themagician

All Dreamworks references within the Kung Fu Panda area have now been removed. Pandamonium is set to close on Monday 30th and will reopen late March. I’m speculating that maybe most of this area will be closed off soon so the Ocean Parade transformation can begin. There are heaps of coloured dots on the ground throughout the area too

Having a serpent theme, yeah sure that makes sense and works with Ocean Parade. But adding Slayer to the name, definite no from me.

I don’t think they will and I don’t want them to add anything ‘unique’ to the ride experience (in terms of the track or ride vehicles). Updating the ride vehicles to a more modern system is great (and needed), replacing pieces of track and upgrading the rides systems is all much needed and is great news. The one major thing I’m hoping for is they upgrade the screens and theming within the ride. Next Generation was a flop (would be great to see that part of the name removed and the old entry sign return). They’ve proven with Leviathan they’ve found someone who can create fantastic screen animations for a ride, so if they keep screens they definitely need to use that team again. But I do hope more real sets return to the ride, that’s what made the original ride so great.

They also say there are more thrills, excitement and fun to be revealed soon https://themeparks.com.au/blog/whats-new-with-scooby-doo?_ga=2.38116963.1984220208.1674521887-1603935357.1674031116

Mad Jungle Jam was the first attraction today to close for refurbishment. Pandamonium and the Carousel will close next Monday. The carousel is scheduled to only be closed for a week and will be the first attraction to operate with the new theme.

It depends on when they’re aiming to open in 2024. My guess is they’ll aim for Easter as DW have their major coaster opening late 2024 and VRTP will want to get in before they. If that’s the case, we could see construction begin in the next couple months

I found a bit more info on their website: The revitalised Sky Safari will: feature more and larger gondolas that are more accessible, dramatically improving the guest experience journey for all visitors. provide greater access to the zoo for guests of all ages and abilities – particularly elderly visitors, those with prams. connect to current upgrades underway to the Taronga Zoo Wharf under the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program. increase the Sky Safari’s current daily capacity, allowing for a more seamless flow of guests around the Taronga, while also providing new ways for them to see and connect with an array of wildlife, many of which are critically endangered. encourage guests off the roads and onto public transport as they explore the harbour on route to the zoo. Artists impressions of the new gondolas https://taronga.org.au/about/building-a-better-zoo

Would the ride maintenance team be the ones that would be fixing speakers throughout the park? Would it not be a seperate team/specialist who would be in charge of the parks audio system

Scheduled maintenance for the major attractions doesn’t begin until Feb 3, so you should have every attraction available for you at VRTP unless anything goes down for unscheduled maintenance. At Dreamworld, as you state Giant Drop is still down and a couple of the kids rides will be closed for their refurbishment. Just keep your eye on the forecast and wind speeds. If you’re heading to Sea World be sure to do it on a non-heavy rain day and check the winds speeds are too high (over 30km/h) otherwise Trident and Leviathan might not be available. As Joz says, get there early (before gates open) and head to the major attractions first so you don’t get stuck in any lengthy queues. But as you’re visiting on weekdays on the first full school week, queue waits shouldn’t be too long at all.

I’d say the only ride that could potentially stay (but be relocated) from ABC is the Play School Wheel. The tea cups are coming up to 20 years old and the Big Red Boat Ride name is being used for the new coaster and I doubt there would be a retheme. Looking at the maintenance schedule, the Wheel is scheduled to be closed for a month mid year, so it could be relocated then. While the other two rides don’t have any scheduled closures listed.

I always wish they went through with this

The park did actually say that

BuzzSaw just wasn’t popular and was costing to much to maintain

It did operate going forward and backwards as it would have to reverse into the maintenance bay. The pram storage was behind the operators cabin

Rivals has roughly the same maintenance period every year

77m

The park has shared a video on their socials. Something is coming in 2024.

WnWs SkyCoaster is 50m (164ft). 300ft is 91m. DC Rivals is 62m (200ft)

Raging Waters Sydney has a SkyCoaster and Flowrider. Do they still have them/are they operating?

The problem with SkyCoaster and Flowrider is that the outsourced contractors who operated those attractions went bust during COVID. And they haven’t been able to find a suitable replacement in the country. Partly the reason why DW had to close their Flowrider too. And as for the Zip Line, that never really opened anyways. Operated for maybe a couple months and then was shut and has been left there for 10 years.

The Sea World Helicopters website has been taken down

Unfortunately that’s not how the public will see it

Such sad news, thoughts are with everyone involved.

That’s the area I saw them inspecting last week, so this might be the area of trouble causing the recent closures