Brad2912

If there’s no immediate plan to remove, then why close it?

Anyone else having massive issues with load times/no loading?

Popped in with my son for a final ride too, she’d had her time but had some good memories

Announcing a re-theme after saying it was closing permanently would be the first major faux pas under Greg Yong’s leadership at DW. The park has rebuilt its reputation on transparency and good will - under their current leadership I struggle to see how/why they would make that call now. It’s not like they are hoping announcing the closure is going to drive attendance. It was peak holiday period anyways, and it’s hardly a major drawcard like TOT was.

Critical may not have been the right word for me to use. I mean they’ve uncovered something “essential” to the operation of the ride that will soon need replacement/upgrade, not that there is some danger present they are ignoring for 2 more weeks

I agree, and i think 90% of the GP would too. MC may not be the greatest ride experience, and operationally its a pain in the ass due to the harness system, but i've never personally had any issue with comfort on the ride and often wonder what people complain so much about. I rode GC last week, it had been 18+ months since my last ride, and they could rename that thing "Concussion: The Ride". It is now so jolty, so just entirely uncomfortable that i don't know why anyone would choose to ride it. If i was rating the 2 rides, GC would be in the "need" pile when it comes to replacement, whereas MC would be in the "would be nice but not critical". The only reason i feel they are moving on MC first is due to immediate plans for the space, or an immediate buyer for the ride at a price they don't feel they would be able to get again in the future. Or alternatively they've uncovered a critical issue that cannot be fixed without major investment they do not wish to partake in, and its simply being scrapped.

I'm not. Firstly, Austin Powers has lost basically any relevance and would be unknown for anyone under the age of 30. It's not an enduring IP. It's also not overly family friendly if you are going to make use of the IP to its best advantage.

From the Daily Telegraph: Dreamworld is in its renaissance with the operator of the popular Gold Coast theme park posting record visitor numbers, up 44 per cent and breaking decade-old records. Visitor numbers have surged by 44 per cent for the operator of Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld in the first half of the 2026 financial year, driven by strong annual pass sales, supported by targeted promotional activities. The increase in visitors saw ticket sales increase by 46.6 per cent for Coast Entertainment Holdings’ Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, and SkyPoint attractions in the first 27 weeks of FY26. In a statement to the ASX, Coast Entertainment – which was rebranded in 2023 from Ardent Leisure Group – said operating revenue jumped to $62.2m, up 30.2 per cent, compared to the same six-month period last year. It also exceeded the previous record of almost a decade ago. Actual visitor number were not released but the Group said ticket sales for the six months to December 30 also broke 2016 records. In the latest period, Dreamworld recorded is highest ever daily attendance with new attractions like Kenny & Belinda’s Dreamland and the Dreamworld Flyer, drawing visitors. The six months also saw increased annual pass sales, supported by targeted promotional activities during the period including successful ‘End-of-Financial-Year’, ‘Kings Birthday’ and ‘Black Friday’ campaigns. The international market continued its gradual recovery during the period, although it remains below historical levels but is expected to continue to recover. “On 12 December 2025, the Group successfully opened its new King Claw attraction, the fastest Gyro Swing ride in the Southern Hemisphere.” Coast Entertainment said. “The new attraction significantly improves on its predecessor The Claw in scale and experience and is proving to be another strong drawcard for Dreamworld following the opening of Rivertown just over one year ago. “With this addition, Dreamworld’s ride and attraction portfolio is well positioned to support continued visitation growth and engagement across a broad audience, from families to thrill seekers.” Coast Entertainment said SkyPoint also delivered a robust performance during the period, once again achieving record revenues, notwithstanding low international visitation. The company said ticket sales and visitation to its attractions in the first three weeks of January 2026 continued to show growth. The Group said the state government was still assessing the Dreamworld masterplan which potentially will transform the theme park’s excess land into a mixed-use hub including a resort/hotel, residential areas, dining/retail (Gateway Precinct), and nature-based tourism zones. As at 30 December 2025, the Group had a cash balance of $37.6m, an increase of $3.7m compared to 24 June 2025. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/new-south-wales/coast-entertainment-reports-record-revenue-as-new-rides-drive-dreamworld-visitor-boom/news-story/3f37c11c62b11ba401b6878bc68b0f57

I’d think that would be taking the GP for mugs tbh, and would undo all the good work DW has done in recent years on building its PR. Lying or “disguising” a rebrand as a new ride just wouldn’t fly imo. It’s not approved yet, and any development will be in conjunction with other development partners and not funded fully by CEH capital

DW is doing something right… I’ve NEVER seen the carpark this full, not a single free park, the bus bay is full of cars, the mid-carpark road that lets you drive between rows is completed blocked by parked cars, and at 2:30pm there is a line up to get in the park.

I’d imagine the annual pass holder to single day/multi day pass holder ratio is probably lower at this time of the year than at any other time, so it’s probably not a great time to run a test of annual pass holder buying tendencies.

Just received an email and VTP has added some "perks" for Premium Annual Passholders. Those being: 20% off dining 20% off merch Priority line entry at front gates Priority line entry to Spy Chase and One Dolphin performances 20% off fast passes for Wet n Wild These are available until the end of January Credit to VTP, they do cop a lot of heat with the way things are being run currently (including from me - don't get me started on them closing 80% of the park at 5pm on their "extended operating times" at WnW), but this is a good addition. I'd like to see some of it retained ongoing - such as priority entry to the park and shows (lets be honest, annual passholders are unlikely to watch the shows on every visit, so they are not big part of your audience) and an ongoing F&B discount like that offered at Dreamworld would be welcomed.

The takeover, which will likely take over 12 months to be completed, is unlikely to make ST any more likely a maze option in the future than it has is the past. WB doesn’t own the park, the park has just licensed some WB properties.

$69 if you want a vip tour where you get to access all areas and sit on the lounge/beds

Can’t speak for the entirety of the parade route, but that is certainly not the case where we were at the roundabout area. Everyone was yelled at constantly to get their feet back from the gutters