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That's either real, or the best concept picture in existence. Did anyone here see the concept picture for Giant Drop? There is no track where the brakes should be, and the concept art for all of SW's stuff doesn't have any people, but does have things shaped suspiciously like people. No real doubt about it in my mind, its real. There is no way that Wonderland would have spent that much to add stuff like the queue line and stuff like that on the concept art. It just looks like they've brightened it up a bit.

I'm not sure about specifics, but I know some of our rides (For which read pretty much all of Movieworld's rides) take more then an hour to start up in the morning, due to safety checks, tests and making sure all is turned on as it should be. A ride like Scooby Doo is one of the more complex rides, as it entails not only the ride operating system, but also the special effects, and hardware on the ride. Even the simplest of rides need to have a good deal of time spent on them on in the morning, and bigger rides even need to have checks and tests done before opening up for night operation.

Well, its that time of year again, where the parks pull out most of the stops and welcome a huge number of guests. If your one of those heading out to the parks, here's a taste of what to expect: Wet 'n' Wild serves up more Dive in Movies. No need to fix something that isn't broken, as dive in movies have been proven as a very popular event. Same applies to the news year's eve kids party, which as is traditionally the case with these types of events, is taking place on new year's eve. As is always the case, Wet 'n' Wild is the park of choice for those who like extended trading, with the park open until 9pm every night until January 25. Seaworld introduces you to Polar Bear Cubs Nelson and Hudson. Both bears were Orphaned, and have had Seaworld chosen as the best home for them. They are now on public display along with Lia & Lutik. Seaworld also opens the only new attraction for the holidays, Dugong Discovery. This exhibit features the dugong named Pig, who was successfully hand raised at Seaworld. Movieworld will rely a large extent this year on the 3 park summer pass. For the price of admission to Seaworld, Movieworld and Wet 'n' Wild, guests will receive 14days unlimited entry to each park (except Wet 'n' Wild, where guests can enter after 4pm). The park will also enjoy a quick visit from Hi-5 on January 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th of January. Movieworld, along with Seaworld are open 9.30 - 5.30pm until January 9. Dreamworld will add a crowd soaking big live show to the entertainment line-up these holidays, with a new magic show in the Amphitheatre until January 21. Dreamworld will also have mixed trading hours, being open at 9.30, and not closing until 5.30pm on some days, and as late as 7pm on another. Check Dreamworld's official website to find out. Have a fun holidays everyone, see you at the parks!

Because I did ride it when there wasn't a queue. Probably the slowest lifthill in Australia coupled with a fairly long ride with one train op tells you its a low capacity ride. Like Richard said, I don't think it ever ran with 2 trains (except for when it was new), however the station design was a bit better then Cyclone's. There were airgates, but they were only used with 2 person op, so if there was one op they'd let the queue in and they'd fill the train without waiting (like Corkscrew). When a trainload was let through, they'd be all set and ready by the time the operator locked the restraints, rather then having to wait for the operator to finish letting the queue through.

Not cool man.

Tell me about it. If it wasn't for the ultra reliable Dreamworld staff, I wouldn't have known about Movieworld adding a flyer (B&M probably) or that Movieworld is about to put a bigger drop on Looey Tunes (I've heard both of these at Dreamworld over the past few years).

Wet 'n' Wild doesn't attract a huge number of international tourists. Mostly its attendance is made up of locals. It'll more then likley be the same with the new park.

Nah, thunderbolt was low (very low) capacity too. Just Thunderbolt was so crap that I never rode it anyway, and hence cared little about the queue.

It was a great old Australian panel show. People used to write in with all their problems like "My Husband is cheating on me and keeps setting me on fire. Should I leave?" To which the panel (made up of 5 women and 1 guy) would answer. The women would aways say something like "Oh yes darling. When my last husband started trying to BBQ my right leg then I left him straight away". The guy would say something more along lines of "Well, from the sounds of things, your a very insecure nambie pambie person whose bloody lucky to have a husband. Why don't you try be a better wife?" If you haven't seen it then you missing out on great TV. I don't think its on anymore though.

Disagree. You've quite clearly got no idea what you're talking about. You do realise that Reptar and Road Runner have exactly the same layout don't you? The only difference is the orientation of the track, and consuquently, the ride's speed, and because of the difference in track position, Reptar is a huge 7 meters longer. Even if inverted coaster track was more versitile, it would have nothing to do with this conversation, since both layouts are exactly the same anyway. If you prefer the Inverted model, thats fine. Reptar is a perfectly respectable ride, but you don't have to say a whole bunch of stupid stuff to justify it.

Not at all good sir, most of the current Wet 'n' Wild's visitors are Aussies.

Damm you, I only won a movie ticket for winning the trivia comp.

The daytime TV version. What was that blokes name? Stan Zemanick or something :confused:

I can't be bothered having this discussion again, but I just can't resist throwing one comment in: Yeah, the fair thing to do is to compare it with Dreamworld's number 1 thrill ride, Giant Drop.

Movieworld Spain has a Superman coaster, though thats not what we're getting.

Gazza: I was just thinking that. Movieworld confirm a new $12 million roller coaster and all the attention is on Wet 'n' Wild. I never thought I'd see the day.

Road Runner for me. Reptar is a good ride, but Road Runner is faster, is quite well themed and has a very well designed station. Reptars only trick is that it is inverted. Granted, that is quite a cool thing, but the ride feels like it never really gets going, where as Road Runner is forceful right from the start.

Wet 'n' Wild had 800,000 guests last year, so the model is certaintly a solid one. Personally, I think the Sunshine Coast is going to keep on getting more and more parks. Its got the land and its got the tourists, and its got the good location so why not? Its good to see Warner Village get in on the ground floor so to speak. A development like this will only help others (like Aussie World) as it will make the Sunshine Coast a more marketable destination for familes, and the more people on the Sunshine Coast, more people for Aussie Zoo, Aussie World and Underwater World Besides, as they say, "when the tide goes up all the boats go up as well".

See, now me and Rabid don't just put teasers out there for no good reason now do we

Dreamworld sells hotdogs from a stand with a giant hot dog on top on main street I'm just being a stick in the mud, that looks absolutly amazing, and just seeing the results have really made me want to pay the 70 odd dollers to buy the game. If nothing else it'd mean I'd be able to check out the park in closer detail. Nice work.

I think "Fingers crossed for September" is the rides unofficial tagline.

Chill man, I think Ian was just pointing out that the targeted market for this thing isn't the sort of person who visits this site, ie someone whose into coasters. It also did come with a smiley, so its all good.

"I don't believe in stress, so therefore I can't suffer from it. Stress is a figment of the mind, if you can't handle what you do then you shouldn't be doing it so take a step back and re-evaluate your situation." Is that from Bueaty and the Beast Bussy?

Well, its about the same price for dinner and a show at the casino, and thats been very succesful for years now. Its not everyones cup of tea, but it is still very succesful, and very profitable. The difference is that this is more targeted at international tourists, who don't normally go to the Jupiters stage show. This is also billed as more of an experience then a show, so its not going to be paying $60 to watch an Aussie version of Maverick. Its a big budget show with dinner included. Like I say, I don't expect it'll be of much interest to people on this site, but there certaintly is the interest out there, and $60 is probably about what you'd expect to pay. I'd also be surprised if they didn't try and add it into Seaworld Nara Holiday packages, in deals with Paradise Country (International tourists go to Paradise Country by day and then to the Outback Spectacular by night for a discounted price) or even as an upgrade option on the 3 park super pass. Richard is also correct in saying this has nothing to do with the attraction that is being added to Movieworld next year, and I can assure that the money spent on this doesn't mean that there won't be any money for next years new attraction.

Thats probably the stupidest idea for a new park since Fun "N" Food on the Gold Coast a couple of years back. Good luck to the guy, though I can't see this going far past the "Filler article for a local newspaper" stage.