Ogre

What are the new polices? You mean they're more lenient? That would be nice! Though from my understanding being at the media event, the talk about ride efficiency was more about Lost Mine Mayhem being faster in comparison to Motocoaster's notorious slowness in loading.

As I can't edit the post, just to clarify he actually said two trains, not three. The base audio was really that bad, but they finally sent me the source audio so I could hear the whole thing haha. It's online now for those interested on various channels.

To be fair it was ruddy hard to hear him during the reveal haha. But yes, I checked my footage and he did state it's "a new control system and new trains" from Europe, later clarifying that it's three trains (!). I'll upload the whole thing online after they send me usable audio. Usually yes, but Paradise Fall was still relatively new with presumably not a huge amount of usage. Cheaper, too!

Theory time: Paradise Fall in Vietnam's Sun World Danang permanently closed last year. Perhaps Dreamworld bought the trains?

The check's in the mail! Also, you may be breaking even 👀

I think almost nobody who posts on social media is completely free from being influenced in some way by their relationship with the parks. Ranging from the largest creators to the casual guest hoping their photos get reposted by the park, it's a spectrum; there's always something influencing what content they post and when, at least in some form, even if it's minuscule. But yes, there is a line, though I couldn't say exactly where it is... I'd like to think I'm more on one side of it than the other, but I have probably crossed that line a few times during my Ogre time unintentionally... and thanks!

I conceded in my post that, by definition, as a creator, there of course would be varying levels of both conscious and unconscious bias due to the nature of creating content and what comes with it, the good and the bad. I'm sure somewhere in my head there's a subconscious voice trying to keep me "on the straight and narrow", so to speak. However, as anyone who actually watches my content will hopefully attest to, my usual style is to not hold back when talking about issues, even if it could potentially sour relations with a park, which I do so anyway because I want the parks to be the best they can be. I know you may view this differently about me, but it's honestly how I approach deciding what to implement in my content. My "problem with Movie World" video is a good example of this, and from what people have told me, it did have some positive effects, even if small. (Wizard of Oz land benches) As I mentioned in my post, the main reason I removed said content was simply being respectful and cordial to their request. Was it partly due to wanting to hold onto the possibility of perks? Again, not consciously, but I can't deny the desire is there, which naturally comes with the territory of being an enthusiast instead of a journalist. I'm just saying it isn't at the forefront of my mind when I post stuff or make videos. If it came down to holding onto "perks" versus actually posting my honest opinions on something, I'd choose honesty every time, as much as I like perks. I personally don't believe this trademark situation falls under that category, though of course you're welcome to disagree. To me, it's closer to requests I sometimes get to remove people's faces that unintentionally appear in my videos. I do find your suggestion that there are "ill intentions" behind how I operate a bit unfair, as I'd like to think I usually stay true to myself for the most part, and I feel that unfairly represents my motivations or implies they are sinister. But to each their own. My relationship with the parks isn't as close as some of you may assume, at least compared to some other creators, and whether that is because of my more outspoken approach or simply circumstance, I couldn't say... maybe one day I'll be able to film a POV, but it hasn't happened yet! Oh yeah, as far as being upfront, a similar situation to this happened during Rivertown's construction, where they requested my coverage of the Jungle Rush layout that was accidentally made public be removed. Again, my response was the same — respecting a request, rather than consciously trying to stay in the park's good books in exchange for the odd perk here and there. There are things more important than being able to ride a new attraction an hour early.

Not naming names, but I can definitely say that some local creators do play it way too safe by focusing on positive aspects and skirting over the negatives. I found it particularly noticeable when Wizard of Oz land came out. As for my own content, I personally try to maintain my honest opinions, good or bad, saying things as I see them, even if it does potentially put me on the naughty list. I'd like to think my content hold the balance well, pointing out both sides of the coin, especially the side that stands out most on the day. This may seem contrary to the removal of my coverage of the Dreamworld trademark yesterday, I know. But that's more just being respectful and understanding to the request, and less due to the censoring of my opinions so I can keep the door open. You could say that I'm no longer inheritenty an independent voice due to this, and I guess that's true from some perspectives. One can have a fostered bias without being conscious of it. At least in my mind though, it won't stop me from critiquing the parks when they mess up!

Update: Also, if you don't see my post anymore, or me talking about it in my content, there is a reason...🤐

It's not Ogre till it's Ogre!

Sorry! Skipped my mind, as I thought it was more of a "public knowledge" type of post rather than a "we found this" post. I have often credited Parkz in the past, too:

I'd love to see a Spooky Island area. Which of these rides should replace Doomsday Destroyer? 😅

May be part of the licensing agreement that items have to be kept at a certain displayable condition?

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