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Since its debut in 2002, the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster at Warner Bros. Movie World has been a fan favourite for thrill-seekers and Scooby-Doo enthusiasts alike. With its unique combination of dark ride elements, immersive Scooby-Doo theming, and wild twists, the ride has provided a spooky yet exhilarating experience for over two decades. Following its temporary closure in 2023, our team have been undertaking a major retrofit of the beloved coaster, ensuring it continues to thrill fans for years to come. Let’s dive into the scope of these exciting changes and what it means for our guests. Scooby Doo animatronic. Internal queue of Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster. The Retrofit: Preparing for the Future The current retrofit is an ambitious project that builds on the original design to improve capacity, and the overall ride experience. Improved Capacity and Operation Prior to the refurbishment, the ride operated with 14 vehicles, but the retrofit will increase this to 16. By optimizing vehicle dispatch and removing a train stopper at the final brake zone, the operation will run more efficiently, reducing wait times and ensuring more guests can experience the ride each day. Refurbished Demon to be installed in a new location. Demon hiding within the rock walls. Station Enhancements Guests will notice new higher entrance gates, raised to 1.2 metres which, paired with upgraded handrails, provide a more streamlined loading process. The attraction will also feature a tester seat at the queue’s entrance—similar to the DC Rivals HyperCoaster—allowing guests to check if they meet the rider's requirements before boarding. Concept of the new and improved load gates. The new load gates arrived on site. The Ride Experience: Keeping the Magic Alive While much of the mechanical and structural upgrades won’t be visible to guests, they play a crucial role in ensuring the ride operates smoother and more reliably. Mechanical brakes are being replaced with advanced switchable magnetic brakes, offering better control and a smoother ride. The show doors, which separate sections of the dark ride, will be integrated into the ride’s new control system to enhance the theming and storytelling elements. The reinstallation of the showdoors into the dark ride section. New showdoors within the dark ride section. Ride Vehicle Upgrades Mack Rides has designed entirely new vehicles for the coaster, with reinforced frames and updated safety features. The new seat frames and chassis parts, including axles and wheels, are designed to improve ride quality and durability. Additionally, new restraint systems will feature handle grips on the lap bar to enhance guest experience. The iconic Spooky Jester will remain as the main feature on the ride vehicle. The new vehicles will also feature an RFID system to track cycles, providing more precise monitoring and ensuring that the ride continues to operate safely and efficiently. Mack Rides crates with Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster components. Mack Rides logo and concept of new ride vehicle frame. The Track and Structural Upgrades Key parts of the track will receive upgrades, including new support structures and reinforced sections for the iconic backward dip. The use of larger bolts and additional support structures will extend the life of the ride, reducing vibrations and wear over time. Tech Services working on the Highzone area of Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster. Turntable stripped back to orginal look with new features to be installed. A New Control System Perhaps one of the most significant upgrades is the complete overhaul of the ride’s control system. The new system integrates the latest safety and operational technologies, from magnetic brakes to sensor-based monitoring. Not only will the ride function more efficiently, but it will also trigger show elements more precisely, enhancing the storytelling and immersion throughout the dark ride section. Crate of new magentic brakes to be installed. Magnetic brakes to provide a smoother ride experience. What’s Next? As the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster undergoes its transformation, fans can look forward to a ride that feels familiar yet new. The spooky mystery-solving theme will remain intact, but with smoother operations, and updated theming elements, this classic will be retrofitted for a new generation of riders. Plus, several new spooks that will await you around the corners! Warner Bros. Movie World’s commitment to preserving the magic while enhancing guest experience ensures that the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster will continue to delight fans for years to come.

One of those issues has already been addressed: The other one (elevator screens) seems to be against what they’ve shown they’re wanting to do with this redo (replacing the mirror lighting ‘effect’ on the turntable with something new, adding back show doors & enhancing/including more physical set pieces), but they could’ve been fine if done better IMO.

Ridiculous elevator screens and off timed animations need a full overhaul

Seems decent progress is being made. Up till now it's felt like they just shelved it whilst they were spending money on the Wizard of Oz precinct.

Wouldn’t think so. barrier fence at the end of the Main Street shops and another at kickback cove and there is a direct exit route straight to the carpark for heavy vehicles. Just means those on Main Street wanting to head to Gold Coaster and shockwave have to go via Dreamland

It’s these ridiculous comments that are nonsensical. DW has the biggest range of rides, and more importantly - operational rides - of any theme park on the GC. If they are a half day park; then the others are 1/4 days being dragged out to full days by intentionally poor operations.