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Thanks for the update @Luke. I visited about a week ago and notiice those Flinstone looking awnings have gone up since. For a kid's splash zone I think it will be pretty impressive. We always knew it wasn't going to be anything more than something minor and besides, SW is finally going to get that Fountain everyone's been banging on about🤣

That Cave has been falling to pieces for years and having barely been touched since the Park opened, it had become a haven for all sorts of Creepy Crawleys over time. It's also the deepest section of the canal and an area of the ride where the logs could be rocked easily without touching the bottom. Perhaps narrow the Canal with guide rails inserted below the water line and starting from where the tunnel exited all the way up to the main lift.

If anything, you might find DD more restrictive. The seatbelt buckle that plugs into the restraint on Rivals is fully adjustable and 'guides' in to the restraint. I actually find the seats more supportive than most office chairs and even cars! Mack have done a brilliant job to ensure your not only secure but also physically supported while flying around the circuit. Have fun 😃

For me personally $19 is pretty steep to jump a Q for a ride.. for 1 go.. but that's just me.. - Riding with my Partner would be a one off cost of $38 which, to me is far more realistically spent on fuel getting there / food / and or in the shops while visiting.. but that's just my opinion. There are plenty of ppl out there who WILL and DO fork out big bucks for the prestige of instant access to DCR. I enjoyed 2 rides with my group yesterday afternoon before FN and waited no more than 10-15 minutes on both occasions. If People are that wealthy, impatient or time poor that they can't possibly forego 15 precious minutes of their busy lives waiting for a World Class Rollercoaster then let em.

Wasn't it just? Great pic btw @Brad2912 Apart from being a total washout, more or less the crowd was making the most of their time. Surprising to see all the rides running in the rain tonight.. and boyoboy did it rain!! Super quick review: Conjuring2. Basically same as last year. Great looking maze but not enough to it really. This maze has had it's run. 3rd place. Dusk to Dawn. Same as above only this maze just wasn't scary. Sorry Girls but I found myself pulling faces back at the not-so-scary actors. 4th place and please don't come back! Halloween. Scary! The Mike Myers's were intimidating and kept coming at ya. Lots of scares and effectively creepy. 2nd place. Jigsaw. Scariest! I loved all the smoke and strobes as well as the solid scares throughout. By far the most dissorientating of all the mazes. 1st place. There were often such big gaps between groups going through, ops staff were really not pushing as hard as they could. Given how bad the weather was. Despite the rain, a great night as always but probably the weakest FN overall in years. 6/10

^ WetnWhat? Oh yeah, good point @AlexB I forgot about that place for a minute. Seems I am not the only one😁

Absolutely @Luke and to think SW could probably have bought and rushed in a couple of modest flats for what this project is costing.. Another small Kid's attraction isn't exactly what that Park needs right now

I thought that voice over in SDSC was recorded by Chris Broadway a zillion years ago..

I wonder how many times over the years people have walked inside from the bright Sun only to crash into/trip over the queue rails and chains inside the main queue and actually hurt themselves? I was saying this to my other half only just the other day when a couple in front of us walked into a chain and we agreed it's an accident that's easily avoidable. #1 the entry host simply needs to do their job by ensuring the queue chains are adjusted and tidied according to the wait. #2 If there is little to no wait, Entry Host 'groups' Guests just inside the entry for a few moments to allow eyes to adjust to the darkness before entering the Building. #3 install LED tape lighting that runs along the queue floor and with a flick of a switch, the Entry Host can change the lights to direct Guests in the queue, little bit like an Airport runway. The LED's could be colourful like green, purple, deep red to add to the ambience of the room. As for the areas of the queue being damaged by fidgity Guests, perhaps consider some Curtains/drapes for the corridor and still have the dungeon lights poking through the gaps and maybe some gold ropes holding back the edges to enhance the look. Whilst they are at it, please fix the back stage light shining through from behind the monitor. It breaks the themeing and looks just crap. A simple scurting curtain across the top would do the trick.

Rode last Saturday. Not sure if this is new but I did notice framework (insert wall here!) surrounding the track throughout the ride. I could also see one of the Monsters sitting in the Dark - the one who extends his arms toward you as the Car passes. Also the Cars themselves seem to have been repainted. Faces look freshened and shiny overall. A good sign that the ride will maintain it's Scooby-Doo theme. Paintwork in the corridor leading up to the station is in terrible shape. Bored Patrons have had a field day etching their initials here for too long, I am sure this area will be dressed up when the ride goes down next month. Finally, the ride experience itself seemed improved with less pressure applied to the brakes after the last 2 drops. The braking here seemed less abrupt since last time I rode a few months.

Seeing inside you get a pretty good understanding why the ride couldn't be opened without as it stood. Anyone remember how hot it would get? It certainly felt like an exploding Mine! Just as well they DIDN'T have a Ride Op stationed at the top (like at WWF). How awful would that Shift be? Frankly I'm amazed the err building was still standing for the most part. Track looks in surprisingly good nick but the actual supports might need a bit of re-reinforcing. It wouldn't surprise me if that Melted-Easter-Egg-Wire-Cage-Thing has been holding much of it together all these years😅

All good mate sorry I didn't mean it like that. Just jokes

I dunno @Reanimated35 shits and giggles? I was merely pointing out the return to school dates across the country

According to Australia.gov.au our Parks are going to be insanely busy this week. I hope they are staffed up because MW could easily smash their attendance records again. Dates below: NT 9th Oct NSW 9th Oct ACT 9th Oct QLD 3rd Oct SA 16th Oct TAS 16th Oct VIC 9TH Oct WA 9th Oct

Thanks for your extremely detailed review @Santa07 - now I'm super excited for my turn next Saturday morning 😲

It's great to see they appear to be throwing everything at salvaging Wipeout but now I'm starting to lose hope that we will ever see it return😢

I'm confused. So what you are saying is that the ride is showing it's age and quite rough to ride (particularly the front row. FOR SHAME AW btw) -despite this, you still rode 30 times in a single day? Are you a glutten for punishment? Lol. That butterfly/nausea feeling you get from Goliath seems pretty symptomatic of outside facing Pendulum rides and other spin-spews like Air Races (Pandemonium). They are not really designed to ride in multiple succession - Most ppl won't, because their bodies tell them to stop by making them feel sick, often after just 1 go! Side note. Is that Chair lift still operating? I'm surprised their Legal/Risk guys haven't shut it down by now as it's an accident waiting to happen.

100% agree @AlexB. I'd like to see something like a point system based on Member spend introduced. Earn say 1 point for every dollar spent on memberships plus bonus points for Premium memberships, special services and events booked online. Introduce a system in-Park allowing Guests to scan their memberships and receipts for purchasing a Product or Service across the brand to earn say 1 point per 2 dollar spent. Redeem anything from locker hire, photopass, Rivals backwards to meals - all the way up to the more high end experiences like AOS, a stay at SW or a backstage MW tour. Such an incentive for Members would not only encorage greater visitation it would significantly increase visitor spend across the brand/properties. Thoughts?

Apologies if this has already been said elsewhere, if there is no-one waiting for the backward seats, will Operators fill them from the normal queue or let the seats run empty?

I'm heading down next weekend for my early access and first ever ride. Paying the extra couple of bucks each month for things like this makes it totally worth it and I hope VTP's continue with these kind of incentives for the more premium memberships.

Themeing and landscaping does look impressive. I hope work continues plussing the older areas of the Park to balance the overall look. The ride looks fun and the restraint system is really the current staple of any decent thrill ride. May I ask how tight the restraint system is? The Claw is probably the most prohibitive ride on the GC for Adult riders outside average size.. not just overweight people either.. big thighs, broad shoulders, big back or just being tall make riding Claw prohibitive for many.

Have the other State holidays started yet? I think it's understandable to hear DW is quiet with passholders who are sure to be down the road atm. Sad to hear. A good crowd generates atmosphere and no crowd gets people talking.

It's Artwork. Not a Map.

On the redemption page it says for VIP Holders.. Your Season Pass ID number is your Member Nr. It is located on the back of your VIP Pass in the bottom right corner next to the barcode. Please enter numbers only. If you have any issues please call our Sales Team on 133 386 for further assistance with your renewal or redemption.

Great news about shade coming in. Judging from the size of the supports it looks like the awning will be high enough to not effect the surrounding and indeed the ride itself. Is there an observation area of some kind?