Richard
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An overview of the site...It's certainly the most immersive natural disaster themed attraction on the Gold Coast.
What's a water coaster without water? Filling up of the rides reservoir has begin.
Guests will narrowly pass underneath the ships propeller. Here's hoping they make it rotate to enhance the "near miss" effect.
The centerpiece of the theming is taking shape; an upturned hull of a ship that riders will "crash" into. This marks the transition into the 'dark ride' section of the coaster, where guests will travel through the burning inside of the ship.
Since our last visit the site has been cleaned up with a bed of gravel laid down, and a couple of extra oddly stacked shipping containers have appeared.
Work on Storm Coaster has shifted from track and site works to checking the rides' systems and putting finishing touches on the theming.
A rare sight, with the skyway running in groups of 3 gondolas rather than the usual 4.
Just in case anybody was under any illusions the train would be re-opening anytime soon.
Part of the plaza games are closed off for renovations.
Sea World's newest hot dog pushes the limits in terms of the amount of animal protein one can consume in a single sitting.
The other side of the Plaza Food Court.
The other side of the Plaza Food Court.
The Plaza food court now sports a red and white colour scheme, giving it a bit of a "boardwalk" feel.
In late 2013 the Queensland Government launched a joint promotion between the Gold Coast theme parks as the "Theme Park Capital of Australia"
Lounging in the sun.
Sea World's new parade leaves a lot to be desired.
... or this one. Seems lonely.
Choose your queue...
You'll notice from this angle that the dirt still looks like dirt. Wild.
Dirt moving continues. Wild.
