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And I think ‘the show’ aspect began to be lost when uniforms changed. It’s great that some of the rides have unique uniforms still, but the uniforms for the ticketing, retail and some rides have lost a bit of magic. Even if it was just the ticketing staff at the front of the park who had unique uniforms it would add to the apparent movie magic (which in many cases has been lost).

Or neither of these, and it’s possibly just extended maintenance, due to some technical issues

Staple or Stapling A negative term used to describe the action of a ride operator ratcheting down a lap bar or other restraint or tightly cinching a seat belt, thereby making a rider uncomfortable. By restricting movement, overly "stapling" riders also reduces the sensation of airtime. https://www.tripsavvy.com/roller-coaster-terms-a-to-d-3224464

Nope, last year it was just the usual 4 weeks. But it had been originally scheduled for 7 weeks, but was changed about a month before it’s schedule

I reckon this is a plant because ive seen footage of how much water is poured down onto the person, and I doubt the park would want a guest to get that soaked through volunteering for something. I don't even think you get that wet on the storm coaster. And I doubt someone would go on their phone while in front of the crowd for something like this and coincidentally full their phone out just as the water is poured down.

Something doesn’t seem right here 🤔

This is the coverage on Channel 9

@Minions! Source?

So I visited the park today and they now have signs on these two food stores saying that are seasonal, and Scooby Doo store was closed again. Because of that side door being open I watched a few people walk through it thinking it was the ride entrance This was the thing @MickeyD was on about GL lockers are now fenced off And the supports for SE in the AA area are being repainted Also, all of the tags in the villains areas have been removed, and now just a pointless chain hangs. There was one staff member in the area at the Joker using a tag to activate the affect so people could have a turn. So sad to see it’s come to this, when most of the effects are pretty cool and fun. Hopefully a new system is integrated, such as (as suggested) just a button you push. But something needs to be done

DW have finally made an offical announcement Opening this Winter https://www.dreamworld.com.au/things-to-do/trolls-village

Even though it’s sad to hear these comments, I agree with everything you say. VRTP biggest let down is there staff, and that definitely isn’t good. As mentioned there are some things that need improving, but when the worst thing that needs fixing is the staffs attitude and behaviour, that’s saying something. A lot don’t seem to care, don’t greet, rather not be there (and probably the only reason they are is because of the good pay rates). Staff need to be let go, refrained, or have an attitude change, because they places are for fun and happiness and most of them don’t offer it. I’ve worked in retail and know how difficult it can be to deal with some customers, and you can’t always be happy or positive, but within the theme park environment, I feel that staff should at least put a little bit more effort in, like mentioned, a simple welcome to MW is enough to start the day.

I don’t ever remember this theming being in the queue before, but maybe these are older photos from when it was originally opening. I’m sure someon in berthe can confirm that. But if it is new, good to see something is happening.

Generally, unless the rain is really heavy, rides will operate. The only ride that doesn’t operate during any form of rain is Superman Escape, but as that is currently down for maintenance, you won’t have any issues there. Queues will very likely be low because of the forecast and school holidays have or are ending. If there is heavy rain, there are a few options to take for indoor rides, shows, etc. So I personally think you should just go

I think that if they really wanted to create an immersive Trolls experience, they should've used the under utilised Kevin hill shed and created something really awesome

The flood lights over the driving range are now turned on

Not permanently, just closes on some off peak days.

DW were advertising the next 4 Park After Dark events for the year on their website, one being at the end of this month. But now the info has completely been removed and tickets can no longer be purchased.

WWW now has winter trading hours of 11am to 4pm

Midway through being the lift hill and the brake run. Because I’ve been on this ride and know there isn’t anywhere the train stops midway

Over the past couple of years the park hasn’t really rained any attractions. Generally parks attraction count goes up, but for SW it went down and remained down. All these attractions have shut, but no or just a minor replacement. I think SW is a nice park, but definitely isn’t a full day park anymore and doesn’t appeal to a large enough group of people anymore

It hasn't been mentioned, and has only just been updated in the last couple of hours. Great to see pretty much all the imagery has been updated, and the new park map style has been added too.

Sorry thought I’d included it in the post. WnW GC https://wetnwild.com.au/plan-your-day/opening-hours.aspx

The Operating hours for winter have slightly changed from previous years. From tomorrow, 3:30pm closing on weekdays and 4pm on weekends

Update from today

Just been past Dreamworld, and it seems like today is probably the best crowd levels they’ve had since the incident. The carpark was completely full and overflowing. Cars were parks on the road runnning along the front of the carpark, and anywhere else they could fit