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Another Head of Maintenance.

First day on the job: “this Wipeout thing is a piece of shit. Close it”.

Qld Workplace Health & Safety Officer?

Their real estate agent maybe?

Give him some time mate, it’s his first day....

When I posted the above 2 days ago I was questioned about it as if I was making it up.

Hot wheels side winder now back in operation

It could possibly be Guy Diamond the glitter farting Troll

I've been a long-time band wagoneer for a RMC Hybrid at Dreamworld using space from Blue Lagoon and Gold Rush. A ride such as Vekoma's Lech to replace Viper at Sea World. I wouldn't mind a Raptor replacing Arkham Asylum.

Apologies if this has been a topic before, but thought It would be really interesting to talk about. Also keep in mind theming and naming too for the attraction you would wish. Mine would be: MOVIEWORLD: A Wonder-Woman themed RMC Raptor coaster, like the coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. "Wonder-Woman's Lasso" Remove the JL attraction and use the space for something else, create a highly detailed indoor Justice League coaster dark ride coaster, preferably similar in layout to Revenge of the Mummy. "Justice League: The Invasion" (could be inspired by the old attraction) LUNA PARK SYD: Compact Eurofighter coaster with a carnival/circus theme could be really cool. I imagine a bright yellow or bright red track. "Carnivale" Would be excited to know your ideas!

The Disney Dish Podcast has done a 2 part podcast delving into the history and story of Disneyland Australia. Would highly recommend a listen, it's a fascinating story! Link to part 1: https://disneydish.bandcamp.com/track/unbuilt-disney-disneyland-australia-part-1 Link to part 2: https://disneydish.bandcamp.com/track/unbuilt-disney-disneyland-australia-part-2 I've listened to this podcast on and off. They have a really good backlog of episodes to choose from. The podcast mainly covers insider knowledge, history and reviews of the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Universal Parks all around the world.

Solid bump I know, but seems to the most relevant place to post this article from the Bulletin today... Gold Coast theme parks: 1998 deal for Gold Coast Disneyland dumped over $845m disagreement MARCH 08, 2019 IT took 21 years of work but entertainment giant Disney was finally keen go build its own Disneyworld on the Gold Coast. But it all went wrong and the plan fell apart. The prospect of a Gold Coast Disneyland was back in the news this week on the back of the State Government announcing it would push ahead with creating a global tourism hub. The Gold Coast nearly had its own Disneyland Leading Coast businessman Tony Cochrane, who will be part of a Gold Coast Tourism Advisory Panel, told Toursim Minister Kate Jones the tender process could lead to an entertainment giant like Disneylandpitching a project without a casino component. “I think our view will be let’s bring everything forward. Let’s look at everything. We shouldn’t rule anything out or anything in at this early stage,’’ Mr Cochrane said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the Coast. Let’s see what they’re going to propose and where.” His comments came 21 years after the Coast came close to securing Disney, only to lose the deal in an argument over nearly $1 billion. The push to secure Disneyland for a site at Coomera first began in 1977 when the Southport-based Star Land Company began trying to woo the American company. How Gold Coast Disney would have looked. But it was not until early 1998 that things got serious when the State Government got involved. Gold Coast-based Sport Minister Mr Mick Vievers visited Disneyland in late 1997 with former Expo chairman Sir Llew Edwards, fuelling speculation that the Government was negotiating a deal with Disney Corporation to set up shop in Queensland. Talk initially centred on Bribie Island but attention soon turned to the Gold Coast and the Star land. An early concept image Initially led by the Borbidge Government and continued by Labor after it won that year’s election, taxpayers ultimately stumped up around $2 million. Operating under the working title of ‘Starland’, former premier Wayne Goss was brought in to lead the charge and was sent to the US by the Government to negotiate with the Walt Disney company. There was strong support from the Gold Coast City Council’s Cr Jan Grew. An overview of the Disney site at Coomera. Less than two months after taking office, Premier Peter Beattie wrote to Disney saying he wanted an answer on whether the project would go ahead by September 1998. Disney responded that month saying it would require millions of dollars in support to make the theme park viable. “For a Disney project to be feasible, it would require direct government support including land, infrastructure, tax incentives and capital dollars for construction costs of the theme park of at least $US300 million to $US500 million, most likely toward the upper end of this range,” the company said. Former Premier Wayne Goss Picture: Nathan Richter A month later, Mr Beattie wrote to the Disney organisation seeking a clear indication by the end of September as to whether the Starland project had sufficient support for a full financial feasibility study to proceed. But Disney hit back claiming the “economics” were “difficult”. “At this time, we do not have sufficient confidence that the project will receive enough financial support for it to be feasible, and therefore, do not wish to risk creating false expectations either among the public, government leaders or Star Land Company. Premier Peter Beattie in 1998. “Therefore, unless your government is willing to commit to this type of funding, we don’t believe that probabilities warrant further time and energy being spent …’’ The Premier then wrote to Star Land chairman Dr J. Carmichael that the Government appreciated the substantial effort and commitment by the company to the development of the project. “In the circumstances, I advise that the Queensland Government is not prepared to provide any further funding to the Star Land Company for the Starland project,’’ he said.

An RMC of some form and a Wing Rider or Flyer would make me pretty right in the coaster department. I also want some form of motion base dark ride.

It has now been removed from the website as well as any references to the big 9.😢

@Baconjack I believe there is one more version of the ride in Mexico

Rode today. Still no changes. But as mentioned before, they’re playing the movie in the queue now. It’s about time...

Surveyor, in preparation for the future huge housing development from Beatie Road to Foxwell Road 🤡

Literally, the only thing I'm giving Dreamworld a nod to is actually announcing the ride's closure, rather than going into months/years of maintenance/SBNO. Ironically, the only time I've wanted a shaded structure in that area was to watch people on Wipeout.

It's the dippin dots guy! He's coming back!

Finally, someone is listening to my Tripadvisor reviews!

Someone who knows how to run a successful theme park?

So sad to see it go, but we all knew it was coming I agree with @Glubbo, rather than a plain boring area. It would be cool to keep the queue and operations huts, and maybe even add the surfboards somewhere, and if they can, the wave as well

Gee thanks DW, a shaded space is exactly what I’ve been asking for for years. Don’t worry about replacing wipeout, I’m sure every guest would prefer a shaded space over a new ride. (sad to see it go, especially since it was not long ago when it got that spiffy makeover)

Biggest load of crock I have ever heard. The ride has needed to go for years, but to make it out like there is this undeniable request from visitors for additionally shaded seating “near major rides” is ridiculous. The biggest undercover seated area in the park is a 30 second walk away, and there is further shaded seating in front of Flowrider. the park can’t attract enough to people to fill the existing bloody seats they have. I would argue not a single person has requested a “chill out zone”. There has been something major wrong with it for years. As is general standard when someone without “runs on the board” announces aomething as fact without much detail in how/why they have this information

What were you doing in 1993? It was a big year for Dreamworld as it was the year that one of our much-loved thrill rides WipeOut opened. WipeOut is the oldest of Dreamworld’s collection of thrill rides and after a little over 25 years of service it is time for WipeOut to retire. Although WipeOut will be going into retirement, Dreamworld still has more than 40 rides, slides and attractions including thrill rides Hot Wheels Sidewinder, Tower of Terror II, Giant Drop, Buzzsaw, The Claw, Pandamonium and Tailspin. There are also many new and old family-friendly rides, a water park, LEGO store, one of Australia’s largest collections of native animals, a world-class tiger conservation precinct and a celebration of Indigenous culture and history, making Dreamworld Australia’s largest and most diverse theme park. Following a significant amount of feedback from loyal guests, Dreamworld has decided to convert the area currently occupied by WipeOut into a ‘chill space’ featuring shading and seating. Dreamworld CEO, John Osborne said, “during the long hot summer we received regular feedback from our guests that they would like more shaded areas and comfortable seating in close proximity to our dining areas and major rides. “The retirement of WipeOut presents a great opportunity to provide such an area in a very convenient and central location,” he added. “We continue to look at opportunities for further investment into the park, and have some exciting news to announce next week, as well as the opening of our world-class flying theatre Sky Voyager coming soon.” Thank you to our millions of guests who have taken on the challenge of flipping, spinning, twisting and tumbling on WipeOut since it opened in December 1993. Share your WipeOut memories on Instagram using #wipeoutmemories to farewell this old favourite. Vintage cars is now shit. Log Ride is now shit. Train is now shit. Replacing Wipeout with shaded seating is another slap in the face for DW guest.

No progress on the slides removal, just construction fencing

This wall is now down, just the alleyway to go

Oh just in time on February 36th!

The billboard has been updated again, and the long strip under the main sign now says Coming Soon

DW is doing away with all ride operators and pilots will now be giving the role to operate the rides. So, pilots are my guess.

Surprised they have a date rather than 'in the coming weeks'...

The only problem with that theory is that Paul Callander not only remains but was promoted to second in charge last year despite having his fingerprints all over the company's insurance, compliance and other safety related aspects for many years.

In regards to your ‘bullshit meter’. Not sure if you are referring to and questioning the facts of my post above that mentioned about the department managers at DW including DW engineering department or if you were referring to Dreamworld’s decision making when awarding management positions to what seems to some as unsuitable candidates. If it is referring to the facts of my post then I am more than happy to revert back to just reading the forums. Was hoping that my contributions would add to the conversation and be beneficial for all passionate theme park enthusiasts.

I honestly think it has a lot of life left in it, it just needs the TLC it deserves. Shame LPS aren't giving the Spider any love whatsoever, its a crime to see a Break Dance in that kind of condition, because if anyone here has ridden one in Europe, you'll realise why they really are the most successful machine in Europe, the atmosphere is something i've never EVER experienced on a travelling ride, especially not in Australia.

I work for a former aircraft engineer. He may not have a degree, and be a bit of a larrikin, but I'd trust him to fix my plane or manage ride maintenance. They take their safety very seriously. He was one of the team that repaired the overshot Qantas jet years back (the repair that cost more than a new plane, to preserve their safety rating). I'll ask him if he knows this guy.

Ben's work history seems to be exactly what Dreamworld needs right now. He's had a lot of very impressive roles that I think will solidify him as a valuable asset in the Dreamworld team.

You build a new overflow car park so that you can develop your current overflow car park

I get what you're saying but i bet there wouldn't be a lot of them around with also the experience to manage a team of that size. I think this is a good step in the right direction. Someone in this position shouldn't be doing the day to day work as they will be doing as they said in the presser, managing the team and overseeing the maintenance activities and reviewing recommendations from his staff. Obviously he will need to be trained in each ride so he can understand. With this type of position at the end of the day you're looking at 2 skills, engineer and people management, he apparently has both but his engineering needs to be refined a bit further. Just my opinion. I get DW does some dumb stuff but this one to me doesn't seem like a terrible decision.

Showtime FX have shared a video, and you can see they are constructing something on the island for the show. Good to finally see they are making good use of it instead of trying to sell cars

Does anyone else remember going to a Nightmare party at Wonderland, hosted by this guy on a big screen?

It seems to be jealousy that you got to rub shoulders with The Bat. New headgear inspired by watermelon man.

The new Batman at MW is looking great 😂 (Photo TPSN)

Well this is very sad.

The way they’re going they should switch to a pay-per-ride model, that’s how baby parks tend to work best IMO.

The Grim Reaper? (haven't seen much of him since the 1980's AIDS campaign ads!!)

@Archer is correct regarding Wipeout, last I heard it was being decommissioned.

Dreamworld appoints aviation expert as engineering boss; Sky Voyager remains grounded Dreamworld have announced the appointment of a new boss of the theme park's engineering division that has never worked in a theme park and holds no professional engineering qualifications. Click here to continue reading

The Wipeout will be permanently removed before the end of this year and Dreamworld have already planned to fill in the area, that doesn’t include a ride.

Genuine experiment - thumbs up if you know both things, fountain if you don't. I've got a theory that everyone on the forums knows