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Let me reminded you what you said: Why aren't there giant billboards on the side of busses that say "Verse your commonwealth rivals on the country's best coaster? As @joz mentioned, why aren't there different countries having a race down the aqua racers for a bit of good fun and commonwealth spirit? How many other commonwealth countries have baby tigers or the beautiful native wildlife we have? Every day there should be something incredible going on with the athletes and our parks. There's an opportunity to tap in to dozens of countries and gain new influence and advertise what's on offer that's totally been wasted in my opinion. For Dreamworld, there could've been: - "Freestyle divers take on the freefall of Dreamworld's Giant Drop" - "Dreamworld helps gymnasts cool down next door with a splash with baby tigers" - "Kenny Koala and a dozen of his koala friends get cuddly with athletes at Dreamworld" - "Local and neighbouring indigenous athletes get one on one weapons training with 16 year-old Dreamworld Corroboree rockstar." And as for Village Roadshow Theme Parks: - "John Citizen & athlete go head to head on the country's best coaster, Rivals HyperCoaster"" - "The Flash takes on gold-winning marathon champions" - "What's faster? A roller-coaster, Superman, or a gold-medallist runner? We find out." - "Sea World's dolphins impart vital message about conservation to athletes in one on one" - "Athletes tour the country without leaving the Gold Coast at Australian Outback Spectacular" - "Surprised guests catch a wave with Usain Bolt at Wet 'n' Wild" And this is without considering the fact that the games are ripe for guerrilla style marketing. Where was Bugs Bunny cheering on athletes at the Marathon or popping up randomly and being part of the spirit of the games? I would've loved to see Kenny Koala pop in next door in a Model T Ford and for Dreamworld to give out a stack of free passes. Could you imagine if Dreamworld still had a barbershop quartet and they randomly popped up on the strip? Why not do a games challenge for the public? Can you do all the biggest rides on the Gold Coast? Win a free limited edition hat with all the park's logos on them. And there could be so many live events that encourage athletes and volunteers to stay after the games and take the parks up on the opportunity to go for free. The ideas go on and on hey, but what do I know, i'm just some random whinging online. Let me show you what you didn't say: Two corporate mascots, a bunch of Australian fauna and the Minister for Tourism stealing a photo op.

2 koalas’ in a park is a lot different from what you posted @Roachie. Fun fact, MW was on Sunrise at the games.

Before the game started I would have agreed with you and if you went by what the Commonwealth Games was telling everybody the Gold Coast was going to go off. The Commonwealth Games sent out letters asking bosses if employees could work from home because it’s going to be busy and hard for people to move around. In reality my normal 30min trip from Hope Island to work is taking me half the time. Nightquater, (located in the main transport hub for the Commonwealth games) was going to be open every night of the games but decided on Wednesday not to open that night and Thursday night. I believe most if not all the supermarkets that were to open 24hrs during the games decided to only open 12hrs a day now. Festival 2018 in Southport has lost half of its stalls because it’s a ghost town. People are going to the sporting events than catching the first train out of here and anybody that is not going to the games is staying away. Businesses have spent a lot of money in readiness for the games and most of them are saying they are down 40% in trade. I’m glad Village didn’t spend millions of dollars for no reward unlike a lot of other businesses.

For this to work wouldn't the parks have to be sponsors of the games and have some agreement of using athletes to promote them. I don’t think the Star Casino would be happy if the parks got the athletes for free after the casino had to sponsor them to get access. The Commonwealth Games has been very quick to stop anybody who is not a sponsor from benefiting from the games. "Meter Maids owner Roberta Aitchison claims her staff — dressed in skimpy gold bikinis — have been told not to venture into official Commonwealth Games areas, that includes the promenade at Surfers and famous Cavill Avenue" "Dracula’s took their show to the streets of Surfers Paradise this week to celebrate the Commonwealth Games and council turned up".

Doh’ Everybody knows storm season is over for Queensland. Running Storm Coaster in non-storm season is like running Wild West Falls in summer. What’s the point?

Parkz has become a theme park maintenance site. I counter you with this.

The transition at the end of the slide had the tendency to push you backwards as the slide levelled out. The most common stacks were caused by people leaning backwards during this transition. I once witnessed a woman fall backwards and crack the back of her head on the end of the slide at Amazons. I remember the Amazon one but I was too young to ever ride it before Amazons closed.

We would pull the front up like this guy but if you did it to early you could fall backwards and hit your head on the slide. I also think it was easier to make the net before they replaced the ply boards with plastic ones.

You weren’t riding it right unless you made the catch net.

Media? Try the organisers scaring everybody away and pissing the locals off. The Commonwealth Games did an awful job of making the locals feel included in the games.

For the credit whores out and about, Jungle Twist is currently at NightQuarter.

It was approved on the 01/03/2018 not 2 days ago.

First Nations Ceremony held tonight at Dreamworld.

My questions for John is; Why he never finished off the steam train project he started on his property at Tamborine Mountain?

Fine Push, it looks like I get to keep the winners trophy.

SOMETIMES it pays to know who you’re sledging on social media. On the back of this week’s announcement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk that all Commonwealth Games athletes and volunteers would receive free entry to Village Roadshow Theme Parks during GC2018, it didn’t take long for online cynics to come out in force. Amid cries that the offer would add more cars to the M1 and ignored year-round volunteers, one Facebook user asked: “Who’s really paying for this? Nothing is free.” When a couple of respondents suggested taxpayers would be footing the bill, Clark Kirby posted: “This is completely funded by Village Roadshow, not the State Government.” But Anne Wieland was having none of that. “Clark Kirby, you are hilarious,” she posted before adding: “Where did you get that idea? At no stage was it said that Village Roadshow was donating the free tickets, nor was Village Roadshow there to do any dual announcement as I am quite sure they would not miss a publicity opportunity. “Maybe you should go and ask The Chook just exactly who is paying for it.” Cue Clark Kirby’s contender for Facebook comeback of the year. “Hi there, Anne,” he replied. “I am actually the CEO of Village Roadshow Theme Parks and I can confirm we will be absorbing the full cost of this initiative. “I really hope people can accept this for what it is — a goodwill gesture to the athletes coming to our beautiful city and a thank you to the volunteers that make it possible. All the best.” Not surprisingly, the “foot in mouth” exchange drew howls of emoji laughter from other Facebook users. “Burned Anne, burned,” posted one, while another had a suggestion all social media users would be wise to heed before leaping into an online debate. “Anne Wieland, oh dear,” she posted. “You should have done your research before firing back.” From the GC Bulletin.

@Richard Do you think these are the prices for the hardcore golfer on the ground level or is there more to come? And the winner is push.

JOINT STATEMENT Premier and Minister for Trade The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games The Honourable Kate Jones Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Premier launches free tickets for athletes and volunteers Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced Village Roadshow will give all athletes and volunteers free access to their four Gold Coast theme parks during the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Premier met with Village Roadshow CEO Clark Kirby and members of Movie World’s ‘Justice League’ cast to make the announcement at Parliament House today. “We want to make sure the 600,000 visitors who come to Queensland for the Games return in years to come,” the Premier said. “A big part of that revolves around partnering with local businesses to make sure athletes have a great experience while they’re here and share that with millions of people around the globe. “That’s why I’m proud to announce that Village Roadshow has agreed to give free access to their theme parks to all athletes and volunteers for the duration of the Games. “Any athlete or volunteer who, on a day off, wants to go to either Sea World, Movie World, Wet’n’Wild and Paradise Country will get free entry. “And today I’m looking forward to meeting Wonder Woman and the whole Justice League team along with some of our hard working volunteers to spruik this announcement - because it’s also about giving back to the people who have made the Games possible.” Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones said it was important to recognise the volunteers who had already started to work at Games venues in the lead-up to the opening ceremony. “We’ve trained more than 15,000 volunteers who are selflessly giving their time to make sure we deliver the best Commonwealth Games of all time,” she said. “It’s great that Village Roadshow have recognised them for their hard work as well. “What makes the Gold Coast such an important visitor destination is the variety of its tourism offering – from the natural beauty of the hinterland and the beaches, to the theme parks and the nightlife. “Village Roadshow are an important part of that mix and we’ll continue to work with them on tourism opportunities in the future.” Village Roadshow Theme Parks CEO Clark Kirby said Village Roadshow was Australia's largest theme park operator and he was proud to showcase the parks during GC2018. “We are excited to offer athletes and volunteers the opportunity to experience our world-class rides and attractions while they are here on the Gold Coast,” he said. “The parks will provide a great opportunity for athletes to simply relax and have some fun outside of the fierce competition taking place. “It is also a fantastic way for us to say thank you to the thousands of hard-working volunteers who will be helping throughout the period.

Version 1 had it all over version 2. The seat layout was the same as the Log Ride. For the kiddies, “Yes we rode version 1 with no seat belts”. Good read Parkz.

This project was so close to become a reality in Brisbane that it wouldn't surprise me if the film was already in production before DW took over the project. https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2017/11/14/564-Dreamworlds_plans_for_a_simulator_will_face_tough_competition.html http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/brisbane-will-have-a-new-flying-theatre/news-story/d6520de885dee57ff0e4c3adce6e5452 " 29th May, 2017, Brogent and Australian production company Cutting Edge celebrated the lensing ceremony event for their latest ride film production effort. The Director of Taipei Economic and Cultural office in Brisbane, Queensland state government officials and Brisbane city government officials all witnessed the start of the cooperation between Brogent and Cutting Edge to produce a flying theater ride film in Australia. " I wish you were wrong because the unfixed I-Ride looks like a better option for a thrill seeker. The fixed I-Ride comes with seat belts but who knows what DW will do with it. Dw might go with the Glad Wrap model.

Haven't you been told? DW have gone with a 3rd option of erecting a circus tent over TS.

Cutting Edge have a I-Ride Australia web page. http://www.cuttingedge.com.au/case-study/i-ride-australia/ Cutting Edge created a unique immersive experience for theme park technologists Brogent Technologies. Titled ‘i-Ride’ the 4D theatre allows participants to fly over iconic Australian scenery. Imagine hot air ballooning through the Barossa Valley or paragliding over Australia’s Snowy Mountains, while wind, sound, scents, light and water droplets envelop the theatre ride around you. This configuration of the I-Ride on the Cutting Edge web page, I have never seen. ((interesting)or not?))

++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tiger Island & Corroboree expansion, Vintage Cars with koalas (DW's answer to swim with the sharks at SW) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Still to come this year, Trolls walkthrough & Flyover Australia. Don't forget the expanded entertainment line-up. Ice cream singers, dancers and the stupid fun patrol.

Mwahahaha, 30 bucks will do it though. </sarcasm> Mwahahaha, less than a year ago you wanted us to pay $230.00 and now $129.00 is not ok.