Brad2912

It ain't opening

The big red car ride? It's a classic kids ride that has the longest queues of all the kids rides. Family friendly and heaps of fun for the kids. It certainly won't be going. Why is it embarrassingly bad Liz??

Wiggles are an ABC property. DW had put out a full release now. One new ride coming themed to Giggle & Hoot, and the pirate ship also re-themed. A bananas in pyjamas kids maze also. And all characters in park. DW was already light years ahead of the other parks on kids attractions, this will only widen the gap.

Just commented on the DW thread, but given a June opening time it seems unlikely we'd get a new ride by then? Maybe they'll re-theme a couple of the current Wiggles slate?

In a year that is set to be full of new kids attractions at the Gold Coast theme parks, Dreamworld have today announced a new partnership with ABC Kids that will build on the existing Wiggles World to create a whole new area for preschool kids. Dreamworld today unveiled plans for the all new ABC Kids World, a new area that builds upon their decade-long affiliation with children's entertainers The Wiggles to also add complementary ABC Kids concepts. The new area will retain much of the existing Wiggles World and introduce complementary brands and characters such as Jimmy Giggle, Hoot and Hottabelle, Play School, Bananas in Pyjamas and more. Craig Davidson, CEO of Dreamworld said: "Dreamworld is an iconic trusted brand within the Australian community, as is the ABC Kids brand. We offer a great opportunity in this new partnership globally through our strong presence internationally both as Children's content and a major tourist destination, the perfect partnership. "With ABC Kids World we are offering even more worlds for families, extending on our success with Wiggles World as well as Dreamworld's existing attractions of DreamWorks Experience, legendary family and thrill rides, animals, and water slides." The Wiggles forged their first theme park affiliation with Dreamworld back in 2005 with the opening of Wiggles World. The gloablly succesful group went on to lauch similar areas at Six Flags parks across the USA from 2007 to 2010. Dreamworld was also previously partnered with Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. at Nickelodeon Central from 2002-2011. The rights to Nickelodeon are now held by Sea World, who are currently replacing their entire children's area with a new section that is expected to include Nickelodeon characters and properties. ABC Kids World is expected open this June. Sea World's new kids' area is expected to open in late 2015. Dreamworld will soon be announcing major new plans for an immersive motor-sport experience expected to be a V8 Supercars attraction as well as a new dining venue to open this summer. Opening next month? So guessing that won't be with new attractions, just a re-branding of some of the existing rides & introduction of Extra characters. Seems strange to me given the popularity of the wiggles concept to re-brand any of it. Additional rides & attractions themed to ABC properties would be great though

Sorry mate can't answer it as I didn't walk over that side of the park. I walked back up through Dreamworks from the bottom end of the park. Actually I think I may have seen it on the 'closed attractions' sign At the entry gates

Yeah as magician said all signage was updated 18 months or so back when the lineup changed

Thanks for pics pushbutton which illustrated all my points clearly. The entry signage is a weird one. It's in the middle of the walkway so would be strange spot for a potential attraction. A re-theme would be stupid and unlikely given the popularity of the area & the wiggles. The old wiggles cafe is sandwiched between other wiggles themed areas do anything short of a wiggles attraction would be strange. It would make sense for the new V8 attractions to be next to MDMC so that may likely be what's going on around the old paddle steamer area

It was never EVER going to be here...

Just back from DW. Interesting to see a bit of work going on down Wiggle World way. The old paddle steamer queue area is still fenced off, but there is now a sign saying something new is coming to the area. The Wiggle World entry has also been taken out, as has all the signage off the cafe in Wiggle World that i havent seen open in years. The fencing has been removed from around the entry fountain, no water in there anymore, the Ibis's seem to like it though. First time I've ever gone through Tiger Island and not seen a handler in the enclosure. One tiger was all there was to see. Strange as usually always 2-3 even in off peak periods. MDMC food outlet is obviously closed for good, hasn't been open in months.

Lakito's Cloud ride? Mario Kart themed dodgems? The licence would definitely suit a JL/Astroblasters style dark ride

He isn't talking about Yoshi (way to get defensive). Though Yoshi is pretty bloody weird.

Star Lord?? You'll be waiting a long time to see him in a DC justice league ride given he's a Marvel character

Cartoon network hasn't been affiliated with SW for about 5 years. The Nickelodeon store is just after the main jet ski lake

I have it confirmed in writing that the 'additonal night events' will be an add-on pack, so you'll need to have a vip Magic pass first. For those interested the website LivingSocial is doing magic passes + unlimited access to Paradise Country for $79.99 - and buy 3 get 1 free

Always thought it was a train..

Yes that is correct. There will be NO gold vip renewals at all. Renewal must be onto a standard vip magic pass, and then an upgrade to gold later

Confirmed in writing this morning by Movieworld. The gold benefifs will be an ADD on upgrade package. Have to buy the basic vip Magic pass

AlexB think you've gone off a little early on this one... I'm with Joz, everyone in a customer facing/interactive role should know basic info, or at least know who would have that info to get the customer what they need asap. I don't think expecting that means Push or anyone thinks they're special or better than the next person, it's an expectation of good service, which is paramount in a 'service' based industry such as theme Parks! If I'm looking for something in big w Id expect I could ask anyone I come across in the store for that product and they could take me/point me in the right direction regardless of if it was the department they worked in.

Very true. I'd happily pay $200 for a gold pass, I'm just concerned they won't offer such a pass this year, in which case I may as well take up this ridiculously cheap $75 one

Dude asking once is enough, not in 5 seperate threads !!

You wanted $74.99 for TWO annual passes?

Has a few similarities, but no where near as long or thrilling as AA

I thought that pass was a few years ago but may be wrong

400,000 annual pass holders? Ive never seen the figures but that seems inflated to me. Then you consider the buy 3 get 1 free deal, and that raising by $50 would probably halve the sales