Brad2912
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WTF??? Really??!!?? That doesnt sound right at all! I have been to TI 100s of times and never seen that occur. Surely that would fall under animal cruelty guidelines...
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Disney films flopped?? Mate Toy Story 3 made $1.2 billion!!! 3rd most profitable movie made of all time
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So come mid october- we will have 3 flagship rides in LTRR, Batman Adventure & Bermuda Triangle on no replacements opened Doesn't seem like good business Practice. Even looking forward to Dec, 2 rides closed for 1 opening isn't really great. Especially seeming the 2 closing are 'tame' rides that families could all go on I'm all for thrills, I haven't been on batman adventure in a few years and apart for a last run on LTRR before it closed for memories sake I hadn't been on that for years either. But families no doubt make up a massive component of visitors. The only family friendly rides now at MW all have some level of 'thrill' associated in roadrunner, scooby and WWF. I hope the closure points to a second offering come Xmas, whether than be in the LTRR building or Wayne Manor
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would find it impossible for MW to build a new ride without DW knowing about it In the end they are the 2 major players, and really the only 2 players in what is a very small niche market in Australia. They would have the same or similar suppliers, industry contacts and no doubt staff move from one company to the other at times. It would be seemingly impossible for a new ride to be developed in secret - especially when you take into account DA/Building approvals etc etc
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anything is better than sitting thru Shrek again! It ran for what, 5 years?? They'd be better served changing it up every 1-2yrs
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Like most people, i think there is definitely a balance that needs to be achieved, but it again depends on what you want to achieve with the ride and what the ride is Superman Escape for me is perfectly themed. I couldn't really think of anything they could add to the experience to make it better, theme wise (aside from maybe having the cop car and the taxi literally fall into the hole as you are going past with a smoke/fire element). Thrill wise, it is really second to none on the coast. Batwing Space shot has nothing, but i dont mind it that way, as it is surrounded by rides that are well themed, so a standard run of the mill thrill ride fits in well. Bermuda and WWF (When both at 100%) absolutely were World Class. Will we ever see another ride as intricate ?? I doubt it, but providing there is at least some effort to theme, thrill takes precedent (eg. Buzzsaw) I'd say 75% thrill, 25% theme would be how i would rank importance
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Left yesterday after waiting 2hrs as only went to DW to go on BuzzSaw. Just gone in now for a ride, closed again for testing til an unspecified time. Lots more disappointed people out the front of the ride like me, saying they came down just for the ride. Attendants saying the manufacturer has not signed over the ride to the park yet. Surely they could have this sorted prior to the launch date????
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So do the tests prior to opening. It was running at screamworld last night!
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It's been advertised as Opening today for 4 weeks on Tv, Radio and press. Sea FM is even broadcasting out the front telling people it's opened today and come down.
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At DW, ride attendants telling ppl the ride is not open as it needs testing and should open later this afternoon after 12. ....BUT.... The ride is cycling with people on it and has been all morning. It seems DW staff and friends/family are allowed thru to ride but general pubic being sent away. Absolutely poor Job DW. A lot of disappointed ppl here. Do they think we are stupid saying it's Closed for Testing when we can see it cycling with people on it??!!
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There's your proof jjuttp. Bit hard to take a photo with an iPhone at night or a dark ride whilst driving past at 100km an hour
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Just drove past, ride is up and running at Screamworld tonight. Obviously brought the launch forward
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Any other day this week and my partner and I would have been there. Unfortunately have a work conference til 5:30 Hope it's a great event and we can make it to the next one
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i can see the frustration from Tracey's perspective, but at the end of the day Safety is 100% paramount at all times, especially in the leisure industry where safety standards are monitored closely and accidents and/or mortality leave a lasting negative public perseption, regardless of cause or fault, which result in decreased visitation. I think Cameron did the absolute most he could in refunding 50% of the VIP pass price and explaining the legality and regulations that apply since the incident in the US. The disappointing thing for me is that despite Cameron's and MW's best efforts, Ms Barrell has made the decision to run to the media and cause an uproar that did not need to happen. She has purposefully done this to tarnish MW/WVTP reputation and tried to paint them with the discrimination brush - which certainly isnt just or fair given what has occurred. To be honest i think in doing show she has shown herself to be of poor character and morals. I feel for her circumstances, but being a paralypian, a priest or a president doesnt allow you to bypass the safety systems that are created to keep you safe and the leisure operater in business!
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Whilst you may be 100% correct re: it being Green Lantern and creating a Justice League area in the park, there is absolutely no way in the conceivable world that the cinematic release of Green Lantern in Australia was delayed in order to have the DVD release timed to the opening of the ride. That is about as far fetched an idea as i've ever heard.Its definitely Green Lantern, hence the unexplained cinematic delay from sister company Village Roadshow, putting the DVD release right around the same time this ride opens.
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On a busy weekend or school holidays there is some merit to getting them, but if you are going on a weekday (non school holiday) you are just wasting money. I went on Friday last week and apart from about a 20min wait on TOT2 i didnt wait longer than 5 mins for any ride. Dreamworld isnt THAT big that you cant get everything seen/done in a regular day.
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hopefully it is indeed Riddler themed Green Lantern was a fail of a movie, and there is no sequel planned. Would be a weird choice basing a brand new signature ride on a single unspectacular movie when you could incorporate it into the Batman themed area and to a worthwhile and long lasting (ever lasting for that matter) theme
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so is the assumption that the final ride once open will only be doing one full rotation??
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Couldn't take a pic as it was too dark, but just drove past and the track is now complete!!!
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would be good if there was some small change just to refresh the ride a little
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Whilst i do agree they need new attractions, something which they are currently working on, if you had checked the website you would have seen that Wild West Falls has had scheduled maintenance booked in for this period since early in the year - if it is your fav ride you should have worked around the annual maintenance dates. Im hoping as it is down for over a month that they may be freshening up some of the themeing.I went to Movie World yesterday for the first time since 2002 and I was absolutely floored that my fave ride (Wild West Falls) was closed for "maintenance". From after the dodgem cars area, the place was desolate and it really brought down the vibe of the entire park (for me anyways). With that closed and the river ride closed, that only left Scooby Doo, Lethal Weapon, Superman, the spaceshot and Roadrunner as decent rides. We'd done everything (including the shows) within about 3 and a half hours - that includes lunch. And we weren't even rushing. Movie World desperately needs new attractions if it's going to bring back locals every few years, because right now it's a once in a decade type of destination.
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What I meant was he seems to be inferring more than just the sept attraction by using plural, and also mention parks as opposed to park. Sorry if I didn't get my pt across properly, some of u guys are quick to jump!
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He may not get much say in it what rides the park gets, but doubt he'd mention they are getting them unless true
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http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/07/07/330581_gold-coast-business.html Interesting!Dreamworld CEO calls it quits Lucy Ardern | July 7th, 2011 FEW top-flight executives are able to blow off steam with a regular ride on a thrilling theme park attraction. Ardent Leisure Group chief executive officer Noel Dempsey admits he will miss taking on the Tower of Terror after calling time on his three years as the chief executive officer of the Ardent Leisure Group. It was announced yesterday that Mr Dempsey had resigned from his role with the group, which owns Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and Skypoint, and would finish at the end of the month. For more local business news, see today's Gold Coast Bulletin More Gold Coast business news Have your say on the feedback form below "Tell me which other CEO gets to ride on the Tower of Terror regularly," said the 47-year-old. "Most people have to drink coffee to get their kicks." Just minutes before speaking to the Bulletin, Mr Dempsey had a visit from one of Dreamworld's famous tigers in his office. "It is hard to turn your back on this business," he said. "The brand is fantastic and this is a great operational role." Mr Dempsey has been able to end his time with the company on another high after the theme park division recorded an increase in revenue of almost $83 million for the nine months ending in March. The company's bottom line was boosted by more than $28 million in the same period. "We are taking a good share of what is coming into the Gold Coast," Mr Dempsey said. New rides will also soon be announced for the parks and Mr Dempsey said "a major entertainment partnership" between Ardent Leisure and another group would be revealed this year. Tight-lipped about his next job, Mr Dempsey said he was aiming to head up a company of a "greater scale and size". "I intended to do this job for two years, yet I have been here almost three," he said.
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