DaptoFunlandGuy

You're right. I was attempting to find logic in a village roadshow decision - and that was where my theory came from - whereas it's highly more likely that they locked it out simply because they saw that they could. *must maintain control over as much as possible!*

Last Nearmap of the area was in November - and i can't seem to spot the yard (or the demountable storage yard next to it) so for now it seems like this is a more recent addition. @gumb00t what street is it on?

I got all the way to the app store before i remembered theme parks in California aren't operating right now. #sadface

That's not what @Naazonsaid. The original post said 'the majority of people going to the parks plan this day and get the before, on or just after opening'. This =\= "100% of people from brisbane/elsewhere". And, there is a reason not to provide ride wait time information in real-time. In fact, I've already said it above. I would have thought one of the key and critical points you note at the design phase on a project like this is your expected loads, average and peak, and then you design the backend to deal with that. (In this case, we know the VRTP is an off-the-shelf product that was used previously by Knott's Berry Farm due to some placeholders that weren't changed when they essentially rebranded the knott's version as their own) I imagine the planning meeting went something like this: Dev: "You'll need X to support the peak load of XX,XXX users at a cost of $XX" Village: "We don't get that many guests on a daily basis! We only get XX,XXX max!" Dev: "ok, we could do that and it would save you $XX, but if you get a higher load, it will crash, unless we restrict the user base" Village: "Yeah do that. We don't want to pay $XX, we'll never need it! Given it was essentially off-the-shelf \ borrowed from another park that is happy with the product, the chances of Village spending money to improve something that isn't "broken" (sure, it's not the best experience, but it has (eventually) let me do everything i've needed to do with it) are probably nil.

Classics never die. And the argument remains valid.

Absolutely, and i've said many times here i'd like them to increase it. many of the variables keeping the price down (apart from status quo) start with K and end with aren. Bottom line - the parks are the ones at fault for their race to the bottom, but it is incredibly difficult to dig up.

Regarding the single-use fast track - when i last visited SFMM, I bought an upper tier flash pass. It included the usual unlimited rides on xx attractions, plus one ride on X2, Luthor's Drop and I think maybe one or two others. One of those others were down, and the flash pass automatically allowed us to substitute one of the 'one only' rides as an alternate. Luthor's drop went down due to high winds just as we arrived to use our flash pass on it, and the staff grabbed the flash pass ID, made a phone call, and we suddenly had a second 'X2' we could book. If Movie World sells a product that includes '9x single rides' and any of those are down, guests holding that pass should be permitted to use that on any of the others that are open, period. As for the location-restricted info about wait times - there are ways around that I believe, however - I believe the location restriction is enabled by default as the system can't cope with too much traffic - i'm sure they've specc'd it to handle park capacity levels (ok, it's village, maybe i'm not sure about that), but if every tom dick and harry in SEQ was checking it multiple times a day to see if it was worth going to the park, it could impact performance for those who are in-park. I don't think this is as simple a comparison as you're making it. Adventure World doesn't have the competition the GC has for tourism dollars, AND they don't get the same level of passholders. They can charge more because there aren't many other convenient and cheap options nearby, but they also need to charge more to cover their costs as they have lower attendance and capacity. I don't deny Village needs both culture and money - although hopefully BGH has plans to change at least one of those.

I've seen themed shirts on many of the rides you've listed, but i've also seen the same generic crappy blue shirt working those same rides, along with the 'non majors' including all of WB kids. Consistency is a major issue with theme and uniform\costumes aren't necessarily always 'on theme'. My point was more than just rides - retail, food, custodial, - heck - shows and entertainment used to get around in 'crew' shirts as if they were film crew on a movie set, but don't any more that i've seen. The current position of the more 'marquee' attractions having 'themed shirts' is no more than the nicely landscaped ride additions we get that have no cohesiveness to the rest of the park, and the point of my post was to draw wider considerations than just 'do the major rides have themed shirts' - all rides should have an appropriate costume\uniform suited to that ride, and anyone, including breaks crew, should fit that theme, but so should everyone from the guy emptying the bins, filling up a disposable cup to refill your reusable cup, selling popcorn and spruiking skill games. (I also wasn't specifically and only referring to Movie World, although much of my comparison refers to that as its the closest to 'themed' we've got.

I was talking to some friends last night about the current state of 'wear' for 'cast members' in our parks, and i thought it would be a good topic for conversation here. Now we all know that 'the show' has taken a back seat in our parks, in favour of the more 'cost effective' route, and - particularly in Village parks, where staff can be assigned to work in any of the three parks and wear the same uniform - its easy and convenient (especially now they all have a rake on their nametags). So I wanted to put forward my ideas and suggestions, and ask for your thoughts on this. We all know park execs read the forums, so maybe this will give prompt some thoughts internally on what could be improved too. I wanted to start this off by showing you the current 'default' uniform in our GC parks - but they are so uninspiring I couldn't locate a single photo from any of the big 4 as an example (by all means anyone visiting regularly, feel free to share your examples. In particular, the Village dark blue with lighter blue bands, dark pants, dark shoes are just simply awful. What I did find in my searching were photos from a time past - I believe even this level of colour variety on the shirts no longer exists. The DC Rivals ride crew shirts look comfortable, and fit the theme of the ride. Obviously the dull polos don't work here Even though this is relatively boring - its brighter, which is just instantly more 'fun'. So - costumes vs. uniforms. I think in today's practical world, I can be a realist and accept the fact that our parks aren't going to go to a level of 'costume' for any but the most appropriate attractions (eg: the roxy -this is the best photo I could find of the Roxy host costume) So, polo shirts are here to stay - they're practical, comfortable, and cheap. So - much as i'd like them to go back to proper costumes for each area, attraction and outlet, here's my ideas for revamping the current horrible state of uniform worn by in park cast: Ditch the drab, dark and uninspired blue polo. While you're at it, ditch the Village logo and return to park-specific shirts. Wardrobe should be able to handle alternative shirts if cast are reassigned to other park areas. Do ride specific polo shirts (dye sublimated shirts are cheap and easy to do in bulk) for all the major attractions, just as they have for Rivals. If the ride theme is appropriate, change the costume entirely to suit - ie: wild west falls jeans \ button down, and the formal wear for Roxy. For the 'lesser' rides (mainly kids attractions) have something suited to the area - so for WB Kids - just make it fun and colourful - it makes these 'strange adults' far more welcoming for young children than someone who looks like a security guard. Outside of ride cast, give each themed area, or each department their own style. You can tell custodial staff in Disneyland by the fact that they're all wearing white. You don't have to go that far, but you could easily have a 'generic' shirt design with variable colour bands, collars or sleeves to indicate various roles \ positions. Now, I realise that staying in the same shirt all day is convenient and time effective - but as I understand it most of the major attractions have a 'change room' of sorts nearby - give an extra 5-10 minutes for cast who need to change shirts for ride \ position rotations, depending on whether they can carry all the shirts with them or if they have to go back to wardrobe. (give them an extra 15 minutes if they'll reapply deodorant while they're changing too and you'll have much happier guests! ) Ok, that's my ramble. I'm sure i'll have a lot more thoughts on this thread, but for now - i'm keen to hear thoughts (both for and against) on revamping the current state of cast 'uniform'.

Not at all, in my opinion. Whilst the initial responses were firmly negative (and rightly so given the local circumstances) it has highlighted to us the differences between the 'big GC parks' that rely massively on non-local visitation (based on statements from their senior management that they would go under if the borders remained closed) during their peak periods, and the contrast to the smaller, local parks such as the ones in Perth that have gone gangbusters being the only local source of leisure-related tourism when the borders are closed. Its easy (especially when you're local to the GC parks) to think that their plight is the same for all amusement leisure venues in the country, and its nice to get some perspective from outside SEQ.

Disneyland California sure hasn't reopened... but of course, we are Australia centric, so, as all of our parks are reopened - Here's a 'parks operating' thread! Sure, we're not about mega-threads here, but the nature of the parks operating in a post-shutdown world with new and varying, sometimes changing restrictions still warrants discussion. So this thread is about how parks (that are open) are handling covid related measures. How are parks handling social distancing? are they handling it at all or no longer caring? Are guests following the restrictions imposed? Do you feel safe visiting a park without stronger distancing measures? Reply away!

...and that's the problem with this virus all over. The attitude of 'i'm not directly effected so it doesn't bother me' The young 'only old people die' The regions 'i don't live in <locked down area>, so it doesn't matter' Complacency breeds failure. QLD as a whole has been vastly sheltered from this pandemic due to the quick and decisive actions of the QLD Government, despite the naysayers and critics shouting them down. The risk that these contacts could have in some manner travelled to the gold coast, is in my opinion as high or higher than any of the other LGAs listed in the Brisbane lockdown order, and it was a little strange (although probably predictable at the height of the gold coast tourism season) that the GC wasn't locked down too. It may all work out fine. But saying 'we shouldn't live restricted because there's no current outbreak' when we've seen just how quickly 1 case turns into thousands with complacency is reckless at best. It's all well and good to say 'be cautious and take precautions' but in my experience i've found that those who try to be cautious and take precautions are lambasted and scorned in public settings for simply asking for people to keep their distance, because there 'aren't any restrictions so I can do what i want'.

It's great spin. Kind of how Space-X refers to 'rapid unscheduled disassembly' translation: it exploded.

I got a bit more liberal with my outline, but either way, there's still a fair bit of space that can be utilised.

I think you're forgetting when Ansett collapsed, we had SARS, the Bali Bombings and September 11....

I know there was an element of sarcasm here, but for the sakes of anyone taking this seriously, while GD will always 'failsafe', the rope itself requires very careful inspection and attention. Cable snaps on Intamin Giant Drop models are well documented, both in the US and AUS from my memory - and has literally cost people an arm and a leg.

I love Corin, and it is possible to go 'no brakes' all the way down but its a wild ride, that's for sure. I've quoted these two comments because one little point needs to be made about that dang road. It is for sure a fun road to drive in summer but when there is some snow on the brindabellas, that road is no fun whatsoever. Beware the black ice, and beware the kangaroos!

Just throwing it out there - this didn't age well.

Just my opinion, but i find the use of multiple batmobiles a little jarring. Like, ok - i'll give them that it's 'movie world' and they're all part of the universe in their own way - but it's like having 3 batmans, for mine.

I'm trying to sleep dammit!

The original wildcat opened in 1927. It was rebuilt in 1986 by the same guys who built the Beast at Kings Island in 1979, and all of them ran PTC trains. Wildcat was given a Martin and Vleminckx overhaul in the 2016\2017 season, and Beast is still operating today too. No matter which way you slice it, Wooden coasters have lasted longer than you're allowing for the Bush Beast. It opened in 1985, having been built that same year. Remember this is a hypothetical question that assumes Sunway took care of the park. If Wildcat can last from 1927 to 1986 with only ordinary (not overhauled) maintenance before a rebuild, and if the rebuild by Dinn and Summers (the guys who built the KI Beast) in 1986 lasted until 2016 when M&V (the guys responsible for Leviathan at Sea World) came along to overhaul it, then why couldn't Bush Beast have received similar treatment from RMC? RMC did New Texas Giant in 2011. 1985-2011 is a shorter period than 1986-2016...?

Err... No.

Now who would've seen that coming in a La Nina year?

Couldn't have just gone back to the prior AWE theme?

Wonderland had really poor transport connections (and is one of the contributing factors to it's low visitation issues). Its ride count was higher, and the themes were not the same at all. If you're going to dig up graves - make sure you know which body you want to unearth!