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  1. franky
    SE is open again now, how are they going to install SR in the middle of it's ride envelope now? Either after hours work (heading into winter - less daylight) or pause construction until the next SE maintenance window? That DA posted earlier was only for the slab construction was it not?
  2. franky
    Like everything it's time is ultimately limited. Enjoy it while you can.
  3. franky
    I'd say ops booth and the exit just above it. The larger structure would be the entry queue. That's a really good point. You should have a good sight line from the main entrance in front of the globe and I'd imagine you'd be swinging up above the structure (or do these swingers not go that high?) Anyone have the link to the original files?
  4. franky
    Wouldn't you pretty much be underneath that beam when taking the photos anyway? If the area is as cramped as its being made out to be you'd be struggling to get it in the shot.
  5. franky
    Time will tell, eventually though parts will become scarce and it will go the way of ToT. By the time that comes around though hopefully it's time to replace the ride entirely.
  6. franky
    Well, I've only ridden one, so that's how I separated them
  7. franky
    Steel Parkz in a nutshell 😁:
  8. franky
    That was a win by default too... is that seriously the only time we've bested the USA in theme parking? Edit: I guess we have backwards DCR and spinning Steel Taipan... but they're only gimmicks on a ride, not the ride itself.
  9. franky
    I fear GD whenever I visit. I've only ridden it once. I don't think Lex Luther and Zumanjaro leave you hanging quite as long as GD. When we went to BGT last year I told myself whatever else happens I was getting on Falcons Fury no matter what.... and it was down for the day. Maybe next time!
  10. franky
    Maybe so, but they'll still be assuming all of the risk in this case. Businesses want to be able to offload that responsibility these days (quote below for reference): I can't imagine there's many companies out there well-versed in the retrofitting of T-Model Fords. But then again, if the rumours of TTD and Zamperla a true, never say never!
  11. franky
    Hey at least the sign is three dimensional
  12. franky
    We went from the 15th-22nd October last year. We did the Dreamworld Halloween experience on the 15th (Saturday) when we arrived, and did Horror Nights on the following Friday, the night before we went home. There wasn't all that much that was closed during our visit; there was about a week or two between things opening/closing for maintenance. GL/SS/DCR/SE/WWW/DD/SDSC all open at Movieworld (the odd unplanned outages for the usual suspects however) SC/JR/Vortex all open at Seaworld (Trident/Levi not opened yet) MC/GC/ST/SV/TS/Claw/SW/EFM all open (I think Tailspin and GD were the only closed ride during our visit). We bought an annual pass for DW (it was cheaper when factoring the Halloween ticket), and we'll probably get another visit in this year sometime) and a 7 day 4-park pass for VTRP. We just park-hopped around based on what we felt like doing during our visit. Make a priority list of the rides you want to go on, put them on a calendar as far as their maintenance is concerned, pick the times to go when they're available (noting that these times can unfortunately change). Book your accommodation early as I found it was pretty much selling out a few months before our arrival time; we held off on a hotel booking we liked and missed out months early, had to book somewhere else instead.
  13. franky
    Well they kind of had to anyway to remove the Dreamworks naming from the maps. Transitionary naming for the time being, but as the redevelopment of the areas continue new artwork would have to be made, and the new naming to go with it.
  14. franky
    Best seat on the coaster in my opinion. First drop definitely took me by surprise when you get yeeted over the top of the lift hill
  15. franky
    I was pondering at that shot and wondering what it is that happens next to the track between the hat and that gatorade bottle.. There's an awful lot of wear there.
  16. franky
    From my perspective Taipan edges out Superman purely through ride comfort and re-ride ability. After a couple of laps my shoulders/neck (and my wife's ears) are sore (bleeding) from Superman. It's rough and the OTSR's aren't soft. I love the pre-show/launch on SE, but it's just not comfortable enough to enjoy multiple times a day. If they splashed the cash to get the newer trains/restraints (like Velocicoaster for example, which are much more like DCR/Taipan) I'm sure I'd have voted for SE.
  17. franky
    Looks just like the tape markings they had for Scooby/DC Rivals/Superman around Easter last year
  18. franky
    What is it about Trident that makes in a lemon? I know it's had weather issues but I haven't kept up to speed on anything else.
  19. franky
    Been having a snoop, and interestingly the entire plot of wnw/paradise country/mw/movie studios is all Lot 6 SP118653. Definitely not Seaworld though!
  20. franky
    Hows this for some 'engaging' click bait
  21. franky
    Possibly controversial question here. Do you think that Scooby's throughput will be better/worse/same after the revamp? We've seen improvements made to WWW that seemingly make throughput worse, due to changing safety standards. With new ride vehicles/ride system planned, I'm expecting it will be more reliable but will that come with a trade off of reduced capacity? All speculation of course...
  22. franky
    Glad to hear the ride should be a smoother, those small dips really bruise your internal organs if you're not prepared! Also: Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster Next Generation 2.0?
  23. franky
    World's longest named, non-alliterative roller coaster!
  24. franky
    It's absolutely possible. It would just require agreement from both 'companies'. It happens all the time elsewhere in the world. Might be unlikely, but it's possible.
  25. franky
    It's probably more than just buying speakers and throwing them in. The park seems to have trouble keeping rides open consistently; they need constant attention (GL/DD). Im also assuming the same team responsible for fixing them are maintaining the rides too. Id also imagine this kind of work would need to be done when the park is closed so they can configure/ adjust sound levels, and they might not have time to do this with the other maintenance going on. They speakers might have a particular requirement that are rare to find these days or too expensive (for the budget allowed). There might not even be a budget for their replacement. Maybe management haven't noticed therefore haven't made it a priority?
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