2015 in Dreamworld - ABC Kids World, V8 Supercars and more

[themagician]

^Maybe re-theme wasn't the right word. More of an upgrade/makeover. I personally think the lift hill mechanisms aren't the best. When I last rode it last year it wasn't a smooth continuous flow when travelling up the hill. Not a major issue, but something that could be upgraded.

[Wil_i_am_not]

Haha, I can totally relate themagician! It was like *Click Clank*, *Fall back a little*,*Click Clank*, *Fall back a little*,*Click Clank*, *Fall back a little* xD

[pin142]

Putting a wrap on the cars isn't exactly a new thing either. Sure does make them look more... livelier?

[Reanimated35]

For the record, there's 4 nascar simulators at redline. (With horribly outdated liveries) 

[Slick]

At this point I think they'd find more success in charging $10 a pop to use an Oculus Rift headset running Forza with an Xbox Controller then running V8 Redline. 

[Reanimated35]

That's true. I was extremely let down by the whole thing when it first came out. I mean sure they tried, and I guess it was the only tech available, but it already seemed outdated when the got it, and the whole nascar base just didn't seem right

[Zanstabar]

Not sure if this is where I should be posting this, but I'll change if not appropriate. 

I recently found some drawings of the recent refurbishment for the Wipeout on the Atomiq website. I found them quite interesting and thought I'd share them here.

[lolman123]

has anyone visited Dreamworld recently and seen any progress with ABC kids world? Only 3 days till it opens and still haven't heard much.

[Tim Dasco]

Found these on Dreamworld's Facebook page.

[Wil_i_am_not]

What? They're getting rid of the Captain Feather Sword boat?!?! ARRRGGGGHHH, that thing was my childhood!

[westical]

Well I feel old.

[liz.wis]

Me too, I was too old for The Wiggles even when they first started.  

[Tim Dasco]

From Dreamworld's Facebook page

There’s a bear in there… and a chair as well… there are people with games…. And stories to tell. Open wide, come inside the new Play School Art Room at ABC KIDS WORLD! 2 sleeps to Go.

Looks like we have more than rides coming. Art room??? 

Edited June 25, 2015 by Tim Dasco

[Tim Dasco]

also anyone know anything about this?

There is something special happening soon with the fairies....
Come and meet Purplena and be sure to make a wish in the well!
‪#‎FairyTaleTreasures‬ ‪#‎fairies‬ ‪#‎wishingwell‬

[themagician]

^DW posted on there FB yesterday that it was national fairy day and there were some activities on for kids. I think it was just did that.

[themagician]

The entrance way to the area:

[lolman123]

Did anyone visit Dreamworld today and see the new ABC kids world? Be interested in seeing how they've set it up.

 

[ShakeShack]

Did anyone visit Dreamworld today and see the new ABC kids world? Be interested in seeing how they've set it up.

 

Yep. I was there for the ribbon cutting this morning. Ill have photos and videos up very soon.

[Brad2912]

if 2 hours later is within your definition of 'very soon' you must be a chick getting ready to go out 

[justaduck]

We took a very excited 3yr old today for the opening. She and our 18mth old loved the Bananas maze however was pretty disappointed with the new Giggle and Hoot ride as it had a 100 cm min height. 

She's 3.5 and only 95cm tall so will probably be over G&H by the time she is tall enough. 

Wiggles shop is now refurb to ABC shop with similar prices to the normal ABC shops.

There were bubble machines going. We didn't go in to the new Fun Spot though.

We didn't get there til 2pm but lines were all really short on all the rides which surprised me! Don't think I have pics except for the inside of the maze sorry

[lolman123]

if 2 hours later is within your definition of 'very soon' you must be a chick getting ready to go out 

let alone 15 hours.?

[themagician]

Here are some photos (source: thrillz)

[ScienticianLady]

Waiting for school holidays to finish and will get an annual pass for DW. Hoping our 2 yr old likes it! 

[Theme Park Girl]

I have to say, after visiting DW this morning and seeing the new ABCkids area, I'm fairly impressed with the effort and money spent on this area of the park. It's bright and colourful and cheery. I also love the creative aspects like the giant iceblocks, the paintbrushes/paint tube area, the button seats etc.... the theming is great My kids loved exploring all the new aspects of this area, along with all the nice licks of paint on everything else

One thing I do feel sorry for though, and that's the ride attendants of the new Hoot 'n' Hop ride. It has its own somewhat annoying theme song which plays whilst the ride is in operation, with Hoot & Hootabelle singing. I can imagine many of them will be hearing it repeating in their head as they try to sleep at night, after hearing it play over and over all day at work LOL.

 

if 2 hours later is within your definition of 'very soon' you must be a chick getting ready to go out 

Oi! Not all chicks take 2 hours to get ready to go out. It only takes me like 15 minutes... I don't bother with makeup and fashion and all that lol. I just chuck on a pair of pants and a shirt, give my hair a quick brush, chuck on some shoes and off I go

 

[Santa07]

One thing I do feel sorry for though, and that's the ride attendants of the new Hoot 'n' Hop ride. It has its own somewhat annoying theme song which plays whilst the ride is in operation, with Hoot & Hootabelle singing. I can imagine many of them will be hearing it repeating in their head as they try to sleep at night, after hearing it play over and over all day at work LOL.

Might need to get the earmuffs on ToT and Buzzsaw here too