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Ah ok, thanks for clarifying your point, no arguments here about that particular so-called "NEWS" outlet 🧐 I recall a former Theme Park work colleague, who's no stranger to big Coasters btw, rode this thing a good few years back, but I still remember her shit-scared face from the ride photo, THAT said enough for me to give it a miss. Mind you, I love taking a spin on ST Tail whip, will gladly ride King Claw, Hyper coaster & Superman. But recently I rode backwards on Leviathan & tbh not sure I'll muster up the courage to do that again anytime soon.😱

idea* The air in Rivertown is thick with the scent of damp earth and crushed ferns, and the drab old Motocoaster pavilion has been completely swallowed up by a sprawling, half-unearthed temple complex. Explorers step through the queue—now a winding trench flanked by wooden scaffolding, flickering kerosene lanterns, and half-brushed artifacts still clinging to the mud, beneath the light of a canvas canopy raised above. Reaching the loading platform, the (*cough*) so-called motorcycle trains are long gone, with the newly designed vehicles: featuring, inwards facing battered, circular excavation mine carts.. The station overhead is a massive, crumbling stone chamber lined with ancient, ominous carvings. Over the intercom, a panicked archaeologist yells that a trap has been triggered. The cavern suddenly erupts with blinding green lights, fog and a blast of pressurized air shoots your carriage blind, obliviously & into the jungle ahead! The moment your car clears the station, the gyroscopes release. Carts spin erratically and wildly as you launch outward, blurring the lush Rivertown canopy into a dizzying smear of green and brown., careening helplessly over the pathways, spiraling through the tight twists and low-to-the-ground turns, never facing the same direction for more than a few seconds. Just as you catch your breath, the track stalls the rider's as gravity finally wins, stalling out at what was (once!) thought to be the original ride's end.. But (hang on?? WTF?!!!) This, here is a cave, a dead end??? For one weightless second, riders pause, facing Rivertown before backfiring up the circuit, twisting and free-spinning in chaotic reverse, tearing backward journey through the entire jungle circuit before slamming safely back into the archaeological dig site.

@TV15 I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest you didn't read the last few pages on this 🙃🫠

Well you got me good there @DaptoFunlandGuy, thanks for clarifying!😆 Theme Park nut or not, it's interesting how many of us notice those SBNO things (like sections of monorail track, stations, trains, covered up cable car station etc) while looking straight through what's now completely gone - such as all the removed track out front, so thanks for pointing out the obvious! oops🤭 Doesn't change the fact that SW needs a transportation attraction. One that not only serves visitors staying at the SW Resort, connecting the front to the back of a very long Park while taking advantage of those breathtaking views. Modern day Cable 🚡 rides purpose built to conditions, some even navigate around a twisting circuit, are safely enclosed, wheelchair accessible, have ventilated cabins, with clear floors, sometimes with AC that's charged back up as they roll through the stations.

Thanks for sharing @Noll_57 as per usual, the GCB are factually off the mark. Visiting SW in the past few weeks, I'm happy to report that not only most, if not all of the Monorail infrastructure (track and trains included) aren't removed, yet continue to remain (however mothballed), SBNO. Maybe I didn't explore enough of the Park to notice, but from what I could see, all Park Stations remain, with train (at least 1 near Shark Bay) remains as does all track throughout the park, including sections under the Plaza area. From what I can see, the only thing done to the track is the addition of anti-bird spikes. Is it just me or does all this seem like such an incredibly shithouse waste of a great asset? Surely, with relatively minimal engineering, modest investment & some necessary technical, safety and comfort upgrades, these things could be returned to modern day operations for millions to enjoy for many more years to come. Sadly, the longer this is all left sitting, the harder it is to justify any such return. The same goes for the Sky cable car ride. Another great bird's eye view transport attraction - one who's next nearest neighbour is all the way up near Cairns (Kuranda).. Albeit, the SW system was far less complex than what they have. SeaWorld's greatest feature is entirely in its natural beauty; the spectacular views across the GC Broadwater, within the Park itself, the High rises of the greater Surfers Skyline, Mountains, Ocean and beyond. Leaving clear reminders of itge Park's past with stations almost remaining fully intact just gives People false hope - but worst of all - it shows a Jokers hand of dirty echoes from a past built on broken promises; that lost credibility to what might still be, or could have been, but never was.. For some of us silly enough to still dream, I'm happy to keep holding on to hope. So long as the Trident stands, anything is possible right?😊

Phew, guess I'm happy to be (apparently?) dodging a proverbial bullet, again 😁 MickeyDMembersJan 29 ^ nice idea but this beauty looks a good 20m + Id hazard a guess , the real budget would be less than half that figure. Maybe close to 20m if you want to include a river boat cruise and another lesser attraction to Rivertown, but Yuh, just nuh. By "that" & "next chapter" , surely they're hinting at something a little closer to home. An easy retheme, - immersive queue, spinning cars, even a 2nd launch? Tbh, this Coaster has far more potential than just pulling it down. Guess I'll be standing by to eat my word soup, but in the meantime I guess we'll just have to wait and see 😋

Look, I'd be totally fine with the Ski Show gone in exchange for something like the return of a proper aerial cable car ride, maybe chuck in some paddle boats & (god forbid) build an actually decent replacement to Trident! After FINALLY riding that thing recently, (after numerous failed attempts) seriously, OMFG, was this ride actually made in someone's back garage? No wonder it spends most of it's time on the ground. What an absolute piece of shit, dare I say, it's also an accident waiting to happen.

Oookay, here's my hot tip(s).. SW Ski show is toast. On a very recent visit, you can easily see why (the ski show) has past it's time. There's a lot of space across the lak area, and the nostalgia critic in me, gives a fair reminder to keep in mind what makes Sea World Australia's oldest Theme Park. It's a tough call & one that makes me just think those in control will make the right decision

^ same! I HATE this thing - it quintessentially represents a certain "Dreamworld chapter" that surely we'd all rather forget. Not to mention, has ZERO thematic cohesion to the world class efforts of King Claw. Put it in WWW & build a proper, "foot-long Hot Dog" Stand. For those of you old enough, you know I'm not talking about giant Dicks😁

Croaker was best when presenting the SeaWorld Ski show. Then he took over everything, not just the Theme Park S&E - but ALL of the major Park Operations too - AND- with what!? BigGa$h stepped in nicely by his side, & well, where is that guy now?🫠

.. what, after they stopped trading discount coupons at the gate in exchange for full price?🧐

I know you're saying "dreams are free" BUT, "Once upon a time" , there was not just one, but several GC Theme Parks built on such whimsical things made from magical sparkles & shit, with lollipops, Unicorns and the like.. yeah, look, go on, I know you remember a time 😁 Sadly MW and VRTP have departed from reality & continue diving down some sort of crazy arse path of I dunno... WHAT THE ABSOLUTE FUCK?? @DaptoFunlandGuy you're spot on, of course the average Mum & Dad have no idea what they're talking about, - THAT'S exactly my point! It's about engaging with Customer, genuinely taking interest in your audience and making them feel like they're a part of the journey (like it or not!). I mean, how hard is it to make your own sandwiches and wraps in Park ? How hard is it to create your own sweet treats and how hard is it to build your own unique brand with a memorable customer experience with a consistency unmatched by a genuine effort to make sure every visitor's day exceeds that of the one before? Passion is where it all starts and that's exactly where they need to go back to.

The MW layout has always been a shemozzle but today, it's a painful ball ache, at best. Right now, the s/western corner of the Park is lonely, sad as f*CK & boring (regardless if WWF is open or not) + if you're sans smaller kids in your group the n/eastern Looney side is another no-go zone! As a veteran Cast Member, It's hard not to be critical.. sorry I just can't help myself, as much as I try to ignore the little things on any given visit, some things are hard to look past (don't even get me started 🤦‍♂️ on the OZ land, seriously wtf??), but tell me I'm not the only 1 who finds the place has entrenched itself with pointless dead ends.and the worst crowd flow I've ever experienced in a Theme Park, globally. All criticism aside, I must say the majority of Cast Members are the best in years and deserve to be properly recognised for their hard work and efforts. Cast aside, being repeatedly funnelled up and down the same Main Street, Christ knows how many times on any given day, is the fundamental reason why most people leave the Park feeling dissatisfied. It's monotonous, mundane and repetitive. Simple solution* - Management just need to set foot in the Park, (during trading hours) & take a look through the eyes of all visitors - especially the Holidaying families. Take a seat with them, shout the kids a front seat ride pass, buy Mum & Dad a coffee & take the time to have a chat, engage, listen & learn about how to reconnect with what Movie World has struggled with for far too many years - an industry leading relationship between Guest and Cast. We all know there are simple & obvious fixes to improve circular crowd flows around MW, but tbh opinions of Theme park enthusiasts on sites like this, which to be frank, no-one knows about is entirely useless. That's why the only way to fix things is for them to go back to basics, get those precious executive's arses out of their casual clothes, put on a uniform like everyone else, get out of their cushy office (and that goes for you too, Clarke!) hit the pavement, get to know your employer (the customer).& open your hearts and minds! The rest will work itself out 👍

Move Trident into the Spot, call it an Aquaman ride & swap the S&S spaceshot to fill the Trident void. Not entirely "ideal" but 100% cost effective solution to solving 2 problems.

^ just got bumped another week, till the 27th🙄. To be fair, the thing has ran non stop since day 1, but still, Holidays etc.. Hopefully we won't so any further delays.

More great news for Sky Voyager, I believe Niagara Falls is on the way! Fair call, and you'd think it would be easy enough to have both.. right? Trouble with those suitcase props, the constant climbing and subsequent breaking them, not only did they need frequent fixing/replacing & the unfortunate reality of stupid people ruining the experience for everyone else. If the main Q area was further upgraded, thematic touches like baggage carousels etc might have to be fenced off (eg Jungle Rush). Either way, addition of seats is a massive welcome to many who need to take a load off tired feet..

While they're at it, the Geyser area out back hasn't been pressure washed in... Hmm let's see, Ever? 🤞 they clean that up too

So, are you saying you'd rather stand on the spot for 10 minutes, over taking a break, to sit down a bit & enjoy a calm moment of respite? Especially when most of a Theme Park day (at least in Australia) is spent on your feet -all while outside in the sultry QLD heat. The baggage carousel btw was only ever sat on by small children and replaced more times than worth counting. Just saying

^Absolutely! Personally, I'd have preferred they put seats along the outer side, facing the screen, but semantics... 🙃Honestly, this is such a massive welcome for anyone with tired feet and in need of a break, while waiting for the next adventure 👍

Another example of DW actively listening to Guest Feedback 👏👏👏 Other noticeable improvements from the latest refurb; repainted ceiling/walls in common areas & that awful dead rat smell is (mostly) gone.🙏 Best of all, I'm thoroughly impressed with how they are constantly improving the "flight experience" with noticeable adjustments to the side Gondola-to-screen alignment and the projection quality overall has never looked better, infact I would say it's now at Disney standard! I'm sure they will address the shows Audio and physical effects in the future, as they continue to improve the overall experience, but it's just so good to enjoy the experience more every time I ride👍

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice?👀

I've already put a SV Q solution to DW, no movement just yet but installing sliding bench seating around the outer Queue rails of SV -not a new idea, but one that would make the whole stationary waiting (nature of a cycle ride) ordeal so much more comfortable, and 🤞 might just slow down those clamouring kiddies from further breaking the already broken fake suitcases?

^ nice idea but this beauty looks a good 20m + Id hazard a guess , the real budget would be less than half that figure. Maybe close to 20m if you want to include a river boat cruise and another lesser attraction to Rivertown, but Yuh, just nuh. By "that" & "next chapter" , surely they're hinting at something a little closer to home. An easy retheme, - immersive queue, spinning cars, even a 2nd launch? Tbh, this Coaster has far more potential than just pulling it down. Guess I'll be standing by to eat my word soup, but in the meantime I guess we'll just have to wait and see 😋

Maybe we should just take a moment on all this breathe in, out, etc.. Seriously, calm the fuck down everyone! Has Dreamworld management given you many reasons for concern over their creative direction of late? NO??? no. Let's not go jumping the gun here pp!? Hold your fire, maybe, can we just take our time, wait & see before unloading judgement....? Yuh?!😁