Just to add a bit of news that does not seem to have been reported on the boards is that Aussie World are in the process of dismantling their Wild Mouse Coaster permanently. The park would not say whether it is being scrapped or sold but its fair to say that it is the former, as earlier reports said that it closed due to maintenance issues. This is a real shame and a huge loss to our theme park industry and indeed the world. These coasters were rare to begin with and at one time , Australia was home to 3 of them. Now we are left with the one unit at Luna Park Sydney, which is protected by a heritage order.
Aussie World are looking for a new attraction to fill this space but would not comment on whether they are actively searching for a new coaster to replace Wild Mouse.
Mayhem Scare Maze is now open.
A Trampoline Zone has been placed in the old Octopus spot- not sure whether this is just filler or a semi- permanent attraction. Sincerely hope for filler.
They also do have the 2 new family attractions which will be open before Xmas- no word on what shape or form these are to take.
These changes are all reflected in the new Park Map which has been updated.
Aussie World have stated that this is just one small part of their master plan development over the coming years.
To me these additions do not add value for what has been lost ( Octopus and Wild Mouse), and are extremely underwhelming. Hopefully , their plans for future additions are far more exciting than this year's. ( Of course cost and other mitigating factors would have undoubtedly have played a part in these decisions. Octopus and Wild Mouse's recent closure due to maintenance issues was definitely NOT planned)
I sincerely hope that Aussie World look to add a new coaster to replace Wild Mouse as soon as possible. Wild Mouse is what made the park stand out from the other numerous small parks around Australia and they need a iconic , lynch pin ride to continue this tradition.
Thoughts on these developments guys and the direction that the park is currently taking?