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After quite some time without any updates, the project seems to have suddenly been approved with work on the waterpark hoping to go ahead within the next year or so! Here’s one of several articles talking about the move: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/property/huge-water-park-with-surf-waves-water-slide-rides-approved-for-dingley-village-in-melbourne/news-story/22f20f81c8464044b501b6dd0d6299c0?amp&nk=8e48dfe1ab68633a4ec6a0ea482d3b9a-1717445528#

Makes sense, I had never seen these renderings so thought they may of been of some substance. Was bit confused why project zero tnt and were nowhere to be found lol. I do remember the talks of bringing some sort of on site accommodation to the park but haven’t heard anything recently.

Just came across a post from PicoPlay talking about their work with Gumbuya World. They described being commissioned to create a 10 year masterplan for the park including talks of a resort. It included some loose concept art as seen below. I can’t exactly make out too much from the image but maybe others have a better idea.

Where’d you find that one video. Even if it’s shaky I’d love to take a look myself.

Yeah I’d definitely agree with all this. I’ve never lived around the parks so when I head to the Gold Coast I try to do them all, but I always leave Dreamworld the most satisfied. Better crowd management, much friendlier staff (although I’ve had some positive experiences with thoosies working on MW’s bigger coasters), park-specific merchandise and just better atmosphere tbh. MW definitely has the edge in terms of coasters and well-themed attractions but it’s always feels a ripoff with how often things break down and with the progress DW has been making and what’s been shared of Rivertown I believe it’s only another addition or two until Dreamworld beats out the competition. I think their next priority should be a water ride asap (preferably something story-driven) and then a bit later on another thrill coaster (probably something airtime focused) but DW is definitely heading in the right direction for sure.

“City of Coffs Harbour is set to vote on a development application for a new tourist attraction at The Big Banana Fun Park. The proposed $2.9 million ‘Alpine Coaster’ will come before councillors at their ordinary general meeting on Thursday. While the coaster would exceed height limits at the site, council officers have recommended approval of the development. The proposed Alpine Coaster would include 34 toboggans running along a steel track. The cart track follows the existing toboggan ride route, with some extensions and loops away from this existing path, particularly upslope to the west. The Alpine Coaster would be gravity driven, and run on an 860 metre long tubular track. “This coaster is a significant addition to our fun park and a key element of our 15-year master plan which is expected to be another anchor attraction, fortifying our reputation as a must-visit destination on the North Coast,” Big Banana chief executive officer Michael Lockman said. “Beyond the thrill and scenery, safety of our guests is our upmost priority. “Riders on our Alpine Coaster are securely fastened in carts that are firmly affixed to the coaster track, ensuring a safe ride, even during the most thrilling moments.” The development would include the rollercoaster track system, a terminal and storage building, pedestrian access ramps and a winch system. Some demolition work would be required, including an old monorail track and a shed. Council staff have identified height, noise, loss of views and vegetation removal as the main assessment issues for the proposed development.”

The park I would recommend one to would be Adventure World. They haven’t added anything major in several years, and they don’t have a family coaster at all. Would also be in the park’s price range and they certainly have the room. Even then that’s a major long shot though.

Probs wasn’t the best wording on my behalf. Ik that the wild mouse is heritage listed and that this would never happen. Just thought it was something worth mentioning as, if the ride did need to be demolished instead of retracking it, this would’ve of been an interesting way to go about it imo.

RMC just announced a family wild mouse type coaster called a wild moose. Just putting it out there… https://www.coaster101.com/2023/08/18/rocky-mountain-construction-announces-wild-moose-family-coaster-model/

Lol I was at Genting in April too, and I agree that the park is really well themed, definitely one of the best in the region. It’s just a shame their two thrill coasters aren’t open yet. And the complex at the top of the mountain is just… HUGE. Could get lost in the entertainment complex for hours.

Sorry was in a rush while writing that had to get off a cable car. Basically Dreamworld has implied that you either start the ride going backwards and end it going forwards, or start it forwards and end it going backwards (depending on what way the train comes into the station, as if a train ends a ride backwards into the station, it’s next ride do the first half on the coaster backwards until the turn table & vice versa). The turn track is being used to change the orientation of the train during some point in the ride, and I don’t think it’s meant to be an ultra exciting element.

I think the point of the turn table is so the coaster can go backwards while keeping the ride a full circuit. The ride is supposed to start forwards, and then go backwards, or backwards and then go forwards, and that wouldn’t be possible as a simple shuttle coaster as the ride would always start forwards. Still a weird investment from dreamworld tho ngl

An RMC raptor would be great, put them on the map for enthusiasts for sure! I feel like AW’s next coaster will hopefully be a family-thrill ride, as at the moment they got Abyss which is fairly intense, and their only other coaster is a kiddy one. Something like a Gerstlauer Boblsed or maybe a Family Spinner could be good fit for the park

The SEA LIFE has a boat ride through its penguin exhibit called Penguin Expedition https://www.visitsealife.com/sydney/whats-inside/exhibits/penguin-expedition/

Sad to see it go. Wonder what will replace it. The park hasn’t added a big ride since Goliath over 5 years ago, and Abyss was announced 10 years ago this month back in April 2013. The stars just might be aligning for Adventure World to get a new coaster