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When it first opened, the queue was only in this area. There was a queue sorter in this area, and they would only send enough down the walkway for the next ride. The theming inside the waiting room was that of an oil rig, with dials, gauges, switches and the like. There was a TV screen in there, and a video would roll, explaining that there was an emergency (building pressure?) and you had to evacuate the Giant Drop Oil Rig. The sliding door would then open and you'd be put onto the ride. Due to wear and tear and vandalisation, there were cages installed over the theming. Around this time, the line just started at the ride door (instead of the arch area) and the video was discontinued. There continued to be wear and tear and vandalisation in this room, leading to the theming being entirely replaced by a stainless steel wall plating in the later '00s.

Pricing is about where it should be. Food and Drink pricing is yet to be announced.

Are they comparable? Not entirely sure. Can you link to the source of this, please?

Oh I suspect someone might try it first week, but I reckon they'd be ejected for it. There'll be a camera at every tee.

Single Train this morning. Sorry my wristband and hat got in the way. 😋

Unless you’ve seen it, it’s hard to fathom how high the netting actually is. Also, from the DC Rivals lift hill, you can see that the front half of the turf is in, the back half (nearer the M1) is smaller and won’t take long to do.

Cedar Point have a great backstory video now for Steel Vengeance.

Has Hollywood House been lost to this demolition?

Movie World desperately needs a 2nd ride in their western area. This would work well, a nice family GCI. As for this ride, the queue is fantastic. I like how it constantly zig zags around, giving you no massive line in front of you to draw your attention to the wait time. The zig zag also links back to the wicker theme. Seeing key theming elements of the ride from the queue works well here. Queue shops?

They your UAV shots, Roachie?

...looks like the grass (AstroTurf?) is going in. The news organisations were media called to Top Golf today.

...seriously needs some screening fencing. Unless mud and wheelie bins are a new theme?

I'm stumped that pushbutton doesn't know about an upcoming Dark Ride.

Going to take a stab at it: Top Golf is shiny, new and carrot-dangled in front of us. Next big thing type hype. Perhaps?

My interest in this venue is as part of a greater precinct being built between WNW and Kopps Rd. As we discuss every year or so, a Citywalk style venue in this area could work well.

...because Dreamworld doesn't have any 'this new attraction is yet to open' signs?

I rarely ride AA - only once every 5th visit or so. Too rough. The seats and restraints are alright. The land space stretching from AA back to the western area including the old western show stage area is massive. Would be great if they added a 2nd western themed ride - but only after they put a family ride in LTRR's building first.

When I went on Tuesday this week, the single rider line took longer than the general line, despite only having 10 people lined up. If the numbers only work out to one or two single riders per cycle, and there's a dozen or more in the single rider line, I'd suggest swapping to the general line if it's no further back than 80-100 people (Green Lantern / Atrocitus ?).

Thanks for the dates reminder @AlexB.

Car Park 2/3rds full, a surprise considering school is back. Two trains on Rivals today. While lunch settles I’m watching Rivals cycle. 8 in a row with rear facing seats occupied by at least 1 rider. The two trims are causing a slight groaning noise on both trains, something I didn’t notice last visit in November. Edit - 13 cycles in a row. FYI @Skeeta / @MickeyD.

If DW were to get a RMC ride, a Hybrid would suit the park much better than a Raptor. Not gonna happen under Ardent. iRide & Dark Ride/TRRR removal will be the bigger talking points for the next 2 years, with minor family enhancements elsewhere. Assuming DW isn't sold in that timeframe.

TPG has posted an update with all 6 gondolas installed. Looks pretty good!

A sight for sore eyes! (Still miss the beach though.)

You're entitled to that opinion, but it seems like the majority here are Coasters first, other attractions second. And they're entitled to that opinion too. I seek balance and originality. An i-Ride would work well in the Dreamworld Theatre, then a Dark Ride behind it, THEN a Coaster to replace TRRR and Blue Lagoon (RMC Hybrid plskthx DW). MW has the Coaster chasers wrapped up, so an I-Ride is a family-chasing alternative.

Won't it increase the height of the log's centre of gravity? Albeit marginally..