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Just because the invoice says Sea World, doesn't mean the money didn't go into someone's backyard entertainment space.

So, if i'm to understand you correctly - a park should reduce hours or not open during periods where visitation is low? #whataconcept

Regardless of the layout, it closely resembles Rita at Alton Towers; although Rite is widely called a more “intense coaster,” people still complain Rita’s layout. Because MC and Rita share such similar layouts, I am unsure whether a theming upgrade will achieve much. SDSC would have delivered a strong return on investment given its popularity and cult following, so unless Dreamworld quickly turns MC into a cult classic like by add a dark ride section, enclosing the ride, adding onboard audio or by making actual track changes to create a more contemporary layout I doubt it will match the return that of SDSC or KC achieved, especially as $20m I would assume is nearly the same price they paid for all of RT ($30m)

Heads up Dreamworld, Tailspin desperately needs a new sign

Funfields have added something new pretty much every year for the past 12 or so years. I don’t think there’s any other park in the country that has seen so much consistent investment and expansion on that scale recently.

While I agree that the ride is a terrible layout. I think it's original marketing as a 'thrill' ride was also a mistake. With the re-theme, this is better thought of as an elevated kiddie coaster/family ride. Something that sits between Kenny's Forest Flyer and Jungle Rush, not as something that sits between Jungle Rush and Steel Taipan. When you think of it that way, a mild ride with low forces but good theming is a good step up from KFF. I think DW just needs to make sure that they market it as such - with an emphasis on the story, rather than the thrills. Having a lot of near-misses and things to look at will also help give a sense of speed. One of the problems is that the layout was clearly intended to be low to the ground and DW's old management put it on a hill, so it became flying motorbikes. Having some kinetic elements - water splashes or moving set pieces like you'd get on a dark ride- will also help to improve the ride experience.