BNErider

Really exciting stuff. However, 'Australian experiences' in my opinion is not so much directed at locals or interstate guests, but those residing overseas. Didn't we learn that something like 70% of DW's attendance is from locals? And isn't that the group of people mostly affected by the decline in attendance? I think a very fun, 'safe' (in the eyes of the GP) family dark(?) ride could be something to win back locals. Not an Australian-themed 'experience'. Of course, I have no idea what type of attraction this could be from their vauge description. Time will tell!

It'd be cool if they had a store on Main St that could promote the new coaster with some motion base seats + VR -- like what Liseburg is doing for their new dive coaster.

YES! Did Gringotts at USF and the fog screen didn't appear on the first time I did the ride, so I knew what was coming next... (not waning to spoil it for anyone else)

Really keen to go on Fury 325. I'd also like to re-ride Intimidator 305 because I remember not loving it the first time I rode it in 2010. Also I want to ride Lightning Rod, and I can't wait for the Mean Streak RMC conversion next year. I've never done an RMC though so really would love to ride any. Other ones I'm really looking forward to (in no particular order): El Toro Speed Dragon 2000 The Flying Dinosaur Taron Maverick Leviathan

Evil Within volume 1 would be up there. Conjuring was pretty good (wish I went when the ceiling girl was still in there). The Film Vault had those chainlink fences with the strobe lights, yeah? While it felt cheap, man it was scary. Wolf Creek in its first year was also really good with the outdoor sets that felt really realistic (think it was that one). Felt a bit dead actor wise though (which kind of helped build up the anticipation).

True... Maybe you could leave the others behind

I could think of so many better ways to spend 2k... I mean I'd fly out to Universal Orlando with that money

I did the VIP experience at USH in 2010 I think. I really enjoyed it. From memory we spent around half the day going around the film studios, being able to walk through the New York/Chicago street and down an 'alley', and also around the famous crashed 747 set. We also walked through the prop house and into places like the sign shop etc. It was pretty good, and while it was better than the usual studio tour they put on, I probably wouldn't go back and do it again. Once is enough for me. It was better than the WB studio tour, btw. I don't remember doing much around the theme park, besides getting a nice sit down buffet lunch and getting express passes for all of the rides and shows. If you haven't visited USH before, I would probably still want a stand alone day (or half day) to experience the park as a usual guest. Overall I'd definitely recommend it if you have the cash to spare, but I wouldn't say it's a 'must do'.

Does TI#2 really interest anyone? I really like Tiger Island but I feel like that ship has sailed. I'm sure it's going to be a nice addition but it doesn't 'excite' me. It's like if MW added a new street to the Villains Unleashed area... I would check it out, but not be very excited unless something totally next level was added.

This coaster is going to be quite low to the ground in parts. I think it's going to pack some serious speed on those low sections which supports are now going up for. I seriously can't wait. This thing just looks awesome!

Personally nothing can beat the good ol' B&M track for me. I don't think it's necessary the look, but I associate them with bread and butter "big" coasters you see as a staple throughout the US, and while not necessary envelope pushing, solid rides with good speed, height and forces.

Don't think they'd get @kyliebowmaker in on the hypercoaster marketing efforts but who knows... lol.

I think there are a few people here on the ball with pricing, but I would really like to see single-day entry broken down into 2 or 3 tiers to encourage locals to come during quiet times, and to charge a premium when more people are visiting during the school holidays/weekends. I'd also like to see annual passes split into various tiers (blackout dates on the cheapest, varying level of discounts as you go up the tiers), and for them to not be changed every time they need to sell more passes in a hurry! Just keep 2/3 consistent levels and keep it at that - and if you want to throw in a 'bonus' - do so, but keep the tiers where they were.

Just noticed the two end fence poles have a different top with VR and MW logos... wonder why?

That' a sexy brick wall. I'm jealous. Will be interesting to see how many people exit through here, or go out via the entrance/Lego store.

Revenge of The Mummy - don't know if I'd call that a 'smooth' coaster. While it rides well, it stops extremely abruptly. Can't remember how USH/USS' one rides, but if it's anything like how the Orlando one rode a few months ago... If anything, Fury would probably be better in terms of comfort.

I'm only casually reading this conversation, but I'd say there would be multiple layers of protection (Swiss cheese model perhaps) to minimise or eliminate the risk. There's probably a lot of tasks that always have some risk, but having multiple layers of protection will hopefully reduce that risk to something easily manageable.

It's interesting, because I'd say in the US, you'd be more of an enthusiast if you DIDN'T think it counted as a hypercoaster. When beginning this poll, I thought all the 'no' voters were the most GP like (oh no, are we turning into obnoxious coaster geeks now?).

The facade looks hideous. The inside looks OK.

@Cactus_Matt - that's the model of coaster, not the RCDB stamp of approval.

In the truest terms of a hypercoaster, if it's under 200ft then it's not a hyper. But I'm also not someone to get caught up with all that - you wouldn't look down on it because it didn't meet hypercoaster status, but I also don't think it's fair to technically call it a hyper.

@pushbutton - let us have this one, mate. I'll stand behind you for a dark ride next, promise.

I really can't imagine that song in any other ad right now...

Worked for an airline for a few years. No extra pay for weekends, public holidays, Christmas/New Years etc. We'd work overnight and get no money for that, either, but that was kind of offset by a travel allowance. That was a salary position though.

Just found this. First song must have been requested by @Theme Park Girl lol