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I’m only against criticisms that are unjustified and emotionally driven. If people don’t want a half closed park then don’t visit until it’s fully open. For you that’s no different than if it remained closed until ready for everything to open. But for people who would like to visit with at least some things available they can now do so. Why is it bad for Village to half open, but it’s fine for Dreamworld to not open at all? I don’t get it. I’ll never get the idea of going somewhere you don’t like and then complaining about how much you don’t like it. As for maintenance. Ride maintenance requires people to work closely together in groups. For much of the closure this wouldn’t have been possible so people can forget the idea that all the maintenance has been done over this time and everything is ready to rock now. There would be a large backlog.

Because not everybody is as informed as we are. When the average guest sees that Movie World or Sea World has reopened after a few months of closures then they're going to expect everything to opened and ready to go. VRTP has only mentioned that parks will be at 50% capacity but have mentioned zilch about what will actually be open within the parks other than 'social distancing will be required'. The problem that arises from this is that many of us have season passes and once Sea World reopens next week I can guarantee that the passes will start ticking over again. Though if you're not feeling safe or don't feel value in going; too bad so sad. You're still paying for it whether you like it or not because technically the parks are open and you can go. It's like being charged for a gym membership but not being allowed to use any equipment though you're more welcome to wander the building. Also they're not going be generous and provide discounted day passes so imagine the poor sod that buys a one day pass to Movie World when it reopens and gets to enjoy a handful of attractions for the same price as they could have pre-COVID. If Dreamworld isn't opened then they aren't charging anybody for an inferior product by having half the park closed and nobody is out of pocket because their season pass isn't being wasted.

I think a lot of people are unable to see what is happening due to their bias for one company or another and that's really sad. DW not being able to organise a reopening date and VRTP having rides closed when they reopen isn't the same thing, and I think should be discussed separately. It's also really hard when someone has combined them not to respond as if it's a joint issue when it really isn't. I think having a heap of rides closed is less than ideal and will negatively impact guest experience. I ALSO think Ardent haven't got their shit together with reopening DW (or much else really). There are realities that you can point to with closures at Village (not just cynical ones too). If DW reopens with multiple rides closed I will make the same observations that I made with Village that guests will be dissapointed. I might not blame them or be mad at them, but I'd make the observation that it's a bit shit. Also this thing of removing a ride from the website quietly and then not having it on the maintenance page is shit too. I'm looking at you Log ride and Monorail and dodgems.

Ok that’s fine, ardent did the same thing by cutting costs to save money for the share holders which killed 4 people. But nah they have responsibilities to the share holders. So it’s fine. Just because they have responsibilities to share holders doesn’t mean they should reopen the parks without half their rides operating.

I think as Joz said there are a lot of opinions being formed out of assumptions. Its and assumption to think Dreamworld has a plan. Likewise it’s an assumption to decide they have no plan. Its also an assumption that Village will ‘charge’ from day one even though not everything is open. Being as all of these are just that, assumptions, I don’t think it’s sensible to form opinions, pro or con against the parks. Just want to make it clear that this is my issue in this thread. Not that I’m loving Village or Hating Dreamworld.

Because the forums are borked at the moment and I can't react. Let this serve as a reaction to your post. Also since I don't want to quote the whole text block. 👍❤️

From everything I have seen on Facebook the GP think cos the parks had all this extra time closed that all maintenance should be done and every ride should be open. (Not saying this is possible) But if that’s what the public are thinking when you don’t deliver your gonna have massive backlash and bad press. (Assuming the press are at the reopening) Personally I think Dreamworld win this one by taking time to make sure everything is good to go for opening, rather than rushing it.

You don't say!. I love how you really want to make me look stupid. Of course they are a public traded company. Google search can prove that to anyone. I don't think they purely wanted to open to "boost the local industry". Some of us know they wanted to reopen because it makes the sales transaction much easier. Sure pay the staff and that. But a park running at 50% and especially VRTP how they love to cut staffs hours all the time still wont make money atm. But a sale will make money. Got to look good, just like they did for Lionsgate and WnW China.

It’s almost like the theme park’s are owned by publicly traded companies that have responsibilities to shareholders...

You guys seem to be forgetting the sale of the company comes with a provision of a higher sale price if the parks are back open and people are back at work when the shareholders vote on the sale....

I totally understand the whole aspect of ensuring the workers have a job and money in the bank. But it seems a little odd. I thought they where conducting maintenance during this down time?.

So is Dreamworld hanging off a little longer a bad thing. Honestly seems like a smarter idea to open with all rides open. Rather than open a half closed park.

So GL, AA, Superman and WWF won't reopen when the park does, as well as no parade and less shows. Good luck guest services staff 🙂

I've been banging that drum for a couple years now. Storm's maintenance traditionally happens in February.

AA appears to be following the longstanding Village tradition of bungled ride closures. Sea World Monorail, you're next.

While I do agree that space will be ripe for the next major development at the park, and hopefully when they do, they'll incorporate pathways from WWF to Superman via scooby into the mix, but I disagree with the hate for SLCs. Sure, they have a reputation, but Arkham is by all accounts one of the better SLCs out there, especially with the newer train \ restraints. I do hope the old girl still has some life left. The park can't afford another major just yet, and losing Arkham will leave a large hole in the park's lineup.