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Were the tigers soft?

So probably more May than April.

No actual dates yet right?

Shouldn't they have announced something by now?

They're lying?

They're new - https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Barnett/2016/02/Dinosaurs-take-up-residence-at-Perth-Zoo.aspx

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I would have been scarred for life if I had watched JP1 as a 3yo (wasn't actually possible mind you...)

Fair call, I missed the second reference to parking.

Buy the above pass? Edit - no longer above

I hope there's underground parking, otherwise the 26* spots allocated will be very popular. * pulled out of arse based on plans

Oh no, not a whole 32...

Durie

Yep, Wondrous Book replaced Golden Mickeys in time for the 10 year anniversary. It's essentially short stories/songs from half a dozen animated movies that Mickey finds in a magic book while he's trying to return Olaf back to winter. Doesn't sound great in words but I enjoyed it. I saw the paint brushes in the Emporium on sale at 50% off, so it appears they are getting rid of the merchandise. Didn't see them trying to sell them before the parade. I saw one Caucasian guy with Glow with the Show ears but I have an inkling he didn't buy them there (I've got a set of my own but they're bulky and a pain to travel with). I was also surprised that Vinylmation wasn't a thing there either.

I had audio on GL the other day (which I'm not used to) but then nothing on the AA lift hill. A few months back one of the urinals was overflowing on to the floor. Not a great look. But I'll stick my hand up and say I didn't report it to a staff member either.

I just thought of something - Movie World - the hand dryer in the men's toilet near the front of the park. Been broken since at least Fright Nights.

Let's start with HKDL first - Very picturesque little park, climate certainly helps with keeping everything green & lush. I can understand why the park would have been underwhelming when it first opened (especially to anyone who had visited the other Disney parks). The three most recent expansions have certainly helped it become a full day park, and I definitely needed the extra day due to the CNY crowds. The pending Iron Man attraction will help even more. Do wonder what impact Shanghai will have though. That aside, Adventureland is pretty barren with attractions, and Fantasyland is disappointingly short on dark rides. Mystic Manor is a wonderful attraction and proof Disney can still come up with entertaining original IPs. I also enjoyed Grizzly Gulch, I've seen a few unfavourable reviews which usually compare it to Big Thunder, can't say I totally agree with them. Front row is best row. Top marks to Mickey and the Wondrous Book, although the constant switching between English and Cantonese (with English captioning) made it a little confusing at times. Both parades were great, nice touch incorporating parts of the Electrical Parade soundtrack in Paint the Night. Was quite chilly on the second day, I'd love to know how many $20 blanket sales Disney sold. One thing I was surprised to find out was that they don't sell normal Mickey Mouse Ear Hats, mostly just hair band style ones. My ear hat collection therefore remains untouched... Some unprofessional photos -

I noticed Sea World have put metal construction fencing blocking the footpath leading up to one side of the gate now, so you can't even get close to it anymore.

Was fine yesterday. Only thing I noticed that was broken was that, umm, monster that does a 180 as you go around the bend. They had the light turned off so it wasn't as noticeable that something was there.

Village Roadshow half year results came out today, no announcements but some points to consider - Gold Coast attendance up 2.8% on the prior half year. Wet 'n' Wild Sydney attendance down 23.4%, attributed to poor weather rather than disgruntled customers. Memberships are expected to drive sales, suggesting that aren't going anywhere despite the current campaign suggesting otherwise. Carnivale confirmed for April. More theme park announcements in "...the next few months".

Stop stealing my gags joz!

Shouldn't they be going on rides instead?

On the plus side it's harder for joe public to damage.

Latter I thought.

http://www.parkz.com.au/update/2016/02/06/385-Movie_World_February_2016.html