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This morning about 9.15am I thought I'd have pancakes for breakfast at The Parkway. I went into the Lego store, where I was literally the only customer, only to be told that The Parkway doesn't open until 11am now! Disappointing. I think it needs much more advertising, particularly about the fact they serve breakfast (or they did) even before Dreamworld opens. Or perhaps there just wouldn't be enough demand, but I have to say I've never seen any such advertising.

I couldn't agree more!

As much as I love theme parks, Queensland already has 6 major theme parks, 5 of which are in the Gold Coast. It definitely doesn't need even more! What I would like to see is Dreamworld sold to a major international theme park operator like those you mentioned. Ideally Merlin in my opinion. Obviously it's up to Ardent if they want to sell it though, and it's up to any suchbig international company if they want to buy it. That last bit is where maybe the government could playa small part to help sweeten the deal!

I was at Dreamworld yesterday afternoon. Admittedly the weather wasn't the absolute best, but it was not actually raining most of the time I was there so I don't think that fully accounts for how quiet it was. I was with 1 other person, and looking around as we walked through most areas of the park I literally couldn't see anyone else! On a more positive note, I was talked into trying a ride I had never dared try before - Tower Of Terror 2 (I'd never tried it when it was just Tower of Terror either), and I have to say I was quite impressed. In fact TOT2 is now my new favourite ride at Dreamworld!

That corridor was repainted only a couple of months ago. Such is the lack of respect some people have that it's once again already heavily vandalised by moronic idiots. Very sad really, but not Movie Worlds fault.

Agreed 100%. I think currently some of the attractions do so, but with an overwhelming focus on DC characters for the most part. Warner Brothers has produced a lot more great family movies than just DC!

I went on this afternoon. Did notice a couple of doors close to the elevator section that MIGHT be new, but only because I was looking for them in light of the information in this thread. Honestly not sure if they're anything to do with themeing, but could be maybe.

Haha! Butlin's are not theme parks. They are massive holiday parks, which include indoor waterparks, and (admittedly fairly basic) funfairs, amongst many other attractions. They are fantastic places for family holidays and entertainment, but they are definitely not theme parks by any means. My favourite theme park in the world is Alton Towers. I suppose the name doesn't really give away a specific theme, except that there is an actual tower (as in ancient castle-like structure) within the park. The themeing is excellent, but is probably best described as mixed, in the same way Disneyland is, rather than one overaching theme for the whole park. Yes, I do know that is what Dreamworld has too, just saying they should make much more use of the fact the park name provides an outstanding basis for future attractions to live up to!

I've never been there, but I would certainly assume so.

It's not a thrill park, it's a theme park. The theme is Dreams! If they can get a few additional attractions (not necessarily just rides) that add to that theme, they'll be onto something!

Well childhood memories will do that!

Why is that. Was it better than Whitewater World?

Just scanning some of my parents old photo albums, and found these from Dreamworld. Would have been about 1991 or 1992. Includes the chairlifts, and I assume the 2nd one must be the old Waterpark before WWW was built?

Agreed!

Far better that the dates be pushed back than they reopen when they are not certain it's safe.

It has just opened for today with 2 trains. Loads of signage and equipment setup for tomorrow's official launch!

Some great ideas there Joz, although I agree with those who say Sea World needs to the focus of most investment for the next few years.

I was in the queue yesterday afternoon and after waiting about 30 minutes or so was at the very front. Would have been on the next ride, and the train was actually at the station. Anyway there was an announcement that there was some sort of technical issue, and the ride would be unable to operate for the remainder of the day (it was 5pm at that stage anyway). As I was leaving I saw some absolute genius ask staff how he can get compensation for the fact he'd been waiting for 90 minutes. I'd have loved to have told him to read the signs on his way out (which he obviously failed to read as he approached the queue ), and to never enter Movie World again! Can't stand that sort of attitude, especially when there are such clear warning signs stating that operating hours were not guaranteed.

Or even a ride of Bermuda Triangle standard (can be a completely new theme of course, but definitely movie themed, and PLEASE not DC or Looney Tunes themed! There are many other Warner Bros movies to choose from!

You have reminded me of another positive point I intended to include in my earlier post, which is the smoothness of the ride. Very noticeably smoother than any other coaster I've been on! I totally get that it's a hypercoaster, and it most definitely has its place in the park, as proven by how many people were waiting for it. Just saying it's not really one of my favourite kinds of ride. Still good though.

Well, I was in the queue yesterday as they were preparing to open, but unfortunately the person I was with felt ill so we had to leave without going on! Anyway I was back again this morning by myself and did go on (forwards). Below are my first thoughts: - DC Rivals certainly adds a major new visual element, extremely obvious at the front of the park before going in (and even from the motorway), and visible from most parts of Movie World. - I found the ride certainly provided moderate thrills, with a good length of ride time, and enough capacity to absorb large numbers of guests fairly quickly (assuming both trains running, which they were this morning). - Personally (although I know I'll get downvoted or whatever as usual by people who assume their opinion is the only one that is right) I regard it as just a roller coaster, with hardly any relevance to Movies beyond the characters visible in the queue as flat images, and the Joker Head which is mainly visible from outside the park (the right way around). To me the ride is not a patch on Arkham Asylum with VR, which I still say is the best ride on the Gold Coast. I await the usual criticisms from the sort of people noted above, but rest assured I really couldn't care less about them!

So what day do we all think it will open? My guess is Monday. Fewer people (compared to weekend) for a slightly easier soft opening. Also gives them till then to finish up the last few bits of landscaping, site clean-up etc.

Dreamworld have posted this on Facebook today. Mine Ride Update: Thursday 14 September 2017 If you’re visiting us over the next couple of months you may notice we’ve started work to remove the mountain covering the Mine Ride. The removal of the Mine Ride mountain will not impact the Park’s day-to-day operations. When we remove the mountain we’ll be able to make firmer plans for the site, which could include new attractions, so watch this space.

Debit failure might be a better name for that business. Seriously. They don't even need to do anything. Computers can simply do it for them!

At least 5 times since I first got my unlimited membership I have been told when I tried to use it at one of the parks that it has expired. Each time I was given a slip of paper with a phone number and asked to call them to sort it out. The fact they keep these slips of paper at the entrance to the Village parks shows it is a problem which is far more common than it should be! Each time I have had to phone the number, they ask for my membership number, then ask if I am the account holder (obviously I am), then say they have unblocked it. This seems ridiculous to me. Surely as long as they are receiving the monthly payments (which they are as they always unblock it on my request and there's more than enough money in the account linked to it), my membership should just continue without any problems. Sounds very simple to me! One mistake I could have understood, but as I said, at least 5 times. Very annoying! Anyone else here experienced this annoying issue?