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It is amazing to have true competition back between the parks. However, in my non-expert opinion of someone who hasn't step foot in either new land, Dreamworld takes the prize for the best themed land.

Rivertown has soft opened. Not sure if the rides are yet available to guests, but you can walk under the archway and the store is open

Jungle Rush opened for technical rehearsals and is now taking guests.

Fencing aside… Staff are getting the chance to ride Jungle Rush today.

I don't think this has been shared. Not sure if it breaks any laws but an interesting look nonetheless.

Just a couple of random ones my son took.

Just stay home.

Glad to see they worked fast to get it open, who knew Rivertown would have a soft open before WoO? There are a few more bits and pieces but I am sure they can get them in before Boxing Day. The only thing I don't like about the area is how the Rivertown store is just brown instead of the temple like features of the land, hopefully they can eventually fix it up if they retheme Motocoaster.

It's currently doing the same layout, starting forwards or backwards, with the next cycle being the opposite. The train switches directions on the turntable. It's hard to put into words but the queue's amazing. All practical, no screens whatsoever. No animatronics. The station is less impressive, but still the best at Dreamworld by default. I'm editing my footage now for a video! The turntable room is basically a Roller Coaster version of this effect from the Disneyland Indiana Jones Ride. I don't think the effects were complete yet, but the theming and audio in there was awesome. The rest of Rivertown was also fantastic. Murrissippi Motors looks great! There's some awesome audio effects and theming in the turntable room, but the other indoor scenes were quite bright and not hugely themed. May be a soft opening thing. I didn't notice anything about the queue AC to be honest haha, but the turntable room wasn't hot like some people were worrying.

I've heard from a few people they're aiming for Friday, with a possible soft opening before hand. Also, the models have been uncovered!

I got two rides on it! It's great, very smooth, very unique and the indoor queue is the best in the country by far. Think Leviathan's station, but it's the whole queue. No screens!

Ogre has video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36qklnFnfWs

I’m a Wizard of Oz fan, and have seen Wicked on stage countless times. I have been far more excited for Rivertown from the start though, a custom layout family coaster with high theming on/off ride wins not to mention a highly themed restaurant, Dreamworld already was miles ahead of VRTP in terms of F/B and Guest Experience regardless. Will of course reserve full judgment until I have experienced both but Rivertown for me from everything released so far looks like the clear winner. Im sure Oz will look fantastic upon opening too, but I have no confidence in VRTP being willing to maintain this standard years down the track.

No one really gives a fuck bro. This looks likes its going to be the best themed area at one of our parks since WWF opened. You need a new hobby.

Looks fantastic so far! Amazing to see a soft opening before Christmas when all of the experts here were adamant the park would struggle to make Australia Day…

God damn those models are schmick! I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again… GC Theme Parks are really upping the ante! Both deserve huge props for the standard they’re setting. Let’s hope they maintain it and continue to develop to this standard moving forward

@Troy81MM queue times after boxing day, has me worried enough to try my luck before the official opening.

Wow. Just got off Jungle Rush. It was awesome. A little bit dizzy but it was fun IMG_3593.mov

No guests riding yet. Staff are riding Murrissippi Motors. Jungle Rush is going around empty.

Great work DW team.

Cmon courier mail… bullshit reporting again. spinning the narrative. Greg announced they were putting an end to human and tiger contact back when he announced jungle rush in 2022. This wasn’t a move made after a handler was attacked.

Side note, massive shout out to the entire construction and Dreamworld team who are working around the clock in all conditions to get Rivertown complete before the end of the year. What you are creating looks to be setting a new Australian theme park standard for immersion and story telling.