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Actually I don’t agree. 

Looking at the model the horizontal beams run parallel to the gondola where as if another frame went next to this they would be perpendicular. 

Either the rendering is innacurate or the 2nd module would be to the left or right of this with the screen where the camera is. 

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The rendering doesn't show the diagonal cross bracing, so it's already inaccurate, but you do have a point about the roof beam alignment.

Richard's point about the plate seems to suggest another module bolted on beside it, which would suggest everyone is facing forward toward the previous screen location, but if the roof beam alignment has any bearing, perhaps the are facing sideways, and the screen is in the middle - meaning the slanted roof is completely wasted, and the screen is limited in size by the lowest part of the ceiling... which would suck...

logic suggests for that reason Richard's plates have got the money... but i've long since given up trying to work out Dreamworld's plans with logic.

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All speculation at this stage, my guess is this will form part of the boarding area for the 3 floors connecting the 3 levels of motion bases/platforms that are yet to be assembled.

The screen will roughly sit where it previously did.

The current structure will extend 2 main lengths, (not yet built as I write this) each slightly longer than the existing first west side (pictured).

Two rows of 10 and three levels of Gondolas will run North facing, connecting from the existing structure, onto the next etc.

Best seats in the house would likely be ground floor, row 7-10 in the 1st bank and 1-3 in 2nd tower. Worse spots row lower ground 1-3/7-10 level 1.  The edge seats up top on level 3 would also be impacted by the curve of the screen but can offer some  bonus vertigo thrills.

I believe a slightly smaller 4th tower will be attached to the 2nd ride tower  (similar to the existing 1 shown) and serve as the general exit and structure support.

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IT’S OFFICAL the name is ‘Sky Voyager’ and the ride is costing $17 million

https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/dreamworld-unveils-new-virtual-reality-attraction-sky-voyager/news-story/8fbce2edf128996d48174e71e9fc517a

 

DREAMWORLD’S new $17 million virtual reality ride will take guests on a journey over Aussie icons including Surfers Paradise and Sydney Harbour as the theme park ramps up efforts to win back the public.

To be called the Sky Voyager, the attraction, which will open in time for the summer holidays, is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and is the most significant investment at the park since the Thunder River Rapids tragedy which claimed four lives.

The 2016 disaster, and the harrowing inquest that has followed, have been major blows to the Dreamworld brand, but theme park officials are hopeful the new attraction will turn the tide.

The state-of-the-art simulator features an electrical motion platform with six gondolas of 10 seats each suspending in front of a giant dome screen.

The flying experience combines airborne motion-programmed seating with live action footage and special sensory effects such as swooping, diving, gliding and jetting over and around spectacular Australian landscapes.

Guests will glide over the ocean towards Surfers Paradise, soar above Sydney Harbour, hover above a white water raft on the Tully River in far north Queensland and float among hot air balloons in South Australia’s Barossa Valley. Developed in partnership between Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure and leading simulation company, Brogent Technologies Inc, Sky Voyager is the first of a host of new rides and attractions being rolled out at Dreamworld over the next 12 to 18 months.

Dreamworld general manager of marketing Philip Hancox said the Sky Voyager would quickly become a favourite at the theme park.

“The excitement is certainly building here at Dreamworld as we get closer to opening this state-of-the-art attraction, which will be a favourite for all ages,” he said.

“Sky Voyager is the prefect name, as it will take guests on an Australia voyage by air, creating a truly unforgettable experience.”

Dreamworld has also partnered with leading travel company Experience Oz, who will be an ambassador for the ride.

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Here is an interview with the Marketing manager who appears to be a total dork... I’m not sure why he is doing the press meeting with a hard hat on when he’s clearly well outside the construction envelope, and if he mentions It’s the first in the Southern Hemisphere one more time you could turn it into a drinking game...

https://www.facebook.com/840702249361798/posts/1882476068517739/

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