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Said it for Jungle Rush and I’ll say it again: My god, can they stop using AI in their concepts? If they want to be seen as cheap and lazy, sure, but if they’re already spending $20m on ‘immersive theming’ for a ride that’s already built, the least they could do is hire some real artists & not suck up the Murrissippi for their low-effort marketing material. Especially when they’re already under fire for displacing more wildlife with the rezoning news, and the previous ‘Steel Taipan/Koala Research’ scenario, despite the questionable validity/impact of either of these, they should know better.

Just because you and people you know don't care about the effect of AI doesn't mean that a lot of others don't. Considering the top liked comments on DW Instagram post on the announcement are disappointment at the use of AI, it would seem a good majority do actually care about them using AI and how that reflects on them as a business.

Finally its announced. I have known about it for a while but didnt wanna spill anything. $20 million on a revamp is wild. I am hoping the theming and area gets a huge overhaul to match the river down area and "Mine" theme. Bit of a let down on the use of Ai for the concept art too... Lets see what else comes of it all

Theory time: Paradise Fall in Vietnam's Sun World Danang permanently closed last year. Perhaps Dreamworld bought the trains?

What relevance does that have to AI artwork? I guarantee you any of the greenie whingers about koalas are were not going to change their tune because Dreamwork got real graphic artists to do the mock concept images Dreamworld has lifted the lid on its next multimillion-dollar attraction, revealing plans for Australia’s first “immersive” ATV-style ride as part of a major expansion of the theme park’s popular Rivertown precinct. The near-$20m “family thrill experience”, dubbed Lost Mine Mayhem, will be built on the site of the now-closed Motocoaster and is slated to open in late 2027. Construction will begin in the coming months. Dreamworld chief executive Greg Yong said the stand-alone attraction, positioned on the fringe of Rivertown – which opened in late 2024 – was designed to bring generations of families together. “It’s all about the story,” Mr Yong said. “From the time you entered the ride – all the way through the queue until you get on the ATV itself, and even through the exit – you will hear bits of that story.” Unlike Dreamworld’s more extreme offerings, Lost Mine Mayhem has been designed with accessibility in mind, catering to guests “just over a 100cm height right up to your grandparents”. “It’s a doable ride,” Mr Yong said, as opposed to the more “challenging” attractions such as the Giant Drop and Tower of Terror. *cough cough* The ride’s trains and control systems have been sourced from a European manufacturer, though Mr Yong confirmed the installation work would be carried out by local tradespeople. He said the ATV – All Terrain Vehicle – format was a first for Australia and offered a distinctly different sensation to a traditional rollercoaster. “As opposed to sitting inside a rollercoaster, you’re sitting on top of it,” he said. “It’s a really unique ride type – really thrilling but also with a bigger range of people in mind,” he said. The restraint system, with harnesses positioned at the back, allows for greater freedom of movement, Mr Yong said. “It’s a much more comfortable ride for everyone.” Two trains will operate, each seating 20 guests, with the “simple design” allowing for “faster loading” and “shorter queue times”. “But while you are waiting – we have a few surprises in the queue,” Mr Yong said. The attraction’s “story” centres on a rediscovered gold mine hidden deep beneath a valley, with guests recruited as a crew racing to beat treasure raiders to the find. Riders will move through hidden passages and immersive theming before boarding the ATV vehicles. Mr Yong said the new attraction – which has already been in development for more than a year – would be great “investment” into tourism and the local economy. “Every time Dreamworld has a media call talking about a new investment, it’s a great story for the Gold Coast,” he said. He hinted further expansion of Rivertown could still be on the cards and a whole new design to be announced soon. “We’re constantly assessing what’s the next best thing for us,” he said. “The next one is a whole new land which we are incredibly excited about.” The announcement comes amid a near-$200 million wave of new investment at the Coomera theme park. https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/dreamworld-unveils-20m-lost-mine-mayhem-as-australias-first-atv-thrill-ride/news-story/1d5fb8a05c27e537274e5737f365c371

Jesus more AI was used in that post than the park did in any concept art Prob safe to say we wont be seeing pico near this thing and hopefully not a heap of netting required after Hoping to see an av component a little more scooby 3.0 or wild west at night and a little less wizard oz

I would love a water ride! Would be interesting to see where they would want to go with theming however. Water show would work well aswell, summer/ winter version.

Gotta bring back a water ride, surely!! It's time

Sea World can’t even afford to have a show on the lake, they ain’t going to be making any investments for a while

A lot of things have been confirmed in @Mr. YumYum video with Dreamworld CEO, Greg Yong. Most notably The ride will have a brand new Control and Launch System The original hydraulic launch will be removed, and replaced with an electric tire driven launch (not LSMs). The ride will be taken apart, remediate it and repainted The ride experience will be enhanced and 'can't be spoken about just yet.. to make it much more exciting' 'So much of the budget is dedicated to theming... and is about a really great story' Bit weird imo that INTAMIN hasn't been mentioned as supplying the new trains, and ride components, instead being referred to as 'a European manufacturer'. And the expensive cost of taking the ride apart, piece by piece.

It’s pretty sad that a park that used to have 3 separate transport rides now has none. But considering the park desperately needs a new attraction, I think constructing a new transport ride (like a cable car) should be Sea World’s next big investment.

That's a lot of money to spend on renovating a ride which is nothing to write home about. At least it should be more comfortable to go on