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Sorry, skimmed over Alex's post. My bad

I have been wondering for a while what that new shop at MW was. I am glad it's something that fits in with the classic Hollywood theme -- but please, they should of completed the experience by having uniforms that complement the theme, not take away from it!

rival81, are you kidding? The cost to install a few booths and have 2-4 operators on would be MUCH less than the revenue raised from charging each car $5-10.

Well I started a thread a few weeks ago about a meet-up at Movie World and/or Dreamworld. Give me a shout on MSN as I would love to get something organised. ERT is great, but I'm sure we could get something else organised instead if it's too expensive.

I simply stated my opinion, which was that people aren't going to send money to someone who they don't know. DJ, you mentioned that Ed was at the R-C meetup, and that's great! But that does nothing for me and most of the other members on here, as we didn't attend the trip. I am sure he's a great bloke, but I'm not going to send money to someone who I have no idea about. I stand by everything that I have said as I know that it wasn't intended to make Ed feel bad, but give him an understanding of how I felt.

You kind of missed Alex's point. People aren't going to send $1,000+ (or any money in fact) to someone who is simply conducting a 'project'. Start off with something simple. A forum, your own trip reviews and some video footage. Start small, and then organise a one-day event at a park (like your previously proposed trip). Do that a few times and then organise something bigger. Maybe a weekend at the Sea World resort which has a bus going between the various GC parks... Of course, you'll need to get a fair amount of participants in order to make it profitable. That's what I'd be doing. After all, Theme Park Review wasn't build in a day.

Can you tell me what the event is for? Does it have a webpage or anything where I can gain extra info? I think many of the members on here would be hesitant about sending money to somebody they don't know. In saying that though, I am slightly interested. However, I'd like a little more information first.

I went to Warner Bros. Movie World's Halloween Fright Night last night, and while it was my second visit for this year, it was MUCH better than the first. Firstly, the night apparently had just under 2,000 people in the park, while my first visit (October 17th) apparently had 5,000. Tonight (October 31st) is apparently a sell out at around 8,000. The park was great, with the beginning of the night having a fair few actors around Main Street scaring guests. Of course, these actors seemed to disappear later into the evening, accept for one, who was chasing kids up and down the street. The fog throughout the park was thick and made guests (at times) have to put their hands out in front to stop them from running into other guests. The lights, however, were not as good as last year. I don't know why, but last year's lighting seemed to provide more 'wow' than this year's. The shows were really 'meh' this year. Firstly, the rock band was replaced with a stupid vampire show, which was so boring! The Nightmare House film was just two short films thrown together, which left some guests walking out before the second one even started! However, unlike last time, the projectionist fired up the chairs' air puffers right at the end and caused everyone to jump! While cool, it would have been even better if the effects were fired off when the film was at its scariest, not at the end. Superman Escape was running two trains and wait times weren't an issue. Road Runner was only running one, however, wait times were not an issue either. I didn't see Lethal Weapon because when we went over at 8:40pm the queue had already closed -- even though it was meant to close at 9pm and wait times for that ride hardly ever exceed 20 minutes. The mazes on the second visit were MUCH better, despite one. The Fun House was full of clowns and while I am not afraid of clowns, I did still jump in a few spots... and got chased out by a clown (8 out of 10)! The Bedlam Manor was also full of actors and they didn't just stand there like last time -- they were pretending to be wall hangings and dead people -- and really did cause everyone to scream just a little (9 out of 10). The Dragon Alley was very boring on my second visit. I did not see even one actor in the main room, and this type of maze really needs actors, otherwise you are just walking through a pitch-black maze (3 out of 10). What else? There's not much else to add. The night was great and next year's should be even better. However, it does get boring at around 10pm when the actors start disappearing and the guests depart. I think a show in the show stage is a must and more actors in the mazes is essential! Plus, I think we should keep Main Street for live music acts and use the show stage for any real 'shows'. I also am really angry that I missed the Thriller dance... Pictures!

Funny you should mention Sizzler, but I see your point. However, don't they charge more for 'extras' at different venues? Then again, I don't buy hot dogs normally. Back on topic... how long did it take to get through Superman's queue?

Well I guess it would have to do with the weather. Roller coasters wouldn't be able to operate with buckloads of snow coming down. It would also be VERY cold to go to a park when it's snowing.

This park looks amazing! I am planning to hit the park when it opens. I really do hope that these new SLCs prove to be better than the old design...

"a little coaster track with dips and turns" What would you suggest? Sounds like a wild mouse to me...

A mine ride, which is a wild mouse just like SDSC... hmm, I think I would pass. However, I'd love an indoor ride like Indiana Jones or Spiderman!

Road Runner was running past 9pm, but the queue entrance had the 'not open' sign up. I just assumed that it was closed and they were running the last of the people through.

In regards to Superman, I am shocked! I didn't line up for it but I kept walking past and even waited out front to see if there were two trains running... must have been slow operations. And Gazza, when they asked me if I'd like cheese and onion, I said no. So it was just a plain hot dog.

Dreamworld is a full-day park. Movie World and Sea World can be split up into half-day parks.

Oh, also... can anyone please tell me how they can justify charging people $11.95 for a plain hot dog and a bottle of water?!

I went to tonight's event and was left quite unimpressed. Firstly, the rides closing at 9pm (all outdoor rides) closed their queues at around 8:40pm. Most of the rides and attractions that closed at 11pm cut off their queues at around 10:30. This resulted in the park being quite boring after 10-10:30pm. Now, onto the mazes... I went into all three mazes and thought the Bedlam Manor was best. You pretty much walked through different horror-themed rooms and had a few scary people look at you. The Dragon Alley was just a pitch-black maze with a few things touching you and a guy that pops out and follows you. The Fun House featured a few rooms that were filled with bubbles etc. and some not-so-scary clowns. I do admit though, I did get a fright or two in each maze. The rides were VERY badly organised. Mainly Superman, which had its line well and truly out of the building (yes, all the switchbacks were full) and only one train was running. Lethal Weapon was also running one train, but the line didn't really warrant it. The Nightmare House film was really lame. It was pretty much just a few short films thrown together. In addition, Main Street needs MANY more actors and shows. The rock band that appeared last year was much better than the show they have now. One show in Main Street just isn't good enough. More so, the show stage really should feature a show with a high production value because there just isn't enough to do IMHO. A few general notes... - Wild West Falls needs a big overhaul some time soon. Some of the buildings in the ghost town need to have their backings replaced because you can see right through them. Also, the interior of the ride needs to be fixed up because in many parts it has broken off. - The Take 1 shop now has two big signs promoting the Road Runner on-ride photos and a plasma out the front displaying these photos. Looks REALLY bad... - The shop on the corner that separates the bank and Batman cafe is under construction... anyone know what is going in there? I am going again on the 30th with another group of friends. I will take some pictures then.

LW closed at 9pm? Apparently it's meant to stay open until 11pm. And how were the mazes?

Do we have any idea where the second maze will be this year?

I'm certainly going to this! I'm glad that they have extended the hours for most of it. Now I can get the rides that close at 9pm done first and go back for the rest. Hopefully they do a good job with the second maze this year... last year's was pretty much just random fences.

^ Any extra competition is good! However, look at our food prices... not much good competition has done there! Although, Costco looks promising. Has anyone been there yet?

Will this count as another credit? Is there an official rule in regards to rides that change their trains and names? Back on topic... I really hope that they do something with the theming, because a new train (in my opinion) doesn't really justify a name change. I know they can market it as something new, but if people go to the park and just see a new train, they're not going to be very happy. But if they do something special with the theming, then I feel it may reflect on the park better. However, I can't imagine many people would go to Sea World just because of this 'new' ride.

I saw the show on the first day it opened to the public. They did that camera stuff with the audience from day-dot, didn't they? I will admit that some humor has been added, although 2 cars have been removed... So the 2 cars being removed really takes away from the good stuff that has been added. Hey, on the GCCC website, there is something about phase 2, what is that?

- Re-theme Superman's building to look like a real metro terminal. - Install new Vekoma trains on Lethal Weapon or replace the attraction. - Upgrade the lighting in the park (Main Street lights replaced, other areas installed with colourful lights verses normal spotlights) - Extend the park hours til 9pm on public holidays (weekends if the move is popular) with a discounted rate after 5pm. This encourages people to come in late and therefore purchase dinner. - Knock down the Batman Adventure building. Open up a Batman-themed area with a restaurant. - Replace the current Batman food outlet with a small stage and theme it appropriately. - Look into a future movie-themed attraction.