Bmull19

Wow.... Everyone is always so serious here. '-.- I've heard WnW have a smaller wave??? And that they require you to sign a waiver first or something? Just wondering if this is in-fact true? I would of if someone posted it? o.O

Exactly why I said over sized. Hmmm, maybe it's a major up-charge attraction? I dunno. Fly coaster would have to be another upcharge though.

I thought it was the trampoline thing going into WnW/MW.... You know, the up charge attraction? Just oversized? Because When I went to DW the other day, I drove past, and then when I drove back, they had installed the second pole. Both of the poles are on like an angle, which made me think it is the trampoline thing.

Figured out what those footings are!!! Read the whole report here: http://zendorphin.us/newsite/index.php?opt...2&Itemid=72 They are for a roof.

People actually read what I post?! Hahahaha. I do also believe it is the maintenance shed. :-)

Everyone says that the parks (VRTP) have added all this stuff, something DW hasn't done.... But Dreamworld just spreaded (what's the past tense for spread, sprode... No, Oh well, it slipped my mind). their attractions out over the year. We got the Wedgie (yes, it wasn't that big of a new attraction, but it boosted attendance for the holiday season), we got Illuminate (which is in my opinion a biggie as it gives later opening hours) and we got Tower of Terror II (which was and still is a MASSIVE hit!). That's three attractions, plus we now have the 10 shows (which some people think are bad, some good). I don't think it's been that bad of a year? Has it?

Ahhh, hahahaha, I read it wrong. Sorry! XD Hmmm.... I sure home it's not a roof.... I just see it totally destroying views and things.

I think putting a roof in would be a stupid idea for that area! Blocks an awesome view of the Claw, Illuminate will be blocked from that area, which is the Main Viewing area. Sure, blocks out the rain, puts some shade in, but if these are for a roof, Dreamworld aren't as smart as I thought they were. o.O And I don't think Dreamworld are that dumb, so they have to be for something else. I will have a look around this week when I go in. EDIT: Just had an idea! Maybe to improve theming, as they have been doing, they're working on the Ocean Parade theme? Maybe these footers (because you said they are only 1 metre high atm), are for a like sign for Ocean Parade???? Like maybe an arc type sign? Because only 1 metre high, it'd have to be an arc sign for people to be able to walk under it. Just my idea.

In case I do not get around to fully designing it all, I still would like a decent submission, so I will make a fully detailed post of my dark ride, show and up-charge attraction. First, the overall theme, setting and story line for all of the attractions. At the old Blue Lagoon site, the old gate to the Big Brother house is the 'starting point' of the whole story. When they walk through it, guests find themselves surrounded by trees, and they're trapped, in Dreamworld's very own, Dark Forest. The trees cause for a lot of shading, and with a little bit of mist through the trees, it makes out for one creeepppyyyy area. Due to having mist around being a LARGE cost (especially all day every day), mist will probably just be a night time thing or special events, such as Screamworld. so, this path in the Dark Forest curves around for a little bit. Also, with the mist, are spotlights that flash in-sync with thunder sounds. Again, a night time thing only. Ok, so once we get through all this winding path way, in a build up to the attractions, guests come to an opening. At this opening, there are toilets, some THEMED stores (such as 'Lost Soul Slushies' *BEWARE CORNY NAME*) and some souvenir outlets. This clearing doesn't last for long, as they have to choose between three directions, of more narrow and winding paths (with the same lightning, mist and thunder special effects for night events). However, all paths are signed with what are at the end. Taking the left path will take you to the Upcharge attraction. Going straight ahead is the dark ride. Finally, to the right is the show. Once again, they go on their winding paths with special effects till they reach where they want to go. Also, some quick points with the theming of these paths. The paths are 'leaf litter' paths, except not really leaf litter. They're more of a dirt path with some leaves here and there, to keep with the theme of a forest. Obviously, having it all dark with trees, etc. can be dangerous. So, there MUST be sufficient lighting. However, still have 'dark' spots. The lighting is ALSO synced with the lightning and thunder sounds. When the lightning spotlights flash and the thunder sounds go, the lights on the paths flicker on and off. This lightning and sounds happen every 2 minutes and lasts for only two flashes, or around 7 or 8 seconds. Also, to keep safe, the paths have rope fences, just to keep everyone on track. Now, we'll go clockwise. To the left is the up charge attraction. My up charge attraction is named 'Lost souls' with the slogan 'Become one of us'. The attraction takes place in a creek, or river.... I dont know the proper name. But it goes around and joins back up, like the Murissipi River. And it is a little murky too, like the Murissipi of late. There's a station with some canoes in it. It costs $3.50 per person (Minimum 2 people per canoe, maximum 3). Then they paddle, themselves, around this 410 metre river. Again, for theming, the land in the middle and around the sides has trees everywhere and at night a little mist to spook things up. For safety, there are minimal turns in the river, this means that a minimal amount of lifegaurds are needed to have an eye on ALL points of the river at once. The mist NEVER covers the river, to allow for optimal view at all times. Bois are on either side of them at all times to keep them going the right way, a fair distances to and from the bank and paths on land to allow them to leave in emergencies. Now, the MAIN attraction, the dark ride. Named 'The Lost City', it's fast, it's dark and it's scary! The 'geeky slogan' is, 'Putting the DARKness in Dark Rides' but for people who don't understand rides, it's 'One city where the woman won't want to shop'. Hahaha, just kidding. It's really just gonna have a few slogans. Ok, so once they get to this new clearing, smaller then the last, at the end of their windy path, they see this massive 20 metre structure (when in reality it is just a wall, but they can see past it). The clearing has some more shops and toilets, etc. on the wall, at the base, are some massive spotlights that flicker with the sound of thunder, instantly illuminating the wall, creating a spooky effect. There are two holes in the wall, on the left side of it (don't forget, this wall is 70 metres long) is 'Victims', for the entrance and on the right is 'Survivors' for the exit. The que line starts off basic, very basic. Just going around a tree which is illuminate constantly and with a little bit of mist. Then when it enters the building (which is just a giant white building behind the wall), they go into a new, spookier dark forest with some empty houses and mist along with some screams that sound distant. There are no lightning effects here. This que goes for a little bit when it when comes to the end. At lots of 18 at a time, they are taken through. However, each cart only sits 6. The ride starts slow, doing some tight turns around the setting, making a spooky build up. Inside the actual ride is lightning and thunder sounds with mist coming out of the abandoned houses and lots of overgrown trees. The roof is only 17 metres off of the ground, however, gives the same effect as the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland, California (meaning it seems as if it can't be seen, a night sky). Their journey really begins when things pick up pace as they climb 14 metres into the (fake) night sky, silently yet quickly. They then get a small amount of airtime just as they do a small launch from the tire-lift-hill over a little bank. Then a tight turn down, and things are really picking up. Tight turns around trees, near misses (really near, as seen on Indiana Jones at Disneyland). This goes on for about half of the 70 by 65 metre building. However, to save space, it layers on top of itself with new floors on top of each other (which the rider does not know about). Then they do some small airtime bump and come to a halt. They do a small drop and enter a new room (which they don't know about as it is cleverly themed). In this room, there is no lightning or thunder, it's quiet. Then they slowly enter an abandoned castle/house type thing. They come to a halt again. By this time, there's about 1/3 of the building remaining to cover. After 6 seconds of dead silence (using quick changing tracks, as seen on Expedition Everest), and thinking the ride is over, due to the fact they have done a lot of movement on the ride because it layers itself, they all relax. Then they roll backwards, at only 10km/ph. They then stop again. This time in pitch blackness. They then launch from 0 to 50 km/ph backwards, do a hill up and over, do some tight turns backwards before halting in another pitch-black room. They then roll forwards slowly back to the station, which is actually 6 metres above. Here's a quick (really quick) sketch of the front area and how I want it to look: The ride time is around 3 minutes 35. approx. 30 seconds build up. 20 second climb. 1 minute 30 of forward ride. 30 seconds of stopping and changing. 1 minute of backwards ride. 15 seconds back to station. A reasonable ride time, seeing as we have Cyclone at around 90 seconds and TOT at 23.5 seconds. When they exit, there are some pictures, souvenirs, etc. Now, finally, the show! A night time show only, it's based around World of Color (colour), but a lot darker, but also good for the kiddies. The show is called 'Dreamworld's Spirits Come out to Play' (Notice I'm not good with names?). The walk to this show is a little bit longer. The path is blocked off until 4pm, and the show is at 7pm nightly. The show is based on a lake, shallow to save water. The lake is a little bit murky, not too murky though as there is fountains. From 4pm to 6:45pm, during seating, eating and the build up to the show, the lake (40 metres by 50 metres) is covered by mist (spooky, hey?). At 6:45, the mist clears. Exactly on 7pm, the lights which were creating a lightning effect, and also the thunder sounds every 2 minutes, stop. The lights go down and bang, 40 fountain shoot into the air, 10 metres high, catching everyone's attention (yet to decide how many fountains I will need). Fountains put on a show, with other special effects. The fountains go to 3 songs, all based to a story line. The show is based around 3 friends going into a graveyard. Snipits of all this are projected onto a massive water screen. First, they end up in the graveyard, set up camp, and then one of them sees a ghost, and the song 'Thriller' kicks in, and the fountains go to this. Afterwards, the screen comes back up and the audience sees them all stuck in a chamber (trying to give a little giggle to kids as they are in funny positions). They then see a giant 'Kenny Koala' spirit in the chamber, making them scream and run. A chase song (which I'm yet to find), plays and the fountains go to this. Then as they're all hiding behind the gravestone, the screen comes back up. Then after talking, etc. Establishing more of a story, they see Spongebob, Kenny, Goldie, Belinda, Patrick and Dorothy the Dinosaur, all of their spirits, trying to catch them (Obviously Dreamworld need permission from Nick & Wiggles for this). I thought this would make some laughter as these characters as spirits would be weird and cause for the audience to be perplexed. Then, a finally song comes on (yet to be decided), and entertainers in costumes which are to look like the spirits of those characters come out to the front and dance on a stage as the fountains also go to the music. Then, this should go for around 20 minutes, a decent show length. So, overall, my three attractions would make a 'whole new world' for Dreamworld. The land consumed by this is seen below: NOTE: Do NOT say that they don't own that land anymore as they still currently do as it has not yet been sold. This new world would make something for everyone, and significantly add to Dreamworld's size. The show for all ages, dark ride for tweens, teen and adults and the canoes for teens and adults. So, that's me! PS: I will still try to design as much of it as I can this week. I know it isn't resourceful some of it, but some of it is, so it equal each other out. All of this is presuming Dreamworld went all out, as I realize, it is a major expansion. BTW, that funny black thing on top of the first picture is actually the building behind it. hahahaha, I'm a bad drawer! Edit 2: I will make the advertising campaign later on. My whole thing is called the 'Dark Forest'.

Oh, really? Ok, well I'll see how fast I can go. ^.^

Hey Guys. Just a quick update. I was planning on custom designing my own castle/spooky building for the dark ride, but I just remembered that the comp finished tomorrow @ midnight, and I won't be able to get it in by then. SO I've decided not to enter because it wont look as good without custom designs. Sorry. The next comp, I will begin as soon as it is released.

Seeing as exams are over, I shalt probably enter this one. ^.^ Hmm... I have an idea.... To keep with the 'Dreamworld's Thrill Status', I want to keep a little bit of thrills for the thrill seekers, but also have a ride kids can enjoy and people who didn't like scares. SO this is gonna be based on what California Screamin' tried to do, but as a dark ride. I wont let go too much of my plans yet to design it, but I will probably make a layout sketch but also just use Google Sketchup to make some objects & import to RCT3 just so I can show what I fully wanted. The ride will be based in a dark forest, however, it will be INSIDE a building shaped to more of a relicy type of ummm house/castle type thing. It will be like an 'escape' and by using some features found on some really cool dark rides, such as Indiana Jones (I love this ride).... I will try to create something good, while still being resourceful. The escape will start off slow, but they soon become lost in this forest when things get faster (but not too fast) with near misses, darkness, special effects and more. To add to the atmosphere, I will use lights to create a 'flashing' effect (lightning), which then stops when they enter this next room where there will be a final twist. I might change my plans slightly (because I AM pushing the boundaries of a 'dark ride') but I have many ideas, so I might fully change them yet.... And don't get up me because it isn't quite a dark ride style thingymabob. Actually, just had another idea, will think about it and how it would work, then post it. Oh, and while I'm being resourceful, the trees used in the dark forest could be the trees in their spare land (resourceful), the space wont be too much as it will be compact, it could easily fit into already cleared land and the line, I will make it very well themed, but to make a build up, some of their spare land could be used as a dark forest walk thing before the ride. ^.^ Will post more soon to try and make it more to fit to the task.

Posted by Kenny on Facebook: "You can bank on it! There will be plenty of new news in the next 2 years!" When someone asked about any new rides. Sounds pretty good, seeing as I always have a platinum pass and only got my new one this year, hoping I will be there, standing at the gate at 8am for the new ride(s). ^.^ SOOO EXCITED! JUST WANT SOME NEWS ALREADY!

But see, I'm a local, and me going with my friends would end up as $40 between us, each time we head in, just for a Q4U. I dunno, I guess I'll just have to deal with the lines. Afterall, in America, it's always that long, and we don't complain, yet we (well I am) complaining about 30 minute lines here.

Hahhaha, I JUST came here to post this also. I think out of those 9 shows and the sliming, I would visit the sliming (I've done it before, and hoping this time it will be better) and probably 5 shows of the 9. I've already seen the Dreamtime one, so I won't do that again (good once, it is, just you know what's going to happen next. ahhhaha). Wiggles, maybe, but they're a bit too little for me and I'm not sure about the Aussie Sheep Shearing. All the others, I will do. Seems like a pretty good line up. And must be illuminate with the JukeBox show finishing at 6:45/6:50ish... Even if not, we're getting a fair whack of time in the park these school holidays. ONLY ONE BIG DISAPPOINTMENT ABOUT THIS! The park will be PACKED! :-( And I'm not gonna have a clue how to beat the lines, in both parks! Gosh, how would I do it???? I'm expecting hour lines. >.> And up to 2 hours for some. Im gonna have a boring time. hahaha. Here's hoping the rides open during the later periods of the day while the shows are on. *Wipes tear*, Please don't be too packed! I hate lines!

Yes.... >.> More....

I think that's EXACTLY the whole point of it. To be found dead wearing one. >.<

I sure hope so there is something new, and I AM "HEAVILY" confident we will see something for their 30th, something substantial enough to make the park overly crowded, at least I hope so! Dont ruin my hopes, Dreamworld!

NEVER knew Movie World had that much land?! (well Warner Village). That's a lot more than Dreamworld (well Ardent) own now! :| But I think there's still a lot more 'free' land left for Dreamworld & Whitewater World as a lot of Warner's is taken up by the paddocks for Outback spectacular, isn't it? And yes, I'm using this land for my idea too, but I don't think I actually have the same idea.... Or maybe I do?

Same! ^.^ Ok, I'll try to catch up with the challenges and do this week's challenge... let me get my creative skills into action.

Im not doing this challenge... I'm gonna keep working on 3D modeling the Mine ride pieces then adding them together.

Oh, well I'm defineatly not gonna be done in time.... Oh well, just might do it for fun once my exams are over.

Just realized... Sketching is NOT my thing. I gotta reinstall my stuff so I can do some 3D design... I work a lot better with exact measuring and seeing how it's going on. Oh, and gotta reinstall because I had my computer wiped.... How much longer do we have to complete this???

Sorry I never got around to doing this stuff... >.< Too hectic with school and all. Maybe this arvo/night I will begin sketching and stuff.... Like I said, I have some elements from multiple rides around the world which I think would all work well together. Rides which I want to combine include the Vertical Lift in Fahrenheit + Some others I wanna keep a secret till I do it. Also want to add visual and aural effects from rides such as Expedition Everest... I would like to use the Th13teen drop, but I don't want to be a copier off of Gazza, so I'll do some hunting to keep original. :-)

I want to create something that has a 'thrill factor' more than it ACTUALLY has... you'll see what I mean once I think of the rest of the ride. Got a few ideas so far.... OT: GAH.... Not winning in the DW Shirt comp anymore. :| Coming third now. :-(