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Big difference between conservation-promoting Tiger Island and breeding/destroying animals for the sole purpose of gambling.

So, the park getting stuck in and getting things done? Sounds good.

Bathurst broke the bank. I'll have to settle for going to the Parks instead.

Two of the boxes I ticked this year: DC Rivals and Bathurst.

Not sure which thread was best, but here's a video from today as part of the lead up to the Supercars Gold Coast weekend. Some of the drivers got to ride a few laps, in various seats. @Jakev8 you might enjoy this as much as I did.

I moused over, saw the url, had a guess it was that....and clicked it anyway.

ABC Brisbane has tweeted their news story from the Opening of Movie World.

...do they state the number of guests for this record-breaking day?

In addition to the post by @themagicianon the post before this, TPG has reported and hinted (on her FB page) at theming going in around the bottom of the elevator.

I really, really, want a motorcycle style coaster for this game. No reason...

Good enough to have it stand for all this time, taking only an ex-cyclone to damage it enough to trigger action. Also, was curious, but from the pic there is smoke sensors/alarms in the mountain. Cool.

Yeah, the sheets. I'm not protesting down the main street of the city about it, but I think the media could be more considerate. The families and staff don't need this shoved in their faces.

So how about their logo instead?

I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m so fcking sick of the media showing the photos of the remains of the victims. Showing the floral tributes would be much better.

...via a different type of wrist band?

Awesome work, @Gazza! Didn't see this until after I uploaded my video - love the 80s home video vibe you put into this.

I got a lot of mobile video of Rivals in action from inside and outside the park (on the new footpath mainly). Dunno why, but most of it I shot was using the slow-mo mode, and decided to put them together in a video. Then I just kept going. Believe it or not, I made this entirely using iMovie, apart from the title screen (made in Photoshop). Hope you enjoy.

Is this thread ok for video content as well?

I'll get it eventually. It does look like illuminated windows are in this DLC... hmm.

Massive crowd figures today. If you’re not planning to ride single or rear, wouldn’t recommend going.

The social media coverage from guests is doing a stellar job in lieu. So many people are posting about Rivals to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram while in the queue, post ride and even the car park.

Of the 20 or so cycles I paid attention to today (early acces through to 11:00), there was always at least 1 rider in the rear-facing seats. After the holidays we’ll see if the rear is more empty, but for now they’re raking it in (and so they should be - it’s an awesome experience!).

As a single rider today with 2 trains running, it’s under 15 minute waits during the VIP preview access. ...3 rides in before general public let in. Including backwards and row 10. 😍

Assuming there's a cap on numbers?

Awesome pics. Anyone still wondering if this ride is any good? Zoom right in (no, closer) on the faces in the above pic.