Patrick Dove 24 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Hi, I noticed on the Funfields website it says: "funfields is now closed. we will re open bigger and better on saturday 19th September 2015" Is this an indication of a new Ride/Attraction coming to funfields? anyone have any info? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XxMrYoshixX 188 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Yup I assume so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AUSTHEMEPARKS 14 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 I think they would have announced it by now but you never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 213 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Yep, new ride/attraction by the looks of it. Typhoon was the last attraction (great proslide waterslide btw) they added, back in late 2013, and there were no new attractions in the 2014-2015 season. So I assume they have been saving up for a new attraction for this summer coming. I remember doing a survey about a year ago about future attractions. A couple of the options were wavepool, rollercoaster & lazy river. Fingers crossed for a coaster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themeparkgc 38 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Funfields has nabbed a couple of second-hand Gold Coast rides in the past... is the Reef Diver still for sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitromefans 17 Report post Posted May 2, 2015 Didn't Funfields release a statement a while ago saying they weren't taking it on due to it's age and uncertainty in regards to reliability? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwerks 806 Report post Posted May 2, 2015 Yeah, Funfields should get a Gerstlauer coaster and Adventure World should get a Proslide waterslide and they will be exactly the same once again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobe 688 Report post Posted May 2, 2015 Didn't Funfields release a statement a while ago saying they weren't taking it on due to it's age and uncertainty in regards to reliability? Yep that is correct. Funfields looked closely at Reef Diver but decided to pass, given the poor material condition of the ride overall. Hi, I noticed on the Funfields website it says: "funfields is now closed. we will re open bigger and better on saturday 19th September 2015" Is this an indication of a new Ride/Attraction coming to funfields? anyone have any info? Am I the only one who thinks that this quote is kind of wishful thinking on absolute proof that the park is definitely getting a new attraction? To me , it feels like we are are reading a little too much into it. Certainly the park needs to continue to grow and a new attraction would be most welcome. I just have a few doubts whether anything new will materialise at this stage, without more solid evidence to go on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AUSTHEMEPARKS 14 Report post Posted May 4, 2015 Does Funfields even have enough money to install an attraction every 2 years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mittymatt 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 I cannot imagine they would be getting a roller coaster or anything big for that matter seeing they are only open for a portion of the year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwerks 806 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Unlike Adventure World? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick Dove 24 Report post Posted May 11, 2015 @iwerks Yeah but Adventure World has a better climate than Funfields here in vic, and can afford to, unlike a park in Vic that is always susceptible to weather. Just look at the Typhoon slides constant delays in construction and opening due to weather. I admit it is probably wishful thinking that funfields will add another major ride this year, but if they do, i would bet on a water ride as they are cheaper to build, run, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 213 Report post Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) deleted for now Edited November 7, 2015 by Luke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AUSTHEMEPARKS 14 Report post Posted November 7, 2015 deleted for now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 213 Report post Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Does Funfields even have enough money to install an attraction every 2 years?Looks like they do! Funfields have just announced 3 new rides for this summer season.http://www.funfields.com.au/rides or their facebook https://www.facebook.com/Funfields/Kraken Racer - A 4 lane ProSlide KrakenRACER waterslide.Berry Ferris Wheel - A Zamperla Mini Ferris WheelSamba Balloon - A Zamperla Samba BalloonThe Kraken Racer looks like the most thrilling addition, and it's also the first of its kind in Australia. Pretty keen to give it a try, it looks pretty fast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_w0JGtLGyoAs much as I want Funfields to add more thrilling ride additions, like a Gerstlauer coaster similar to Adventure World, it's great to see Funfields updating the park and adding new rides. And you have to remember that Funfields caters towards a family audience with smaller kids. Edited November 7, 2015 by Luke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazza 1,588 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 H2Go Racers at WnW Syd is similar enough to what Fun fields are putting in, albeit built by Whitewater west and with helixes before the braided section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwerks 806 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Funfields and Adventure World are so similar already, now they're putting in rides with the same name?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 213 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) To be fair Funfeilds has called it the 'Kraken Racer', as opposed to just 'Kraken'. Plus I doubt the people who named the ride knew of the Kraken slide at Adenture World. I honestly think they just took the generic product name from Proslide and ran with it haha, cause it's exactly the same Edited November 8, 2015 by Luke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AUSTHEMEPARKS 14 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 To be fair Funfeilds has called it the 'Kraken Racer', as opposed to just 'Kraken'. Plus I doubt the people who named the ride knew of the Kraken slide at Adenture World. I honestly think they just took the generic product name from Proslide and ran with it haha, cause it's exactly the same To be honest they should just stick water slides for now..... This looks like a great new addition to a smaller park and I'm very keen to go to the park next season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 213 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 Funfields have posted some construction photos to their fb page. I'm guessing a late November opening. https://www.facebook.com/Funfields/posts/984468198276853 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AUSTHEMEPARKS 14 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 Looks like it's going to be a great new addition. After this slide, it's time for a thrilling attraction! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexB 4,332 Report post Posted November 12, 2015 That still looks reasonably thrilling... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 213 Report post Posted November 18, 2015 Construction Update. Here's some more pics from their facebook page, plus a couple I took today of the Kraken Racer.Samba Balloon:Kraken Racer: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AUSTHEMEPARKS 14 Report post Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Looks like the slide will give some pretty awesome views! Edited November 21, 2015 by Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 213 Report post Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) If anybody is keen on seeing some unique construction photos of the Kraken Racer, head over to the latest Parkz Update: http://www.parkz.com.au/update/2015/12/10/372-Funfields_2015.html I was down on the weekend to check out the park. The slide was testing when I was there, with workers applying the finishing touches to landscaping, signage and the timing system. The park is looking better than ever, with new themeing and improved landscaping. It's exciting to see this small park grow consistently every year. Grand opening of the Kraken Racer is this Saturday. Edited December 10, 2015 by Luke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
