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So presumably tomorrow something will be announced for every park, Gold Coast Bulletin normally has the news on this the night before (they did for Atlantis), will keep an eye out.

I do agree kids are pretty well catered for most of the time at dreamworld, unfortunately the carousel and the dronkeys are shut so that did limit our toddler a bit.

Was there today, the Big Red Boat door is broken, so the ride is only running at half capacity and the ABC World continues its descent into disrepair. It's an embarrassment to the park.

Me too, it's long overdue. I think I originally read it was going to cost $1,000,000 which in the grand scheme of things doesn't seem that large. Bluey + a couple of cheaper kids rides would be an instant win.

This year Movieworld celebrates 30 years, with the last anniversary celebration being June 2016 (25 years). This will be a major opportunity for the new owners to showcase Movieworld's past but also focus on the future. Last week they did some filming at the park which I am thinking may be linked to the 30th anniversary celebrations. In June/July of previous years Movieworld has run the DC Villians event but this was moved to January this year, I am wondering if anyone has any predictions about what might be occuring?

I think reflecting on the Summer activities Dreamworld got it right with Bluey, but very wrong with Monster Trucks. Extended evening trade would have been a cheaper and more appealing option I think.

I think it makes sense to move most maintenance to Feb as borders are likely to still have an impact on tourism, but boy I think I will skip the park in Feb with all that maintenance.

Does the vortex have a fast pass queue? It’s not available for VQ on the Seaworld app yet.

I believe it is 140cm

In the email blast today it says to actually meet Bluey costs $20. Outrageous when they were at Westfield Coomera in Jan for free. dreamworld will upset a lot of people with that decision.

I would say this is a bit of a test as before COVID Dreamworld was heavily hinting that bluey was part of the abc world refurb

I know overseas they have unlimited food options, I would be all over that.

As a business Padlock'd is going from strength to strength on the Gold Coast, recently expanding their hours. Movieworld normally offers something similar but it is cheaper but i would say probably not as good quality. To me it's a good addition.

I just noticed White water world has changed their hours for Jan - March. They will now be open Friday/Saturday/Sunday in Feb and March.

On Saturday when I was there it was operating, but no side cars, so maybe they are updating the requirements for the ride

Personally i've always thought that Dreamworld should look to integrate some dining precint outside the park. If you think about Coomera it is still missing a lot of things that are down the coast and more readily accessible (Grill'd, Schnitz, Pancake Kitchen etc.. fast casual). If they could think of a way to have a dining precinct in that area it could mean that more after dark opportunities are possible. Westfield Coomera's dining area is good, but still missing a lot.

Very clever move, we've ridden Sky Voyager 100s of times so to see a new perspective will be great. My kids will love it.

I agree, i think we need to remember it's a bonus event while borders are shut, so VRTP might raise some extra cash which may be a good thing, i'm taking it for what it is, a bonus. My kids will enjoy getting a flashing sword basically.

Moving White Water World to seasonal is a no brainer, i think the season should be extended out a little but that's a minor gripe. I wonder if the ABC expansion will be going ahead still, a Bluey themed area (as was hinted) would be a magnet for visitors and I believe the capital spend on that was going to be low. If they were smart they would wrap the roller coaster area in promotional imagery for the coaster and wrap the Big Red Car in some promotion for 'something new...' so that people can see the park is still investing.

Great find, can I ask what the name of the tender website is? I am glad to hear it is proceeding

From an enthusiast point of view is this a good thing? Bad thing? Village Roadshow have been affiliated with the parks for so long it's a huge change.

I was there today and the water was running down the vortex. I only managed to get a photo. It looks good. Quite a few staff walking around the ride.

I drove past Dreamworld today and The Claw and Giant Drop were being tested.

On the Seaworld website it also says Spongebob is closed now too, some lower budget flat ride would be okay there.

Thanks @Bikash Randhawa, appreciate you taking the time to respond. Right behind you and the team in the recovery. I’m hopeful more Aussies will holiday up here and show support to the Qld theme parks.