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We're definitely still a few years out on any replacement for Arkham. There were a lot of internal talks (it reached pretty much every department's management levels so I'm going to hazard a guess they were pretty solid or final) of Arkhams replacement early-mid last year, so 2022 or beyond sounds reasonable. During the announcement of Rivals, management made clear to staff that they had the mindset of moving the next few major additions away from DC branding, so hopefully that desire has remained. Sea World expansion will be completed first, alongside a new slide for Wet 'n' Wild (assuming that's still going ahead) before anything substantial happens at Movie World again though. I seriously hope they agree with Gazza and there's plans to move the Batman statue to Batwing. Have it positioned on top of the JL show stage overlooking Batwing or something. Add this to the dream category though; what about a Wooden or Hybrid coaster that acts as a barrier between MW and the Studios. Would then also act as a border for that non-DC themed area that bridges the gaps between West, Scooby and Superman.

The Arkham area looks great and clearly kept in good condition, and the emptiness does fit the theme. But I also feel that the area could be used for so much more and not be so empty and depressing. I honestly think Arkham closing is going to be a blessing in the long run. Never liked the actual ride anyway.

5pm this arvo 2 more containers arrived.

Cranes working in the carpark https://www.facebook.com/105756824486321/posts/220352133026789/?vh=e&d=n

When I drove past at about 4pm there were 4-5 new containers onsite being unloaded.

@Slick it is indeed

Mack have really pushed themselves into a more affordable, premium market. They used to be known for their spinning and wild mouse coasters until they suddenly expanded their focus to hypercoasters, exciting detailed layouts and launches. Now they are almost like that great mix of Intamin and Vekoma.

I’d say most likely it’s already been planned and ordered and we’ll see work at least start next year. Possibly 2022 opening because Covid.

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I realise it's fun and amazing to have a "cool coaster" at "the country's biggest waterpark" and for a time it was a real cool novelty to one-up WhiteWater World with... but I think those days are over. Wet 'n' Wild and WhiteWater World's story plays out in the opposite direction to Dreamworld & Movie World in that one was known for quantity and one was known for quality and now one does both while the other does neither. Inside of that equation, Surfrider does nothing to drive gate for Wet 'n' Wild but at Sea World it sure as hell would. For the money they'd pay to move it, it seems like a no brainer. If you do that, combine it the other three new rides coming AND maybe even revived the log-ride somehow - that's a bloody great day out for anyone at any age. Combined with the animal offerings and the kids area, Sea World's offering line-up for families in particular would best Dreamworld. Also could you imagine seeing that from the broadwater?

I gotta say, if most of the track is gone off-site for work, just keep going and install it next to jet rescue.

Hopefully the Batman ends up in the theming for Batwing.

If MW are thinking about replacing it, it has to be a B&M. Australian coaster fans have wanted one for years and now is the perfect opportunity. Better yet, make it a flyer themed to Batman and add an updated VR experience just like what they did previously