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But they probably still will (repeat the same mistakes). I haven't had VRTP passes in a while. We decided to get them this year and see what had changed. We visited MW for the first time this week. While we had some delights during our day that made us think there were improvements, we had a number of disappointments that left a sour taste in our mouths and we're already regretting the decision and contemplating when we'd budget for DW passes again. I have no evidence to back it up, but I feel almost certain if the same issue had occurred in DW, staff would have at least tried to make things right. I also couldn't help but walk through the park seeing choices that seem like frustrating cost cutting that previously I would have written off as village not caring about the experience, but in hindsight I now think about executives stuffing their pockets and it just makes me angry.

A lot of the cosmetics above is just paint work and not difficult to achieve in a couple months. The Eddys have proven that they can deep-theme well, and while this has only been announced this week, they've no doubt been prepping for a while (though I suspect some of these Artist's Impressions are more likely AI reimaginings). My biggest takeaway (as someone who never visited under either WNWS or RWS brandings) is just how sterile and prison-like some of these facilities feel - and honestly a little paint would be welcomed. The screen over the wave pool is clever. later opening with screenings and such will be a good moneymaker. just maybe don't host any new years concerts yet. ;)

HOLY SHIT THATS INCREDIBLE NEWS. Match made in heaven - where Village failed, where Palace trod water, i'm excited to see the Eddys make this park a success! Already they're talking about retheming, extended operating season, and new attractions. Can't wait to see what they do with the place in the off season!

this will never happen purely because Greg knows what thoosies would do if this offer was on the table. In seriousness though, I think RSA would likely have more issues with this. I know it's tongue in cheek... but I think you'll be waiting a while. ;)

Thanks for posting that - Jesus christ I missed the big one - there's no drink included in the meals. Post-mix soft drink costs literal cents. they're taking a hit on a (~$3-4 cost) burger and fries that a passholder may not have purchased to get you to buy a drink. The margin on their drinks (even cans and bottles) is more than $4 so even without bringing a friend, buying extras or increasing your per cap on merch and other items, they're going to make enough to cover the cost if you buy any drink (even if you bring your existing sipper cup) so its an absolute no-brainer. still able to be gamed by those committed, but the average consumer who sees the value in this isn't going to cost the park anything, and likely spend more than they otherwise would have. it's pretty good. (Also, I think it's great that their outlets CHEWZIE pages are accessible from the website, even when the park is closed. it's great to be able to see the menu and pricing from outside the park (and this is another thing overseas parks do well) to plan ahead for picky eaters or decide where to be for lunchtime to accommodate your groups preferences. Chewzie isn't available on the website for Jane's restaurant though, but they do have a PDF of the menu online)

INB4 "someone" rants on about them giving away the gate to say this is exactly how some of the US Parks operate, and while it's technically possible to take extreme advantage of this dining plan with some dedication, they're counting on you to spend more on extras, or stay longer which increases your chance of higher per cap spending, or bring friends who don't have the dining plan. Those few who maximise their benefits will be well offset by the people who add it on, and either don't make full use of it, or otherwise spend more than they're costing the park on extras, merch and other items. They'd also have a certain amount of wastage each day like bread buns and such that they'd be writing off anyway, so i'm sure a business as large as this has run the numbers and isn't going to go broke (or miss paying shareholders) by offering an additional upcharge.

For those who don't subscribe and can't be bothered trying to get around the paywall. Brad has most of the detail covered but there are a few extras in there, plus the usual regurgitation of previous article content to fill the void inside the journalist's head.

I still prefer being able to go on dreamworld's website and see all attractions, with their planned dates, rather than have to click on every possible date I might visit to see if anything is closed at movieworld.

Big Brother better hide his wallet.

took me a second to get that! good one Gaz.

I think Dreamworld has taught us all a lot about the dangers of home-made attractions that are built without construction authority oversight. It has nothing to do with Ronald McDonald or any other red headed clown.

Yep - Rio Bravo was the original theme intended for the ride, until the movie tie-in with Wild Wild West was picked up (which is mentioned in the Wild West Falls Adventure Ride - Wikipedia article. The ride was cloned in Parque Warner Madrid and kept the original Rio Bravo name Rio Bravo Attraction | Parque Warner Madrid You can see the same text in this Wild West Falls Adventure Ride in Movie World Gold Coast Austral Editorial Stock Photo - Image of adrenaline, east: 47415018 which is dated from 2014 And while it's hard to make out in TV resolution - even the original commercial for it has it https://youtu.be/J93kq5iby-w?si=hpH8XKYxdYVqmBBd&t=245 The ride exit shop is also named 'Rio Bravo Outfitters' (taken from google street view dated January 2018

apparently not.

I agree SV's theme was poor from the beginning - an unfortunate remnant of the previous management - but it's still functional, and I don't see them touching it until fully depreciated. There are far more important capital demands than that.

I mean, at the bare minimum let's hope that they got everyone who was siphoning funds for their own benefit so that they can spend that money on the park.

looks great! I wonder how they're going to do the middle bit they can't reach with the boom.

I think perhaps you need to go back and re-read what I said. I like the seats. I agree they should face the screens. they could have fitted seats while retaining the baggage carousel, in my opinion. I just think the complete removal of theming is something we've called foul on in other attractions on the coast, and it would be hypocritical of us to applaud this move without at least noting that it came at a cost of theme reduction. the timber fencing is a darn sight better than the pool fencing we have at wild west. I think all our parks locally have shown a move to fencing off water attractions and I don't think we can get away from that - so styling it to suit the theme of the land is possibly the best we can ask for. I don't hate the current rivertown fence - though perhaps they could have missing planks dotted along that still retains 'pool safety' requirements while looking a bit more 'ramshackle'

You're right - and there can be successful crossovers (Eisner is a memorable Disney example) but historically our parks have flourished with experienced theme park leadership, rather than generalised business leadership experience. Marketing and selling your products to a youthful audience? (just being devils advocate here) Also note that CK is staying on as co-CEO so it's not like there's zero experience in the industry at the top. Eisner was balanced by Frank Wells and many would agree that the Eisner & Wells era was definitely a golden period for Disney - and the loss of Wells was certainly a marked turning point in the Eisner era. bingo.

They literally said 'must be willing to work on-site in Brisbane'

Look, I like that they've put seats in there (and agree it should be faced the other way) - and I would have given them extra props if they'd installed current versions of departure lounge seats where every 4-6 seats has a charging station because let's face it - it'd be the most popular place in the park if teens could charge their phones... But I have to call this out - whenever we see theming being removed elsewhere we bemoan the loss of classic theme in place of efficiency and modernisation - so i'm going to call it out - removing all the baggage is a miss, in my opinion. They could easily have fitted in seating that worked with the space without removing the baggage 'carousel'.

Whoever put those zip ties on and didn't clip the tails off should be taken out the back and made to watch Hollywood Stunt Driver 2 on a loop.

We just finished up in Shanghai Disneyland and they had a passport you could take to each location and get stamped - though each location had a special machine that validated the passport as genuine before it would electronically stamp the book - so you couldn't get stamps unless you purchased the book. Locations weren't marked on a map - you had to search for them based on riddles in the passport so it was an extra level of difficulty too. If you got them all, you got a special multi-coloured stamp at the exit commemorating their 10th anniversary. I agree its a really clever idea - the Dreamworld one is lower tech, but set up perfectly to keep adding new stamps for various events and occasions so the fun keeps going as long as management keep it up - I just hope this doesn't quietly disappear like many other park initiatives have over the years - getting a few new stamps made each year shouldn't break the bank but would really plus the experience for long time regular visitors as something new each time.

^I mean from his perspective - he's just talking to himself now?

It was first posted to TikTok by the original poster about a week prior to Brad's post. Comments are consistent with it happening around the time it was posted. I couldn't possibly care less. It's actually wonderful not having your catty bullshit responses dragging everything down. Folks, Bozo the Clown himself has asked to change the subject back to theme parks, despite this thread being about an incident in a theme park, and the entire discussion revolving around that incident, and literally nothing else. Next, he's going to spray water out of a flower on his lapel.

I replied to you. You replied to me. (i'm prepared for you to argue in favour of Harry's comment between mine and your reply but since Harry was quoting me and essentially supporting my statement, i'll count it) The next time I logged in - which was notably 4 days after your reply - I responded. Thats kind of how a discussion forum works. This isn't chat, replies aren't instantaneous. You've been on this forum since 2010, so you've got to be at least approaching an age where you can understand that. It took me four days to respond, ironically, because I had something else to do with my life. Quite rich coming from you, considering: You posted this thread at 11:26pm on a friday night Posted your next comment at 3:03pm saturday afternoon Again at 10:22pm Again at 10:46pm It seems I have much better things to do with my life than you do. I was involved. I was literally the first person to call out your bullshit. I still think you're struggling with the concept of a FORUM. Perhaps you might try getting a dictionary. Its a typical Brad backpedal. you make an outlandish claim or statement - in this case it's unnecessarily sensationalist language, people call you on it, you take potshots at those folk instead of reading the room and going - "you know what, i got it wrong". It's really that simple.