downunder196 48 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 With the EKKA beginning in Brisbane beginning in just over three weeks what rides do you think will be new and which won't make another appearance at this years show? Also, has been everyone's favourite ride there in the past (or any traveling ride in Australia)? Mine would be between Extreme Speed, XXXL and the Top Scan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reanimated35 3,483 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) TBH I couldn't care less about going on the rides. I'm considering taking my tripod along and getting some shots of the rides at night though. Speaking of rides, unless I'm reading this wrong, for them to bring the Taipan (ex-seaworld coaster) the ride owner has to pay around $20,000. No wonder it's around $10/ride. ~2000 rides just to break even on the fee to arrive. Fee per lineal metre ($) GST inclusive (Fees subject to change) Ride – Main $1, 380 Edited July 15, 2014 by reanimated35 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Santa07 1,022 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 haven't been to the ekka for years. xxxl is one of my favourites Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaxxTheMonster 473 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Go every year and the only ride we seek out is the Breakdance... for my wife... Apparently Airmaxx 260, Extreme, Pirates Revenge and Fungee Bungee will be there... They used to list the rides on their website but no specific information at this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liz.wis 94 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Despite having always lived in Brisbane, I've only been to the Ekka 5 times in the last thirty-something years, and not at all since the mid 90s. I am somewhat thinking about it for this year. I don't actually ever recall going on any rides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexB 4,291 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 TBH I couldn't care less about going on the rides. I'm considering taking my tripod along and getting some shots of the rides at night though. Speaking of rides, unless I'm reading this wrong, for them to bring the Taipan (ex-seaworld coaster) the ride owner has to pay around $20,000. No wonder it's around $10/ride. ~2000 rides just to break even on the fee to arrive. Some long exposures with carny rides at night make interesting light patterns. I caught extreme speed one year at LPS, and it's light array made one heck of a photo. It sounds quite prohibitive... I do know on the few occasions i've seen taipan it is normally either right at the bottom of a section or it is slotted in behind concessions skill games. I would imagine for something that has such a large footprint the RNA might offer something of a discount on floor space. I'm thinking that because it's done per lineal metre, it's the frontage that counts - so if they angle it right, and give space in front of them for other outlets etc, they may only incur the cost of the frontage for the stationhouse area... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reanimated35 3,483 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 This one from 2010 isn't bad for hand-held if I do say so myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adventures With JWorld 1,162 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Ekka- has Spin 'n' Spews Dreamworld- has Spin 'n' Spews Why go to the Ekka when you can go to a park with less Spin 'n' Spews, turbines, dirty rivers, old rottend rides and you have a laser tag as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pin142 735 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Because when you are paying around $10 to experience each spin and spew you appreciate it more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reanimated35 3,483 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Kids Rides: 9D Cinema: Price: $10 Big Bubble Bump: Price: $12 Bumper Boats: Price: $6 Cars 4 Kids: Price:$6 Dodgem Cars: Price: $10 Euro Slide: Price: $3 Fantasy Flyer: Price: $6 Fungee Bungee: Price: $12 Grand Carousel: Price: $5 Jungle Fun House: Price: $6 Jungle Twist Family Coaster: Price: $6 Let's Drive Dodgem Cars: Price: $7 Magic Circus: Price: $6 Maze of Mirrors: Price: $5 Motorbike Jump: Price: $6 Outback Monster Trucks: Price: $6 Pony Rides: Price: $7 Red Baron: Price: $6 Samba Balloon Race: Price: $6 Super Fun Slide: Price: $7 Tea Cups: Price: $6 Tea Cups: Price: $5 Toontown Childrens Area: Price: $5 Wave Swinger: Price: $7 Zero Gravity Bungy Trampoline: Price: $12 (I'll post the rest soon) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R2GFifa 1 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Kids Rides: 9D Cinema: Price: $10 What is a 9D Cinema? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reanimated35 3,483 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Family Rides: Breakdance: Price: $8 Carnevil: Price: $8 Crazy Cars: Price: $8 Crazy Spinning Coaster: Price: $10 Disk 'O': Price: $8 Drive Time Dodgems: Price: $8 (I think there's going to be 3 different dodgem car setups here for some stupid reason) Giant Wheel: Price: $8 Haunted Dark: Price: $8 Magic Circus: Price: $6 Pirates Adventure: Price: $6 Pirates Revenge: Price: $9 Rockin' N Roll: Price: $8 Rockstar: Price: $8 Sky Flyer: Price: $8 Super Fun Slide: Price: $7 Techno Jump: Price: $8 (just having dinner then I'll post the extreme rides) Edited July 18, 2014 by reanimated35 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reanimated35 3,483 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Thrill Rides: Airmaxx360: Price: $8 Extreme: Price: $10 Freak Out: Price: $10 (New for 2014) Freestyle: Price: $15 Hangover: Price: $8 Hollywood Horror: Price: $10 Power Surge: Price: $8 (New for 2014 - and great job with the creative naming) Psychodelic: Price: $7 Rock Star: Price: $8 Skywalker: Price: $10 Space Roller: Price: $10 Speed 2: Price: $15 XXXL: Price: $15 Edited July 18, 2014 by reanimated35 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themagician 3,338 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 What is a 9D Cinema? 9D Cinema is like a 4D cinema really. It contains different effects along with the film (moving seats, water spray, etc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R2GFifa 1 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 9D Cinema is like a 4D cinema really. It contains different effects along with the film (moving seats, water spray, etc) That's awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downunder196 48 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Freak Out basically a newer version of Hard Rock and what's the difference between Speed 2 and Freestyle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobe 683 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Freak Out only has lap bars-its a great ride!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Dasco 649 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 speed & speed are the same i think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reanimated35 3,483 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 I assume you mean speed2 and freestyle. I can't help but think surely some of these are accidentally added twice. It makes sense to have multiple dodgems but that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Dasco 649 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) I meant speed 2 and the original speed.(Both owned by Goldenway) Does anyone know what happened with the original speed. A lot of shows have more than one of the same ride dodgems, ghost trains, simulators(show has 2) & yes some shows have freestyle and speed. Edited July 18, 2014 by Tim Dasco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pin142 735 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Dodgem Cars: Price: $10 Seriously? I expected rides to be expensive but that is just crazy! Reminded again why it has been years since I have been to the Royal Queensland Show (Sorry, but the term "EKKA" is a strange and odd one, guess "exhibition" is too big of a word for the locals to pronounce). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downunder196 48 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 All the other dodgem cars are $8 which is still pretty ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downunder196 48 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 Does anyone here share the opinion that just maybe with the introduction of Freestyle the two rides might decrease in price slightly to compete with each other? From memory the original Speed ride still travels but they made Speed 2 so they could cover more shows around Australia. I think but I'm not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reanimated35 3,483 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Went to the Ekka tonight. Not a bad show but there's a lot missing from previous years. Anyway, here's one of the photos. I took a total of 275, 5 turned out reasonably well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cooper Olsen 44 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 SPONGEBOB!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
