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Glad to hear it Brad!! It was only a lighthearted jest!! You make great contributions to the board!!

You need to a) take a quick course in sarcasm look inward and find yourself a sense of humour, or c) refrain from posting on these boards as the tone is not appropriate for you. I hope you take these comments in the spirit they are meant for!!

You had better be taking the piss ....

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/rollercoaster-is-going-nowhere-fast/2006/01/28/1138319491227.html Here is the link to the SMH article from 2006. It should provide some relevant info for the topic at hand

Sorry Alex1 I didn't exactly mean that I felt the ride needed a complete overhaul. I think that the ride is in pretty good condition despite its age. It's obviously being well maintained as DJ suggested. I only suggested a coaster company come on board to maybe help overcome any difficulties that may prevent the Hammon's from opening the ride or getting it certified. Having a recognized coaster company as a consultant could expedite the Orphan Rocker's eventual opening.

Thanks Pinksmile. I am planning to visit ScenicWorld in September so I will do some investigation and see what has changed. The new Scenic trains look excellent and I am looking forward to riding it to compare to the old train. Please note the complete lack of sarcasm in this post. :-)

Ooops my bad!! Quite correct and my posts have been edited to reflect this!! Apologies to all and to the lawful owners of the Orphan Rocker, the Hammon family!! There was an article on Orphan Rocker from around 2006 in the SMH that interviewed Anthea Hammon and basically dispelled any and all myths regarding Orphan Rocker and it's alleged "safety" issues. It's an interesting read. When I get back to my PC I 'll see if I can dig up the link!

I agree DJ. They appear to not have let the structure fall to ruin and at first glance it appears pretty well maintained. Scenic World appears to be doing very good business and the fact they are continually upgrading their facilities (the new Scenic Railway train being the latest) points to a healthy and consistent business. I am sure that the Hammon's are shrewd and savy enough managers to not let their already considerable investment into Orphan Rocker go to waste. Once they decide to really focus on it, I believe that the Rocker will come to life!! I wonder if they could/would gain assistance from a recognized coaster company like Intamin or Vekoma to aid in getting Orphan Rocker open? ( Note I didn't mention Mack- don't want any rumours starting!! ) Would that be a viable route for them to take??

It is worth noting that the Hammon family have always stated their desire and commitment to opening Orphan Rocker to the public one day. Of course there has never been a timeline put on it but do not discount that one day the real possibility of it opening.

Lol!!

Thanks Slick. Great work!! I am pretty sure that this was the fate of Zodiac as well. Now if someone would like to add further to the discussion of whether Wonderland was profitable that would also be great. I remember that not long after the park closed there was this very debate on these boards . I am pretty sure that some members argued that Wonderland was profitable and that this was just a smokescreen for Sunway to sell the park. Maybe things have changed and opinions altered. Happy to see some evidence to the contrary!!

Ok.....I will ask the question. What system does the Scenic Railway now utilise if it has removed its counterweight driven device?? I am genuinely interested and I will be going to the Blue Mountains in September to ride the new Red Devil. Thanks.

Um pretty sure no one said that it was!! To my knowledge it is still open, unless you have info to the contrary?

Interesting!! From what you have posted , you are stating that the park NEVER operated with a profit at any time of its life! I was under the impression that the park WAS profitable to the day it was sold!! I am sure there are more learned people on this board who can confirm or add to this debate!! Rappa or Joz perhaps??

Still a stupid idea and development. In my humble opinion.

Pretty sure that Zodiac was scrapped!! Can anyone confirm/deny this??

In reality Green Lantern II will not happen. The first film performed extremely badly and Warner Brother's executives are understandably nervous to commit to a sequel. Green Lantern will appear in Justice League perhaps before then. I think the theme of the ride is fine as it is. It DOES tie in with the franchise and does fill out the DC hub in that area of Movieworld quite well and is a recognizable , marketable property. It fulfills it's purpose in this regard.

Lol!! Careful!! That's grounds for deletion!! It is odd however, how the ride has disappeared from the website. It's like, we are going to tease you with a confirmation and then we are going to deny its existence!! I don't think it points to anything too nefarious nor do I think that they have changed their original plans. Perhaps they are simply readying the next round of marketing for the website for the new ride?

Gee something about Melbourne you didn't know RWC!! Wonders will never cease!! Good point rac2703. It could be done but in this case I don't think it will be. Given the room for THREE enclosures I think more likely it will be a static walkthru attractional albeit a heavily themed one.

My thoughts too Reanimated!! Don't get me wrong, I think they will be world class exhibits and will be well themed , however as you point out, it's not really in fitting with the SeaWorld theme. Let's face it, even croc's and hippos are a massive stretch to define them as "Sea Animals" , Gorillas- well not sure how you can sell that!! I suppose if the three enclosures are linked to a Jungle River type walkthru/cruise it might be a little more palatable. I am sure that the attraction is going to be world class, in keeping with the excellence of Shark Bay, Ray Reef and Polar Bear Shores. GoGoBoy, point taken and I see where you are coming from,however those rides probably fit much better into MovieWorld's overall theme and kid precinct on the surface moreso than this new Seaworld exhibit! I am sure all will make much more sense as time passes closer to opening date!!

Thanks for the info rac2703, very informative!! And very, very interesting!! Looking forward to observing as this new attraction unfolds. I must admit, I am a little dubious as to how any of these 3 animals really relate to the overall SeaWorld theme though. I think they will be excellent additions to their animal roster and attraction list but they do seem a little "odd" as a choice. My personal opinion.

Hmm this area of SeaWorld is definitely getting more and more interesting!! For those in the know, how big is the scope of this attraction?? How big should our anticipation levels be??

And do not mention Town Planners, whose role in council and decision making processes RWC has totally ignored. A leopard never changes it's spots....... It's vintage RWC really.

Most sources say it was definitely June the 9th 1979. Your calendar is the one that's incorrect.

I am sure I said all this all a few posts above.......and RWC, you really are a stubborn type of fool aren't you?? I will repeat it for you one more time- just in case you haven't quite grasped the concept. Motocoaster is NOT going anywhere, anytime soon. And that is a fact. Simple.