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You only have to look at Shanghai Pirates to see what’s next... the use of various technical effect mediums to enhance a physical ride experience. Universal are pushing the limits of technology and honestly the results suck! There is nothing immersive about being parked in front of a projection with 3D glasses no matter how clever. An amazing automated, animatronic experience in a practical set will always be far superior to any techno gadgetry. The technological development is in the delivery of audiences through that environment and the realism and reliability of those ‘sets’ IMO

There’s actually a Sally ride (Tutankhamun) that unlocks a hidden ride path depending on score so it is completely doable and a very cool idea.

The SDA Christmas Party was held at Movie World last night. I had a friend there, she sent me this photo from inside.

Hopefully practical sets.

Technology timeline: Before 1000's - Cinema (Began as Chinese 'trotting horse lamps' and over time, evolved to the cinema we know today) 1910's - 3D 1940's - Hologram (Began in usage of electron microscopes) 1960's - Virtual reality & projection mapping 1970's - IMAX 1980's - 4D (This includes 7D) Most 'new' theme park technology has been around for a while - they've just improved over time or gone through different periods of popularity. The ones between 1960 & 1990 were all introduced to the world in a theme park or it's predecessors. The ones prior to 1960 weren't originally created for theme parks or their predecessors but were later introduced in theme parks. Based on what I wrote above, it seems likely that most future theme park technology will be introduced in a theme park-like environment first anyway. But in terms of what could change theme parks next, this article released this month in IAAPA's Funworld Magazine, details future technological changes in theme parks (such as projection mapping, which is gaining attention with Australian theme park enthusiasts due to it's introduction in Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster: Next Generation). The article focuses on 3 technologies: Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) - 1840's (Began as incendiary balloons but over time, evolved to the 'drones' we know today) Projection mapping - 1960's Fireworks - 800's (Also very likely had it's debut in a predecessor of theme parks) Probably the most 'new' implementation of technology in the article is the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in Puy du Fou's Cinéscénie: Unmanned aerial vehicles have already been used for entertainment in Australia but not in theme parks (yet) except for marketing purposes: You can imagine a show similar to the one above at night time theme park experiences such as Park After Dark or Carnivale but using the Cinéscénie example, imagine the possibilities of unmanned aerial vehicles at night-time theme park events such as Fright Nights & White Christmas! It would utilize the theme park's airspace for more than just fireworks and flying foxes. For a DC Comics/MW example, imagine the night the Bat-signal appears seemingly above Arkham Asylum: Shock Therapy for the 1st time.

I can’t tell from any of the pictures but has anything been changed or updated in the queue room.

I was at the SDA party last night, I can't tell you how tempted I was to jump the temporary barrier. There was even a table there to launch myself over it.

Next level ride idea - that likely only Disney could pull off. Mine cart/wild mouse style ride, crossed with a Midway Mania style interactive shooter that has altered sequences and ride courses based on outcomes. Ie. Using SDSC as a base layout for illustration purposes. Cart would go through the initial section with a few stops for theme relevant interactive shooting elements. Based on the score received to this point determines which level you move up to in the elevator - there would be 2 completely different track courses and experiences based on your score to that point, You could even have a third level and track which requires a “perfect” score to reach. Almost like a “choose your own adventure” ride. Ultimate in interactivity, would encourage repeat riding like no other ride has in the past.

May seem a small deal but if this is the actual ride. I willbw pissed if they don’t at least get a different colored canopy. For Sea World the generic rainbow look is just wrong and makes it look more cheap. Should be some different shades of blue or something. Small detail but would greatly improve the aesthetic.

I think they need to decide if they want to be fully immersive like Universal attractions are, or if they want to hold onto the Movie Studio identity and let it look like a sound stage.

Wipeout experienced problems all day before 4 maintenace people came to work on it. New signage RIP is still untouched These slides are still in terrible condition Sky Voyager Update This kids ride is back together after being deconstructed TOT 2 Test Run

Noticed a new TV commercial this afternoon advertising the Village Roadshow Passes which mentioned a new Aquaman Exhibition coming to Movie World in December. I wonder if it will be a studio soundstage tour, similar to the Narnia exhibition, or whether it will be housed somewhere in the park itself. from the website: Dive into the underwater world of Aquaman this December! Go behind the scenes of the block buster motion picture then explore amazingly crafted set pieces and beautifully elaborate props that brought the film to life! The Aquaman Exhibition is coming soon exclusively to Warner Bros. Movie World for the very first time.

It's set up inside the old loony toons stage show, sound stage. I'm assuming the entrance will either be in the Doomsday Precinct or down closer to WWF where the regular entrance is when it's used as a maze for FN.

Sure you didn't get angry during your visit and rip the roofs off the logs?

I didn't notice anything. The only change was the barrier, polls and chain removed and it was brighter in there.

Anyone with any background in fair rides know how much something like that would cost the park say per week or month to have permanently on site?

You can the shadow of the roof on the girls head.

Something like Mystic Manor at HKDL is great! Great use of technology and practical theming.

Can confirm that the ride coming to SW will indeed be Joylands Space Jam, asked a worker at the Fisher's Ghost Festival in NSW today and he said it would be going to Seaworld. Doubt the ride will be getting a repaint or a different coloured canopy, it's a travelling model owned by a travelling company, and they won't just change a fundamental part of the ride (including replacing light bulbs, etc.) to suit a park that they'll be situated in for a few months at best.

Based off this Instagram post, they’ve got rid of them

I've had a similar idea myself but not necessarily with shooter elements. It could be just somewhat random (although not completely so you could still have a "special" section that you have to be lucky to see). If any park introduces a variable ride such as these it will be a massive drawcard, as it would be unlike any other theme park attraction in the world (to my knowledge). Imagine a Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory ride where you are one of the golden ticket winners, but only if you are Charlie do you finish up on the Great Glass Elevator part!

Now that's something I would ride the hell out of.

Just watched a video of Shanghai Pirates, which I saw previously about a year ago. It's a good example of how animatronics and technological effects can work together to produce a brilliant ride. djrappa, I was basically agreeing with your last post, not arguing!

Did you read what I posted? maybe try reading it again

I'd say both physical sets and technology should be used to complement each other. A ride with only one or the other is probably unlikely to be very good.

Shame the tree went. The landscaping of the park used to be beautiful back in the day and you could tell it had a lot of care. Be nice if they could stretch the budget to bring in a new mature tree to replace.

NA! Work harder! I've been thinking. To keep up with Villages infringements, maybe Dreamworld should actually hire a temporary ghost train ride for Christmas. They can call it the "Booby-do Wookey Coaster"! The average Movie World customer would never know the difference, surely!

@Snowman244081 I just had a look, since it’s at night, I’d say it was a private event held in the castle, but the ride itself wouldn’t have operated

7 News did an article promoting the new SW ride last night but instead of showing footage of the actual version they are getting, they showed footage of that giant 6 Flags Texas one instead, saying that it will be a similar ride. Hmmm..

Hopefully less corners being cut.

Anyone who gets a portable fairground spin 'n' spew confused with an immersive flight simulator in an extensively rebuilt building obviously has very little appreciation for what theme parks are all about! I'm not just saying they're not enthusiasts, but they don't even have a low level of interest in enjoying a visit to a theme park. There's just no contest! It's like Dreamworld opening a ghost train from the EKKA and trying to pass it off as similar to the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster when it reopens.

So what ride is everyone looking forward to this summer? SkyFlyer or SkyVoyager? 😜 I wonder how many people will forget which ride name relates to which Gold Coast theme park and/or what ride type. It makes me wonder if VRTP just tried to make SW's new ride as similar to DW's new ride as possible without actually being the same ride. Maybe also Wet 'n' Wild Gold Coast will get an expansion with a revamped Calypso Beach and/or Whirlpool and/or Giant Wave Pool and MW a new dark ride?😉 Strange how the joke I made a fortnight ago nearly became true:

Which is literally the nicest thing that can be said about it; it's at least something. I'll also say the 120cm height requirement is reasonable too, but yeah placement is horrible it's uninspired, cheap, and to be honest, just lazy.

Meanwhile at a theme park

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

I have started to make a remake of The Big Dipper that used to be at Luna Park Sydney. I know that LPM also had a Big Dipper, and since it had the same layout, I am using photos from both parks to make the coaster. These are images of it so far, and if you have any suggestions, please tell me. I want to try to see what the ride was like. I will also work on the entrance and garden at the beginning once the layout is complete.

Dreamworld has finally come into terms to remove cages from the ride

Its a pretty dumb move to delay handing over docs. They might've stood a chance of having it almost over now but now it'll drag on into and affect peak trading. No one is going to plan a theme park trip or buy theme park tickets before Christmas now. That shit doesn't just affect them either, that's a drag on the industry, so good going there.