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Thanks Rich. Lots of interesting stuff there. Will be interested to see what the whole area looks like now that it has come together but that will have to wait for a special QLD trip. Also, did you happen to pick up the latest copy of the park map and brochure with The Claw included? I would be interested to see that if anyone can bother scanning it

Yeah thanks for the brilliant update Rich. I really enjoyed it. You're a legend

Yeah I agree - leave their poodles out of this. I saw a couple of those cutie-wootie poodles running around near Luna Park when I was there a while ago, and trust me, some of them are surprisingly large... you wouldn't want to make them angry

Hey Rich just noticed the change to the graphic in the main header. It looks so much better. I can actually see the roller coaster now! Looking good

New ride for Luna Park? Are you sure? I know they add temporary rides for the school holiday periods but I can't imagine them building anything new which is going to be permanent

I agree. I thought we'd at least be hearing a bit more from Rich (as it's his fave Aussie park) and joz (as he works there). Don't tell me you guys have lost interest?

Please don't be disappointed Alex. Despite what others might say - you aren't missing anything by not being able to utilise the Sea World waterpark. The slides are old and painful and the pools offer nothing exciting. Save your swimming for the only real waterpark - Wet 'n' Wild

We have discussed the idea of getting rid of that waterpark quite a bit before and I guess there is a possibility that it is actually happening. Either that or hopefully a major upgrade/refurb. The slide tower is going to be closed indefinitely? I assume that means it's not coming back. It looks like a relic from the late 1970's so good riddance I say

We have discussed the idea of getting rid of that waterpark quite a bit before and I guess there is a possibility that it is actually happening. Either that or hopefully a major upgrade/refurb. The slide tower is going to closed indefinitely? I assume that means it's not coming back. It looks like a relic from the late 1970's so good riddance I say

We have talked so much about the possiblity of getting rid of that waterpark and I guess there is a possibility that it is actually happening. Either that or hopefully a major upgrade/refurb. The slide tower is going to closed indefinitely? I assume that means it's not coming back. It looks like a relic from the late 1970's so good riddance I say

Wow surely this is big news. Why haven't we heard more about it previously? More details anyone?

I believe the main reason for closing Scooby's Silly Stix was simply cost. Sunway decided that it was not necessary to maintain the attraction and pay staff wages. It was all part of the famous Sunway cut backs. I may be wrong but judging by an old brochure I think Baby Bumpers used to be called Dino's Derby and had little Flinstone's themed cars. I think they replaced these stoneage cars with the more generic and badly moulded cars when it was moved to Botany Bay and renamed Baby Bumpers

I believe the main reason for closing Scobby's Silly Stix was simply cost. Sunway decided that it was not necessary to maintain the attraction and pay staff wages. It was all part of the famous Sunway cut backs. I may be wrong but judging by an old brochure I think Baby Bumpers used to be called Dino's Derby and had little Flinstone's themed cars. I think they replaced these stoneage cars with the more generic and badly moulded cars when it was moved to Botany Bay and renamed Baby Bumpers

Oh yeah, that's the other thing - they need nicely themed signage. I assume that's still coming

I have to say I'm just not getting what's going on with the whole naming/theming/design/everything of this new ride/area. I was hoping my doubts would be proved wrong but so far they are not... Why is the control room bright sky blue? Why is there a big 2D painted wall with a jungle scene on it? Why is this bizarre theme so close to Ocean Parade and what is going to separate this area from Ocean Parade (they should at least erect themed entry gates to signify the different areas similar to Goldrush Country's entry)? Why are they adding a mini golf course? Why are there various random poles everywhere? Oh yeah and have they started to theme that ugly metallic op booth yet? PS Yes I am still in support of the gyro swing as a new attraction but not sure about the way it is being implemented

You can see how much better the ride looked at Luna Park than it does now at Dreamworld. And take it from someone who has been on the ride, the actual ride experience was much better at Luna Park too. It fitted in perfectly with the layout and provided amazing views. The best part was probably the sidewinder which weaved right out the back behind Coney Island (now 'Maloney's Corner'). It even looks taller at Luna Park. Does anyone know if Dreamworld reduced its height?

Scott - there is a difference between photos of a ride that's still very much under construction and a ride that's almost finished with all theming and most signage in place etc.

MORE animal attractions? Boring. I understand that this is an important part of Sea World's focus but it'd be nice if they would balance it out a little more eg. new animal exhibit, new ride, new animal exhibit, new ride etc.

I totally agree

Free fall? No way. Unless it had something really special about it and some great theming. Wet 'n' Wild is more about modern fun these days rather than 1970's/80's pain

That's fine Slick. Just don't say you're going to do it in the first place if you're not going to follow through. I have no problem with you doing other things which don't involve roller-coaster.com.au but I just hate false promises. That's all... no big deal

Interesting to hear about the mini putt putt. So maybe the area is going to be classified as a separate jungle themed 'world' with the Claw and Putt Putt. Seems like a pretty small world. Much like Ocean parade was when it was just the Stingray and Wipeout. Re Wild West Falls. Does this mean that the gust of wind and smoke from the 'exploding' TNT barrel in the final room is still not functioning?

Slick you are all talk and no action. For the last few months you have been telling us that you will be uploading various photos etc but it never happens. Feel free to make this the exception

A definite improvement. I was a bit worried there while the change-over was happening as the forums didn't match up with the new site layout and the tables were a bit skewed. Ofcourse it's all been fixed now... thanks to Richard and his eye for detail. I still don't really get the main graphical heading though. I know Rich once told me it was a roller coaster but I just can't see it

There are a couple of pictures but they are from a distance and not too clear. You are right about it looking similar to a Galaxi. The strange thing about it is that the upright supports look quite minimal and there don't seem to be many supports between the rails. It almost looks like it could fall down easily. I would highly recommend my Luna Park book to anyone who is interested as it contains the full history and tons of old photographs from the beginning right through to the 80's. I spoke to the Luna Park retail shop a little a while ago and apparantley an updated version is currently being worked on and should be available by the end of the year. You can phone them up to check up when it actually arrives. So tell us a little bit about what it was like working at Luna Park in the 80's. That is the park I vaguely remember from my childhood. I know that it wasn't a great attempt at a fun park as I think the owners had other ideas in mind for redevlopment into apartments etc (as usual). It was mostly a bunch of pretty standard carnival style rides and a pretty average layout. It was still kinda fun and scary though. The one thing I remember liking is the cinema 360 thing. I also have a photo from when I was about 4 on a little boat flume ride for kids