Park Addict 93

Everyone’s different of course but I had no issue doing 3 rides back to back and a total of 6 before I left the park around 1:00PM. I incorrectly assumed the theming was largely complete but looking at Greg’s Instagram story they are still adding some more. Heard a “paging Mr Longhurst” announcement during the que too, a nice little touch.

Good to have as a backup but the weather has held/they are using the usual location currently

I could be wrong but I don't believe this has come to fruition, the turntable at load is there but I have never seen an accessible vehicle on the tracks (or next to it).

Since when? Don't regularly visit but I believe it's only recently been mentioned on their website and terms and conditions. AOS and PC now also cashless with the following caveat in the website FAQ

From these photos the only noticeable thing that has changed is the location of the screen and configuration of the que. Screen being in the centre of the room rather than the corner. Works both for the ride/que waiting and for private events.

It wouldn’t surprise me if it’s a trial/they consider implementing it at their other parks too. I’ve noticed more “eftpos only” at Movie World than there was previously especially in Mobiles.

Wet n Wild is now cashless as per the pop up on their website and the following in the ThemeParks.com.au T&Cs

So day ticket pricing has fluctuated between $119-$99 over the past year with the higher prices being during holidays. This has always been a 12m ticket validity with purchase however not restricted to specific dates. I don’t think $99 is honestly value for money when half or more rides are shut/the experience offered generally outside of school holidays. I don’t see them doing it but it should be even cheaper if that’s what’s on offer.

The One Pass branding is no more, one day tickets for MW/SW/WNW are now date specific and go as high as $139 for peak dates. One Pass/Locals One Pass > Premium Annual Pass One Pass Lite/Annual Adventure Pass > Saver Annual Pass Prices have stayed the same as the previous Locals pricing but now are available to everyone. 5-14 day holiday tickets remain the same but losing the previous Escape/Super/Mega Pass naming. Following conditions apply for the new dated single day tickets ”Guests may change their visit date up to five (5) times within the same pricing tier for free, subject to availability. Date changes can be made via the “Change Date” link in the email receipt, via the online account portal, or by contacting our call centre at 13 33 86. Changes must be made before 9:00 AM on the date of your visit. If the new date falls into a higher-priced tier, additional charges will apply”. There’s a new “one day all parks” ticket at $149 that doesn’t require date selection. Thoughts are these changes make sense, the one day pricing increase and removal of the locals requirement is clearly designed to push people even further towards holiday/annual ticketing and discourage visiting Coomera.

Exactly why I'm curious to see. The entry sign (you drive under) is looking quite sad and due for an update/"reimagining" regardless.

Exactly my thoughts, it will be interesting to see if they update the entry and arch signage to reflect this as a mater of priority or if it just progressively is updated across the park as things are replaced ect. They only just released a new magnet with the old logo too. https://shop.themeparks.com.au/collections/all-warner-bros-movie-world/products/superman-magnet-copy

I can be naturally skeptical of any statement that comes out of the parks, but I do believe this that they are getting replacement parts (for the existing ride experience) manufactured. Will they need to look at large expenses/closure/something in the not too distant future, yes. But I think it will still reopen as is.

The exhibit is long gone/used for storage now despite signage being intact. WC = White Christmas in the example I gave.

Choosing not to open attractions during night events for cost cutting or because they wish for people to purchase day tickets/passes is not new. Oz was not open for the WC dates that took place after opening last year, neither was the Batman Exhibit when it was running.

WWF closed at some point before 2:30PM yesterday and is now listed on the website as "Unplanned Maintenance". Hopefully not a long closure.

I'm honestly not sure if they still have a development/test website with the amount of errors/issues I have seen go live on ThemeParks.com.au. Attention to detail with their marketing (including socials) has never been their strong suit.

Yep, It was there when I visited in Feb 2023. Definitely the same design as the former Dreamworld one, albeit smaller.

My understanding is HSD is due to close in October with the new show starting by the end of the year.

It’s still relatively popular, I do enjoy Heartland but think it’s time for an entirely new show. Heartland I believe has been the longest running AOS production.

They realised that it would improve the guest experience and they didn't want to break their current streak of "that will do".

Website has now been updated, the current ticket prices are "early bird $10 off" advertised as ending August 21.

https://vr-tpgoldcoast.secure-cdn.oc.accessoticketing.com/subKeyword/MW - Fright Nights,MW - Fright Nights Passes Direct link to the ticketing site, admission tickets are actually starting cheaper this year (my ticket for the first night last year was $89 vs $79 this year). First Bite has gone from $59 > $69 and no longer lists a viewing area for the opening as a perk, last bite is now a slice of pizza rather than a meal too. Just those that purchase the One Pass + FN Ticket Bundle 2 new mazes to be announced soon, plus Circurse Maze, Hellship Maze and DCeased Maze. There's also to be (mentioned in the inclusions for the event specific photo pass) Maze Photography from inside 2 new mazes to be announced soon, plus DCeased Maze.

VRTP have teased their afterpay day sale commencing on Thursday. Fright Night tickets are mentioned.

Socials and website have been updated to reveal a new logo and teased its “coming soon”. Hopefully that means a September-October opening. https://movieworld.com.au/attractions/scooby-doo-spooky-coaster This is the other option, they have pushed out advertising now simply because they see the progress/success of Dreamworld’s King Claw campaign.

Wasn't when I posted, but glad the website is live with dates now.