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Yeah but I can see a use for that. I mean if you're going to get it to go the station, then you're wanting to use it. And that would be handy because it would act as testing it. I'm not sure though, But I can see the good in both ways.

I never thought of it like that. Thanks Gazza.

Ah that's cool. I really do not see the point of a soft opening. I like when they launch it BEFORE it's open to the public. In my eyes, it's silly and pointless.

Yeah Richard. It's really bad, you would think they would have a map in the middle around 4mb or something.Why couldn't they just have scanned it and make it a JPG, that would be much, much better. Also, about the comments, I don't really trust them. I went on Friday night (night of the Media Opening) and there was already comments on there. Some from people as far away as England. So I wouldn't trust them at all.

Gazza, you've outdone yourself! Let's hope Gazza can get a job at Sea World helping them to design their future ride

I used to be like you. I then rode Wild West and Batwing. Once you can do Batwing, you should be set for Superman Escape. If you rode Batwing and didn't like it, because it was too scary, then I wouldn't do Superman Escape. SO I'd try out Batwing before you to on Superman Escape.

Richard, when you talk about mainstream media, do you mean TV stations? I haven't really heard anything like that besides on theme park websites. But then again, I haven't really been looking...

It is really tight on your legs. You cannot move them what-so-ever. It's very tight and the whole top of the bike is pressing on the top of your legs. It's a very smooth ride Gazza.

Stardust, What would you rate it out of 10? It seemed like you liked the first half, but the second half is a little of a let down.

Wow, That's one cool ride. I can't wait to visit it some day. I love how they used the land scape around it to act as suppots.

In a sence of it being a thrill ride yes, a failure. But as a family ride, it's sure one of the best at Dreamworld. It's a fun ride. It's not that thrilling, but it's fun. I'm a thrill person, and most people here are too. That's why I'm rating it a 6 out of 10. But I'm sure there's kids (and some adults) who would say that the Motocoaster is a fun family roller coaster with a fast (and thrilling) launch. So while it may fail to match up to Superman Escape, Tower of Terror and other thrill rides, it will is a run FAMILY ride. On the same topic, I do not think the BIG SIX THRILL RIDES slogan should be used on this ride. Maybe something like "Australia's First" or "Australia's Fastest Family Ride". I don't know, I know it won't attract the thrill seekers but it may stop the people from being disappointed when getting off the ride. Another good judge of the speed slowing a lot in the end of Richard's video from on-ride the coaster. It also shows how smooth the launch is. BTW Richard, was it you who had to ride those 4-5 times at the start? Dan said he had to and his legs were killing him. (from the seats) Anyways... Now, you guys don't make up your mind yet okay. You've gotta ride at least once, to make up your mind, okay?

That's basically what I was after, but also it's max speed? Sorry I would put it in my No Limits and look for myself but my computer got a virus two days ago, and had to re-load my OS. And with everything that's been happening lately, I haven't found time to load No Limits.

Well, Let me just say that the coaster's seats can hurt your legs a little nearing the end of the ride. But besides that, they aren't too bad. As for the coaster itself, the launch is good (not Superman Escape's power) and the first few turns really are cool. It feels like you're going to fall out because of the trains. But that's where the speed stops, and the second half of the coaster is slow (Road Runner speed, or a little faster) and it's not very thilling. Overall it's a good coaster but I wouldn't go to Dreamworld JUST for it (well maybe my first time) and if the line is over 30min, it's not worth it, unless you've never been on. I didn't get a chance to ride more then once, but Spotty (who I took with me) got to go like 5 times in a row and he said the sidecar was much more thrilling. I recommend the coaster to everyone, as It's not too thrilling, but thrilling enough to get thrill seekers happy for the first 20seconds of the ride. I must say it was also great meeting Richard there, He's a quite bloke but we had a chat and he's cool. Carries a good set of cameras too.

Well I haven't seen any ads up our way but why would they? The ride does look really good (looking at its plans) and I love how they've used the land around it to act as supports. With what the park has planed for the future, it's sure to become a really great park. Maybe even one of Australia's best water parks. Which would be good for any other parks wanting to set-up in Sydney.

That's good Gazza. Would you be able to post up the Ride's Specs?

Yep, Very Cool Design. Thanks Gazza for putting the smaller file size there. Does anyone know if the coaster will be open for Screamworld tomorrow night?

Those supports seem like they won't move. They seem to be holding up that tree bit on the top which isn't connected to the main tower. I haven't seen it since then so I couldn't say if it's still there. But I would think it would be.

I don't like the metal supports at the back. It's a shame they didn't fine a way to hide them.

No Worries Richard. The picture is good. Is there any information on what the lines are like? I'm guessing they would be long because this is the park's only roller coaster and it's a one train. Also I would think because of the station's design, the loading time would be longer? Anyways, That's a guess. Can anyone tell me what they are like?

This picture is about a week old, but the Kids' Drop Tower looks very cheap.

Well It's no themeing looks better then Motocoaster's themeing.It looks better overall. And I didn't say it had no themeing. Just said they "haven't really themed it." Meaning very little. A little off-topic, but I must say Richard, your latest story on Surfrider (one word) is good but its picture on the front page is a little too big. That's just what I think. But I don't like having to scroll down so far to the other stuff.

Yep, I agree with you there. Even though they haven't really themed it, it still looks great. It's not a silly theme like the Motocaster, which in future will fade and look very cheap. (more cheap then it looks now)

Oh got you. I still feel it would be over kill and they should just do one lap to kill the lines.

They cannot run more then one lap because the two stations are inline. Meaning that there's no way of getting around the stations for the other train to travel around the track again. If they had one train, then they could run more then one lap. But I doubt they would, even though it would be cool.

Missed the bit about posting the Superman pictures next time sorry.