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Relative to more than this topic but figured it will go fine here. DREAMWORLD has unveiled a multimillion-dollar revamp poised to win back the hearts and minds of visitors in the wake of last year’s Thunder River Rapids tragedy. It is almost eight months since four people died at the Gold Coast theme park, which has now announced a host of new attractions and upgrades to bring people back. A $7.5 million redevelopment of the award-winning Tiger Island has just been completed, while two rides shut since the horrific accident are set to reopen. New dining and retail experiences have been added, while the park will also host a number of after-dark parties, festivals and concerts. Park attendances plummeted in the wake of the disaster, with Dreamworld shut for almost two months and crowds are still well down, despite a resurgence in the latest figures released by parent company Ardent Leisure. However, speaking to the media on Friday CEO Craig Davidson said the new investment showed Dreamworld was here to stay. “We’re not going anywhere,” he said. “It’s slow and steady (but) we feel that we’re on the road to recovery. “We are seeing a steady improvement and we realise that this takes time but the best that we can do is to continually reinvest in the park and new experiences in a respectful manner.” May saw a significant improvement in visitor numbers and revenue from March and April, but it was still well down on the same period 12 months ago, according to data released by Ardent Leisure on Friday. Tiger Island now features an interactive ‘up close’ viewing experience where people can watch the animals from just millimetres away through glass walls or even smell their breath through special windows. The popular log ride and model car ride, both closed since the October disaster, are also poised to reopen after exhaustive safety inspections. At sister park WhiteWater World, a new eco-friendly energy system will allow slides and rides to be heated to 26 degrees through winter, while families can also rent out new double-storey tree house cabanas. New restaurants, cafes and shopping options have also been added. A coronial investigation in to the deaths of Kate Goodchild, Luke Dorsett, Roozi Araghi and Cindy Low remains ongoing with an inquest expected to be held in the coming months. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/dreamworld-unveils-revamp-in-wake-of-thunder-river-rapids-tragedy/news-story/ca2c2ec6be2efdfcadfc398cfc49bc5f

As I stated, I was only on the ticketing page (as per my screen shot). I hadn't even seen the page you linked to as I wasn't looking for it. the only link I could have posted would have been the generic Buy Tickets page for all of DW as that was all I had viewed, and as far as I knew the only page that referenced the event

So looking at my renewal options tonight on the DW Ticketing page and stumbled upon 'Festival Street Market' under the 'Shows & Events' Tab. Described as: Celebrate Christmas at Dreamworld’s Festive Street Market on Friday 1 or Saturday 16 December, showcasing international street market stalls, live music and entertainment. Premium VIP packages available at Tiger Island and Brock’s Garage on selected dates. Now my initial thought was "awesome! It's like White Xmas combined with Carnivale!". Exactly what DW needs! Then clicked on the dates to realise the basic price without the Premium VIP packages is $110pp. $160pp if you want to eat at Tiger Island. No passholder discounts, and price doesn't include access during the day of the event, just from 6:30pm-11pm. For a park that is struggling to claw back its lost visitation, you'd think they'd be trying to put together Affordable family-friendly events that will bring back groups of people. This isn't pitched as a corporate style Xmas party by the spiel provided, it's just a generic public event. The fact that it's restricted to over 15s is also self-limiting (given FN's isn't even age limited and would surely have stronger themes than a Festival Street Party at Xmas). On first glance this just sounds completely lacking in rational thought to me.

Absolutely too late. Wouldn't be surprised if the trains were in shipping containers in the middle of the Atlantic, or sitting in a dock in Germany awaiting departure. how are you judging that demand for backwards seats is higher than initially thought? Not many people knew about backwards seats 72hrs ago..

Under promise. Over deliver. Barring a major pickup I reckon the ride will open at least for the second week of the school holidays

And the path connection works between MW/TG/AOS/WnW

On the seaway at night in the middle of winter... the forethought astounds me. Will likely be under 10 degrees. Kids will need more than PJs... all tickets come with free pneumonia

Well that was worth the 8 year bump.. welcome, I guess...

Awesome new initiatives. Really tapping into the 'experience' market. Seems Movieworld is getting the jump the DWs "experiences that stay with you after you leave the park"

Definitely not. In the last 2 years I've seen each of them once in the parade.

3.5 months is a massive downtime for the parks #1 attraction. Especially considering it had less down time last year for a full re-paint. maybe we will see a touch up of some of the internal elements/preshow. Id love to see the theming altered to reflect the cinematic universe (wouldn't be THAT hard to change the Ride dialogue to the Meteopolis being attacked by Doomsday, and having a model of his head & arm coming through the subway roof where the current taxi crash scene takes place) or course, with a certain big deal Coaster and the SDSC retheme/reinstall I doubt there is much in the budget

Sadly Sita passed away yesterday, now leaving just one of the original DW born litter back in 1998.

Tailspin remains the only ride on the GC I haven't been on, mainly as I usually only attend DW with Mr 4y.o and the few times I've been there solo it has been down for whatever reason. Does look like a heap of fun (and I feel dizzy after watching that video haha)

Except DW security are not the police so can't do anything about everyone in the park utilising those parks to be closer to the front entry

I take it you are referring to the VR version of the ride, which the majority of riders don't experience or see. It's not a theme if it's not inclusive of everyone on the ride, it's an addition. If they added VR option to Superman Escape where you were The Flash running around, it still wouldn't make it a Flash themed ride Good point, dunno why it got derailed. Let's move the convo to the correct place

Quite possibly? if this Coaster doesn't categorically unequivocally eclipse SE as the best Coaster in the country, it's an epic fail.

Don't get the continual "there at plenty of Joker rides at the park" comment. there are ZERO Joker themed rides. AA is not any more Joker Themed than it is Harley Quinn or Bane themed, in that they make an appearance in the queue line. It's themed to the collective group of bad guys

Genius!

There are plenty of people that already know and are keeping quiet so doubt a social media teaser would change that. People generally respect the parks wishes, either through contractual obligation or by a mutual respect

You missed an important option in your odds @Lightning Unlisted/all other themes - I'd place that at $2

good thinking 99

Work is usually permitted between 6am-6pm. they are usually tools down by 4 from what I've seen though

No one would know yet. Ballot for tickets closed last week

If fuse was lit and running in front of the boat, would it therefore not explode before the boat got to the top?

I believe they are freshly made. Just don't try and get into the park that way, as I found out today. Pulled my pass out to try and enter into the retail store and was told "you have to enter through the Lego store". Went to the Lego store, showed pass again and was told "we're not scanning people in through here today, go back outside to guest services to enter the park"