Coasterjoe

Here is a thought, Gemini sits right behind TDD. Maybe Cedar Point plans to remove gemini and use the space to extend TTD to either create a steel launch coaster with a similar layout to Velocicoaster using the current top hat, or maybe the first stratacoaster with a lifthill? I still dont believe an LSM launch will provide the same quality launch you get from the current system but if there was a track extension for more ride then that would be a great compensation.

I wondered a change to LSM launch too but that would be a pretty disappointing outcome tbh. It would inevitably mean a less forceful launch and probably a lower height. I would love to see Cedar Fair really push the boundaries on this one and do something thats never been done before. TTD is a special ride for many enthusiasts and to see it essentially ‘downgraded’ to be honest would really suck. I would prefer if it they just scrapped it.

If its open when you visit lol

Hmm, if they were simply rebranding and upgrading the ride they wouldn’t have used the word ‘retiring’ The way it reads to me is that the ride experience is going to be quite different. This does not read to me like a renovations post. It is quite cryptic in suggesting elements of top thrill dragster will remain but that could mean a number of things.

Yes it does seem that way from the way they have written it. Hopefully it ends on a high note with an equally thrilling, but more reliable ride.

I never got there in time who here was lucky enough to ride top thrill dragster?

I cant really see this benefiting a lot of people to be honest. Most people from the local area are visiting the parks on a locals pass and I would think the majority of interstate holiday makers dont have the ability to just pop back ul in a few weeks just to return to the park. A model like this worked really well for a place like Aussie World because they dont have annual passes. I am willing to guess as well that the amount of visitors to the park on day passes would be lower than those visiting on some sort of multi day pass packaged in with their holiday.

The thing is that because MW is not seasonal ride closures for maintenance is expected. The moment MW starts to compensate for these closures then peoples perception of a fully priced day pass becomes ‘its only worth it if everything is open.’ MW want to continue a public perception that there is still plenty worth your visit even if there are number of rides not operating. The last thing they want is to build a public expectation that they will discount tickets every time rides close down unexpectedly. If MW are transparent about their ride closures (which they are) and inform guest upon visiting as to which attractions are not operating (which they do) I see no need to offer compensation imo.

Must have been a hell of a gust of wind for that to happen, thats just really unlucky

Hmm, are Sledgehammer and SX360 the same model/manufacturer? I have only ridden SX360 and I am quite a large dude and I found the restraints to be quite comfortable.

Well Scooby just got a whole lot more exciting

Agreed

Yeah supermans theming is next level especially for an Australian ride… and that launch is pretty special too. Maybe I got unlucky with Tailwhip, I was just left a little underwhealmed especially after paying the $25 for it.

Yikes, would be pretty pissed if I visited on a day pass atm, imagine paying $100 to visit a park with only 1 major attraction operating. You could say its a string of bad luck but with the amount of times the park is running at half capacity the last couple of years its getting harder and harder to have sympathy.

Tower of Terror! I miss that ride so damn much! I never got to ride bush beast but that also looked like a fun time

Its no secret I adore DC Rivals, its my favourite coaster ever, but I haven’t had the chance to ride the worlds best ie Steel Vengence, Fury325 etc. I hear a lot of major enthusiasts talk about how good DC rivals looks but few have ridden it because its so far away for them. Im just wanting to know from you here who have done the states/japan/europe etc. How does rivals stack up? Is it actually in that league? Thanks

I arrived there at 2.30, I must have just missed it before it closed I love both elements so agree both rides have their strengths

Popped into MW yesterday, park was probably one of the quieter days I have seen probably due to weather and Brisbane river fire. I was disappointed with the amount of rides down but tbh this is just becoming expected at this point. Wwf, superman, lantern and JL all down. I was also frustrated on Scooby, with half the effects not working, and is it just me or is Scooby really running its age lately? Hopefully WOO will breathe new life into the park, perhaps I have just visited it too much but I feel MW is losing its magic a little. On positive notes the park looked pretty good, and the Batman showcase is really amazing, would love to see MW do more showcases like this.

I rode Rivals same day, superman was shut but I think there were probably a few factors that might have affected the rides intensity. it was very quiet at DW yesterday, almost all my runs on ST were 1/4 full, im not sure how much that affects the ride but it might have an impact. On my first ride I thought ST was up there with Rivals but then upon riding Rivals that afternoon it absolutely is the superior ride in every way imo. As for Superman, it was closed so I didn't get to do a day comparison but I do think they are on par with each other. Taipan launch is no where near as forceful as supes, but Taipan is a lot longer and that has always been my main complaint about Superman.

Im not saying The Claw is a bad ride I guess Aussie World is my home park and I ride Sx360 often so going to dreamworld the claw just feels like it has a lot less impact on me than it once did. Personally Tailspin is my favourite flat at Dreamworld. As for Doomsday, yes, the Claw is definitely better than Doomsday, talk about a redundant ride. Maybe calling The Claw redundant was a little OTT, its still a good ride I just feel Dreamworld can do better for a top 3 thrill ride.

Well 10 years ago there wasnt really any other rides of its kind in Australia, but now with much larger pendulars like SX360 and Sledgehammer, and imo more exciting flat rides at DW (Pandamonium and Tailspin) it just feels to me like it hasn’t aged well.

I think you just hit the nail on the head. Tail-whip just didn't feel like the right fit with the taipan layout for me. I enjoyed riding taipan the standard way a lot more tbh. time traveler looks so damn good! Would love to go to Silver Dollar City one day

On that topic, does anyone else feel The Claw is a pretty redundant ride now days?

Went to DW today and in terms of future attractions this is how I see the priorities. Thrill Rides: Needs something airtime focused, a woodie or Rmc hybrid would be my picks. Wouldn’t say no to a hyper but Rivals is a tough competitor. Would not lose sleep if they removed Gold Coaster tbh, its had its time and its too rough to enjoy now days imo. Family Rides: Sky Voyager is amazing, the park needs more immersive family experiences like this and I think its an area DW can really shine. A story telling dark ride or flume would be my pics. Kids rides: I actually like the kids lineup. Something bluey themed, even if it was a flat would be great. Overall I think DW has a lot of potential, the park looks pretty good, just needs one or two more big drawcards that arent spinny flippy flat rides.

Finally got to DW to ride ST. No lines so lapped it enough times to try every row including tailwhip. The backwards launch with the tail spike makes the ride, especially in the back carriages. other notable moments was a nice little pop of airtime off the midbrake run and zero G roll. I was impressed with how smooth the ride was overall. tailwhip was ok, but its a one and done kind of attraction at $25 the experience is not much more imo. Overall a good coaster, its not quite as good as Dc Rivals and the launch is no where bear as good as Supermans but overall its a solid top 3 on gold coast.