Brad2912

Whilst I agree with the majority of what you say, I think the generation of today, which makes up a large (and growing) portion of their target market has a lot less appreciation for those elements of detail and charm that DW had and were appreciated 15+ years ago. Whilst I don’t intend to paint an entire generation with the same brush, to the majority a train is a train, a water wheel is an element you may take a photo in front of because “what is this thing, I’m gonna insta it”. For them bright means new and looks better on social media. This change in the expectation or appreciation of guests SHOULDNT mean the park doesn’t focus on or put effort into the small things, the details etc, but quite rapidly the decision makers and voices in the meetings that decide where money and effort go to are increasingly becoming those very same people that prefer bright insta opportunities over historic charm or nostalgic sentiment.

@RobMac DWs has done a heap of work on its theming-/aesthetic of late. Sure it may not be cohesive or flowing in places, but it’s at least bright, colourful and appealing. the globe is far better than a standard fountain imo. It’s a fantastic photo op and welcome to the park. vintage cars still exists. a new paddlewheeler would be a terrible waste of capex.

True. but shit happens. There is plenty of other things to do on the GC. Could be worse, you could have booked a trip to Shanghai to go to Disneyland...

No one books flights to the other side of a country Solely for a generic flat ride.

Not when he hears the monorail may not reopen

It means they use that companies shipping containers...

That’s interesting placement if it’s for the coaster...

I want to know how you came up with that name. Do you work in the adult entertainment industry?

Think the rocking boat concept has some real merit but would have to be well themed and customised to really suit the surroundings.

The tower and TOT existed for close to 2 years before GD opened, so it may not necessarily have been designed with the thought that one day TOT would be removed, I’m sure that was considered in the decision to retire TOT2 and retain GD

That ride cost more than the entire value of DW. It’s probably $200m + out of DWs price range.

Losing a family friendly ride suitable for ages 3+ for a high thrill attraction for teens + would be a backwards step imo...

Once TOT2 station and track is removed, it will allow a smooth transition between ABC World & Dreamworks so I would expect we’ll get 1 or 2 kiddie/family flats in this space. I would also love to see a modern replacement for the Log Ride, or at least a major refurb with new theming i think further attractions will depend on the outcome of the mooted land sales/property development

At the minimum until late 2020. It absolutely will not be open in 2 weeks. i have also heard it may not be back at all.

I would not be surprised at all if the vertical track is not removed. Excuse my potential ignorance, but I would imagine doing so would require re-certification of GD given that any significant work on the tower would need to be inspected, approved for GD to operate due to potential structural engineering implications. would be much simpler for them to remove the horizontal track without touching the tower.

Nothing was ever going to be planned during the school holidays.

They don’t have to do anything, so even if, as you say, they are doing very little - it’s still better than nothing. I’m over the constant whinging when companies choose to make a donation or put some type of donation/fundraising initiative in place only for people on social media to say “well they should do More!”, “They should donate 50% of the sales” blah blah. whatever it is, it’s something.

Monday 27th Jan is SkyFlyers’ final day.

Thanks for that @AlexB!

Yes SW was open and Carnivale went ahead

Meh as far as I am concerned Jet Rescue, Storm & SB Boating School Blast count as coasters.

Actually there was only 3 open yesterday as MW, DW & WnW were closed!

Yeah I would understand many of the narratives, no doubt, but my partner and son would. i guess for that reason I have never considered Tokyo/Paris Disney as viable options until they have experienced Disneyland first. I just feel like if you are going to do Disney, you do Disneyland, at least the first time. Just my mindset/opinion

No offers other than what’s currently advertised is what I was told back in October when mine expired, so in other words, same price as the general public can buy

Interested to know from people experiences how they go with ride audio and shows etc being in another language? Does it suck the enjoyment out of it at all when you have no clue what they are saying?