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The 8th was the original intended opening date but it got pushed back. I'm pleased they've learnt from Leviathan and Oz and actually doing a soft opening!

Interesting that both Rainbow's End and Adventure World are getting reimagined Huss Pirate Ships this year lol

This evening. Sadly got switched off right as it got dark...

I'm leaning towards it being BB related. I know you could easily hear Gold Coaster in the exhibition centre - very loud and made the building even shake.

I caught the end of it a few weeks ago. Yeah, you're pretty much spot on - it's a Tiger version of their usual Animal presentations. They must have baited the pole as the Tiger was climbing it right as I arrived. The keeper was very passionate and good with the kids who asked questions.

I could see that happening. There certainly was a lot of workers and activity on the site yesterday

Might be a new mini event for the Spring Holidays, like "Music on Main" they did in 2023 - but with "action"?

Good news!

I had a similar experience recently... yours actually sounds worse, which is surprising! It's such a shame seeing the ride in that state. I don't think so, as the geyser is still on which is probably the wettest effect on the ride

The Bats? They've been there for a couple months now. Still waiting on (presumably) some Spiders...

Don't think so, here's a pic from Coaster Studios' tour after it closed

Sneeky peeky at the lift section from a hole in Wizard of Oz

I did a double take when I heard Chiapas music from Phantasialand playing 😅

Wasn't expecting that! Those rides look crazy. Not the best choice for sure if it does happen, but I kind of want them to do it anyway so I can finally see one in action lol

Maybe it's linked with the event the Theme Park Cartel held at Aussie World the same day? I know they had a Q&A with the park planned so maybe it was confirmed there?