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I'm just disappointed they chose to build the smallest hyper coaster in the southern hemisphere

If you say so. Will have to take your word for it. Sure I've thought "shit well I dodged a bullet there" but that never manifested into an outpouring of emotion and sadness leading to personal grief. Im sorry for saying this but in probably more sad that my childhood memory is gone forever (the ride) than anything else.

I'd say definitely bet on orientation, training, rehearsals, media prior to launch.

Dia de los Muertos

Yay, it's the second tallest coaster in Australia.

Bottom line here i think is that there's no right or wrong answer here. there's no rule to follow. if you feel the need to express condolence in flowers or similar, and that helps you deal with the situation, regardless of your connection, go for it. Not everyone will feel that way, and there's nothing wrong with that - if it doesn't make you want to drop flowers, it just hasn't struck your particular nerve in the same way. Everyone is different, everyone is unique in how they handle things, so drop flowers, mourn the loss of the childhood icon that was a favourite family pasttime. Remain stoic and aloof - again, there is no right or wrong response to this incident - with the possible exception of throwing a party \ celebration \ cheering that people died.

Well then at best he's the boy who cried wolf. With so many previous bullshit posts, we're not going to take anything seriously, are we?

It's what you're sensitive to though. People die or are seriously injured in car crashes every single day. You get desensitised to it... unless it happens to someone you know. Rare events touch people because of the disbelief that it could happen, and the realisation that it could have happened to them. Look at Martin Place after the Lindt Cafe siege. the entire square was covered in flowers. How many of those people transited Martin Place daily. How many people stopped in for their morning cup of joe from the Lindt Cafe? They were right opposite the Channel 7 \ Sunrise studio - which brings people to the square to gawk - and when Sunrise has concerts on - the square is packed. So many people would relate to that, and because its a rare event that they're not desensitised to, it hits harder. TRRR is a ride that thousands of people had been on every day for decades. Most people know someone who has been on it - and the it could have been me realisation kicks in and hits home.

A memorable ride at Rainbows End will be closing at Rainbows End on the 19st of Aug, the Pirate Ship! This is a sad time for many New Zealanders, as for some of us this is our first theme park ride we had ever been on. I personally are shocked that they would announce a closure so suddenly. On the bright side though, they will be building a new attraction there which will open in 2018. Remember when Chris talked about adding a dark ride? Perhaps it could be built be on this site. I hope whatever will be put there is as good as some of the major thrill rides! (Let's hope it's not a kiddie ride like AA). I am very pleased to see that Rainbows End is expanding and improving quickly. It's just so sad seeing such a fond memory go. Very little pirate ships left in the world now.

Thought the same thing - why is this such a big deal to the general public. I mean people die every day on our roads, in work place accidents and various other causes. Yet there's rarely anything but friends and family involved. People say its because it's relatable - but surely driving on the road is relatable to pretty much everyone. I think Dreamworld will ignore it as much as they possibly can. They'll probably do something internally with the staff prior to opening, and make a public statement in response to all the inquiries they'll no doubt receive. Outside of that, i suspect the only thing they'll do is marshal where any flowers get left, and then remove them at the end of the day.

Really starting to get sick and tired of your stupid photoshopped shit.

I guess every person's experience affects them differently in that regard mate. I appreciate that you recognise that 'it's just you' (it isn't - many would feel the same). As I revealed last year, I have a connection to a family friend of the Dorsett's, so I can't say anything objectively here - but in terms of other events, some people see their own friends or family in the faces of the victims. Simply having a child \ relative who is the same age\gender as a victim or relative of the victim. A parent with a 12 year old daughter would easily be horrified to think of this situation, as the little girl Ebony was 12 at the time - and their thoughts would turn to "what if it was me?" (And likewise baby Evie - only 8 months old at the time would impact anyone with a ~1 year old). Many parents with similar family arrangements would fear this, and grieve for those they didn't know - laying flowers or paying respects in some way would perhaps give them some comfort, as it would be something they would like to happen if it happened to them? Sure, there are those that would rhapsodise about how badly this event has impacted them despite no connection or link (an 18 year old boy without kids would likely not have much in common with the event to be impacted), and would crap on about it in forums or social media as a form of attention seeking 'woe is me' approach, but i think in general, those who do it quietly, respectfully, without publishing how "hard" it is for THEM on social media, who quietly purchase a bouquet or tribute to lay at the grounds before heading home deserve the opportunity to deal with the events in their own way. Agree with you on the 'small memorial, 5 minute media call, quick safety message, and drop it for good (publicly)' is probably the best course for them though.

Kinda reminds me of one of those old billboards that used to have parts that simultaneously flip over to change the image lol...

They should have just marketed it as Australia's Tallest, Fastest and Longest full/complete circuit rollercoaster. The GP doen't know or care about the term Hypercoaster. Plus you can also class ToT II as a hypercoaster, because it's over 200 ft (61m) tall. Knowing that, I don't know how VRTPs can get away with stating that Rivals is the "tallest, longest, fastest and only HyperCoaster in the Southern Hemisphere".....because it's not.

88 MPH

With any luck not one of three will kill anyone 👍

The coaster is ON the highway now?!?! I can tell you now that it is definitely NOT on the highw... oh wait