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Well... It's about Fu**ing time some work has been done on it! After how many years now? It hasn't even opened yet and hooligans have managed to clamber up it also!

Probably a Holiday Seasonal, I've found all sorts of things on buses before, from WVTP name badges, wallets, iPods you name it. But it was a very interesting find. But as i've said in my previous post if DW / WWW requests the image be removed I have no issues with it.

I was down at Dreamworld today. There isn\'t currently any construction going on, but on the way home I found a Dreamworld Staff Newsletter on the floor of the bus. It had a pic of concept art for SpongeBob FlyPants. I will post it here, but if you have to remove it Richo, feel free to.

Paul, You must have picked up my theme park curse! Breaking all the rides like that... You've stolen what I do best... Daniel "Nothing beats Breaking Bermuda 6 times in one day" Harmer

I did notice that banner last time I was there. This must be part of there Park Wide Cleanup that is happening in the next twelve months.

Uh... no If Dreamworld DID market this as there new thrill ride, I have lost ALL faith in marketing.

Just be lucky it hasn't blown the main lift motor on lethal! It did that just before SE opened if I recall. Also the claw has seemed to have floor issues of late. But this Superman issue, it seems a bit of a worry... Maybe all the Intamin rides are failing on us! Superman, Claw, Motocoaster and Surfrider... it's a winning combo

Well as far as location goes, there is that huge concrete area where the "Pot A Chook" and "Fried Frogs" used to be. These have since been re-located to Eureka's site. And that concrete area is quite a large slab of land, and also right in front of the Nick Stuff store. So my guess is that will be the location for SpongeBob FlyPants. I should be heading down there in the next week or so, I will try and get some construction snaps.

And "Giddy Galleon" Come on, thats just stupid. But they at least got a new paintjob for this ride

I will be heading down to Dreamworld when i'm not working. (Who knows when that will be. But thats the wonders of being a Boostie) And no probs on the heads up. But I will keep everyone up to date on progress.

Dreamworld's newest ride is set to start construction on the 21st of April. Located outside of the "Nick Stuff" shop. The expected opening date is unconfirmed but likely to be some time during June. "SpongeBob FlyPants is perfect for the whole family and has the capacity for 24 riders per ride. With 2 guests per carriage taking to the sky at super fun speed for everyone. The ride will plunge guests into an imaginary deep sea world where they will soar and spin through the fantasy 'Jellyfish Fields' known to be his favorite fishing spot. Lying flat on there stomachs, guests will weightlessly weave around a larger-than-life SpongeBob sculpture as he takes flight aboard a wild jellyfish." The ride Model is a "Zamperla Kite Flyer"

Yeah, where abouts were you working? I think it took about 30 minutes to get in the front gate even! But yeah, there was a evacuation at around 1:30pm that lasted 10 - 15 minutes. Then at around 2:00pm another evacuation that lasted 10 - 15 minutes. And then at around 3pm there was a 35 min evacuation. And SurfRider's Jets were running earlier in the day but not in the afternoon. And I think Wet n Wild could go with a whole park paintjob. I mean Surfrider and Tornado are just some examples, but not to mention black hole and other slides.

I was down at Wet n Wild today, despite having to be evacuated from the slides / pools several times from storms. Surfrider was experiencing ALOT of tech issues. It had several breakdowns, ranging from the floors getting stuck to harnesses not releasing. And also one of the rings (the one facing AOS) isn't spinning at all for some reason. The harnesses have also seen better days, the black rubber is starting to really show through the blue. The cycle has also got SHORTER... You get 2 full shuttles before slowing right back down to stop, along with the water not working. And is it just me or does Surfrider REALLY need a new paintjob?

Yeah, I can imagine. I've seen a few incidents at Dreamworld over the past few years. One comes to mind that I saw about 9 months ago now. Someone was in Goldrush and somehow managed to crack there head open. I then went into "Fairytale Treasures" and told a staff member, within about one minute there were several medics and staff sorting the situation out. So this would be another example of how efficient the systems they have in place really are.

Going by what Joz is saying, Yes the staff will panic and worry. But they will not show this, Recently working at Movie World there fire training was very informative. It was brief but it focused on the main points: What to do in the event of an Evacuation (Remain Calm, and Get staff and patrons out via the quickest safe route) Fire Extinguisher usage and all the other general stuff. I would presume that Dreamworld / WhiteWater World would have similar training practices available. So the staff would know what to do in the event of an Evacuation. And as it has been previously mentioned, Dreamworld staff have to have a refresher course every year and it is also part of COMPULSORY company induction. Also never seeing a mass evacuation before, I can't judge on how promptly they could evacuate the whole property, but it would be quicker than a standard "Home Time" procedure. But one thing that would take some time to do and would be VERY risky, is the animals. Now back in 2003 when there was the Canberra bush fires (which I was there for) They had to evacuate the National Zoo / Aquarium, and I have NO idea what they did with the animals. There is no way they would have been left there as the whole parkway (main road) going past there was completely closed off. So that would raise another interesting point with evacuating the park.

LOL... Thats the song you sent me isn't it? I pity you, and also Dreamworld, there is only so many times you can play the same Jamiroquai song before it gets old. (And that goes for Don't Phunk With My Heart too...)

LOL! Lucky bums! And that announcement seems similar to the Pre Recorded Bermuda speil. "Attention riders, it is necessary for us to temporarily stop the ride, please remain in your boat at all times until a staff member escorts you off the ride. We apologize for the inconvenience." I think my record is hearing that 6 times in ONE day... I think the aliens had something to do with it

At Dreamworld / WhiteWater World today, I couldn't see any progress. Not even any earth moving seems to have happened...

Same, working at Red Rooster is a pain in the backside. One three hour shift a week just doesn't cut it.

Well Shadow, If your heading in let me know. I still think we should round up a heap of members for the last show!

I will probably be down on the 30th too to see the last show. We should plan a meetup to go see the last show!

Dreamworld's food is actually starting to pick up. I paid 10 dollars for a large chicken and chips (with MAP discount) and the chips were hot and crispy, and the chicken was a little bit greasy. It wasn't too greasy, but enough to make it not dry. I was actually very suprised with the quality. And I was able to eat it all minus a few chips. I did feel sick afterwards, but I later found out I had the flu so that was probably the reason!

Maintenance for those dates have not been posted yet, but September should be okay as it's right near the winter / spring holiday period. I will keep you updated though if you like. EDIT: I found these rides listed on the sea world website. They MAY clash if you go early September. Bermuda Triangle will be closed 21 July - 31 August inclusive for scheduled maintenance. The Water Park will be closed 4 - 31 August inclusive for scheduled maintenance. The Sky High Skyway will be closed 1 - 14 September inclusive for scheduled maintenance.

As of earlier today Batwing was running. I don't know how long it's been operational for though.

Like having Paris Hilton near candles? We know what happened there last time