Everything posted by Jessicajealousy
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Walt Disney World for Newbies
I'm pretty sure I wet my pants when you said skip Fast & Furious - I've seen clips on YouTube and it looks SO BAD! We can't do dining reservations until March, and FastPass until July (I've got them in my calendar so I don't forget!) Did you ride the orange side of Mission Space? Is too crazy? Also good tip on the queue rides - I had seem some videos on seven dwarves queue, as well as seeing Hondo on Smugglers Run (you miss him if in single rider)! On a side note - what did you roughly spend on food per day? It's the only thing we find we are struggling to budget (and tips!). We aren't interested in dining plan as it seems like a huge waste of money - but as I've never been to America I'm not sure how much we should be budgeting for tips, and what the average food prices are for Disney. Do you have any suggestions? Where did you stay on property? Lastly - did you do any pin trading?
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Walt Disney World for Newbies
Thank you! I am starting to get my head around FastPass - obviously, we can't book anything just yet, but we have started planning each day (in theory) as well as restaurants we would love to try. I am just dying to try the Haunted Mansion!
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Walt Disney World for Newbies
Hi! My fiancee and I are currently planning our trip to Walt Disney World in Florida for our Honeymoon in September 2020. We have booked most of our accommodation, plus tickets and flights. I am wanting to hear suggestions/tips/strategies - basically, anything you like about how to navigate the parks and our time there. We are starting with 3 nights at universal, then 4 nights at Port Orleans Riverside, 8 nights at B Resort, and then 2 nights in a moderate or deluxe resort (the only bit we haven't booked). We found an awesome deal on a 14-day park-hopper, so we have the ability to jump between parks. Both of us have never been to the U.S, so any help is greatly appreciated
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Merimbula's Magic Mountain
I went here as a kid - it has changed so much, but still awesome to see it operating successfully!
- Thunder River Rapids Incident Coronial Inquest
- Thunder River Rapids Incident Coronial Inquest
- Thunder River Rapids Incident Coronial Inquest
- Thunder River Rapids Incident Coronial Inquest
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Thunder River Rapids Incident Coronial Inquest
I totally agree. I am the backup first aider in my office and am also the floor fire warden. The chief fire warden is the main first aid person. My duty (in an emergency when we need to evacuate) is firstly getting everyone on my floor out to safety, and then attending to them medically. Totally agree that the ride operator here did the right thing by making sure the ride, and other people nearby were safe, rather than jumping into the water to try and save the victims.
- VRTP On Google Street View
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Dreamworld's Eureka Mountain Mine Ride: a roller coaster dating back to the 1950s
Fascinating read, thank you!
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Gold Rush demolition at Dreamworld
Question - I apologise if this is insensitive in anyway. Why do you think there is still black plastic in the area on the lift-hill where the accident occured? Out of respect for the families? Part of investigation? Something relating to the structure? Just curious as it looks out of place. Thank you
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Latest Nearmap images of the parks
Can anyone please provide some updated nearmap images of both Dreamworld (showing the removal of Eureka Mountain, etc) and Movie World (showing the addition of hypercoaster)? Thank you
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Eureka Mountain Mine Ride reopening discussion
"...Mine Ride is in the process somewhere.."? They have already announced they are doing something with it. Just a longer, generic answer I'm afraid. But your question to them is hilarious
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Unbuilt Disney - The Story of Disneyland Australia
I'm incredibly glad they didn't build this - it's so cringy. If Disney built a park in Australia, I hope it had much of the same attractions they can be found in the US, as well as maybe 1-3 "Australian" attractions - like Disneyland has Great Moments with Mr Lincoln, and previously America Sings. I am proud I'm Australian, but all these attractions just sound super cheesy (but it was 1998!)
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Eureka Mountain Mine Ride reopening discussion
- Down comes Sea World Water Park
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Magic Mountain Merimbula for sale
I hope someone chooses to buy it and keep it running as it is. I have fond memories of this Park as a child. A great little spot that provides entertainment for the whole family when visiting Merimbula! 😊
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Eureka Mountain Mine Ride reopening discussion
I know that having it in a shed/studio means they could theme really well inside (similar to Scooby or River Ride), I still think getting rid of the mountain in its entirety detracts from the point of "bringing back Eureka" as that's the focal point of the attraction - its the bit everyone sees, regardless of whether they choose to ride it or not. I think removing the mountain themei will give them the reverse effect they are hoping reopening Eureka will give
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Eureka Mountain Mine Ride reopening discussion
I check Parkz everyday to one day see that they have started work on re-opening Eureka. Fingers crossed that they choose to keep it rather than demolish it with TRRR. Although it does sit on a large, prime piece of land along with TRRR - keeping it would allow them to expand it and make it into a truly memorable, family dark ride which I feel is something Dreamworld is sorely lacking.
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Old video footage of our Aussie theme parks in 80's/90's
Not sure if this has been shared, but found a video on YouTube of a Seaworld promotional video that you could purchase at the park, in 1990. Before I was even born! Shows Corkscrew, pirate ship, Lassiter's etc. It even has your donkey, @Theme Park Girl
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Old video footage of our Aussie theme parks in 80's/90's
Yep, definitely did. I never rode Lassiter's, but Bermuda was always a favourite. Just looks different without the Bermuda theming!
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Old video footage of our Aussie theme parks in 80's/90's
I'm guessing that's Lassiter's Mine Ride next to the Vikings Revenge in the SeaWorld photo? I've never seen a picture of it before!
- Giant Drop Western Side Reopening
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Old video footage of our Aussie theme parks in 80's/90's
Are there any remnants of Creature Cruise/walk? If they all these "fabulous" handmade animals, surely they would re-used them in other areas of the park? Or was it all scrapped completely? Thank's for clearing up the "random water" section - I remember the remote controlled boats being opposite the emporium when it was Nickelodeon. Have they since gone?