DaptoFunlandGuy

Ok - who moved it that quick - I was busy searching forums for the link to this thread, and by the time I found it - the new thread was gone - I'm guessing Joz, because i've seen you on earlier this evening - so Damn You Joz!!!

Nathan, Mate, you don't need to go jumping down Clint's throat. Along with Joz, he oversees the community to make sure that the Parkz site, and WVTP can have a pleasant relationship. Your post stated "i took these at work from the tech booth". You didn't say you were on a break, and you didn't say you had permission. I know you know your contract, and I know the particularly good reason WHY you know your contract so well, but it can be VERY helpful to all concerned if you would post those specifics - such as "on a break" and "with permission" in the first place so that the powers that be know that it is ok. You were not around when WVTP got all online sites to pull EVERY image of their parks and trademarks and insisted that each one undergo "approval" by WV. It took a while for Parkz (R-C.com.au then) To re-establish such a good rapport and relationship with WVTP and it is only with their continued help and support, as well as the assistance of Rappa, Joz, Rabid etc that we continue this way. In future, may I suggest a response along the lines of "sorry clint, I meant that I took them at work while I was on a break, and my supervisor said it would be ok to take it from the tech booth" instead of jumping down the throat of the very person whose job it is on these forums to ensure all guidelines (both within the forum community, and that set by Warner Village) are adhered to. Mate you've provided some very helpful information, and some good pictures, but you need to adjust your attitude and realise that these guys are only trying to help... Anyone with "Community Leader" or "Site Leader" or "Admin" should be treated on these forums like your supervisor at work. If you treated your supervisor like you did these guys, you wouldn't have a job for long, no matter what "special connection" you have at the park. Now you know me, and you know what I'm like - so don't take this as a put down - just friendly advice, and remember:

thats probably the roof, and all the maintenance refits etc... WB Kids and so on....

I think thats enough proof for dreamworld there that they missed the mark - we've talked about HWSD and JR for days critiquing and reviewing every finite detail about those two attractions, and suddenly, 4 days later - someone pipes up and says "what about....." Take note dreamworld - bad move.

I'd be interested to hear the answer - but it's not like it shows anything privy that isn't public view - a very similar shot was posted recently by a guest? I find it funny that staff are allowed to have cameras on them in the park. Wonderland had a strict "no personal items" policy, and it was good that they did - less chance of loss, damage, theft, or fraud.

The SeaWorld Big 2?

I know what you mean Clint, but we've all been on the site long enough to know the rules. Specifically, Richard does have this one: Now i'm going to go out on a limb here and say that since my post has been up there for more than a week, without anything from Richard, I am presuming that this is ok. Besides, there is also a rule that talks about linking websites which is community guideline number 7: But, while we are on the topic of the Community Guidelines, and one good turn deserving another, (as well as feel free to move this part if you want - Joz, don't worry, I know you couldn't be bothered) but can someone tell me what the go is with this: Example 1 (Animated) Example 2 (Animated) Probably the worst example - 3 (animated - and multiple - and advertising)

Well Jake to be quite honest, it's probably the worst time. A lot of the crowds don't actually leave for their holidays until after christmas - you know - get the christmas celebrations and new years partying out of the way, and then spend January on holiday on the goldcoast - hmmmm.... kind of like YOU will be doing. The timing factor between NSW and QLD holidays ensures January is almost solidly booked for all parks on the coast... might I recommend the end of february?

And this is the biggest problem with the choice of coaster - I know that Menzies said they had planned JR long before MDMC was announced, but when they saw it, they should have tried to go with something different - MDMC began construction ages ago - you can't tell me fabrication had already started on JR when they found out about MDMC, it doesn't take that long. Ok - I haven't ridden JR yet, but at the end of the day, the public's opinion of that style of coaster will forever be tainted by their first experience with MDMC, and for this reason alone, is why Sea World should not have gone with this option. No-one will think the wait is worth it if they have already ridden MDMC. It will take a lot of effort, and time, to change public opinion.

Maybe high capacity in the park made them realise that the water park is a good crowd soaker (in both terms that is) and they opened the gates to absorb some of the flow (enough puns in there???). The wristbands are probably so you aren't mistaken for hotel guests - poor old mr McGregor in suite 401 would be really annoyed if half the park guests started charging poolside bar drinks to his room. I think we might see seasonal changes with the waterpark... or perhaps the decision to change it over to the hotel was a little premature and they might need to revisit the idea.

I have to say - looking at those youtube videos - 2 minutes of almost non-stop figure-eighting around the arena with one bad guy and three cop cars... seems pretty boring to me. Certainly, the sets look extremely good, and the finale is pulled off well, but it just doesn't seem like theres much interest to be had, and I can certainly see why many have said it doesn't have that "re-ride" ability. I had planned to try and get to both SW and MW these holidays to check out the new additions... now it's not such a priority to go to MW for a while... i'll wait till the next big thing before I go back... or until i've signed up for a mega pass. It's not worth the full price entry to see drifters in an arena - thats a regular friday night for me down in sydney.

What actual thing? you mean the full show that he hasn't seen yet???

Gazza, I think the joke he is trying to make is that Dreamworld have put on their website that they have been nominated for the RACQ top 150 "must do" attractions. They are linking to the voting system for people to vote for either DW or WWW as a must do attraction. The joke, (i think) is that for a lot of us, DW is definately a must DON'T. A bit like the MDMC on the top coasters poll... it will be on the list, but only at the very bottom. I should check and see if the warner village parks are on the top 150... and I reckon AOS would be - we should all vote for everything and anything other than DW... maybe they'll see the results and realise how much higher they need to pull their socks...

Ok, so i'm guessing no word as yet on any "soft openings".... my cut off is going to be about 9:30 tonight so if we don't know by then i'm gunna miss it.... any staff just logging on after a day at work (or clint logging on in the middle of the show - naughty naughty).... any news?

In my professional opinion, that video is NOT, repeat NOT sped up in any way. First of all, you'd have to be pretty stupid to try and hide it like dreamworld did after seeing the angry responses they got over it, and secondly, the video contains someone speaking while riding. Its very hard to keep audio at normal frame rates, and speed up the video, when you have lip sync to worry about - i promise you by this video, it's fast, and I highly doubt that the video is anything but a reasonably true representation. THe overheads MAY be faster on the video than they are IRL, but the talking portion of the ride seems to have a similar ground speed, so I'm gunna say this is one fast mother. (well - in comparison to it's yellow brother up the road) Seriously Clint, i'm sure we don't know just how much you're trying in there, and I for one really appreciate it - I'm betting scooby wouldn't have been lifted without your input either, so all we can do is support you and give you the fodder to fire... keep at it mate. Really hoping we might see a soft open tomorrow - keep us all posted everyone!

Any further news on the "soft opening"?

Awesome - I'll be down for the Christmas Eve show - Section D - Row D-B. Can't believe it's been open so long and I'm still yet to see the show.

I know that the site owner of that particular website did a very naughty thing by PM'ing the entire membership of this site, but the community guidelines speak of other sites in terms of relevance to the topic. I feel that it is quite warranted in this particular instance, for the site to be posted as it is quite relevant to the topic at hand, and since the filter auto-blocks the address, manually type in: www. followed by wonderland followed by history followed by .net

Oh Clint - I meant to ask you too - are you working the Xmas Eve show???

Well if any staff can keep us informed, I'd like the chance to experience Sea World \ Jet Rescue this season ( I still haven't been on MDMC - but then it isn't a great loss), but Will only be able to go between now and January 1 - so if I can avoid going AFTER christmas, and still get a chance to ride it, it'd be great... keep us posted guys...

From news.com.au : http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24789398-29277,00.html Food for thought for parents who leave their children - however old - unsupervised in Parks.

Precisely... just like wonderland's excuses.

The figures are actually quite insignificant gaz... 0.22 percent is quite insignificant.

We all did Cerberus. As a matter of fact, Joz pointed it out in AUGUST. My above post linked to another thread that announced it as new news only a few days ago. Joz rightly pointed out this thread to state that yes, It was already known, and in fact was no longer news. I can't say that i've seen the OH&S newsletter at my local newsagent. Is it a weekend publication or a weekday publication? What's the distribution like? Is it only on the gold coast or is it available in brisbane, or even interstate? I'll be sure to pick up a copy next time I see it. Considering the penetration of WVTP staff on the forums, we're talking maybe 20-30 staff out of more than a thousand members. If 4 of you read the newsletter, then thats 20% of the staff population but only 0.22637238256932654216185625353707% of the total membership of the site, so don't be too surprised that the "evidence" suggests it isn't thoroughly read.

Isn't it Daily Planet? as in superman? And I can tell you that screen isn't going anywhere.