Sammus77

I was there today, and there were two men working on the spike of the orange track. One harnessed and sitting on top, and one hanging underneath. They were slowly making their way higher up the spike. I guess that’s why neither side is operating given they’re working within the ride area. Also one of the KT trains was half out of the station and the front car was disconnected from the rest of the train. Never seen something like that before!

I’m fairly certain that this is the new fencing to fence in the Rivertown railway section when it’s complete. If so It’s gonna look great once it’s installed and the train is running through Rivertown!

I could be way off here, not entirely sure how these things work. However I would have thought that this would have been part of the overall Rivertown project and funded into it. I assumed they would have had it booked in and organised with whatever suppliers, builders etc a long time ago. Again I could be way off, but I think the train actually does pull in crowds. It’s regularly commented on social media, as is the return of the paddle steamer etc. people love the nostalgia and the rides the whole family can enjoy. All the same I sure hope it returns this year. It will be so nice to have a ‘whole’ park again. (Without huge areas of construction or maintenance) We haven’t had that in many many years.

Visited dreamworld a few days ago, and asked a few team members about the delays to the railway returning and no one would give a real response. One staff member jokingly rolled her eyes and said “yea don’t ask” which doesn’t fill me with confidence. I also emailed dreamworld again to enquire on its return to full circuit as the website had been updated and the wording about ‘will return to full circuit soon’ has been removed. They did not respond to the question about the railway. Is there a possibility that something went wrong during Rivertown construction, and now they simply can’t bring the train back? Surely there is something more to this than just a standard delay? Originally it was due to return to full circuit as a priority ‘shortly after Rivertown opening’, then it was ‘aiming for May’, and now months later all suggestions of its return have been removed from the website and we’re in the second half of the year. Keen to hear some thoughts? Personally I think it’s such a shame, you regularly hear comments of disappointment regarding its short shuttle style experience. Something feels so incomplete without a full circuit. I also find the lack of regular kinetic energy around the park very noticeable.

I also got to see Africa yesterday! The park was so unbelievably quiet we saw it 4 times in just over an hour. I have to say it was impressive! Some of the visuals were beautiful, there were also a few small jump scares which had some people screaming. (Joyfully) it’s worth making the trip for sure. By far the best screening yet at dreamworld. Two of the rides had guests clapping when the ride ended. I really hope dreamworld keeps up the multiple show options, and don’t go back to 6-12mths of just the Australian version. I also agree the screen appears much clearer than recent memory. It was easily the busiest ride in the park. The rain had something to do with it of course but it was clear people were loving it!

The absolute hypocrisy from Disney 🤣 in 2022 the Florida state government passed a bill that prevented classroom instruction on sexual orientation for children aged kindergarten to grade 3. As a result Disney came out swinging. “Pride, inclusivity, diversity” Now, a few years later and the money isn’t coming in as thick or fast, so they do a deal with a city where it’s illegal to be homosexual. I mean you can’t make this stuff up. Anyone that thinks these companies care about you or your values have a very narrow view of the world. Follow the money, it’s only ever about the money. Politics aside, I watch a lot of travel vlogs, love seeing all the different theme parks around the world. Every video I have seen from this part of the world has these massive elaborate parks that are absolute ghost towns, it always seems to be the same thing. Is there actually a customer demand for this park? Or are they perhaps using the Disney name to try bring more people in and in turn save the other parks as well? Obviously disneys in it for the cash, but interesting to see so much local investment when the other parks in the area appear to be struggling.

Oh I meant to acknowledge this sorry, nope no issues at all. Back to normal 😆

Rode jungle rush several times today. World class operations each time I rode. Lapbars checked and trains dispatched within seconds of sitting down. There was not one ride where we waited more than a minute between last rider sitting and train dispatching. Staff were engaged, friendly, and most of all efficient! Phenomenal effort! 2 trains running all day, even when queue was walk on. Unrelated but the dreamworld flyer had its more classic gold/yellow lighting on instead of the fairground multicolour lights. Looked a thousand times better, more classic, and in place with Main Street! Hope they keep this! Music a little all over the place today, strange music playing in wildlife. Maybe because of the street festival? Anyways very strange and didn’t work. Also still far too much Katy Perry and other random radio pop music scattered around the park, I really hope they can sort out some better background music for some of their zones. 0 work commenced on the train tracks. We questioned two ride ops and they both responded and said they weren’t sure it was even happening. That’s a little concerning. I’m sure it will return but strange nothings been done and the staff are in the dark.

Has anyone had a chance to ride yet? I’ve heard very good things between Facebook comments and a few YouTube videos (one I read said it was the single best flying theatre experience ever (hard to believe)but all the same I’m very curious. There’s lots of good feedback, but no real details about the experience or why it’s apparently so great! Would love some details? 😁

Not sure if this is bad news or just no news. Emailed dreamworld to ask a few questions including the train returning to full circuit. The reply I got was fairly short, ‘no timeframe regarding the train’… surely if it was happening anytime remotely soon they’d have a timeframe? Has anyone seen any updated works going on or heard anything more about its return? In other news I also questioned why the Australian flag was removed from the entrance plaza, this wasn’t acknowledged or responded to. There is still a flag on their dreamworld marketing logo, but has not been on the entrance plaza for at least a year if not more now. Interesting. I always thought the flag gave the whole thing a much grander classic look. Hope it returns

The difference this style of music makes to the atmosphere of the park is incredible. Hearing generic pop music takes you away from the ‘themepark’ and cheapens the whole overall experience and atmosphere (ocean parade I’m looking at you) The music heard from the entire car park really sets up your day when you arrive and really finishes the day nicely as you walk back to your car, great idea! We went a few weeks ago and had some non enthusiasts with us. They all commented on the atmosphere and the brilliant music! Great job!!

Does anyone know why there is a staff member always standing under the tracks just between the Jungle Rush entrance and the restaurant entrance? They seem to be directly under the lowest section of track and every time I have been there is someone there at all times of the day. Any idea? Also, can anyone tell my why my posts always have to be approved by a moderator? I’ve been posting here and there for many years. Often by the time my post is approved and added to the chat the conversation has well and truly moved on. Thanks

Is it still just a rumour that there will be waterfalls from the temple? Or is this confirmed? also bit random, but is it normal for a post to need to be ‘approved by a moderator’? More often than not by the time I write a response and it gets approved, the conversation has well and truly moved on. How long does this requirement last? I’ve posted here and there for years but still need to be approved by a moderator?

Wow… um, I’ve been a massive fan of dreamworlds recently efforts, but that doesn’t look good! At all! They should remove it, looks significantly better without it. I can’t even imagine this is one of those ‘looks better in person’ situations…. 🤢

There appears to be a lot of themed fencing waiting back stage, do we think we could see the black chain link around the two rides removed and replaced? Also wondering If they’ll redo the black metal fencing along the river. It doesn’t look bad but it’s also not within the theme. Speaking of fencing, does anyone know why they have such tall block out timber fencing near jungle rush entrance? (between the ride and the river) I found that strange as it blocks the view of the river for a large portion of the land. Can’t quite work out why they wanted to do that? Surely a continued view of the river throughout the land would make more sense and be more aesthetically pleasing.