought up a more inventive name, but as long as the show is good…

With the massive success of BB (best launch for 10 in 18 months, top streaming numbers ever) it is a foregone conclusion that another series or multiple will be ordered. That opens the questions: Does it stay at Dreamworld - VERY LIKELY if not DEFINITELY Does it stay in the events centre with the current outdoor footprint and staging in Trolls village OR do they move to custom build house somewhere else on the property If they keep the events centre location - does it stay in place year round therefore removing the centre as a function/events space year round Will the house be opened for tours between seasons ? Will they build a more permanent location for the live broadcasts ? (including undercover staging after more than half the live shows have been impacted by heavy rain/storms.

probably need to wait and see how they operate it. When they got new ride vehicles and operating systems for WWF it totally destroyed loading and capacity - i'm hoping they haven't done the same to scooby

It’s definitely more of a traditional stunt show than stunt driver was

I’ll be shocked if this ever happens. In the realm of Wonderland 2

it's in a "studio" so it makes sense to make use of existing rigging where possible for lighting etc. The US/european houses are like that too. It's only that living area that has the function centre ceiling exposed, the bedroom, bathroom, diary room etc are all have ceilings from what i've seen in little snapshots

They’ve done very well with the house given the confines of the area they had to work in. Time will be the test on how well it is received and whether future seasons are ordered. One will think if they are, they won’t want to go to the efforts of pulling it all down and it may stay a permanent fixture. The decision to have an outdoor stage for the shows however was proven horrible with the weather for the entry on Saturday night…

For those that don’t have Paramount Plus, it is also available on the 10 app now to watch, and will be broadcast on channel 10 this coming Saturday at midday

I’d forgotten this was actually happening. I hope it is finished for the summer holidays, would love to give it a run on the way down to or back from Sydney

I guess that comes down to $$$$ channel 10 and the production company realistically won’t make a call on longevity until ratings for the first 3-4 weeks of this season are in. If a return to its previous format brings viewers back, I can see it getting a multi-season deal which could see the DEC taken over semi-permanently (the “house” may remain year round with walk-thru available to guests in non production periods) or they may move to build a more permanent house elsewhere on the site. If the money thrown at the them by the production company outweighs what they make from a functional events centre, they’d be silly not to accept it as it’s guaranteed revenue - what that would mean for the future of trolls village/kevil etc which I believe are being used in some capacity is yet to be seen

There was certainty no lighting package on WWF at FNs. The entire outdoor area was in complete darkness, only light was that coming from the moon and some glow from the park itself

It is being used but nothing about this seasons production seems “permanent”

Either points to Scooby being a post-WC opening, or they just don't want to commit at this point and it "may" be open depending on how testing and commissioning goes in the next 6 weeks

*yawn* Every single person breathing on this planet has financially benefited from the destruction of natural habitat, and the death of animals/plants/species/ecosystems. Anyway, we clearly have differing viewpoints and thats totally fine with me. Unlike what seems like many people on this forum, i actually don't come here to spar with people - i'm here because i enjoy talking about theme parks with other like minded people. Yours or anyone's environmental/political/philosophical ideas and ideals are not relevant to me, nor do i have any interest in debating them or trying to persuade you to change them. I am glad however that you and @New display name have been able to find commonality on an issue - if I've achieved one thing, it's getting you two on the same page, even if it was in opposition to me, seems we are all winners. Think it's best i simply stick to posting the published reports regarding this development moving forward and avoid providing any personal thoughts on the matter. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Environmental groups have slammed the state government's decision to fast-track Dreamworld's expansion, warning it threatens the Gold Coast's most significant koala population. The state government is being accused of sacrificing the Gold Coast’s most significant koala population for development, by removing green tape to fast track the Dreamworld project. Environmental campaigners GECKO and a Coomera group along with the Queensland Conversation Council are calling for the project to have an independent federal assessment. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie, on Tuesday, after a previous request by the Gold Coast City Council, announced he would use rare powers to “call in” the project. He said the decision “highlighted the significance of the proposal for Queensland’s long-term housing and tourism priorities”. However, in his earlier call-in notice to council, he admitted there were significant environmental matters with Dreamworld planning to remove 42,285sq m of koala habitat. Queensland Conservation Council director Dave Copeman said the decision ignores a Koala Conservation Strategy and undermines years of community advocacy for stronger habitat. “This call-in silences the community and fast-tracks a highly controversial private development that should be subject to independent and transparent scrutiny,” he said. “Queenslanders expect the planning system to protect nature and uphold due process, not to be overridden for commercial convenience.” The environmental groups want the development application to be referred for federal assessment under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. They asked the government to release all documentation underpinning the call-in decision. Coomera Conservation Group’s Karina Waterman said the usual environmental assessment process which allowed for scrutiny, transparency, and public input has been bypassed. “By taking this path, the project can now avoid full environmental oversight, and with rights to object or appeal removed, our community has effectively been silenced,” she said. “Most concerning is that this project would clear known koala habitat, in an area where our remaining wild koalas are already fighting to survive. “Northern Gold Coast koalas are now confined to shrinking patches of bushland, boxed in by roads, fences, and housing estates. Every corridor that connects them matters. “Our community has worked tirelessly for years to protect local koalas and green corridors. We will continue to speak up — because our koalas cannot.” GECKO environment council’s campaign co-ordinator Sara Hicks warned that clearing would fast track extinction for Coomera koalas. “With the cumulative local impacts, clearing habitat on this site – ironically to expand a commercial tourism operation — would be catastrophic for local koalas,” she said. “This call-in ‘fast track’ bypasses due process and negates the government’s own regulations intended to protect threatened species.” In its development application to council, before the call-in, Dreamworld included a koala management plan which includes having spotters on site. An ecological report prepared by the theme park’s town planners showed there were 68 records of koalas living within two kilometres of the Coomera property. Assessment of 39 trees at the site found nine had scratching on their canopies along with evidence on the ground of koala scats. “A result of the proposed development is the threat of potential impact and risk to koala that may arise or be temporarily intensified,” an ecological report said. “The applicant is highly committed to ensuring these potential threats and risks have minimal impacts on any koala individuals that may be present within the subject site.” About 2724 trees could be removed, resulting in the loss of 37,572 sqm of mapped koala habitat However the Gold Coast’s business community has welcomed the project. Gold Coast North Chamber of Commerce Josephine Kadel said it would be transformative for the fast-growing region. “We welcome progress on the Dreamworld Masterplan and supports a collaborative approach between state and local government to align infrastructure and road upgrades with future growth,” she said. “Co-ordinated planning of this kind ensures new investment translates into lasting benefits — creating jobs, supporting businesses, and strengthening the economic resilience of the northern Gold Coast.” https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/northern/dreamworld-future-of-gold-coast-theme-parks-expansion-plans/news-story/54db918c8f73b02f63d0cc2c7b165c0b

You’re talking about the code, I’m talking about the most recently updated plans which are readily available

Unlike you to nitpick on a detail… the high density residential is a component of the overall development. I never said the residential dwellings alone contribute to tourism, though you could argue the more people living within walking distance of the park the more likely those people are to be passholders and spending money in the theme park and in surrounding businesses

Don’t I? I live in and have property on the northern GC. I can see GD from my backyard and the proposed development is essentially on my doorstep (figuratively). The jobs created by the development both in construction and then operation, and the revenue brought to the region by increased tourism has flow on effects for everyone. I work in the entertainment and hospitality space, which will again be boosted by such a development. so tell me again how I do not have any skin in the game?

Red tape is drawn out for the sake of being drawn out, it keeps money in lawyers, solicitors and the councils coffers. For what it is worth, the elected local govt counselors for the northern GC, Donna Gates and Mark Hammel (who is also the planning chair of GCCC and deputy mayor) are both in support of the development - so had the call in not proceeded, they would still have been voting favourably in any council led planning decisions - meaning opposition would have been coming from counsellors with no skin in the game in the region that this development will impact - which is an example of the red tape that bureaucracy constantly throws up slowing down processes and progress.

You realise any applications will still have environmental restrictions placed on them.. calling in doesn’t circumvent planning and environmental laws, just removes costly and long drawn out processing they are not just napalming the entire bushland and then bringing in bulldozers. maybe we should just knock the entire park down and plant some trees instead..