themagician

Motocoaster is now closed for the next five weeks. It was already scheduled to close for a couple of weeks next months (which I presumed was Rivertown related). But with this maintenance extended and the store recently receiving a repaint, could this be due to a refurb or generally is maintenance? I’m not expecting a track repaint, but a new theme overlay in the station, new signage and updating the stores fit out. Maybe Intamins Dreamworld announcement next week includes new trains? This is likely overthinking this, but one can hope (or be delusional)!

That would be amazing and would make the event an instant sellout. Unfortunately it won’t happen.

I mean, we can judge the Magic Kingdom version because it’s open. It is, but I suspect it’ll get the same overlay. And if it’s different/better, then we can say Disneyland has a superior version and the MK version isn’t as good.

Pretty much! Obviously the way the info around the map is presented has changed many times, but the map style has remained relatively the same

I’m sure a digital version will be more vibrant, because obviously a photo of a printed image with ambient natural lighting isn’t going to help that. The less colourful style of map is what the park used to do (not saying it’s better necessarily, but it aligns with the parks currently strategy to reintroduce the old style again). Here are some examples of those older maps for comparison.

It looks like we’ll soon be getting a new park map. @Ogre shared this image showing part of a new style of park map (it’s on a sign in the wildlife area stating the path ahead is closed) Obviously this is still in progress as some rides have numbers and some done, but from this ‘draft’, it looks great!

@New display name so you’re telling me, the Village Roadshow theme parks aren’t ’world class’ like we’ve been told countless times over the last decade?

That would be awesome!

Because they say ‘new ride’, I don’t think it will be just that, I have a feeling (or maybe it’s just hope) that it’s something a lot more.

The fact that this ride announcement has its own dedicated press conference at IAPPA, this is going to be good! I can’t imagine it’ll be something related to Motocoaster or any existing attractions because is that worthy of an announcement at a global event. Can’t wait to see what this is!

Maybe not, but the splashdown pools are still empty. But you could be right about this because to operate all the slides they need at least four lifeguards (if it’s quiet enough) to operate them and so maybe they’re holding off until school holidays begin. I am surprised (or maybe disappointed) to see that the Wedgie wasn’t removed during the closure considering the park has confirmed it won’t be returning. And considering the fence around Triple Vortex looks temporary, hopefully that means it is and it will actually open this season. Photos from Jaggs Journey

With WWW reopened, there’s a couple attractions with a delayed opening. Temple of Huey & Little Rippers are scheduled to reopen in a couple weeks. Triple Vortex is closed again and is apparently meant to reopen in October, but it was closed all of last season and possibly even the 2022 season. Makes me wonder if this attraction has got the same fate of The Wedgie (retiring). And another note, the speed slides of Fully 6 both still remain closed (presumably because the court case is still underway and they won’t reopen until that’s resolved). But essentially the WWW attraction lineup has pretty much returned to what it was 17 years ago. This park is in desperate need of a serious expansion.

In Jaggs Journeys latest video, it shows that (unfortunately) the corrugated panels is visible on the front of the temple. Obviously final judgment will be reserved until complete, but based on its current state it is a shame that the temple theming doesn’t continue a little further down the side so it’s less obvious.

@Noll_57 there’s less room than there was, but there’s certainly enough room for the newer carriages since they aren’t as wide as the originals

I’d say every aspect of the ride will be new, but rather than saying the vintage cars are permanently closing (which people would be sad about) and here’s a new thing that’s basically the same (which people would complain/point out it’s just a new vintage cars), they’re saying it’s being ‘moved’.

For everyone’s reference, this is the current view from Tiger Island

This won’t happen until they develop the rocky hollow land for new attractions. They way it’s presented now is very tidy and well maintained, but it for sure the bare minimum that I’d expect. It’ll likely cost a couple hundred thousand to construct the new ramp and develop that area into something much nicer. The effort they did to try ‘clean up’ the ramping and stairs and hide the former rocky hollow station isn’t great, but again, until they are investigating into that area of the park it’ll remain as is.

Anything’s possible! If DW are willing to pay and Intamin are willing to design a train to work with the correct wheel alignments for this track. But for me it doesn’t even need to be a spinning train, it just needs be a comfortable one!

Motocoaster will close again for a couple of weeks in October, presumably related to the construction of MM

Not sure if this change happened today due to this incident or was made prior, but the tiger presentations are now longer listed in the daily entertainment schedule. Also, on the Tiger Island page there’s this statement: “Changes are on the horizon at Tiger Island! With over $50 million invested in new attractions and area upgrades at Dreamworld, we're adjusting the behind-the-scenes operations and enhancing our guest-facing habitats. Our goal is to create more immersive and intimate experiences for our guests, allowing you to get closer than ever to our magnificent tigers. During the construction phase, you might notice some temporary changes to your visit, including reduced daily presentations and occasional absences of tigers from display areas. We’re working hard to minimize any impact on your experience and ensure the well-being of our tigers. For the latest updates and to plan your visit, please check our daily entertainment schedule here. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait for you to see the exciting new developments!”

Speed, height and g-force

I’m not saying it is thrilling, I just think it will be the most ‘thrilling’. Like how Big Red Boat Coaster is the most ‘thrilling’ when compared to Play School Wheel and Huntly Dumpty Flyer

I actually think Flight of the Wicked Witch will be the most ‘thrilling’ out of the four attractions

They have. Storm, Jet Rescue and Vortex are operating today.

I’m in the same boat with this, however Don’t underestimate the enjoyment you get out of the Vekoma suspended family coaster (unless you’ve already ridden one). They’re a lot of fun and have heaps of re-ride ability. I see Oz as being a family land, which Rivertown obviously is too, but again Rivertown is more exciting because of its originality and how well themed and detailed I’m expecting it to be.