DaptoFunlandGuy

Just because one hasn't heard of the park before, it doesn't mean it isn't entitled to the ranking given... because others have certainly heard of it. I think Jobe's got a very good order there - let the debate begin on the "top 5" order though... Let's remember that anyone can log onto buzz and create their own list - there's no editor reviewing what they put together, and I get the feeling the author is either in the south or the west of the country and clearly not as familiar with NSW or QLD properties.

If every ride in the park is a walk on during a paid-premium entry event, then the park is doing something wrong. If as you say they now have queues (albeit with minimal waits) it sounds to me like the park has achieved a very good balance. You always seem to be ultra critical of everything Gary. It doesn't sound like the event was much different if at all from any of the Movie World night time events - except that Dreamworld has more rides than Movie World.

Well - I know you definitely are, but i'm certainly not. Shut up. no he doesn't. Aggggggggggghhhhhhh! Aggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh! Make them stop, make them stop!

^That's an interesting view Pushbutton (and one I think you've shared before...) however before we go into the details as to why you think flats belong in a fair ground - can you define what you consider to be a 'flat' ride? The only reason I ask is that all of our parks have several 'flat' rides, so I just want to make sure what we consider 'flat' are the same thing...?

Sometimes I think these proposals from foreign companies are just their way of getting land and approvals as a foreign owner - and once its signed off - they go and do something else with it.

As far as protecting the cable - I don't know what the go is with the Spaceshot - but typical drops (GD and Space Probe) would shut down in high winds with the catch cars parked at the top of the tower - this kept the cable on the drum, and not extending down the length of the tower to whip around against the tower and potentially cause rub and wear. Obviously space shot is different as there is no catch car - but given there would still be cables to protect - i'm only guessing that something would need to be done to shield the cable from that kind of rub...

I think calling the river 'polluted' is a bit far fetched. There is certainly plant growth - but what is there to 'pollute' the river?

Definitely not Scooby. Lol. I've been on lethal when it was howling wind, so i'm not sure it would have too much of an issue. These are only guesses based on experiences, but I would imagine Batwing, like most drop rides will shut down in high wind to protect the cable. Superman I can't really see having a problem with wind and the same for GL... Wild West wouldn't be a problem either. *Waits for someone like Spotty to point out all the reasons why i'm wrong...

Biggest load of garbage I've ever seen.

That's the one ThemeparkGC - good find.

I think so Flea - although the plans posted above don't include the track that I can see. I can't for the life of me find the old discussion. I'm certain its the same master plan though - there's no way we'd have a plan made in 2011 that we haven't heard of until now...

I think, if you're referring to "turnaround time" then a 10 minute turnaround isn't unlikely. Considering the ride cycle time is a little over 3 minutes, and that they wait for all riders to exit the station and crossover in front of the queueline, 10 minutes isn't totally unreasonable for off-peak operations...

A little behind the times there DisneyDoll... I think you mean "Apocalypse"... (They only had the terminator licensing in for about a year - then they stripped it and went to generic theming)...

Using inflammatory language such as 'they arrested terrorists' is quite alarmist. Until they've been before a Magistrate - they are 'alleged' or 'suspected' unless they are caught in the act. As I haven't noticed any hostage explosion plane crashes around here lately - I can only assume you are referring to arrests made as a result of raids for suspicion of terrorism. I think based on media reports, and the G20 website etc - it will be very unlikely that someone is going to get anywhere near a G20 event without thorough screening.

I've just spent half an hour searching the forum archives, because I am POSITIVE this has already been discussed... right down to the Johnny Rockets restaurant. If the concept masterplan was done in 2011, i'm guessing it was on these boards in 2011 or 2012. Pretty sure VRTP were in Partnership with Merlin (lego) entertainment back then too, which would explain the lego centre.

I agree Brad - but raising the price of the pass and delivering nothing extra wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Remember this is also storm season - hot sunny days, cooled down in the late afternoon by severe storms.

I wonder if any of the delegations will want to visit the parks? If that happens, you can bet things will be far worse!

Given the Celtic-Christian background, it's the correct and appropriate spelling for a contraction of "All Hallow's Evening" In Scots, the word 'Eve' is 'Even', and this is contracted to E'en.

but there is a tradeoff too - When passes weren't this cheap - fewer people purchased them. The cost of a Pass is a little more than a 1 day ticket - and previously most pass holders would have only gone maybe once a year or less prior to the pass. The value of these passes alone encourages more people to buy them - and whilst it is good value - some people may not use them more than 2-3 times, especially holidaymakers. Yes the in-park spend plays a part, but I don't think they're solely reliant on it - purely based on passes sold it is clear that they're making more money than they were pre-introduction of the VIP.

the 'india' rumour is old news, and also false. the rumour circulated that it was bound for an indian park ironically called Wonderland, but that rumour came out well before the ride was actually listed as sold - demon zoomerang actually only sold in July.

That is in your signature block - which you can edit by going to the user control panel.

Interesting view Joz - I guess because Movie World is "Hollywood on the Gold Coast" they can align themselves with American events... Hallowe'en is becoming much more prevalent here too. I think the 4th of July thing is probably too much (as would be thanksgiving)- because they are strictly an American holiday - like we have Australia Day - but Hallowe'en isn't restricted to the USA - it started in the British Isles (although not in the same candy-crushing fashion we have today) - so i'm not against it (but certainly won't be keeping a bowl of candy by the door). That said - the folks that do big christmas lights displays usually use hallowe'en as a 'dress rehearsal' for their lights (with a few spooky items pumpkins thrown in) I do think you're right though - a park called "Aussie World" would do better to focus on more aussie themed events - but i guess you don't need Hallowe'en to do scary mazes at night ala Tomb Raider....

I wasn't mimicking you - I was using the same term as you to show that I was giving it the same meaning as you - use of the same language to ensure we both were talking about the same thing. In my view it was an unrealistic expectation to expect the park to submit a query to the dept of planning over whether their existing approval (which they had) would cover the installation. As I said - theres a corporate lawyer somewhere getting his ass handed to him, but my point was that the park would have queried with the people they employ to know such things, as to whether or not something was needed, and those experts in their field would have assured the company that they were within their rights to do so. As I also said - this sort of thing happens all the time in construction - where a developer builder assumes, or receives improper advice (sometimes by the planning authority themselves) that they do not need approval - and then later find out that they do. Nobody did anything wrong here - but the Dept of planning took a different view of the existing development approvals to the park, and so requested the park provide another one. It's not really a big deal, but not anything the park really could have 'foreseen'. The dept of planning may very well have viewed it the same way that their lawyers did. There was no condescension intended - merely an attempt to explain why the park and their management really couldn't have foreseen this. I built a free standing carport to my house - my local council's website stipulated that a structure like this within certain dimensions did not require a BA - however it turns out, because it was near the fenceline of my property that one was required... so I completed and filed the necessary paperwork and received my rubber stamp and that was the end of it. Happy to move on Dianna - have you had a name change or created a new profile??? You've been away for a while - so welcome back either way!

There are different standards - but certain parks also prefer to manage the risk, rather than eliminate it all together - for example - coasters that don't go over public areas tend to have lower restrictions - but ones that go over public areas may just have nets installed to prevent falling objects. I wouldn't say Disney rides are less thrilling - CalScreamin' still packs a punch, and still goes over public walkways - it really isn't any different to say - superman, IMO.