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Lol that's what you get typing on a phone!! Thanks AlexB.

Yeah. Hopefully the ludicrousness of these allegations will illicit the same reactions from the ruling body and treat them with the contempt they deserve. It boils my blood to think that in this situation,a minority who has obvious wealth thinks they can dictate their own terms and conditions despite the stupidity of their claims. Fingers crossed that saintly prevails!

I agree 100% with you AlexB. Surf rider, IMHO , is a wasted asset at Wet N Wild. SeaWorld would be a far better fit , especially in the vacuum left by Sea Vipers removal. Hopefully, a move to Seaworld would be genuinely considered in the near future.

Both The Pinfari Wacky Worm and the new walkthrough attraction in the Town Hall building,the "Illusionarium", will be open in early 2015, according to Aussie World. Not sure what the hold up has been since the coaster has been constructed since at least October. Another 2 attractions will see Aussie World really start to round out as a very good family destination and a very viable alternative to the big Gold Coast parks.

Thanks for the info Mark!

I am pretty certain that Turbo Mountain was scrapped. Maybe Mark would be able to provide a definitive answer, if he would be so kind?

It was only 12 months ago Yoshi that Freakout was at LPS....it was the first major the ride had done after being purchased new. Its a great ride and I would love to see it permanently at LPS.

Oh no AlexB.....you didn't just raise the ghost of RWC!!! :-)

Ah!! In think you will find he is referring to the annual temporary Xmas rides that LPS install every year in these holidays. This year the Pirates Revenge flume is going to be installed with other rides yet to be confirmed.

What new ride are you referring too Mr Me? AFAIK there was not any new ride that was planned to be open before Xmas. This could delay the overall timeline for a new ride or a direct replacement of Flying Saucer, but since no replacement has been ordered or even planned at this stage, its not something that we can really attribute to the woes of Hair Raiser. The Hair Raiser problem was one the park was not anticipating and since the ride is still open, we can keep our fingers crossed that this particular issue has been solved quietly in the background.

Please do not take this the wrong way Nitro and it may be just me, but the drawing you posted looks like it should belong along on websites that children should not look at............

Also Timezone Gold Coast won the best Family Entertainment Centre in the world. Australia's local parks and industry were well represented and punching well above our weight! Excellent.

Awesome Iwerks! Well done Luna Park. This is great recognition for a small park , even by Australian standards.

IMHO this park is screaming for one or 2 quality flat rides. SeaWorld needs to restore the balance somewhat in their ride to attraction ratio. They now have lost over the years 3 rides ( Thrillseeker, Pirate Ship and SeaViper) without any direct replacement. And also sorry I have to disagree- flats are essential in any theme park to flesh out and bring diversity to the attraction offering. They definitely belong in Theme Parks. Just look at the numerous examples of well themed flats in some of the best theme parks in the business- including Disneyland.

I actually do not think that this will hurt Aussie World in the slightest. The pub is still there, it will still be a huge attraction smack bang on the Bruce Highway. All its lost is the "Ettamogah" name, a name which really does not lend itself heavily into the here and now or being particularly relevant. It can still sell itself as an Aussie branded iconic pub without the Ettamogah name just as successfully. This also means that they do not have to pay to licence the name, a move which can now be reinvested back into the park. Its been a while since we have heard anything from Aussie World on the ride front. Their website has no mention of the new Pinfari kiddie coaster nor the walkthrough attraction in the Town Hall that was mentioned a few months back. I would have expected them to be open by now- can any board member enlighten us?

Just found this very interesting little You Tube snippet on Action Park. It shows 9 minutes of footage from advertisements from the 80's. Have a look at some of the insane things that people in this park were able to do. If this park was in existence today in this form, it would be a lawsuit just waiting to happen. Of particular interest at 8min:20 sec is the only known footage of the infamous Cannonball Loop slide- the world's first "looping" waterslide. The ride only opened for a month before being closed due to too many injuries, Here you can see the ride quickly in action. Urban myth was that they sent a dummy down to test it, and it came out with no head....... This is ironic to find this footage now, especially with the recent test footage of the "new" looping waterslide in action. I have also included the footage of the brand new looping water slide from Avalanche waterslides, This thing is also going to be a monster! However the ride is done in a capsule which is very different from the Cannonball Run at Action Park. This is only a test model at this stage but I am sure it will not be long before a US park installs one. Anyway enjoy.I am sure this will produce some good reactions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDHqfhyCbbM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ex4oWtLTGY

Sounds brilliant!! Adventure World are really stepping up in their efforts to be a national destination. Another good investment with a good ride choice will seriously influence people's decision to visit Perth and WA just to visit Adventure World alone.....its brilliant how the park is expanding and growing. Now if Jamberoo can pull their finger out and move on with their expansion plans plus Aussie World's continual growth, we are starting to see some real competition to the Gold Coast's Big 4 parks....and that means a healthier industry for all in Australia. I am very much looking forward to what Adventure World has in store for us next year Mark. Brilliant!

Actually thats not a bad thread-my order was typically hypothetical but what does everyone feel is the order of the top 10 theme parks in Australia? Reasons to back your order should be given. Let the debate commence! :-)

Maybe. But then again how long is a piece of string?

So you scorn the ride , say you don't like it and then recommend it for one of our park's? And of all parks you pick Luna Park Sydney for a 500 foot tall coaster? Seriously.........???? Wow.

But WHY?? In my opinion Jamberoo is easily in the Top 10 Amusement/Theme Parks in Australia. You give opinions without backing it up. Jamberoo, outside of Wet N"Wild Sydney , Gold Coast and perhaps WWW, is easily the next best water park in the country. Even if you, hypothetically, put the Gold coast parks first (1-5) and then Wet and Wild Sydney (6) and the Adventure World( 7) Aussie World (8) it easily beats both Luna Parks ( and these are 2 fun parks I love) to get into the Top 10. It has a good range of slides, 2 fantastic toboggans, large grounds, and plans for future expansion. It is superior to the rest of the aforementioned parks in Australia by a long shot. Again, why would you put it lower or NOT in the Top 10?

I have no issue with Jamberoo being in the top 10 Yoshi. Please tell me why you think otherwise?

Great news!! I echo everyone else's sentiments in welcoming you to the boards!! Looking forward to the unique insights that your position can bring to these boards. Brilliant! Whilst I have also never been to Adventure World, let me congratulate you on how the park is progressing and evolving under your leadership. It's a joy to see!! Our local industry needs more people with vision like yourself and the industry needs to grow beyond the "big 3" on the Gold Coast. You and Adventure World are definitely leading the way in this regard. With the advent of Abyss, I am now actively looking to visit Adventure World for the first time and I look forward to the new attraction with great interest. Just a couple of quick questions- can we safely assume that this new attraction will be a new flat and not a coaster of some type? What timeline would you be looking at adding a 2nd coaster to Adventure Worlds line up? Thanks in advance!

You are correct in this- LPS have identified the need to replace their current ride line up due to age. The Hair Raiser is the start of this renewal and hopefully the permission/DA issue with it will not delay the plans LPS have in place. Also, I don't think AlexB meant anything untoward by his post- he was just expressing his opinion whilst also recognising yours. I have seen first hand when AlexB DOES get personal ( and they are usually for the right reasons)- and this simply isn't one of those times. Its great to have someone like yourself on these boards with such vast experience and you are obviously a Luna Park fan. Looking forward to your future posts and views!

Hi DisneyDoll!! I am very excited to see that you have ridden both Big Dippers at LPM and LPS and also the Wild Cat. Could you please give us your impression of each ride- which one rode better? ( they were both identical) . Its rare these days to actually talk to someone who has ridden these rides and your views and memories would be most welcome!! If I could turn back time, I would love to save both Big Dippers at our Luna Parks- a huge part of amusement history in Australia was lost with their passing and both were allowed to be removed due to less than ideal circumstances. Thanks in advance!