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The train currently on the tracks is the red "Cornball Express" Train, the green one has been taken fully apart and down to the metal frame. I even noticed when at the park yesterday the operator was referring to the train as the "Cornball Express"

WOW looks great Richard, keep it up. I cant wait to see the end result

No, you don't get a discount being a MAX ACTION PASS holder, I remember when it was still 30 dollars that MAP holders got it for 25 dollars or something like that. I may be heading down there, i'm not sure yet.

Hmm... that shouldn't happen... and WWW Fan, seems like someone liked my signature It's not a problem you having it though Chaos, I really do like your ideas for Dreamworld, I was down at the park today, and just imagining all that stuff you suggested being real

I don't really MIND the theming of the Cyclone, sure it doesn't really have that much to do with a cyclone (but at least they tried to make it like a cyclone research facility) they could have just had you line up under a big circus tent (or those queue canvas's like on RCT2) But they at least made it look SOMEWHAT interesting. But for me thats not what I don't like about the ride, for me it's rather un-eventful compared to even the corkscrew. It just meanders around the corners and has 2 loops that it travels through so slow there is barley any force. Combine that with the roughness that the ride is known for, and that would be the reason most people don't like it. Not because of the lack of theming, there IS theming, It just doesn't have a storyline like the rest of the rides at Movie World. If they had enclosed the stairwells that you exit from, and made it look similar to the old queue line but half wrecked... and themed the station, it would have been alot better.

He's talking about capacity Ash, and the Motocoaster would probably have to have the highest capacity of any ride at Dreamworld, which is still nothing compared to when Superman: Escape runs 2 trains down the road

^ Hey... it's not my fault I have a phobia, I think it's just the fact of being enclosed at such heights that gets me.

And Yeah... considering I have a Ferris Wheel fear... I think i'll be fine on the Sea World Eye (Now... that has GOT to be the scariest ride on the Gold Coast for me!)

Oooh... i may have to fork out the dough for WnW This weekend then, Just to see Hairspray again on the Big Screen! I'm just a bit obsessed with that movie

Sadly for that to happen, they will need to do ALOT of work to make it happen, I.E Transfer Track, New Brakes, not to mention re-programming the computer. But as i'm sure i've said before... alot of the issues with the Cyclone cycle being so long is the station brakes, how they stop and start several times, taking up to a minute to park. If they fixed that problem, it would make the load / unload times alot quicker, and once they sort out the queue system, MAYBE they would reach that magic 500 peeps per hour it supposedly gets through...

Paul, with the wooden stairs, i mean the ones inside the skull, not where the elevators are... Next time I am down at dreamworld, i will take some pics of the Wipeout overhaul

I don't think the Gold Rush upgrade will happen this year, with peak season coming up but it would be VERY good to happen soon. I reckon the theming is ok there, it just needs something to do other than the rapids! If they got rid of the damn chairlift station, they could fit a nice flat ride in there! Maybe something like a HUSS Rodeo or one of the following 2 rides from SBF Visa Themed to something like a Mine shaft? SBF VISA TEKNO FLY SBF VISA MAGIC BOWL

The wipeout has been like that for a few months now I think. Just to inform you guys of the EXTENT of this upgrade to the wipeout, these are the changes that have happened... New Harnesses Beach Retheme, including the removal of the fountains and replacing it with a dock, moving the ocean parade footpath back, making more room on the beach, which may mean that the dock could be used for performances? The Wave has been re-painted Water Drained and painted water effect under the ride. Gondola Repaint New bag holders So it seems as though they are wanting to do some major work to the ride. And on another note, in the Tower Of Terror Queue line, the very noisy metal stairs have been removed, and replaced with more sturdy wooden stairs. and who knows, the reason that the ToT may be closed on the 19th is to do a clean up or put new Air Con in the queue line? I will say i'm starting to have some faith in Dreamworld again if they keep these upgrades going, and do it on a PARK WIDE basis.

I wouldn't think so, as he could just move the forum databases over to the new site (hopefully) but i'm not 100% on that Aidan

Richo, I'll also be happy to test Parkz out, and it's really looking great so far! I cant wait to see it fully done! Keep up the great work Richard!

Ok, Cheers for clearing that up for me

Is the "Soarin" attractions at Disney the Intamin ones?

But... it's still a high capacity for Dreamworld... and the highest capacity out of all there rides. Also considering that it has just opened, this is a good thing as they won't have had the full time to master it. But once they have mastered the in's and out's of it, hopefully it will have a decent capacity. Another thing to remember is that Scooby Doo has multiple cars, and can fit more people on it per cycle, so of course it will 90% of the time have a greater capacity.

Myk, I know what you mean about the Green Room, it's really faded already (and it hasn't even been open a year) Yet the Tornado down the road is still in great nick. Also things like the Temple Of Huey are also starting to fade, I'm really hoping that this park doesn't go downhill. I also know what you mean about the replacement for Eureka, I'm currently working on a No Limits coaster of what I'd like to see in it's place. But I don't expect to see anything major happening for Dreamworld next year, especially with the WhiteWater World Expansion planned for next year. But Dreamworld, feel free to prove me wrong!

Oh, please... we can only hope that isn't the case! They have already done this with the Thunderbolt / Cyclone case. And on another similar topic, the "Stingray" is currently in peices near where the Thunderbolt used to stand. So i'm not sure what this means for the Stingray. I would personally like to see a EuroFighter or another compact roller coaster where the Mine Ride is. For this replacement, I personally wouldn't care if it didn't loop, it could be another family attraction while still being thrilling (more thrilling than the Motocoaster) And then for there next coaster build a Looper. My reasons for not caring about the inversions for this replacement is because the ride needs replacing, and it should be something similar. While a inverting coaster would be nice, there needs to be something more to do in Gold Rush that families can all do together. I'd either want to see something like a new Wild Mouse go in there, or something to the Caliber of Mystery Mine in Tennessee...

I rode the Motocoaster at the Media Launch, as well as this weekend. The Motocoaster still does loose alot of speed towards the end. But from the photos of it that I saw, I never thought of it as a "Thrill" ride, but a "Family" ride. If I had to rate the Motocoaster on a Thrill Scale, it would probably get a 3 out of 10, but on a FAMILY scale, at least a 7.5 out of 10. I mean, it does certainly feel faster after riding it a few times. While it still isn't the worlds greatest coaster, it has a VERY broad appeal, as we have been able to see with the "Parent Swap" and sidecar feature. This means the ride can appeal to families with young children (6 - 7) as well as teenagers, and even older people (50 - 70, and don't say 70 year olds WONT ride this, because I've seen it) So for a broad appeal, this coaster was a very wise addition. But the ride was just purely marketed the wrong way and if it had been marketed with a family approach it probably wouldn't have been such a let down. Those are just my views on the ride. While it could have been better, it's still a solid attraction, and the capacity is rather high (approx 500 per hour from experience)

Unless they extend it again *Fingers Crossed* Because it's actually very good.

Hmmm... that does sound alot like Dreamworlds Freezer, except for the opening room...

It is $10 for the return pass.

Any news on how long the Eye is going to be staying yet? Is it still leaving early May?