MikeMac

Hey, I'm not going to be heading past Dreamworld anytime soon. When someone is there next taking photos can you stand back a bit and get the Logo Store in context with the rest of the façade. I just want to see how it fits in, thank you

Out of interest for myself I scaled the 'Flash Coaster' at Lena Adventure China to MW to see if it is realistic to expect a similar coaster experience for us. Anyway I thought to share it with everyone. For scaling I used a 100m line as reference. I checked out a YouTube POV of Flash and it looks amazing. I'm excited because having made this comparison it is very possible we could get a coaster that is a minimum of 1,200m long with similar speeds, inversions, height etc. Obviously the layout will be different but I'm pumped!!!

Question: I have been a member since the beginning and have kept paying past the 12 month period. I have assumed that as long as I keep paying month-to-month I maintain my membership regardless of when they close the offer... is this correct thinking...?

I guess animals are a pretty big drawcard, but MW has a street parade and an impressive outdoor car show with explosions etc. which caters for families outside of just rides.

So, not sure this is appropriate for this topic, but, let's say this coaster is 'world best', is Movie World ready to earn the title of Australia's best theme park? I think Dreamworld currently holds the title....or at least they market it that way. Maybe they say they are biggest, but I think the general populous believe Dreamworld to be on top. A massive coaster, doomsday, a new themed land (villains) and VR surely has to elevate MW to the best...

Okay this is an overgeneralisation.....and a really big assumption to make....but...more fuel to the fire......most of the Pacific motorway has a centre medium strip down the middle which is vegetated, the lanes aren't generally divided by walls...shouldn't there be a centre median strip on the opposite side of that truck (not wall). A wall on that side of the truck would make more sense in America.....

I am super amazed a Samsung can do all the processing required, but excited to see how this will be refined in the future. From what everyone is saying it sound like the VR roller-coaster medium is off to an impressive start. In relation to Kong VR, I'm not sure my brain could manage being thrown around on a roller-coaster, taking in a VR world around you and playing a game (shooting monsters) all at once.... Normally I can only do one thing at a time.... Interesting concept though.

I thought this was interesting.... I follow CNET and they did an article over the weekend on a VR experience at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, California. The roller coaster they used is Kong. The interesting thing is that it is a very similar roller coaster to Arkham (maybe even the same...). The added element in this VR experience is that it is a game, the riders can shoot characters during the ride... So, I wonder if the people who generated the VR experience for Kong approached Movie World..."hey we have VR ready to go for your coaster....interested...." For those who have ridden the new Arkham VR, does it look the same as Kong VR? ...different characters and storyline....? Kong VR POV...

Ha ha, yeah I agree, the coaster can't be hidden by a wall. I guess I just love American politics too much Probably not for this forum but I guess I like the old idea of movieworld being all about the mystery and movie magic (rides behind closed doors - dark rids etc). Obviously a large coaster cannot be entirely indoors but there are plenty of opportunity for the track to wiz past and through themed landscaping and structures (I guess like Superman Escape). If this is visible to the public at the entry it takes away from the magic... As a kid I loved that once you walking into Movieworld you were in another world with little to no interaction with the outside. Anyway, appreciate your thoughts

I really hope, wish and pray that they will do a proper fence (solid rendered masonry) when they are finished....not a see through chain-wire or metal rail fence like Green Lantern. I think this look they adopted with GL is really unfinished like the ride was an afterthought rather than an integrated part of the park. To me it feels like you are stepping outside of the park to ride GL. I think a solid fence like the main entry wall is especially applicable if they are planning some theming throughout the new coaster. This would help to provide some mystery to the ride, rather than knowing what's up ahead because you saw it when you drove in....

I noticed today that the nearmap aerial photos have been update and includes the new site works.... The date on the photo is Friday, 13 May 2016.

Pumped dirt....this concerns me...I work in the development industry, I am no expert on this but often dirt that is pumped is a special formula of fertiliser, paper (moistened) and grass seed. It is a quick way to encourage grass to grow without the expense of laying large tracts of turf. The moisture in the paper mixed with seed and fertiliser allows grass to quickly grow up, if the conditions are right and it takes root then great...if it dies then no big deal it is relatively inexpensive.... The thin layer of soil is a tell tail sign... Grass is also a great way to stabilise soil (such as sand) and is used on large land subdivisions to prevent loose soils washing away.... They may be thinking of a long term solution...a grass paddock.... Hopefully this is wrong....

My spelling is terrible.... Troughs...not troths, sorry parkz people...

Not sure if this has been reported but I was at Sea World today and noticed that the water troth under the coaster is full of water. I have posted a pic. There were a lot of trees in the way so the quality is not that great and I have given many location waypoints but I took the picture just next to the sky gondolas in front of the cinemas. To be honest I'm surprised that the troths are full considering there is still a heap left to finish on the ride, landscaping and theming. Anyway, enjoy!!

Good point.

I had the same question about 2 weeks ago. I called Movie World regarding costumes, props and make-up. They said costumes are encouraged and props are okay as long as they cannot be used as a weapon (eg. I asked if I could bring a walking stick and they said okay as long as it didn't have a sharp point on it). They said no heavy make-up would be allowed. They said they need to be able to distinguish between guests and staff. They said some light make-up was appropriate. I am not sure how they would police what is and isn't 'light'.

"I'm sorry, but did everyone just ignore my post about exactly the same topic that you're all praising him for (although Kujotess I know you're being sarcastic) call it "jealousy" or whatever but you butted me out of something I mentioned....." JacobSibbald Sorry JacobSibbald, I think you must have submitted your post while I was halfway through preparing my post and putting the finishing touches on my diagram. I hadn't updated my browser so I didn't realise you had come to the same conclusion. Having posted a pretty picture I think I got the kudos. Good thinking about the bridge, I completely agree!!! :-)

Just looking at the dissected shipping container over the dip before splash-down and wondering if this has potential to be part of the ride entrance....??? See image attached. If so I think this would be so cool!!! And it seems possible with the configuration of the existing pathways. The other alternative entrance I can see is over the Vikings Revenge trench at the bottom right side of the image but they haven't started any bridging of the trench and it would be pretty messy to span...so it may be a plausible and creative entry point.....

Date of photo is 5 August 2013

Here is the latest NearMap aerial of the Polar Bear Shore extension. It seems to be quite a significant upgrade.

Here is the latest aerial pic of Storm Coaster as seen from NearMap. We also get a visual on the location and progress of the Polar Bear shore extension...I wasn't sure how it was going to fit in so its good to get a visual on it.

I think it's quite clever for SeaWorld to go for the 'container port' theme, whilst ports are generally criticized by environmentalists for their destructive impact on coastal ecosystems (which in itself is contrary to SeaWorlds philosophy), the theming will likely involve a whole lot of shipping containers which are as cheap as chips. I think it would be great if they simulate containers toppling as if ready to crush the boat. It looks like there will be a long entrance from the existing pathway to the loading area which potentially means a really long queue...

Thought some might find this interesting. I was studying the aerial photo of the site mid-construction and thought I would try and work out what the track will look like in the context of surrounding rides, pathways etc. So I have posted my conclusions... I overlaid the original approved coaster (proposed for the entry of Sea World) onto the new location and it marries up very well. It goes with the Mack Coaster standard design we have been discussing. We can also see why they took that route for the cut down version of Vikings revenge...it should be pretty interesting when all of the props and theming are added.....

Maybe they are reserving some of the inside of the building for the upcoming WILD attraction......

I am wondering if the new wall they are working on will have a big Arkham logo on it!!! MW seems to be putting big signs on everything!! The coaster just doesn't reach up that high so it wont benefit riders. I think it is another promotion opportunity....