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Motocoaster is still a thing?

By all the gates he means the annual pass and guest service entries in the middle and then all the ticket booths either side of these entries. I can’t remember exactly but I believe there is around 20 entry booths into Dreamworld.

One thing to note is for years we’ve said on here that DW is lacking in appearance, it was round down and doesn’t feel fresh or inviting. Recently they’ve been working on areas to refresh it and I think this new area definitely is fresh, inviting and steps far away as possible from what the theme of this area was, which I felt was needed.

Something to point out though is they did a somewhat well themed experience with the queue of the BuzzSaw when it first opened, but they didn’t take into account guest comfort and ended up ripping it all out anyways. I think combining that and ST there is a middle ground that would create a nicely presented and comfortable space, with decent theming too. In saying that, what we got does the job, should be comfortable for guests all year round and will have good energy when the trains are full of guests. If they were to go down the more themed queue/area experience, what would people have wanted? The queue area to be rockwork/caves that you wind through and there are openings within that create opportunities to view the coaster launch past?

I didn’t get photos on the day, but you can see in the below image how the canopy opens up more towards the top of the queue, which does give you views of the coaster

Letting people in early would be a great idea and definitely help with the issue. While the park might be gaining its reputation back in some ways, making errors like this (which is the very first impression for the event) does not help their reputation and will turn people off from visiting the park during the day.

From what I’ve heard from others, a part from the entry and parking issues, the event is really good

That’s insane, I can’t remember a time when DW was so busy. We’re they thinking because the opened more of the park for the event they could sell even more tickets. Reading through peoples comments on Facebook, a lot of people are unhappy. They definitely should’ve only sold enough tickets for the amount of car spaces there were (allowing for 2-3 people per car) Whats also surprising is there all still tickets available on the website. The next couple nights have sold out, so they better sort out the issues otherwise it’s going to become an unsuccessful event

Bloody hell, that sounds like a massive mess. If people are still waiting they’ll get less than two hours for the event. Is the car park issue because they don’t have traffic control to stop people constantly crossing? And have they not got enough staff on to scan tickets?

Jaggs has also been invited to the park to check it all out and his video provides even more of an overview of the area

The websites park map has been updated and they really are using the whole park this year. Interestingly, they are using the old scare maze/laser tag for Kenny Mystery Mansion

Translucent, that’s what I meant. It would definitely be awesome if they have added this

Looking at the eyes closely, they didn’t appear to have any transparency

They were last weekend. At first they were just testing then normal train, then they brought out the spinning train and were sending them out one after another

They’ve always had different colour options, but don’t always change.

Good to see they finally removed that wall to the right that was in front of the exit, now they just need to get rid of the one right under the sea world sign

This idea definitely could’ve been played on more, but in some ways the queue does tease this idea of building anticipation. Standing in the queue, you can hear the coasters mechanics working down the launch track. You can hear it launch and you’ll definitely hear the riders. There are stalls gaps in the wall (that allow for the canopy structure) that reveal the train as it launches past. And while the canopy hides the majority of the track circuit, there are moments where you get a real good look for the train travel past and at some moments, real close too. When on the loading platform you don’t get to really see any of the track, but you can certainly hear the train, which I think is a way of building the anticipation as you’re about to board. It really is

Movie world just shared this on their story (checkout their Instagram for the full video), but it features sets/costumes from the DC Universe. Could we be seeing a Justice League inspired exhibit at WB Showcase

There will be more shading to come around the area, particularly around the spaces where there is seating. It just hasn’t been installed yet.

Superman now closed and Road Runner still has no reopening date

There were still a few sunflowers throughout the park that they hadn’t taken down yet. But you’d think they’d take them down while putting the others up

I believe OzThrills has been invited out to photograph the track/train a few times now

@xRazzBerryx just me and I have been invited/attended a few media events already this year

Walking up the path you do get a view of the launch most of the way. When in the queue, the wall does have gaps so you do get teases of the launch while in the queue. And of course you can hear it. I see as a way of building anticipation before riding. You know it’s there, you’ll hear the screams/cheers of riders and adds to the excitement of what’s to come.