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I think perhaps you need to go back and re-read what I said. I like the seats. I agree they should face the screens. they could have fitted seats while retaining the baggage carousel, in my opinion. I just think the complete removal of theming is something we've called foul on in other attractions on the coast, and it would be hypocritical of us to applaud this move without at least noting that it came at a cost of theme reduction. the timber fencing is a darn sight better than the pool fencing we have at wild west. I think all our parks locally have shown a move to fencing off water attractions and I don't think we can get away from that - so styling it to suit the theme of the land is possibly the best we can ask for. I don't hate the current rivertown fence - though perhaps they could have missing planks dotted along that still retains 'pool safety' requirements while looking a bit more 'ramshackle'

So, are you saying you'd rather stand on the spot for 10 minutes, over taking a break, to sit down a bit & enjoy a calm moment of respite? Especially when most of a Theme Park day (at least in Australia) is spent on your feet -all while outside in the sultry QLD heat. The baggage carousel btw was only ever sat on by small children and replaced more times than worth counting. Just saying

It's really nice to see all the changes and upgrades that's happened across the park since December (Added seating and theming, audio fixes, jet washing etc.) I really hope this means someone is now in charge who actually cares about the place. The road runner stuff is pretty bad though and I do hope they get around to it next maintenance period or sooner.

They are FINALLY Jet Washing the Wild West Mountain Facade!

Now all DW have to do is get rid of all the suburban style fencing so guests can actually see the river.

You're right - and there can be successful crossovers (Eisner is a memorable Disney example) but historically our parks have flourished with experienced theme park leadership, rather than generalised business leadership experience. Marketing and selling your products to a youthful audience? (just being devils advocate here) Also note that CK is staying on as co-CEO so it's not like there's zero experience in the industry at the top. Eisner was balanced by Frank Wells and many would agree that the Eisner & Wells era was definitely a golden period for Disney - and the loss of Wells was certainly a marked turning point in the Eisner era. bingo.

DW has definitely benefited from having leadership that’s been able to invest more heavily back into the park. If BGH wants to drive growth, continued investment needs to play a big part too, but in ways guests genuinely value and can feel throughout the whole experience, not just headline grabbing additions like WOZ.

Whoever put those zip ties on and didn't clip the tails off should be taken out the back and made to watch Hollywood Stunt Driver 2 on a loop.

I think you’re missing the point of why BGH brought in a new CEO. BGH is a private equity firm. Their whole model is usually buying a business, improving performance and profitability, increasing the value of it, then eventually selling or refinancing it for more. To me, this appointment probably points more towards focusing on systems, operations, efficiency, execution, and overall commercial performance, rather than “let’s build five new rollercoasters tomorrow.” Spreadsheets sharpening is what I believe is going on here not a transfer of skills.