Mark Shaw

I'm meeting Movie Worlds owner for breakfast in a few weeks time, shall I mention this??

Yes see you then Paula

These attractions are planned a good 18 months in advance so no one knows what the other is doing. Gumbuya will be the ones who get hit most I think, (for a number of reasons). Can't wait to see the team at FF and the new attractions on the 21st. You guys all know how much of a fan I am of FF! By the way, the Marketing is being done by Biscuit. I never used them simply because they are Melbourne based but I think you would all agree, they come up with some cool stuff!

All Just to clarify my role with GW was very brief given my new role commitments. I had no (zero) input into ride procurement as most of this had been done prior to my arrival (which is a shame, let's leave it at that) The water slides etc are all top notch product from WWW but I would have purchased the theming packages that can go with some products. I had no input into theming either (except possibly the water park element). I guided them on the name change and some operational stuff/POS systems etc. No doubt some of you will comment accordingly when you visit in December (?). Hopefully, I will be pleasantly surprised. P.S. Sydneys Wet n Wild was over $125m and well, um? last time I checked SWWW had the 2nd lowest Trip A reviews tally of any significant Park in Oz. Guess who was bottom? There may be a new challenger for the bottom spot soon! Mark

It is going to be a great ride. The theme was originally supposed to be more GOT meets war craft and as with Abyss. I would have preferred something a bit dirtier/harder/solid, given the nature of the ride but that's just an opinion. Well done to Phillip and the incredibly talented team at Atomiq who of course themed the Claw ride at DW and Abyss and Kraken, Theme builders and James at Creative Works, and with the lap restraints will be a big hit this year hopefully. Fingers crossed for the team as I know they always work EXTREMELY hard on these things for each new season. Good luck and I hope it rocks! M.

Design credit should go to the excellent team at Atomiq. Atomiq did Abyss, Kraken and MI3. It is important to give a clear brief of your vision so they can articulate it. It has to be relevant to the ride/slide too or it won't work. Kraken worked because the flume is like the tentacles and the vortex is like that which the Sea creature creates when it submerges, taking any survivors into the murky depths with her. Abyss was deliberately timeless, vague and open to interpretation by the guests. The theming for MI3 was done back in August 2016. The designs were awesome. Hopefully it will work with Rampage on one side and Abyss on the other.

I dont think you will see a lazy river for at least 2 years but that is just an opinion. It makes sense but does cost a lot to install and run. I know what I would focus investment on going forward but it is down to Andrew and the board now and Andrew is superb at putting plans into action.... Maybe some "out with the old, in with the new thinking? There is a lot of "old stock" at AW that needs removing/replacing

Agreed. I've been saying it since I arrived from London 7.5 yrs ago.

hmmmm. Interesting

I'm sure it will. @ABYSS mi3 is equal in investment and impact as Kraken

@Iwerks, even if I did know, I couldn't tell you. Remember though, all investment depends to a large extent on performance. The weather was pretty unkind last season to say the least. I believe this season will be mahoosive though. In MHO, the park will reach a new tipping point with the quantum of dry product with MI3 that will see a minimum of 10% growth on Krakens season. Could be as high as 20% if the marketing is done well and the weather is "normal"

hmmmm?

hmmmm?

hmmm, not long now till it will be obvious.

Thanks go to everyone on Parkz who donated. I got to $3,300 and pushing to get to $4k. If anyone still fancies throwing in a few $$ it would be hugely appreciated. The account does not close till July 31st. Thanks again all who donated. Brilliant. www.ceosleepout.org.au search "Mark Shaw"

thanks Michael. You just got me to $3k. Thanks everyone!

Thank you @loki75 for your very generous donation just now! Parkz guys are doing me proud today! Thanks on behalf of Vinnies. Thanks Richard @parkz_user foryour kind donation!! This is awesome. anyone else want to donate and get me passed the $3k mark? $36 would do it!

Thank you @loki75 for your very generous donation just now! Parkz guys are doing me proud today! Thanks on behalf of Vinnies. Thanks @Richard foryour kind donation!! This is awesome.

lol. And thanks @Jdude95 FOR YOUR KIND DONATION. Thank you @loki75 for your very generous donation just now! Parkz guys are doing me proud today! Thanks on behalf of Vinnies.

@Gazza the name is "Gumbuya World" not "Oz Venture Park" someone boobed! Big thanks to @IWERKS for a very generous donation to the CEO sleepout last night. Iwerks has supported my efforts every year I think? Also thanks to Jassup for your donation. Every donation counts and it is tonight folks so if you want to help those struggling on the streets, kids/wives who run away from home because of violent homes or gambling addicted fathers.....many reasons for people to find themselves on the streets and they need our help. www.ceosleepout.org.au then search mark shaw.

All on a separate note I am sleeping out in the cold of the MCG tomorrow night to raise money and awareness for homelessness through the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. If you fancy a small donation I will recognise it here on Parkz. www.ceosleepout.org,au then search mark shaw and donate. Thanks in advance people!

Ft role as GM of Bounce iNC Australia. Soon to have 10 sites across Australia. Great team of people, great brand and ramping up their global roll out.

Thanks. My role as consultant is very limited. I start a new FT role in July.

Gumbuya Park will be re-born this summer as "Gumbuya World" Phase 1 is around $40m. Note: "Oz Venture Park" is not the new name for the Park,as reported in some media today, but was a work in progress name suggested by others before my limited involvement.

hmmmm....