DJKostya 40 Report post Posted October 29, 2002 This was posted on the Wonderland website. Maybe it's a hint at what's to come: This decision makes way for a variety of new opportunities; we are discussing long term relationships with some of the worlds biggest brands to be fully integrated into the parks landscape, as was once Hanna Barbera. Can't wait to find out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psycho 2 Report post Posted October 31, 2002 I thought that was to do with the Wonderland Business Park? Integrated in the park? I have no idea how that would work though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joz 2,055 Report post Posted October 31, 2002 To me, it sounds like they could be trying to find a replacement for Hanna-Barbara. Even so, a new kids area can't hurt, and since all the Gold Coast parks have had new kids area built in the last 5 or so years, maybe Wonderland is looking at doing a new one for themselves. That is of course a wild guess..... anyone know what exactly it is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 879 Report post Posted October 31, 2002 They are well aware of the dent that the lack of Hanna-Babera Land, or Little Wonders Land, has caused on their currently lineup of attractions. Without a childrens area, they've lost a majority of the appeal that this area once had to the obvious target audience. Cartoon Network at this stage to me seems most obvious. It was last Easter that Dreamworld harmlessly started a holiday attraction involving Blues Clues. Just a few weeks after that, a major deal struck with Nickelodeon, and was important enough to have a half-page article in the financial section of Courier Mail one day. Wonderland Sydney has their Powerpuff Girls show, makes perfect sense to me that this could be hinting at something to be coming in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJKostya 40 Report post Posted October 31, 2002 Well in the same article it mentioned that they were beginning to integrate the cartoon network characters so maybe they are going towards cartoon network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psycho 2 Report post Posted October 31, 2002 If a Cartoon Network attraction is likely......Would it be right to assume it would be A LOT smaller than Hanna Barbera...... More like the size of Cartoon Network Cartoon Beach or Loony Toons Village? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 879 Report post Posted October 31, 2002 The company they partner with won't determine the size of the area, this is almost entirely up to how much they're willing to spend. HB Land however, was needlessly large. Looney Tunes Village in particular does its job much better and is much smaller. Cartoon Beach is a very small childrens area, it is just a collection of well themed rides, rather than an actual 'land'. Nick Central on the other hand at Dreamworld will be a very large, with more than just rides. Wonderland has land to burn, so they won't have to resort to a smaller one like Cartoon Beach or Looney Tunes Village, which were done within park confines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psycho 2 Report post Posted November 2, 2002 I just meant that it will definately be smaller than HB Land and something around the size of LT Village would be more realistic if they did consider a new kids area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cokecool Report post Posted June 11, 2003 Here's a idea Garfeild The Cat! I alredy have a idea for a park which would showcase Garfeild! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 879 Report post Posted June 11, 2003 Thank's for that wonderful piece of insight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cokecool Report post Posted June 11, 2003 I can see it now! Garfeild Land Rides: Garfeild Screamer Coaster(Relocate the Beastie and Rename) Garfeild-Go-Round(Carousel) Orson's Swing Set(Kiddie Wave Swinger) Roy's Rockin'-N-Roller Coaster(Kiddie Roller Coaster) Odie's Kick Out(Kiddie Magic Carpet Ride) Garfeild & Odie's Big Adventure(Log Flume Ride) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJKostya 40 Report post Posted June 12, 2003 Garfield would be SWEET AS!!!!! I love Garfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_q69 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2003 Yeah, Garfield kicks @$$! I love that fat cat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cokecool Report post Posted June 28, 2003 Yeah! Just look at how Kennywood Park and Lake Compouce have themed there garfeild themed areas! The Fat cat is celebrating he's 25th Birthday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_q69 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2003 Lol nice comic. Happy 25th Garfield! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cokecool Report post Posted July 3, 2003 I'm just wondering, did HBL have a log flume? I first went ot the park 3 years ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flea 94 Report post Posted July 3, 2003 Yes, Wonderland did have a log flume, although it only consisted of a small drop and had a habit of creating 1hr + lines. The ride was called 'Fred Flinstones Splashdown'. ~Liam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joz 2,055 Report post Posted July 3, 2003 Funny thing about that, the only time I went on it it had a 20 min queue, and that was on a day when Space Probe was walk-on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_q69 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2003 Yes, that log flume had very harsh queue lines. I remember when I was little and we queued for it, I was sooooo bored! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 879 Report post Posted July 3, 2003 Yeah - similar situation with me, about 3 visits ago. While everything else bar Beastie was a walkon, that flume had an hour+ queue. It ran only two or three two person boats, and it's the only wet ride suitable for younger kids, so naturally it was a bit of a hefty wait most of the time. I think this was part of the reason the park removed it (ever find that you're better off removing a low capacity ride from a park in RCT/2?). You can see this ride off in the grassy hill behind Demon, along with about every other ride that once operated at PKI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_q69 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2003 You can also see Scooby's Silly Stix remains when on SP (or Demon?). I missed that old attraction. I used to love Hanna Barbera Land. I remember when I was little I used to love every ride there and then I made a visit to the park, I was then too tall for all of HBL's rides. That was the worst Wonderland trip I've ever had.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cokecool Report post Posted July 5, 2003 What other rides did Hanna-Barbera Land have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cokecool Report post Posted July 7, 2003 I have a strange feeling that HBL will be rethemed to MARVEL Comics. With Wonderland ans MARVEL signing that deal I don't thank they will let it go to wast! 8) Coca-Cola RULES!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coasterfreak 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2003 They had: Beastie Scooby's Silly Stix Captain Caveman's Clippers -> Galleon's Graveyard Judy's Jetliners Flintstone's Splashdown Dick Dastardly's Red Baron Race -> Little Monsters Flying School Skylink Zodiac Top Cat's Putt Putt All Stars Merry Go Round Dino Bumpers And when it first opened they had: Huckleberry Hounds Paddle Boats What other rides did Hanna-Barbera Land have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cokecool Report post Posted July 8, 2003 Thanks! 8) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
