[Dreamworld announces Wave Swinger, Dreamland (DreamWorks retheme) and new coasters]

1 hour ago, rappa said:

I kinda wish they were more going with trying to restore Dreamworld's own iconic identity

Whats more iconic than over-sized plant pots (sans plants of course), a facade of fake beach change rooms, artificial grass with a carport, and a giant chair? 

[Dreamworld Updated Park Map - 2023]

49 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

Jesus christ thats three threads in a row of you shitting on Dreamworld. 

tell us how you really feel?

Greg Yong must have ignored his friend request on Insta..

[Leviathan reliability]

Went to Carnivalle Saturday largely for Atlantis at night.

Levi was down for about an hour but managed to get on with virtual queue at about 7:30 which was just fantastic.

had my first ride of vortex too which I had avoided previously but with no line gave it a go. The back to back triple flips were decent, but it’s a poor man’s Wipeout.

Trident is an abomination. For all the hassle and downtime it should just be removed as it’s an embarrassment for the park. My wife and son wanted to give it a go, I said I’d take a wander as I knew it would be arduous from my previous visit. 
 

they entered the queue at 5:35 and by 6:50 they had run 5 cycles. 5 cycles in 75mins! I personally watched the having to recheck all belts 7 times on one cycle. Then when my wife and son finally got on, there was a ride fault and it closed. So by then over 90mins and didn’t get a ride. 

[Movie World Scheduled Maintenance 2023]

And I’d never plan a trip for a particular ride for the day after it’s due to come from maintenance. 

[Storm Coaster vs. Wild West Falls vs. The Plunge]

3 hours ago, REGIE said:

I feel like the only other thing Storm can be compared with is scooby doo.

Huh? 

[Dreamworld Maintenance 2023]

6 hours ago, Slick said:

I don't recall seeing this online or on the news, how did you come to hear about this?

Me neither 

[Dreamworld Maintenance 2023]

Yeah Wedgie's closure was originally due to covid capacity and distancing on the stairwell. Then i think it just became about popularity vs Green Room as even prior to covid they only tended to operate it a couple of hours a day. 

2 & 3 have not re-opened since the young girl failed to adhere to the correct ride positioning. hurt herself and her parents went to the media who of course inflamed their story with the TRRR tragedy and the teenager who (also not following correct protocol) ejected from RHLR and it became a far bigger thing than it was.. 

[Sky Voyager new themed experience]

Lord help us if they are introducing VR goggles… lucky to get through 2-3 cycles an hour… 

[Sky Voyager new themed experience]

Just now, joz said:

 

Surely it's not an underwater film though?

Plane crash? Sinking into the pacific? 

[Sky Voyager new themed experience]

2 minutes ago, Guest 239 said:

I wish somebody could replace my baggage

Was it a cheating ex-lover, or shitty parents? 

[Movie World Hotel]

3 hours ago, REGIE said:

Even village forgot it’s real name. Since 98% of people call it joker anyway they might as well change the name

Everyone I know calls it Rivals…

FYI - no one working for Village is putting this application together, it’s an external company they’ve engaged that specialises in DA’s/planning etc, and would just be a naming error by them 

[Superman Escape v Steel Taipan]

I haven’t been to Disneyland for 22 years but I would just as happily go on any and every ride when I get there next 

if you have happiness and joy within you - you’ll find them all fun and enjoyable regardless of your age. 

And there is certainly decent thrills and excitement in many of the offerings, and that was before CA opened which I just missed last time around 

[Wet n Wild SurfRider taken off website]

3 hours ago, rappa said:

Have you ever ridden Superman? On the left as you launch and clear as day when you go through the building mid ride you can see all that stuff. 
A big green lantern car which are usually there is pretty damn visible to any guest and breaks the theme of the ride for sure. 

At least 100 times, and I’ve never noticed it. Probably because I’m enjoying the ride and focusing on the experience rather than looking for what may or may not be visible in an obscured maintenance bay - which I have no doubt 99.9% of people are also doing 

[Wet n Wild SurfRider taken off website]

1 hour ago, Gobbledok said:

Its always amazing how Movie World seem to (or just not care) think guests are blind on Superman and Scooby and just use them as a dumping ground for all sorts of ride crap that you can clearly see on ride. 

Unless the ride detours into the maintenance bay…. No one is seeing anything. Please don’t tell me you think that area of SE is part of the ride…

[Dreamworld “tip the talent” event]

Being a regular at the markets, I think Claw would be a perfect option to operate. it just makes sense as it’s within the envelope, highly visible, creates atmosphere and movement within the precinct.

the wave swinger will be a massive success when it opens. 
 

hopefully in time the addition of those 2 rides may increase attendance to a level that’s sustainable for ST to open as well, even if it’s only one night of the week 

[Old Theme Park Pics]

20 hours ago, REGIE said:

I think it will be a long time till we see the hotel village

 

22 hours ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

Wonder what the latest is on the VIllage hotel?

It is progressing through council approvals - a large amount of referral agency reports were requested (Energex, Public transport impacts etc) and these were all submitted last week. You can read them all on the GC PD Online platform. 

Council getting the sign off from the referral agencies that they are happy with the plans and amendments is the key next step. 

[Dreamworld “tip the talent” event]

The night markets have always had live entertainment - they are just using the weekend to allow buskers to show their skills.

it’s also not last minute as it’s been being promoted for a couple of weeks now. 
 

the vendors pay to operate at the market, so that’s where the profit comes from 

['Wizard of Oz' at Movie World - Why?]

I think our parks know they are not Disney, and trying to emulate Disney with less resources is probably a bigger fail that just doing their own thing

['Wizard of Oz' at Movie World - Why?]

I have no doubt there will be some sort of merch store/kiosk/offering including in the final design

as for a themed food outlet - given it’d likely be closed except for in school holiday periods I don’t see a point 

['Wizard of Oz' at Movie World - Why?]

Wizard of Oz is timeless.

if you have not seen it, your parents failed you by not introducing you to it.

If despite that failure you still haven’t sought it out yourself, then you can’t be helped 

 

 

[Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster Overhaul]

1 hour ago, Guest 239 said:

My assumption is that they had parts scheduled with Mack but during recent inspections came across some dire repairs so decided to push everything back until the parts arrive. 

I see it more likely to be simple “we opening OZ in 24, nothing planned for 25 and we won’t be making big investments then, so let’s hold back Scooby for 25 so we have effectively 2 years of new offerings/excitement 

[Theme Park Worldwide Announce Australian Tour]

You really want to slow down loading even further while ride ops check the security of GoPro mounts etc? 
 

no thanks

[Wizard of Oz - Movie World Arkham Asylum Replacement]

Surely it’s a working title. 
Wiz Kids would be a disaster of a name

They could simply just call it ‘Oz’ 

[The New Atlantis - Reviews & Reactions]

37 minutes ago, Spotty said:

Dragons flight didn't actually end up at Sunway Lagoon, but at its sister park The Lost World of Tambun. The ride still operates to this day as well

https://sunwaylostworldoftambun.com/lost-world-amusement-park/

Giddy Galleon appears to also be the old Captain Caveman’s Clippers - or potentially just the same ride model 

[The New Atlantis - Reviews & Reactions]

2 hours ago, REGIE said:

Poor man pays twice?

Buy cheap, buy twice.