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That'd be a 'spire'. It's sad to see that tree go - i'm pretty sure that was an original planting, and was one of the last ones around the park. I hope the only reason for removal was that it was diseased \ dangerous \ causing structural problems. if its been removed for aesthetics, or to throw in a fast pass booth or something i'd be pissed.

Looks silly. Hopefully whatever replaces it looks good.

You don't normally remove a tree for the fun of it, especially one that big. A fair bit of money to do that, it was probably dying or causing structural damage.

Heres a slightly better mock up of my idea, obviously the right side would have to be done as well to keep it symmetrical. I don’t it would cost too much to implement and I think it makes a big difference.

Even Universal doesn’t try to hide the whole show building, it’s all about perspective. Perhaps they could continue the Stonework half-way up the soundstage, and incorporate the pillars that hold the posters as part of the castle, and paint the top half “sky blue”.

Meanwhile at a theme park

err.... you're on a movie set?

Both of you have thoughts which are wrong, however you are welcome to continue to be wrong. Have a blissful day!

Building rides for real life theme parks isn't like RollerCoaster Tycoon in that it either builds and works or you get a red error dialog box. Every single major roller-coaster, including those that are replicated over and over again (like Boomerangs or SLC's) are still unique installations that are built to the theme park's unique set of requirements as well as local, state and federal engineering/safety standards. If a theme park put a tender out for a roller-coaster, Gerstlauer aren't going to go "sorry, we have this model we'd love to sell you but like RollerCoaster Tycoon there's just not enough green squares" they're going to go "oh yeah, we can modify x, y & z to suit and it'll cost this." They're not like cars and they're not a smartphones - they're as customisable as houses. Adding to this - it's 10000000% proven that really good roller-coasters are the best thing theme parks can buy in terms of ROI. Adventure World proved this. Many, many other parks proved this. Parks like Luna Park & Sea World in particular need to stop building middle of the road chaff and build something worth visiting for.

In other news, something @pushbutton may consider to relocate to New South Wales... (one can hope) https://sydneysentinel.com/2017/04/11/sydney-light-rail-to-be-demolished-monorail-to-return/ Plans for a 500km monorail...

in a world of movies, where much of the themeing is soundstages, i really don't mind that the castle seems like just a facade, with plain walls beside. you don't theme something if it's not in the shot!

They need to do something because the tree did hide a very unattractive wall.

AlexB raised the point about a named cast being unusual for the show, and discussion turned towards understudies. I hope to go on a Mark Mitchell night - good to see him doing "coupla days" 😂

It's superb themeing, but the lack of it at the Gold Coast parks is one of the reasons it's so cheap to get in. There has to be a balance, and I'm glad I can afford to go to several good parks whenever I want. Good, not quite world class, but that's ok by me.

I got it, if it's any consolation. 😁 As AlexB said, 1x 7yr old (who talks too much and too loudly) and 1x 15 month old (who can't sit still).

Hmm yeah you are right mate. Interesting. One wonders if this was removed when the issues with the DA process and compliance reared their head not long after this was first put forward in January? I have a feeling that LPS may revisit this plan at some point.... Yeah I agree 100%. The Tumblebug space would be best utilised with another coaster. Its possible, with some alterations to the site, that a Maurer SC2000 could fit here. It all depends on how imaginative they can be with the site- ie does part of the coaster structure sit over the slab etc. I agree that utilising Big Dippers facade for a coaster makes much more sense. It will be interesting to see that if they do put a coaster here, WILL they name it Big Dipper? Personally, I would like it to be named the Wild Cat ( after the former Schwarzopf coaster from the 70"s) . I think that would be a good selling point to have the Wild Mouse and the Wild cat facing off against each other across the Midway. Ah yes given that data you are correct on that it would be difficult to fit in to either space. The removal of the Helix would definitely accommodate the width, its the length that's the main issue. I think that working with Gerstlauer on a custom layout would work in the space behind Coney and even the possibility of moving the kids rides and running the length of Maloney's Corner from the start of Lavender Green could be a possibility. Good stuff. Still no sources on this?? Just curious.

they need to put the castle brick work on the whole outside of the building because it now just looks stupid!

Or you could keep your mouth shut and increase your profits with the same pricing...

Thank god they’ve updated the website, so much better. And that use of projection mapping looking incredible

So cruel!

@Jdude95 please tell me, how do you build without a frame? You could save my clients millions.

The large tree to the left of the Scooby Doo castle has been removed. Photo credit: Instagram user lukey_boy_90

Yes, Superintendent Chalmers.

The show is remaining, but until November 30 it will only be showing 3 times a day (12, 2:30 and 3:30)