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A rebuttal to your observations: The entire cinema building was gutted and it was essentially a 4 wall shell before steel installation began. Plus there was no Asbestos in the Eureka Mountain Mine or in the Cinema building. The large price would be the cost of steel, the cost of parts and the cost of labour (including hire of 2 cranes) as they essentially took an empty building and turned the inside into a cluster of steel beams. If they were to entirely rebuild the structure, it would be the least of their costs as 4 brick walls can be done in a day and cost nothing. We're also yet to see how DW will implement the facade. Yes, Dreamworld have a habit of over-promising and under-delivering but realistically there isn't much work left to go. The installation of the steel was really the bulk of the works, now that the steel work is complete, it's mostly superficial works to be completed before opening. Yes, December may seem like a stretch but even if they don't hit the late December delivery date, I'm confident that we'll see it before the end of Jan 2019.

Sky Voyager is Preparing for Take-Off at Dreamworld For the first time in the Southern Hemisphere, you can take to the sky and experience an extrasensory journey over Australia with Dreamworld’s Sky Voyager about to take flight! Click here to continue reading

When seeing that logo this came to mind

Here’s a look at the rides logo The website has also been updated to include facts about the ride https://www.dreamworld.com.au/rides/family-rides/sky-voyager

That ‘waterfall’ just looks awful. And I mean the disused Buggy attraction is so obvious, this is not an acceptable standard.

Dreamworld's i-Ride to be named Sky Voyager As suggested by recent trademark applications, Dreamworld are moving forward with the name Sky Voyager for the forthcoming simulator attraction while also reaffirming a summer school holidays opening of the attraction. Click here to continue reading

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.

Surfrider should have been put in Seaworld in the first place IMHO. I still think it would be a good option to move it. A you say, small compact ride , small footprint but provides a good thrill. It wold be a good move and could help alleviate SeaWorld's lack of ride issue.....

Totally late to this party but its just a transportable model going in.... don't get too excited (sorry if this has already been mentioned)

Still a step better than Movie World who where in denial that DC Rivals even existed until very close to opening day.

If a new coaster goes in at SW, it wont be anything hugely exciting. I'm expecting a small non full circuit coaster... something like Surfrider. Small, easy and a perfect fit for a park like SW