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And you're a member of a theme park enthusiast website, so yeah, you would be in the minority that would plan a family holiday around a single attraction at a theme park. I have no problem with that, good on you for doing something you enjoy. But the notion that the average Australian family would plan a family holiday to the Gold Coast because MW has a new, and fairly intimidating (especially for children), attraction? The large majority of holiday makers (extending to their families) aren't roller coaster enthusiasts and likely wouldn't place anywhere near the importance of this attraction to the same level as the members of this forum. I like a good theme park but it doesn't rank highly on my destination short listing for family holiday destinations. A family holiday is far more than a day at the theme park.....

So a bunch of random people that likely have no idea about marketing, especially marketing a theme park attraction, have agreed on something so it must be true!! Have you ever considered that MW have actually done their research and planned very carefully what they are going to do? But because it's not what armchair critics expect or want, and is in contrast to what other theme parks may have done, then it's wrong? Maybe you should go to the park, speak to management and tell them your concerns. Anyway, no ones going to agree..... I've got no more to say on this.

It's going to be there for 30 years. While I get what you mean, I'm sure the planning of this attraction has taken things like this into account. I don't get why people are saying MW is doing such a bad job (or not doing anything at all) of marketing it, unless of course the people saying that are experts in marketing theme park attractions so they actually have some credence to their comments.

Exactly, to new members it's easily misinterpreted. Sadly I also mostly agree with this. I've been/am a member of many forums over varied topics/themes so I have a lot to compare to. I've tried to tale a back seat on this forum and now really only come here to keep updated on things.

So the lift hill would barely even fit in the TPG's last pic...... it's hard to believe it's going to be that big..... cool that it is though!

^ yeah it amazes me the detail and ensuing discussion that goes on on this board about the most trivial (to most people) things. 1st Post Dreamworld painted a post a different colour - what does it mean??? 4 pages Later No firm reasoning has been agreed upon and wild theories are thrown around as to the meaning of the new post colour scheme I'm not saying it's a bad thing btw......

How high is the section of track in Theme Park Girls 2nd or last pic in relation to Superman's top hat, which is around 40m? I still haven't been able to get down for a look and may not for a few weeks yet - just curious as to how much higher the lift hill etc will be compared to what's already built. Cheers

You actually took the time to photoshop in a twistie - *tips hat*

It would be awesome.

I was just responding to Alex's post which was theme related. I also did ensure my post did have some topic relevance. But noted for next time.

Later this year they are!

I think a bit of comedy/light heartedness wouldn't go astray. Do away with all the 'tough guy' characters A My Little Pony Ride. The front of the train can be the ponies happy face with googles on, the sides can be blinged up with bedazzles etc and the back can be it's tail flapping around in the wind. Super pink, super girly, even a little bit cheesy = cool. Anyway, back on topic.... the ride's looking good. I'm yet to go down there since any track has been put in place so sill have to go for a look soon!

This moose?

lol that video really talks it up

So is the height estimate of the completed part still around 30 meters? Is the lift hill going to be twice that height?!?

I can't see one ever tbh. The Gold Coast Parks aren't exactly red hot gold mines (maybe they are, I'm just basing this in how long they've been established and their average growth and development over the period) and most other parks would seem to only just get by (Luna Parks, Aussie Worlds etc), or in the case of Wonder Land (the one out of Sydney, if that what it was called) failed. I just don't think we've got the population or tourism to support a Disney park, unless it's a watered down version... then maybe. Speaking of Wonderland - I just googled it as I couldn't recall the exact name and the below article popped up - I assume this has been discussed before but I hadn't heard about it - is it still in the pipeline? http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/nsw-to-become-theme-park-capital-with-worlds-of-wonder/news-story/5512c36528081422c554c0113f1d6d7a

Any estimates on how high that completed part is?

Exactly what I thought when I looked at those pictures. (adrian86's)

I was there a few weeks ago and I was thinking that surely it's more cost effective to scrap it and put in a new attraction. They do appear to be putting in a lot of effort - maybe they've invested so much so far they might as well continue....

Are you suggesting that as long as MW covers itself (by being able to blame an operator and they (MW) are legally in the clear), but there's still a risk to employees being hit should the operator make a mistake, they'd be ok with that and endorse the procedures?

And what if the operator does by mistake?

Exactly, mechanical or human error, it happens. And that swing is pretty nasty, very lucky she wasn't killed :/

It would be negligent of MW, or any park, to allow staff or anyone to cross the tracks of a ride that is in motion. It doesn't matter what safety mechanisms there are, it is just simply bad practise.

They must have changed it because I definitely paid with card and I've watched others pay with card after they tried to hand over cash and it was refused. Card makes sense as it would probably be fairly easy for the attendant to hand out the VR sets and pocket the cash, if you're that way inclined.....

I'm pretty sure it's always been EFT only. Maybe the machines were down on the day you were there.