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https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ny-australia-amusement-park-body-shaming-weight-children-20210929-pcspbvpxezennpvvl7qj2ut4ea-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2m7Hcab594PGTAG1_zwt3n2FoA0AqIybTGn7gMY4RrIYW7RPFiFH2dJyw Adventure World has made the international press now for all the wrong reasons..........

Make it happen!! Whilst we are there let’s combine a new River Caves with a Dark horror shooting ride. No Noise complaints then!!

Firstly, sorry mate IMHO this is a terrible idea. This is an historic ride- one of only 3 surviving Wooden Wild Mouse in the world. As such, this ride is now protected by a heritage order and the owner of Luna Park has to ensure its upkeep, general maintenaince and surety that it will not be moved. It is part of the Luna Park site act and is heritage listed along with Coney Island, the Towers and Face, The Crystal Palace and the Rotor. It is not going anywhere and thats a good thing.

I have been on a *few* coasters 😉 in my time, although (other than SLC's) none that the original poster has stated in his list-either underrated or overrated. I guess that rating a coaster is a uniquely personal thing and is highly subjective with lots of parameters- where you sat, what time of the day the ride occured, what were the weather conditions etc. Everyone can have a different experience and and thats what makes the world tick. However, from what I have seen, there are certainly coasters out there that most people have universally bad experiences or opinions of and there is yet again some that garner almost universal praise. These lists are highly personal and also subject to the natural bias's that can affect us all. In saying that, I have seen very very few reviews that rate Phantoms Revenge at Kennywood or Phoenix at Knoebels as overrated coasters-for mine they are bucket list rides and ones that i cannot wait to have a go at some time in our post pandemic future!

This has been exactly my point all along thanks. The spin that we have been told then that this is official Gerstlauer recommendations seems like it is just that- spin doctor and deflection. It never felt right to me. Cheers for clearing this up.

So just to be clear- it appears that the weight requirements of Abyss that have now been put in place have NOT been there since Day One? Thats quite contrary to what has been espoused as reasons for it being introduced- ie that this requirement has ALWAYS been there. If that was the case then this would have been presented in previous ride info- which this clearly does not show. So we have to ask- is the spin we have been told that this is a requirement from Gerstlauer 100% correct or has something happened to the ride to change that recommendation. I cannot get my head around the fact that this has been stated as a recommendation from Gerstlauer and this is a reflection of their engineering standards. Surely any coaster or manufacturer would ensure their rides are OVER engineered to ensure that it can function safely with well over the stresses that a full loadout of 8 fully grown adults in their cars would be possible. If not then what has occured to make that change? An issue with the ride itself? Or pressure from outside sources? Government agencies? Safety audits? Insurance companies? This action throws up quite a lot of questions about this ride, especially since these have not applied to any other coaster in the world, let alone another Eurofighter.

This is exactly the idea and vibe I was going for when thinking this proposal through. The HVG is already a succesful attraction in its own right- it attracts families and tourists alike. Now my scenario as a hypothetical is unrealistic and they would never install that many coasters and attractions all at once. However, HVG already has a small ride element and have dipped their toe in the water for this type of attraction. Its not inconceivable that this could grow organically , with the park adding 2 or three attractions every 18 months as it grows and expands. The aesthetic I was thinking of is definitely Efteling , Tivli Gardens or even Alton Towers, which are all succesful amusement parks that grew out of an existing attraction. I have also given thought to the pricing structure as well. I feel that since the Gardens are already on a gated pricing structure, once more attractions are added then a wristband fee for the rides would be the best option. This way you can still have people pay to enjoy the Gardens without having a price increase to enjoy rides that they may or may not want to particpate in.

The railway sidings are Crown land and for any land to be given to Luna Park would take a change of the land usage in order to do so. The life of the sidings is still an issue as well- they are integrated into the Sydney network and are utilised regularly for overflow capacity etc. They still have a life of at least 10 years according to Sydney .Also a public interest gropu has designs on the corridor and has garnered a lot of interest and support for what is called the Sydney Highline project. Its conceivable that Luna Park could be gifted a parcel of the land and still have the Highline project in place but this would be years away before it could be really looked at. I am guessing that there would also be opposition from nearby residents as well who mostly desire to keep the green corridor intact and not see it eaten up by amusement attractions and additions to Luna Park- which will also cause aesthetic , noise and light complaints, not to mention issues with line of sight interrupting views. North Sydney Pool is an icon and will always remain so. Luna Park and the pool have a close relationship. There is no way that Luna Park will ever own North Sydney Pool.

Luna Park is not allowed to put any rides there under the Luna Park Site act. Its not designated as an area for rides and amusements. Luna Park did look at a DA for changing this to a mixed use of small non permanent rides , however this was met with fierce resident opposition and the desire for it to remain a green space was very strong. Because of this, Luna Park withdrew the DA for this and it will remain as a green space with a Marquee as an outdoor space for picnics, and coporate space. Buzzsaw is not a ride that is conducive for the Luna Park site. Even if it was a new build, it would not be considered due to its height, aesthetic and noise.

Well. I just want to re-emphasise this very cogent point. I don’t really have much to add. I just wanted to quote you here because I want your extreme levels of imbalance, immaturity and plain whack job nastiness to be preserved for all prosperity You sir have won the internet for me today. Thank you for actually making me laugh out loud after reading your reply. Classic. Now can we get back on topic? Cheers!!

Wonderland Eurasia ( as Anka Park opened as) failed not because of the ride choices. It failed due to a number of reasons- political unrest over the massive cost blowouts of the park ( reputed to have cost $750 million at conservative estimates), due to the unrest over this there was a change in political leadership which tried to reign in the costs before the park had even opened, poor construction values which left many attractions simply not available to be ready for opening day and lack of support from the local population against the cost of the project, when all most of them wanted was funds directed towards basic infrastructure like water and sewage than an overblown expensive theme park. Comparing this failure to a plan for a medium sized regional park in Australia is simply not like for like and quite silly to even begin to go down tht route. Here is an example of your inconsistency. Here you are claiming that the ride choices in the hypotheticals are not name brands. In other words, manufacturers that people have heard of. Or rides that other parks would purchase. Yes? However, several posters (including myself) have already pointed out to you that the manufacturers selected are indeed well known and are very succesful in the industry. Yes the coasters selected are not top tier, but that was deliberate and explained in the original post. All of these rides, especially the flat rides selected, have multiple installations across the world in many and varied amusement/theme parks across the globe. Again , something that simply cannot be refuted. And yet here you are trying to defend your previous assertion. Once again this is not fact but your own opinion. An opinion that I happend to believe is wrong. And I am not alone in that feeling. I am really not sure what you are trying to say here. Its very convoluted and smacks of backpedaling. I think you need to have a bex and a lie down, to be honest. Especially at your age. Once again. If you had prefaced your post with an "in my opinion" and toned down the arrogance a notch , then we wouldnt be having an issue. I explained that the coasters chosen WERE not from Top Tier manufacturers for a reason. Everyone seemed to be able to absorb that fact and accept it. And I refute your opinions that the coasters are terrible choices. Yes they are not RMC or B&M's. Deliberate and stated in the discussion. Whats your problem with the new Vekoma Inverts? By all accounts they are excellent rides and would form the centrepiece and signature ride of the park. If it opened tomorrow, it would immediately become a top tier coaster for Australia. The Zamperla Lightning has had its issues, I accept that. By all accounts they can be rough. Opinion is mixed on these. However, they are a good layout ( you as much admitted that ) and the new gen trains should make the experience a far better one. It would still be a compelling coaster for the Australian market if installed. There have been several installtions of this type in parks around the world, so its hard to call the model a failure. Similarly , the Zamperla Motocoaster also has several installations around the world. Yes , once again , its not the most well regarded coaster model out there, but it does have its fans and it offers a launch coaster that families can all ride at an economical price. The general public I think would find this a fun coaster. The P&B is selected as family coaster. Nothing more. Its interest lies in the fact that it is a moebius duelling coaster and the install that has been placed at the park in Italy looks great. The Technical Park water coaster I selected as the park needed a water flume ride and this was different than just a bog standard log flume. The example shown has excellent theming and is located in a smaller regional park in Italy , very similar in scope to what its purpose would be here. The Zierer ESC have proven very successful and are excellent mid sized family coasters. @Noxegon has already attested to their excellent rideability and his opinion is far more respected and definitely one I would put above yours. Once again, I think that these rides present well. Ha yeah I only included it as it looked interesting . Fair call lets remove this one from the list! The Cance Hyper GTX does look like a good ride and by all accounts it has a lot of fans amongst enthusiasts. I had toyed with the idea of selecting this and I will give you this one. My only concern is that it has been available for a number of years and in all that time, only ONE park has selected it for an install. Thats despite it getting excellent reviews. For my hypothetical situation,lets select this one instead of the Reverchon Drifting Coaster. In regards to the flat rides I selected ( of which you only had criticism, sweeping statements and no real constructive feedback, they are my personal choices on what I would select if i had the decision. I have selected them deliberately and in my mind they offer an excellent balance of thrills, family rideability and enough uniqueness in the Australian theme park landscape as to make the HVG a sought after destination for these rides. Happy to hear other ideas from anyone but to say they are crap without any real analysis or expansive thinking just highlights the arrogance you came swinging in with. To this end I stand by my choices. Your opinion. Nothing more. The rudeness , as has been amply pointed out by several respected posters in this thread, started when you entered the conversation. I have been measured and calm in my response as I do not believe in histronics on a forum board. You say you are nearly 50, however your responses so far have been at the maturity level of someone far below that lofty age claim. I am no giddy , unexperienced 16 year old , nor am I as old as you , however I recognise arrogance and rudeness when it is presented and I will not let it go without calling it out. If you wish to dial back the arrogance, the sweeping statements and the overall shitposting, then I am happy to interact with you on the boards, as I am with anyone. I feel you do have good knowledge and some great life experiences to relate if only you could access more social ettiquette. Amen to that! So if we replaced the Reverchon Drifting Coaster with a Chance Hyper GTX this would then give the HVG a total of 7 coasters (admittedly not Top Tier) but would give it arguably behind Movie World the best 3, 2 1 coaster punch in all of Australia currently. The Vekoma Invert is a class attraction followed by an enthusiast favourite in the Chance Hyper GTX and the Zamperla Lightning with the next gen trains. The other coasters provide a good backup to these 3 coasters, arguably the best supporting coaster lineup in Australia currently. If the HVG was to open this park with this hypothetical coaster and flat ride lineup, would this be enough for any of you to immediately want to come and visit it? Curious to see if this would be a compelling park line up as to make Australian want to travel to visit it?

Mate if you are going to post rubbish or opinions that contradict other posts you have made expect to be called out on it. If this is your reaction then its a really immature one, given your years. As for calling me a troll, well that couldnt be further from the truth. I have been on these boards for a long time, longer than you in fact and my reputation speaks for itself. I am happy to listen to anyones opinion and always treat it with respect unless it is just plain incorrect. Most posters get my respect straight away and there are others who have been here for some time and who I know are quite knowledgeable and can communicate easily without resorting to plain arrogance.You have already been called out by several of these respected posters quite eloquently so I think that the term troll really sits comfortably with you at this point in time. Happy to just leave it at that.

Really?? Zamperla? After you trashed them in another thread??

I am going to throw my 2 bits in here. 100% agree that the Flyer would make probably the biggest impact. These are fairly rare credits overseas in any case and to have one here in Australia would be an absolute game changer. I think we are all thinking B&M here but what would people think if we had the new Vekoma Flyer? Not sure of the cost difference but this might be an easier way for our parks to gain a flyer? FLY at Phantasialand looks fantastic but part of that is the incredible theming which an installation here is not going to have. If it proves economically cheaper then perhaps that would prove the more feasible option. B&M Wing Coaster- again I think this would have a greater visual just like a flyer- its uniqueness would be a huge selling point. Dive Coaster- Not my personal favourite -I find them a bit of a one trick pony- but I get that the public would be enraptured by one and they provide such a strong visual aesthetic. Definitely would be a good option. Inverted Coaster- this provides the similar connundrum as to the flyer model- which to choose between a B&M or a new Vekoma Suspended Thrill model. Personally I would love to see a B&M invert here- Montu at Busch Gardens Tampa remains one of my favourite coasters of all time- however, once again if it came down to economics, then the new Vekoma models do look the goods. RMC-I think that a ground built new RMC should be on the cards as Dreamworld's next major coaster. One of our parks should get one in the coming years. Their installations have been almost universally praised and any park that recieved one would indelibly stamp their presence on the world stage. I think a large Spinning coaster from either Mack, Gerstlauer would be an excellent addition to any of our parks and would fill a need for a coaster that still has plenty of thrills but would also be a great family ride. I am not putting into this category the Mack extreme spinner- I feel that would be better served as a thrill offering than what the other spinners would do. One of them would definitely be an excellent addition though. Other than Scooby, we really do not have a decent indoor coaster and I think if the parks could fit one in, it would be met with positiveness from the public- think something like The Mummy or Escape from Gringotts from Universal. Absolutely the same for me. I dont wish to see an RMC Raptor now we are getting Big Dipper but my reasons are a little more selfish- I enjoy the excluvisity of LPS having the only single rail In Australia. Interesting that you think it will be a more polished ride than a Raptor- on what criteria do you think that this will be the case?

Yeah you are correct here- the Xmas Lights Spectactular always sees huge crowds and is what gave me the impetus for the idea in the first place. Its probably never going to be a fully fledged theme park in reality, however, the region itself is diversifying and offering attractions and events that are quite popular. The winerys are looking for other attractions and events to keep the tourism dollar pumping into the region and concerts and events have been steadily growing in patronage and scope over the last 10- 15 years. Last August, a new $107 million dollar new out door concert ampitheatre with 22,000 capacity has been announced and is currently being built. The scope also includes a 100 bed hotel and specialist food and beverage dinining options. This is extremely close to the HVG site and will join the Mecure Hotel situated next door to the HVG and also the Crown Plaza resort in the area that is nice and close- adding in amusement park attractions to enhance an already popular attraction such as the HVG seems like a feasible thing to do. As for screams and noise, the site is well enough contained on its own entirety to remove that as an issue for mine. Here is the details for the new investment- sitting very close to the HVG site which can only help the broader appeal and visitiation of the surrounding attractions. https://themusicnetwork.com/cedar-mill-hunter-valley-venue/ The HVG is already a gated cost structure. They also have acquired over the last 3 years a permanent Ferris Wheel, a Wave Swinger, a Giant slide and several other smaller kiddie rides that are located in the back area. These are extra cost to the gated admission but if they were to go down the route and offer several more rides and attractions, then I feel that a wristband option would not be an unreasonable way of looking at pricing. As the park grows organically and the amusement section becomes just as big a drawcard as the Gardens itself, it could perhaps change to an all inclusive gated pricing structure. Wow. Well I did want to generate some discussion. Thanks at least for posting. As @DaptoFunlandGuy has already answered above quite eloquently, Wonderland's closure and sale were not for reasons of "failure"- there were a myriad of events that led to its demise and none of them could really be linked or overlaid on the success or failure of a new venture such as this. As for your other mind boggling statement regarding the rides choices chosen- well of course they are my picks and my opinions on what I think would work. However , to not call them brand names or rides that any sane person opening a theme park would buy, is one of the more preposterous statements I have ever seen on Parkz, if I am honest. Which of these ride manufacturers have you not heard of? Zamperla? Zierer? KMG? Fabbri? Technical Park? All of these manufacturers are VERY well known within the amusement industry and all of the examples of the rides chosen have multiple units located within amusement parks across the globe- with the exception of the Zamperla Gryphon- which as a new concept has not had an install yet. Remember I also put in very large type the word "Hypothetical" but I feel for added realism that any new regional park couldnt offer Intamin or B&M or any other top tier manufacturer immediately. However , I feel the rides chosen would make for a compelling offer for any park to open with. Yeah you are quite right here mate- I think that the natural evolution of the place is ripe for this sort of organic expansion. To add all this in one go is not something that will likely occur but the fact that the HVG already have sourced and installed a small collection of permanent rides such as the aforementioned WaveSwinger, Ferris Wheel and Giant Slide means they are looking at diversifying and enhancing their existing attractions. In 10 years they could quite reasonably have a decent collection and could become an nice , well themed regional park. For a brand new theme park this is absolutely the way to go and I think is the best case and site for NSW to receive a fully fledged , ground up and purpose built theme park. 100% agree here mate- I too have long thought that this site is very conducive for a future theme park. Its right on the M1 an hour in between NSW's 2 biggest cities with the Central Coast at its doorstep- in terms of population reach you cannot get any better. The Australian Reptile Park next door has shown that an attraction like this can survive at this location and if a theme park was located next door , then the 2 attractions definitely offer a compelling reason to visit for NSW residents. It has a lot going for it.

Ah!! Excellent!! That’s pretty much the way I surmised it would go. Bet they now will build an exit staircase from the unload platform to the Midway below. The Big Dipper entrance will ne for just that- the entrance to the queue line. That bridge will be an awesome photo opportunity!!

For a bit of fun, while we are experiencing lockdown blues, I thought I would pose the question to the group of where do you think a new Amusement park could be establised in NSW and there are certainly a number of places where this could work. I have given this some consideration and I feel that one place it could work is at the Hunter Valley Gardens. The Hunter Valley Gardens, for those who do not know, opened in 2003 and are in the Hunter Valley about 15 minutes from the town of Cessnock. The gardens span across 14 hectares of land, containing 10 differently themed gardens, accommodation, a shopping village, small rides/events and dining. The gardens are a popular venue in the Hunter Valley for weddings and events. Hunter Valley Gardens is the largest display garden in the Southern Hemisphere. I feel then the establishment of an amusement/theme park here with a host of attractions with some elements of thrills but focusing on family friendly attactions would be an absolute hit. Most of the attractions would be placed sparingly around the gardens with emphasis on a new back area where the majority could be situated. There is plently of room to expand and as the Gardens are already a successful attraction in their own right, this is the next evolution of that idea and follows in the footsteps of other similar parks around the world that offer similar dual attractions such as Alton Towers in the UK , Tivoli Gardens in Denmark and Efteling in the Netherlands. I have included 2 aerial shots of the Gardens to give context to placement and to also show the expansive room that we have to work with. In deciding on rides and attractions, I have tried to keep things fairly unique- the majority of these rides you will not find elsewhere in Australia. I think this is important for any new amusement park as the need to stand out and offer a point of difference is strong. Similarly , with the coasters I have selected, I have steered clear of any Top tier manufactuers such as Intamin, B&M or RMC. This is to keep it grounded in some semblance of reality and also to keep the focus on family thrills and not over the top , first level thrills that the top tier manufactuerers offer. I have selected 7 coaster which I feel fit the bill. These include: • Vekoma Invert- New generation • Preston and Barbieri Family Duelling Coaster • Zamperla Moto Coaster • Zamperla Thunderbolt • Zierer Elevated Seating Coaster • Reverchon Drifting Coaster • Technical Park Water Coaster For the flat rides I have included once again, a selction of rides that are not present at most other Australian parks and most are rides that offer elements of good thrills but are mostly also family friendly. There are some attractions that are old school but also some that are brand new concepts- so much so that a couple of them do not have an installation currently. I will also include a video concept of every ride below so that each ride selection can be seen in action to give a good grasp of context as to why the ride was chosen and what it would offer to the overall park. The flat ride selection that I have chosen include: • Technical Park Aerobat • Gerstlauer Dancing Pavilion • Gerstlauer Bavarian Express • Larson Tilt a Whirl • Larson Flying Scooter • Chance Freestyle • Gerstlauer Polyp • Zamperla Disk O • Zamperla Endeavour • RES Parachute Tower • Huss Airboat • Huss Condor Hybrid • Zierer Wave Swinger • Sartori Roto Techno • Sartori Twister • KMG Afterburner • Fabbri Alladin’s Ride Giant • Zamperla Hydro Lift • Zamperla Gryphon • Sartori Roundabout • Larson Drop Tower • Technical Park Big Wheel The Gardens are an already established attraction with an accompanying Village/Retail precinct and nearby adjacent hotel and there are also plenty of other wineries, attractions and dining options nearby to add to the value of a trip. I think this concept could definitely be a success , especially as the infrastructure for a major amusement park attraction such as parking and other ancilliary considerations are mostly there. Very interested in seeing what you guys think of the concept overall and whether you think it could work, what are the strengths of the proposal and what are the roadblocks that may stop it being a success. Also keen to hear feedback on the ride selection and whether you think the mix is good, or what changes you feel could work. Have a look at the video presentation for each ride to give you a better feel for how they could fit into the Hunter Valley Gardens theme park concept. Hunter Valley Gardens from the air: Coaster Possibilities Apart from Vekoma, I have avoided Top tier manufacturers for reasons stated above All of these coasters are envisaged to have respective theming and will be park models with permanent installations. I think a stage 2 could possibly add a small family wooden coaster and or a Vekoma Family Boomerang. Vekoma Suspended Thrill Coaster Preston and Barbieri Family Duelling Coaster Zamperla Motocoaster Zamperla Lightning/Thunderbolt coaster with 2nd generation trains Zierer Elevated Seating Coaster Reverchon Drifting Coaster Technical Park Water Coaster Flat ride attraction selection: All rides would be park models. All are rides that are currently being offered or produced by their individual manufacturers. Of course these rides would evisaged to be accompanied by respective theming. The videos selected are meant to show park models and examples of theming that could be possibilities with any install. Technical Park Aerobat Gerstlauer Dancing Pavilion Gerstlauer Bavarian Express Larson Tilt A Whirl Larson Flying Scooters Chance Freestyle Gerstlauer Polyp Zamperla Disk 'O' Zamperla Endeavour Intamin Parachute Tower Huss Airboat Huss Condor Hybrid Zierer Wave Swinger Sartori Roto Techno Sartori Twister KMG Afterburner Fabbri Aladdin's Ride Zamperla Hydro Lift Zamperla Gryphon Sartori Roundabout Larson Drop Tower Technical Park Big Wheel Of course this is all hypothetical but with very real considerations. The fact is that NSW is in desperate need for a major theme park in the long wake of Wonderland's lamented demise. Luna Park and its impending opening of its $30 million dollar investment will be brilliant but what the state needs is a destination park. These rides are all my own opinion of course, and I am sure that everyone will have an opinion or personal views on what rides they would like to see. As it stands, if a park offering these attractions were to open at Hunter Valley Gardens with reasonable themed elements then I think we would all be mostly pleased. The only thing that could be added for a Stage 2 would be as mentioned above , A family Wooden coaster, a Family Boomerang and some sort of Dark ride- be it a straight scare attraction or a shooter. I think the location would be a great fit, as the Hunter Valley Gardens are a great attraction in their own right and the addition of a theme park is not meant to detract or dilute this experience in any way whatsoever- in fact , in my mind , they are meant to be inclusive and be seen as a sum of the whole park eventually. Anyway a bit of fun, I look forward to seeing what discussion is generated from the overall idea and I would love to see what any of your ideas that you think could enhance it. Cheers!!

From what I have heard these trains have done amazing things for this SLC. The reveiws I have read have all pointed to how smooth the ride experience is and also zero headbanging or any issues that plague other SLC's. I guess it proves that the SLC layout is actually excellent- it never lets up for pacing- and that quality trains can make a huge difference. If Arkham had received these trains its likely Movieworld would be facing a different scenario to the situation it is now in with this ride.

Yeah I cannot agree with you here. Respect your opinion , but the Gold Coaster is nowhere near the worst Arrow layout ever made. Yes it was designed for and specifically built for LPS and whilst I do kind of agree that it was best in that location, as it stands now at Dreamworld, its actually a good fit. When it was first placed up there in the early 2000's it was a carpark coaster and quite bereft of anything that made it special at LPS- namely the closeness of the cliff and the out and back feel of the helix floating behind Coney Island. All this was pre Whitewater World. Now that WWW has grown organically around it, the coaster feels so much more settled and "permanent" in nature and there is a true sense that it belongs there. The helix around the slide tower provides excellent kinetic energy for WWW but it also provides a sense of journey for the riders of Gold Coaster, as they travel around its layout. Gold Coaster's worst and unforgivable feature is the queue line which successive rethemes have not completely fixed to be honest. Yes the relocation has made it much more rougher than what it was when it was at LPS however, with the newer Vekoma trains and the much better vest restraints, this is somewhat mitigated. (However in saying that , I do miss the original trains with the red LED lighting down the side- they looked sick at night when it ran at LPS). So in summary I would definitely remove Buzzsaw before even considering removing Gold Coaster. I do agree that its a shame that it will more than like leave Australian shores- thats the unfortunate harsh reality- and no one likes to see coaster counts reduce , especially in a country like Australia where our coaster count is not huge. I would be happy to see one of our smaller parks pick this ride up ( its an absolute bargain, given its age etc) but its not looking likely by any account or people in the know.

Ok!!

Ok. Any more details? Info?

In the midst of the exciting things and construction happening at Dreamworld, Seaworld and Luna Park Sydney, its easy to forget there is also major construction happening at Jamberoo as we speak! Things are coming along nicely and it appears that the new attraction and precint is on track for opening later this Summer! More updates to follow as they come to hand!

Excellent!!It looks great!! They aree obviously gearing up to open as soon as they can!! Great stuff!!

Here is an interesting post that Warwick Doughty, Director of Luna Park Sydney , posted in response to a question about the Big Dipper trains and their generic look. As most of us suspected, the choice of trains was limited to financial constraints by the park to design custom trains. Since this is a first install of this ride type, I get that this must have been part of the deal with Intamin and overall I can live with it. Its good to see that there will be theming and decals to be added to the trains in the coming months that will at least give some local park flavour and uniqueness to the trains and the ride itself.

Great vid mate thanks for sharing. It still doesnt answer the question of how the entry and exit queues will be installed- more and more it looks like there will need to be a stair and platform leaving over the intitial launch track to the main queue on the other side.