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Thanks @Theme Park Ninja! I was hoping to get a pic of that yesterday, but all the tradies were busy in there so it was virtually impossible 😂 Glad you managed to snag one. It's coming along great with the new front counter 😆👍

Ahh, so you did. My bad! In which case I have no idea 🤔

@Gary86 not new. They added that mid last year, after AndrewH broke into the ride to take photos. Just hasn't weathered down much since then.

Sofar @docoaster has hit the nail right on the head with his digital theory, both with track style AND location! Impressive stuff. I'm keen to see if he's managed to predict the rest accurately as well 😆

Yeah, I don't think it's coming back anymore If anything I've only heard rumours related to possible removal and replacement of the ride/mountain. Unfortunately the incident last year would have well and truly buried any plans they had to reopen it, which is a shame as it did look like a very real possibility at one stage. I think it's location, it's age, the fact it's another 'in house' ride (which seems to be an iffy issue as it is with the public, given Viking's recent closure and also the delayed reopening of the Log Ride) and the expenses that would be involved in its restoration are all factors that work against it. Ive pretty much given up on all hope that Eureka will see the light of day. It has just become another casualty in the overall aftermath of everything that's happened.

Just thought I'd also bring attention to this little guy as well... obviously another low banked track point going in there underneath the Stengel Dive 😆

Just for those who don't live locally can get even more of an idea how huge this thing is IRL, this is the new view of MW from the other side of the M1 lol... Oh, I could also see that they were lifting another track part up with the crane as we were driving into on the M1. So should be even more track progress to share for whomever gets the next lot of photos ☺️

Cement moulding for the new theming on the outside of the building has begun ☺️👍

Maintenance workers spotted working on the Wipeout today. Definitely looks like improvement work, as opposed to demolition work lol... I'm confident it will reopen, despite its reopening date being pushed back a couple of times 👍 The orange paint on the supports is now gone: They are also repainting the path leading into Ocean Parade: Also just a random observation I made that the Mine Ride exit is no longer completely barricaded off anymore:

@jack.c thank you, and my pleasure! I'm just as keen for this baby as you guys are, so only happy to share the excitement surrounding its construction. And as I've said before, we have an awesome group effort going. Gotta play my part when I can 😆👍

Haha nah sorry, as tempting as it was (and as it always is whenever I've had a brief discussion with any of the construction workers) I always bite my tongue. Chances are they aren't gonna tell me much anyway - I wish 😂

Latest piccies ☺️ They're currently working down the end near the Topgolf compound. Also got to say a brief hello to one of the Mack officials who was standing nearby, and compliment them on their handiwork haha ☺️👍

Ah, well there you go. Sounds like it will be a much welcomed change both inside and out then, especially if the previous decision was causing conflict between shareholders. Onward and upwards, as they say? And @themagician thank you, really appreciate the copy and paste 👍 Can't hurt to have the full article content on here, saves everyone having to go and dig it up ☺️

@Fultre lol yeah, I know... have been a member on here long enough to have learnt that the hard way, and I have my thick skin to thank for the fact I'm still here today. It's a love/hate relationship at times 😑 Anyway, back on topic, I don't see it as a bad thing that the Dreamworld CEO has changed, especially given that Deborah's handling of the Dreamworld incident last year tainted Ardent's reputation in more ways than one with the general public. I think a fresh image and attitude overall for the chief of operations will help with the recovery process of the park and company in general 👍

Thanks @AlexB 👍 Although I would have appreciated the slightly less sarcastic response. This is the first time I've had this issue happen.

Thanks @cheski, could you perhaps post the full article? I was interesting in reading it, but I'm not gonna pay to do so lol...

I stand by what I posted. It was assumed from the photo that air con was a feature of the monorail. I responded that wasn't, at least not recently. Can we please move on now? This is petty shit. My post wasn't addressed to you to begin with, and I don't really want to argue with you or anyone else on here.

Do you really want to be having this debate with me, Jason? Or are you going to start nitpicking everything I post?

You assumed wrong lol. Broadbeach monorail didn't have aircon either. At least hadn't for a long time....

Unfortunately have had to leave literally *just* before the crowning moment of the last track piece, but here's a couple of pics I just took on site! @pushbutton is still there and will post the aftermath I am sure! (Nice to meet you by the way, Andy 😆👍)

Visited Sea World today for the first time in ages, so thought I'd do a post about it for those interested, since the park hasn't been discussed for a while. Although be warned in advance, there isn't a huge amount to really report. No real visual changes with the Vikings Flume ride as yet, the ride appears to have been sitting stagnant since its closure. Although worth mentioning that the sound of power tools could be heard coming from the roof of the castle earlier this morning, not sure if related or not but would make sense if it was lol: The park was fairly busy for the last day of interstate school holidays, Ray Reef was pulling in quite a modest sized crowd around its first presentation time: Still no real movement happening for the water park either, although some relatively new signage has gone up along the monorail fence: Today was World Penguin Day (well, officially it's Tuesday but the park was celebrating today to avoid Anzac Day conflict) so naturally they had some celebrations happening for the event, including a free prebooked arts & crafts workshop for kids: Plus discounted Penguin merch for today only: (Obligatory penguin photo for World Penguin Day lol): The Gold Coast's one and only Monorail is looking good, if not a bit bare now since all its in-park advertising was stripped off a while ago: The Our World of the Dolphin show is still taking place at the pool near the front of the park, although I decided not to wait around for an hour to see it (maybe next time lol: The Storm Coaster was slow to open this morning, witnessed what appeared to be numerous test cycles focused on the brake runs before it eventually opened to the public around 11am: All in all it was a nice day to visit the park weather wise this morning, despite not having any real signs of improvement work happening anywhere. Hopefully they will start soon, I suspect Sea World will be next in line once they finish dolling up WB Movie World 👍 So yeah, that's what's happening and not happening at Sea World of late lol ☺️

^ Exactly!!! 👏 I know it's an unpopular theory, but I'm actually becoming even more open (and excited!) to this concept now. And let's not forget that whilst the coaster is in DC corner, it's also located right next to the movie studios as well 😆😆😆

Yep. And maybe, just maybe, it's an initial indication that our new rollercoaster may very well not be DC themed, afterall? 😆😉👍

Haha all good @Richard, just made me giggle when I first saw it. Especially the Giggle & Hoot ride being there 😂

Lol @Brad2912! Looks like it's straight outta RCT2 😂 Love it 😆❤️