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Why does he need to be attacked? If there's such an issue with his post (which there isn't), then just ignore it and move on. You don't need to bully him about it.

@Gold Coast Amusement Force My sincere apologies. My comment was misguided and rude. Tbh I actually had you confused with someone else which is entirely my fault for not paying enough attention, and you didn’t deserve my comment or reaction. I’ve retracted & deleted my comment, it remains in your quote box which is fine, I own the error and will be more careful & considerate moving forward.

I’d like to formerly apologise for expressing my viewpoint towards this photo.

After 30 odd years of being run on by two steam trains, the poorly designed, balanced and run tractor managed to fuck it up in a few years.

The one thing about the special effects attractions is that many special effects tend to need controlled circumstances - I feel like you'd need to enclose the arena to make that work - and that's probably a bit too far, considering Showstage and LTRR sheds are available. I've said it before - but I would love to see a USH special effects show put into showstage. I realise they've utilised it for Aquaman at the moment, but its so much more suited to a SFX style show.

Finally got to ride and HOLY SHITBALLS what an absolute Doggy's breakfast!! Wow seriously MW, way to go with this one! A pile of cash successfully wasted in taking the Park's best themed 'experience' ride and turned into a very poorly constructed joke. Was this Political Revenge of an outgoing Employee left in charge before being shown the door? After all the time closed and the loading area still hasnt been cleaned up. That Jester character has been sitting up there since the ride opened decades ago and shoulders are blackenned from dust. Same with the Chandeliers which are filthy - not "themeing" filthy, there is a difference. The "yikes! Monsters" Scooby at the first turn is back and as terrible animatronic as ever and automatic door into the ride still remains broken. Next, the two screens ahead right corner, other than rubbish animation, contrast is far too bright. The shape of the screens themselves being basic square shape with no attempt to blend with the environment. Seriously, what were they thinking? Lighting around the swinging blade scene (and all throughout the ride) is just too bright which shows everyrhing off too much. The ride should be dark and spooky. Animations throughout the Ghost train part of the ride moving too slowly and generally out of sync from the ride cars. Green screen effect is a good idea but as soon as the monsters appeared, we disappeared, turning into blackened shadows. It was probably too hard to do the Scrappy-doo scene in the lift with projection mapping so monitors were the choice. I get what they are trying to do here but again it was just so poorly done. A 4 year old riding would recognise them as TV screens. Not the case on the Hogwarts Express ride at Universal in Florida, so if executed properly it can be effective. Not sure what my expectations were for the mirror turntable room but my reaction (and all others around me) was... huh? No lights or smoke in the disco room as others have reported - just the runway lights along the 2 drops, which must have been expensive despite offering nothing to enhance the ride's experience! I like how the car stops for the mirror ball finale. Again, 2 square screens and shithouse animation, the ride is left finishing with a whimper rather than a bang. Just before pulling up at unload, howsabout putting the rider's photo up rather than more shithouse animation on a home TV sized monitor? I just don't understand the mess that has been made with this ride. No projection mapping anywhere (As promised) and a senseless over use of TV screens and ineffective lighting throughout. A complete waste of money given the same ride filled with little more than fog and pretty flashing lights would've be Infinitely better.

Sorry Evie but the tractor is the issue this time. The train is not closed because of the track being an issue. Yes the track has issues but it is “fine”.. Glad you agree though that the tractor is pile of junk!

Not my photo but a bit interesting

Just wait for the news channels to take this out of context and create a breaking news headline

QFES crews at one of their regular exercises at Movie World, simulating a roller coaster malfunctioning at its highest point. QFES Aerial Appliance Operators and Advanced Rescue Technicians worked alongside Movie World staff to successfully remove all people from the ride.

Well fine is a strong word. As fine as a tractor impersonating a train can be I guess? 🙃

No! steam is fine. Tractor is 💩.

...and the train...

Holy poop, well the tractor is certainly dead hey judging by that. Time for tractor reef, and maybe Dreamworld should focus on getting the steam train running again, or even the little Diesel engine they have so they can provide something to the guests. What a fail!

If car stunts are deemed 'too expensive' due to insurance etc, they could use that arena for a new version of something they used to do in one of the studios or theatres (long time ago and went to various attractions in each, so not sure which). An outdoor show about how various special effects in movies are made.

Agreed. I also have no problem with people just reporting it in a thread, so when it gets to be two months later and a ride is still closed daily it is clearly known when it started. If you don't like the thread don't read it and don't comment on every post. Simple.

i genuinely don't mind it

I just want to reiterate my support for this word being passed into the site dictionary (like SBNO)

What’s your secret mate? Can you tell us all how you’re living in the future like that? Last time I checked it’s still summer...

Can a mod please fix the typo in the thread title before some poor kid googles assylum?

Sometimes I get the feeling Dreamworld is not long for this world and it angers me. Sell the fucking park already instead of trying to find ways to turn it around by cutting opening hours. Your signs of struggle are incredibly obvious and it is also very clear Ardent should have tried to make efforts to sell the park while it was of reasonable value when they were selling off AMF Bowling last year. We'll be seeing a Defunctland or Abandoned episode on this park if you keep going down this path.

It’s not the tractor, it’s actually the track that’s the issue.

Well it’s now autumn and the website says opening this summer 😅😅 only 9 months to go