Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster Overhaul

[themagician]

They have however installed new shading (in the form of permanent umbrellas) over the outside queue area for Scooby since the trees have been removed/majorly trimmed.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

8 minutes ago, themagician said:

They have however installed new shading (in the form of permanent umbrellas) over the outside queue area for Scooby since the trees have been removed/majorly trimmed.

Follows the typical village approach of 'it's already open so why spend more money on it'

[Jokes_on_you]

6 hours ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

Follows the typical village approach of 'it's already open so why spend more money on it'

I’m not sure what your point is in this topic. Are you exciting/supportive of Scooby returning along with the amount of other people commenting on MW’s recent post or just hating because it’s Village? 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Oh, sorry - i'll speak slower for you.

Too many people in the park, not enough rides operating, not enough rides operating at full capacity, not enough staff to operate the rides effectively, poor operations practices that negatively impact throughput, lack of care and attention to non critical maintenance such as theming, continued removal of guest accessible areas and attractions only to take that space over by more and more back of house areas. And all this despite jacking up their prices and removing perks from loyal long-time premium passholders.

The company has shown utter contempt for guests. At one point their online reviews tanked so hard they disabled the ones they had control over. They responded to guest complaints about their poor experience by telling them they should have checked the website before visiting on a day where the park was offering half their usual experience while still charging full price.

They have ridden for a long time on the coat tails of their former reputation - and despite tanking it, people are still clamouring to hand over their money.

I've been saying this for literally years - if people want them to change, they need to vote with their wallets. 

My point is - the Malibu Stacey effect is too strong.

 

I am interested to see the reviews of the new Scoob - but I won't be rushing out to buy a pass or visit. As Skeet mentioned, if the stunt show proves to be more akin to the MW of old, it might tip the scales to encourage me to return and see what else they've improved. I think the park can be worth the price they're asking (and probably more) but they have to run it putting the guest experience first.

[Rydah Hi]

Movie World just shared a Little Sneak Peek from Inside regarding The Theming for the Dark Ride Portion.

[New display name]

[Brods]

Oh god not the screens!!! 😭

[Jokes_on_you]

36 minutes ago, Brods said:

Oh god not the screens!!! 😭

They responded about the screens. 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Are you missing a few sandwiches for your picnic?

[Levithian]

Good to see lots of original practical theme elements in use again. 

[kdtry]

Did the Knights and the Reaper always look so "straight out the costume store Halloween aisle?"

These scenes probably haven't been touched thematically by this refurbishment. However, the fixed camera perspectives (compared to being seated in the moving ride vehicle), and the boosted lighting, do not showcase them very well. It looks cheap. 

[kdtry]

10 hours ago, New display name said:

In what world would the theming not reference the 2002 film? It is rhetorical. The assertions' only purpose is shoving IP further down our throats. 

 

(I know it's a typical PR reply and shouldn't be taken this seriously)

Edited September 18 by kdtry
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[kdtry]

I don't believe the reply implies the screens remain unchanged. If they were the same, then why bother keeping them a "mystery." (I imagine they could just update the media and call it a day though)

 

If they've chosen to keep the screens, then I look forward to December 😋 It'll be a rough BGH summer!!!

[Baconjack]

The screens are not terrible but it would be nice to upgrade the graphics from PS2 quality to something like the leviathan station 

[jjuttup]

On 18/09/2025 at 7:56 PM, kdtry said:

In what world would the theming not reference the 2002 film?

I suggest going back and rewatching the scene. I see this as meaning they're bringing more of the films ride back into this ride, and not using screens to create an AU retelling.

[Smol bean]

Village Roadshow has commented on Theme Park Ogre’s newest video on the SDSC refurb confirming that two of the screens are staying but most likely with new content added to them. 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I wish the people at Village that are responsible for the socials would proof read before posting. 

"two of screens"

It happens a lot, and it's cringe.

[Jokes_on_you]

1 hour ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

 

I wish the people at Village that are responsible for the socials would proof read before posting. 

"two of screens"

It happens a lot, and it's cringe.

 

Yes, there was a typo, it happens and it seems they had fixed it since this screenshot was taken. But let’s be honest, all you seem to do is consistently comment just to nitpick and drag the parks down without ever adding anything constructive to the conversation.

If your only contribution is negativity, then you’re not here for discussion, you’re just here to hate. That says more about you than it does about a small typo.

Anyway, back on topic: 

Do we think the new stunt show will open this December when Scooby reopens? 

Edited September 22 by Jokes_on_you

[Brad2912]

49 minutes ago, Jokes_on_you said:

Yes, there was a typo, it happens

It shouldn't happen. They pay people good money to manage their social media. They are a professional multi-million dollar business who are the "leaders" in their category. Posts shouldn't have typos or grammatical errors.

It's not Bob from around the corner looking for lawns to mow on a community page. 

[patrick54]

This was on Their website this morning. They have since fixed it.

[Park Addict 93]

I'm honestly not sure if they still have a development/test website with the amount of errors/issues I have seen go live on ThemeParks.com.au.

Attention to detail with their marketing (including socials) has never been their strong suit. 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

1 hour ago, Jokes_on_you said:

Yes, there was a typo, it happens and it seems they had fixed it since this screenshot was taken.

Amusingly, it seems they had fixed it after I pointed it out on Parkz.

On 16/09/2025 at 6:33 PM, Jokes_on_you said:

Wouldn’t be the first time DW the Koalas dirty. 

Yes there was a typo  

On 16/09/2025 at 6:31 PM, Jokes_on_you said:

Are you exciting/supportive of Scooby returning

Yes there was a typo  

On 31/07/2025 at 7:36 PM, Jokes_on_you said:

The film and ride opened out in June 2002, MW did a post about it for the anniversary. 

Yes there was a typo

...Hey guys I think I figured out who the MW socials guy is.

 

1 hour ago, Jokes_on_you said:

But let’s be honest, all you seem to do is consistently comment just to nitpick and drag the parks down without ever adding anything constructive to the conversation.

Let's be honest, You recently challenged me on my comments and I gave you a very thorough written response which despite numerous others in the community positively reacting to, you had absolutely no comeback for.

One doesn't have to scroll far back on your profile to see you've got a very negative slant towards Dreamworld and a very positive one towards Village roadshow, so if you're not employed by village then you're at the very least drinking the kool-aid.

I will admit that my commentary of late has been very negative towards Village Roadshow, but I do not think that my comments are undeserved. They are of course only an opinion, but I like to think that I go into sufficient detail to support my positions. When either park fucks something up I will call them on it. And when they do great things, I will also support them. 

There are times when both parks do the same thing, and I will flame Village, but give Dreamworld a pass - but that, in my opinion, is less about which park I favour, and more about which company seems to be trying to be better. Dreamworld is coming from the underdog position, but their efforts in park presentation, staff attitude and similar 'experiential' metrics show me that they're working on being better, so yes - on some issues, they get a pass while village doesn't - and thats because village have shown they don't care about those things and aren't working on being better in those experiential situations.

 

I'll own my comments, and i'll admit if I've gotten something wrong - but don't come on here accusing me of nitpicking and dragging the parks down when your own profile shows just how biased you are - and that says more about you...

1 hour ago, Jokes_on_you said:

Do we think the new stunt show will open this December when Scooby reopens? 

Why don't you tell us? Or would that breach your NDA...

19 minutes ago, patrick54 said:

This was on Their website this morning. They have since fixed it.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! That is GLORIOUSLY delicious.

2 hours ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

It happens a lot, and it's cringe.

 

2 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

Why don't you tell us? Or would that breach your NDA...

Nevermind - you already did. Strange the timing of that, huh? 

[New display name]

@DaptoFunlandGuy 

[Jokes_on_you]

@DaptoFunlandGuy- I’m flattered, but no. You have too much time on your hands. 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

26 minutes ago, Jokes_on_you said:

but no

No you're not the socials guy? No you yet again have no comeback for the detailed response i've given in response to calling me out? No you're not responding to being called out for your own biases?

3 hours ago, New display name said:

@DaptoFunlandGuy 

A riveting contribution to the discussion as always Skeet.